048 The Disappearance of Kenley Matheson Artwork

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048 The Disappearance of Kenley Matheson

November 27, 2025 • Canadian Creepies • Season 2 • Episode 48

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In September of 1992, twenty-year-old Acadia University student Kenley Matheson vanished from the small university town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. His last confirmed sighting was on Main Street on the morning of September 21st. He was never seen again.

No remains.
No belongings.
No activity on his bank account.
And more than thirty years later, still no answers.

In this episode, we trace the verified timeline of Kenley’s disappearance, examine the early RCMP investigation, and explore the private investigative work that uncovered new leads, troubling gaps, and alleged admissions from a person of interest. We walk through the strongest theories — from foul play to the possibility of misadventure — and focus on the enduring questions that have kept this case open for over three decades.

We also reflect on why Kenley’s story matters: how quickly missing-person cases can fade, how families are left to carry the weight of uncertainty, and how unsolved disappearances linger like ghosts in the communities they touch.

And to end the episode, we share a Hometown Haunt: a spooky listener story sent straight to our inbox.

Some mysteries fade with time.
This one refuses to let go.

✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing niagarareproductivejustice@gmail.com.

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Edited by Kyle McDonnell