Blood and Money

Blood and Money: Vancouver’s Untold Story of Wealth and Crime (
Introduction to the Series )


Vancouver, with its stunning landscapes and bustling economy,
hides a darker story beneath its surface. Over the past few
decades, the city has become a fertile ground for the
intersection of legitimate business and organized crime, where
the lines between fast money, gang activity, and financial fraud
blur.


 The seeds of corruption planted in the 1990s are now
visible in the violence that spills onto the streets today—an
underworld built on the profits of drug trafficking, money
laundering, and an unchecked real estate boom.


This chapter unravels the twisted connections between organized
crime and the rise of wealth in Metro Vancouver, the infamous
Pickton brothers, whose sudden riches from real
estate sales shielded their horrific crimes. We’ll also explore
the murders of stockbrokers, the
disappearance of Nick and Lisa Masee, and the
brazen assassinations that point to a deeper,
more insidious web of corruption involving gangs and white-collar
criminals.


In this tangled web, gang violence, drug trafficking, and money
laundering run alongside legitimate businesses. The same fortunes
that flowed into the city’s penthouses have been funneled through
Vancouver’s streets, tainting both legal enterprises and the
growing criminal empire. It is in this murky landscape that
Vancouver’s present-day chaos took root.


From the rise of biker gangs and drug trade to the mysterious
disappearances and assassinations that followed, the consequences
of this toxic blend of greed and violence echo through the Lower
Mainland, shaping the city we see today. This is the
story of Vancouver's hidden underworld—where money, crime, and
chaos collided.


(7 min clip)


 Aldous Huxley (1894–1963) wrote Brave New World in
1931 and published it in 1932. The English author and
screenwriter was born in Surrey, England and educated at Oxford.
He died in Los Angeles, California.


“Technology was made for man and not man for
technology.”


A few years after the publication of Brave New World
Revisited, the revered novelist appeared on In Conversation with
John Morgan to talk about dystopian and utopian worlds and the
increasing influence that technology was having over peoples
lives. 


Originally broadcast 30 July, 1961.


Meet my New Co-Hosts


"Agent Dexter is the analytical powerhouse of the Dark
Mind Detective team. His methodical mind processes vast amounts
of data with precision, combing through complex case files and
revealing details that might otherwise go unnoticed. Calm,
logical, and direct, Dexter’s insights ground each investigation,
making even the toughest cases accessible and clear."


"Agent Lexie brings empathy and insight to Dark Mind
Detective. Her focus lies on the human elements within each case,
offering a voice to victims and exploring psychological layers
that shed light on motive and impact. Thoughtful and
compassionate, Lexie’s perspective balances Dexter’s analysis,
creating a well-rounded narrative for each story."


In this conversation, Agents Dexter and Lexie discuss the
symbolic connections between Moby-Dick and the Pickton case.
Dexter points out how Captain Ahab’s obsessive pursuit of the
whale mirrors society’s struggle to make sense of dark, complex
crimes like Pickton’s, which often defy logical understanding.
Lexie adds that while Ahab’s fixation led to his destruction,
society must balance its quest for justice with empathy for
victims and their families. Together, they conclude that
Moby-Dick teaches a valuable lesson: in pursuing justice, we must
approach the unknown with humility, respect, and compassion to
avoid being consumed by the darkness we seek to
understand.