[ Part 1 of 2 ] On August 4, 2002, Nelson Hart took his three-year-old twin daughters, Karen and Krista to play by Gander Lake. They both ended up in the water, and the decisions Nelson made in the aftermath baffled everyone—including the RCMP. This is the shocking case of a murder investigation that forever changed the face of the Canadian justice system. Part 2 will be released on Saturday January 22, and it's available now, ad-free on Supercast and Patreon. Podcast recomm...
Jan 15, 2022•57 min•Ep. 103
NEW BRUNSWICK In 1984, human remains were found in garbage bags in a dump in New Brunswick. The story that would unravel would shock locals and leave a lasting legacy on the province. Resources referenced: Review of “Bodies in the Backyard ” - by Rachel M Friars on True Crime Index - Twitter: @TrueCrimeIndex Email: [email protected] Bodies in the Backyard by Brian O’Neill Montreal’s Irish Mafia: The True Story of the Infamous West End Gang by Darcy O’Connor Thanks for support...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 102
TORONTO | In 2016, a disturbance on a quiet street in Scarborough would decimate a family, leaving three dead and another injured. And then, within hours, a bomb squad would be called to an upmarket, waterfront condo in downtown Toronto, revealing a complex web of lies. When a person’s unsettling past catches up with them, what lengths will they go to to prevent the truth from coming out? Further reading - long-form features on this case: The Crossbow Killer - Toronto Life feature by Mark Mann T...
Dec 01, 2021•55 min•Ep. 101
ONTARIO & QUEBEC | In 2007, residents of Southwest Ontario were gripped by panic as police worked to capture 22 year old Jesse Imeson—an armed, dangerous and unpredictable fugitive. Crisis resources: Crisis services Canada Healing Childhood Trauma - healthline.com and psychologytoday.com Carlos Rivera’s book: Breaking Down the Wall of Silence Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See the special offer codes here Ad-free episodes: All episodes, ad-free and often early on Patreon and Supe...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 100
BRITISH COLUMBIA | In 2014, a disgruntled and disillusioned former employee of a Nanaimo sawmill returned to his workplace to seek revenge. Canadian True Crime donates monthly. This month we have donated to: Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime If you or someone you know might be suffering from depression: Understanding and Finding Help For Depression - CAM-H Supporting a family member or friend with depression - Mayoclinic Workplace Violence resources curtesy of Safer.ca: Download the ...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 99
In 1996, a body washed up in a fishing net off the south coast of Devon in the UK. Through intrepid detective work, English police would link it back to a diabolical Canadian criminal who left an unbelievable trail of destruction behind in Southwestern Ontario. This is the story of the crimes of Albert Johnson Walker. If you recognize the name and think you know this case, stay tuned until the end. There has been an update from 2021... Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See the special offer co...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 98
Danielle Paradis is a journalist based in Edmonton, Alberta with a special interest in Indigenous and women's issues. She's been published by Chatelaine, CANADALAND, BUSTLE, Star Metro Edmonton, Gig City, The Spraw and more. Dani has also pitched, researched and contributed to the writing of several episodes for Canadian True Crime - including Saskatoon Freezing Deaths and Mayerthorpe Tragedy... with more to come. Approximate timestamps of our discussion: 00:00 - Introduction to Dani Paradis, ba...
Oct 02, 2021•35 min
YUKON In 1996, 15 year old Maranda Shelly Peter waved to her mother as she left to go to the movies with her boyfriend. But the next morning, Maranda hadn't returned home. It would take some time, but the discovery of where Maranda really was would shake the territory. Resources on intergenerational or transgenerational trauma: Breaking the Chains of Generational Trauma by Elizabeth Dixon for Psychology Today How residential school trauma of previous generations continues to tear through I...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 97
#TruthandReconciliationDay | September 30, 2021 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here in Canada, and we all have a part to play in educating ourselves and spreading the message. This is an overview of how Residential Schools came to be and what happened, and below are some recommended resources for further learning. Recommended listening: Residential Schools Historica Canada podcast Missing & Murdered: Finding Cleo by CBC Podcasts Follow-up reading: Truth and Reco...
Sep 30, 2021•8 min
*Part 3 of 3 Jason Klaus and Joshua Frank go to trial with completely new stories. What was the truth? Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See the special offer codes here Don't like the ads? Access early episodes without the ads plus occasional bonus content on Patreon and Supercast. Learn more Credits: Research: Gemma Harris Writing: Kristi Lee Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of True Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams Website and soc...
Sep 15, 2021•50 min•Ep. 96
*Part 2 of 3. Part 3 will be released on September 15, and is available now for supporters on Patreon or Supercast ALBERTA | In 2013, a tragedy struck a tight-knit farming family near Castor, Alberta and before too long, a twisted story would unravel. Podcast recommendation: Do you know Mordechai? Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See the special offer codes here Get AD-FREE episodes Plus bonus content on Patreon and Supercast. Learn more Website and...
Sep 08, 2021•51 min•Ep. 95
ALBERTA | In 2013, a tragedy struck a tight-knit farming family near Castor, Alberta and before too long, a twisted story would unravel. *Part 1 of 3: Part 2 will be released on September 8 Part 3 will be released on September 15 Ad free version of all three parts now available now for supporters on Patreon or Supercast Learn more Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to: Indian Residential School Survivors Society Podcast...
Sep 01, 2021•54 min•Ep. 94
Today we'll go over the significant updates to cases covered before 2020! Podcast recommendation: CBC's The Village - Season 2 Order of cases covered: Alloura Wells / Toronto's Gay Village Ezekiel Stephan Richard Oland The Donnellys Loretta Saunders Sara & Taliyah The Brentwood Five (Calgary Stabbings) Erin Chorney Michelle Barnoski Reena Virk Paul Bernardo ----------------------------------------------------- Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See the special offer codes here Access...
Aug 01, 2021•50 min
We're discussing cases covered in the past year - going through updates, clarifying some things, and chatting about your feedback. Order of cases discussed in this episode Chapais Fire Tragedy Murder of Robin Greene Mayerthorpe Tragedy Storming the Capital (1966 Parliamentary Bombing) Johnson-Bentley Family Murders Murder of Brayton Bullock Lush & Whiteway Families Madison Scott - Tenth anniversary message from her parents . Mad Trapper of Rat River Murder of Laura Letts Sa...
Jul 21, 2021•45 min
Back September 1 | Thanks for your support! QUEBEC | New Year’s Eve, 1979. The rural mining town of Chapais was preparing to bring in 1980 in style with a fundraiser for 300 people. But just after midnight, the careless actions of one guest caused a fire that would leave the community forever changed. Residential Schools resources & support: Podcast: Residential Schools by Historica Canada hosted by Shaneen Robinson-Desjarlais Episode: ”Holding Space for Grief” Canadaland Episode #312 hosted...
Jun 15, 2021•54 min•Ep. 93
[ Part 2 of 2 ] MANITOBA | The court hears testimony from Sydney Teerhuise and Dan Zupansky, the jury decides whether Sydney Teerhuise had intent to commit murder that day, and Dan Zupansky tells us what his theories are about the case. More information: Dan Zupansky’s book: Trophy Kill: The Shall We Dance Murder by Dan Zupansky True Murder podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/truemurder Podcast recommendation: COMMONS: Real Estate! Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See...
Jun 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 92
[ Part 1 of 2 ] MANITOBA | In 2003, the day after Canada Day, a 33 year old man walked through the front door of the Winnipeg Remand Centre. He said he’d woken up in his hotel room and there was a dead, dismembered body in the bathtub. He insisted he blanked out and couldn’t remember committing the murder. The circumstances of the case were shocking and unbelievable enough, but within a few days a hollywood angle involving a stolen celebrity necklace ended up being the ma...
Jun 01, 2021•53 min•Ep. 91
[ Part 3 of 3 ] The conclusion. Watch: The Fifth Estate episode "collateral damage" Credits: Research: Danielle Paradis Additional research and writing: Kristi Lee Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of True Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams S ocial medias: Facebook: facebook.com/CanadianTrueCrime Twitter: @CanadianTCpod Instagram: @CanadianTrueCrimePod Instagram: @kristileehello All credits and information sources can be found on the...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 90
[ Part 2 of 3 ] ALBERTA | With everyone questioning how the Mayerthorpe Tragedy was permitted to happen, the RCMP were convinced James Roszko must have had someone helping him—and they were determined to do whatever it took to find this person and bring them to justice. Watch: The Fifth Estate episode "collateral damage" Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See the special offer codes here Don't like the ads? Access ad-free episodes, early, plus bonus content and more on P...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 89
[ Part 1 of 3 ] ALBERTA | In 2005, bailiffs were sent to the property of a man called James Roszko to repossess a truck, but the situation devolved into a devastating tragedy that made international headlines. Podcast recommendation: Criminal Conduct - Season 2 Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See the special offer codes here Don't like the ads? Access ad-free episodes, early, plus bonus content and more on Patreon and Supercast. Learn more Credits: Research: Danielle P...
May 01, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 88
ONTARIO | In 1966, a disgruntled man purchased ten sticks of dynamite, assembled a bomb, and travelled with it to Ottawa—headed for the Parliament of Canada. Podcast recommendation: Corpus Delecti - Robin "Rocky" Myers investigation special series Canadian True Crime donates monthly. This month we have donated to: True North Aid - serves and supports northern Indigenous communities in Canada through practical humanitarian support like clean drinking water, food, health, housing, and more. Thanks...
Apr 15, 2021•51 min•Ep. 87
BRITISH COLUMBIA In August 1982, a family of six set out on what was supposed to be an idyllic two-week camping trip. They never returned home. This sparked what would be the most expensive and highly-publicized manhunt in Canadian history. Petition: Help the Johnson and Bentley Family Read and sign the petition here Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See the special offer codes here Don't like the ads? Access early episodes without the ads plus bonus content and more on Patreon and Supe...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 86
ONTARIO | In 2006, a close-knit family tried to deal with an escalating crisis, but they could only do so much before the situation ended in a devastating and senseless tragedy. Resources related to Canadian Victims of Crime Canadian Victims Bill of Rights (Bill C-32) Get involved: pre-written email to send to members of parliament Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Canadian Crime Victim Foundation Canadian True Crime gives back mon...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 85
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR | In 2019, Josh Whiteway and Suzanne Lush were ready to return to Calgary after spending a wonderful week with their families in Lewisporte, NL. But on the way to the airport, they would be involved in a tragic crash that would change their lives forever. PLEASE NOTE: This episode referrs to a “car accident” or “accident” a few times, but we’ve since been informed that “accident” should not be used when it comes to impaired driving. According to MADD Canada , ...
Mar 01, 2021•56 min•Ep. 84
MANITOBA | In 2000, Beverley Rowbotham moved her family from Saskatchewan to Manitoba after her husband Mark Stobbe was offered a high-profile job there. But as they started settling into their new house, the problems started…. and it was one thing after another. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to organizations helping those facing injustice. This month we have donated to: The Alpha House Project - Winnipeg - a year-long program for women and their children leaving an abusive relationship.&n...
Feb 15, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 83
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
