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*This is the final episode before our summer slowdown - thanks so much for listening! ----------------- ONTARIO - It started with a shocking message in a private chat: “I’ve just slaughtered my entire family.” What was first thought of as a grim joke soon became a frantic race to uncover the truth… and prevent a real-life horror from getting worse. The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime, how it impacted the community, and how it might have been prevented. Some n...
From the creators of the award-winning podcast They Walk Among Us comes The Lost Boys of Wineville—an extended limited series spanning 30 in-depth episodes. This gripping true-crime saga unravels a chilling story that unfolded nearly a century ago in the shadow of the recently erected Hollywoodland sign, and reached its harrowing conclusion on a remote poultry ranch… For more information, visit www.thelostboysofwineville.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR - On a freezing night in Norman’s Cove, a brutal attack leaves the small coastal town shaken to its core. As police investigate, a twisted plot starts to unravel… The intention of this episode is to honour the victim of a harrowing crime that was largely ignored by the media at the time, and resulted in harmful rumours. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Additional content warning: this case contains some details of graphic violence...
ALBERTA - [Part 3 of 3] At trial, Jade Richardson and Jeremy Steinke’s final testimonies are weighed against the forensic evidence, and the picture of what exactly happened inside that house starts to take shape.... leading to the final conclusion. Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the communit...
ALBERTA - [Part 2 of 3] After three members of the Richardson family are found dead, the police continue to search for the missing 12-year-old girl. But a darker picture has started to emerge involving her 23-year-old boyfriend. * Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have...
ALBERTA - A three-part series — A little boy peered through the window of a neighbour’s home one Sunday in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and discovered a scene so horrific it would shock even seasoned police officers. A frantic search began for a missing 12-year-old girl. * Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it im...
ONTARIO - [Part 3 of 3] As the perpetrators of the Bandidos Massacre try to get away with it, a covert police investigation is closing in on them — with the help of a secret police informant. The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines. Book recommendation: Bandido Massacre: A True Story of Bikers, Brotherhood and Betrayal , 2010, by Peter Edwards Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month ...
ONTARIO - [Part 2 of 3] As the call is made to pull the patches of the Toronto Bandidos, tensions escalate, leading to a final ultimatum ...and a devastating betrayal. The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines. Listen early and ad-free now: For premium feed subscribers on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This mon...
ONTARIO - A three-part series. After a rural Ontario farmer makes a shocking discovery on a field, the quiet village of Shedden finds itself the backdrop to one of Canada’s most infamous mass murders. It was the bloody culmination of shifting alliances in the outlaw biker underworld in Canada—but it’s also a deeper story about a search for connection and belonging… that ultimately ended in a senseless tragedy. The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sens...
ALBERTA - After a 15-year-old boy dies a horrific death in a shocking incident, the city of Calgary demands justice. But what really happened that day? The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines to uncover the truth of what happened. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Listen early and ad-free now: For premium feed subscribers on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supe...
[Part 2 of 2] Was Canadian Teenager David Curtis an innocent party who unexpectedly found himself in the middle of a very bad situation? Or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode: the trial. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to...
A two-part series - A teenager from Nova Scotia is invited to stay with his wealthy school friend on the Jersey Shore, but finds himself at the centre of an American horror story. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This m...
BRITISH COLUMBIA - [Part 2 of 2] Dramatic headlines continue as three teenagers are tried for their roles in the murders of a mother and grandmother, with spoiled heir Darren Huenemann at the center of it all. While he and Derik Lord testify with their own conflicting versions of events, the youngest, David Muir remains silent... for now. But the theatrics and shocking updates would continue long after the trial — leading to a dramatic prison escape and another confession. The intention of this ...
BRITISH COLUMBIA - [Part 1 of 2] When police are called to do a welfare check at the home of a fashion store owner, they're confronted with a shocking sight. Lying on the kitchen floor are the lifeless bodies of two women, their faces covered in dishcloths. There's blood everywhere. It looks as if Doris Leatherbarrow and her daughter Sharon Huenemann were killed just as they were serving up dinner for two guests. Who were the guests? And where were they now? The intention of this series is to ta...
ONTARIO - [Part 2 of 2 ] Lawyer Bruce Lorenz had been shot dead at Warden Subway Station in the east of Toronto, and the police believed they knew exactly who did it. The first degree murder trial revealed many new truths… and dropped several bombshells. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and reveal the inner workings of the criminal justice system. If you happen to know anyone related to this case, please respect their priva...
ONTARIO - [Part 1 of 2 ] On a dark icy evening at a suburban Toronto subway station, a parking lot attendant came across an odd sight: protruding out of the driver’s side window of a tan Mustang, was a pair of legs. They belonged to a 36-year-old lawyer. And he was dead. The investigation that ensued uncovered a deadly tale of sex, lies, betrayal and corruption, that would be called Canada’s version of “Double Indemnity”. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime se...
Christine Harron, a book-loving teenager from Hanover, Ontario, leaves for school in the spring of 1993 and is never seen again. A suspect emerges, confessing to her murder, but the case falls apart and Christine's family are left without answers. In Season 9 of the award winning podcast Someone Knows Something, David Ridgen, along with Christine's mother, reopen the investigation and come face to face with the man who said he killed Chrissy. Someone Knows Something is the investigative true cri...
This episode delves into the brutal murder of Irene Carter in Lethbridge, Alberta, and the subsequent investigation that leads to a shocking suspect: her own daughter, Lisa Bowman. The episode explores the complex family dynamics, financial motives, and deceptive tactics employed by Lisa, revealing a tragic story of elder abuse and betrayal. Ultimately, Lisa Bowman's lies unravel, leading to her conviction for second-degree murder, leaving a community in shock and a family torn apart.
Amber Tuccaro was 20 years old when she left her infant son with a friend at a motel on the outskirts of Edmonton, and got into a vehicle with an unknown man.She was never seen alive again.But Amber left an important clue: A chilling recording of what appear to be the final moments of her life — and the voice of the man who may be her killer. In this special episode, Kristi Lee is in studio with Jana G. Pruden , an award-winning investigative journalist with the Globe and Mail who spent seven mo...
[Part 2 of 2] The surprising conclusion to the story of Dr. John Schneeberger, the crimes he committed, the lengths he went to get away with them — and the aftermath. * Additional content warning: this series includes some details of sexual assault, including of an underage person. Please take care when listening. The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been chang...
SASKATCHEWAN [Part 1 of 2] A 23-year old woman shows up at a hospital in Regina saying something “very bad” happened to her at another hospital the night before. The bizarre story that unravelled over the following decade would be described by some as a battle of David Vs Goliath. Others would say it was taken straight from science fiction. * Additional content warning: this series includes some details of sexual assault, including of an underage person. Please take care when listening. The inte...
[Part 2 of 2] The shocking conclusion to the story of 18-year-old Matthew Charles Lamb, the infamous Oak Ridge Experiment at Penetanguishene and one heartbroken author’s quest for truth. The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime in the context of a very different era of Canadian history. Recommended resources: Watching the Devil Dance: How a Spree killer Slipped through the Cracks of the Criminal Justice System 2020, Will Toffan F-Ward: Oak Ridge Mental Hospital do...
Welcome back to a new season of Canadian True Crime! [Part 1 of 2] The unbelievable story of 18-year-old Matthew Charles Lamb, who grabbed his uncle’s shotgun and took to the streets of Windsor, Ontario in 1966. What happened next involves the infamous Oak Ridge Experiment at Penetanguishene, a global mercenary career cut short, and one heartbroken author’s quest for truth. The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime in the context of a very different era of Canadian...
[ Part 4 of 4 ] The Truth Hidden documents and files are released through a Freedom of Information request, strongly suggesting that what actually happened on August 31, 2009 was different to the narrative presented by the press — and in court. In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country for some people. List...
[ Part 3 of 4 ] How the Justice System Failed The controversial 2010 hearing where the prosecutor announced his decision to withdraw charges. While Darcy’s father expected that result, something seemed significantly wrong with how the prosecutor chose to explain how the decision was made. In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works diff...
[ Part 2 of 4 ] How the Media Failed In the wake of Darcy’s death, a crisis PR firm succeeds in influencing the media – and public perception – with misleading and false information. In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country for some people. Release schedule: New episodes each day with the final episode on ...
TORONTO - A special new presentation to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the controversial death of Toronto bike messenger Darcy Allan Sheppard. [ Part 1 of 4 ] Sheppard v Bryant On August 31, 2009, there was a catastrophic collision between a cyclist and a motorist on a busy downtown Toronto street — a collision so unfathomable that it shocked bystanders and the city at large. Darcy Allan Sheppard died on the street that night. The motorist, former Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant was...
Hi there, our new season starts on September 9. But for now... Darcy Allan Sheppard Updates: 15th Annual Memorial Gathering - please join us: Date and time: Saturday, August 31, 3 p.m. Location: 151 Bloor Street West , Ghost Bike opposite Tiffany & Co. Close to Bloor St and Avenue Road. Release of new series: Starting tomorrow through Friday, we'll be releasing a new, re-mastered and edited version of our original series from 2022 to commemorate the anniversary. More information: www.canadia...
[Part 2 of 2] Featuring interviews with survivors Josh Whiteway and Kerri Kehoe, we continue to look back at cases we've covered with major updates in past years. Approximate timestamps (Give or take a few minutes depending on ad breaks) 1:30 Lush & Whiteway Families car crash (update from Josh Whiteway) 9:00 Jacob Hoggard updates 16:00 The Kingston Cases (update from Kerri Kehoe re Richard Charles Joyce) 30:00 Legacy Christian Academy and Mile Two Church Scandal #legacyofabuse 54:00 Kelly E...
[Part 1 of 2] This two-part series will report back on the cases we’ve covered that have had major updates over the past years. Approximate timestamps (Give or take a few minutes depending on ad breaks) 7:00 Robert Pickton 13:00 Renfrew County Massacre 20:00 Madison Scott 23:00 Dellen Millard and Mark Smich 28:00 Multiple Murders / Consecutive sentences 33:00 The Harrison Family Murders 44:00 The Brentwood Five 53:00 Paul Bernardo 1:06:00 Use of AI Voices - update and feedback More information o...
