Canadian True Crime – Details, episodes & analysis

From the creators of the award-winning podcast They Walk Among Us comes The Lost Boys of Wineville—an extended limited series spanning 30 in-depth episodes.

This gripping true-crime saga unravels a chilling story that unfolded nearly a century ago in the shadow of the recently erected Hollywoodland sign, and reached its harrowing conclusion on a remote poultry ranch…

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On a freezing night in Norman’s Cove, a brutal attack leaves the small coastal town shaken to its core. As police investigate, a twisted plot starts to unravel…

The intention of this episode is to honour the victim of a harrowing crime that was largely ignored by the media at the time, and resulted in harmful rumours.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

*Additional content warning: this case contains some details of graphic violence. Please take care when listening.

Recommended reading:

The Murder of Minnie Callan: A True Newfoundland Crime Story by Tom Gruchy, 2018. 

Court document: 1987 CanLII 5192 (NL SC) | R. v. Butt | CanLII

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the organizations that stage the In Her Name Vigil:

First Light St John's Friendship Centre

NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre

St John's Status of Women Council

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A two-part series — A teenager from Nova Scotia is invited to stay with his wealthy school friend on the Jersey Shore, but finds himself at the centre of an American horror story.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, who advocates and provides resources for the 1 in 5 people in Canada who have a mental illness. 

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In 2007, residents of Southwest Ontario were gripped by panic as police worked to capture 22 year old Jesse Imeson—an armed, dangerous and unpredictable fugitive.

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In 2014, a disgruntled and disillusioned former employee of a Nanaimo sawmill returned to his workplace to seek revenge.

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In 1996, a body washed up in a fishing net off the south coast of Devon in the UK. Through intrepid detective work, English police would link it back to a diabolical Canadian criminal who left an unbelievable trail of destruction behind in Southwestern Ontario.

This is the story of the crimes of Albert Johnson Walker. If you recognize the name and think you know this case, stay tuned until the end. There has been an update from 2021...

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Danielle Paradis is a journalist based in Edmonton, Alberta with a special interest in Indigenous and women's issues.

She's been published by Chatelaine, CANADALAND, BUSTLE, Star Metro Edmonton, Gig City, The Spraw and more.

Dani has also pitched, researched and contributed to the writing of several episodes for Canadian True Crime - including Saskatoon Freezing Deaths and Mayerthorpe Tragedy... with more to come.

Approximate timestamps of our discussion:

00:00 - Introduction to Dani Paradis, background, how she got into journalism

05:00 - Métis heritage

08:00 - Truth & Reconciliation Day - September 30

20:00 - Maranda Shelly Peter

30:00 - What Dani is working on right now

Resources and links:

Follow Dani on Twitter: @DaniParadis and check out her website www.danielleparadis.com/

Some of Dani's writing:

• Canada’s Media Was Always Going To Dismiss Genocide Against Indigenous Women  (CANADALAND)
• The Death Of Cindy Gladue, And The Criminal Defence Tactic That Should Alarm Every Woman in Canada (Chatelaine)
• What You Need To Know About The Biggest Indigenous Issues This Election (Chatelaine)

Lit Fest: Canada's original nonfiction festival October 14-24

Indigenous Friends

New book:

Praying to the West: How Muslims Shaped the Americas by Omar Mouallem

All Music by We Talk of Dreams

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In 1996, 15 year old Maranda Shelly Peter waved to her mother as she left to go to the movies with her boyfriend. But the next morning, Maranda hadn't returned home.

It would take some time, but the discovery of where Maranda really was would shake the territory. 

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#TruthandReconciliationDay |

September 30, 2021 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here in Canada, and we all have a part to play in educating ourselves and spreading the message. 

This is an overview of how Residential Schools came to be and what happened, and below are some recommended resources for further learning.

Recommended listening:

Residential Schools Historica Canada podcast

Missing & Murdered: Finding Cleo by CBC Podcasts

Follow-up reading:

Truth and Reconciliation report

Survivor offers advice on how to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - CTV News

Read some more survivor stories - CTV News

Causes to donate to:

Indian Residential School Survivors Society

First Nations Child and Family Caring Society

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami

Indigenous Friends association

There are many many more!

Diversify your feed! Here's something to get you started:

10 Indigenous Activists and Artists You Should Be Following Right Now

Indian Residential School Crisis Line

Support for former students and those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419.

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[Part 3 of 3] Jason Klaus and Joshua Frank go to trial with completely new stories. What was the truth?

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