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Not Always Polite

Selene Mayhewlinktr.ee
A Canadian true-crime podcast featuring lesser-known Canadian cases. Hosted by Selene Mayhew located in London ON, Canada
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Episode 86: MISSING - Pamela Harvey

Pam Harvey’s name and birthday are inscribed on a headstone in her hometown of McKellar, but the rest remains a mystery after she went missing 40 years ago. Pam was living in Sudbury when she disappeared in late 1978 after leaving her preschool-aged son with a neighbour. According to May, Pam was dating a man in a Sudbury gang and was killed for having knowledge of a murder in November 1978. Listen through to learn more about Pamela and the time leading up to her disappearance. https://www.canad...

Jun 18, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Episode 85: MISSING - Wendy Rene Smith

For Wendy Rene Smith, April 13, 1995, marked her very first shift at Fantasia, a Richmond Hill adult nightclub. Sadly, it was also the last night anybody saw her alive. The 33-year-old exotic dancer started work at the club, located at 10097 Yonge St., at 10 p.m. Wendy was supposed to return to her Toronto home the next morning at 3 a.m., but she never arrived. Three days later, on April 16, 1995, her roommate reported her missing. Wendy had brown hair, green eyes and a nosering; she was 5'3" an...

Jun 11, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Episode 84: The Untimely Deaths of Erika and Cindy Plein

After the death of his father in 2009, Kevin had to take on the role of caregiver to his ailing mother and cognitively disabled sister. Within 10 months both Cindy and Erika had passed away. How is Kevin involved? Listen through to learn more. https://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/10469126-behind-the-crimes-an-isolated-family-and-a-tragedy-that-claimed-two-lives/

Jun 04, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Episode 83: The Murder of Donna Jones

When 30 year old Donna Jones was introduced to Mark Hutt by a mutual friend, she never imagined her life being turned upside down by an abusive husband. Listen through to learn about their relationship and the traumatic end to Donna’s life.

May 21, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Episode 82: The Ryan Family Crossbow Murders

What led 35-year-old Brett Ryan to kill his mother and 2 brothers, attempting to murder his 3rd brother? A web of lies made led him down the wrong path more than once. Listen through to learn more. https://torontolife.com/city/untold-story-notorious-crossbow-killer/ https://globalnews.ca/news/3633948/crossbow-killer-brett-ryan-sentence/ https://torontosun.com/2017/07/28/crossbow-killer-brett-ryan-murdered-family-members-to-hide-his-deceipt

May 07, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Episode 81: The murder of Farah Khan

On Dec. 7, 1999, a woman walking her dog noticed a couple burying something among the rocks along Lake Ontario in Etobicoke, a subdivision of Toronto. She waited around and when they left, she went over and looked inside a bag they had tried to bury. Inside the bag she would find something horrific. A hand and forearm, which was later determined to be that of 5 year old Farah Khan. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/the-death-of-farah-khan-and-her-fathers-shifting-story/article741478/...

Apr 30, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Episode 80: The Webcam Murder of Qian Liu

A 23-year-old York University student from China, Qian Liu, was brutally attacked and murdered while video chatting with her ex-boyfriend in her bedroom. Listen through to learn more. Links: https://globalnews.ca/news/1256145/what-the-jury-didnt-know-about-man-convicted-in-webcam-murder/ https://nationalpost.com/news/toronto/brian-dickson-32-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-in-webcam-slaying-of-toronto-student-qian-liu https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/man-convicted-in-webcam-murder-of-york-student-denied...

Apr 23, 202212 min

Episode 79: The Murder of Richard Humble

On April 9th 2011, 82-year-old Richard "Dick" Humble was drugged by his short-term 'caregiver' Margaret Lee Cole. When the drugs did not kill him, Margaret decided to set his house on fire with him inside. Richard was saved by heroic neighbours, but he later died from his injuries in hospital. Why would 50-year-old Margaret take the life of the selfless, independent, and strong man she had 'befriended'? Listen through to find out. Links: https://www.simcoe.com/news-story/8419804-justice-describe...

Apr 17, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Episode 78: Jesse Imeson

In 2007 after a life of trauma and crime, Jesse Imeson went on a killing spree. He took 3 victims in the southern Ontario region which needed in an 8 day manhunt. Listen through to learn more. Links: https://www.google.com/amp/s/lfpress.com/news/local-news/lfp-archives-the-hunt-for-and-truth-about-spree-killer-jesse-imeson/wcm/9704a1df-8fb1-40f0-aa7b-dbf48708fc42/amp/, http://wikibin.org/articles/jesse-imeson.html, https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/2013/09/05/jesse-imeson-reflects-on-relationships...

Apr 11, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Episode 77: MISSING - Yves Jodouin

Yves Jodouin was out of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario on a day pass on July 2nd, 1984. He was living there and undergoing treatment for Anorexia Nervosa and was supposed to be going to see a movie. At 7 pm, Yves called his grandmother to tell her he was delayed in coming back but would be there soon. No one ever saw or heard from him again. When Yves was last seen, he was 16 years old, 4'9," and 84lbs, with short dark blonde hair and hazel eyes. He has a large scar on his left forea...

Apr 03, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Episode 76: Luka Magnotta

Luka Magnotta… a pornstar, animal abuser, and murdered, was featured in the Netflix series “Don’t fuck with cats” but I’m here to give you a little bit of a summarized version. Listen through to hear about the gruesome crimes he commits and ultimately the murder of Chinese engineering student, Jun Lin. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jun_Lin, https://www.narcity.com/luka-magnotta-now-is-almost-unrecognizable-after-several-years-in-prison, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/magnotta-luka....

Mar 26, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 76

75: How did John Connelly really die?

22-year-old John Connelly was found laying on his back in the parking lot of his Toronto apartment complex on December 9th, 2001. John was a 3rd-year Pharmacy student at the University of Toronto in the midst of getting ready to write exams. He had just ended things with his fiance but his friends and family are adamant that he was enjoying life and happy. The police immediately ruled his death a suicide. There are some shocking details about this case I am going to discuss, including the fact t...

Mar 20, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Episode 9: MURDERED - The Rallo Family

In 1976 Jon Rallo wakes up one morning to find his wife and 2 children missing. He finds a note from his wife saying she has run off with a lawyer and took the kids with her but something isn’t right... listen through to find out the truth about what happened to Sandra and her kids and why Jon isn’t necessarily who he appears to be. https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/2019/06/12/secrets-jon-rallo-revealed.html

Mar 20, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 6: MURDERED - Victoria “Tori” Stafford - PART 2

Welcome back to Not Always Polite! This is the second part of a two part series on the abduction and murder of 8 year old Victoria "Tori" Stafford from Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. In this episode we will discuss the trials of both Terri Lynn McClintic and Michael Rafferty and learn more details about the murder.

Mar 20, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 73: Joe Moore

49-Year-old Joe Moore was last seen on October 31st, 2012 near Jean's Family Restaurant on Sutton Street in Kincardine. Joe was also seen at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine during the same day. Joe is described as being 5 foot 6 and 129 pounds with short brown and grey hair. H has hazel eyes and wears glasses. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) Alternatively, please bring me home, a non-profit organization is also lo...

Mar 13, 20224 min

Episode 74: Shawn & Leslie Jones

Shawn and Leslie Jones were distant cousins, and they were last seen on October 22, 1993, by family in Wiarton, Ontario near Lion’s head. Shawn was supposed to go to a high school dance in the nearby community of Lion’s Head, Ontario on the night of October 22, 1993. Before he left to find a ride, his mother Lynette gave him some money. When she woke up the next morning, Shawn had stolen his grandmother’s car and the $500 Lynette intended on using for his hockey registration. At the time of thei...

Mar 13, 20226 min

Episode 72: Wesley Hallam

In January of 2011 29-year-old Wesley Hallam went to a party in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario with some "friends" before returning to Toronto where he was working on a potato farm to earn money to help support his then 5-year-old son. This party took a horrific turn and in a drug and alcohol-fueled attack Wesley lost his life in one of the most horrific ways imaginable. Listen through to hear the details of the crime and the shocking outcome of the trial. Links: https://northernhoot.com/release-loom...

Mar 06, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Episode 71: Who left baby Dusty Bowers in the snow?

11 month old Dustin “Dusty” bowers was discovered nearly 30 hours after he was reported missing by his mother. He was left for dead in a wooded area outside of Kincardine, Ontario. His mother, Julie Bowers led police to his body after she had a dream she could see the location where he was left. Listen through to find out more details of the crime, and who was responsible?? Links: https://youtu.be/PGO3hl5XbtM, https://www.google.com/amp/s/beta.ctvnews.ca/national/w5/2019/3/14/1_4334156.html, htt...

Feb 27, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Episode 70: Shayne Lund

Shayne Lund was arrested in 2013 at 25 years old and later labelled as a sexual deviant. He was referred to in court as “a Paul Bernardo in the making”. Oh and to top it all off… his Dad was a cop. Listen through to hear about his disgusting man and the awful crimes he committed. *LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED* Links: https://www.orilliamatters.com/police-beat/pedophile-shayne-lund-denied-parole-deemed-too-risky-by-panel-2736372, https://www.google.com/amp/s/torontosun.com/news/local-news/mande...

Feb 20, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 70

**UPDATED** Episode 45: UNSOLVED - Francis Harris

On April 21, 1972 in Apsley Ontario, Francis was last seen after returning from an appointment with her husband Stanley. Listen through to hear the details of her case and my theory on who is behind this.

Feb 14, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Episode 69: MURDERED - Lise Fredette

74 year-old Lise Fredette was last seen on Nov 12. 2014 leaving her job at the local Walmart. Her ex boyfriend Andrew knows more than he’s letting on, but will investigators be able to crack him? Listen through to find out. Sources: https://www.toronto.com/news-story/9741843-ontario-cold-case-killer-guards-secret-of-where-he-hid-senior-s-remains/, https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/898079/pensioner-andrew-watson-murder-bludgeoned-lise-fredette-shovel-canada/amp/, https://...

Feb 13, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Episode 68: David Roman

15 year old David Roman was killed in a Barrie, Ontario For-Profit Foster home. Listen through to learn about how he got there and how the system COMPLETELY failed him. https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/private-foster-care-david-roman, https://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/teens-2019-death-at-barrie-foster-home-sparks-lawsuits-3524676, https://youtu.be/9zU1Kdpn9w4

Feb 11, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Episode 67: Canadian Jack the Ripper

Thomas Neill Cream, also known as Dr. Cream, the Lambeth Poisoner, Canadian Jack the Ripper, etc. is an infamous serial killer active in London, Ontario in the late 1800’s. Listen through to learn why he has so many names, and how he got them. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Neill_Cream, https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/politics-law/the-evil-deeds-of-dr-cream, https://www.casebook.org/suspects/cream.html

Jan 30, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 67

EPISODE 66: MURDERED - Kandis Fitzpatrick & Rori Hache

Kandis was last seen in Oshawa, Ontario in 2008 and almost a decade later Rori Hache was reported missing by family and a guidance counsellor in 2017. Besides a high risk lifestyle, what makes these two cases connected?? Listen through to find out.

Jan 23, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Episode 64: SERIAL KILLER - The Bedroom Strangler

Russell Maurice Johnson, also known as The Bedroom Strangler, is a Canadian serial killer and rapist who was convicted of raping and murdering at least three women in London and Guelph in the 1970s, although the total number of victims later turned out to be higher. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Maurice_Johnson, https://canadiancrimeopedia.com/canadian_murderers/johnson-russell/, https://serialdispatches.com/johnson-russell-maurice/

Jan 16, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Episode 63: SERIAL KILLER - The Vampire Rapist

Wayne Clifford Boden was born in 1948 near Hamilton, Ontario. After his modelling career, he went on to murder at least 4 women all across Canada. Listen through for more information on Wayne and how he got the title of the Vampire Rapist. Links: https://blog.feedspot.com/canadian_crime_podcasts/ , https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/boden-wayne.htm , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Boden...

Jan 09, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Episode 62: MISSING - Luke Joly-Desrocher

Luke Joly-Durocher went missing from North Bay, Ontario, Canada on March 4, 2011. He was 20 years old, and was last seen wearing a dark navy American Eagle jacket; a grey t-shirt with a purple logo on the lower left side; dark blue/black jeans; a purple studded belt; and a pair of black New Balance running shoes with green stitching. It’s noted his belt and a black laptop shoulder bag he owned have never been recovered. At the time of his disappearance, he had a slim build, standing at 5’8″ and ...

Jan 02, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Episode 61: UNSOLVED - Barry and Honey Sherman

Barry Sherman, 75, the founder and chairman of the board of generic drug company Apotex, and his 70-year-old wife, Honey, were found dead in the basement pool area of their home on Old Colony Rd. in Toronto's North York neighbourhood two days later, on Dec. 15, 2017. The couples bodies were discovered by a realtor showing the house and came across the grisly scene. Listen through to learn about what led up to this killing and who might be responsible. Video mentioned in the episode: https://www....

Dec 19, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Episode 60: Jennifer Pan

Jennifer Pan is a Canadian woman who was convicted of a 2010 kill-for-hire attack targeting both of her parents, killing her mother and injuring her father. Listen through to learn more about Jennifer and what led up to this killing.

Dec 12, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Episode 59: UNSOLVED - Alloura Wells

Alloura Wells was a homeless, transgender, mixed-race sex worker who died in Toronto in June 2017. Her body was discovered in a ravine the following month, but she was not reported missing until 6 November 2017, and her badly decomposed body was not identified until 23 November. Listen to this episode to learn more. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Alloura_Wells

Dec 05, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 59
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