QUEBEC | In 1989, 23-year-old Joe Rose and a friend boarded a Montreal bus home in the early morning hours. What happened next would be described as a turning point for the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Quebec. Recommended resources for further reading: Prejudice to pride: The forgotten murder of Joe Rose , by Richard Burnett, special to the Montreal Gazette Sex Garage raid a turning point in Montreal’s LGBT activism by Richard Burnett, special to the Montreal Gazette HIV basics from Catie.ca (Canad...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 82
ONTARIO | 82 year old Richard Humble needed knee surgery, but because he lived alone, he would need a caregiver to help him as he recovered. An old friend recommended someone who might be able to help him—but what she ended up doing was the exact opposite. *Please note - some names in this episode have been changed to protect the privacy of innocent parties. Any links between names chosen and real people involved in the story are coincidental. Podcast recommendation Court Junkie Elder abuse reso...
Jan 15, 2021•58 min•Ep. 81
BRITISH COLUMBIA | In May of 2011, 20 year old Maddy Scott and a friend attended a party at Hogsback Lake in British Columbia. They were supposed to camp for the night, but the friend decided to leave, and Maddy was eventually left by herself. This was the last time anyone saw her alive. UPDATE - MAY 2023: The RCMP has confirmed the remains of Madison Scott were found on a rural property not far from Hogback Lake, where she had been camping with friends. No cause of death has been released, but ...
Jan 01, 2021•53 min•Ep. 80
Make sure you listen to Episode 79 first! Find Lili Knighton: Website: www.LiliKnighton.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knightonmentalhealth/ Approximate timestamps: 0.00 Lili talks about her background including trials of Paul Bernardo and Bradley Edwards (Claremont Serial Killer trial) 4:00 Serial Killers and their motivations 10:00 Was Fyfe really determined to avoid the spotlight? 11:45 Serial Killer “patterns” and escalation from break and enters to rapes and murders (re Golden Sta...
Dec 16, 2020•37 min
QUEBEC In 1999, four women were found murdered in the greater Montreal area. They all lived alone, there were no signs of forced entry, and the crime scenes were so violent that even the most seasoned of investigators were shocked. But one day, the killer would make a mistake. This is the story of the crimes of the Quebec serial killer known as “The Killer Handyman”. SURVEY: Tell us what you think about Canadian True Crime - skip any question you don't want to answer! Survey expires Decembe...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 79
Part 2 of a 2-part series The RCMP continue their investigation into the death of Laura Letts, and make an interesting discovery. From there, things would spiral completely out of control. SURVEY: Tell us what you think about Canadian True Crime! Take survey now Canadian True Crime donates each month to a local justice-focused organization. This month's donation has gone to: Alberta Council of Women's Shelters Thanks for supporting my sponsors! See the special offer codes here AD FREE Exc...
Nov 17, 2020•55 min•Ep. 77
BRITISH COLUMBIA After a painful breakup, Laura Letts decided to take leave from her job and travel abroad. While on tour in New Zealand, she would meet someone new, and her life would forever be changed. Canadian True Crime donates each month to a local justice-focused organization. This month’s donation has gone to: Alberta Council of Women's Shelters Thanks for supporting my sponsors! See the special offer codes here AD FREE Exclusive feed - Canadian True Crime supporters Access...
Nov 15, 2020•52 min•Ep. 76
SASKATCHEWAN: In 2000, Darrell Night was having a night out with friends, when he was picked up by police. He thought they were going to take him to the drunk tank… but instead, the car went in the opposite direction. More resources on this case: BOOK: Starlight Tour: The Last, Lonely Night of Neil Stonechild by Rob Renaud and Susanne Reber DOCUMENTARY: Two Worlds Colliding directed by Tasha Hubbard PODCAST: COMMONS - The Police Podcast recommendations: COMMONS - current season "The p...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 75
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR: In 2006, a family left the US for a hunting trip in Newfoundland. Not all of them would come back. Thanks for supporting my sponsors! See the special offer codes here AD FREE Exclusive feed - Canadian True Crime supporter Access ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more Learn more Read the award-winning long-form article from Outdoor Canada https://www.outdoorcanada.ca/harshbarger/ Scroll to halfway down the page to see the link to download the PDF. Podcast re...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 73
Approximate Timestamps for each case discussed in this episode: 72 Alloura Wells - 3:00 minute mark 71 Jagtar Gill - 7:45 70 Zach Miller - 11:00 67-69 Ezekiel Stephan - 15:45 60-62 Richard Oland - 29:00 59 The Donnellys - 39:00 56 Loretta Saunders - 40:00 19-20 Laura Babcock - 44:00 6 Reena Virk - 46:30 Youtube recommendation: Canadiana - Canadian History Videos Thanks for supporting my sponsors! See the special offer codes here AD FREE Exclusive feed - Canadian True Crime Insiders A...
Aug 15, 2020•53 min
TORONTO, ONTARIO: In 2017, a woman found a body in a ravine. The journey to figure out who the body belonged to would take many twists and turns. Mental Health Resources Canada United States Australia United Kingdom + Find a therapist: Online @BetterHelp (10% off your first month) In person @ Psychology Today + 10 minute Yoga videos on youtube Links to resources and initiatives from this episode: Trans Pride Toronto facebook page Independent review into how police handle missing persons cases - ...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 72
ONTARIO - In 2014, a 15 year old went to the grocery store with her father. It was her parents’ 17th wedding anniversary - but her mother was recovering at home from a hernia operation she’d had the day before, so the teenager and her father went to pick out a cake and bring flowers back to her. But what they would be confronted with when they returned, would change their lives forever. Podcast recommendation: The Secret Life of Canada Thanks for supporting my sponsors! See the special offer cod...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 71
SASKATCHEWAN - It was 2006, and ten year old Zachary Miller was enjoying the summer on his family’s farm near the tiny town of Whitewood, Saskatchewan. A man walked up the driveway with a teenage boy, wanting to buy eggs—and Zach's life would never be the same again. Child Personal Safety Resources: Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a national charity dedicated to the personal safety of all children, and provides resources and education. The National Crime Prevention Council provides resou...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 70
[ Part 3 of 3 ] ALBERTA - In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come. Links to Tawny Platis fundraiser GoFundMe FaceBook Event GetVokl event Podcast recommendation: Fetal Abduction Thanks for supporting my sponsors! See the special offer codes here Credits: Research: Haley Gray and Portia Bejanny Research and writing: Haley Gray and Kristi Lee Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by t...
Jun 01, 2020•59 min•Ep. 69
[ Part 2 of 3 ] ALBERTA - In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come. Thanks for supporting my sponsors! See the special offer codes here Credits: Research: Haley Gray and Portia Bejanny Research and writing: Haley Gray and Kristi Lee Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams All credits and informatio...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 68
[ Part 1 of 3 ] ALBERTA - In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come. Thanks for supporting my sponsors! See the special offer codes here Credits: Research: Haley Gray and Portia Bejanny Research and writing: Haley Gray and Kristi Lee Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams All credits and informatio...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 67
TORONTO, ONTARIO - In 2015, successful construction entrepreneur Sina Parsi left for a soccer game, but didn't return home. An unexpected story would unravel. Thanks for supporting my sponsors! See the special offer codes here Find out what perks you can get as a patron: www.patreon.com/CanadianTrueCrime Credits: Research and writing: Stephanie Moore and Kristi Lee Narration, music arrangement: Kristi Lee Audio editing: We Talk of Dreams All credits and information sources can be found on the pa...
May 01, 2020•36 min•Ep. 66
[ Part 2 of a 2 part series ] REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN Part 2 of the story of a sweet 16 year old girl would become the focal point of a devastating story of twisted obsession and revenge. Find out more about: The Robb Nash Project Needhelpnow.ca kidshelpphone.ca Credits: Research: Enya Best Research and writing: Kristi Lee Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams ...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 65
[ Part 1 of a 2 part series ] REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN In 2015, a much-loved 16 year old girl would become the focal point of a devastating story of twisted obsession and revenge would shock the city of Regina and leave her loved ones heartbroken. Find out more about: The Robb Nash Project Credits: Research: Enya Best Research and writing: Kristi Lee Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime Theme So...
Apr 15, 2020•53 min•Ep. 64
TORONTO, ONTARIO In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Edwin Alonzo Boyd terrorized Toronto through a series of daring bank robberies... bringing along a band of bank-robbing misfits known as the Boyd Gang. Thank you to my generous sponsors! You can find the codes, where applicable, at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Find out more about: Book: Edwin Alonzo Boyd: The Life and Crimes of Canada’s Master Bank Robber by Nate Hendley Podcast recommendation: Mens Rea - an Irish True Crime pod...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 63
[Part 3 of a 3 part series] SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their normally quiet city, and one of its most prominent and powerful families, into the spotlight in a way that no one could have anticipated. Thank you to my generous sponsors! You can find the codes, where applicable, at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/sponsors Find out more about: BOOK: Shadow of Doubt - The Trial...
Mar 15, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 62
[PART 2 OF 3] SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their normally quiet city—and one of its most prominent and powerful families—into the spotlight in a way that no one could have anticipated. I appreciate the support of my sponsors! You can find applicable codes and information here. Find out more about: Cool Mules podcast from Canadaland Media Criminal Conduct podcast Wan...
Mar 01, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 61
[PART 1 OF 3] SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their normally quiet city—and one of its most prominent and powerful families—into the spotlight in a way that no one could have anticipated. I appreciate the support of my sponsors! You can find applicable codes and information here. Find out more about: Podcast Recommendation: Crime Machine Want more Canadian True ...
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 60
This is a conversation with Nate Hendley - who researched and wrote the episode, and criminologist Dr Lee Mellor. Also in this audio is me, Jordan from Nighttime, and Aaron from The Generation Why. Learn more about: Nate Hendley and his books Lee Mellor's podcast Murder Was the Case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 11, 2020•13 min
An Irish immigrant family arrived in Lucan, Ontario in the 1840s, and almost immediately clashed with members of the local community. A fiery dispute erupted that would last for decades and escalate into madness, leaving a pile of bodies in its wake. I appreciate the support of my sponsors! You can find applicable codes and information here. Find out more about: Toronto true crime author Nate Hendley's collection of books Documentary: The Donnellys (2017) Want more Canadian True Crime? Consider ...
Feb 01, 2020•42 min•Ep. 59
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO: Millionaire nursing home operators Helmuth and Hanna Buxbaum were driving back from Toronto airport after picking up their nephew. Seeing a stranded motorist, they pulled over to see if they could help. But it wasn't a stranded motorist. Podcast recommendations: Brew Crime Sponsor codes : I appreciate all the support of my sponsors and collaborators - see a list with any applicable codes here :) Credits: Research: Haley Grey Writing, narration, mus...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 58
BRITISH COLUMBIA: In 2015, RCMP near Fort St John pulled up a white pickup truck for a routine traffic stop. The woman driving it was not the owner. As the RCMP investigated, a strange story unravelled. Find out more about: BLOOD TIES : A scripted audio series starring Gillian Jacobs, Josh Gad, and Amy Landecker. When legendary pediatric cardiologist and businessman, Dr. Peter Richland, is killed in a plane crash two days before Christmas, secrets begin to emerge about his dealings with fem...
Dec 15, 2019•55 min•Ep. 57
*Part 2 of the story, produced by Nighttime. The story of Loretta Saunders is expanded upon via an in depth conversation between Jordan of Nighttime and the person who vowed to carry on Loretta’s advocacy work… her sibling Delilah Saunders. Credits: Musical Theme: Tremors by Vox Somnia https://voxsomniamusic.bandcamp.com/ Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Night...
Dec 05, 2019•59 min
Halifax, Nova Scotia - In 2014, 26 year old Loretta Saunders – a proud Inuk woman – was in Halifax completing her university thesis on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. She went out to run an errand and didn’t return. What happened to her – and the resulting activism of her family – would have far-reaching effects. *A collaboration with Nighttime Podcast. Find out more about: Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo Follow Delilah Saunders on Twitter Sponsor codes I appreciate all the s...
Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 56
[ Part 2 of 2 ] The conclusion to the story of The Abbotsford Killer. Find out who he was, how he was brought to justice, and where everyone is today. Thanks for supporting my sponsors! The current discount codes can be found here Find out more about: + BOOK: Rod Gehl's book " Through the Valley of the Shadow - The Search for the Abbotsford Killer + The Papaya Podcast - GUEST APPEARANCE: Kristi's "behind the scenes" interview. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts here , or visit the website. Episode was...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 55
