#18 - The Disappearance of Nick and Lisa Masee

Unsolved Canadian Mysteries

Nick and Lisa Masee vanished without a trace from their North Vancouver home on August 11, 1994, leaving behind a mystery that has baffled investigators for decades. The couple, known for their financial connections and high-rolling lifestyle, was last seen the night before they were scheduled to meet with a potential investor for Nick’s new business venture. They never showed up for that meeting—and have never been seen since.

Nick Masee was a former banker with the Bank of Montreal who had recently shifted gears to join Turbodyne Technologies, a company seeking to make waves in the automotive industry. His transition came with risks, as Turbodyne was linked to the volatile Vancouver Stock Exchange, which, at the time, was notorious for its reputation as the "scam capital of the world." Some believed that Nick’s new professional environment may have exposed him to dangerous individuals.

The circumstances surrounding their disappearance are both peculiar and suspicious. The couple’s home showed no signs of forced entry, and their personal belongings were largely untouched. Their car remained parked in the driveway, and their passports were never used. Investigators discovered that Nick had recently taken a mysterious trip to the Cayman Islands, a known haven for offshore banking. This revelation fueled theories that the Masees may have been caught up in a financial scheme or even entered a witness protection program.

Friends and family described Nick and Lisa as a happy, financially comfortable couple with no apparent reason to disappear voluntarily. Yet, some acquaintances noted Nick’s recent stress and preoccupation with work. Investigators explored multiple leads, including connections to organized crime, potential stock market manipulation, and even the theory that Nick may have uncovered sensitive information at Turbodyne.

To this day, the case remains unsolved. The Masees left behind no clear answers—only a trail of unanswered questions. Did they leave willingly to escape danger, or were they victims of a more sinister plot?

Join us as we unravel the many twists and turns of The Disappearance of Nick and Lisa Masee in our latest episode of Unsolved Canadian Mysteries, available now on Spotify and YouTube.