Queer life, Montreal, was wild.

Montreal in the 90s was a great time, but it had a dark side.

It was not a safe city for gay people back then.

But what else was behind a series of deaths in the city?

Somebody's killing gay men, we want to know why.

I'm Francis Porter and this is The Village, The Montreal Murdered.

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Do I get unlucky again? Do I pay some sort of fucking moral price for other decisions I've done in life?

I don't know, man. I don't know.

Hi, just read me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you.

Hi, Sylvie, it's David Rigen calling at work first.

I've tried to put in some calls to Sylvie Shartron, partner to the now deceased Dennis Levet or Dennis Levet.

The men who claimed Melanie scratched him on the arm as they were play fighting just before she disappeared.

Making a podcast about the case of Melanie Ethie and I know that she knew Melanie well and we're a family friend.

But as with all cases I've investigated, it's often not possible to talk to people exactly when I want to talk to them.

You may have some knowledge that might help the case, which I think would be really important.

You can call me back or let me know when you're available.

Thanks so much. Talk soon. Bye-bye.

So I wait and strategize and try again when the timing seems right.

Until then, I have other calls to make about the night Melanie went missing.

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