It's not all rainbows and maple syrup in Canada, folks. This week, Alex tackles the unsolved and mysterious death of Deborah Ann Sloss. Deborah was only 42 years old when she was found in her Toronto apartment in 1997. Police and others investigating the case ruled it off as an overdose - but things aren't adding up. Tune in to hear more about Deborah, the lead up to her death, and all the injustices surrounding this unfortunate tragedy. Proceed with caution for this episode as we discuss prejudice against indigenous people, and some awful actions displayed by people we're supposed to trust. Need a distraction? We got you.
As discussed in episode 62 about the 215 bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops (and counting found in other provinces/locations), please check out: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com.
If you or anyone you know has any information regarding the death of Debbie, you can send an email to Missing and Murdered Indigenous women at: mmiw@cbc.ca.
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Resources:
The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) website – nwac.ca
Thehoroscope.co website
CBC article – “Questions linger 2 decades after death of Batchewana First Nation Woman” – By Olivia Stefanovich – October 23rd, 2017
CBC article – “Unresolved: Deborah Ann Sloss” – By Martha Troian – October 7th, 2016
American Psychiatric Association – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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