Episode 344: In 2002, Brandon, Manitoba, was rocked by the disappearance of Erin Chorney, a feisty and energetic teenager with her whole life ahead of her. What began as a simple outing—Erin telling her mother she'd be back in an hour—turned into a parent's worst nightmare when she never returned home. As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, the community of Brandon rallied around the Chorney family, desperately searching for answers.

The truth behind Erin's disappearance would only come to light through one of Canada's most contentious investigative techniques. You guessed it — Mister Big. The case led investigators down a dark path, culminating in a shocking confession and a grim discovery that would forever change the lives of those involved.

Join us as we explore the details of this heart-wrenching case, examining the investigation that followed, the controversial methods employed by law enforcement, and the lasting impact on a community forever changed by tragedy.

Sources:

Brandon | City, Prairie, Wheat Capital | Britannica

History of Brandon, MB

HeritageBrandon.ca

Canadian Encyclopedia | Brandon

Obituary for Erin Kristen Chorney

CHORNEY DARCY JAMES - Obituaries - Brandon Sun Passages

Fooled Into Giving A Full Confession | Dark Waters Of Crime | Real Crime

Undercover police sting ends with arrest of shocked murder suspect

Jun 18, 2005, page 4 - Nanaimo Daily News at Newspapers.com

Oct 08, 2006, page 22 - News-Press at Newspapers.com

Girlfriend-killer loses appeal

Jun 2014: Killer can't visit dying relative

Brandon man convicted of murdering Erin Chorney applying for parole under faint-hope clause

Apr 2021: Murder 'devastated' Chorney family

To the Grave: Inside a Spectacular RCMP Sting by Mike McIntyre

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