Laura Lopera: The Manhunt for Jesse Wiseman

27 Jun 2024 · 1 h 12 min · Episode 97

Episode Laura Lopera: The Manhunt for Jesse Wiseman

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In this episode we dive into the murder of 20-year-old Laura Lopera. Colombian authorities have named Canadian Jesse Gilbert Wiseman as the prime suspect in the murder. Laura's body was found in a suitcase in Jesse Wiseman's Medellín apartment. The pair met on a dating app, and Wiseman left Colombia for Guatemala shortly before the body was discovered. The crime has sparked outrage, with preliminary investigations suggesting Lopera died on February 4, 2024. Wiseman's behaviour and verbal threats have raised concerns about potential abuse. Medellín's mayor has confirmed Wiseman’s identification and is seeking justice through Interpol.

We speak to Richard Emblin from The City Paper Bogota as well as a first-hand witness, Travis Ridgen, who believes he had a very strange run in with Jesse Wiseman on a VIA Rail train that was travelling from Vancouver to Winnipeg mid February 2024.

Link to VIA Rail sighting of the man believed to be Jesse Wiseman from Travis Ridgen:

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