Episode 79: Theresa Allore

An episode of the Homebrew Murder Crew podcast, hosted by Homebrew Murder Crew, titled "Episode 79: Theresa Allore" was published on January 29, 2026 and runs 62 minutes.

January 29, 2026 ·62m · Homebrew Murder Crew

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

A quiet college town in Quebec, a missing teenager, and a family who refused to let her memory fade—this episode unravels the haunting case of Theresa Allore, a 19‑year‑old student whose disappearance and death in 1978 became one of Canada’s most troubling unsolved mysteries.Follow Theresa’s final weeks at Champlain College in Lennoxville, where she vanished under circumstances that never quite added up. When her body was discovered months later in a remote area, authorities quickly labeled the death a tragic accident. But her family—especially her brother, John Allore—saw too many inconsistencies, too many unanswered questions, and far too little investigative effort.The episode traces John’s decades‑long fight to uncover the truth, from poring over forgotten police files to connecting Theresa’s case with a disturbing pattern of violence against young women in the Eastern Townships. His relentless search for justice helped spark broader conversations about cold cases, victim advocacy, and systemic failures in how missing persons investigations were handled.This episode explores not only what happened to Theresa, but how her family’s determination reshaped the way Canada confronts unsolved crimes. It’s a story of loss, persistence, and the enduring power of refusing to look away.Sources:"Wish You Were Here" by John Allore & Patricia Pearson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Follow Theresa’s final weeks at Champlain College in Lennoxville, where she vanished under circumstances that never quite added up. When her body was discovered months later in a remote area, authorities quickly labeled the death a tragic accident. But her family—especially her brother, John Allore—saw too many inconsistencies, too many unanswered questions, and far too little investigative effort.

The episode traces John’s decades‑long fight to uncover the truth, from poring over forgotten police files to connecting Theresa’s case with a disturbing pattern of violence against young women in the Eastern Townships. His relentless search for justice helped spark broader conversations about cold cases, victim advocacy, and systemic failures in how missing persons investigations were handled.

This episode explores not only what happened to Theresa, but how her family’s determination reshaped the way Canada confronts unsolved crimes. It’s a story of loss, persistence, and the enduring power of refusing to look away.

Sources:

"Wish You Were Here" by John Allore & Patricia Pearson

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.