Ken Leishman, born in 1931 in a farming community west of Winnipeg, grew up amid the hardships of the Great Depression, which devastated his family. Turning to crime as a young man, Ken achieved folk hero status by pulling off one of the largest gold heists in Canadian history. Despite his criminal exploits, he managed to maintain a façade of respectability, even becoming a prominent member of his community and a pilot. Ken's life ended mysteriously in 1979 when his plane disappeared during a medivac mission, leaving behind a legacy of audacious crimes and unanswered questions. Huge thanks to our Sponsors: Acorns: Head to acorns.com/crimehub or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Shopify: Go to shopify.com/crimehub to take your retail business to the next level today. June's Journey: Download June's Journey here on Apple iOS or Android. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #kenleishman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices