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The Detective

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Former Toronto homicide detective Steve Ryan, who helped solve some of Toronto’s most notable crimes, takes us inside his old case files. Hosted by CTV Toronto’s Austin Delaney, ‘The Detective’ is a revealing look at the underbelly of true crime in Canada’s biggest city.

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Episodes

Finding the 'York U Rapist'

The Toronto detective who cracked the case of "York U rapist" has revealed the major mistake the suspect made that eventually led to his arrest.

Nov 15, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9

The Murder of Felicia Hosany

Toronto florist Felicia Hosany suffocated after her head was duct taped during a robbery in Toronto. Her husband's alibi was so good that police originally thought he was responsible for the violent crime.

Nov 08, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8

The Murders of Nadja Wyrsch and Thomas Kaufman

This episode delves into the 2006 double murder-suicide of three Swiss tourists at Toronto's Chelsea Hotel. Former homicide detective Steve Ryan recounts his experience, from the initial gruesome scene and city-wide panic over a potential tourist killer, to piecing together the events of a jealous love triangle. He details the extensive hotel lockdown, the discovery of peculiar clues, and the surprising conclusion that the killer's death was unintentional.

Oct 25, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7

The Murder of Stefanie Rengel

Stefanie Rengel was stabbed to death because she was perceived as a love rival. The detective who investigated the case says the 14-year-old who orchestrated the killing left police stunned during her interview.

Oct 18, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Murder of Katelynn Sampson

The murder of seven-year-old Katelynn Sampson was one of the worst a seasoned Toronto detective had ever seen. When he heard the 911 call from her guardian reporting the girl's death he immediately knew something didn't add up.

Oct 11, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Murder of Cecilia Zhang

Nine-year-old Cecilia Zhang was taken from her Toronto home in the middle of the night. The detective who worked on the case suspected her parents were responsible for her murder until he sat down with them for an interview.

Oct 04, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Murder of Holly Jones

Toronto girl Holly Jones was murdered by a stranger in 2003. The detective on the case said finding her killer was a needle-in-a-haystack investigation until two sharp-eyed officers made a breakthrough discovery.

Sep 27, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Murder of Elana Fric-Shamji

Ontario doctor Elana Fric-Shamj was killed by her neurosurgeon husband. Police discovered her body stuffed in a suitcase in a river north of Toronto, but her killer left behind a crucial clue that led detectives right to his door.

Sep 20, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Murder of Melonie Biddersingh

Toronto teenager Melonie Biddersingh was found dead inside a burnt suitcase. The 'girl in suitcase murder' remained a cold case until detectives received a tip that led them to her killers.

Sep 13, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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