A six week manhunt for a mysterious fugitive who seemed to have superhuman abilities, set against the icy backdrop of the Arctic North in winter. The remarkable search party included RCMP, Indigenous trackers, fur trappers, and even legendary WWI pilot Captain Wop May. Please note: this is a re-mastered and updated re-release of the first episode released in 2020. Correction note: although original sources name Gwich'in Special Constable as Lazarus Sittichoulis, we've since learned that his name...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 78
This is the story of Canada’s most valuable theft—perhaps the most Canadian crime ever committed. It was July of 2011, and Avik Caron had a kind of nervous excitement. An opportunity had fallen into his lap to stick it to the “Maple Syrup Mafia” – and, of course, line his pockets with cash as he did so. The problem was, he didn't quite know how to do it. But with Maple Syrup worth over ten times more per barrel than crude oil, what did he have to lose? Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC ...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 127
[Part 5 of 5] This final part of the series wraps up the 2022 trial of Jacob Hoggard, exploring how the jury may have arrived at that split verdict and the new information that came out at sentencing. We'll circle back to tie up some loose ends, including the intended testimony from one particular witness who was excluded from the trial, and lastly.... that mysterious 2005 incident at The Embassy Hotel in London Ontario. * Additional content warning : Graphic details of violent sexual assault an...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 126
[Part 4 of 5] The May 2022 trial of Jacob Hoggard continues, with testimony from complainant “Emma”, Jacob Hoggard himself, and the jury's verdict. * Additional content warning : Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Good Night Out Vancouver & Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre . Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (in...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 125
[Part 3 of 5] The trial of Jacob Hoggard started in May of 2022. The first complainant to testify would be the underage complainant who was only 15 and 16 years old at the time of her encounters with Hoggard. * Additional content warning : Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Good Night Out Vancouver & Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre . Look out for early, ad-fre...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 124
[Part 2 of 5] After the allegations of Jacob Hoggard’s inappropriate behaviour with fans surfaced on social media, a survivor finds the courage to come forward and detail her own violent experience with the Hedley frontman. And she isn’t alone for long. * Additional content warning : Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Good Night Out Vancouver & Ottawa Ra...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 123
A five-part series — From Canadian idol to convicted sex offender. As frontman for the pop-rock band Hedley, Jacob Hoggard was known for pushing boundaries—both on and off the stage. By 2022 he would also be known as one of Canada's most notorious sex offenders. How did his behaviour go unchecked for so long? This series explores how the rise and downfall of Jacob Hoggard in the era of #metoo, and how myths around consent, rape and groupie culture continue to dominate the social discourse... and...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 122
In 2002, the family of 25-year-old DJ Robert LeVoir reported him missing after they hadn't heard from him for two weeks. But the RCMP didn't seem to be doing much to help, in fact they didn't publicly announce Robert's disappearance for 8 months. Understandably frustrated by the lack of progress, his family had no way of knowing that an elaborate plan to discover what had happened to Robert was already being set in motion behind closed doors. Correction note: since releasing this episode, we've ...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 121
Cases that have had notable or major updates. Approximate timestamps: 1:00 The Johnson Bentley Family Murders 5:30 The Abbotsford Killer 9:00 The Murder of Jagtar Gill 15:00 Lush & Whiteway Families 20:00 The Renfrew County Murders - 2022 Inquiry 28:00 The Brentwood Five 36:00 The Death of Ezekiel Stephan Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sourc...
Oct 02, 2022•48 min
These episodes take you through cases we've covered that have had major or notable updates, or have attracted notable feedback. Kristi will also be responding to some of the most common feedback received. Approximate timestamps: (Give or take a few minutes) 3:00 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30 24-Hour National Residential School Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419 Take Action: The T&R Commission Calls to Action 5:00 Remembering the late Diem Saunders - sibling of Loretta Saun...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In the winter of 2000, 13-year-old Samantha Walsh was supposed to walk a short distance home from her grandmother’s house—but she never made it. This is the gripping story of how the tiny seaside town of Fleur De Lys, NL came together to support a local family during a devastating time. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music c...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 120
Hi everyone! We're currently on a summer break - back with the next season on September 15. In the meantime, look out for the annual Case Updates episode coming soon. You'll hear major updates, audience feedback, Kristi's perspectives and more. Thanks so much for listening! Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See t...
Aug 15, 2022•2 min
The story of one of the first instances of in-flight bombing, one of the worst mass murders in Canadian history, and the last woman to hang. In 1949, a passenger plane fell from the sky in the Sault-au-Cochon area of Quebec, killing everyone on board... Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this epis...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 119
[Part 6 of 6] The conclusion. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 118
Part 5 of 6] After the court proceeding comes to a close, things continue to snowball, leading Darcy Allan Sheppard's loved ones and supporters to press harder for the truth. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 117
[Part 4 of 6] The rest of Michael Bryant's version of events is provided to the court by the special independent prosecutor, as he explained his decision to withdraw the charges. At the time, the court heard that Bryant's version of events lined up with the evidence, but years later when documents containing details of a large amount of that evidence were publicly released, a different story emerges. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included wi...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 116
[Part 3 of 6] In this episode, the Collision Reconstruction experts determine what happened in the incident that led to Darcy's death, Michael Bryant finally reveals his side of the story, and more. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acas...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 115
[Part 2 of 6] Unravelling the aftermath of the incident that caused Darcy Allan Sheppard’s death—the twists and turns that came with each new day, and how investigators worked to get to the truth of exactly what happened. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 114
A six-part series — On a warm summer evening in 2009 there was a violent collision on a downtown Toronto street, an incident so unimaginable that it left bystanders shocked and confused. The evening’s events dominated the headlines and would be hotly debated for years to come but one thing was certain: the very different lives of the two men involved would never be the same. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts ...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 113
Today in this special episode, we take a look back at one of the early Canadian True Crime episodes - the story of Saskatchewan’s worst mass murder. You'll hear a never-before-told story about why this episode was very different from the rest. Early one morning in 1967, 21-year-old Victor Hoffman was in the midst of a serious mental health crisis, a crisis that would have tragic consequences for an unsuspecting local family. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on ...
May 15, 2022•1 hr
[Part 3 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. Crisis Line for Indian Residential School Survivors For CRISIS SUPPORT 24/...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 112
[Part 2 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. Crisis Line for Indian Residential School Survivors For CRISIS SUPPORT 24/...
Apr 08, 2022•51 min•Ep. 111
A three-part series — 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. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: availabl...
Apr 01, 2022•53 min•Ep. 110
[Part 2 of 2] The shocking conclusion to this historical Canadian crime saga. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 22, 2022•49 min•Ep. 109
A two-part series —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. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits an...
Mar 15, 2022•53 min•Ep. 108
I n 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. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. ...
Mar 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 107
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. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 106
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. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, in...
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 Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast . Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode...
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 104
A two-part series — 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. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and S...
Jan 15, 2022•57 min•Ep. 103
