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The Canadian Gothic

CanadianGothic / Curiouscastwww.thecanadiangothic.com
The Canadian Gothic uncovers Canada’s most mysterious, unusual, and fascinating stories. The show dives deep into true crime, unsolved disappearances, paranormal encounters, and bizarre events using a blend of meticulous research, archival audio, interviews, and firsthand accounts. Each episode, whether a standalone mystery or part of an ongoing series, offers a richly woven narrative that brings Canada’s most enigmatic cases to life.
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Episodes

the Murder of Catherine Campbell - Part 1

Sometime between leaving work Thursday and failing to arrive Monday morning something happens to 36 year old police officer Catherine Campbell. The search for Catherine, the discovery of her remains, and the story the evidence tells are all horrific. In this two part episode series Madelayne Kline are going to walk through all of, as revealed in the police investigatory notes. Series Links: Madelayne Klein: https://linktr.ee/madelayneklein Send a voicememo to the show: nighttimepodcast.com/conta...

Jul 09, 202350 min

Encounters With Creeps - Volume 6

Madelayne Klein and I will again offer a platform to share their encounters with the far too many CREEPS lurking around out there. In this episode we will unpack the sixth volume of listener ENCOUNTERS WITH CREEPS. Episode Links: Encounters with Creeps - Volume 1: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/creeps Encounters with Creeps - Volume 2: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/creeps-2 Encounters with Creeps - Volume 3: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/creeps-3 Encounters wit...

Jul 01, 20231 hr 8 min

the Murder of Karissa Boudreau

The story we are about to hear involves what for most is an unthinkable crime. Penny Boudreau fears her twelve year old daughter Karissa is getting in the way of what she values above all else. Her romantic relationship. The lengths Penny is willing to go to save it is the topic of this episode. In this episode we are joined by Sherri Aikenhead to discuss her best selling book 'Mommy don't' and the case it covers, the murder of Karissa Boudreau. Episode Links: Sherri Aikenhead’s ‘Mommy Don’t’: h...

Jun 24, 20231 hr 22 min

Canada's Most Notorious Crimes (as per a.i.) - Part 2

Artificial intelligence has become a growing concern among society. Many artists feel it is plagiarizing their work, writers fear it is devaluing theirs, and nearly everyone wonders how it will affect our future interactions with technology and each other. Madelayne Klein and I wanted to see what the fuss is all about so we asked "Dear AI, what are the 5 most notorious Canadian crimes?" In this episode we finish the conversation we began in part one of this series. Series Links: Madelayne Klein:...

Jun 13, 202348 min

Canada's Most Notorious Crimes (as decided by ChatGPT artificial intelligence) - Part 1

Artificial intelligence has become a growing concern among society. Many artists feel it is plagiarizing their work, writers fear it is devaluing theirs, and nearly everyone wonders how it will affect our future interactions with technology and each other. Madelayne Klein and I wanted to see what the fuss is all about so we asked "Dear AI, what are the 5 most notorious Canadian crimes?" In this episode we begin discussing it's answer. Series Links: Madelayne Klein: https://linktr.ee/madelaynekle...

Jun 12, 202352 min

Two Halifax Police Officers and a UFO (with former Cst. Rick Prescott)

In June of 1997 two Halifax Regional Police officers took a break from the action to have a coffee and catch their breath. They pulled into a dark lot behind a Tim Hortons, pulled their cruisers window to window, and began to chat... unaware their lives were about to change forever. Within warning an object appeared in the sky that they have been trying to explain for over 25 years. In this episode I'm joined by Rick Prescott, formally Cst. Prescott of the Halifax Police, to tell us about the tw...

Jun 09, 202341 min

the Disappearance and Death of Maddy Scott

This episode is going to take us to Hogsback Lake, a sort of natural recreation area southeast of Vanderhoof, British Columbia. Although the area is known by locals as an ideal spot for camping and fishing, it has also become known as the setting for one of Canada's most often discussed missing person cases. On May 28, 2011, then 20 year old Maddy Scott attended an annual party at Hogsback Lake. Maddy and her friend Jordi intended to camp out at the lake together but unexpected attendees and alc...

Jun 04, 20231 hr 12 min

Encounters With Creeps - Volume 5

Madelayne Klein and I will again offer a platform to share their encounters with the far too many CREEPS lurking around out there. In this episode we will hear listener tales of encounters with CREEPS and neighbours from HELL. Episode Links: Encounters with Creeps - Volume 1: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/creeps Encounters with Creeps - Volume 2: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/creeps-2 Encounters with Creeps - Volume 3: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/creeps-3 En...

May 28, 20231 hr 4 min

the Saskatchewan Stabbing Massacre - Part 2

Over a three hour period on the morning of September 4, 2022, Myles Sanderson killed 11 and injured 18 people in mass stabbing rampage that began on the James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. The brutality of the crime, the manhunt that followed, and the incredible loss of life that occurred has and will forever change the affected communities. In this episode Madelayne and I will pick up the discussion where we left off in part one. During the early morning hours of September 4, 2022....

May 22, 20231 hr 15 min

the Saskatchewan Stabbing Massacre - Part 1

Over a three hour period on the morning of September 4, 2022, Myles Sanderson killed 11 and injured 18 people in mass stabbing rampage that began on the James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. The brutality of the crime, the manhunt that followed, and the incredible loss of life that occurred has and will forever change the affected communities. In this multipart series Jordan Bonaparte and Madelayne Kline will attempt to make sense of the Saskatchewan stabbing massacre. Series Links: M...

May 21, 20231 hr 1 min

Encounters With Creeps - Volume 4

In this episode, Nighttime podcast listeners again take the microphone to share their seemingly endless encounters with CREEPS. Madelayne Klein and I will do our best to unpack them as the charge past. Lock your doors, close your curtains, and settle in… it's time for the forth volume of CREEP encounters. Episode Links: Encounters with Creeps - Volume 1: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/creeps Encounters with Creeps - Volume 2: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/creeps-2 Encounte...

Apr 29, 20231 hr 14 min

Encounters With Creeps - Volume 3

In this episode we again open the floodgates that hold back Nighttime podcast listener's MANY encounters with CREEPS… Madelayne Klein and Jordan will unpack the troubling stories as they flow past. Episode Links: Encounters with Creeps - Part 1: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/creeps Encounters with Creeps - Part 2: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/creeps-2 Series Links: Madelayne Klein: https://linktr.ee/madelayneklein Send a voicememo to the show: nighttimepodcast.com/contac...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 10 min

Encounters With Creeps - Volume 2

In a prior episode listeners of Nighttime shared their disturbing encounters with real life creeps. There were awful first dates, clingy customers, and just a bunch of all around cringey creepiness. In this episode, we will revisit the topic. I've invited Canadian crime content creator Madelayne Klein to help me unpack a second batch of listener contributed CREEP encounters as well as some recent higher profile creeps that found themselves in Canadian new stories. Episode Links: Encounters with ...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 2 min

the Buffalo Narrows Axe Murders (1969, Saskatchewan)

This episode is going to take us to the community of Buffalo Narrows in Saskatchewan. On a cold night in January of 1969, 19 year old Fred McCallum entered the Pederson family home as they slept. By the time he leaves he is covered in blood, carrying a large axe, and unsure of exactly what he did to the Pederson family. In this episode, I’m by Canadian crime content creator Madelayne Klein to explore the Buffalo Narrows Axe Murders Episode Links: Madelayne Kleins video: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Mar 12, 20231 hr 18 min

the Case of Dr. John Schneeberger (Saskatchewan Rapist)

This story revolves around a rape allegation directed at a respected physician. On Halloween night 1992, a 23 year old woman went to the Kipling Memorial Hospital in Kipling, Saskatchewan facing a mental health crisis. The physician on duty, Dr. John Schneeberger would handle her care. The care he provides involved drugging her, raping her, and going to unimaginable lengths to hide his crime. So let that description be a trigger warning. In this episode, I’m joined by Canadian crime content crea...

Feb 26, 20231 hr 12 min

Justice for Sia Van Wyck - 5 - the Van Wyck's lawyer James Giacomantonio

In this multi-part series the death of Sia Van Wyck is explored. On July 19th of 2017, seven year old Sia Van Wyck was killed by a man driving a combine tractor while playing in a field in rural Nova Scotia. An RCMP investigation deemed the death a tragic accident that was not criminal in nature however her family, her supporters, and their respected private investigator believe the investigation was fundamentally flawed from the start and had it been handled properly things may have likely turn...

Feb 19, 202337 min

Justice for Sia Van Wyck - 4 - Tom Martin's investigation

In this multi-part series the death of Sia Van Wyck is explored. On July 19th of 2017, seven year old Sia Van Wyck was killed by a man driving a combine tractor while playing in a field in rural Nova Scotia. An RCMP investigation deemed the death a tragic accident that was not criminal in nature however her family, her supporters, and their respected private investigator believe the investigation was fundamentally flawed from the start and had it been handled properly things may have likely turn...

Feb 18, 20231 hr 13 min

Justice for Sia Van Wyck - 3 - Brandy's awful neighbour

In this multi-part series the death of Sia Van Wyck is explored. On July 19th of 2017, seven year old Sia Van Wyck was killed by a man driving a combine tractor while playing in a field in rural Nova Scotia. An RCMP investigation deemed the death a tragic accident that was not criminal in nature however her family, her supporters, and their respected private investigator believe the investigation was fundamentally flawed from the start and had it been handled properly things may have likely turn...

Feb 18, 202357 min

Justice for Sia Van Wyck - 2 - Sia's dad Erik

In this multi-part series the death of Sia Van Wyck is explored. On July 19th of 2017, seven year old Sia Van Wyck was killed by a man driving a combine tractor while playing in a field in rural Nova Scotia. An RCMP investigation deemed the death a tragic accident that was not criminal in nature however her family, her supporters, and their respected private investigator believe the investigation was fundamentally flawed from the start and had it been handled properly things may have likely turn...

Feb 18, 20231 hr 19 min

Justice for Sia Van Wyck - 1 - Sia’s mom Effie

In this multi-part series the death of Sia Van Wyck is explored. On July 19th of 2017, seven year old Sia Van Wyck was killed by a man driving a combine tractor while playing in a field in rural Nova Scotia. An RCMP investigation deemed the death a tragic accident that was not criminal in nature however her family, her supporters, and their respected private investigator believe the investigation was fundamentally flawed from the start and had it been handled properly things may have likely turn...

Feb 18, 20231 hr 13 min

the Pickering Lost Boys are MISSING IN CANADA (last seen March 17, 1995 in Pickering, ON)

This story takes us to Pickering, Ontario During the early morning hours of March 17th, 1995 a group of six teenagers leave a house party in the area with plans to "goof around" at a nearby marina. Security cameras at the Marina show three of the boys enter the area just prior to 2am. They, nor the other three boys they left the party with, have ever been seen again. The only evidence suggesting their possible whereabouts was two reports of stolen watercraft. In this episode of Nighttime, I've i...

Feb 17, 20231 hr 16 min

The Death of Andrew Gnazdowsky - 3 - a trial, an inpending verdict, and demands for change

Then 26 year old civil engineer Andrew Gnazdowsky and a co-worker were on site completing a survey of a Nova Scotia Power dam near Sheet Harbour in October of 2020. When a technology failure disrupted their work, Andrew made the fateful decision to enter the water and collect the failed equipment. Moments later, Andrew would briefly yell for help before ultimately disappearing below the still water. In the year since Andrew's tragic death, the Gnazdowsky's have been steadfast in their belief tha...

Feb 10, 202339 min

More Chaos on the Toronto Public Transit System (TTC)

This episode takes us back the city of Toronto, Ontario In a recent episode, the show highlighted a collection of recent random murders that occurred on the city's public transit system. In the weeks since the release of that episode, Toronto's public transit system has been in the news daily due to a seemingly endless series of violent events. In this episode of Nighttime, I've invited Canadian crime content creator Madelayne Klein to help us all get caught up on the recent chaos that has been ...

Feb 05, 20231 hr 7 min

Random Murder on the Toronto Public Transit System (TTC)

This episode takes us to the city of Toronto, Ontario More specifically it take us onto the many trains, buses and street cars that rumble their way around it. The TTC, or the Toronto Transit Commission, is the public transit system that services Toronto's diverse population. Using a mix of subways, buses, and street cars the TTC is Canada's largest public transit system. With nearly 2 million riders a day, the TTC serves as the setting for many of life’s events; babies born onboard, the first m...

Feb 04, 20231 hr 25 min

the Jack Family is Missing in Canada (last seen August 2, 1989 in Prince George, BC)

This episode takes us to Prince George, British Columbia. On the evening of August 1, 1989 Ronnie and Doreen Jack went to their neighbourhood pub looking for a bite to eat and a few drinks. Instead, they found a mystery man with an enticing job offer that would forever change their lives and the lives of everyone who loved them. Ronnie would do logging, Doreen could help in the kitchen, and their two kids would be taken care of at the remote camps daycare facility. Transportation wouldn't be a p...

Jan 29, 20231 hr 7 min

the Murder of Serena McKay

This story takes us to Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba. In April of 2017 this community of about 3000 people would provide the setting for an event watched around the world. Specifically, watched by those seeking videos of gore, death, and humanity’s darkest moments. Then 19 year old Serena McKay's life would end as the result of a vicious, violent, and merciless attack committed by two young women, with some of the most brutal moments being live streamed to facebook... and from there shared a...

Jan 22, 20231 hr 11 min

Kenley Matheson is Missing in Canada (last seen September 21, 1992 in Wolfville, NS)

In this episode, our story will take us to the quite town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. In September of 1992, then 20 year old Cape Bretoner, Kenley Matheson arrived in Wolfville to begin classes at Acadia University. Only two weeks into the school year, he was last seen by a friend walking on Main Street in Wolfville carrying a red and black backpack. There has not been any proof of life, or credible sightings of him since. In this episode of Nighttime, I'll be joined by Canadian crime content cre...

Jan 15, 20231 hr 13 min

Chris Metallic is Missing in Canada (last seen Nov 25, 2012 in Sackville, New Brunswick)

In the early morning hours of November 25, 2012, 3rd year Mount Allison student Chris Metallic ended a night of partying with friends. A belly full of alcohol played a part in his decision to leave the party, and certainly played a part in him leaving his shoes and wallet behind… that was going to be a problem to solve the next morning. Wearing borrowed sandals Chris just wanted to go home and sleep it off. Over 10 years later.. Chris still hasn't arrived home and the trail he left behind doesn'...

Dec 16, 202254 min

Tamra Keepness is Missing in Canada (last seen july 5, 2004 in Regina, Sask)

At some point during the early morning of July 5, 2004, 5 year old Tamra Keepness seems to have simply vanished from her home. The facts of that evening, as well as the behaviours of the adults responsible for Tamra's care, are more than a bit hazy. Alcoholism, drug abuse, sex work, and domestic violence all find their way into Tamra's last known night and all obscure the trail she left behind. But if one thing is for certain, it's that Tamra’s family has far from given up on her. In this episod...

Nov 21, 202257 min

THE CLOWN SCARE OF 2016 - a Keep Canada Weird Halloween special

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport TYPICALLY seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. However in tonight's episode, which was recorded on the moonlit evening of October 16th, 2022, the series was overtaken by the Halloween spirit and as a result our attention turned to one of Canada's weirdest and perhaps most TERRIFYING events. The creepy clown scare craze of 2016 Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird...

Oct 18, 20221 hr 15 min
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