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Canadian True Crime

Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crimewww.canadiantruecrime.ca

If you love immersive, fact-based and responsible true crime storytelling... Canadian True Crime is for you.


Join Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee as she carefully unravels some of Canada's most compelling crime cases. With meticulous research and a trauma-informed approach, Kristi goes beyond the headlines to uncover surprising truths about crime — and the criminal justice system.

Find out why Canadian True Crime is Canada's top independent podcast.


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Episodes

The Crimes of Russell Williams - Part 1

Welcome back to a new season of Canadian True Crime! In 2010, 27 year old Jessica Lloyd was reported missing from her home in Belleville, Ontario. She hadn't shown up for work, and the last time anybody heard from her was a late evening text message the night before. A week after Jessica disappeared, the OPP called a man in for questioning. What he revealed to police over the next 10 hours would not only come to shock the nation, but many thousands of employees of the Canadian Forces to their co...

Sep 15, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 51

Case Updates and Reflections 2019

Back with the next full episode on Septmeber 15, but here's all of the major updates from the cases I've covered - as well as some of my thoughts and reflections. Approx timestamps of cases discussed: 02:00 The Murder of Tori Stafford - update from her father, Rodney 11:00 Elizabeth Wettlaufer - release of report after inquiry into what happened 14:00 Sara and Taliyah - sentencing of Edward Downey 16:00 The Brentwood Five - thoughts on this, my most controversial episode 21:00 The Murder of Lyle...

Sep 03, 201935 min

The Murder of Tracy Tom

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA In 2003, a local dry cleaner was opening up his shop for the morning, when he saw an abandoned shopping cart with a large object slumped into it. Find out more about: True Crime Podcasts - Live in Toronto - August 18 The Royal Cinema ’s monthly signature series Trans Pulse Project Gender Bandit.com Podcast recommendations Crime Writers On (true crime podcast and documentary reviews, pop culture, and more) CBC's Uncover: The Cat Lady Case Want to support my sponsors? H...

Jul 15, 201948 minEp. 50

The Crimes of Elizabeth Wettlaufer - Part 2

Bethe Wettlaufer finally comes to the attention of the police, and the full extent of her crimes is revealed. Want to support my sponsors? Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Credits:  Research and writing: Gemma Harris Narration, music arrangement, audio production: Kristi Lee Audio editing: Erik Krosby Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime CTC Theme song by We Talk of Dreams  Other credits and sources can be found on the page fo...

Jul 01, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 49

The Crimes of Elizabeth Wettlaufer - Part 1

WOODSTOCK, ONTARIO The decision to place an elderly relative in care is often a difficult and emotional process. That's why it’s vital that long term care facilities offer families peace of mind and reassurance that their loved one is safe and well cared for. This is a tale of where it all went terribly wrong. Find out more about: The Band Played On - a CBC Investigative Podcast Want to support my sponsors? Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Credits:  Res...

Jun 15, 201958 minEp. 48

Jane Hurshman - Part 2

BANGS FALLS, NOVA SCOTIA The continuation of the story of one Canadian woman's life living with domestic violence. Learn more about: Sheltersafe.ca - services to support women trying to leave an abusive relationship Warning signs you might be in an abusive relationship Want to support my sponsors? Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Live shows this summer: True Crime Podcasts - Live in Toronto | August 18, 2-5 pm True Crime Podcast Festival - Chicago | July 13,...

Jun 01, 201957 minEp. 47

Jane Hurshman - Part 1

BANGS FALLS, NOVA SCOTIA This is the story of one Canadian woman's life living with domestic violence. Learn more about: True Crime Podcasts - Live in Toronto | August 18, 2-5 pm True Crime Podcast Festival - Chicago | July 13, all day Podcast recommendation: OPPO - a politics discussion by CANADALAND Want to support my sponsors? Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Credits:   Research and writing: Haley Grey Writing, narration, music arrangement, mixing: K...

May 29, 201955 minEp. 46

Sara and Taliyah

CALGARY, ALBERTA - In 2016, a single mother failed to drop off her 5 year old daughter at daycare, and from there began a family's worst nightmare.  Learn more about: True Crime Podcast Festival  | Chicago, July 13 True Crime Podcasts - Live in Toronto | Toronto, August 18 (tickets coming soon!) Unresolved Podcast   Want to support my sponsors? Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Credits: Research and writing: Charlie Worroll Narra...

May 01, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 45

The Brentwood Five

CALGARY, ALBERTA - Early in the morning in 2014 police in responded to three separate 911 calls. There had been a stabbing incident at a house in Brentwood, a suburb in the northwest of the city. It only took police a few minutes to arrive, and once they did, the scene that greeted them would be something they would never forget. Learn more about: Quinterra Legacy Garden Espionage by Parcast Network Want to support sponsors? Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors ...

Apr 15, 20191 hr 20 minEp. 44

The Jenkins Family

CHATHAM, ONTARIO In 1998, a shocking tragedy would occur that would turn immediately a family upside down and divide a community along the way. Want to support sponsors? Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Learn more: Level 16 - new Canadian film | Watch the trailer | Follow on Facebook | Follow on Instagram Rodney Stafford’s Ottawa Protest  and how you can help Life With Murder  - 2009 documentary on the Jennifer Jenkins / Mason Jenkins story directe...

Apr 01, 20191 hrEp. 43

Brent and Brendan McGuigan

From PEI, the story of a family feud that lasted for decades - in the eyes of one man who couldn’t get past his obsession. Want to support sponsors? Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Learn more: Hostage by Parcast Misconduct True Crime Podcast Get ad free episodes for $2 a month: www.patreon.com/canadiantruecrime Credits: Research and writing: Charlie Worroll from Impact Statement Narration, music arrangement, audio production: Kristi Lee Audio editing: Erik ...

Mar 15, 201938 minEp. 42

Bonus: Interview with Bret McCann (Travis Vader case)

As promised, this is the follow up to episode 41. This Impact Statement episode that features an interview with Bret McCann - the son of Lyle and Marie McCann, who were murdered by Travis Vader. Subscribe to Impact Statement so you don't miss an episode. See you tomorrow - March 15 - for the next scheduled episode of Canadian True Crime! Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 14, 201926 min

The Murder of Lyle and Marie McCann

ALBERTA | In 2010, a retired couple embarked on a leisurely road trip in their RV from Alberta to British Columbia. When they didn’t arrive on schedule for an agreed meeting point, their family and friends were left wondering what happened. Meanwhile, who was Travis Vader, and how did he come to be driving their RV? Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Learn more: Crimes of Passion Already Gone - episode on Bill Barilko and 50 Mission C...

Mar 01, 20191 hr 25 minEp. 41

Harrison Family Murders

Mississauga, Ontario - A separated couple have ongoing issues with custody of their children, setting a chain of events in motion that would destroy an entire family. Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Learn more: Nighttime Podcast's series on Lindsay Souvannarath One Eye Open - a British true crime podcast Join my patreon for $2 a month to get ad-free, early-release episodes: www.patreon.com/canadiantruecrime Credits: Research and writing...

Feb 15, 20191 hr 15 minEp. 40

Giant Mine Murders

Yellowknife, NWT  A labour union strike at a gold mine escalates over time, turning bitter and violent, eventually leading to a tragic incident. Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Learn more: Music producer from Australia: Soularflair Join my patreon for $2 a month to get ad-free, early-release episodes: www.patreon.com/canadiantruecrime  Credits: Research: Enya Best Writing, narration, music arrangement: Kristi Lee Audio product...

Feb 01, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 39

The Murder of Daniel Levesque - Part 2

In this second part of the story, Jordan from The Nighttime Podcast interviews Daniel's mom, Stacey—revealling more details that will make anyone with a respect for justice scream. Subscribe to The Nighttime Podcast on Apple Podcast. Visit The Nighttime Podcast website Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 25, 20191 hr 6 min

The Murder of Daniel Levesque - Part 1

Victoria, British Columbia A young musician moves from Revelstoke to Victoria, British Columbia, and meets a man called Joshua Bredo, who offers him a job. Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Podcast recommendations: Rusty Hinges Lagered Tales podcast Nighttime Podcast: Taylor Samson episodes Join my patreon for $2 a month to get ad-free, early-release episodes: www.patreon.com/canadiantruecrime Credits: Research, writing, narration, music ...

Jan 15, 201959 minEp. 38

Tracy Latimer

Wilkie, Saskatchewan The story of a farming family who find themselves in a heartbreaking situation, in what would become one of the most controversial court cases in Canadian history. Podcast recommendations: True Crime Bullsh**: The Story of Israel Keyes Uncover: Bomb on Board Additional resources: Book: Robert Latimer: A story of justice and mercy , by Gary Bauslaugh Dark Topic episode: Dr Kevorkian Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Jo...

Dec 17, 20181 hr 13 minEp. 37

The Murder of Jennifer Cusworth

Kelowna, British Columbia. A pumpkin farmer finds the body of a young woman at the end of his driveway, prompting an investigation that would take years. Learn more: True Crime Podcast Festival - July 13 2019, Chicago Canadian True Crime Merchandise Store Podcast recommendations: Let’s Talk About Sects: A podcast about cults Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Join my patreon for $2 a month to get ad-free, early-release episodes: www.patreo...

Dec 01, 20181 hr 14 minEp. 36

The Murder of Frank and Jocelyn Toope

Beaconsfield, Quebec. The car of a 75 year old retired Anglican minister and his 70 year old wife was found abandoned in a car park. A twisted tale would unravel... Also includes an update on Paul Bernardo's first parole hearing held in October 2018. Podcast recommendations: Don't Talk to Strangers – The Oakland County Child Murders KINGPINS by Parcast My interview on CANADALAND Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Join my patreon to get ear...

Nov 15, 201845 minEp. 35

The Murder of Erin Chorney

Brandon, Manitoba. An independent 18 year old tells her mom she’ll be back in an hour, gets into a car, and is never seen again. Was she just out partying for several days, or was there something more sinister at play? Where was Erin Chorney? See more information on gender-based violence and where to get help Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Podcast recommendations: UNCOVER: Escaping NXIVM by CBC Thunder Bay by CANADALAND Media The Secre...

Nov 01, 20181 hrEp. 34

Dellen Millard and the Murder of his Father

[Part 6 of 6] He's already in jail for two consecutive life sentences for two murders - Tim Bosma and Laura Babcock. In this final episode, we find out what happened with the murder of Dellen Millard's father, Wayne Millard. This episode is part one in a multi-part series that covers three cases over six episodes. All episodes, in order, are: 07 - The Murder of Tim Bosma 08 - Dellen Millard - Part 1 09 - Dellen Millard - Part 2 19 - The Murder of Laura Babcock - Part 1 20 - The Murder of Laura B...

Oct 15, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 33

The Shafia Family

A large family journeys from Afghanistan to Quebec, before the family descends into chaos, ending in a catastrophe. What went so wrong in the Shafia family?   Learn more about: The Search for Ryan Shtuka (Night Time Podcast) The Wrongful Conviction of Ronald Moffatt (Impact Statement Podcast) Music in this episode was by Soularflair Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Podcast recommendations: Murder Road Trip It's Haunted: What Now? &n...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 16 minEp. 32

The Crimes of Peter Woodcock: Canada's youngest serial killer

TORONTO, ONTARIO. The story of Canada's youngest serial killer, Peter Woodcock, and the wrongful conviction of Ron Moffatt. In the mid 1950s in Toronto, a black-haired teenager on a bicycle terrorized downtown neighborhoods. How long would it take the police before they caught him? And who would get caught in the crossfire?   Learn more about: The Boy on the Bicycle: A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction in Toronto book by Nate Hendley True Crime Podcast Festival 2019 Subscribe to: Impact...

Sep 15, 201859 minEp. 31

Case Updates, Mistakes, Opinions :)

Hi everyone! There have been quite a few updates to cases I've covered, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to update you all.   Sponsor & resources: Tweed.com - for all your cannabis information WATCH: How to talk about Indigenous people   BOOK: Stephen Truscott - Decades of Injustice by Nate Hendley BOOK: The Boy on the Bicycle: A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction in Toronto  by Nate Hendley   Timestamps to cases covered: First: Ecole Polytechnique 7:45: Curtis V...

Aug 20, 201834 min

The Murder of Johnny Altinger

Truth and reality blended in a murder case in Edmonton that came to be known internationally as the “Dexter Murder”. It all started on October 3, 2008.   Dating profile as mentioned Pictures of Canadian Crime Podcast Event - July 22   Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors   Podcast recommendations: Australian True Crime Southern Fried True Crime The Westside Fairytales   Join my patreon to get early, ad-free episodes and m...

Aug 08, 20181 hr 15 minEp. 30

École Polytechnique Massacre - Part 2

[Part 2 of 2] The conclusion to the 1989 Montreal Massacre story that took place at École Polytechnique, exploring the massacre itself and the aftermath.   TIME STAMP: To forward just past the massacre - 26:50   Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Podcast recommendations: Distorsion Podcast Join my patreon to get early, ad-free episodes and more:  www.patreon.com/canadiantruecrime     Credits: Narration and mus...

Jul 15, 20181 hr 6 minEp. 29

École Polytechnique Massacre - Part 1

In 1989, a 25-year-old man with a rifle entered the École Polytechnique engineering school with a specific target in mind: women. The ensuing massacre would go on to have lasting effects on the province of Québec, as well as the entire nation.  Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors   Podcast recommendations: Pretend Radio We're All Just Pretending   Join my patreon to get early, ad-free episodes and more:  www.patreon.com/...

Jul 07, 201855 minEp. 28

Angela Nicholson & Curtis Vey

Melfort, Saskatchewan. Two farming families found themselves linked together under the most shocking of circumstances. Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Podcast recommendation: Swindled   For information sources, credits and more, please visit www.canadiantruecrime.ca . Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 15, 201848 minEp. 27

The Murder of Michelle Barnoski

Warkworth, Ontario. In 2011, a 33-year-old single mother went missing in a small village in Ontario. As the mystery slowly unraveled, the truth would be revealed about what happened to her, and how things got to that point.  Support my sponsors! Here's where the discount codes are: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Podcast recommendations: Emma Fillipoff is Missing The Westside Fairytales Pleasing Terrors   For information sources, credits and more, please visit www.canadiantruecrime.c...

Jun 01, 20181 hr 10 minEp. 26