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A Million Other Choices

Kim Tollerredcircle.com

When my niece was murdered in 2018, my interest in true crime turned to an obsession. I cover mostly Canadian cases and largely from my hometown of Calgary. I respect the victims and their families because I’ve been there. Every victims story deserves to be told. No chatting about my personal life or witty banter….I just get right to the case and tell the victim’s story. My personal story can be found in Season 1, episodes 17&18. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw

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Episodes

Kristian Ayoungman

Kristian was an up and coming hockey star, an argument broke out over a pack of cigarettes and Kristian wound up dead. Was it an accident or an on-purpose. You decide. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits - Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/death-clock. License code: US5UCJDLS9RAMDI8 Smells Like Humans Like spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: ...

Jun 20, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Lori Hacking - Utah

Lori had just learned she was 5 weeks pregnant, happily married and about to begin a new adventure in a new city with her handsome and educated husband - when she went missing. What happened to Lori is another example of how everyone you know is capable of murdering you. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/breakdown, License code: IN3XZWTHDAAAYBP2 Smell...

Jun 13, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Ivy Wick - Calgary

Ivy was a smiley little thing with hair the color of sunshine. Not everyone appreciated Ivy's lively spirit. Just a warning - today's case involved injury to a small child. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paulo-kalazzi/unite-the-clans License code: ATMQAA6TIWQCE37L https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/the-point-of-no-return License code: VDAASC1NSY9OKHP6 Smells Like ...

Jun 06, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Sabrina and Amanda DeVito - Quebec

Two young sisters murdered in their own home. The why and the how is is in question....the who is not. Yet another senseless case that confounds me. How does someone take another person's life, and even more confounding - how do you do that to someone you love? Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/threatened. License code: MFDCMBEYWSLZQOPK https://uppbea...

May 30, 202249 minSeason 2Ep. 30

The Belcher Island Massacre

Let's delve into a less known piece of Canada's dark history. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/southern-lord: License code: Q0NSFG652DCUMGJP Loco Lobo, Monolithes from uppbeat.com Smells Like Humans Like spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Support this podcast at...

May 23, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 29

The Klaus Family Massacre

The Klaus family couldn't be a more upstanding and community loving family. Who could want them dead? and why? Could a giant moose-head really be the motive? Support the show: https://www.taylortollerfund.org / https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/wormhole License code: ONEQJIMHUCXGVRDK https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/air License code: DRUDI0ROYZX8CGV2 Smells Like Humans Like spending time with funny friends ...

May 16, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Jandre Botha - South Africa

Jandre Botha, a sweet 4 year old little peanut - too young to choose his parents, was stuck with his mom who choose her partner over him. This one sickens me - not just what happened to little Jandre, but the media coverage given to the case and the details they choose to focus on. Support the show: https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/torus/dark-matter License code: ZAOGRIPRFOJVIO7...

May 09, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Alexandra Flanagan - Barrie ON

Alexandra was a fire cracker and extremely outgoing and friendly. When she went missing in 2007, her family was left in agonizing wonder of where she could have possibly gone. They were not prepared for what they would soon find out about what had happened to their fierce and wonderful wild child. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/mad-carnival License code: DR71DRUCGMLEBQ...

May 02, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Nadia El-Dib - Calgary

Nadia was a fierce and fiery brunette with close family ties. Her brief relationship with a man who never deserved even a minute of her time, led to her tragic and untimely death and forced her sister Racha to pick up her baton and continue the fight for justice not just for her sister Nadia, but for all victims of domestic violence. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstei...

Apr 25, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Teresa Robinson - Manitoba

Respect and acknowledgement to the chiefs and people of the Garden Hill First Nation reserve and the lands that support them. Teresa was on her way home from a birthday party, but never made it. This story tore apart an entire community they believed they were all safe in. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/umbra License code: GIMVXRUYALTKJSPO. Monolithes, by Lobo Lo...

Apr 18, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Reena Virk - Richmond BC

Reena wanted more than anyone to fit in. Torn between culture, religion and peers, she struggled to find her place in the world. Teenagers can be cruel to each other, but no one suspected - they could also be deadly. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/southern-lord License code: Q0NSFG652DCUMGJP; https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/open-season License code: 12VCHYTMIEKX...

Apr 11, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Alesha Macphail - Scotland

Alesha was a delightful and cheery little peanut, spending some time with her grandparents in a town where everyone knows everyone. But no one expected evil lived in their midst. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paulo-kalazzi/unite-the-clans License code: ATMQAA6TIWQCE37L; https://uppbeat.io/t/tristan-barton/genesis License code: NRDWOO9K4X1KRKHF; https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/t...

Apr 04, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Jennifer Jenkins - Ontario

Jennifer Jenkins was a bubbly and popular high school student. Smart and going places. Her brother - not so much. After her brutal murder, her parents were left with an impossible dilemma. Turn your back on your child, or keep them in the fold regardless of their actions. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/coming-after-you License code: YN2DWVYCAHTSH4B1; Beginning by Jason Shaw...

Mar 28, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Jasmine Lovett & Aliya Sanderson - Calgary

A young mother and her little peanut go missing. The main suspect - a jolly, outgoing, talkative douche-canoe. A bizarre and rather unbelievable cover story and an unusual court plea. This story has haunted me since Jasmine and Aliya's disappearance. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/torus/dark-matter License code: ZAOGRIPRFOJVIO7H https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/it-approaches L...

Mar 21, 202245 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Gladys Wakabayashi - Richmond BC

A loving mother and newly single - in the prime of her life. Struck down in the oasis of her own bedroom. The case would be considered cold(ish) for years, until Mr. Big comes along and who done it - is shocking https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/southern-lord License code: Q0NSFG652DCUMGJP; https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: LJUCBRGOSADY...

Mar 14, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Quinn Butt - Newfoundland

Little Quinn Butt was a fierce little diva adored by her Mom, Andrea. Quinn's father Trent, loved little Quinn too, but hated Andrea more. Quinn became a tool for revenge and an entire community was shattered and changed forever. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/umbra License code: GIMVXRUYALTKJSPO; Love and Sorrow by AK, from Uppbeat; Hope by Ghostrifter Official....

Mar 07, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Nina Courtepatte & Ellie Mae Myers-Edmonton

Nina was a star and going places. Her family knew it from an early age. She was brutally struck down by a pack of monsters on fateful night - leaving her family and friends broken. Ellie Mae found herself in the wrong place at the wrong time and encountered the same monsters Nina found and paid the same price. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/anuch/our-champion License code: MJ4...

Feb 21, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Kim and the Girl Who Said Know

I joined forces today with Maria to bring you new knowledge about the 8 stages of intimate partner homicide. Maria is my new favorite person next to my children and Tim - and with her lovely accent she can talk about just about anything and I will listen with attention - so listening to her talk about murder, I found myself fan-girling! You can find Maria at The Girl Who Said Know on Instagram and YouTube. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credit: M...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Robert Raymond Cook - Stettler Alberta

Robert Raymond Cook, just got out of prison for stealing a car when suddenly his entire family is murdered. Did Robert fall victim to bad timing, or did he viciously annihilate his entire family? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Hostiles Inbound by Miquel Johnson; Bankruptcy by AK, https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/bankruptcy License code: YO0YWGYL35WQPICX Support the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclu...

Feb 14, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Serena & Sophia Campione - Barrie, ON

Serena and Sophia were two adorable little angels growing up in the middle of a nasty custody war. As is the case with so many children of divorce, they became casualties of this war and paid the ultimate price. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credit - Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/threatened. License code: MFDCMBEYWSLZQOPK; Atlantis by Jason Shaw of Audionautix.com; Beginning by Jason Shaw of Audionautix...

Feb 07, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Ursula Hermann - Germany

Mysterious ransom calls - a young girl missing. Her brother hunts tirelessly for the truth of her murder and kidnapping. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/menace. License code: LCII5YWRBH3VEHUA. https://uppbeat.io/t/caleb-fincher/breaking-through. License code: YDJRGHQA6BJ5UXOJ Support the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices...

Jan 31, 202238 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Dorothy Woods - Saskatchewan

Dorothy was a vivacious and outgoing woman who was letting her confidence fly. Making plans for a new life when she suddenly up and disappeared. Did she run off to start her future life? or was something more sinister behind her disappearance? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/canadian_crime_podcasts/ Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/coming-after-you. License code: Y...

Jan 24, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Stephanie Novak

Stephanie was a bright shining star. Athletic and going places in her young life. Preyed on by an older man, that refused to let her go. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/menace. License code: LCII5YWRBH3VEHUA – Menace (Theme); https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blank-light. License code: JKLK7F7JRJRYM4RF – Blank Light; https://uppbeat.io/t/caleb-fincher/breaking-through. License code: YDJRGHQA6BJ5UXOJ Su...

Jan 17, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Bruce McArthur - Featuring Melissa & Christie from Buried Motives

Its COLLAB week here at A Million Other Choices!!!. I finally have guests! yay. Join Melissa, Christie and me as we discuss the horrible murders of Bruce McArthur. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credits: Coming After You by RA (theme) License code: YN2DWVYCAHTSH4B1; Friendly Ghost by Danijel Zambo License code: VTBDFOQF1U4FQWIY , licensed by uppbeat.com; Memories by MaxKo Music, licensed under creative commons. Support the show Support this podca...

Jan 10, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Karissa Bourdeau - Nova Scotia

Karissa was a bubbly and vivacious 12 year old, who wasn't happy when her mom made the decision to leave her step dad for a new man. She would ultimately pay the biggest price for her mom's choices. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Coming after you, by RA; Do Not Forsake, by Paulo Kalazzi - license by Uppbeat.com; Friendly Ghost, by Danijel Zambo - license by Uppbeat.com; Our Champion by Anuch, on Music Vine. Support the show Support this ...

Dec 27, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 8

The "Lanzano" Family murders - Calgary AB

The "Lanzano" (not their real name) family from the Philippines were a tight knit family and their house as always full of extended family. Their kindness and generosity were repaid with the sexual abuse of their daughter and the vicious murder of their matriarch and youngest son, who was only 5 years old, in a terrifying and horrific ordeal that the surviving family is haunted with everyday since. https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw Music credits: Sorry by...

Dec 20, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Richard Beebo Russell - Washington

Richard was a fun loving guy. His sense of humor and good cheer were unmatched. Until one day, when he decided he'd had enough and became a bit of a legend. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw Music credits: Coming After You, by RA; Who Knows Sao, by Lobo Loco Support the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

Dec 13, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 6

A Hunt in the Wild - Chynna Deese, Lucas Fowler & Len Dyck

Canada's largest manhunt deep in the Northern Canadian wilderness for two chilling murderers. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credits: Dubstep Light audionautix.com, Edoy license by creative commons, Atlantis audionautix.com, Hope by Ghostrifter Official. Support the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

Dec 06, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Ryan Lovett - Calgary, AB

Ryan Lovett was a spunky and creative young boy until he came down with a bit of a cold. How does a healthy little boy go from the sniffles to dead in a week? Today we examine the case of Ryan Lovett and his unnecessary, and tortuous death. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credits: K.H (Original mix) Ardiko, 2018. License by Creative Commons, freemusicarchive.org. Metaphor, Audionautix.com, 2017. Edoy, by Cloister, 2021. Licensed ...

Nov 29, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Maria Nemeth - Florida

Votes were split between local and not local so I did eenie meenie! Maria Nemeth was a lovely woman who just wanted to find love.....what she found was a monster that tore her life and her very body apart. Graphic warning and sexual violence. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credits: Dark Mystery by Audionautix.com, Blackfly; Audionautix.com, dark-forest by McFunkypants. Support the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...

Nov 22, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 3
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