[ Part 4 of 4 ] The Truth

Hidden documents and files are released through a Freedom of Information request, strongly suggesting that what actually happened on August 31, 2009 was different to the narrative presented by the press — and in court.

In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country for some people.

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INVITATION: 15th Annual Memorial Gathering - Toronto

Please join us Saturday, August 31 at 3 p.m. at the spot where Darcy died at 151 Bloor Street West. There’s a white Ghost Bike opposite Tiffany & Co and close to Bloor St and Avenue Road.

Special thanks to Allan Sheppard, Joe Hendry and Victoria (the eyewitness). Thanks also to writer Mary Fairhurst Breen for editing and creative direction on this reboot series.

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

Full list of information sources, resources and credits:

All the documents, evidence, statements, reports and news articles we’ve relied upon to write this series are available at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/darcy.

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[ Part 3 of 4 ] How the Justice System Failed

The controversial 2010 hearing where the prosecutor announced his decision to withdraw charges. While Darcy’s father expected that result, something seemed significantly wrong with how the prosecutor chose to explain how the decision was made. 

In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country for some people.

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INVITATION: 15th Annual Memorial Gathering - Toronto

Please join us Saturday, August 31 at 3 p.m. at the spot where Darcy died at 151 Bloor Street West. There’s a white Ghost Bike opposite Tiffany & Co and close to Bloor St and Avenue Road.

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Special thanks to Allan Sheppard, Joe Hendry and Victoria (the eyewitness).

Thanks also to writer Mary Fairhurst Breen for editing and creative direction on this reboot series.

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

Full list of information sources, resources and credits:

All the documents, evidence, statements, reports and news articles we’ve relied upon to write this series are available at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/darcy.

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The case of a beloved 16-year-old girl who didn't return home one night—and the many questionable decisions made by authorities that could have inadvertently saved her life.

The intention of this episode is to highlight how cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are often treated differently at every stage of the criminal justice process, as per Reclaiming Power and Place, the final report of the National Inquiry into #MMIWG.

Additional content warning: this episode is about the murder and possible sexual assault of an underage girl.

This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to Justice for Girls Outreach Society

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes 

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QUEBEC | In 1989, 23-year-old Joe Rose and a friend boarded a Montreal bus home in the early morning hours. What happened next would be described as a turning point for the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Quebec.

Recommended resources for further reading:

Prejudice to pride: The forgotten murder of Joe Rose, by Richard Burnett, special to the Montreal Gazette

Sex Garage raid a turning point in Montreal’s LGBT activism by Richard Burnett, special to the Montreal Gazette

HIV basics from Catie.ca (Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information)

People living with HIV in Canada: infographic [PDF]

Canadian True Crime donates monthly. This month’s donation has gone to:

Interligne.co - offers 24/7 support to LGBTQ + people in both English and French, as well as their loved ones and staff in community, school, health and social services.

2SLGBTQIA+ Youth hotline: text or phone 1 888 505-1010 - there are no taboo subjects :)

Podcast recommendation:

Framed - An Investigative Story

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Writing: Kristi Lee

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Special thanks to Timecop 1983 for use of Gone and Memories (first two tracks used) from the albums Lovers Parts 1 and 2.

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ONTARIO | 82 year old Richard Humble needed knee surgery, but because he lived alone, he would need a caregiver to help him as he recovered. An old friend recommended someone who might be able to help him—but what she ended up doing was the exact opposite.

*Please note - some names in this episode have been changed to protect the privacy of innocent parties.

Any links between names chosen and real people involved in the story are coincidental.

Podcast recommendation

Court Junkie

Elder abuse resources

Canada - Call toll-free 1 800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), itsnotright.ca/, www.canada.ca/seniors, Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Australia - Protecting the Rights of Older Australians

US - National Center on Elder Abuse

UK - Action on Elder Abuse

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Research: Jessica Ann

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BRITISH COLUMBIA | In May of 2011, 20 year old Maddy Scott and a friend attended a party at Hogsback Lake in British Columbia. They were supposed to camp for the night, but the friend decided to leave, and Maddy was eventually left by herself. This was the last time anyone saw her alive.

UPDATE - MAY 2023:

The RCMP has confirmed the remains of Madison Scott were found on a rural property not far from Hogback Lake, where she had been camping with friends. No cause of death has been released, but police say foul play has not been ruled out, and the investigation is ongoing. Our thoughts are with the Scott family at this time. We hope for their sake there will be more answers coming soon. More information from Prince George Citizen.

WATCH: The Vanishing of Madison Scott and the Recreation video

VISIT: www.madisonscott.ca

JOIN: Facebook Group: Help Find Madison Scott

DONATE: Via paypal to help her family continue to raise awareness

VIEW: Pictures of Maddy and the missing poster

$100,000 REWARD: Anyone with information can contact the Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222 or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Podcast recommendation

Crimelines - see Barry and Honey Sherman episode

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Research and writing: Charlie from Crimelines and Kristi Lee

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Make sure you listen to Episode 79 first!

Find Lili Knighton:

Website: www.LiliKnighton.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knightonmentalhealth/

Approximate timestamps:

0.00 Lili talks about her background including trials of Paul Bernardo and Bradley Edwards (Claremont Serial Killer trial)

4:00 Serial Killers and their motivations

10:00 Was Fyfe really determined to avoid the spotlight?

11:45 Serial Killer “patterns” and escalation from break and enters to rapes and murders (re Golden State Killer)

15:45 What if he hadn’t left that fingerprint - was he in a frenzy at the end?

17:30 He was said to have committed up to 25 murders – if this was true, why did he only confess to four additional?

19:45 Fyfe’s abusive childhood – how did it come into play with his later crimes?

21:45 Fyfe’s son “the only thing he found precious”

BREAK (note timestamps are very approximate after this depending on where you live and what ads you hear)

24:00 Necrophilia and sexual assault motivations

29:00 Why was the media so reluctant to report on the more “gruesome details”?

31:45 Plumber Rapist profile vs William Fyfe

34:00 Hazel Scattolon – the first crime he confessed to was just as bad as the last one. Why? And did he know her?

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QUEBEC In 1999, four women were found murdered in the greater Montreal area. They all lived alone, there were no signs of forced entry, and the crime scenes were so violent that even the most seasoned of investigators were shocked. But one day, the killer would make a mistake. This is the story of the crimes of the Quebec serial killer known as “The Killer Handyman”.

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Sun Youth Organization

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Troubles Podcast

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Research: Gemma Harris

Research and writing: Kristi Lee

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Part 2 of a 2-part series

The RCMP continue their investigation into the death of Laura Letts, and make an interesting discovery. From there, things would spiral completely out of control.

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Research and writing: Kristi Lee

Special thanks: Tim Petruk, journalist, Kamloops This Week

Additional research: Hagar Barak

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

After a painful breakup, Laura Letts decided to take leave from her job and travel abroad. While on tour in New Zealand, she would meet someone new, and her life would forever be changed.

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The Miami Chronicles - Booby Trap

Credits:

Research and writing: Kristi Lee

Additional research: Hagar Barak

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

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SASKATCHEWAN: In 2000, Darrell Night was having a night out with friends, when he was picked up by police. He thought they were going to take him to the drunk tank… but instead, the car went in the opposite direction.

More resources on this case:

BOOK: Starlight Tour: The Last, Lonely Night of Neil Stonechild by Rob Renaud and Susanne Reber

DOCUMENTARY: Two Worlds Colliding directed by Tasha Hubbard

PODCAST: COMMONS - The Police

Podcast recommendations:

COMMONS - current season "The police”

Nighttime - the stories of Glen Race and Haunted Canada

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Research and writing: Danielle Paradis

Additional research and writing: Kristi Lee

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NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR:

In 2006, a family left the US for a hunting trip in Newfoundland. Not all of them would come back. 

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Read the award-winning long-form article from Outdoor Canada

https://www.outdoorcanada.ca/harshbarger/

Scroll to halfway down the page to see the link to download the PDF.

Podcast recommendation

True - bizarre stories that are always true

Credits:

Research: Gemma Harris

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

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Approximate Timestamps for each case discussed in this episode:

72 Alloura Wells - 3:00 minute mark

71 Jagtar Gill - 7:45

70 Zach Miller - 11:00

67-69 Ezekiel Stephan - 15:45

60-62 Richard Oland - 29:00

59 The Donnellys - 39:00

56 Loretta Saunders - 40:00

19-20 Laura Babcock - 44:00

6 Reena Virk - 46:30

Youtube recommendation:

Canadiana - Canadian History Videos 

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Research: Enya Best

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

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Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams  

Music credits:

Chris Zabriskie - Laserdisc

S Chermisinov - Night Snowfall

Igor Khabarov - Stay

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Today we're pleased to share with you the first episode of Pretendians - a riveting new podcast series that looks at some of the most prominent and successful Indigenous artists, leaders and professors who all have something in common: they aren’t Indigenous.

There are hundreds of cases of Indigenous identity fraud that we know about, and likely thousands that we do not.

So why do these so-called “pretendians” do it? How do they pull it off? And what happens when they are exposed? 

In each episode of Pretendians, co-hosts Robert Jago (Kwantlen First Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe) and Angel Ellis (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) reveal unbelievable stories of audacious fraudsters and investigate the complex phenomenon of Indigenous identity theft.

We hope you enjoy this episode, and we'll see you soon!

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TORONTO, ONTARIO: In 2017, a woman found a body in a ravine. The journey to figure out who the body belonged to would take many twists and turns.

Mental Health Resources

Canada

United States

Australia

United Kingdom

+ Find a therapist:

Online @BetterHelp (10% off your first month)

In person @ Psychology Today

+ 10 minute Yoga videos on youtube

Links to resources and initiatives from this episode:

Trans Pride Toronto facebook page

Independent review into how police handle missing persons cases - submissions until August 31, 2020

Maggie’s Sex Worker Action Project

The 519

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Podcast recommendation:

Where is Lisa - Island Crime Season 1

Credits:

Research, co-producer and 2SLGBTQIA+ content advisor: Eliot Newton www.genderbandit.com

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams  

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ONTARIO - In 2014, a 15 year old went to the grocery store with her father. It was her parents’ 17th wedding anniversary - but her mother was recovering at home from a hernia operation she’d had the day before, so the teenager and her father went to pick out a cake and bring flowers back to her. But what they would be confronted with when they returned, would change their lives forever.

Podcast recommendation:

The Secret Life of Canada

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Credits:

Research and writing: Diedre Bradley and Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

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Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams  

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SASKATCHEWAN - It was 2006, and ten year old Zachary Miller was enjoying the summer on his family’s farm near the tiny town of Whitewood, Saskatchewan. A man walked up the driveway with a teenage boy, wanting to buy eggs—and Zach's life would never be the same again.

Child Personal Safety Resources:

Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a national charity dedicated to the personal safety of all children, and provides resources and education.

The National Crime Prevention Council provides resources to parents on how to teach kids about strangers:

Canada: The Missing Children Society of Canada provides resources for what to do if your child goes missing:

United States: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides resources for what to do if your child goes missing: https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/isyourchildmissing.

#BlackLivesMatter donations and support:

Canada: How You Can Support Black People Today, Tomorrow & Forever by Refindery 29

United States: Places to Donate thanks to The Fall Line Podcast

Podcast recommendation:

Fetal Abductions

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Credits: 

Research & Writing: Haley Gray

Writing: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

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Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams 

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[ Part 3 of 3 ] ALBERTA - In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come.

Links to Tawny Platis fundraiser

GoFundMe

FaceBook Event

GetVokl event

Podcast recommendation:

Fetal Abduction

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Research: Haley Gray and Portia Bejanny

Research and writing: Haley Gray and Kristi Lee

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[ Part 2 of 3 ] ALBERTA - In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come.

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Research: Haley Gray and Portia Bejanny

Research and writing: Haley Gray and Kristi Lee

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[ Part 1 of 3 ] ALBERTA - In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come.

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Credits:

Research: Haley Gray and Portia Bejanny

Research and writing: Haley Gray and Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

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Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams  

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TORONTO, ONTARIO - In 2015, successful construction entrepreneur Sina Parsi left for a soccer game, but didn't return home. An unexpected story would unravel.

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Credits:

Research and writing: Stephanie Moore and Kristi Lee

Narration, music arrangement: Kristi Lee

Audio editing: We Talk of Dreams

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[ Part 2 of a 2 part series ]

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

Part 2 of the story of a sweet 16 year old girl would become the focal point of a devastating story of twisted obsession and revenge.

Find out more about: 

The Robb Nash Project 

Needhelpnow.ca

kidshelpphone.ca

Credits: 

Research: Enya Best

Research and writing: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams 

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[ Part 1 of a 2 part series ]

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

In 2015, a much-loved 16 year old girl would become the focal point of a devastating story of twisted obsession and revenge would shock the city of Regina and leave her loved ones heartbroken.

Find out more about: 

The Robb Nash Project 

Credits: 

Research: Enya Best

Research and writing: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams 

All credits and information sources can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Edwin Alonzo Boyd terrorized Toronto through a series of daring bank robberies... bringing along a band of bank-robbing misfits known as the Boyd Gang.

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Find out more about: 

Book: Edwin Alonzo Boyd: The Life and Crimes of Canada’s Master Bank Robber by Nate Hendley

Podcast recommendation: Mens Rea - an Irish True Crime podcast  

Credits: 

Research and writing: Nate Hendley

Editing: Kristi Lee

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams 

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

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They've been called bizarre by some, amusing by others, and downright terrifying by those involved... but one thing these cases all have in common is that they're all true. 

In this episode, we unravel the facts and fallout from each case, proving that reality can indeed be stranger than fiction.

This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

June 2-5 Podcast Power Up Summit (Radio Days North America)  | TORONTO, ONTARIO

→ Kristi’s session: "Getting your Indie Podcast Signed", June 2 @ 1:40 p.m.

June 7–9 Motive Crime & Mystery Festival  | TORONTO, ONTARIO

→ Kristi's session: “Through the Mirror Darkly: Why we love True Crime”, June 8 @ 6:30 p.m.

July 12-14 True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival  | DENVER, COLORADO

→ See Kristi at Podcast Row with all the other registered podcasts

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

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[Part 3 of a 3 part series]

SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their normally quiet city, and one of its most prominent and powerful families, into the spotlight in a way that no one could have anticipated. 

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Find out more about: 

BOOK: Shadow of Doubt - The Trials of Dennis Oland  by Bobbi-Jean Mackinnon

DOCO: The Oland Murder by CBC (only available in Canada)

Credits: 

Research and writing: Gemma Harris

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams

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All credits and information sources can be found at https://canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/2020/2/14/60-the-murder-of-richard-oland 

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[PART 2 OF 3]

SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK 

In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their normally quiet city—and one of its most prominent and powerful families—into the spotlight in a way that no one could have anticipated.  

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Credits: 

Research and writing: Gemma Harris

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams 

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams 

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[PART 1 OF 3]

SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK 

In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their normally quiet city—and one of its most prominent and powerful families—into the spotlight in a way that no one could have anticipated.  

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Research and writing: Gemma Harris

Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams 

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Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams 

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This is a conversation with Nate Hendley - who researched and wrote the episode, and criminologist Dr Lee Mellor. 

Also in this audio is me, Jordan from Nighttime, and Aaron from The Generation Why.

Learn more about:

Nate Hendley and his books 

Lee Mellor's podcast Murder Was the Case 

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An Irish immigrant family arrived in Lucan, Ontario in the 1840s, and almost immediately clashed with members of the local community. A fiery dispute erupted that would last for decades and escalate into madness, leaving a pile of bodies in its wake.

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Credits: 

Research and writing: Nate Hendley

Editing, narration, music arrangement: Kristi Lee 

Audio editing: Erik Krosby

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams

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SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO: Millionaire nursing home operators Helmuth and Hanna Buxbaum were driving back from Toronto airport after picking up their nephew. Seeing a stranded motorist, they pulled over to see if they could help. But it wasn't a stranded motorist.

Podcast recommendations:

Brew Crime

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Credits:

Research: Haley Grey

Writing, narration, music arrangement: Kristi Lee

Audio editing, audio production: We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams

All other credits - including information sources - can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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BRITISH COLUMBIA: In 2015, RCMP near Fort St John pulled up a white pickup truck for a routine traffic stop. The woman driving it was not the owner. As the RCMP investigated, a strange story unravelled.

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BLOOD TIES: A scripted audio series starring Gillian Jacobs, Josh Gad, and Amy Landecker. When legendary pediatric cardiologist and businessman, Dr. Peter Richland, is killed in a plane crash two days before Christmas, secrets begin to emerge about his dealings with female colleagues throughout his career. These disturbing revelations thrust his children, Eleonore and Michael, into a fight they’re completely unprepared for. Listen now at wondery.fm/BTCTrueCrime

The Pit - CBC Investigative podcast

Unresolved podcast

True Crime Fan Club podcast

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Credits:

Research and co-writing: Anna Priestland

Voiceovers: Lanie from True Crime Fan Club, Michael from Unresolved

Co-writing, narration, music arrangement: Kristi Lee

Audio editing, audio production: Erik Krosby

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams

All other credits - including information sources - can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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*Part 2 of the story, produced by Nighttime.

The story of Loretta Saunders is expanded upon via an in depth conversation between Jordan of Nighttime and the person who vowed to carry on Loretta’s advocacy work… her sibling Delilah Saunders. 

Credits:

Musical Theme: Tremors by Vox Somnia https://voxsomniamusic.bandcamp.com/

Contact:

Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod

Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com

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Halifax, Nova Scotia - In 2014, 26 year old Loretta Saunders – a proud Inuk woman – was in Halifax completing her university thesis on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. She went out to run an errand and didn’t return. What happened to her – and the resulting activism of her family – would have far-reaching effects.

*A collaboration with Nighttime Podcast.

Find out more about:

Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo

Follow Delilah Saunders on Twitter

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Credits:

Research: Enya Best and Kristi Lee

Writing, narration, music arrangement: Kristi Lee

Audio editing, audio production: We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams

All other credits - including information sources - can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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[ Part 2 of 2 ] The conclusion to the story of The Abbotsford Killer. Find out who he was, how he was brought to justice, and where everyone is today.

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+ BOOK: Rod Gehl's book "Through the Valley of the Shadow - The Search for the Abbotsford Killer

+ The Papaya Podcast - GUEST APPEARANCE: Kristi's "behind the scenes" interview. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts here, or visit the website. Episode was released early November, 2019 and is called The One Where We Talk About Canadian True Crime with Kristi Lee.

Credits:

Research and writing: Stephanie Moore

Editing and narration: Kristi Lee

Audio editing, music arrangement, audio production, theme song: We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime

All other credits and information sources can be found at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes on the page for this episode.

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NORTHWESTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

[Part 2 of 2 ] The story of Sheslay Free Mike ends in a harrowing stand-off—and a great tragedy.

Special thanks to Garry Rodgers, Bob Buday, and Ed Hill.

Voice of Michael Oros: Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX podcast

This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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[ Part 1 of 2 ] The Abbotsford Killer, BC - On October 13, 1995, two teenage girls were walking along a familiar street as they were heading to a party. Along the way, they encountered a man who would change not only their lives, but the lives of their two families, multiple police districts and an entire community. For the next seven months that man played a game of cat and mouse, terrorizing the community. 

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Find out more about:

CANADALAND podcast and the True Crime episode from last year

Fool Me Twice podcast

Credits:

Research and writing: Stephanie Moore

Editing and narration: Kristi Lee

Audio editing, music arrangement, audio production, theme song: We Talk of Dreams

Voice of Terry Driver: Jack Luna Dark Topic / Crime Machine podcast

Voice of 911 operator: Lisa Mark Hines The Secret Life of Weddings podcast

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime

All other credits and information sources can be found at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes on the page for this episode.

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TORONTO, ON - A late-night business meeting in a 1912 hydro yard ends in a serious crime. The case inspired an unprecedented public outcry at a time when hanging was still routinely applied for the most serious of offences.     

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Hot Docs Podcast Festival - Toronto, Ontario

True Crime Podcast Festival - Kansas City, Missouri

True Crime Sweden

True Crime Finland

Nate Hendley's books including: The Boy on the Bicycle, Stephen Truscott: Decades of Injustice

Credits: 

Research and writing: Nate Hendley

Editing, narration: Kristi Lee

Consulting on Jewish issues: Karen S.R.

Audio editing: Erik Krosby

Music composition:  Soularflair

Music arrangement, audio production: We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime

Newsapaper voiceover by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams

All sources and music credits are on the page for this episode on my website: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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[Bonus content between episodes ] I had lots of questions after covering Russell Williams - so I had a conversation with Dr Lee Mellor - Canadian profiler, author, criminologist and serial killer expert. He's also the host of Murder Was The Case.

In typical Lee fashion, he doesn't hold back on any of his opinions. Definitely lots of food for thought.

Disclaimer voiceover: Robin Warder from The Trail Went Cold

Theme song by We Talk of Dreams

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[ Part 2 of 2 ] The interrogation of Russell Williams continues, and after that comes the fallout from his crimes.

Find out more about:

The Mysterious Mr Epstein - a new podcast from Wondery that answers all your questions about Jeffrey Epstein. Listen now at Wondery.fm/tcrime.

Jim Can't Swim - YouTube Criminal Psychology - analysis of Russell Williams interrogation

The Mob Reporter - YouTube channel

Redhanded Podcast 

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Credits: 

Research and writing: Gemma Harris

Audio editing: Erik Krosby

Editing, narration, music arrangement, audio production: Kristi Lee

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams

All research sources and music credits are here: https://canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/2019/9/12/51-russell-williams

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Welcome back to a new season of Canadian True Crime!

In 2010, 27 year old Jessica Lloyd was reported missing from her home in Belleville, Ontario. She hadn't shown up for work, and the last time anybody heard from her was a late evening text message the night before.

A week after Jessica disappeared, the OPP called a man in for questioning. What he revealed to police over the next 10 hours would not only come to shock the nation, but many thousands of employees of the Canadian Forces to their core. The man sitting in front of police admitting to a string of escalating offences against women - some horrifically violent - was the LAST person they expected to apprehend.

Find out more about:

The Mob Reporter - watch the Russell Williams interrogation

All Crime No Cattle podcast

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Credits: 

Research and writing: Gemma Harris

Audio editing: Erik Krosby

Editing, narration, music arrangement, audio production: Kristi Lee

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime

Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams

Other credits and sources can be found on the page for this episode at 

https://canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/2019/9/12/51-russell-williams

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Back with the next full episode on Septmeber 15, but here's all of the major updates from the cases I've covered - as well as some of my thoughts and reflections.

Approx timestamps of cases discussed:

02:00 The Murder of Tori Stafford - update from her father, Rodney

11:00 Elizabeth Wettlaufer - release of report after inquiry into what happened

14:00 Sara and Taliyah - sentencing of Edward Downey

16:00 The Brentwood Five - thoughts on this, my most controversial episode

21:00 The Murder of Lyle and Marie McCann - update on parole of Travis Vader

24:20 Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson - surprising update

27:50 Andrea Giesbrecht - surprising update

29:40 The Murder of Laura Babcock (Dellen Millard) - a new struggle for Laura's family

32:40 The Murder of Reena Virk - Kelly Ellard update

Credits:

Research: Enya Best and Kristi Lee

Audio editing and theme music: We Talk of Dreams

Information sources:

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/02d14 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laura-babcock-death-certificate-1.5247168 https://www.sprucegroveexaminer.com/news/local-news/mp-lloyd-presents-mccanns-law-in-parliament

https://morinvillenews.com/2019/03/06/mp-dane-lloyd-introduces-mccanns-law-in-house-of-commons/

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/decision-on-vader-appeal-expected-friday-1.4426423

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/no-new-trial-for-travis-vader-1.5140246 https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/05/17/appeal-for-travis-vader-dismissed/ https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/alberta-court-of-appeal-rejects-travis-vaders-call-for-new-trial

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/travis-vader-appeal-dismissed-1.4427014 https://globalnews.ca/news/5288738/travis-vaders-appeal-manslaughter-court/ https://www.thestar.com/edmonton/2019/05/17/killer-of-missing-edmonton-seniors-travis-vader-loses-appeal-of-manslaughter-convictions.html https://www.cheknews.ca/killer-of-missing-alberta-seniors-loses-appeal-of-manslaughter-convictions-562418/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/edward-downey-murder-baillie-marsman-1.5143721

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/edward-downey-marsman-baillie-murder-appeal-1.5169165

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

In 2003, a local dry cleaner was opening up his shop for the morning, when he saw an abandoned shopping cart with a large object slumped into it.

Find out more about:

True Crime Podcasts - Live in Toronto - August 18

The Royal Cinema’s monthly signature series

Trans Pulse Project

Gender Bandit.com

Podcast recommendations

Crime Writers On (true crime podcast and documentary reviews, pop culture, and more)

CBC's Uncover: The Cat Lady Case

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* Correction notice: in the final paragraphs of this episode, a report from Statistics Canada was quoted. “….“Police-reported hate crime in Canada, 2017”, reports that from 2010 to 2017, there were 31 hate crimes targeting transgender or asexual people that were reported to police.” - Please note that the published report used incorrect terminology - the word asexual should actually be agender. Statistics Canada have been notified of this error and have promised to update their report.

Credits: 

Research and education: Eliot Waddingham, transgender activist and educator. Gender Bandit.com

Writing, narration, music arrangement, audio production: Kristi Lee

Audio editing: We Talk of Dreams

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Other credits and sources can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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Bethe Wettlaufer finally comes to the attention of the police, and the full extent of her crimes is revealed.

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Credits: 

Research and writing: Gemma Harris

Narration, music arrangement, audio production: Kristi Lee

Audio editing: Erik Krosby

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime

CTC Theme song by We Talk of Dreams 

Other credits and sources can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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WOODSTOCK, ONTARIO

The decision to place an elderly relative in care is often a difficult and emotional process. That's why it’s vital that long term care facilities offer families peace of mind and reassurance that their loved one is safe and well cared for.

This is a tale of where it all went terribly wrong.

Find out more about:

The Band Played On - a CBC Investigative Podcast

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Credits: 

Research and writing: Gemma Harris

Voice of Elizabeth Wettlaufer: Bonnie from Writing About Crime

Narration, music arrangement, audio production: Kristi Lee

Audio editing: Erik Krosby

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Other credits and sources can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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Sheslay Free Mike terrorized the north for more than a decade. His real name was Michael Oros, and he's been remembered as a legend of the north, the other “mad trapper”, a folk hero… and a cold-blooded killer. But there's much more to this story than meets the eye...

This two-part series takes a look back at a well-known, historic case that was sensationalized through headlines, to show that behind it was a real, human story.

Special thanks to Garry Rodgers, Bob Buday, and Ed Hill, and to Craig Baird of Canadian History EhX for voiceover of the Oros diaries.

Release schedule:

Part 2 will be released to all on Monday April 22. Listen ad-free and early on our premium feeds.

Additional Content Warning:

This series includes brief mentions of the death of an animal.

Monthly Donation:

Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime

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See the page for this series at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/155

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BANGS FALLS, NOVA SCOTIA

The continuation of the story of one Canadian woman's life living with domestic violence.

Learn more about:

Sheltersafe.ca - services to support women trying to leave an abusive relationship

Warning signs you might be in an abusive relationship

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Live shows this summer:

True Crime Podcasts - Live in Toronto | August 18, 2-5 pm

True Crime Podcast Festival - Chicago | July 13, all day 

Podcast recommendations:

Mugshot Podcast

Corpus Delecti 

Credits: 

Research and writing: Haley Grey

Writing, narration, music arrangement, mixing: Kristi Lee 

Audio editing: Erik Krosby 

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Other credits and sources can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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BANGS FALLS, NOVA SCOTIA

This is the story of one Canadian woman's life living with domestic violence.

Learn more about:

True Crime Podcasts - Live in Toronto | August 18, 2-5 pm

True Crime Podcast Festival - Chicago | July 13, all day

Podcast recommendation:

OPPO - a politics discussion by CANADALAND

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Credits: 

Research and writing: Haley Grey

Writing, narration, music arrangement, mixing: Kristi Lee 

Audio editing: Erik Krosby 

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Other credits and sources can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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CALGARY, ALBERTA - In 2016, a single mother failed to drop off her 5 year old daughter at daycare, and from there began a family's worst nightmare. 

Learn more about:

True Crime Podcast Festival | Chicago, July 13

True Crime Podcasts - Live in Toronto | Toronto, August 18 (tickets coming soon!)

Unresolved Podcast  

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Credits:

Research and writing: Charlie Worroll

Narration, music arrangement, audio production: Kristi Lee

Audio editing: Erik Krosby

Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime 

Other credits and sources can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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