PodParley PodParley
PodParley
The Wells Gray Provincial Park Gruesome Family Murder episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 3, 2020 · 28 MIN

The Wells Gray Provincial Park Gruesome Family Murder

from Killer Instinct · host Studio71

In August 1982, a large family went camping in the Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia. Little did they know that 24-year-old David William Shearing would senselessly slaughter them in one of the most bizarre and chilling events in Canadian history. Savannah explores the family's life leading up to their untimely death, the gruesome details of the crime, and the exhaustive manhunt that ultimately led to David's capture almost a year later. If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at [email protected].  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What this episode covers

In August 1982, a large family went camping in the Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia. Little did they know that 24-year-old David William Shearing would senselessly slaughter them in one of the most bizarre and chilling events in Canadian history. Savannah explores the family's life leading up to their untimely death, the gruesome details of the crime, and the exhaustive manhunt that ultimately led to David's capture almost a year later. If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at [email protected].  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOW PLAYING

The Wells Gray Provincial Park Gruesome Family Murder

0:00 28:42

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

DNA ID Replay Rhonda Chantay Blankinship

Jul 13, 2026 ·43m

Emily Winslow: Jane Doe January

Jul 13, 2026 ·53m

Explicit
DNA ID Replay Christy Mirack

Jul 6, 2026 ·54m

Pamela Colloff: Catch the Devil

Jul 6, 2026 ·65m

Explicit
Officer Jeff Garner Part 2 of 2

Jun 29, 2026 ·56m

Officer Jeff Garner Part 1 of 2

Jun 29, 2026 ·69m

Similar Podcasts

ZODIAC E IL MOSTRO DI FIRENZE: LA TEORIA DELL' ACQUA Lucky Red Sono trascorsi più di vent'anni dalla sentenza che ha condannato "i compagni di merende" per i delitti del Mostro di Firenze, eppure sono tanti a credere che si tratti di un clamoroso errore. Tra loro c'è il giornalista Francesco Amicone. Lui la verità è convinto di averla trovata: dietro il “maniaco delle coppiette” si nasconderebbe uno degli assassini più ricercati degli Stati Uniti: il killer dello Zodiaco. Explicit Chinook Realm Religion and crime collide when a gruesome murder rocks the isolated community of Chinook, Montana. Local Deputy Ruth Vogel thought she was answering a routine animal control call, only to find a mangled corpse on the frozen embankment. Her small town is whipped into a frenzy and everyone is quick to point their fingers at a drug-addicted teenager, but Ruth suspects connections to a powerful religious group. Enter Agent Loro, an enigmatic FBI investigator tracking an evangelical cult that may have roots right here in Chinook. Loro and Ruth form a cautious partnership to find the killer—but as the mystery winds through Ruth’s life, her family, and her church, she’ll discover something more sinister than murder is afoot.Binge all episodes of Chinook exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by wondery.com/links/chinook v Explicit Vampires of White Chapel Transmissions From Atlantis Entertainment Vampires of White Chapel follows the story of FBI Agent Arianna Grayson as she hunts the serial killer, Allister the Annihilator but gets more than she bargains for. She discovers he’s a vampire, sired by the notorious murderer Jack The Ripper. Grayson is pulled into the world of the vampires and the show follows her story as an unwilling fledgling, Allister’s fall to monstrosity and the real history of Jack and his vampire origins. (Fiction Podcast/Horror) Explicit Elisa True Crime OnePodcast OGNI MERCOLEDÌ UNA STORIA TRUE CRIME!Nel 2020 Elisa De Marco ha aperto il canale Youtube “ElisaTrueCrime” che oggi conta più di 1 milione di iscritti in cui racconta storie di crimini efferati, enigmi irrisolti e misteriose sparizioni.Nel 2022 il canale è diventato anche un fortunato podcast con 5 stagioni e risultati da recordSTAGIONE 1 - Donne killer e donne vittimeSTAGIONE 2 - True crime Celebrity EditionSTAGIONE 3 - Serial killer made in U.S.ASTAGIONE 4 - Amore tossicoSTAGIONE 5 - Grandi delitti mediatici italianiSTAGIONE 6 - Ogni mercoledì una storia true crimePuoi ascoltare il podcast Elisa True Crime sull’app di One Podcast, sull’app di Radio Deejay e su tutte le principali piattaforme. Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Killer Instinct?

This episode is 28 minutes long.

When was this Killer Instinct episode published?

This episode was published on June 3, 2020.

What is this episode about?

In August 1982, a large family went camping in the Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia. Little did they know that 24-year-old David William Shearing would senselessly slaughter them in one of the most bizarre and chilling events in...

Can I download this Killer Instinct episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!