<p>In August 1982, three generations of a family set out for a two week camping trip in the wilds of British Columbia.</p><br><p>When the entire family failed to return home, it triggered the most expensive and publicized manhunt in Canadian history — and uncovered a horrific truth that shocked the nation.</p><br><p><em><u>Additional content warning:</u>&nbsp;this episode includes the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.</em></p><p>________________________________________</p><br><p><strong>SIGN THE PETITION | The Johnson-Bentley family needs your help.&nbsp;</strong>The man who murdered six of their loved ones – including two young girls, is again seeking parole in 2026. The family has asked us to share this updated and remastered episode to remind the public of the danger his release could pose.</p><p>Please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.change.org/p/deny-parole-in-2026-for-convicted-mass-murderer-david-ennis-aka-david-shearing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>read and sign the family’s petition now</u></a>&nbsp;and show your support. The deadline is fast approaching. </p><br><p>Special thanks to Shelley Boden of the Johnson-Bentley family for speaking to us for this updated and remastered episode.&nbsp;The original, titled "The Johnson-Bentley Family Murders" was posted in April 2021.&nbsp;</p><p>________________________________________</p><br><p><strong>Let us know what you think.&nbsp;</strong>Follow Canadian True Crime on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/canadiantruecrime/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>&nbsp;Facebook</u></a>&nbsp;and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/canadiantruecrimepod/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>&nbsp;Instagram</u></a></p><br><p><strong>Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.&nbsp;</strong>This month we’ve donated to the Sexual Assault Centre of Kingston, who are supporting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/michael-haaima-sexual-assault-trial-kingston-1.7547033" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>28 victim-complainants&nbsp;</u></a>involved in the ongoing sexual violence and child exploitation trial of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thewhig.com/news/local-news/trial-of-alleged-sexual-predator-haaima-resumes-with-witness-testifying-about-choking-call-to-police" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Michael Haaima</u></a>&nbsp;who faces nearly 100 charges.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sexual-assault-crisis-centre-kingston-inc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Donate here</u></a>&nbsp;and note “Haaima” in the message box.</p><br><p><strong>Full list of resources, information sources, and more:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes</u></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>