Canadian True Crime

A gripping, action-packed miniseries about a mountie who finds himself at the centre of a sordid love triangle.

Pieced together from a treasure trove of real love letters, forged letters and police and court memos, this series paints a vivid snapshot of Canada as World War I raged on.

— This two-part series is a carefully selected replay from our archive, and was originally titled The Murderous Mountie. Part 2 available tomorrow. We'll be back with new episodes in April.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

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A quick update and some thanks!

Over the past 12 months...Canadian True Crime has had the opportunity to take on several meaningful projects alongside the usual podcast production. These included the CBC documentary Breaking Idol, the co-founding of Beyond The Verdict survivor-led advocacy group, and in-depth coverage of the 2025 Hockey Canada trial. While incredibly rewarding, the extra activities made for a very intense year behind the scenes. After the recent Robert Pickton series ended, it became clear we needed to pause, step back and reset things.

Your support by listening to the podcast is what makes all of this work possible, so this year we're focusing on getting the podcast back into balance for sustainability.

New episodes will return in April.Until then, we'll be replaying a few carefully selected episodes from our archive with new personal introductions from Kristi.

Thank you again for listening and supporting the show! Your patience and understanding is appreciated.

Mentioned in this episode:

Breaking Idol - new CBC TV documentary

Beyond The Verdict - new survivor-led advocacy group

Mysterious letter - Beverley Rowbotham's family believes it could shed light on the case (25th anniversary)

Guest appearances:

CTV – The Social - with co-hosts Melissa Grelo and Jess Allan about survivor-centered storytelling, deep research, and the Jacob Hoggard case

The Soundoff Podcast - with host Matt Cundill about the business side of podcasting and more

Broadcast Dialogue - Kristi shares the ups and downs of her podcasting journey with host Connie Thiessen, including managing burnout and perfectionism...

Special thanks to Castboxand Apple Podcasts.

More information about Canadian True Crime: 

Visit canadiantruecrime.ca or follow us on Instagramor Facebook.

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Please note: it's just for a month - we'll be back with a new episode on February 15.

Hi everyone - Kristi here. It's never my preference to miss a publication date, but with sincere apologies, it's become apparent that we at Canadian True Crime need to take a short pause to regroup.

We've decided to delay the next new episode by a month so that we can maintain the quality of the show you all want to hear — while also taking care of ourselves. We will be back with a new episode on February 15.

In the meantime, here’s a bit of an explanation and update on some things that have been happening behind the scenes over the course of 2022 – professionally, and personally. See timestamps below for today's topics.

Thank you in advance for listening, and understanding :)

- Kristi

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TOPICS DISCUSSED AND APPROXIMATE TIMESTAMPS

First four minutes: Short summary of announcement and explanation

Premium feed Q&A - email last minute questions to canadiantruecrimepodcast@gmail.com.

Longer explanation with more details:

4:00 Australia Trip recap and observations - the good and the bad

9:30 Arriving back in Canada.... and crashing hard

12:00 So what happened in 2022 to get to this point? 

CTC was the number 4 podcast in Canada according to Apple Podcasts and was also Included in CBC Podcast’s curated list: The best podcasts of 2022.

The highs and lows of producing longer, more intensive series (Darcy Allan Sheppard & Jacob Hoggard)

17:30 The challenges in producing this podcast

19:00 Managing a rigid publication schedule while being an agile creator

20:30 The complex journey from "nobody hobby podcaster" to "high charting professional podcaster" 

25:00 Ethics in true crime - and harm reduction

30:00 Selecting cases to cover - ethical challenges 

32:30 Final words and thank you - and please feel free to send your thoughts through! 

While you wait, feel free to go back and listen – or relisten! – to some of our older episodes. They’re all still available wherever you usually listen, or for the full list of credits and sources you can find them on our website at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

Listen ad-free and early:

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Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When her car mysteriously surfaced weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Las Vegas, no one could say how it got there.

When a young mother disappears under unexplained circumstances, police always turn suspicious eyes towards the husband. And although there was distrust around Charles Warren, he wasn’t the only suspect when Sheree went missing. She also had a boyfriend, a former cop named Cary Hartmann, who lived a sinister double life.

Season three follows two suspects– men who both raised suspicion for investigators. But with two strong persons of interest with competing facts and evidence, it muddied the murder investigation. This season, host Dave Cawley, digs into the lives of these two men, the details of the case and examines the intersections between domestic abuse and sexual violence. The COLD team seeks to answer the question: what really happened to Sheree Warren?

Hey Prime Members, listen to the Amazon Music exclusive podcast, COLD, in the Amazon Music App. Download the app today: www.amazon.com/COLD_us_pfd_AA_110122.

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Part 5 - The Final Episode.

*Thanks for your patience - it's a long one

CONTENT WARNING: Graphic and disturbing details.

WATCH:

Robert “Willie” Pickton — Prolific serial killer’s jailhouse confession to undercover cop- The Mob Reporter, YouTube

READ/LISTEN:

On The Farm by Stevie Cameron

WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT:

The Shedden Massacre- our three part series

The Trail Went Cold

The Canadian Gothic

Crisis referral services:

Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free

Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website

Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support  

Resources for Sexual assault survivors

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. 

Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside since 1984.

Full list of resources, information sources, and more:

www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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[Part 4 of 5] A single tip-off finally leads police to raid the Pickton farm with a search warrant for illegal firearms. What they stumble into instead would unravel one of the most devastating investigations in Canadian history, connecting Robert Pickton to dozens of women who vanished from the Downtown Eastside.

* Part 5 - Robert Pickton's final chapter will be coming later this week. Thanks for your patience!

CONTENT WARNING: mention of sexual assault, Indigenous issues, child abuse and an in-episode TW for animal abuse and neglect.

Crisis referral services:

Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free

Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website

Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support  

Resources for Sexual assault survivors

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. 

Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside since 1984.

Full list of resources, information sources, and more:

www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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[Part 3 of 4] One night, a woman living on the Pickton farm witnesses an act so disturbing it prompts repeated warnings to police. A search warrant should have followed, but through another cascade of devastating missed opportunities, Robert Pickton slips through the cracks once again...

CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. 

Crisis referral services:

Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free

Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website

Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support 

Resources for Sexual assault survivors

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside since 1984.

Full list of resources, information sources, and more:

www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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[Part 2 of 4] The Pickton brothers become officially wealthy, and open the infamous party venue known as Piggy’s Palace. There’s an alarming spike in vulnerable women vanishing from the Downtown Eastside - but two would live to tell their stories. 

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds availableon Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreonand Supercast.

CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. 

Crisis referral services:

Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free

Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website

Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support 

Resources for Sexual assault survivors

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside since 1984.

Full list of resources, information sources, and more:

www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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A brand new four-part series.  

In 2024, Canada’s most prolific serial killer was murdered in prison in an act of vigilante justice. The final chapter of Robert Pickton may now be closed, but the story is far from over.  

Pickton confessed to murdering 49 women on his pig farm near Vancouver, many of them sex workers and Indigenous women.

The evidence suggests he did not act alone.  

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Part 1 begins by tracing a disturbing childhood on the Pickton farm where cruelty was normalized, morality was optional and vulnerable people were exploited and intimidated. It also tracks how that culture escalated after Robert and his brother took over the farm, and the many police failures that followed.

This series revisits the entire case to date, moving past the grotesque caricature of a lone monster in buddy boots, and restores the humanity of the women targeted through personal stories of those who loved them. It examines the culture and systems that failed them for so long, leaving their loved ones with many unanswered questions — and a prevailing sense of injustice.

This miniseries draws primarily from court records, historical news archives, investigative journalism, personal interviews and the Missing Women Inquiry final report.

CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. 

Crisis referral services:

Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free

Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website

Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support 

Resources for Sexual assault survivors

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

Proceeds from this series are being donated to theWISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside since 1984.

Full list of resources, information sources, and more:

www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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Today, we're pleased to share a special episode from another podcast we think you'll enjoy: Crime Story from CBC Podcasts. Each week, award-winning investigative journalist Kathleen Goldhar goes deep into a true crime case with the storyteller who knows it best.

In this year-end episode, Kristi Lee joins Kathleen at CBC Studios to talk about what goes into making Canadian True Crime, share behind-the-scenes insights from past cases, and wrap up with some of their favourite true crime podcasts and documentaries.

You can listen to more incredible tales of true crime every week on Crime Story.

Find more Crime Story episodes in your podcast app, or here:https://link.mgln.ai/CSxCTC

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In August 1982, three generations of a family set out for a two week camping trip in the wilds of British Columbia.

When the entire family failed to return home, it triggered the most expensive and publicized manhunt in Canadian history — and uncovered a horrific truth that shocked the nation.

Additional content warning: this episode includes the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.

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SIGN THE PETITION | The Johnson-Bentley family needs your help. The man who murdered six of their loved ones – including two young girls, is again seeking parole in 2026. The family has asked us to share this updated and remastered episode to remind the public of the danger his release could pose.

Please read and sign the family’s petition now and show your support. The deadline is fast approaching.

Special thanks to Shelley Boden of the Johnson-Bentley family for speaking to us for this updated and remastered episode. The original, titled "The Johnson-Bentley Family Murders" was posted in April 2021. 

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Let us know what you think. Follow Canadian True Crime on Facebook and Instagram

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we’ve donated to the Sexual Assault Centre of Kingston, who are supporting 28 victim-complainants involved in the ongoing sexual violence and child exploitation trial of Michael Haaima who faces nearly 100 charges. Donate here and note “Haaima” in the message box.

Full list of resources, information sources, and more: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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Today, we dive into the high-profile, baffling disappearance of six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her four-year-old brother Jack, who vanished from their rural Nova Scotia home in May 2025.

Kristi is joined by Jordan Bonaparte ofThe Canadian Gothic (formerly Nighttime), who has covered the case extensively from the area. Together, they cut through the speculation and conspiracy theories to focus on the confirmed facts.

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Information about Jack and Lilly Sullivan

The Government of Nova Scotia is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information about the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan.More details and photos.

Statements referenced in this episode:

Mother Malehya Brooks-Murray

Stepfather Daniel Martell

Daniel Martell's mother (also lives on the property) 

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Let us know what you think!

Follow Canadian True Crime onFacebook andInstagram

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. 

This month we’ve donated to the Sexual Assault Centre of Kingston, who are supporting 28 victim-complainantsinvolved in the ongoing sex trafficking trial of Michael Haaima of Kingston. Donate here and note “Haaima” in the message box.

Full list of resources, information sources, and more:

www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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For years, J.B.’s identity was hidden behind publication ban.

Now, she steps forward in her own name to share her story of survival and resilience.

We're thrilled to announce the release of Breaking Idol, a powerful new documentary from CBC about "J.B.” — a survivor at the centre of the first sexual assault trial of Jacob Hoggard.

J.B.’s case against the former Canadian Idol finalist and frontman of the multi-platinum band Hedley, captivated the country and divided fans of all ages. 

Based on part on Canadian True Crime's series about that 2022 trial, Breaking Idol explores the collision of fandom, power, and truth, and follows J.B. as she confronts the aftermath of the trial and the culture that protected the man who assaulted her. 

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Stream Breaking Idol nowon CBC Gem and YouTube

Currently available only in Canada, sorry.

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Media clips to come on Canadian True Crime Facebookand Instagram

Director Tiffany Hsiung

Supervising Producer Sally Karam

Produced byFrantic Films for CBC’s The Passionate Eye

Consulting ProducerKristi Lee

Special thanks to J.B. and Kelly Favro, Beyond The Verdict

Breaking Idol is based in part on Canadian True Crime’s podcast seriesThe Trial of Hedley’s Jacob Hoggard 

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[Part 2 of 2] A decade after the brutal murder of Christine Jessop, a DNA breakthrough completely clears Guy Paul Morin. But it would be another 25 years before the real killer is revealed.

In this two-part series, we share the full story of Christine Jessop — the one her family waited decades for the courage to tell – with insight from the documentary filmmaker who spent years earning their trust.

Additional content warning: this is about the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.

The Christine Jessop Story is a new three-part documentary series available on Crave (this episode is not sponsored). For the first time, Christine’s family gives their unfiltered truth about the case that captivated Canada. It’s a story of corrupt policing, revolutionary forensics, and a family forced to go through the unthinkable.

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreonand Supercast.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we’ve donated to the Sexual Assault Centre of Kingston, who are supporting 28 victim-complainants involved in the ongoing sex trafficking trial of Michael Haaima of Kingston. Donate here and note “Haaima” in the message box.

Full list of resources, information sources, and more:

www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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[Part 1 of 2] The brutal murder of nine-year-old Christine Jessop in 1984 shattered her family’s tiny Ontario community. When police arrested her quiet neighbour Guy Paul Morin, the case spiralled into a circus of trials, appeals and outrage, leading to one of Canada’s most notorious wrongful convictions. When the real killer was found in 2020, the memory of the little girl at the centre of the case had been overshadowed by the spectacle. 

Additional content warning: this is about the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.

The Christine Jessop Story is a new documentary series on Crave (our series is not sponsored). For the first time, Christine’s family gives their unfiltered truth about the case that captivated Canada. It’s a story of corrupt policing, revolutionary forensics, and a family forced to go through the unthinkable.

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreonand Supercast.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we’ve donated to the Sexual Assault Centre of Kingston, who are supporting 28 victim-complainants involved in the ongoing sex trafficking trial of Michael Haaima of Kingston. Donate here and note “Haaima” in the message box.

Full list of resources, information sources, and more:

www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episode

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In this special update episode we’re joined by Beverley’s sister Barb Kilpatrick and niece Melanie to mark a milestone in one of the most high-profile cases the province has seen, reflect on the impact, and share new details - including some sad family news and a public plea for information.

25 years ago today, the body of 42 year old mother of two Beverley Rowbotham was found in the family car at an abandoned gas station in Selkirk, Manitoba. Beverley’s political advisor husband, Mark Stobbe, was acquitted of her murder 12 years later.

The case has remained unsolved. Beverley’s remaining family members hope to finally get answers and justice for Beverley.

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Public plea to help locate a potential credible lead - “Paul and Ann from Calgary”

They are from Calgary, Alberta and drove to Rocky Mountain House in March of 2018 to deliver a handwritten note.

See an image of the Paul and Ann note,

Paul was very well spoken, Anne had a cane and walked with a bit of a limp. They indicated that they were scared, but needed to share their information in person.

If you have information to locate this this couple, please contact Canadian True Crime podcast or find us on Facebook or Instagram and we will connect you.

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More information:

Listen to episode Remembering Beverley Rowbotham: 23 Years (Released October 24, 2023)

Obituary for Beverley’s sister Betty Rowbotham who passed away October 18, 2025.

Clinging to hope: Twenty-five years after Beverley Rowbotham was slain, her family believes a mysterious letter could shed light on the case that gripped Manitoba by Chris Kitching for Winnipeg Free Press, October 24, 2025

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated in Beverley Rowbotham's name to: The Alpha House Project - Winnipeg

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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[Part 5 of 5] This final instalment wraps up our coverage and analysis of the Hockey Canada scandal and trial. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in Room 209 that night — and why the verdicts would have remained the same anyway. The difference is in how the judge got there. 

Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts.

Our position is that the framing of the evidence in the written decision was unnecessary and damaging, with impact that extends far beyond the trial.

Do you have a “fawning” story you’d like to share?

Write it or record it and contact us throughthe website,  Facebook or Instagram. Confidentially assured.

Beyond The Verdict: www.beyondtheverdict.ca

More information and resources:

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[Part 4 of 5] We continue to unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 - including the controversy around crown witness Brett Howden and the alleged slap and “splits” incidents, leading up to the verdicts and how the country reacted to them. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in that hotel room — and why the verdicts would have remained the same anyway. The difference is in how the judge got there. 

We’ll also be looking at: 



Content Warning:Graphic details of sexual acts.

Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts.

Our position is that the framing of the evidence in the written decision was unnecessary and damaging, with impact that extends far beyond the trial.

More information and resources:

Let us know what you think!

Follow Canadian True Crime onFacebook andInstagram

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[Part 3 of 5] In Part 3, we unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 and the contradictions at the heart of the case. A clear pattern emerges: the five accused players were repeatedly given the benefit of the doubt, while E.M. was scrutinized and cast as unreliable. 

Thanks for your patience with this deep-dive series and for allowing us the time to give it the attention it deserves. Part 4 will wrap this series up, and then we’ll be back to our usual schedule. 

Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts.

Our position is that the framing of the evidence in the written decision was unnecessary and damaging, with impact that extends far beyond the trial.

*Additional content warning: Graphic details of sexual acts.

More information and resources:

Let us know what you think! 

Follow Canadian True Crime on Facebook and Instagram

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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[Part 2 of 5] The Hockey Canada verdicts are final, but the story isn’t. Kristi Lee looks closely at the most talked-about evidence, how it was reflected in the written decision, and how that shaped public opinion. Thanks for your patience!

In this episode:

*Additional content warning: Details of sexual acts.

PLEASE NOTE: This series does not dispute the judge’s verdicts. Instead, it highlights a deeper truth: contradictions and inconsistencies existed on bothsides, yet the accused players’ accounts were overwhelmingly accepted while the victim-complainant's was dismissed as “not credible or reliable.” Regardless of verdicts, our position is that this framing was both unnecessary and harmful — and its impact reaches far beyond the trial itself.

More information and resources:

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available onAmazon Music (included with 

Prime),Apple Podcasts,Patreon andSupercast.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

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Kristi Lee gives an honest and transparent update about why Part 2 of the Hockey Canada trial is taking longer than expected. 

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as we take the time to cover this case with the care and thoroughness it deserves. 

In the meantime:

Read JB's Op-Ed inthe Globe and Mail, and on our website: "When aggressive tactics are praised as legal strategy, it’s survivors like me who pay the price."

Check out Beyond the Verdict - our new survivor-led advocacy group to challenge a justice system that puts sexual assault survivors on trial. www.beyondtheverdict.ca

For more information about Canadian True Crime episodes, information sources, credits and music credits:

Visit www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

Contact us

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We've received such a great response from the Kelly Favro series, and we couldn't have done it without you!

In this update, we hear from Kelly Favro herself about how the petition is going and what to expect next.

Contact Kelly and My Voice My Choice:

Follow on twitter: @AmendPubBanLaws 

Visit website: www.MyVoiceMyChoice.org

For more information on Kelly's story and our podcast episodes:

www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/130

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Hi everyone! We're currently on a summer break - back with the next season on September 15.

In the meantime, look out for the annual Case Updates episode coming soon. You'll hear major updates, audience feedback, Kristi's perspectives and more.

Thanks so much for listening!

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreonand Supercast.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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Hi everyone! It's been 2.5 years since I did a Q&A, and I know you have questions, so I thought I'd answer them. Enjoy! 

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APPROXIMATE IMESTAMPS:

2:00 – How did I get into true crime and why

5:00 – Decision to start a podcast

13:00 – Things I’ve learned from podcasting

14:30 – Best part about podcasting

16:45 – Hardest part about podcasting

17:30 – Where will CTC be in 5 years?

19:20 – Covid-19

22:30 – True crime documentaries

24:30 – Cases I really want to cover but haven’t had a chance to yet

AD BREAK

30:00 – Cases I’ll NEVER cover

33:00 – Lingering questions from cases I’ve covered

36:00 – Most shocking and infuriating cases

37:00 – Do I contact families of victims in my episodes?

43:30 – Why I moved to Canada

49:00 – Strangest thing about Canada

53:30 – Favourite part about Canada

56:00 – How did I decide what part of Canada to live in?

57:00 – Mental health / depression / anxiety update – what’s been helping me?

See you soon!

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Yay! I made it to a year of podcasting!

I'm announcing a couple of format changes, and then I launch into the Q&A session.

Thanks to my patrons and members of the facebook discussion group for submitting the questions.

Support the show.

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The story of Canada's longest manhunt. In 1931 a strange man arrived at Fort McPherson in the Northwest Territories—and disrupted the status quo.

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreonand Supercast.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

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In 2015, Renfrew County—in the Ottawa Valley—would be the backdrop for the worst-ever case of intimate-partner violence in Ontario, and one of the worst in Canadian history.

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreonand Supercast.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

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[Part 1 of 5] A special five-part series — Two extraordinary guests join Kristi to take you through one of the biggest scandals in Canadian sports history. They know what it means to survive not only sexual assault - but the trial itself. And you probably know their stories:

As the country reacts to the Hockey Canada trial verdicts delivered last week, J.B. and Kelly share what they saw unfolding, how it mirrors their own experiences, and what the public needs to understand about what victim-complainant “E.M.” may be living through. They also share eye-opening details about shocking courtroom tactics they've endured, and challenge us to rethink what justice really means. 

*Additional content warning: While not the focus of this episode, there is mention of graphic details of sexual acts, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care when listening. 

More information and resources:

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available onAmazon Music (included with 

Prime),Apple Podcasts,Patreon andSupercast.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

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It started with a shocking message in a private chat: “I’ve just slaughtered my entire family.” What was first thought of as a grim joke soon became a frantic race to uncover the truth… and prevent a real-life horror from getting worse.

The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime, how it impacted the community, and how it might have been prevented. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Recommended listening: 

Casefile Case 50: Jennifer Pan

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From the creators of the award-winning podcast They Walk Among Us comes The Lost Boys of Wineville—an extended limited series spanning 30 in-depth episodes.

This gripping true-crime saga unravels a chilling story that unfolded nearly a century ago in the shadow of the recently erected Hollywoodland sign, and reached its harrowing conclusion on a remote poultry ranch…

For more information, visit www.thelostboysofwineville.com

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On a freezing night in Norman’s Cove, a brutal attack leaves the small coastal town shaken to its core. As police investigate, a twisted plot starts to unravel…

The intention of this episode is to honour the victim of a harrowing crime that was largely ignored by the media at the time, and resulted in harmful rumours.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

*Additional content warning: this case contains some details of graphic violence. Please take care when listening.

Recommended reading:

The Murder of Minnie Callan: A True Newfoundland Crime Story by Tom Gruchy, 2018. 

Court document: 1987 CanLII 5192 (NL SC) | R. v. Butt | CanLII

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the organizations that stage the In Her Name Vigil:

First Light St John's Friendship Centre

NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre

St John's Status of Women Council

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[Part 3 of 3] At trial, Jade Richardson and Jeremy Steinke’s final testimonies are weighed against the forensic evidence, and the picture of what exactly happened inside that house starts to take shape.... leading to the final conclusion.

*Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society.

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[Part 2 of 3] After three members of the Richardson family are found dead, the police continue to search for the missing 12-year-old girl. But a darker picture has started to emerge involving her 23-year-old boyfriend.

* Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

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A three-part series — A little boy peered through the window of a neighbour’s home one Sunday in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and discovered a scene so horrific it would shock even seasoned police officers.

A frantic search began for a missing 12-year-old girl.

* Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

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[Part 3 of 3] As the perpetrators of the Bandidos Massacre try to get away with it, a covert police investigation is closing in on them — with the help of a secret police informant.

The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.

Book recommendation:

Bandido Massacre: A True Story of Bikers, Brotherhood and Betrayal, 2010, by Peter Edwards

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

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[Part 2 of 3] As the call is made to pull the patches of the Toronto Bandidos, tensions escalate, leading to a final ultimatum ...and a devastating betrayal.

The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

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A three-part series — After a rural Ontario farmer makes a shocking discovery on a field, the quiet village of Shedden finds itself the backdrop to one of Canada’s most infamous mass murders. It was the bloody culmination of shifting alliances in the outlaw biker underworld in Canada—but it’s also a deeper story about a search for connection and belonging… that ultimately ended in a senseless tragedy.

The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association. 

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After a 15-year-old boy dies a horrific death in a shocking incident, the city of Calgary demands justice. But what really happened that day?

The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines to uncover the truth of what happened. 

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

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[Part 2 of 2] Was Canadian Teenager David Curtis an innocent party who unexpectedly found himself in the middle of a very bad situation? Or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode: the trial.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, who advocates and provides resources for the 1 in 5 people in Canada who have a mental illness. 

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A two-part series — A teenager from Nova Scotia is invited to stay with his wealthy school friend on the Jersey Shore, but finds himself at the centre of an American horror story.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, who advocates and provides resources for the 1 in 5 people in Canada who have a mental illness. 

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[Part 2 of 2] Dramatic headlines continue as three teenagers are tried for their roles in the murders of a mother and grandmother, with spoiled heir Darren Huenemann at the center of it all. While he and Derik Lord testify with their own conflicting versions of events, the youngest, David Muir remains silent... for now.

But the theatrics and shocking updates would continue long after the trial — leading to a dramatic prison escape and another confession.

The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime often sensationalized and oversimplified, and explore the inner workings of the criminal justice system.

Please respect the privacy of the people involved in this case. 

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada – sheltersafe.ca.

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A two-part series — When police are called to do a welfare check at the home of a fashion store owner, they're confronted with a shocking sight. Lying on the kitchen floor are the lifeless bodies of two women, their faces covered in dishcloths. There's blood everywhere.

It looks as if Doris Leatherbarrow and her daughter Sharon Huenemann were killed just as they were serving up dinner for two guests. Who were the guests? And where were they now?

The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime often sensationalized and oversimplified, and explore the inner workings of the criminal justice system. Please respect the privacy of the people involved in this case. 

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada –sheltersafe.ca

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[Part 2 of 2 ] Lawyer Bruce Lorenz had been shot dead at Warden Subway Station in the east of Toronto, and the police believed they knew exactly who did it. The first degree murder trial revealed many new truths… and dropped several bombshells.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and reveal the inner workings of the criminal justice system.

If you happen to know anyone related to this case, please respect their privacy.

Special thanks to Terry O’Reilly of CBC Podcasts’Under the Influence with Terry O’Reillyfor voiceover, along with Barbara Cooper and Erik Krosby.

Podcast recommendation:

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast from Apostrophe Podcast Network. Subscribe onApple Podcasts,Amazon Music,Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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A two-part series — On a dark icy evening at a suburban Toronto subway station, a parking lot attendant came across an odd sight: protruding out of the driver’s side window of a tan Mustang, was a pair of legs. They belonged to a 36-year-old lawyer. And he was dead. The investigation that ensued uncovered a deadly tale of sex, lies, betrayal and corruption, that would be called Canada’s version of “Double Indemnity”.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and reveal the inner workings of the criminal justice system.

If you happen to know anyone related to this case, please respect their privacy.

Special thanks to Barbara Cooper, and Erik Krosby for voiceover, and Terry O’Reilly of CBC Podcasts’Under the Influence with Terry O’Reilly(in Part 2).

Podcast recommendation:

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast from Apostrophe Podcast Network. Subscribe onApple Podcasts,Amazon Music,Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Christine Harron, a book-loving teenager from Hanover, Ontario, leaves for school in the spring of 1993 and is never seen again. A suspect emerges, confessing to her murder, but the case falls apart and Christine's family are left without answers.

In Season 9 of the award winning podcast Someone Knows Something, David Ridgen, along with Christine's mother, reopen the investigation and come face to face with the man who said he killed Chrissy.

Someone Knows Something is the investigative true crime series by award-winning documentarian David Ridgen. Each season tackles an unsolved case, uncovering details and bringing closure to families.

More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/myokeqTy

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An elderly woman is found dead in her own home, the victim of a brutally violent attack in a typically sleepy community. At first it appears to be a robbery gone wrong, but further investigation reveals a complex web of lies — and a much more disturbing truth. 

The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a tragic crime that played out through the media and highlight the societal problems that contributed to it.

To protect and respect the privacy of those close to the case, some names have been changed.

Recommended resources: 

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This month: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.

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Amber Tuccaro was 20 years old when she left her infant son with a friend at a motel on the outskirts of Edmonton, and got into a vehicle with an unknown man. She was never seen alive again. But Amber left an important clue: A chilling recording of what appear to be the final moments of her life — and the voice of the man who may be her killer. 

In this special episode, Kristi Lee is in studio with Jana G. Pruden, an award-winning investigative journalist with the Globe and Mail who spent seven months investigating Amber’s case for season two of her hit narrative podcast In Her Defence. 

In Her Defence: 50th Street explores the flawed police investigation into Amber’s disappearance and death, and asks serious questions about her unsolved murder. Is a serial killer still out there? 

*Support for families impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is available through the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.

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Special thanks to Jana G. Pruden and Kasia Mychajlowycz of the Globe and Mail.

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[Part 2 of 2] The surprising conclusion to the story of Dr. John Schneeberger, the crimes he committed, the lengths he went to get away with them — and the aftermath.

* Additional content warning: this series includes some details of sexual assault, including of an underage person. Please take care when listening.

The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Recommended resource: 

Forensic Files: Season 6, Episode 18 - Bad Blood

Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. 

This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada. Find a shelter near you by going to sheltersafe dot ca.

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A two-part series — A 23-year old woman shows up at a hospital in Regina saying something “very bad” happened to her at another hospital the night before. The bizarre story that unravelled over the following decade would be described by some as a battle of David Vs Goliath. Others would say it was taken straight from science fiction.

* Additional content warning: this series includes some details of sexual assault, including of an underage person. Please take care when listening.

The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and how it impacted the community.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. 

This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada. Find a shelter near you by going to sheltersafe dot ca.

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[Part 2 of 2] The shocking conclusion to the story of 18-year-old Matthew Charles Lamb, the infamous Oak Ridge Experiment at Penetanguishene and one heartbroken author’s quest for truth.

The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime in the context of a very different era of Canadian history.

Recommended resources:

Watching the Devil Dance: How a Spree killer Slipped through the Cracks of the Criminal Justice System 2020, Will Toffan

F-Ward: Oak Ridge Mental Hospital documentary,1971, Director Heinz Avigdor

Psychiatric treatment or torture? The Oak Ridge Experiment, documentary 2021, The Fifth Estate

This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime, who offer support, research and education to survivors, victims and their families.

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A two-part series — The unbelievable story of 18-year-old Matthew Charles Lamb, who grabbed his uncle’s shotgun and took to the streets of Windsor, Ontario in 1966. What happened next involves the infamous Oak Ridge Experiment at Penetanguishene, a global mercenary career cut short, and one heartbroken author’s quest for truth.

The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime in the context of a very different era of Canadian history.

This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime, who offer support, research and education to survivors, victims and their families.

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[Part 4 of 4] The Truth. Hidden documents and files are released through a Freedom of Information request, strongly suggesting that what actually happened on August 31, 2009 was different to the narrative presented by the press — and in court.

In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country for some people.

Special thanks to Allan Sheppard, Joe Hendry and Victoria (the eyewitness). Thanks also to writer Mary Fairhurst Breen for editing and creative direction on this reboot series.

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

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[Part 3 of 4] How the Justice System Failed. The controversial 2010 hearing where the prosecutor announced his decision to withdraw charges. While Darcy’s father expected that result, something seemed significantly wrong with how the prosecutor chose to explain how the decision was made. 

In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country for some people.

Special thanks to Allan Sheppard, Joe Hendry and Victoria (the eyewitness). Thanks also to writer Mary Fairhurst Breen for editing and creative direction on this reboot series.

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

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[Part 2 of 4] How the Media Failed. In the wake of Darcy’s death, a crisis PR firm succeeds in influencing the media – and public perception – with misleading and false information.

In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country for some people.

Special thanks to Allan Sheppard, Joe Hendry and Victoria (the eyewitness). Thanks also to writer Mary Fairhurst Breen for editing and creative direction on this reboot series.

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

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A four-part special new presentation to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the controversial death of Toronto bike messenger Darcy Allan Sheppard.

Sheppard v Bryant

On August 31, 2009, there was a catastrophic collision between a cyclist and a motorist on a busy downtown Toronto street — a collision so unfathomable that it shocked bystanders and the city at large. 

Darcy Allan Sheppard died on the street that night. The motorist, former Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant was arrested, charged, and released the next morning. The way the case unfolded in the media – and the justice system – would be hotly debated for years to come.

In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country for some people.

Special thanks to Allan Sheppard, Joe Hendry and Victoria (the eyewitness). Thanks also to writer Mary Fairhurst Breen for editing and creative direction on this reboot series.

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

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Hi there, our new season starts on September 9. But for now...

Darcy Allan Sheppard Updates:

15th Annual Memorial Gathering - please join us:

Date and time: Saturday, August 31, 3 p.m. 

Location: 151 Bloor Street West, Ghost Bike opposite Tiffany & Co. Close to Bloor St and Avenue Road.

Release of new series:

Starting tomorrow through Friday, we'll be releasing a new, re-mastered and edited version of our original series from 2022 to commemorate the anniversary.

More information: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/darcy

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About the podcast 

About Kristi Lee 

We'll be back with the first episode in our new season on September 9. See you then!

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[Part 2 of 2] Featuring interviews with survivors Josh Whiteway and Kerri Kehoe, we continue to look back at cases we've covered with major updates in past years.

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A two-part series — We report back on the cases we’ve covered that have had major updates over the past years.

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Klaus Family Murders

Sara and Taliyah

Madison Scott - public plea for new information

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36-year-old Susan Klassen had only lived in Whitehorse for a few years, but she made a considerable impact on the local community as a renowned modern storyteller with the Yukon International Storytelling Festival. Susan’s death—and the public outrage that followed—was named the #1 story in the Yukon for 1997.

“Throughout her life, she deeply touched the lives and hearts of many. Along with her love of nature, one of Susan’s greatest joys was to share her talent of storytelling.” - Obituary

This episode is about an important case that became a watershed moment for the local community in Whitehorse, Yukon, and across the country. We’ve pieced it together from court documents and the news archives, most notably the reporting of Caroline Murray and Yvette Brend for the Whitehorse Daily Star. Our sincere condolences to Susan Klassen’s loved ones and anyone else affected by this crime. 

Canadian True Crime has donated to Kaushee’s Place; a transition home for women and gender diverse people experiencing violence in the Yukon.

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[Part 2 of 2] The murder of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor shocked her community and made national headlines. But as investigators soon discovered, there were many red flags and warning signs that weren’t taken seriously.

*Additional content warning: this series includes graphic and distressing details of a murder and sexual assault, and while not the focus of the case there is brief mention of sexual assault against a child and cruelty to animals. 

Through this series, we utilize case files released by police as well as relevant studies, statistics and scholarly articles to examine a number of issues related to the dynamics of teenage relationships in the online era. Our goal is to highlight common manipulation tactics employed by abusive people, the pitfalls of navigating consent, boundaries and rejection, mental health, nature vs nurture and more. This series is closely related to our previous episode titled Cherish.

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

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This month, Canadian True Crime has donated in Kimberly’s memory to BC SPCA Wild Arc, the wildlife rescue organization she planned to start volunteering with.

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A two-part series — The comprehensive story of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor, and the two classmates she thought were her friends.

*Additional content warning: this series includes graphic and distressing details of a murder and sexual assault, and brief mention of sexual assault against a child and cruelty to animals. 

This series examines a number of issues related to the dynamics of teenage relationships in the online era, and utilizes case files released by police, news archives, and relevant studies, statistics and scholarly articles. Our goal is to highlight common manipulation tactics employed by abusive people, the pitfalls of navigating consent, boundaries and rejection, mental health, nature vs nurture and more. This case is closely related to our previous episode, Cherish.

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

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The case of a beloved 16-year-old girl who didn't return home one night—and the many questionable decisions made by authorities that could have inadvertently saved her life.

*Additional content warning: this episode is about the murder and possible sexual assault of an underage girl.

The intention of this episode is to highlight how cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are often treated differently at every stage of the criminal justice process, as perReclaiming Power and Place, the final report of the National Inquiry into #MMIWG.

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Today we're pleased to share with you the first episode of Pretendians- a riveting new podcast series that looks at some of the most prominent and successful Indigenous artists, leaders and professors who all have something in common: they aren’t Indigenous.

There are hundreds of cases of Indigenous identity fraud that we know about, and likely thousands that we do not.

So why do these so-called “pretendians” do it? How do they pull it off? And what happens when they are exposed? 

In each episode of Pretendians, co-hosts Robert Jago (Kwantlen First Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe) and Angel Ellis (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) reveal unbelievable stories of audacious fraudsters and investigate the complex phenomenon of Indigenous identity theft.

We hope you enjoy this episode, and we'll see you soon!

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They've been called bizarre by some, amusing by others, and downright terrifying by those involved... but one thing these cases all have in common is that they're all true. 

In this episode, we unravel the facts and fallout from each case, proving that reality can indeed be stranger than fiction.

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[Part 2 of 2] The story of Sheslay Free Mike ends in a harrowing stand-off—and a great tragedy.

*Additional content warning: this series includes brief mentions of the death of an animal.

Special thanks to Garry Rodgers, Bob Buday, and Ed Hill, and to Craig Baird of Canadian History EhXfor voiceover of the Oros diaries.

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A two-part series — Sheslay Free Mike terrorized the north for more than a decade. His real name was Michael Oros, and he's been remembered as a legend of the north, the other “mad trapper”, a folk hero… and a cold-blooded killer. But there's much more to this story than meets the eye...

*Additional content warning: this series includes brief mentions of the death of an animal.

This two-part series takes a look back at a well-known, historic case that was sensationalized through headlines, to show that behind it was a real, human story.

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After the disappearance of a baby in Windsor in 1990, lurid headlines on both sides of the Detroit River quickly turned the baby’s teen parents into sordid celebrities.

*Additional content warning: This case is about the death of a baby, and there is mention of domestic violence and animal abuse. Please take care when listening.

The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines, how it captured public attention and inspired vigilante justice. It also reveals the stark differences between Canadian and American news coverage that played a pivotal role in the way this crime—and the stories about this crime—played out.

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After the body of a blonde-haired woman is found in an icy ditch by the side of the road, it proves difficult to get to the bottom of what happened to her - and who was ultimately responsible.

The intention of this episode is to shine a light on the inner workings of our criminal justice system in the context of the “open court principle”—which assumes that public confidence in the integrity of the court system and administration of justice is fostered by openness and full publicity.

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A brand new Canadian podcast from APTN News, The Place That Thawsoffers a rare opportunity to discover the untold stories of resilience and adaptation in the High Arctic.

Reporter Danielle Paradis and Iqaluit video journalist Trevor Wright travelled to some of Canada's most northern communities last October to speak to the locals. Through intimate interviews and immersive storytelling, they bring you the voices of those on the front lines of environmental upheaval.

The Place That Thaws is a six-part series that goes beyond the headlines, offering a nuanced exploration of how communities are confronting the challenges of a warming world.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or your favourite podcast player and embark on an expedition through the frozen landscapes and resilient spirits of the High Arctic.

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[Part 2 of 2] The Parole Hearing: In September 2023, Richard Charles Joyce's first ever parole hearing was held. Not only was it deeply revealing, but new pieces of information also came to light that shocked the victims and survivors—and has resulted in several formal complaints.

*Additional content warning: this series is about three separate but connected cases of historic child abduction and sexual assault—and it includes some graphic details that will be difficult and distressing to hear. Please see timestamps below to help you navigate the episode. This two-part series is closely connected to the previous episode titledThe Nozzles Gas Bar Murder.

Special thanks to Kerri Kehoe, “Catherine” (mother of survivor “Annie”), and Robert Rouleau.

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This month we have donated to The Children’s Treatment Center in Cornwall, Ontario, who for more than two decades has been providing high-quality counselling services to sexually or physically abused children and their families.

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A two-part series — When Kerri Kehoe was 11 years old she was abducted by child sexual predator. No one noticed she was missing and she decided to keep it that way. But Kerri remained haunted by what happened to her—and she would later learn that she wasn’t the only one.

“I have learned that secrets keep you sick, and this secret has kept me sick for 21 years.” - Kerri Kehoe

*Additional content warning: this series is about three separate but connected cases of historic child abduction and sexual assault—and it includes some graphic details that will be difficult and distressing to hear. Please see timestamps below to help you navigate the episode. This two-part series is closely connected to the previous episode titledThe Nozzles Gas Bar Murder.

Trigger Warnings - approximate timestamps:

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Special thanks to Kerri Kehoe, “Catherine” (mother of survivor “Annie”), and Robert Rouleau.

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Yvonne Rouleau was a 34-year old wife and mother who operated a successful gas bar at the busiest intersection in Kingston. She and her husband Paul were working hard to make their dreams come—until it all came crashing down one Monday morning in 1991.

* This episode is not part of a series - it's one of a cluster of four separate cases connected by a single thread. We’ll be exploring these other cases in a future episode.

Special thanks to Kerri Kehoe and Robert Rouleau.

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[Part 2 of 2] After picking up his pregnant wife from Saskatoon train station, Sergeant John Wilson drives them north to their new home. They just have one stop to make on the way to take care of some "police business"...

*Additional content warning: brief details of an attempted suicide at approx. timestamp 29:00 to 30:30. Please take care when listening.

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A two-part series — The twisted story of Sergeant John Wilson: a mountie at the centre of a sordid love triangle that played out as World War I raged on. 

Put together from an archive of hundreds of real love letters, forged letters and police and court memos, this gripping, action-packed miniseries offers a vivid snapshot of Canada at a pivotal moment in history.

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[Part 2 of 2] Continuing our look back at cases we've covered that have had major updates or have attracted notable feedback.

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A two-part series — We report back on cases that have had major updates or have attracted notable feedback over this past year. Kristi will also be addressing some of the most common comments and feedback received.

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4:00 - Disappearance of Madison Scott

8:00 - Saskatoon Freezing Deaths - Darrel Night

10:40 - The Brampton High School Shootings

15:00 - Legacy Christian Academy Scandal

19:00 - Kelly Favro’s Story (Publication Bans)

33:00 - Opioid Crisis Feedback

41:00 - Lush & Whiteway Families (Newfoundland Car Crash)

47:00 - January Lapuz Feedback

1:03:00 - Responding to more generic feedback

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A doctor repeatedly and intentionally betrays his oath to do no harm, setting off a chain reaction that escalates to murder. 

*Additional content warning: this episode includes mention of intimate partner violence, suicidal ideation, and grooming and sexual assault of an underage person. No graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.

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Special ad-free presentation to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the murder of Beverley Rowbotham, a wife and mother of two young boys.

About three years ago, Canadian True Crime released an episode about Beverley’s case, and earlier this year we were contacted by members of her family who wanted to discuss the case.

We’ve kept in contact and at their suggestion, we’re republishing the episodead-free today, re-mastered and slightly updated, to keep Beverley's memory fresh and make sure she isn't forgotten.

To be continued....

See photos: Bev's killer sure was tidy by Tom Brodbeck, Winnipeg Sun

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In 1975, a teenager walked into his high school carrying two rifles in a black guitar case. This is the story of the first ever mass shooting at a secondary school in Canada, and how it spurred changes to Canadian firearms laws.

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[Part 3 of 3] The truth about Canada’s Opioid Crisis is complicated and multi-faceted, but many experts in the field are clear about what’s going wrong.

In this final part, we'll explore the evidence and data, and delve into what addiction is and where it originates.

We'll look at what grief-stricken families are saying about Canada's slow and limited response to the opioid crisis—and what they are demanding be done instead. Finally, we’ll circle back to Mary Breen for her reflections on the sentencing hearing for the young man convicted of selling her daughter Sophie the fentanyl that killed her.

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[Part 2 of 3] Through the stories of four young Canadians from completely different walks of life—who all met the same devastating fate, we explore how Canada got itself into the mess that is the opioid crisis. In this episode, you'll hear the stories of Skye Crassweller and Morgan Goodridge.

*Additional content warning: this episode includes mentions of Indigenous trauma, residential schools and the 60s scoop.

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A three-part series — Through the stories of four young Canadians from completely different walks of life—who all met the same devastating fate, we explore how Canada got itself into the mess that is the opioid crisis. Sophie Breen, Seth MacLean, Skye Crassweller and Morgan Goodridge were among the almost 40,000 Canadians who have died of toxic drug poisoning since 2016. Most of these deaths were accidental, caused by street drugs contaminated with deadly illegal fentanyl.

In this series, we learn what their families are saying about the current response to the opioid crisis, as we explore answers to urgent questions:

Special thanks to the families of Sophie Breen, Seth MacLean and Morgan Goodridge.

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[Part 3 of 3] The allegations result in criminal charges.

*Additional content warning: This series is about allegations of physical, sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse of students and minors at their church-run Christian school. There is heavy focus on corporal punishment, details of grooming and sexual assault of minors, mention of anti-LGBTQ+ and racist rhetoric, mention of self-harm and suicidal ideation. There are also details of religious, spiritual and supernatural beliefs as they relate to these specific allegations.

While these allegations haveresulted in criminal charges, they haven’tyet been proven or tested in court.

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[ Part 2 of 3 ] Caitlin Erickson makes a discovery that prompts her to give a statement to police.

*Additional content warning: This series is about allegations of physical, sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse of students and minors at their church-run Christian school. There is heavy focus on corporal punishment, details of grooming and sexual assault of minors, mention of anti-LGBTQ+ and racist rhetoric, mention of self-harm and suicidal ideation. There are also details of religious, spiritual and supernatural beliefs as they relate to these specific allegations.

While these allegations haveresulted in criminal charges, they haven’tyet been proven or tested in court.

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A three-part series — Since August of 2022, a cascade of distressing allegations have come to light by former students of a deeply intertwined evangelical Christian school and the church that runs it. So far, criminal charges have been laid on four men in positions of authority.... and more are likely to come.

*Additional content warning: This series is about allegations of physical, sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse of students and minors at their church-run Christian school. There is heavy focus on corporal punishment, details of grooming and sexual assault of minors, mention of anti-LGBTQ+ and racist rhetoric, mention of self-harm and suicidal ideation. There are also details of religious, spiritual and supernatural beliefs as they relate to these specific allegations.

While these allegations haveresulted in criminal charges, they haven’tyet been proven or tested in court.

In this three-part series,you’ll hear the stories that led to these allegations, as we explore how a set of beliefs that demand absolute conformity and obedience from children—and rely on physical punishment as the main motivator, can be ripe for unchecked abuse. Years of alleged gaslighting, conditioning and indoctrination set up students of Legacy Christian Academy and schools like it to be “perfect victims”—taught to blindly submit to authority, doubt the reality of their own experiences, and fear any number of consequences for speaking up.

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Three emergency phone calls, two dead teenagers, one smoking gun, and no witnesses—besides the man who was responsible. This is a landmark case that famed criminal defence lawyer Edward L Greenspan would cite as being one of two he worked on over his career that he found to be especiallysatisfying. Although this particular case flew under the radar, it would have a profound impact on another very high-profile case that we covered last year in this podcast.

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Dream husband, dream wedding, dream honeymoon, dream home - Mary had it all by the age of 26. But a nightmare was waiting for her just around the corner…

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[Part 3 of 3] Accusations of coaching witnesses and shaky alibis are levelled at the defenders and supporters of Colin Thatcher. His own contribution from the stand? Deny, deny, deny. And though the jury comes to a verdict, this story doesn’t end there.

*Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.

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[Part 2 of 3] After JoAnn Wilson was shot in the shoulder in her kitchen, she backed down from the custody fight. Colin Thatcher was rewarded for outlasting her, but his fixation was far from over. A series of witnesses would come forward with information almost impossible to believe, revealing a political liability hiding a multitude of secrets behind closed doors.

*Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.

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A three-part series — This is the high-profile tale of one of Canada’s most controversial political families. Several twisted tragedies are wrapped up in this decades-long saga with themes of love and hate, violence and revenge, power and control, divided families and shattered lives—all set against the 1980s backdrop of rural Saskatchewan.

*Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.

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In 2012, a beloved community figure was killed in her own home in an extremely violent attack. It would take a while to learn what happened to her and who was responsible, but the immense loss of her absence was felt immediately by all who knew her - or knew of her.

"Hi. My name is January. I know it's a cold month, but I make it hot!"

* Additional content warning:This episode is about the death of a transgender person, and it also includes brief details of Indigenous trauma and residential schools. 24/7 Crisis Line for Indian Residential School Survivors: call 1-800-721-0066

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[Part 2 of 2] Sensational trials are held for three members of the Bannister family to get to the truth of what happened to the Lake family that night—and why a baby was at the centre of it all.

*Additional content warning: this series includes the death of a young child. Please take care when listening.

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A two-part series — One snowy night, a young family fell victim to a terrible accident…. or so it seemed. What really happened to this family - and why - would become fodder for national and international headlines that only got more curious as the investigation progressed.

This two-part series covers a historical case that resulted in the first ever kidnapping trial in the province of New Brunswick and the last double hanging in Canada.

*Additional content warning: this series includes the death of a young child. Please take care when listening.

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[Part 2 of 2] Kelly Favro learns she is not alone. Along the way, she meets other sexual assault survivors who also discovered publication bans had been put on their names without their consent - including Jade Neilson and Samantha Geiger. They all experienced negative impacts in completely separate ways, but they agreed that no other sexual assault survivors should have to go through the same experience of law-enforced silence and isolation that they’ve been toldis for their own good.

Special thanks to Kelly Favro, Jade Neilson and Samantha Geiger.

Content warning: This series includes graphic descriptions of sexual violence. Please take care when listening.

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A two-part series — We explore Kelly Favro's harrowing journey from surviving a two-hour sexual assault to becoming the first person in British Columbia to have a publication ban removed from her name - by herself.

Special thanks to Kelly Favro.

Content warning: This series includes graphic descriptions of sexual violence. Please take care when listening.

Publication bans are routinely ordered to protect the privacy of vulnerable participants in the criminal justice system. But in the case of sexual assault complainants, what if they didn’t actually consent to the publication ban? What if they don’t want it?

What happens when publication bans backfire?

Along the way, Kelly met many other sexual assault survivors and learned that she was not alone. You’ll also hear the stories of Jade Neilson and Samantha Geiger, two survivors who discovered publication bans had been put on their names without their consent, and how it impacted them in completely separate but negative ways.

It all culminated in a trip to Parliament Hill in Ottawa to fight for changes.

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[Part 2 of 2] The trial of Jon Rallo continues. Jon testifies in his own defence, but the crown would present evidence that suggested a very different version of events. What really happened to Sandra, Jason and Stephanie? Would there be justice in this case?

This two-part series provides a snapshot of Canadian history at a pivotal time for both the burgeoning city of Hamilton and the criminal justice system.

*Additional content warning: this case includes the murder of a child, although no graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.

This two-part series provides a snapshot of Canadian history at a pivotal time for both the burgeoning city of Hamilton and the criminal justice system.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to Interval House of Hamilton, an organization that provides emergency shelter, safety planning and support services for women with or without children that have experienced abuse or violence.

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A two-part series — In the summer of 1976, the Rallo family appeared to be living the picture perfect family life in the “Golden Horseshoe” area of Southern Ontario.

Parents Jon and Sandra with young children Jason and Stephanie had enjoyed a warm family summer full of trips to visit grandparents and swimming... that is, until one morning when Jon woke up to an empty house, and a devastating note.

*Additional content warning: this case includes the murder of a child, although no graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.

This two-part series provides a snapshot of Canadian history at a pivotal time for both the burgeoning city of Hamilton and the criminal justice system.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to Interval House of Hamilton, an organization that provides emergency shelter, safety planning and support services for women with or without children that have experienced abuse or violence.

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available onAmazon Music (included with Prime),Apple Podcasts,Patreon andSupercast.

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The story of the worst-ever case of intimate-partner violence in Ontario—and one of the worst in Canadian history. In 2015, the lives of three women - Nathalie Warmerdam, Anastasia Kuzyk and Carol Culleton - were snuffed out within hours of each other in a violent murder spree that could have been prevented.

*This episode replaces the original episode we released in 2020.

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A six week manhunt for a mysterious fugitive who seemed to have superhuman abilities, set against the icy backdrop of the Arctic North in winter. The remarkable search party included RCMP, Indigenous trackers, fur trappers, and even legendary WWI pilot Captain Wop May.

Please note: this is a re-mastered and updated re-release of the first episode released in 2020.

Correction note: althoughoriginal sourcesname Gwich'in Special Constable as Lazarus Sittichoulis, we've since learned that his name is actually Lazarous Sittichinli. Our apologies for the error.

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