Canadian True Crime

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

[ 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.

Resources for those affected by the Opioid Crisis:

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In honour of August 31, International Overdose Awareness day, we’ve donated to Moms Stop the Harm.

Release schedule: Part 3 will be released to all September 12. For premium feed subscribers, it will be available ad-free September 7.

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[ Part 1 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. 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.

Resources for those affected by the Opioid Crisis:

More information:

Sophie Breen - Our family member died of a fentanyl overdose. We don’t think the man who supplied the drugs should go to prison by Mary Fairhurst Breen and Emma Feltes, Globe & Mail

Seth MacLean died in July. Authorities buried him weeks later without telling his family by John Lancaster, CBC news

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

In honour of August 31, International Overdose Awareness day, we’ve donated to Moms Stop the Harm.

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

#legacyofabuse

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. While these allegations haveresulted in criminal charges, they haven’t yet 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.

#legacyofabuse

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. While these allegations haveresulted in criminal charges, they haven’t yet been proven or tested in court.

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[ Part 1 of 3 ] 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.

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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To commemorate Pride month we’ve donated to the Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity who provide education, research and advocacy to empower gender and sexually diverse communities.

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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…

More information:

Madison Scott Update:  

Mary Nelles: 

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

To commemorate Pride month we’ve donated to the Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity who provide education, research and advocacy to empower gender and sexually diverse communities.

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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.

Content Warning:this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated in memory of JoAnn Wilson to the Regina Transition House, an emergency crisis shelter for women and children in the city. Learn more at www.reginatransitionhouse.ca.

More information:

A Canadian Tragedy: JoAnn and Colin Thatcher: A Story of Love and Hate by Maggie Siggins

Podcast recommendation: True Crime Byline

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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.

Content Warning:this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.

The final part of this series will be released on Sunday, May 21.

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[ Part 1 of 3 ] 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.

Content Warning:this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.

This is a weekly series: Parts 2 and 3 will be released to all on May 14 and 21.

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Newsletter Recommendation - Pod The North

Pod The North - a newsletter about Canadian podcast discovery and ecosystem commentary byKattie Laur

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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!"

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

More information:

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This month we have donated to the Sher Vancouver LGBTQ+ Friends Society

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Credits:

Special thanks to Alex Sangha and Ash Brar fromSher Vancouver.

Research: Eliot Newton

Writing, sound design, additional research: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production, theme songs: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

Script consulting: Carol Weinberg

Disclaimer voiced by Erik Krosby

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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.

Warning: this series includes the death of a young child. Please take care when listening.

Old Dorchester County Jail, New Brunswick:

https://dorchesterjail.com/

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.

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Credits:

Research and writing: Eileen Macfarlane

Additional research and writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production, theme songs: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

Script consulting: Carol Weinberg

Disclaimer voiced by Erik Krosby

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[Part 1 of 2] 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.

Warning: this series includes the death of a young child. Please take care when listening.

Podcast recommendations:

CBC Podcasts:The No Good, Terribly Kind, Wonderful Lives and Tragic Deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman

Toronto Star: Suspicion | The Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.

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Credits:

Research and writing: Eileen Macfarlane

Additional research and writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production, theme songs: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

Script consulting: Carol Weinberg

Disclaimer voiced by Erik Krosby

For the full list of resources, information sources, and credits:

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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.

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN THE PETITION!

Help SA survivors like Kelly, Jade and Samantha take back personal agency and control over the application of a publication ban in their name.

www.tinyurl.com/PubBanPetition

* After you’ve signed, there is a second step - please check your email and confirm. 

Eligibility: Citizens and residents of Canada are eligible to sign the petition

Deadline: 9:29 am EST on Friday March 10, 2023

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:

https://canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/130

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Content warning: This series includes graphic descriptions of sexual violence. Please see resources below.

Victoria, British Columbia

[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.

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SIGN THE PETITION

Sign the petition now to give victim-complainants more agency and choice when it comes to publication bans on their names.

Deadline: 9am EST on March 10th, 2023

Follow on twitter: @AmendPubBanLaws 

Visit website: www.MyVoiceMyChoice.org

More information:

Resources for Sexual Violence and Abuse:

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Content warning: This series includes graphic descriptions of sexual violence. If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and abuse, help is available. Please see resources below.

Victoria, British Columbia

[Part 1 of 2] In this 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.

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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Special thanks to Kelly Favro.

Please help sexual assault survivors 

Sign the petition now to give victim-complainants more agency and choice when it comes to publication bans on their names.

Eligibility: Citizens and residents of Canada are eligible to sign the petition

Deadline: 9am EST on March 10th, 2023

Follow on twitter: @AmendPubBanLaws 

More information:

Resources for Sexual Violence and Abuse:

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Credits:

Writing, research, sound design: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

Script consulting: Carol Weinberg

Theme songs by We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by Erik Krosby

For the full list of resources, information sources, and credits:

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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.

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

More information:

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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Credits:

Research: Gemma Harris

Writing, sound design, additional research: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

Script consulting: Carol Weinberg

Theme songs by We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by Erik Krosby

For the full list of resources, information sources, and credits:

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[Part 1 of 2] 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.

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.

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

Release schedule:

Part 2 will be released to everyone on February 22 - one week after Part 1.

If you're listening ad-free on a premium feed, Part 2 is available now onAmazon Music - included with Prime, Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. 

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.

Credits:

Research: Gemma Harris

Writing, sound design, additional research: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

Script consulting: Carol Weinberg

Theme songs by We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by Erik Krosby

For the full list of resources, information sources, and credits:

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

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ONTARIO 

The updated 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.

Resources for Domestic Violence

Canada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help-2/

US: https://www.thehotline.org/

Signs you’re in an abusive relationship - and how to get help

Songs for Murdered Sisters 2023 Mini Tour

Now called Atwood, Heggie & Brahms - see ticket info here

Website: www.songsformurderedsisters.com/ 

Podcast recommendation: Devil in the Dorm

In late 2010, a middle-aged man moved into his daughter's college dorm and created what has all the hallmarks of a cult. Over the decade that followed, he extorted millions of dollars from vulnerable young adults through violence, psychological torture, and forced sex work. You can listen to Law&Crime’s Devil in the Dorm now exclusively on Wondery Plus. Find Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts. Available on Wondery + 

Renfrew County Inquiry Report

Each month, Canadian True Crime donates an organization that supports people facing injustice.

This month’s donation has again gone to:

Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County

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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND YUKON |  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 a previous episode. Canadian True Crime will be back with a new episode February 15.

Thanks so much for your ongoing support and patience! :)

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.

Credits:

Research: Cailen Swain

Research and writing: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

Disclaimer voiced by the host of True

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams

Full list of resources and information sources and credits:

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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

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Writing and voice: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production, theme songs: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

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Quebec

This is the story of Canada’s most valuable theft—perhaps the most Canadian crime ever committed.

It was July of 2011, and Avik Caron had a kind of nervous excitement. An opportunity had fallen into his lap to stick it to the “Maple Syrup Mafia” – and, of course, line his pockets with cash as he did so. The problem was, he didn't quite know how to do it. But with Maple Syrup worth over ten times more per barrel than crude oil, what did he have to lose?

More information: Winnipeg serial killer targeting Indigenous women

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FULL LIST of resources, information sources, and credits used to make this series:

The full list can be found at the page for this episode at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes.

Credits:

Research, writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke 

Theme songs by We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by the host of True

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Content warning: graphic details of sexual violence

[Part 5 of 5] This final part of the series wraps up the 2022 trial of Jacob Hoggard, exploring how the jury may have arrived at that split verdict and the new information that came out at sentencing. We'll circle back to tie up some loose ends, including the intended testimony from one particular witness who was excluded from the trial, and lastly.... that mysterious 2005 incident at The Embassy Hotel in London Ontario. 

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence or abuse, you are not alone.

Resources for Sexual Violence and Abuse: REES Community, Ending Violence Canada 

FULL LIST of resources, information sources, and credits used to make this series:

The full list can be found at the page for this episode at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes.

Get early, ad-free accessvia CTC premium feeds, available onAmazon Music - included with Prime, Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. 

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to Good Night Out Vancouver &Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.

Credits:

Research: Eileen MacFarlane of Crimelapse Podcast

Additional research, writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

Theme songs by We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by the host of True

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Content warning: This episode includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault specifically involving a minor.

[Part 4 of 5] The May 2022 trial of Jacob Hoggard continues, with testimony from complainant “Emma”, Jacob Hoggard himself, and the jury's verdict. 

Resources for Sexual Violence and Abuse:

REES Community

Ending Violence Canada 

More information:

Reporting by Judy Trinh:

Get early, ad-free accessvia CTC premium feeds, available onAmazon Music - included with Prime, Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. 

Credits:

Research: Eileen MacFarlane of Crimelapse Podcast

Additional research, writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

Theme songs by We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by the host of True

Full list of resources, information sources, and credits:

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

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Content warning: This episode includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault specifically involving a minor.

[Part 3 of 5] The trial of Jacob Hoggard started in May of 2022. The first complainant to testify would be the underage complainant who was only 15 and 16 years old at the time of her encounters with Hoggard. 

More information:

Resources for Sexual Violence and Abuse:

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to Good Night Out Vancouver &Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.

Release schedule

November 22 and 29.

Get early, ad-free access via CTC premium feeds, available onAmazon Music - included with Prime, Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. 

Credits:

Research: Eileen MacFarlane of Crimelapse Podcast

Additional research, writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

Theme songs by We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by the host of True

Full list of resources, information sources, and credits:

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

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[ Part 2 of 5 ] CONTENT WARNING: Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor.

After the allegations of Jacob Hoggard’s inappropriate behaviour with fans surfaced on social media, a survivor finds the courage to come forward and detail her own violent experience with the Hedley frontman.

And she isn’t alone for long.

More information:

Resources for Sexual Violence and Abuse:

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to Good Night Out Vancouver &Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.

Release schedule

November 15, 22 and 29.

Get early, ad-free access via CTC premium feeds, available onAmazon Music - included with Prime, Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. 

Credits:

Research: Eileen MacFarlane of Crimelapse Podcast

Additional research, writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke

Theme songs by We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by the host of True

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[Part 1 of 5]

CONTENT WARNING: Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor.

FROM CANADIAN IDOL TO CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER

As frontman for the pop-rock band Hedley, Jacob Hoggard was known for pushing boundaries—both on and off the stage.

By 2022 he would also be known as one of Canada's most notorious sex offenders. How did his behaviour go unchecked for so long?

This series explores how the rise and downfall of Jacob Hoggard in the era of #metoo, and how myths around consent, rape and groupie culture continue to dominate the social discourse... and our criminal justice system.

Resources for survivors of sexual violence and abuse:

Release schedule

To be released weekly on November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

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FORT McMURRAY | In 2002, the family of 25-year-old DJ Robert LeVoir reported him missing after they hadn't heard from him for two weeks. But the RCMP didn't seem to be doing much to help, in fact they didn't publicly announce Robert's disappearance for 8 months. 

Understandably frustrated by the lack of progress, his family had no way of knowing that an elaborate plan to discover what had happened to Robert was already being set in motion behind closed doors. 

Correction note: since releasing this episode, we've been advised that Robert LeVoir's surname isn't the French pronunciation; it's instead pronounced Le-Vor. We're not able to correct all the instances of this in the episode, but our sincere apologies to anyone affected by this error.

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Research and writing: Emily G Thompson of Morbidology Podcast

Additional research and writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

Production assistance: Jesse Hawke 

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[Part 2 of 2]

Cases that have had notable or major updates.

Approximate timestamps:

1:00 The Johnson Bentley Family Murders

5:30 The Abbotsford Killer

9:00 The Murder of Jagtar Gill

15:00 Lush & Whiteway Families

20:00 The Renfrew County Murders - 2022 Inquiry

28:00 The Brentwood Five

36:00 The Death of Ezekiel Stephan

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Credits:

Research: Enya Best

Narration, writing: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

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Information sources:

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[Part 1 of 2]

These episodes take you through cases we've covered that have had major or notable updates, or have attracted notable feedback. Kristi will also be responding to some of the most common feedback received.

Approximate timestamps:

(Give or take a few minutes)

3:00 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30

 24-Hour National Residential School Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419

 Take Action: The T&R Commission Calls to Action

5:00 Remembering the late Diem Saunders - sibling of Loretta Saunders

  Read: “Remembering Loretta Saunders: A MMIW Story” by Diem Saunders

9:00 Maranda Shelley Peters and Helen Betty Osborne

21:00  Supreme Court Decision affecting consecutive sentences:

- The Klaus Family Murders

- The Quebec City Mosque Shootings

- Edward Downey

- Derek Saretzky - Crime Beat series Darkness in the Pass

- Toronto Van Attack

- Dellen Millard & Mark Smich

- Douglas Garland

- Basil Borutski

35:00The Beatle Bandit- now an awardwinning true crime book by Nate Hendley

36:00 The Murder of Laura Letts / Peter Beckett

41:00 The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard

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Research: Enya Best

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In the winter of 2000, 13-year-old Samantha Walsh was supposed to walk a short distance home from her grandmother’s house—but she never made it.

This is the gripping story of how the tiny seaside town of Fleur De Lys, NL came together to support a local family during a devastating time.

More information:

Into the Night: The Samantha Walsh Story by Gordon Walsh

Sam's Place website

Samantha's Saltwater Joys facebook page

Fleur de Lys Soapstone Quarry National Historic Site and Museum 

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Research: Gemma Harris

Writing, editing, sound design: Kristi Lee

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QUEBEC  | The story of one of the first instances of in-flight bombing, one of the worst mass murders in Canadian history, and the last woman to hang.  In 1949, a passenger plane fell from the sky in the Sault-au-Cochon area of Quebec, killing everyone on board...

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Coupable! (Guilty) by Dave O'Malley on Vintage Wings of Canada

Credits:

Research, writing, audio editing: Eileen Macfarlane

Additional research, writing, sound design, audio production: Kristi Lee

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[ Part 6 of 6 ]  The conclusion. 

Review the evidence:

WATCH:The Surveillance Footageat the mid-block pedestrian crossway

WATCH: Eyewitness statements and 911 call audio

READ:    Collision Reconstruction Report

READ:    Transcript from May 25 2010 Court Proceeding

Media referenced in this episode:

READ: Lost Boy: The death of Darcy Allan Sheppard, by Jennifer Wells, December 26, 2013

WATCH: Michael Bryant's Ted X Talk

READ: 28 Seconds: A True Story of Addiction, Tragedy, and Hope by Michael Bryant, published by Viking, Toronto, 2012

WATCH: Michael Bryant's interview with Amanda Lang on CBC  

READ: Darcy's sister Chantel: "Daughter begs for help solving mom’s 2013 murder: ‘Our family needs answers’

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to: Bicycle Messenger Emergency Fund 

Full list of resources and information sources and credits:

See the page for this episode at canadiantruecrime.ca

Credits:

Research and production assistance: Haley Gray

Audio editing: Eileen Macfarlane

Research, writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

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[ Part 5 of 6 ] After the court proceeding comes to a close, things continue to snowball, leading Darcy Allan Sheppard's loved ones and supporters to press harder for the truth. 

Review the available evidence*:

WATCH: The Surveillance Footage at the mid-block pedestrian crossway

Michael Bryant's book 28 Seconds states: "It was Darcy Sheppard who, moments later, drove within inches of my driver’s-side door, as our Saab was stopped a little farther west on Bloor Street at an intersection near Avenue Road. It was Darcy Sheppard who then pulled directly in front of our car and spun his bike around to confront us, sneering at me. “Now what’re ya gonna do?”

WATCH: Eyewitness statements and 911 call audio

READ:   Collision Reconstruction Report

READ:   Transcript from May 25 2010 Court Proceeding

* Remember - none of it has been proven in court (crown or defence)

Media referenced in this episode:

WATCH: Michael Bryant's interview with Amanda Lang on CBC 

READ: Toronto Life article Michael Bryant's bad year by Leah McLaren 

WATCH: The Agenda with Steve Paikin - Michael Bryant 

WATCH: The Agenda with Steve Paikin - Allan Sheppard

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Credits:

Research and production assistance: Haley Gray

Audio editing: Eileen Macfarlane

Research, writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

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[ Part 4 of 6 ] The rest of Michael Bryant's version of events is provided to the court by the special independent prosecutor, as he explained his decision to withdraw the charges. At the time, the court heard that Bryant's version of events lined up with the evidence, but years later when documents containing details of a large amount of that evidence were publicly released, a different story emerges. 

Resources referenced:

WATCH:Surveillance video released briefly by the media

WATCH: Eyewitness statements and 911 call audio

READ:   Collision Reconstruction Report

READ:   Transcript from May 25 2010 Court Proceeding

Full list of resources and information sources and credits:

See the page for this episode at canadiantruecrime.ca

Credits:

Research and production assistance: Haley Gray

Research, writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

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TORONTO, ONTARIO

[ Part 3 of 6 ] In this episode, the Collision Reconstruction experts determine what happened in the incident that led to Darcy's death, Michael Bryant finally reveals his side of the story, and more.

Resources referenced:

WATCH:Surveillance video released briefly by the media

WATCH: Eyewitness statements and 911 call audio

READ: Collision Reconstruction Report

READ: Transcript from May 25 2010 Court Proceeding

Full list of resources and information sources and credits:

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

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This month we have donated to: Bicycle Messenger Emergency Fund

Credits:

Research and production assistance: Haley Gray

Research, writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

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[ Part 2 of 6 ] Unravelling the aftermath of the incident that caused Darcy Allan Sheppard’s death—the twists and turns that came with each new day, and how investigators worked to get to the truth of exactly what happened.

Important articles mentioned:

Cyclist may have grabbed Bryant, wheel: police, uncredited, CBC News, September 2, 2009

Spinning the first week of Michael Bryant’s new life, by Linda Diebel, September 5, 2009

Michael Bryant’s spin class by Joe Friesen, September 18, 2009

Michael Bryant and self-defence, uncredited, Ottawa Citizen Opinion, September 3, 2009

-See full list of media articles 

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[ Part 1 of 6 ] On a warm summer evening in 2009 there was a violent collision on a downtown Toronto street, an incident so unimaginable that it left bystanders shocked and confused. The evening’s events dominated the headlines and would be hotly debated for years to come but one thing was certain: the very different lives of the two men involved would never be the same.

Note: This series was originally four parts, but ended up being six.

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Full list of resources, information sources and more:

See the page for this episode at the Canadian True Crime website

Credits:

Research: Haley Gray

Research, writing, sound design: Kristi Lee

Production assistance, creative direction: Aviva Lessard

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Today in this special episode, we take a look back at one of the early Canadian True Crime episodes - the story of Saskatchewan’s worst mass murder. You'll hear a never-before-told story about why this episode was very different from the rest.

Early one morning in 1967, 21-year-old Victor Hoffman was in the midst of a serious mental health crisis, a crisis that would have tragic consequences for an unsuspecting local family.

Credits: 

Writer, researcher and narrator: Kristi Lee

Audio production and original scoring: Erik Krosby

Additional editing, mixing: Mike Migas

Main resources and further reading:

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[Part 3 of 3]  In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted  and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba.

When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had been the victim of a heinous crime. But it would take many, many years for the truth of what really happened to Betty to come to light—ultimately exposing the depths of racial injustice in the small town.

Crisis Line for Indian Residential School Survivors

For CRISIS SUPPORT 24/7 call 1-800-721-0066

Current unsolved #MMIWG cases from The Pas and surrounding areas:

Amanda Sophia Bartlett, 18

Elizabeth Mae Dorion, 44

Josephine Martin, 58

Kendara Ballantyne, 18

Also: Morris Linklater, 18 year old malewent missing in September of 2020

Take Action - No More Stolen Sisters

Read the 2021 campaign guide

More resources

Report of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of Manitoba

Read the full report

Key sections: Historical Overview, Treaty Rights, Helen Betty Osborne

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This month we have donated to:

Indian residential school survivors society

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Research and writing, narration, sound design: Kristi Lee

Special thanks to Charlie from Crimelines

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Manitoba | In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba.

When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had been the victim of a heinous crime. But it would take many, many years for the truth of what really happened to Betty to come to light—ultimately exposing the depths of racial injustice in the small town.

Crisis Line for Indian Residential School Survivors

For CRISIS SUPPORT 24/7 call 1-800-721-0066

Report of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of Manitoba

Read the full report

Key sections: Historical Overview, Treaty Rights, Helen Betty Osborne

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Indian residential school survivors society

True Crime Podcast Festival 2022

Dallas, Texas, August 26-28. Learn more and buy tickets 

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[ Part 1 of 3 ] In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba.

When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had been the victim of a heinous crime. But it would take many, many years for the truth of what really happened to Betty to come to light—ultimately exposing the depths of racial injustice in the small town.

Release schedule:

Part 2: Available to everyone April 8*

Part 3: Available to everyone April 15*

* Ad-free versions will be available slightly early via our premium feeds on Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast

Crisis Line for Indian Residential School Survivors

For CRISIS SUPPORT 24/7 call 1-800-721-0066

Report of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of Manitoba

Read the full report

Key sections: Historical Overview, Treaty Rights, Helen Betty Osborne

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to:

Indian residential school survivors society

Credits:

Research and writing, narration, sound design: Kristi Lee

Special thanks to Charlie from Crimelines

Audio editing: We Talk of Dreams 

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[ Part 2 of 2 ] The shocking conclusion to this historical Canadian crime saga.

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[ Part 1 of 2 ] The unbelievable but true story of a bizarre-looking bank robber who terrorized 1964 Toronto as Beatlemania was gripping the nation. One heist went terribly wrong, ending in a wild shootout that sparked a national debate around gun control, mental health and the death penalty.

Part 2 available to everyone March 22

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Book Recommendation:

This series was written byNate Hendley for Canadian True Crime based on his new book, The Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber’s Deadly Heist, a Cross Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation.

ABOUT NATE: Nate Hendley is a Toronto-based journalist, speaker, and author of many books.

PURCHASE: The Beatle Bandit is available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats at: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Chapters-Indigo

Credits:

Primary research and writing: Nate Hendley

Creative direction, additional research, writing, editing: Kristi Lee

Sound design: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams 

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In 2017, a bizarre incident occurred near Nisku, Alberta when five people - four of them naked - decided to kidnap their neighbours. The story that unravelled would make international headlines.

Podcast recommendation:

Connections: The Podcastby We Talk of Dreams

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BRITISH COLUMBIA | In 1996, a family in Vernon, BC were preparing for a large wedding—but unbeknownst to them, a man was waiting in the sidelines to ruin it all. This is the tragic story of Canada’s third-largest mass shooting and the many lost opportunities that may have prevented it.

Podcast recommendation

Dealing Justice - a podcast about cold cases featured on decks of cards

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Archway Society for Domestic Peace  (Formerly Vernon Women’s Transition Society

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Sometime after midnight in 2011, 23 year old York University student Liu Qian was chatting to an old friend via webcam as she studied in her tiny basement dorm room in Toronto.

But there was a knock at her door—and her friend on the other side of the computer screen would be the only witness to the terror that would unfold.

Further information:

Open Letter, Artworks and Photos of Liu Qian from her father Liu Jianhui, translated by Professor Charles Burton and published by the Toronto Star

Canadian Universities are Failing Students on Sexual Assault, by Zane Schwartz, published in Macleans 2018

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[ Part 2 of 2 ] The conclusion of this case of a murder investigation that forever changed the face of the Canadian justice system.

Further reading:

Mr. Big: The Investigation into the Deaths of Karen and Krista Hart by Colleen Lewis and Jennifer Hicks

Podcast recommendation:

Casefile - Daniel Morcombe episode 54 

Credits:

Research and writing:Emily G. Thompson andEileen Macfarlane

Content advice:Aja Romano

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams 

Sound design, additional research and writing: Kristi Lee

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[ Part 1 of 2 ] On August 4, 2002, Nelson Hart took his three-year-old twin daughters, Karen and Krista to play by Gander Lake. They both ended up in the water, and the decisions Nelson made in the aftermath baffled everyone—including the RCMP.

This is the shocking case of a murder investigation that forever changed the face of the Canadian justice system.

Part 2 will be released on Saturday January 22, and it's available now,ad-free on Supercast and Patreon.

Podcast recommendation:

Voices for Justice - a true crime podcast hosted by Sarah Turney.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly. This month we have donated to:

Black Lives Matter Canada

Credits: 

Research and writing:Emily G. Thompson andEileen Macfarlane

Content advice:Aja Romano

Sound design, additional research and writing: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams 

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NEW BRUNSWICK  |In 1984, human remains were found in garbage bags in a dump in New Brunswick. The story that would unravel would shock locals and leave a lasting legacy on the province.

Resources referenced:

Review of “Bodies in the Backyard” - by Rachel M Friars on True Crime Index -Twitter: @TrueCrimeIndex Email: truecrimeindex@gmail.com

Bodies in the Backyard by Brian O’Neill

Montreal’s Irish Mafia: The True Story of the Infamous West End Gang by Darcy O’Connor

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Research: Haley Gray

Additional research and writing: Kristi Lee

Special thanks to Rachel M Friars for help with local knowledge

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TORONTO | In 2016, a disturbance on a quiet street in Scarborough would decimate a family, leaving three dead and another injured. And then, within hours, a bomb squad would be called to an upmarket, waterfront condo in downtown Toronto, revealing a complex web of lies. When a person’s unsettling past catches up with them, what lengths will they go to to prevent the truth from coming out?

Further reading - long-form features on this case:

The Crossbow Killer - Toronto Life feature by Mark Mann

The Untold Story of accused ‘crossbow killer’ Brett Ryan’s robbery spree - Toronto Star feature by Wendy Gillis

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First Nations Child and Family Caring Society

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Credits: 

Research and primary writing: Emily G. Thompson of Morbidology Podcast

Additional writing, sound design, mixing and mastering: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

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ONTARIO & QUEBEC | In 2007, residents of Southwest Ontario were gripped by panic as police worked to capture 22 year old Jesse Imeson—an armed, dangerous and unpredictable fugitive.

Crisis resources:

Crisis services Canada

Healing Childhood Trauma - healthline.com and psychologytoday.com

Carlos Rivera’s book:

Breaking Down the Wall of Silence

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Credits: 

Research: Gemma Harris

Writing: Kristi Lee

Content advisor - 2SLGBTQIA+: Eliot Newton https://genderbandit.com/

Sound design: Kristi Lee

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BRITISH COLUMBIA | In 2014, a disgruntled and disillusioned former employee of a Nanaimo sawmill returned to his workplace to seek revenge.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly. This month we have donated to:

Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime

If you or someone you know might be suffering from depression:

Understanding and Finding Help For Depression - CAM-H

Supporting a family member or friend with depression - Mayoclinic

Workplace Violence resources curtesy of Safer.ca:

Download the PDF of the 2018 report “Workplace Violence in Sawmills in BC”

Safer.ca - Safety Advisory Foundation for Education and Research * Red Shirt Foundation is now under their umbrella.

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In 1996, a body washed up in a fishing net off the south coast of Devon in the UK. Through intrepid detective work, English police would link it back to a diabolical Canadian criminal who left an unbelievable trail of destruction behind in Southwestern Ontario.

This is the story of the crimes of Albert Johnson Walker. If you recognize the name and think you know this case, stay tuned until the end. There has been an update from 2021...

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Danielle Paradis is a journalist based in Edmonton, Alberta with a special interest in Indigenous and women's issues.

She's been published by Chatelaine, CANADALAND, BUSTLE, Star Metro Edmonton, Gig City, The Spraw and more.

Dani has also pitched, researched and contributed to the writing of several episodes for Canadian True Crime - including Saskatoon Freezing Deaths and Mayerthorpe Tragedy... with more to come.

Approximate timestamps of our discussion:

00:00 - Introduction to Dani Paradis, background, how she got into journalism

05:00 - Métis heritage

08:00 - Truth & Reconciliation Day - September 30

20:00 - Maranda Shelly Peter

30:00 - What Dani is working on right now

Resources and links:

Follow Dani on Twitter: @DaniParadis and check out her website www.danielleparadis.com/

Some of Dani's writing:

Lit Fest: Canada's original nonfiction festival October 14-24

Indigenous Friends

New book:

Praying to the West: How Muslims Shaped the Americasby Omar Mouallem

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Yukon | In 1996, 15 year old Maranda Shelly Peter waved to her mother as she left to go to the movies with her boyfriend. But the next morning, Maranda hadn't returned home.

It would take some time, but the discovery of where Maranda really was would shake the territory. 

Resources on intergenerational or transgenerational trauma:

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#TruthandReconciliationDay |

September 30, 2021 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here in Canada, and we all have a part to play in educating ourselves and spreading the message. 

This is an overview of how Residential Schools came to be and what happened, and below are some recommended resources for further learning.

Recommended listening:

Residential Schools Historica Canadapodcast

Missing & Murdered: Finding Cleo by CBC Podcasts

Follow-up reading:

Truth and Reconciliation report

Survivor offers advice on how to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - CTV News

Read some more survivor stories - CTV News

Causes to donate to:

Indian Residential School Survivors Society

First Nations Child and Family Caring Society

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami

Indigenous Friends association

There are many many more!

Diversify your feed! Here's something to get you started:

10 Indigenous Activists and Artists You Should Be Following Right Now

Indian Residential School Crisis Line

Support for former students and those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419.

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Jason Klaus and Joshua Frank go to trial with completely new stories.

What was the truth?

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ALBERTA | In 2013, a tragedy struck a tight-knit farming family near Castor, Alberta and before too long, a twisted story would unravel.  

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Do you know Mordechai? 

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ALBERTA | In 2013, a tragedy struck a tight-knit farming family near Castor, Alberta and before too long, a twisted story would unravel.

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The White Saviors

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Today we'll go over the significant updates to cases covered before 2020!

Podcast recommendation:

CBC's The Village - Season 2

Order of cases covered:

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We're discussing cases covered in the past year - going through updates, clarifying some things, and chatting about your feedback.

Order of cases discussed in this episode

Chapais Fire Tragedy

Murder of Robin Greene 

Mayerthorpe Tragedy

Storming the Capital (1966 Parliamentary Bombing)

Johnson-Bentley Family Murders

Murder of Brayton Bullock

Lush & Whiteway Families

Madison Scott - Tenth anniversary message from her parents.

Mad Trapper of Rat River

Murder of Laura Letts  

Saskatoon Freezing Deaths

Renfrew County Murders

Your rights as a VICTIM:

Canadian Victims Bill of Rights (Bill C-32)

Your rights as a person ACCUSED, DETAINED or CONVICTED:

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - see "Legal Rights" section

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Fool Me Twice - Season 2

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QUEBEC | New Year’s Eve, 1979. The rural mining town of Chapais was preparing to bring in 1980 in style with a fundraiser for 300 people. But just after midnight, the careless actions of one guest caused a fire that would leave the community forever changed.

Residential Schools resources & support:

Podcast:Residential Schools by Historica Canadahosted by Shaneen Robinson-Desjarlais

Episode: ”Holding Space for Grief” Canadaland Episode #312 hosted by Ryan McMahon and Anna McKenzie

Article: “7 Ways to support Indigenous people grieving in wake of the news of the 215 children” by Anna McKenzie

Article: Where to donate to support survivors of residential schools in Macleans

Support: Residential school survivors who need support can call the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.

Mental Health Resources:

In Canada And Mental Health Research Canada https://www.mhrc.ca/national-polling-covid

In United States

In Australia

In United Kingdom

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MANITOBA |  The court hears testimony from Sydney Teerhuise and Dan Zupansky, the jury decides whether Sydney Teerhuise had intent to commit murder that day, and Dan Zupansky tells us what his theories are about the case.

More information:

Dan Zupansky’s book: Trophy Kill: The Shall We Dance Murder by Dan Zupansky

True Murder podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/truemurder

Podcast recommendation:

COMMONS: Real Estate!

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MANITOBA  |   In 2003, the day after Canada Day, a 33 year old man walked through the front door of the Winnipeg Remand Centre. He said he’d woken up in his hotel room and there was a dead, dismembered body in the bathtub.  He insisted he blanked out and couldn’t remember committing the murder.

The circumstances of the case were shocking and unbelievable enough, but within a few days a hollywood angle involving a stolen celebrity necklace ended up being the main headline. Eventually, the case caught the attention of amateur writer Dan Zupansky, who would land an opportunity that he couldn’t refuse. An opportunity to get the truth from Sydney, and get justice for Robin Greene—no matter what it took.

More information:

Dan Zupansky’s book:  Trophy Kill: The Shall We Dance Murder by Dan Zupansky

True Murder podcast: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/dan-zupansky1

Podcast recommendation:

COMMONS: Real Estate!

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The conclusion.

Watch:

The Fifth Estate episode "collateral damage" 

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[ Part 2 of 3 ] ALBERTA | With everyone questioning how the Mayerthorpe Tragedy was permitted to happen, the RCMP were convinced James Roszko must have had someone helping him—and they were determined to do whatever it took to find this person and bring them to justice.

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[ Part 1 of 3 ] ALBERTA | In 2005, bailiffs were sent to the property of a man called James Roszko to repossess a truck, but the situation devolved into a devastating tragedy that made international headlines.

Podcast recommendation:

Criminal Conduct - Season 2

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ONTARIO | In 1966, a disgruntled man purchased ten sticks of dynamite, assembled a bomb, and travelled with it to Ottawa—headed for the Parliament of Canada.

Podcast recommendation:

Corpus Delecti - Robin "Rocky" Myers investigation special series

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True North Aid- serves and supports northern Indigenous communities in Canada through practical humanitarian support like clean drinking water, food, health, housing, and more.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA |In August 1982, a family of six set out on what was supposed to be an idyllic two-week camping trip. They never returned home.

This sparked what would be the most expensive and highly-publicized manhunt in Canadian history.

Petition: Help the Johnson and Bentley Family

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ONTARIO | In 2006, a close-knit family tried to deal with an escalating crisis, but they could only do so much before the situation ended in a devastating and senseless tragedy.

Resources related to Canadian Victims of Crime

Canadian Victims Bill of Rights (Bill C-32)

Get involved:pre-written email to send to members of parliament

Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime

Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime

Canadian Crime Victim Foundation

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Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime 

Podcast recommendation:

I’m not a Monster

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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR | In 2019, Josh Whiteway and Suzanne Lush were ready to return to Calgary after spending a wonderful week with their families in Lewisporte, NL. But on the way to the airport, they would be involved in a tragic crash that would change their lives forever.

PLEASE NOTE: This episode referrs to a “car accident” or “accident” a few times, but we’ve since been informed that “accident” should not be used when it comes to impaired driving. According to MADD Canada, the crashes, deaths and injuries caused by impaired driving are not “accidents”. They are 100% preventable. Please keep this in mind as you listen.

Podcast recommendation:

The Hopeful- Canadian show of the year for 2020.

Described as a "riveting story" and "beautifully inspiring tale of perseverance and strength", this is the story of a man’s journey from Iran to Canada, told with the help of his daugher.

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MANITOBA | In 2000, Beverley Rowbotham moved her family from Saskatchewan to Manitoba after her husband Mark Stobbe was offered a high-profile job there. But as they started settling into their new house, the problems started…. and it was one thing after another.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to organizations helping those facing injustice.

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The Alpha House Project - Winnipeg - a year-long program for women and their children leaving an abusive relationship. 

Podcast recommendation:

Island Crime: Gone Boys

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QUEBEC | In 1989, 23-year-old Joe Rose and a friend boarded a Montreal bus home in the early morning hours. What happened next would be described as a turning point for the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Quebec.

Recommended resources for further reading:

Prejudice to pride: The forgotten murder of Joe Rose, by Richard Burnett, special to the Montreal Gazette

Sex Garage raid a turning point in Montreal’s LGBT activism by Richard Burnett, special to the Montreal Gazette

HIV basics from Catie.ca (Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information)

People living with HIV in Canada: infographic [PDF]

Canadian True Crime donates monthly. This month’s donation has gone to:

Interligne.co - offers 24/7 support to LGBTQ + people in both English and French, as well as their loved ones and staff in community, school, health and social services.

2SLGBTQIA+ Youth hotline: text or phone 1 888 505-1010 - there are no taboo subjects :)

Podcast recommendation:

Framed - An Investigative Story

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Writing: Kristi Lee

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ONTARIO | 82 year old Richard Humble needed knee surgery, but because he lived alone, he would need a caregiver to help him as he recovered. An old friend recommended someone who might be able to help him—but what she ended up doing was the exact opposite.

*Please note - some names in this episode have been changed to protect the privacy of innocent parties.

Any links between names chosen and real people involved in the story are coincidental.

Podcast recommendation

Court Junkie

Elder abuse resources

Canada - Call toll-free 1 800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), itsnotright.ca/, www.canada.ca/seniors, Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Australia - Protecting the Rights of Older Australians

US - National Center on Elder Abuse

UK - Action on Elder Abuse

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BRITISH COLUMBIA | In May of 2011, 20 year old Maddy Scott and a friend attended a party at Hogsback Lake in British Columbia. They were supposed to camp for the night, but the friend decided to leave, and Maddy was eventually left by herself. This was the last time anyone saw her.

WATCH:The Vanishing of Madison Scott and the Recreation video

VISIT: www.madisonscott.ca

JOIN: Facebook Group:Help Find Madison Scott

DONATE: Via paypal to help her family continue to raise awareness

VIEW:Pictures of Maddy and the missing poster

$100,000 REWARD: Anyone with information can contact the Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222 or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Podcast recommendation

Crimelines- see Barry and Honey Sherman episode

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Make sure you listen to Episode 79 first!

Find Lili Knighton:

Website: www.LiliKnighton.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knightonmentalhealth/

Approximate timestamps:

0.00 Lili talks about her background including trials of Paul Bernardo and Bradley Edwards (Claremont Serial Killer trial)

4:00 Serial Killers and their motivations

10:00Was Fyfe really determined to avoid the spotlight?

11:45 Serial Killer “patterns” and escalation from break and enters to rapes and murders (re Golden State Killer)

15:45 What if he hadn’t left that fingerprint - was he in a frenzy at the end?

17:30 He was said to have committed up to 25 murders – if this was true, why did he only confess to four additional?

19:45 Fyfe’s abusive childhood – how did it come into play with his later crimes?

21:45 Fyfe’s son “the only thing he found precious”

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24:00Necrophilia and sexual assault motivations

29:00 Why was the media so reluctant to report on the more “gruesome details”?

31:45 Plumber Rapist profile vs William Fyfe

34:00 Hazel Scattolon – the first crime he confessed to was just as bad as the last one. Why? And did he know her?

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QUEBEC In 1999, four women were found murdered in the greater Montreal area. They all lived alone, there were no signs of forced entry, and the crime scenes were so violent that even the most seasoned of investigators were shocked. But one day, the killer would make a mistake. This is the story of the crimes of the Quebec serial killer known as “The Killer Handyman”.

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Research: Gemma Harris

Research and writing: Kristi Lee

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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND YUKON

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.

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DOCUMENTARY:

Arctic Manhunt: The Hunt for the Mad Trapper (focuses on the exhummation and DNA testing)

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Part 2 of a 2-part series

The RCMP continue their investigation into the death of Laura Letts, and make an interesting discovery. From there, things would spiral completely out of control.

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Research and writing: Kristi Lee

Special thanks: Tim Petruk, journalist, Kamloops This Week

Additional research: Hagar Barak

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

After a painful breakup, Laura Letts decided to take leave from her job and travel abroad. While on tour in New Zealand, she would meet someone new, and her life would forever be changed.

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The Miami Chronicles - Booby Trap

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SASKATCHEWAN: In 2000, Darrell Night was having a night out with friends, when he was picked up by police. He thought they were going to take him to the drunk tank… but instead, the car went in the opposite direction.

More resources on this case:

BOOK:Starlight Tour: The Last, Lonely Night of Neil Stonechild by Rob Renaud and Susanne Reber

DOCUMENTARY: Two Worlds Colliding directed by Tasha Hubbard

PODCAST: COMMONS - The Police

Podcast recommendations:

COMMONS - current season "The police”

Nighttime - the stories of Glen Race and Haunted Canada

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Research and writing: Danielle Paradis

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ONTARIO

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.

Resources for Domestic violence

Canada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help-2/

US: https://www.thehotline.org/

Signs you’re in an abusive relationship - and how to get help

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Research and writing: Dierdre Bradley

Writing and editing: Kristi Lee

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NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR:

In 2006, a family left the US for a hunting trip in Newfoundland. Not all of them would come back. 

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Podcast recommendation

True - bizarre stories that are always true

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Research: Gemma Harris

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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

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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?

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Approximate Timestamps for each case discussed in this episode:

72 Alloura Wells - 3:00 minute mark

71 Jagtar Gill - 7:45

70 Zach Miller - 11:00

67-69 Ezekiel Stephan - 15:45

60-62 Richard Oland - 29:00

59 The Donnellys - 39:00

56 Loretta Saunders - 40:00

19-20 Laura Babcock - 44:00

6 Reena Virk - 46:30

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Credits:

Research: Enya Best

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Music credits:

Chris Zabriskie - Laserdisc

S Chermisinov - Night Snowfall

Igor Khabarov - Stay

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TORONTO, ONTARIO: In 2017, a woman found a body in a ravine. The journey to figure out who the body belonged to would take many twists and turns.

Mental Health Resources

Canada

United States

Australia

United Kingdom

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In person @ Psychology Today

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Links to resources and initiatives from this episode:

Trans Pride Toronto facebook page

Independent review into how police handle missing persons cases- submissions until August 31, 2020

Maggie’s Sex Worker Action Project

The 519

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Research, co-producer and 2SLGBTQIA+ content advisor: Eliot Newton www.genderbandit.com

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

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ONTARIO - In 2014, a 15 year old went to the grocery store with her father. It was her parents’ 17th wedding anniversary - but her mother was recovering at home from a hernia operation she’d had the day before, so the teenager and her father went to pick out a cake and bring flowers back to her. But what they would be confronted with when they returned, would change their lives forever.

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The Secret Life of Canada

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Credits:

Research and writing: Diedre Bradley and Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

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SASKATCHEWAN - It was 2006, and ten year old Zachary Miller was enjoying the summer on his family’s farm near the tiny town of Whitewood, Saskatchewan. A man walked up the driveway with a teenage boy, wanting to buy eggs—and Zach's life would never be the same again.

Child Personal Safety Resources:

Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a national charity dedicated to the personal safety of all children, and provides resources and education.

The National Crime Prevention Councilprovides resources to parents on how to teach kids about strangers:

Canada: The Missing Children Society of Canada provides resources for what to do if your child goes missing:

United States: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides resources for what to do if your child goes missing: https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/isyourchildmissing.

#BlackLivesMatter donations and support:

Canada: How You Can Support Black People Today, Tomorrow & Forever by Refindery 29

United States: Places to Donate thanks to The Fall Line Podcast

Podcast recommendation:

Fetal Abductions

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Research & Writing: Haley Gray

Writing: Kristi Lee

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[ Part 3 of 3 ] ALBERTA - In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come.

Links to Tawny Platis fundraiser

GoFundMe

FaceBook Event

GetVokl event

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Fetal Abduction

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Research: Haley Gray and Portia Bejanny

Research and writing: Haley Gray and Kristi Lee

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[ Part 2 of 3 ] ALBERTA - In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come.

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Research and writing: Haley Gray and Kristi Lee

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[ Part 1 of 3 ] ALBERTA - In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come.

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Research: Haley Gray and Portia Bejanny

Research and writing: Haley Gray and Kristi Lee

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TORONTO, ONTARIO - In 2015, successful construction entrepreneur Sina Parsi left for a soccer game, but didn't return home. An unexpected story would unravel.

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Credits:

Research and writing: Stephanie Moore and Kristi Lee

Narration, music arrangement: Kristi Lee

Audio editing: We Talk of Dreams

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[ Part 2 of a 2 part series ]

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

Part 2 of the story of a sweet 16 year old girl would become the focal point of a devastating story of twisted obsession and revenge.

Find out more about: 

The Robb Nash Project 

Needhelpnow.ca

kidshelpphone.ca

Credits: 

Research: Enya Best

Research and writing: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

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[ Part 1 of a 2 part series ]

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

In 2015, a much-loved 16 year old girl would become the focal point of a devastating story of twisted obsession and revenge would shock the city of Regina and leave her loved ones heartbroken.

Find out more about: 

The Robb Nash Project 

Credits: 

Research: Enya Best

Research and writing: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

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Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams 

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TORONTO, ONTARIO In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Edwin Alonzo Boyd terrorized Toronto through a series of daring bank robberies... bringing along a band of bank-robbing misfits known as the Boyd Gang.

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Find out more about: 

Book: Edwin Alonzo Boyd: The Life and Crimes of Canada’s Master Bank Robber by Nate Hendley

Podcast recommendation: Mens Rea - an Irish True Crime podcast  

Credits: 

Research and writing: Nate Hendley

Editing: Kristi Lee

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[Part 3 of a 3 part series]

SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their normally quiet city, and one of its most prominent and powerful families, into the spotlight in a way that no one could have anticipated. 

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BOOK: Shadow of Doubt - The Trials of Dennis Oland by Bobbi-Jean Mackinnon

DOCO: The Oland Murder by CBC (only available in Canada)

Credits: 

Research and writing: Gemma Harris

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

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All credits and information sources can be found at https://canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/2020/2/14/60-the-murder-of-richard-oland 

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[PART 2 OF 3]

SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK 

In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their normally quiet city—and one of its most prominent and powerful families—into the spotlight in a way that no one could have anticipated.  

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Credits: 

Research and writing: Gemma Harris

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams 

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