Manitoba | In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba. When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had been the victim of a heinous crime. But it would take many, many years for the truth of what really happened to Betty to come to light—ultimately exposing the depths of racial injustice in the small town. Crisis Line for Indian Residential School Survivors For CRISIS SUPPORT 24/7 c...
Apr 08, 2022•51 min•Ep. 111
[ Part 1 of 3 ] In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba. When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had been the victim of a heinous crime. But it would take many, many years for the truth of what really happened to Betty to come to light—ultimately exposing the depths of racial injustice in the small town. Release schedule: Part 2: Available to everyone April 8* Part 3: Availab...
Apr 01, 2022•53 min•Ep. 110
[ Part 2 of 2 ] The shocking conclusion to this historical Canadian crime saga. AD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium Feeds Sign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or Supercast Full list of credits and information sources See the applicable page for each episode at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes . Research and writing: Kristi Lee Theme song, audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer: voiced by the host of True Website and social medias: Website: www.canadiantruecrime.ca Face...
Mar 22, 2022•49 min•Ep. 109
[ Part 1 of 2 ] The unbelievable but true story of a bizarre-looking bank robber who terrorized 1964 Toronto as Beatlemania was gripping the nation. One heist went terribly wrong, ending in a wild shootout that sparked a national debate around gun control, mental health and the death penalty. Part 2 available to everyone March 22 Get it ad-free, right now on one of our Premium Feeds: Apple Podcasts, Patreon or Supercast Book Recommendation: This series was written by Nate Hendley for Canadian Tr...
Mar 15, 2022•53 min•Ep. 108
ALBERTA In 2017, a bizarre incident occurred near Nisku, Alberta when five people - four of them naked - decided to kidnap their neighbours. The story that unravelled would make international headlines. Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See the special offer codes here Ad-free episodes: All episodes, ad-free and often early on Patreon and Supercast . Credits: Research and writing: Kristi Lee Audio editing and production: Erik Krosby, Kristi Lee Disclaimer voiced by the host of True Theme Song:...
Mar 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 107
BRITISH COLUMBIA In 1996, a family in Vernon, BC were preparing for a large wedding—but unbeknownst to them, a man was waiting in the sidelines to ruin it all. This is the tragic story of Canada’s third-largest mass shooting and the many lost opportunities that may have prevented it. Podcast recommendation Dealing Justice - a podcast about cold cases featured on decks of cards Canadian True Crime donates monthly. This month we have donated to: Archway Community Services (Formerly Abbotsford Comm...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 106
ONTARIO Sometime after midnight in 2011, 23 year old York University student Liu Qian was chatting to an old friend via webcam as she studied in her tiny basement dorm room in Toronto. But there was a knock at her door—and her friend on the other side of the computer screen would be the only witness to the terror that would unfold. Further information: Open Letter, Artworks and Photos of Liu Qian from her father Liu Jianhui , translated by Professor Charles Burton and published by the Toronto St...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 105
[ Part 2 of 2 ] The conclusion of this case of a murder investigation that forever changed the face of the Canadian justice system. Further reading: Mr. Big: The Investigation into the Deaths of Karen and Krista Hart by Colleen Lewis and Jennifer Hicks Podcast recommendation: Casefile - Daniel Morcombe episode 54 Credits: Research and writing: Emily G. Thompson and Eileen Macfarlane Content advice: Aja Romano Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Sound design, additional research and w...
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 104
[ 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 recommendation: Voices for ...
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 supporting our spons...
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 Supercast ....
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 Indigen...
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 Reconcilia...
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 social medias: Website:...
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 social medias: Website: www.canadiantruecri...
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 recommendation: ...
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 the ad...
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 Saskatoon Freezing D...
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 the special offer cod...
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 main headline. Eventually,...
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 page for this episode a...
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 Patreon and Supercast. Le...
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 Paradis Additional resea...
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 Supercast. ...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 86
