Welcome to our Christmas Special! This week’s case takes us back to 1962; To an era where bank robberies were all the rage and a regular occurrence. But this particular hold-up was one like no other. It involves a vicious Santa Claus who leaves behind a sea of red, and would make this one of Canada’s greatest manhunts EVER 🎅🏼 Sources https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-santa-claus-murders-wkt3-23-part-1/id1194748006?i=1000460490537 https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1963/6/1/the-search-...
Dec 21, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Wendy Ratté was a 44-year-old free spirited mother of two, who just vanished into thin air one day in August of 1997. The small community of Prince George, BC, had theories: did the husband do it? Did Wendy run off to the States to start a new life? Or... could it have been something to do with her alter ego: Shanna? In this case, there's a secret past, so many unanswered questions, and ANOTHER undercover Mr. Big operation. Then, a whole decade after Wendy disappears, there's a confession and a ...
Dec 14, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This week’s case takes place at a type of event that we can all call a distant memory; a music festival. What was supposed to be a weekend of dancing and fun, it came to a halt after a young girl was found brutally murdered on the festival grounds. The investigation had a great head start…until the plot twist. Not only is this a story of pointing fingers but it will make us question the definition of scientific forensic analysis entirely. This is the case of Brigitte Grenier. SOURCES: Real Justi...
Dec 07, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Get ready for a wild ride of conspiracy, lies, and murder for hire. This is the case of Peter Demeter, and the multiple crimes he committed... while in AND out of jail. We’re going back to the 1970s in Toronto, where this man couldn’t help his desire for more. More expensive things, more beautiful women, and more money. Lots of money. But this desire took him to a cold, dark jail cell. Except… not even prison can keep Peter from scheming and plotting to kidnap, extort, and kill anyone who stands...
Nov 30, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This isn’t your typical bank robbery…this is about a stolen 220 pound giant Canadian Loonie made out of 99.99% pure solid GOLD. But this precious golden coin wasn’t stolen on Canadian soil....Grab your passports because we’re flying all the way over to the famous Bode Museum in Berlin, Germany! SOURCES https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/news/world/theft-of-canadian-gold-coin-a-disaster-for-berlins-bode-museum/article34468212/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Maple_Leaf ht...
Nov 23, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Jennifer Pan was the golden child. She looked like she had everything good going for her—a supportive family, a career trajectory that was taking off, and a life in the big city of Toronto. But underneath this shiny exterior was a web of lies and deception. This 24-year-old was living a double life for years, and when she couldn’t handle it any longer, she cracked. She wanted a way out. And she masterminded a deadly plan that would lead her to making the biggest mistake of her life—with her fami...
Nov 16, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This is what happens when a self-development company looks good on the outside—helpful, caring, with a great community of people. But on the inside is something much more sinister, all because of one man and his goal to indoctrinate women into becoming his sex slaves. Keith Raniere is our narcissist of the week, and Chelle and Lisa dive into the inner workings of NXIVM, the sex society DOS, and how Keith Raniere manipulated good people into worshipping a criminal. Why did people fall for this py...
Nov 09, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 24
November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Canada. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been an alarming increase in domestic violence reports all across the globe. Job losses and social isolation have added fuel to the fire and because of the lockdowns, victims haven't been able to get away from their abusers. We wanted to bring to your attention the case of Cortney Lake who had just broken free from an abusive relationship. Her bright future was on the horizon until it was take...
Nov 02, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Happy Halloween! It’s spooky season and this year we have an episode that will scare your socks off! In 1829, nearly 200 years ago in the small community of Baldoon, Ontario, a farmer and his family began experiencing haunting disturbances in their home. But it wasn’t until the torment escalated so much that they realized their lives were in danger, and that they could be dealing with a poltergeist. Lock your doors, grab a drink, and gather round. This is the spine-tingling story of the Baldoon ...
Oct 26, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In 1946, long before Karla Homolka, there was someone else who was seen as the most murderous woman in Canada. Someone dressed in high fashion and furs with pearls and red lipstick, claiming the spotlight wherever she went. She was pushed into the elite society of parties, cocktails, and wealthy married men from a very young age. There is a web of lies, theft, abuse, and deceit in this case...but her name became famous because of MURDER. This is the story of the crimes of Evelyn Dick.
Oct 19, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In August of 1982, a mysterious young man was spotted by some locals who lived on Little Bitter-Root Lake in Montana. He appeared to be injured, soaking wet, and carried a duffle bag with him. A week after the man had passed through, a plane was discovered at the bottom of the lake that had ties to Vancouver, British Columbia. But it wasn’t until they found what was inside that would go on to make this man a fugitive and one of America’s Most Wanted’s longest mysteries. SOURCES: A Tear in My Lif...
Oct 05, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In 1996, Blair Adams was thriving. He had a great job, lots of friends, and was happy with his life. Then everything suddenly changed. Convinced that someone was after him, the 31-year-old embarks on a journey from Surrey, British Columbia, all the way to Knoxville, Tennessee, making a series of confusing purchases and choices. And during a simple stop for gas, he's met with a dangerous end. Was someone really chasing him? Or was it all a coincidence? Chelle and Lisa dive into the mysterious mur...
Sep 28, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In 2007, police became aware of a string of break-ins with very particular similarities; women’s underwear were going missing. Police were beginning to worry that this intruder would soon escalate his crimes, putting these women in danger…and they were right. When they finally caught the person responsible, it shocked the country because this was a prestigious, well-respected man, and the last person anyone could have suspected. This is the case of ex-colonel Russell Williams. Sources: Interroga...
Sep 21, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Felicia Solomon and Tina Fontaine were both found murdered in the watery depths of the Red River, a whole decade apart. These two girls didn't know each other, but they share a similar, terrifying path—of young Indigenous girls going missing in Winnipeg, and their cases left unsolved. Who is this monster in Manitoba? Could there be a serial killer in Winnipeg? Or are there more killers walking free than we know about? Chelle and Lisa discuss it all on Whose Crime is it Anyway? Sources: https://w...
Sep 14, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In 2002, 21-year-old Lisa Marie Young was at a house party celebrating her friend’s birthday in Nanaimo, B.C. After leaving to get food with a new acquaintance, she called her friend in a panic because this person took her somewhere else and was holding her against her will. Lisa has never been seen since. Where is she?! And WHO is responsible?! If you have any information you can call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS Or you can send an email to whereislisayoung@outlook.com Source...
Sep 04, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 16
On a quiet street in Victoria, BC, a young real estate agent shows her clients a million dollar dream home... and it turns into a total nightmare. Little did she know, she was shaking the hands of her killers. But WHO killed Lindsay? Was it the boyfriend? The best friend? Her boyfriend's mother?! A drug cartel?! There are SO MANY THEORIES in this case, and Chelle is here to talk about them all. Listen to Whose Crime is it Anyway? to hear our thoughts on the case of Lindsay Buziak. Sources: https...
Aug 28, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week it's Part 2 of the Diane Werendowicz case. We discuss the Robert Badgerow trials—and yes, there are many. It’s a whirlwind that has the jury’s heads spinning. The prosecutors presented a second piece of audio to compare the 911 call with a recording of Badgerow giving a speech at his wedding. Is this the same voice?! Check it out and put your hearing to the test! Sources: The Hamilton Spectator: www.thespec.com https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2018/01/31/covering-diane-cour...
Aug 21, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Well 2020 really threw a wrench into things eh? Chelle and Lisa are finally back to give you the first episode for Season 2!!! In 1981, 23-year-old Diane Werendowicz was murdered on her short walk home after leaving a local bar one night in Hamilton, Ontario. But her case goes cold for 17 years. It wasn’t until the advances in DNA forensics and an old piece of audio that investigators could finally name a suspect. But even with DNA and one piece of audio, does it really tell us what happened? Th...
Aug 14, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Happy Valentines Day! 💜 What would you do for love? This week we are bringing you a heartbreaking case that shows just how far some are willing to go for the ones they love. Tune in as Lisa shares a dark and twisty Romeo and Juliet story on this week’s episode of Whose Crime Is It Anyway? Sources: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-brothers-commonplace/jasmine-richardson/ https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6ci93y https://drug.addictionblog.org/cocaine-overdose-how-much-amount-of-cocaine-to-over...
Feb 14, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We know Canada has a TERRIBLE past with First Nations communities, especially Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. So we're here to tell Amber Tuccaro's story, a 20-year-old single mom who went missing a decade ago near Edmonton, Alberta. BUT the RCMP knew more than they let on in the initial investigation and shared a big secret with the public... Amber's last phone call with a recording of her killer's voice (!!!). Listen along to Chelle and Lisa and they ask ALL the questions on Whose Crime...
Feb 07, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This case is a heist of syrupy proportions! In 2011, one man got the deliciously greedy idea to steal millions of dollars worth of liquid gold (aka: maple freakin' syrup). He assembled a team of sticky fingered thieves that wanted two things... money, and to get back at the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers. Chelle tells the story of the most Canadian crime EVER. This is the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist on Whose Crime is it Anyway? Sources: Dirty Money on Netflix: Episode 5 https://...
Jan 24, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week Lisa takes us back to 1989. Cindy James, a 44 year old Vancouver nurse, was found tied up and murdered after she had suffered the torment, harassment and violent attacks from an unknown stalker for almost 7 years! Even though this looked like a gruesome murder, police had their reasons to believe this was the result of something else. This episode will leave you asking...Whose Crime Is It Anyway? Sources: https://unsolved.com/gallery/cindy-james https://omny.fm/shows/dark-poutine-true-...
Jan 17, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On a snowy December day, two high profile members of Toronto's elite were found dead in the pool room of their mansion. They just happened to be one of the richest couples in Canada, worth BILLIONS (yes, BILLIONS!) of dollars. What the hell happened?! There are greedy family members, rookie police mistakes, dollar bill$$ being thrown everywhere, and a whole lot of theorizing from Chelle and Lisa. Listen to Whose Crime is it Anyway? to hear our thoughts on the case of Barry and Honey Sherman. Sou...
Jan 10, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
After a 4 week hiatus, we’re back with our 7th episode! And boy, is it a goodie. Lisa shares a story of your biggest online dating nightmare... an aspiring filmmaker from Edmonton who takes his dark thriller fantasies offscreen and into the real world. Listen to our latest episode of Whose Crime is it Anyway? And maybe think twice before meeting an online date in a non-public location. Sources: True Crime Canada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bosT7C10zSQ Evidence photos: http://www.calgaryheral...
Dec 20, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week we go way back to the 1950s, into the deep, dark woods of Stanley Park to discuss one of Vancouver's oldest unsolved murder cases. Chelle tells the story of our very own Hansel and Gretel mystery with tips that lead no where and a surprising twist after 40 YEARS. Join us for rosé sparkling wine, a dog walking around, oh and we lost all of our final audio for this case! AWESOME. Ya win some, ya lose some (literally). So enjoy our rough draft of the Babes in the Woods and theorize along ...
Nov 22, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The story continues. As Cody is awaiting trial for the murder of Loren Leslie, the investigation team are able to connect Cody to THREE. MORE. MURDERS. His apartment has everything they need to prove that Cody is a cold-blooded murderer who does a shit ass job covering his tracks. In Part 2, Lisa shares what they find inside his apartment and the unexpected twist during his trial that might have you wondering Whose Crime Is It Anyway? ***As a warning: the details in this episode may be unsettlin...
Nov 15, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week we talk about one of Canada’s youngest serial killers: Cody Legebokoff. To his friends and family, he was the popular, chubby boy-next-door. But little did they know that the real Cody was a disturbed, cold-blooded murderer. Cody’s capture is nothing short of perfect timing and his bullshit excuses get Chelle REAL fired up! Listen in as Lisa takes you through episode 4 of Whose Crime Is It Anyway! Sources: Evidence photos: https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/photos/legebokoff-evidence-...
Nov 08, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Happy Halloween! We have a very real, very spooky case for you. There are creepy ass old hotels, HUGE water tanks, Dairy Queen and Britney Spears references, and very questionable surveillance footage from an elevator. You're gonna wanna click on the link below and follow along for this one. Chelle tells us the story of a Vancouver girl, Elisa Lam, who died under very mysterious circumstances at the Cecil Hotel...considered to be one of the most haunted hotels in Los Angeles. Oh and at the end.....
Oct 31, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Try to imagine yourself at 12-years-old, when life was easy breezy and the only thing on your to-do list was hopping on your bike to go to the corner store with your friends. That was how Monica Jack's day began—not knowing it would be her last. In this episode, Lisa tells us the story of a young girl from a small BC town who goes missing in 1978. It would take WAY TOO LONG (over. three. decades.) to find out where she was, what happened to her, and who committed the crime. Listen to Whose Crime...
Oct 25, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
It was just an ordinary day in a small maritime town in Newfoundland, when suddenly three brothers disappear. Yes, all three. HOW?! There are scary cliffs, dive teams, bomb squads, and so many unanswered questions. Our brains hurt after this one. Chelle tells the story, Lisa gasps at all the right moments, and they both speculate on how this could have happened in a tiny town on a Canadian island. Listen to our very first episode of Whose Crime Is It Anyway? and guess along with us. If you have ...
Oct 15, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
