Episode 15 - The Beast of British Columbia

Welcome back Caffeine Casefilers! Grab a mug, fill it with something dark and unforgiving, and let’s get started.In the summer of 1981, a shadow fell over British Columbia. Eleven children vanished. The man responsible was Clifford Olson—a compulsive liar, chronic criminal, and psychopath who would become one of Canada’s most notorious serial killers.But when police finally caught him, they didn’t just handcuff him. They made a deal with the devil: $100,000 for the location of his victims’ bodies. The “cash for bodies” deal sparked national outrage and forever stained the justice system.In this extended deep dive, we explore Olson’s troubled childhood in Richmond, his 24-year criminal career, and each of the 11 victims whose lives were stolen. We examine the infamous deal, his decades behind bars tormenting families from his cell, the “Olson Clause” that stripped him of pension benefits, and the unintended legacy—a victims’ rights movement that changed Canadian law forever.From his death from cancer in 2011 to the secret jailhouse recordings that still raise questions, this is the complete story of the Beast of British Columbia.Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of violence, sexual assault, and murder. Discretion is advised.Follow Dark Roast for weekly episodesInstagram: @darkroastcaffeinecasefilesSubstack: @darkroastcaffeinecasefilesFacebook: Dark Roast: Caffeine Casefiles PodcastEmail: [email protected]: Dark Roast: Caffeine Case files by Caitlin Francois | SubstackRate and Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please rate us 5 stars and leave a review on Spotify. It helps other true crime and coffee lovers find the show Get full access to Dark Roast: Caffeine Case files by Caitlin Francois at darkroastcaffeinecasefiles.substack.com/subscribe