In 1997, Marion Barter disappeared after leaving on a solo trip to Europe. Nearly three decades later her daughter, Sally Leydon, is still searching for answers. We sat down with Sally to hear her perspective on her mother’s disappearance; and to correct the record on some of the details surrounding the case.

Sally shares what she remembers about the weeks and months leading up to her mother's disappearance, and all that's happened since she vanished. We discuss the investigation, the latest million-dollar update, possible developments in the case, and the questions that have remained unanswered for nearly 30 years.

After our original coverage of Marion’s disappearance, Sally reached out to us to correct some of the information we had shared and to tell her side of the story. This conversation was our opportunity to hear directly from the woman who has spent almost three decades living with the disappearance of her mum.

What happened to Marion Barter; and what does her daughter want people to know about her case?

Listen to Sally’s story in this very special episode of Crime Family.

RESOURCES & LINKS:
Listen to Sally's podcast "The Missing Matter"

To see the profiles of missing persons, learn more about The Green Seat Project or to reach out, visit www.themissingmatter.com.

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Follow the Missing Person Marion Barter Facebook page here.

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In our three-part season finale miniseries, we explore cases of travellers who go missing while abroad.

In the third and final part, we go back to the summer of 1989, when 20-year-old Charles Horvath-Allan embarked on what was meant to be a life-changing trip across Canada. Drawn to the freedom of the road, he eventually made his way to Kelowna, British Columbia where he settled into the city’s backpacker scene—taking on odd jobs and meeting fellow travelers.

Then, without warning, he disappeared. Charles was last known to be staying at the "Tiny Tent Town" campground, surrounded by a transient community where people came and went without much trace.

Over time, troubling questions began to surface. Who did Charles meet in those final days? Did he cross paths with someone dangerous? And how could someone vanish so completely without any explanation?

For decades, the case has remained unsolved—but his mother never stopped searching. Her determination would eventually uncover overlooked details and reignite hope for answers.

In this episode, we retrace Charles’ final known movements, examine the theories, and explore a disappearance that continues to raise more questions than answers over 30 years later.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300, or CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477.

RESOURCES:
"Unsolved Mysteries" Webpage

"U.K. mom has new hope of finding out what happened to her son — 30 years after he disappeared in B.C." (CBC News)

"Join The Final Search for Charles Horvath Allan" (Go Fund Me Page)

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In our three-part season finale miniseries, we explore cases of travellers who go missing while abroad.

In April 2014, Dutch tourists Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon set out on a hike just outside Boquete, Panama—a scenic, well-traveled trail that should have taken only a few hours. They were never seen again.

What followed was a desperate search that ended in a series of chilling discoveries: a backpack found deep in the jungle, their phones showing repeated, failed emergency calls, and a camera containing dozens of unsettling nighttime photos taken days after they disappeared.

Authorities ultimately ruled the case a tragic accident. But lingering questions—and disturbing details—have led many to suspect something far more sinister.

In part two of our finale miniseries, we break down the timeline, the evidence, and the competing theories behind one of the most haunting disappearances in recent memory. As this case proved, sometimes the truth is harder to find than the missing.

Anyone with more information about this case is asked to call the non-emergency number of the Boquete Police at 507-720-1222.

RESOURCES:

"Found dead in Panama: New clues on 2014 cold case" (Knox Pages Article)

"Missing In The Jungle, Camera Found With Eerie Pics: What Happened to Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon?" (Mile Higher Podcast)

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