EPISODE 481: Nicholas Marion Part 2 - Breaking Point

Last week, we shared Part 1 of Nicholas Marion’s story, where we took you through his early life in Orlando, Florida, and his eventual move to British Columbia after marrying a woman from the area. After relocating, the physical distance between Nick and his loved ones in the U.S. seemed to deepen, and in hindsight, Nick began to appear more isolated and increasingly dependent on his wife.

Before his disappearance, Nick had experienced the profound loss of his mother. Though he held it together for those around him, the emotional toll of that grief gradually began to take its toll. In June 2024, Nick and his wife attended the Laketown Shakedown Festival in Youbou, British Columbia, staying at a property owned by one of her friends. His wife later described Nick as struggling during the weekend and noted that he didn’t even want to go. On the morning of Sunday, June 30th, she said Nick left for a walk but never returned, prompting her to report him missing later that day.

Nick’s family quickly traveled to Canada, determined to help with the search efforts. But as they began to question the details surrounding his disappearance, unsettling doubts emerged. Were the circumstances really as they had been told, or was there more to Nick's vanishing than anyone initially realized?

If you have any information about Nicholas Marion’s disappearance, please contact the Lake Cowichan RCMP Detachment at 250-749-6668 and reference file number 2024-1151.

EPISODE 480: Nicholas Marion Part 1 - Beneath the Surface

On the morning of June 30, 2024, at around 6:30 AM, 38-year-old Nicholas Marion left a property he was staying at in Youbou, British Columbia, to go for a walk. However, Nick never returned, and his phone was left behind, making it impossible to contact him. Nick, along with his wife Dory, had traveled to Youbou, a peaceful community nestled along the shores of Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island, for a music festival. What was supposed to be a weekend of fun quickly turned into a heart-wrenching mystery when Nick disappeared without a trace.

When Nick's family, who live in the U.S., learned of his disappearance, they wasted no time in traveling to the area to join the search. What followed was an intense search effort that lasted for days, but despite their efforts, only a shirt was found, and no other signs of Nick were uncovered. Several eyewitnesses claimed to have seen Nick, but these sightings were ruled out or could not be confirmed.

Now, nearly nine months later, the search is still ongoing. Nick's family remains desperate for any clue or piece of information that could help them understand what happened to him.

If you have any information about Nicholas Marion’s disappearance, please contact the Lake Cowichan RCMP Detachment at 250-749-6668 and reference file number 2024-1151.

EPISODE 479: Charissa "Hazel Grace" Caster Part 2 - Through the Cracks

Last week, we shared Part 1 of Charissa Caster’s story. You learned that in July 2024, Charissa vanished without a trace. Her belongings were discovered along a roadside in Edmonds, Washington, prompting law enforcement to notify her family. Days later, her car was found abandoned approximately 50 miles away in Sequim, Washington. Surveillance footage later surfaced, showing her picking flowers in the area; this was the last confirmed sighting of Charissa Caster. Despite extensive searches, no further trace of her has been discovered.

As Charissa’s family and friends combed through the details, they revisited the events leading up to her disappearance. Charissa had recently ended a relationship with her boyfriend and had expressed concerns to multiple people about his alleged abusive behavior. She had even sought medical care at a local hospital, where a rape kit was performed. These revelations sparked alarm, especially with Charissa now missing. Yet, there were also signs that Charissa had been struggling with her mental health in the lead-up to her disappearance, as her behavior had become increasingly erratic. She also made a significant change in her life by deciding to change her name to Hazel Grace, signaling a possible desire to start anew. This name change has added even more mystery to her case. Was it an attempt to escape her past, or did it signify a more profound personal transformation?

As the mystery deepened, the lack of answers and clues only intensified the uncertainty surrounding her case. Her loved ones were left grappling with a difficult question: Was Charissa the victim of violence, or did she leave on her own due to mental health struggles? In this week’s episode, we will continue to explore Charissa’s story, delving into the information her loved ones have uncovered in the months since her disappearance. Despite their tireless efforts, they remain hopeful and continue piecing together the fragments of her journey, holding on to the hope that Charissa may still be out there.

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Charissa Caster, please contact the Edmonds Police Department at 425-771-0200.