Sea of Lies
Sea of Lies is a true-crime podcast from CBC's Uncover about a body pulled from the ocean and the hunt for one of the world's most wanted criminals. It follows a con man who lied and deceived across rural Canada, coastal England, and beyond, leaving a trail of murder, stolen identities, fine art, and bizarre details like a diaper stuffed with gold bars. Award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins investigates how the scammer operated for decades and how a Rolex watch helped solve the crime. The series asks who the man really was and how he was finally unmasked.
Episodes
Trailer | Sea of Lies
A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins.This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he lied and deceived at every turn.Award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (C
E7: Plausible, Intelligent and Ruthless
The trial attracts media coverage across the globe. Sheena finally has her moment on the stand, with Albert’s fate resting in her hands. Nearly 30 years on, Sam explores what’s happened to Albert Walker and the victims he left behind.
E6: Sheena
With Albert awaiting trial, all eyes are on Sheena. The case against her father is far from a foregone conclusion and she’s the only one who knows the truth. But where do her loyalties lie?
E5: Life on The Lam
As the police piece together a case against Albert, the pressure on him and Sheena builds. In uncovering the truth about their five years on the run, an uncomfortable revelation comes to light.
E4: The Day of Reckoning
After the revelation that Albert Walker is one of the world’s most wanted men, Sam investigates his origin story - and the trail of crimes he committed on the opposite side of the Atlantic.
E3: A Dream State
With Ron and Elaine off to Canada, their connection to the mysterious David Davis looks as if it’s coming to an end. But when Elaine finds herself at the center of the investigation into Ron’s death, she’s under the watchful eye of Davis himself.
E2: When Ron Met Ron
With the body now identified and the discovery of a man living under his name, Elaine Boyes is the only person who knows both men. So who is Ronald Platt? And who would want him dead?
E1: Luck, Or Something Like It
An unlikely discovery ten miles out to sea leaves British detectives with a dead end case. Until an accidental doorknock leads to a shocking discovery and the start of a brand new investigation.
Sea of Lies Introduces: The Most Wanted Olympian
How did a small town Canadian boy allegedly become a narco kingpin? Ryan Wedding was once a promising young athlete, a snowboarder who went all the way to the Olympics. Now captured after a decade on the run, he’s accused of running a deadly international drug trafficking empire. In Uncover: The Most Wanted Olympian from CBC and the Toronto Star, host Michelle Shephard and reporter Calvi Leon trac
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