Sea of Lies
- Episodes
- 9
- Format
- Series – listen from the start
- Latest episode
- Oct 15, 2026
About the podcast
From CBC's Uncover.
A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins.
This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he lied and deceived at every turn.
Award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (Chameleon: Dr. Dante & Wild Boys) takes you inside the world of a devious scammer whose trail of destruction crosses continents and decades. So who is he? And how did this ruthless villain finally get unmasked?
Episodes 9
Sea of Lies Introduces: The Most Wanted Olympian
How did a small town Canadian boy allegedly become a narco kingpin? Ryan Wedding was once a promising young athlete, a snowboarder who went all the way to the Olympics. Now captured after a decade on the run …
Show notes
How did a small town Canadian boy allegedly become a narco kingpin? Ryan Wedding was once a promising young athlete, a snowboarder who went all the way to the Olympics. Now captured after a decade on the run, he’s accused of running a deadly international drug trafficking empire.
In Uncover: The Most Wanted Olympian from CBC and the Toronto Star, host Michelle Shephard and reporter Calvi Leon trace Wedding’s descent into a violent criminal underworld. From his beginnings at his family ski hill outside Thunder Bay, to Toronto and the scenes of the shocking murders he’s accused of ordering, to Mexico where he was believed to be under the protection of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, they uncover his illicit connections and the stories behind the victims caught in the crossfire.
About UNCOVER: Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime.
More episodes of The Most Wanted Olympian are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/TMWOxSOL
E1: Luck, Or Something Like It
An unlikely discovery ten miles out to sea leaves British detectives with a dead end case. Until an accidental doorknock leads to a shocking discovery and the start of a brand new investigation.
E2: When Ron Met Ron
With the body now identified and the discovery of a man living under his name, Elaine Boyes is the only person who knows both men. So who is Ronald Platt? And who would want him dead?
E3: A Dream State
With Ron and Elaine off to Canada, their connection to the mysterious David Davis looks as if it’s coming to an end. But when Elaine finds herself at the center of the investigation into Ron’s death, she’s …
Show notes
With Ron and Elaine off to Canada, their connection to the mysterious David Davis looks as if it’s coming to an end. But when Elaine finds herself at the center of the investigation into Ron’s death, she’s under the watchful eye of Davis himself.
E4: The Day of Reckoning
After the revelation that Albert Walker is one of the world’s most wanted men, Sam investigates his origin story - and the trail of crimes he committed on the opposite side of the Atlantic.
E5: Life on The Lam
As the police piece together a case against Albert, the pressure on him and Sheena builds. In uncovering the truth about their five years on the run, an uncomfortable revelation comes to light.
E6: Sheena
With Albert awaiting trial, all eyes are on Sheena. The case against her father is far from a foregone conclusion and she’s the only one who knows the truth. But where do her loyalties lie?
E7: Plausible, Intelligent and Ruthless
The trial attracts media coverage across the globe. Sheena finally has her moment on the stand, with Albert’s fate resting in her hands. Nearly 30 years on, Sam explores what’s happened to Albert Walker and the …
Show notes
The trial attracts media coverage across the globe. Sheena finally has her moment on the stand, with Albert’s fate resting in her hands. Nearly 30 years on, Sam explores what’s happened to Albert Walker and the victims he left behind.
Trailer | Sea of Lies
A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins.This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities …
Show notes
A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins.
This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he lied and deceived at every turn.
Award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (Chameleon: Dr. Dante & Wild Boys) takes you inside the world of a devious scammer whose trail of destruction crosses continents and decades. So who is he? And how did this ruthless villain finally get unmasked?
