Writing About Crime - True Crime Cases in Canada

Karla Homolka Was she afraid to leave, or was she fulfilled by her involvement?  Psychoanalysts have  drawn the connection between Karla Homolka and a syndrome known as "Bonnie and Clyde" syndrome or hybristophilia -  as it appears some element of paraphilic disorder is in play with Karla.  She had the proclivity for dark sexual fantasies at a young age.  Many teens and young adults do, as they experiment and explore sexuality - and of course even adults do the same.  However, when the disorder comes in … it resembles more of an urge than a desire.  Those urges cross the line of "exploring and sexual play" when they involve their own suffering or humiliation, on themselves or their partner.  Often these disorders can involve repeating, and compelling behaviors that are designed to disable or distress, and can included non-consenting adults or even children. No matter if it causes harm or potentially even death.     **PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS***   WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Research and writing: Bonnie Lee   Visit:  Writing About Crime Facebook page:  Writing About Crime Twitter @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email:  writingaboutcrime@writeme.com   ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST.  For providing the disclosure at the top of the show.  A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo.  You both are a treat.   Sources used in this episode include:   Prison Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Convicted Killer Karla Homolka and Author Stephen Williams  Mascara & Murder  The Fifth Estate:  Getting to Know Karla Homolka Radio Canada Interviews Karla Homolka The Fifth Estate:   Karla Homolka   See www.writingaboutcrime.com for a full list of sources.

The Lori Douglas Story “The Naked Judge” Like any story, where three people all tell their version - the details don’t always align from each person's account….  However, there is no doubt that Jack King sent his client Alexander Chapman risque photos of his wife and Queen’s Court Bench Justice Lori Douglas - but how much did she know?  Or, the even bigger question I’m asking … How much do we need to know?  You can be the jury on this chapter ...   Visit:  Writing About Crime Facebook page:  Writing About Crime Twitter: @writingcrime  Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email:  writingaboutcrime@writeme.com   This most recent summer reading I recommend was:  Under the Bridge: The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk by Rebecca Godfrey “Who were the seemingly ordinary teenagers who beat and killed a girl who longed to be their friend? And how could they hide the murder from their parents and teachers and the police for eight days?” You can buy it HERE and HERE, and you can follow him on twitter HERE. I post those on Instagram and Twitter each Wednesday, if you are looking for some Canadian true crime books this summer. ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST.  For providing the disclosure at the top of the show.  A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo.  You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include:   DOUGLAS V. CANADA THE WINNIPEG FREE PRESS WINNIPEG FREE PRESS REPORTERS Gabrielle Giroday Mia Rabson Kevin Rollason Melissa Martin Mary Agnes Weich INTERVIEWS WITH LORI DOUGLAS CANADIAN LAWYER You can read the full article HERE  REAL LIFE You can read the full article HERE

Swift Runner “The Wendigo” The story of Swift Runner, the Canadian hunter and trapper who was respected and considered an impressive young man. A competent hunter and handy craftsman, he married and lived well with his young wife and five children.  However, the challenges of the harsh Canadian winters and the trickled down availability of the Bison for hunting, would challenge the mind and spirit.  How fragile is the human mind?  How do the warning tales and folklore influence our reality?  It’s a wormhole.   Visit:  Writing About Crime Facebook page:  Writing About Crime Twitter:  @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email:  writingaboutcrime@writeme.com Podcasts I mention In this episode: ANXIOUS AND AFRAID The Pod is a podcast that covers everything from true crime to the paranormal. We’re interested in ghosts, murders, missing persons, and everything else weird and unexplained. This most recent summer reading I recommend was:  Mark Bourrie  -  Peter Woodcock: Canada's Youngest Serial Killer  Peter Woodcock was Canada's youngest serial killer when at the age of seventeen he brutally raped and murdered two boys and a girl between the ages of four and nine. He was never put on trial by "reason of insanity" and instead was confined for 34 years in a criminal psychiatric facility and offered treatment" You can buy it HERE and HERE, and you can follow him on twitter HERE. Nate Hendley  - The Boy on the Bicycle: A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction  On the night of September 15, 1956, seven-year-old Wayne Mallette, was brutally murdered on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The chief suspect was a "boy on a bicycle" seen pedalling away from the CNE. You can buy it HERE or HERE , or wherever you buy books. I post those on Instagram and Twitter each Wednesday, if you are looking for some Canadian true crime books this summer. ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST.  For providing the disclosure at the top of the show.  A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo.  You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include: Rampage: Canadian Mass Murder and Spree Killing  By Dr. Lee Mellor You can buy it HERE

The Christine Jack Story “There Is No Prestige Here” Christine Jack has been missing since just before Christmas, and the trail is leading to a small town east of the city of Winnipeg.  Follow the courts longest trial to that date in the Manitoba Law Courts.  Christine’s husband Brian Jack will be tried three times, and have two Supreme Court trials before his ping pong conviction has left him a free man.  Visit:  Writing About Crime Facebook page:  Writing About Crime Twitter @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email:  writingaboutcrime@writeme.com  Podcasts I mention In this episode: Active Shooter Sooner State This most recent summer reading I recommend was:  Nate Hendley  - The Boy on the Bicycle: A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction  On the night of September 15, 1956, seven-year-old Wayne Mallette, was brutally murdered  on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The chief suspect was a "boy  on a bicycle" seen pedaling away from the CNE.   You can buy it HERE or HERE , or wherever you buy books.   I post those on Instagram and Twitter each Wednesday, if you are looking for some  Canadian true crime books this summer. ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST.  For providing the  disclosure at the top of the show.  A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo.   You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include:   Trials and Errors: The People vs Brian Gordon Jack by John D. Montgomery (Author), Hon. Alfred M. Monnin (Introduction) You can purchase this book HERE    Winnipeg Free Press Reporters Terry Weber Trial Coverage inOctober 1990   Zena Olijynk Trial Coverage 1990   Kevin Rollason Trial coverage in Oct. 1992 and March 1995   Linda Quattrin Trial Coverage 1995   George Nikides Dave Baxter  Allison Bray Appeal coverage in 1995

“It’s All White Now”   The Christine Jack Story Part 1 Clutching the steering wheel of a Yellow Chevy Blazer, he is driving through the suburbs with cargo in the back, that he doesn’t want anyone to know about.  It’s the dead of Winter in Winnipeg, Manitoba or as they call it WINTERPEG.  The story of missing Christine Jack weaves into a murder story and a trial, that will be the longest in Manitoba's history.  The facts are all there, but can Christine be found and her killer brought to justice?   Visit:  Writing About Crime Facebook page:  Writing About Crime Twitter:  @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email:  writingaboutcrime@writeme.com   Podcasts I mention In this episode: Nothing Ever Happens in Canada This is a Canadian podcast, looking to explore the myths, legends and just good old tales Canada has to tell.  Twitter @NothingCanada Instagram nothingcanada   Fresh Hell Podcast murder, mystery & the macabre Instagram freshhellpodcast Twitter @freshhellpod Special mentions: This most recent summer reading I recommend was:  Ann Broklehurst’s DARK AMBITION:THE TWISTED PACT OF SERIAL KILLERS DELLEN MILLARD AND MARK SMICH. Wealthy Dellen Millard “a young Canadian aviation heir charged with three murders--Tim Bosma, ex-girlfriend Laura Babcock, and his own father, Wayne Millard--in what appears to be thrill-seeking serial kills”. You can buy it HERE or HERE , or wherever you buy books. I post those on Instagram and Twitter each Wednesday, if you are looking for some Canadian true crime books this summer. ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST.  For providing the disclosure at the top of the show.  A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo.  You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include: Trials and Errors: The People vs Brian Gordon Jack by John D. Montgomery (Author), Hon. Alfred M. Monnin (Introduction) You can purchase this book HERE

Mike Danton puts his life back together after being released from prison.  Yet, he still claims that David Frost was not his intended target.  He adamantly insists that he had hired a hit man with his girlfriend Katie to kill his father Steve Jefferson.  Despite the fact that he has been estranged from his family for years, and there was no reason to think his father would be coming after him.  The clutches of his mentor David Frost are so powerful that Mike needed a way to claim his life back...but did he really order the hit on David Frost?   Visit:  Writing About Crime Facebook page:  Writing About Crime Twitter:  @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email:  writingaboutcrime@writeme.com   Special mentions: ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST.  For providing the disclosure at the top of the show.  A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo.  You both are a treat. Music In This Episode: Purple Planet  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Space Harmony/Biosphere/Possessed Doll/Deep Space Explorer/Slow Dissolve/Turning The Screw   Sources used in this chapter include:  The Lost Dream: The Story Of Mike Danton David Frost And A Broken Canadian Family By: Steve Simmons 1. Dimmock G. I’m a hockey God: Dave Frost [Internet]. www.calgaryherald.com. [cited 2019 Nov 2]. Available from: http://www.calgaryherald.com/hockey+dave+frost/1013069/story.html 2. CP24- Ex-NHLer Danton, convicted in plot to murder father, not Frost, gets full parole - CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television [Internet]. 2010 [cited 2019 Nov 2]. Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20101001004833/http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090911/090911_danton_parole?hub=CP24Sports 3. The Bizarre World of Mike Danton [Internet]. 2011 [cited 2019 Nov 2]. Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20110906232709/http://artvoice.com/issues/v5n3/puck_stop/ 4. David Frost (sports agent). In: Wikipedia [Internet]. 2019 [cited 2019 Nov 2]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Frost_(sports_agent)&oldid=919247847 5. (1) Sheldon Keefe Part 1 - YouTube [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R092qyjjFZ0 6. (1) Steve Simmons, Tom Jefferson on “The Lost Dream” - YouTube [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyzbiH0Zv_U 7. Falling under the spell of Frost. [cited 2019 Nov 2]; Available from: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/incoming/falling-under-the-spell-of-frost/article1137161/ 8. Former hockey agent David Frost driven out of Kingston: Book | Toronto Sun [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 20]. Available from: https://torontosun.com/2012/12/21/former-hockey-agent-david-frost-driven-out-of-kingston-book/wcm/de89c765-404d-4ace-b5bb-eed319cab0a9 9. From Bob McKenzie’s “Hockey Confidential” - The Road to Redemption - TSN.ca [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.tsn.ca/from-bob-mckenzie-s-hockey-confidential-the-road-to-redemption-1.1401391 10. Hockey? Swimming? Here’s how much parents spend on extracurricular activities: Ipsos - National | Globalnews.ca [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 15]. Available from: https://globalnews.ca/news/4400116/extracurricular-activities-cost-canada-swimming-hockey/ 11. Keefe: Leafs’ win streak more about players’ emotions than new tactics - TSN.ca [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.tsn.ca/keefe-leafs-win-streak-more-about-players-emotions-than-tactics-1.1405387 12. Liveblogging the David Frost trial (II) - Macleans.ca [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 20]. Available from: https://www.macleans.ca/general/liveblogging-the-david-frost-trial-ii/ 13. Maple Leafs coach sees hockey culture shifting in a good way | The Star [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2019/11/29/maple-leafs-coach-sees-hockey-culture-shifting-in-a-good-way.html 14. Mike Danton snapshots -

Dreaming of playing NHL hockey since he was a child, Mike Danton is raised under the wing of his hockey loving father and a new coach and mentor named David Frost that promises to make his dreams come true.  No matter what it takes.  So how does the talented player who has stints with the New Jersey Devils and the St. Louis Blues become convicted of attempted murder?  It is more tricky than you would ever imagine and hard to get to the bottom of    Visit:  Writing About Crime Facebook page:  Writing About Crime Twitter @CrimeWriterpod Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email:  writingaboutcrime@writeme.com   ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST.  For providing the disclosure at the top of the show.  A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo.  You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include: The Lost Dream: The Story Of Mike Danton David Frost And A Broken Canadian Family By: Steve Simmons

After Five years waiting for justice, the family and friends of Elizabeth Lafantaisie hear about the torture and brutal treatment of their beloved “memere”  before her death - and it’s intolerable pain all over again.  Autopsy photos and reports presented as evidence with grizzly details      that one can not shake off easily are presented. Nothing good can come of a case like this, yet Elizabeth Lafantaisie leaves behind her a large family and generations that remember fondly their “mamere” and we must too.   Special mentions: ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST.  For providing the disclosure at the top of the show.  A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo.  You both are a treat. Sources used in this article include:   The Killing of Kindness – The Elizabeth Lafantaisie Murder Investigation THE POLICE INSIDER News From Behind the Badge   The Murder of Elizabeth Lafantaisie A family blog and memoriam. Sexual assault of older women Pollock, N.L. Annals of Sex Research (1988) 1: 523. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00854714 DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00854714 Publisher Name Kluwer Academic Publishers Print ISSN 0843-4611 Online ISSN 1573-286X   The Sexual Assault of Older Women: Criminal Justice Responses in Canada Isabel Grant and Janine Benedet, Professors, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia. Citation: (2016) 62:1 McGill LJ 41 Référence : (2016) 62:1 RD McGill 41 *Links to all sources can be found at www.writingaboutcrime.com Music in this episode includes: Purple Planet Music - Biosphere https://www.purple-planet.com/biosphere

Myles Shumlanski received a frantic call from his son Nick claiming “The bus was in an accident”.  He gathered his wife and raced in his vehicle to the crash site, less than a quarter mile from his home.  They were the first family members on the scene.  He could see that a devastating accident had occurred, noticing that when Nick came running to him he was only one of the two kids that seemed able to even walk.     ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST.  For providing the disclosure at the top of the show.  A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo.  You both are a treat. .pdf. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.canlii.org/en/sk/skpc/doc/2019/2019skpc19/2019skpc19.pdf Apr 04, J. Q. · C. N. · P., & April 5, 2019 1:59 PM CT | Last Updated: (2019, April 4). The 13 survivors of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash: Where are they now? | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/13-survivors-humboldt-broncos-bus-crash-1.5082997 Apr 07, S. R. · C. N. · P., April 8, 2018 9:42 PM MT | Last Updated:, & 2018. (2018, April 8). Lethbridge hockey player’s organs to be donated after fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/logan-boulet-humboldt-1.4610221 Apr 08, H. C. · C. N. · P. (n.d.). In the shadow of Humboldt: Manitoba family waits to hear fate of semi driver charged in daughter’s death | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-family-waits-truck-driver-charged-1.5083635 Apr 17, C. N. · P., & April 17, 2019 1:58 PM CT | Last Updated: (2019, April 17). Families slam fine, 1-year suspension for driver in Trans-Canada crash that killed young couple | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/gurjant-singh-guilty-plea-fine-suspension-1.5101969 Apr 27, T. C. P. · P., & ago, 2019 9:13 AM MT | Last Updated2019skpc19: 4 hours. (2019, April 27). Humboldt Broncos player returns home for first time since crash | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ryan-straschnitzki-returns-home-1.5113947 Brother of injured Humboldt Broncos player involved in crash, hit by alleged drunk driver | Globalnews.ca. (2019, April 16). Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/5171953/brother-humboldt-bronco-car-crash/ Father of Humboldt Bronco player got apology in tearful meeting with truck driver | CTV News. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/father-of-humboldt-bronco-player-got-apology-in-tearful-meeting-with-truck-driver-1.4278271 Gravel, B., Apr 16, · The Canadian Press · Posted:, & April 16, 2019 7:20 AM CT | Last Updated: (2019, April 16). “This was too much:” Brother of injured Bronco involved in weekend crash | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/this-was-too-much-brother-of-injured-bronco-involved-in-weekend-crash-1.5099734 Humboldt Broncos athletic therapist Dayna Brons dies as a result of injuries suffered in fatal bus crash | Globalnews.ca. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/4138791/humboldt-broncos-trainer-dayna-brons-dies/ Humboldt Broncos bus crash—Wikipedia. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humboldt_Broncos_bus_crash Humboldt Broncos crash: Driver sentenced to 8 years | CTV News. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/humboldt-broncos-crash-driver-sentenced-to-8-years-1.4347220 Humboldt Broncos families support hockey assistance program after criticism | Globalnews.ca. (2019, April 16). Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/5172285/humboldt-broncos-families-assistance-program/ Humboldt Broncos’ Parker Tobin remembered at celebration of life west of Edmonton | Globalnews.ca. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/4146000/humboldt-broncos-parker-tobin-celebration-of-life-hockey-stony-plain/ Humboldt Broncos player Layne Matechuk leaves hospital after 6-month stay | Globalnews.ca. (2018, October 5).

A jury found Raymond Cormier “not guilty” in the murder of fifteen year old Tina Fontaine on February 22, 2018. She weighed 72 pounds at the time of her murder - so tiny.  It made the brutal death seem even more gruesome because her stature was that of a young child.  Her murder would inspire the Federal Government of Canada to order an inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.  In the meantime, the hurt and disappointment over Tina Fontaines murder would have a long reach in devastating a chain of family and friends that leave you wondering where does the pain ever end.  In fact will it ever end?

Tina Fontaine did call in to tell police that “Sebastian” or Raymond Cormier, did in fact steal a truck.  It set in stone the fact of where she was, and what time and date she was there. Her displeasure with Raymond was enough to motivate her to make that call, and it gives us just that little nagging certainty that there was in fact a reason for Cormier to hurt her.

Tina Michelle Fontaine, was born on the first of January in 1999. Raised by her great aunt Thelma Favel,  and uncle Joseph Favel for over ten years ……… Tina’s  early life started out tough. She lived on the Sagkeeng First Nation Reserve and later in Powerview - Pine Falls, Man.  Her father, Eugene, when 41 was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He was told he would not survive longer than four months. Tina’s great aunt Thelma helped take care of her and her father.  At one point he went on a three day bender in 2011 with his friends Nicholas Abraham and Jonathan Starr. They argued about money and Eugene was beaten many times over several hours. Eugene  was then dragged out to a shed - and in that cold fall night he was left there … tied up and without a shirt on. Her father's violent death deeply affected Tina. "She was very hurt, very lost.  That's when she drifted away." Said her great aunt.

Jian Ghomeshi is a Canadian musician, writer, and former CBC radio broadcaster. Part of the horizon of the arts in Canada for over thirty years. A celebrated Juno nominee, and a Gemini winner for his radio broadcast "Q - With Jian Ghomeshi." Anyone who is anyone sat across from Jian to be interviewed and many, even performed live in his studio. Jian is embroiled in the biggest sexual assault trail in the history of Canadian broadcasting. Part 3 explores what happened behind the scenes to bring this case to court. WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA CBC NEWS The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate The Trial of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate   Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer, Marie Henein, speaks to Peter Mansbridge Jian Ghomeshi | Timeline of Events The Ghomeshi Verdict - TFF Episode 35 Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation by Kevin Donovan 1982 by Jian Ghomeshi

The trial that would create change in Canada.  Jian Ghomeshi, the media celebrity. He is a musician, a journalist, author and broadcaster that’s been in the business for thirty years.  Then he is accused of sexual assault and choking to overcome resistance. Three women attended trial as witness to the charges. It all will boils down to the credibility of the witnesses and their accounts of what transpired before, during and even after the attacks.  We will explore more of the details of the case, and examine the verdict. So please, don’t leave me.  **PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS*** WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Research and writing: Bonnie Lee Music: Is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Firebrand by Kevin MacLeodSource:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100830Artist: http://incompetech.com/  Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeodSource: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100782Artist: http://incompetech.com/   CBC NEWS The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate The Trial of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate   Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer, Marie Henein, speaks to Peter Mansbridge Jian Ghomeshi | Timeline of Events The Ghomeshi Verdict - TFF Episode 35 Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation by Kevin Donovan 1982 by Jian Ghomeshi

Jian Ghomeshi is a Canadian musician, writer, and former CBC radio broadcaster.  Part of the horizon of the arts in Canada for over thirty years.  A celebrated Juno nominee, and a Gemini winner for his radio broadcast "Q - Wtih Jian Ghomeshi."  Anyone who is anyone sat across from Jian to be interviewed and many, even performed live in his studio.  Jian is embroiled in the biggest sexual assault trail in the history of Canadian broadcasting.  In front of the mic he is kind, charismatic and very charming, behind closed doors he is a man struggling with demons of never belonging, and never being good enough.  A private mans very personal and sexual identity is waved through the media by multiple women who have remained silent for so long.  The real question is twofold , how did so many people know and not act on the insights they had?  How did Canada's public broadcaster not respond to issues that were brought to them by women who claimed it was "hell" working in the "Q" offices?    ***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS*** WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Research and writing: Bonnie Lee  CBC NEWS The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate The Trial of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate   Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer, Marie Henein, speaks to Peter Mansbridge Jian Ghomeshi | Timeline of Events The Ghomeshi Verdict - TFF Episode 35 Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation by Kevin Donovan 1982 by Jian Ghomeshi

Here is a case out of the Canadian Maritime Province of New Brunswick. Two brothers, Connor and Noah spent the day with a close family friend at his father's farm. That evening they slept overnight with his son at an apartment just in front of their family home. For their mother, step father, and even the family friend there was no reason to worry for their safety....or, was there? This case has a special focus on how our decisions can determine our fate, and when many people make poor decisions together - it can be a fatal disaster. ***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS A MOMENT OF INTENSITY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS*** WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA  Research and writing: Bonnie Lee  RESOURCES Global News The Star You Tube

This quintessential drifter was the focus for police re-investigating the 1981 murder of doughnut shop waitress Barbara Stoppel, 16, a crime that led to the wrongful conviction of Thomas Sophonow.This quintessential drifter was the focus for police re-investigating the 1981 murder of doughnut shop waitress Barbara Stoppel, 16, a crime that led to the wrongful conviction of Thomas Sophonow. WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Written and hosted by:  Bonnie Lee Main information sources: Stoppel - The Book By Andrew Mikolajewski   Additional information sources: The Science of Preventing Dangerous Psychopathy Botched case dies with Terry Arnold By TOM BRODBECK Arnold's Crimes

On December 23, 1981 16-year-old Barbara Gayle Stoppel was found unconscious on the floor of the woman's washroom at a Donut Shop in Winnipeg, Man.  where she worked as a waitress. She’d been strangled and died a few days later. Numerous witnesses observed a suspicious male in the store moments before her body was discovered..CONTENT WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language, adult themes and content of a violent and disturbing nature. Recommended additional resources: Stoppel The Book by Andrew Mikolajewski Information sources: The Fifth Estate YouTube WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Research and writing: Bonnie Lee  Music credits: Music below is used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On December 23 1981 16-year-old Barbara Gayle Stoppel was found unconscious on the floor of the woman's washroom at a Donut Shop in Winnipeg, Man.  where she worked as a waitress. She’d been strangled and died a few days later. Numerous witnesses observed a suspicious male in the store moments before her body was discovered.. CONTENT WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language, adult themes and content of a violent and disturbing nature. WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Writer, researcher and host:  Bonnie Lee Music below is used under an Attribution License Crossing the Divide - Kevin MacLeod Hymn - Scott Buckley   Main information sources in episode : Book: Stoppel by Andrew Mikolajewski Lecture:  The Problem with Eyewitness Testimony

Guido Amsel, 51, is on trial for attempted murder and explosives-related charges after three bombs were mailed within the city of Winnipeg in July 2015, following an explosion at his ex-wife’s home in 2013 after a lengthy and brutal divorce.He pleaded not guilty to all of the charges, and provincial court Judge Tracey Lord is hearing the Crown’s case against him, which was scheduled to include testimony from two lawyers who stopped working for Amsel in 2014. CONTENT WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language, adult themes and content of a violent and disturbing nature. WRITING ABOUT CRIME - CANADIAN TRUE CRIME CASES Writer, researcher and host:  Bonnie Lee Music credits in episodes Music below is used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The tracks below come from Royalty Free Music: Gymnopedie No 3 Reminiscing - Incompetech- Kevin MacLeod Water Lily- incompetech - Kevin macLeod Dreams Become Real Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) The tracks below come from the Free Music Archive: Pictures of the Floating World-05 - Break Through Scott_Holmes  07  Postcards Opening Reminiscing - Incompetech- Kevin MacLeod Water Lily- incompetech - Kevin macLeod Kai_Engel_-_09_-_Plague   Main information sources in episode  : https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/guido-amsel-takes-the-stand-in-his-own-attempted-murder-trial-1.3720075 http://nationalpost.com/news/canada/winnipeg-police-warn-there-may-be-more-bombs-after-charging-man-with-attempted-murder-in-law-firm-explosion http://nationalpost.com/news/canada/bomb-explodes-at-winnipeg-law-office-leaving-woman-with-severe-injures-police-say https://globalnews.ca/news/2093529/49-year-old-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-winnipeg-explosion/ https://globalnews.ca/news/2093970/live-stream-winnipeg-police-brief-media-about-bombings/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/accused-bomber-guido-amsel-had-previous-contact-with-police-1.3141470 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/guido-amsel-charged-in-connection-to-winnipeg-law-firm-bombing-1.3139172 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-lawyer-maria-mitousis-38-injured-by-bomb-in-law-office-1.3137214 https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/did-you-bomb-iris-s-house-witness-in-guido-amsel-trial-testifies-about-conversation-with-accused-1.3672854 https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/11/08/winnipeg-lawyer-injured-in-letter-bombing-covered-in-blood-after-attack-court-hears.html https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/maria-mitousis-s-coworkers-called-by-crown-in-letter-bomb-trial-1.3669003 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/iris-amsel-testifies-alleged-mail-bombing-1.4411509 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/maria-mitousis-mail-bomb-anniversary-1.3656778 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/maria-mitousis-winnipeg-lawyer-injured-in-bomb-blast-thankhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/alleged-bomber-can-t-find-legal-help-after-explosion-injures-winnipeg-lawyer-1.3145543s-police-paramedics-1.3250405 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/maria-mitousis-winnipeg-lawyer-injured-in-bomb-blast-thanks-police-paramedics-1.3250405 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/accused-bomber-guido-amsel-appeared-to-make-peace-with-ex-wife-in-recent-months-1.3141961 https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/judge-must-decide-if-guido-amsels-former-lawyer-is-allowed-to-take-the-stand-457812243.html https://globalnews.ca/news/3873639/defence-accuse-amsels-ex-wife-of-being-the-real-winnipeg-letter-bomber/ https://globalnews.ca/news/3753627/evidence-debated-in-case-of-accused-winnipeg-letter-bomber-guido-amsel/ https://globalnews.ca/news/3821256/trial-for-accused-letter-bomber-set-to-start-tuesday/ https://globalnews.ca/news/3763213/manitoba-judge-rejects-accused-letter-bombers-attempt-to-toss-dna-evidence/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/iris-amsel-guido-amsel-trial-1.4412970 https://globalnews.ca/news/3864861/guido-amsel-filed-complaint-with-rcmp-about-money-missing-from-his-business-court/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/m

The murder case of a young woman whose body has not been found hinges upon a "large and complex" body of circumstantial evidence.  Laura Babcock, a troubled 23-year-old Toronto woman, vanished five years ago.Two men — Dellen Millard and Mark Smich — are accused of killing Babcock in July 2012 and burning her body in an animal incinerator.   CONTENT WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language, adult themes and content of a violent and disturbing nature. WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Writer, researcher and host:  Bonnie Lee Music credits in episodes Music below is used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Dot Sessions:Down by the Bank - Free Music Archive Ether - Silent Partner  YouTube Audio Library Reminiscing - Incompetech.com  Kevin MacLeod Peppers Theme - incompetech.com  Kevin MacLeod There Will Be Romance - incompetech.com  Kevin MacLeod Main information sources in episode  : http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-murder-trial-a-timeline-of-the-crown-s-case-1.4418858 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-day-eight-1.4380703 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-day-7-1.4379268 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-week-2-trial-smich-millard-1.4376318 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/accused-killer-dellen-millard-asked-friend-to-keep-tabs-on-laura-babcock-jury-hears-1.4410532 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/co-accused-dellen-millard-calls-for-mistrial-at-laura-babcock-murder-trial-1.4448271 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-wednesday-1.4391641 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-wednesday-1.4391641 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-day-7-1.4379268 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-murder-trial-day-nine-1.4383035 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/babcock-trial-day-14-1.4396243 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/babcock-trial-day-four-1.4371985 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-murder-trial-day-ten-1.4385421 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-1.4415122 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/babcock-murder-trial-1.4387396  https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2017/12/16/dellen-millard-mark-smich-found-guilty-of-murder-in-laura-babcocks-death.html https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2017/12/14/his-letters-to-a-girlfriend-were-the-undoing-of-dellen-millard.html http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/bosma-noudga-testimony-laughter-1.3565679 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/what-the-jury-didn-t-hear-at-the-laura-babcock-murder-trial-1.4436776 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ten-things-jurors-at-the-laura-babcock-trial-did-not-hear/article37305652/ http://www.annrbrocklehurst.com/tag/christina-noudga https://globalnews.ca/news/585372/who-is-mark-smich/ https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/12/17/convicted-killer-dellen-millard-sent-chilling-letters-to-an-ex-girlfriend-he-was-ordered-not-to-talk-to-how-did-they-get-to-her.html http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/judge-refuses-dellen-millard-s-request-for-mistrial-at-laura-babcock-murder-trial-1.4448271 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/judge-refuses-dellen-millard-s-request-for-mistrial-at-laura-babcock-murder-trial-1.4448271 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/babcock-witnesses-millard-self-represent-1.4442636 Video clip sources in episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5EL6jRCAFk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n324nhK5xiY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh_cPKWAH1M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwLgv3YhsTM

Laura Babcock PART 1 The murder case of a young woman whose body has not been found hinges upon a "large and complex" body of circumstantial evidence.  Laura Babcock, a troubled 23-year-old Toronto woman, vanished five years ago.Two men — Dellen Millard and Mark Smich — are accused of killing Babcock in July 2012 and burning her body in an animal incinerator.   CONTENT WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language, adult themes and content of a violent and disturbing nature.   Writer, researcher and host:  Bonnie Lee Music credits in episodes Music below is used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Dot Sessions:Down by the Bank - Free Music Archive Ether - Silent Partner  YouTube Audio Library Reminiscing - Incompetech.com  Kevin MacLeod Peppers Theme - incompetech.com  Kevin MacLeod There Will Be Romance - incompetech.com  Kevin MacLeod Main information sources in episode  : http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-murder-trial-a-timeline-of-the-crown-s-case-1.4418858 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-day-eight-1.4380703 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-day-7-1.4379268 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-week-2-trial-smich-millard-1.4376318 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/accused-killer-dellen-millard-asked-friend-to-keep-tabs-on-laura-babcock-jury-hears-1.4410532 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/co-accused-dellen-millard-calls-for-mistrial-at-laura-babcock-murder-trial-1.4448271 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-wednesday-1.4391641 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-wednesday-1.4391641 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-day-7-1.4379268 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-murder-trial-day-nine-1.4383035 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/babcock-trial-day-14-1.4396243 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/babcock-trial-day-four-1.4371985 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-murder-trial-day-ten-1.4385421 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-trial-1.4415122 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/babcock-murder-trial-1.4387396  https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2017/12/16/dellen-millard-mark-smich-found-guilty-of-murder-in-laura-babcocks-death.html https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2017/12/14/his-letters-to-a-girlfriend-were-the-undoing-of-dellen-millard.html http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/bosma-noudga-testimony-laughter-1.3565679 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/what-the-jury-didn-t-hear-at-the-laura-babcock-murder-trial-1.4436776 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ten-things-jurors-at-the-laura-babcock-trial-did-not-hear/article37305652/ http://www.annrbrocklehurst.com/tag/christina-noudga https://globalnews.ca/news/585372/who-is-mark-smich/ https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/12/17/convicted-killer-dellen-millard-sent-chilling-letters-to-an-ex-girlfriend-he-was-ordered-not-to-talk-to-how-did-they-get-to-her.html http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/judge-refuses-dellen-millard-s-request-for-mistrial-at-laura-babcock-murder-trial-1.4448271 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/judge-refuses-dellen-millard-s-request-for-mistrial-at-laura-babcock-murder-trial-1.4448271 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/babcock-witnesses-millard-self-represent-1.4442636 Video clip sources in episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5EL6jRCAFk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n324nhK5xiY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh_cPKWAH1M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwLgv3YhsTM

Helen Betty Osborne was a Cree Aboriginal woman from Norway House reserve. She was kidnapped and murdered while walking down Third Street in The Pas, Manitoba.  CONTENT WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language, adult themes and content of a violent and disturbing nature.   Music below is used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The Following Music Is From Incompetech Music: The North Past The Edge Lost Time http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/collections.php   Main information sources in episode  : The Death of Helen Betty Osborne - The Aboriginal Justice Implementation Commission https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Betty_Osborne http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/osborne-killer-gets-life-sentence-1.939552 Video clip sources in episode: Master Filmmaker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L2Cw0KOoL4&t=100s

Dennis Oland, a 47-year-old man who was charged with bludgeoning his millionaire father, Richard, to death in July 2011. The trial was one of the longest and most expensive in the history of Saint John, N.B., a port city of 140,000 people who usually share a remarkably rainproof good nature.  CONTENT WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language, adult themes and content of a violent and disturbing nature.     Credits:  WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Writer, researcher and host:  Bonnie Lee Music credits in episodes Music below is used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The tracks below come from Royalty Free Music: Bortex - Silence And Then We Twinkle - DL Sounds Main information sources in episode  : Jack Katz - Seductions of Crime Greg Marquis - Truth & Honour.  The Death Of Richard Oland And The Trial Of Dennis Oland. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/dennis-oland-supreme-court-decision-appeal-murder-1.4176092 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Richard_Oland https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/dennis-oland-to-face-murder-retrial-in-fathers-death/article35680031/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com& https://globalnews.ca/news/3769160/two-halifax-men-plead-guilty-to-assaulting-accused-killer-dennis-oland-in-n-b-prison/ https://globalnews.ca/news/3343283/defence-argues-5-reasons-why-the-supreme-court-should-acquit-dennis-oland/ http://nationalpost.com/news/canada/dennis-oland-chokes-back-tears-as-he-tells-court-he-misses-the-father-hes-accused-of-killing http://nationalpost.com/news/canada/answer-your-damn-phone-woman-who-had-affair-with-richard-oland-tells-murder-trial-of-final-calls-texts http://nationalpost.com/opinion/christie-blatchford-could-dennis-oland-go-from-killer-to-happy-shopper-in-68-minutes https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/one-among-many/201404/patricide http://www.mdedge.com/currentpsychiatry/article/64088/schizophrenia-other-psychotic-disorders/parricide-characteristics http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/dennis-oland-begins-testimony-at-his-murder-trial/ http://www.macleans.ca/news/closing-arguments-begin-at-dennis-olands-murder-trial/ http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/the-oland-murder-trial-that-took-new-brunswick-by-storm/ http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/dennis-oland-found-guilty-of-second-degree-murder-in-fathers-death/ http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/oland-lawyers-launch-attack-on-house-of-cards-murder-conviction/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Brunswick http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/episodes/2015-2016/the-dick-oland-case-murder-in-the-family http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/dennis-oland-murder-retrial-date-conference-1.4382671 Video clip sources in episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0ATlaXzdzA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dws6sG6PTA0