The Murder of Minnie Callan
Episode description
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR - On a freezing night in Norman’s Cove, a brutal attack leaves the small coastal town shaken to its core. As police investigate, a twisted plot starts to unravel…
The intention of this episode is to honour the victim of a harrowing crime that was largely ignored by the media at the time, and resulted in harmful rumours.
Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
Additional content warning: this case contains some details of graphic violence. Please take care when listening.
Recommended reading:
The Murder of Minnie Callan: A True Newfoundland Crime Story by Tom Gruchy, 2018.
Court document: 1987 CanLII 5192 (NL SC) | R. v. Butt | CanLII
Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the organizations that stage the In Her Name Vigil:
First Light St John's Friendship Centre
NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
St John's Status of Women Council
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