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Canadian True CrimeMajor case updates: what happened next [2][Part 2 of 2] We continue revisiting significant recent developments and updates from some of the biggest stories we’ve covered, with some of Kristi's behind-the-scenes reflections.Cases covered in this episode with approximate timestamps:Please give or take a few minutes to allow for ads.2:00 Hockey Canada Trial - high level recap of the case and our conclusions20:00 Newly-reported text exchange involving McLeod24:00 Where the players are now29:00 Personal update from Kristi (Mental toll of the Hockey Canada trial)38:00 Murder of Ronald Platt (Albert Johnson Walker update)45:00 Jacob Hoggard update47:00 Murders of Leslie Mahaf...
2026-08-281h 18Canadian True CrimeMajor case updates: what happened next [1]A two-part series—The verdict is rarely the end of the story. In the two years since our last Major Case Updates episodes, some of the cases we’ve covered have reached a resolution, others have had significant developments or taken unexpected turns... and some are still far from over.You don't need to remember the original episodes. Each update starts with a quick but immersive recap of the case, then picks up the story from where we left off.Cases covered in this episode with approximate timestamps:Please give or take a few minutes to allow for...
2026-08-221h 21Canadian True CrimeBehind the scenes on The Social: When the media gets it rightIn this special episode, Kristi Lee sits down with survivor and advocate Jessica Baker to chat about their appearance on CTV’s The Social earlier this week.Jessica was violently sexually assaulted by former Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard in 2016. He was found guilty in relation to her charge in 2022, and not guilty in relation to two other victim-complainants. In June, he was granted day parole after serving less than two years of his five-year prison sentence.In November 2025, Jessica publicly revealed her identity in the CBC documentary Breaking Idol, but she has has turned down all media appearance in...
2026-07-3117 minCanadian True CrimeThe Murder of Rhoderie EstradaA dedicated nurse. A devoted mother of three. A family home that should be the safest place in the world.In 2018, Gerald Aquintey arrives home late to find his Toronto house in disarray. The respected Filipino chef and restaurant co-owner runs upstairs to discover his beloved wife, Rhoderie Estrada, has been brutally murdered. Rhoderie was loved by all who knew her. She'd built a life centred on family, community and caring for others. As investigators race to find the person responsible, the painstaking work of forensic specialists becomes the key to solving a heartbreaking crime that might otherwise ha...
2026-07-141h 28Canadian True CrimeJacob Hoggard finally admits the truthAfter nearly a decade of insisting he did nothing wrong, disgraced Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has finally admitted he was guilty of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman known as J.B.The admission, at his first parole hearing in June 2026, was only one of several striking comments that reveal the full extent of the former Hedley frontman's years of denial, manipulation and gaslightingIn this special episode, Jessica Baker joins Kristi Lee to unpack the 11‑page Parole Board of Canada decision. She reflects on the weight of Hoggard’s admissions after he forced a years‑long trial and appeals proces...
2026-07-061h 18Canadian True CrimeThe Mushroom Murders [2][Part 2 of 2] The mushroom lunch moves from medical emergency to criminal investigation as doctors, police and health officials try to trace the source of the poison. As Erin Patterson’s explanations begin to shift, new evidence emerges from hospital CCTV, phone data, a local garbage dump – followed by a dramatic courtroom showdown.Find Australian True Crime on your favourite podcast player.Watch Australian True Crime’s episode about the Mushroom Murders on YouTube.Watch Kristi in conversation with Meshel Laurie about the murder of Connie Grandinetti.Look for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music...
2026-06-1455 minCanadian True CrimeThe Mushroom Murders [1]A special collaboration with Australian True Crime podcast | It’s one of Australia’s most sensational criminal cases in recent memory, drawing intense media attention, public fascination and endless speculation. Today, the case is known around the world as the “Mushroom Murders.” In this episode, Kristi is joined by Meshel Laurie of Australian True Crime, who followed the case closely and attended the sentencing hearing, to look beyond the headlines at what happened, how the case unfolded, and why it captured so much attention. Find Australian True Crime on your favourite podcast player.Watch Australian True Crime’s episode about th...
2026-06-131h 05Canadian True CrimeKevin O'Leary's Boat Collision [2][Part 2 of 2] In 2019, a late-night boat collision involving Kevin and Linda O’Leary on Ontario’s Lake Joseph, left two people dead and sparked years of intense public scrutiny and conflicting narratives.In part two, we uncover why Canada’s most talked-about boating tragedies remained in the spotlight for years.---------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT NOTES AND DISCLAIMERS:– This series does not frame this incident as a crime. While it was initially investigated and reported as a potential Criminal Code matter (per Toronto Life, August 24, 2020), the charges ultimately laid fell under the Canada Shipping Act.– If you know anyone related to this cas...
2026-05-251h 30Canadian True CrimeKevin O'Leary's Boat Collision [1]A two-part series | “Mr. Wonderful” built an empire on bluntness and being the reality TV villain we love to hate. So when his speedboat collided with another boat on Muskoka's "Billionaire's Row" - leaving two people dead, the public was ready to assume the worst of him.Early reporting - and Kevin O’Leary’s own response to the tragedy - sparked suspicion that he’d “thrown his wife under the hull”, and was using his wealth and influence to control the narrative.In this series, we go back to the summer of 2019 to trace the chain of events that en...
2026-05-181h 16Canadian True CrimeThe Pacific Junction Murders [2][Part 2 of 2] With the infant recovered and the suspects in custody, the investigation only grows more disturbing. Shifting stories, buried secrets, and mounting evidence collide in a dramatic courtroom showdown — the first ever kidnapping trial in the province of New Brunswick and the last double hanging in Canada. — This two-part series is a carefully selected replay from our archive, originally titled "The Lake Family Murders". We'll be back with new episodes in late April.*Additional content warning: this series includes the death of a young child. Please take care when listening.Full list of resources, information sources, credits...
2026-04-1757 minCanadian True CrimeThe Pacific Junction Murders [replay]A two-part series | A New Brunswick railway worker discovers a burned‑out shack deep in the woods, with three members of the young Lake family dead inside. But their infant is missing, and there's a trail of footprints in the snow. What begins as a desperate search for the lost baby soon exposes an unbelievable web of deception and hidden motives. — This two-part series is a carefully selected replay from our archive, originally titled "The Lake Family Murders". We'll be back with new episodes in late April.*Additional content warning: this series includes the death of a young child...
2026-04-1649 minCanadian True CrimeColin Thatcher and the Murder of JoAnn Wilson [3][Part 3 of 3] A surprise witness comes forward to testify against Colin Thatcher. His own contribution from the stand? Deny, deny, deny. Even after the jury reaches a verdict, Thatcher continues to make headlines for decades to come...*Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.— This series is a carefully selected replay from our archive. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/135 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2026-03-301h 24Canadian True CrimeColin Thatcher and the Murder of JoAnn Wilson [2][Part 2 of 3] As she recovers from her gunshot wound, JoAnn Wilson decides to back down from the custody fight with her former husband.Colin Thatcher has won this battle, but his fixation is far from over. A series of witnesses would later come forward with information almost impossible to believe...*Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.— This series is a carefully selected replay from our archive. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/135 Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2026-03-291h 19Canadian True CrimeColin Thatcher and the Murder of JoAnn Wilson [replay]A three-part series—A man walking home from work suddenly hears screams coming from a house... then a single sharp crack.He follows the sound to the garage, where he finds a woman bleeding out on the floor. It's JoAnn Wilson, mother of three and ex-wife of Colin Thatcher, a high-profile Saskatchewan politician. Her murder was the tip of the iceberg of a decades-long saga that gripped the nation and drew comparison to the show Dallas — but would prove far darker than anything on TV.*Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.— This series is a care...
2026-03-281h 13Canadian True CrimeThe Twisted Story of Sergeant John Wilson [2][Part 2 of 2] After picking up his pregnant wife from Saskatoon train station, Sergeant John Wilson drives them north to their new home.They just have one stop to make on the way to take care of some "police business"...*Additional content warning: brief details of an attempted suicide at approx. timestamp 29:00 to 30:30. Please take care when listening.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2026-03-141h 03Canadian True CrimeThe Twisted Story of Sergeant John Wilson [replay]A two-part series—A gripping, action-packed miniseries about a mountie who finds himself at the centre of a sordid love triangle.Pieced together from a treasure trove of real love letters, forged letters and police and court memos, this series paints a vivid snapshot of Canada as World War I raged on.— This series is a carefully selected replay from our archive, and was originally titled The Murderous Mountie. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2026-03-131h 04
Canadian True CrimeRobert Pickton: The Final Chapter [5]Part 5 - The Final Episode.*Thanks for your patience - it's a long oneCONTENT WARNING: Graphic and disturbing details.WATCH:Robert “Willie” Pickton — Prolific serial killer’s jailhouse confession to undercover cop - The Mob Reporter, YouTubeREAD/LISTEN:On The Farm by Stevie CameronWHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT:The Shedden Massacre - our three part seriesThe Trail Went ColdThe Canadian GothicCrisis referral services:Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll freeHope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the websit...
2026-02-151h 50
Canadian True CrimeRobert Pickton: The Final Chapter [4][Part 4 of 5] A single tip-off finally leads police to raid the Pickton farm with a search warrant for illegal firearms. What they stumble into instead would unravel one of the most devastating investigations in Canadian history, connecting Robert Pickton to dozens of women who vanished from the Downtown Eastside.* Part 5 - Robert Pickton's final chapter will be coming later this week. Thanks for your patience!CONTENT WARNING: mention of sexual assault, Indigenous issues, child abuse and an in-episode TW for animal abuse and neglect.Crisis referral services:Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925...
2026-02-091h 09
Canadian True CrimeRobert Pickton: The Final Chapter [3][Part 3 of 4] One night, a woman living on the Pickton farm witnesses an act so disturbing it prompts repeated warnings to police. A search warrant should have followed, but through another cascade of devastating missed opportunities, Robert Pickton slips through the cracks once again...CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. Crisis referral services:Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll freeHope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or u...
2026-02-021h 20
Canadian True CrimeRobert Pickton: The Final Chapter [2][Part 2 of 4] The Pickton brothers become officially wealthy, and open the infamous party venue known as Piggy’s Palace. There’s an alarming spike in vulnerable women vanishing from the Downtown Eastside - but two would live to tell their stories. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. Crisis referral services:Free National Indian...
2026-01-261h 16
Canadian True CrimeRobert Pickton: The Final Chapter [1]A brand new four-part series. In 2024, Canada’s most prolific serial killer was murdered in prison in an act of vigilante justice. The final chapter of Robert Pickton may now be closed, but the story is far from over. Pickton confessed to murdering 49 women on his pig farm near Vancouver, many of them sex workers and Indigenous women. The evidence suggests he did not act alone. -----Part 1 begins by tracing a disturbing childhood on the Pickton farm where cruelty was normalized, morality was optional and vulnerable people were exploited and intimidated. It also tracks how that...
2026-01-191h 18
Canadian True CrimeBehind the scenes with Kathleen Goldhar from Crime StoryToday, we're pleased to share a special episode from another podcast we think you'll enjoy: Crime Story from CBC Podcasts. Each week, award-winning investigative journalist Kathleen Goldhar goes deep into a true crime case with the storyteller who knows it best.In this year-end episode, Kristi Lee joins Kathleen at CBC Studios to talk about what goes into making Canadian True Crime, share behind-the-scenes insights from past cases, and wrap up with some of their favourite true crime podcasts and documentaries.You can listen to more incredible tales of true crime every week on Crime Story.Find...
2025-12-3033 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Wells Gray Park MurdersIn August 1982, three generations of a family set out for a two week camping trip in the wilds of British Columbia.When the entire family failed to return home, it triggered the most expensive and publicized manhunt in Canadian history — and uncovered a horrific truth that shocked the nation.Additional content warning: this episode includes the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.________________________________________SIGN THE PETITION | The Johnson-Bentley family needs your help. The man who murdered six of their loved ones – including two young girls, is again...
2025-12-191h 38
Canadian True CrimeLilly and Jack Sullivan: Cutting through the noiseToday, we dive into the high-profile, baffling disappearance of six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her four-year-old brother Jack, who vanished from their rural Nova Scotia home in May 2025.Kristi is joined by Jordan Bonaparte of The Canadian Gothic (formerly Nighttime), who has covered the case extensively from the area. Together, they cut through the speculation and conspiracy theories to focus on the confirmed facts.---------------------Information about Jack and Lilly SullivanThe Government of Nova Scotia is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information about the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan. More details and photos.Statements...
2025-12-081h 19Canadian True CrimeBIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Breaking Idol, a CBC documentaryFor years, J.B.’s identity was hidden behind publication ban.Now, she steps forward in her own name to share her story of survival and resilience.We're thrilled to announce the release of Breaking Idol, a powerful new documentary from CBC about "J.B.” — a survivor at the centre of the first sexual assault trial of Jacob Hoggard.J.B.’s case against the former Canadian Idol finalist and frontman of the multi-platinum band Hedley, captivated the country and divided fans of all ages. Based on part on Canadian True Crime's series about that 2022 trial, Breaking Idol expl...
2025-11-2404 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Murder of Christine Jessop [2][Part 2 of 2] A decade after the brutal murder of Christine Jessop, a DNA breakthrough completely clears Guy Paul Morin. But it would be another 25 years before the real killer is revealed.In this two-part series, we share the full story of Christine Jessop — the one her family waited decades for the courage to tell – with insight from the documentary filmmaker who spent years earning their trust.Additional content warning: this is about the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.The Christine Jessop Story is a new th...
2025-11-181h 13
Canadian True CrimeThe Murder of Christine Jessop [1][Part 1 of 2] The brutal murder of nine-year-old Christine Jessop in 1984 shattered her family’s tiny Ontario community. When police arrested her quiet neighbour Guy Paul Morin, the case spiralled into a circus of trials, appeals and outrage, leading to one of Canada’s most notorious wrongful convictions. When the real killer was found in 2020, the memory of the little girl at the centre of the case had been overshadowed by the spectacle. Additional content warning: this is about the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.The Christine Jesso...
2025-11-111h 03
Canadian True CrimeBeverley Rowbotham's Family Speaks Out: 25 Years LaterIn this special update episode we’re joined by Beverley’s sister Barb Kilpatrick and niece Melanie to mark a milestone in one of the most high-profile cases the province has seen, reflect on the impact, and share new details - including some sad family news and a public plea for information.25 years ago today, the body of 42 year old mother of two Beverley Rowbotham was found in the family car at an abandoned gas station in Selkirk, Manitoba. Beverley’s political advisor husband, Mark Stobbe, was acquitted of her murder 12 years later.The case has remained unsolv...
2025-10-2554 min
Canadian True CrimeAnalyzing the Hockey Canada trial [5][Part 5 of 5] This final instalment wraps up our coverage and analysis of the Hockey Canada scandal and trial. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in Room 209 that night — and why the verdicts would have remained the same anyway. The difference is in how the judge got there. Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts.Our position is that the framing of the evidence in the written decision was unnecessary and damaging, with impact that extends far beyond the trial.Do you have a “fawning” story you’d like to s...
2025-10-051h 20
Canadian True CrimeAnalyzing the Hockey Canada trial [4][Part 4 of 5] We continue to unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 - including the controversy around crown witness Brett Howden and the alleged slap and “splits” incidents, leading up to the verdicts and how the country reacted to them. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in that hotel room — and why the verdicts would have remained the same anyway. The difference is in how the judge got there. We’ll also be looking at: Why the court zeroed in on E.M.’s level of intoxication Her supposed motive to fabricate evidenceThe reasons for the judge...
2025-10-041h 18
Canadian True CrimeAnalyzing the Hockey Canada trial [3][Part 3 of 5] In Part 3, we unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 and the contradictions at the heart of the case. A clear pattern emerges: the five accused players were repeatedly given the benefit of the doubt, while E.M. was scrutinized and cast as unreliable. Thanks for your patience with this deep-dive series and for allowing us the time to give it the attention it deserves. Part 4 will wrap this series up, and then we’ll be back to our usual schedule. Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts.Our position is that the...
2025-09-191h 34
Canadian True CrimeAnalyzing the Hockey Canada trial [2][Part 2 of 5] The Hockey Canada verdicts are final, but the story isn’t. Kristi Lee looks closely at the most talked-about evidence, how it was reflected in the written decision, and how that shaped public opinion. Thanks for your patience!In this episode:The flaws in the first police investigation - and why it didn't result in chargesMichael McLeod's instagram exchange with EM the day after the hotel room incidentThe "group chat" six days later that appears to show the hockey players trying to get their stories straightThe series of debacles that resulted in this jury trial switching to ju...
2025-09-071h 36
Canadian True CrimeSurviving the Hockey Canada trial [1][Part 1 of 5] A special five-part series — Two extraordinary guests join Kristi to take you through one of the biggest scandals in Canadian sports history. They know what it means to survive not only sexual assault - but the trial itself. And you probably know their stories:J.B. - aka the "Ottawa woman" who testified against former Canadian musician Jacob HoggardKelly Favro - survivor and advocate from British Columbia who helped re-write Canada's publication ban laws. As the country reacts to the Hockey Canada trial verdicts delivered last week, J.B. and Kelly share what they saw unfolding, how...
2025-08-021h 26
Canadian True CrimeThe Zaman FamilyIt started with a shocking message in a private chat: “I’ve just slaughtered my entire family.” What was first thought of as a grim joke soon became a frantic race to uncover the truth… and prevent a real-life horror from getting worse.The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime, how it impacted the community, and how it might have been prevented. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.Recommended listening: Casefile Case 50: Jennifer PanCanadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.This month...
2025-07-011h 04
Canadian True CrimeIntroducing… The Lost Boys Of WinevilleFrom 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…For more information, visit www.thelostboysofwineville.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-1703 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Murder of Minnie CallanOn 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...
2025-06-121h 15
Canadian True CrimeWelcome to Canadian True CrimeCanadian True Crime is a fully independent podcast that explores some of the most heinous, controversial, heartbreaking and thought-provoking true crime cases in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-0101 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Richardson Family Murders [3][Part 3 of 3] At trial, Jade Richardson and Jeremy Steinke’s final testimonies are weighed against the forensic evidence, and the picture of what exactly happened inside that house starts to take shape.... leading to the final conclusion.*Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help tho...
2025-05-2653 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Richardson Family Murders [2][Part 2 of 3] After three members of the Richardson family are found dead, the police continue to search for the missing 12-year-old girl. But a darker picture has started to emerge involving her 23-year-old boyfriend.* Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community.Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.T...
2025-05-261h 07
Canadian True CrimeThe Richardson Family Murders [1]A three-part series — A little boy peered through the window of a neighbour’s home one Sunday in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and discovered a scene so horrific it would shock even seasoned police officers.A frantic search began for a missing 12-year-old girl.* Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.Look out f...
2025-05-191h 02
Canadian True CrimeThe "Shedden Massacre" [3][Part 3 of 3] As the perpetrators of the Bandidos Massacre try to get away with it, a covert police investigation is closing in on them — with the help of a secret police informant.The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.Book recommendation:Bandido Massacre: A True Story of Bikers, Brotherhood and Betrayal, 2010, by Peter EdwardsCanadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.Look out for early, ad-free release on...
2025-04-231h 33
Canadian True CrimeThe "Shedden Massacre" [2][Part 2 of 3] As the call is made to pull the patches of the Toronto Bandidos, tensions escalate, leading to a final ultimatum ...and a devastating betrayal.The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.Full list of resources, information so...
2025-04-161h 10
Canadian True CrimeThe "Shedden Massacre" [1]A three-part series — After a rural Ontario farmer makes a shocking discovery on a field, the quiet village of Shedden finds itself the backdrop to one of Canada’s most infamous mass murders. It was the bloody culmination of shifting alliances in the outlaw biker underworld in Canada—but it’s also a deeper story about a search for connection and belonging… that ultimately ended in a senseless tragedy.The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month...
2025-04-091h 17
Canadian True CrimeDylan LestageAfter a 15-year-old boy dies a horrific death in a shocking incident, the city of Calgary demands justice. But what really happened that day?The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines to uncover the truth of what happened. 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 Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Am...
2025-03-181h 07
Canadian True CrimeAlfred and Rosemary Podgis [2][Part 2 of 2] Was Canadian Teenager David Curtis an innocent party who unexpectedly found himself in the middle of a very bad situation? Or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode: the trial.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, w...
2025-03-041h 14
Canadian True CrimeAlfred and Rosemary Podgis [1]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 res...
2025-02-251h 00
Canadian True CrimeThe Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [2][Part 2 of 2] Dramatic headlines continue as three teenagers are tried for their roles in the murders of a mother and grandmother, with spoiled heir Darren Huenemann at the center of it all. While he and Derik Lord testify with their own conflicting versions of events, the youngest, David Muir remains silent... for now.But the theatrics and shocking updates would continue long after the trial — leading to a dramatic prison escape and another confession.The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime often sensationalized and oversimplified, and explore the inner workings of...
2024-12-231h 20
Canadian True CrimeThe Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [1]A two-part series — When police are called to do a welfare check at the home of a fashion store owner, they're confronted with a shocking sight. Lying on the kitchen floor are the lifeless bodies of two women, their faces covered in dishcloths. There's blood everywhere.It looks as if Doris Leatherbarrow and her daughter Sharon Huenemann were killed just as they were serving up dinner for two guests. Who were the guests? And where were they now?The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime often sensationalized and oversimplified, an...
2024-12-161h 08
Canadian True CrimeBruce Lorenz [2][Part 2 of 2 ] Lawyer Bruce Lorenz had been shot dead at Warden Subway Station in the east of Toronto, and the police believed they knew exactly who did it. The first degree murder trial revealed many new truths… and dropped several bombshells.The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and reveal the inner workings of the criminal justice system.If you happen to know anyone related to this case, please respect their privacy.Special thanks to Terry O’Reilly of CBC Podcasts’ Under the Influence with Terry O’Reil...
2024-11-291h 16
Canadian True CrimeBruce Lorenz [1]A two-part series — On a dark icy evening at a suburban Toronto subway station, a parking lot attendant came across an odd sight: protruding out of the driver’s side window of a tan Mustang, was a pair of legs. They belonged to a 36-year-old lawyer. And he was dead. The investigation that ensued uncovered a deadly tale of sex, lies, betrayal and corruption, that would be called Canada’s version of “Double Indemnity”.The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and reveal the inner workings of the criminal j...
2024-11-2259 min
Canadian True CrimeIntroducing: Someone Knows SomethingChristine Harron, a book-loving teenager from Hanover, Ontario, leaves for school in the spring of 1993 and is never seen again. A suspect emerges, confessing to her murder, but the case falls apart and Christine's family are left without answers.In Season 9 of the award winning podcast Someone Knows Something, David Ridgen, along with Christine's mother, reopen the investigation and come face to face with the man who said he killed Chrissy.Someone Knows Something is the investigative true crime series by award-winning documentarian David Ridgen. Each season tackles an unsolved case, uncovering details and bringing closure to families.
2024-11-1436 min
Canadian True CrimeIrene CarterAn elderly woman is found dead in her own home, the victim of a brutally violent attack in a typically sleepy community. At first it appears to be a robbery gone wrong, but further investigation reveals a complex web of lies — and a much more disturbing truth. The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a tragic crime that played out through the media and highlight the societal problems that contributed to it.To protect and respect the privacy of those close to the case, some names have been changed.Recommended resources: Elde...
2024-11-081h 12
Canadian True CrimeAmber Tuccaro: In Her DefenceAmber Tuccaro was 20 years old when she left her infant son with a friend at a motel on the outskirts of Edmonton, and got into a vehicle with an unknown man. She was never seen alive again. But Amber left an important clue: A chilling recording of what appear to be the final moments of her life — and the voice of the man who may be her killer. In this special episode, Kristi Lee is in studio with Jana G. Pruden, an award-winning investigative journalist with the Globe and Mail who spent seven months investigating Amber’s case for season...
2024-10-281h 04
Creating Good with Matt BarnesEmpowering Communities Through Venture Philanthropy with Maria Kim of REDFWelcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.In this episode, I’m joined by Maria Kim, President and CEO of REDF. Join us as we explore venture philanthropy, misconceptions surrounding the nonprofit sector, and community engagement. Join us as we also discuss: Maria’s backgroundPoverty alleviationBarriers to employmentConnecting with diverse stakeholdersEpisode Resources:Maria Kim on LinkedInREDF WebsiteCreating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Non...
2024-10-1539 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Good Doctor [2][Part 2 of 2] The surprising conclusion to the story of Dr. John Schneeberger, the crimes he committed, the lengths he went to get away with them — and the aftermath.* Additional content warning: this series includes some details of sexual assault, including of an underage person. Please take care when listening.The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.Recommended resource: Forensic Files: Season 6, Episode 18 - Bad BloodCanad...
2024-10-091h 03
Canadian True CrimeThe Good Doctor [1]A two-part series — A 23-year old woman shows up at a hospital in Regina saying something “very bad” happened to her at another hospital the night before. The bizarre story that unravelled over the following decade would be described by some as a battle of David Vs Goliath. Others would say it was taken straight from science fiction.* Additional content warning: this series includes some details of sexual assault, including of an underage person. Please take care when listening.The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and how...
2024-10-021h 04
Canadian True CrimeMatthew Charles Lamb: The Oak Ridge Experiment [2][Part 2 of 2] The shocking conclusion to the story of 18-year-old Matthew Charles Lamb, the infamous Oak Ridge Experiment at Penetanguishene and one heartbroken author’s quest for truth.The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime in the context of a very different era of Canadian history.Recommended resources:Watching the Devil Dance: How a Spree killer Slipped through the Cracks of the Criminal Justice System 2020, Will ToffanF-Ward: Oak Ridge Mental Hospital documentary,1971, Director Heinz AvigdorPsychiatric treatment or torture? The Oak Ridge Experiment, documentary 2021, The Fifth EstateThis month, Canadian True...
2024-09-161h 02
Canadian True CrimeMatthew Charles Lamb: Canada's First Spree Killer [1]A two-part series — The unbelievable story of 18-year-old Matthew Charles Lamb, who grabbed his uncle’s shotgun and took to the streets of Windsor, Ontario in 1966. What happened next involves the infamous Oak Ridge Experiment at Penetanguishene, a global mercenary career cut short, and one heartbroken author’s quest for truth.The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime in the context of a very different era of Canadian history.This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime, who offer support, research and educatio...
2024-09-0958 min
Canadian True CrimeCollision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [4][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.Special thanks to Allan Sheppard, Joe Hendry and Victoria (the eyewitness). Thanks also to writer Mary Fairhurst Breen for ed...
2024-08-231h 16
Canadian True CrimeCollision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [3][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.Special thanks to Allan Sheppard, Joe Hendry and Victoria (the eyewitness). Thanks also to...
2024-08-221h 11
Canadian True CrimeCollision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [2][Part 2 of 4] How the Media Failed. In the wake of Darcy’s death, a crisis PR firm succeeds in influencing the media – and public perception – with misleading and false information.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.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 reboo...
2024-08-211h 08
Canadian True CrimeCollision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [1]A four-part special new presentation to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the controversial death of Toronto bike messenger Darcy Allan Sheppard.Sheppard v BryantOn August 31, 2009, there was a catastrophic collision between a cyclist and a motorist on a busy downtown Toronto street — a collision so unfathomable that it shocked bystanders and the city at large. Darcy Allan Sheppard died on the street that night. The motorist, former Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant was arrested, charged, and released the next morning. The way the case unfolded in the media – and the justice system – would be hotly debated for yea...
2024-08-201h 06
Canadian True CrimeMajor Case Updates: 2024 [2][Part 2 of 2] Featuring interviews with survivors Josh Whiteway and Kerri Kehoe, we continue to look back at cases we've covered with major updates in past years.Approximate timestamps (Give or take a few minutes depending on ad breaks)1:30 Lush & Whiteway Families car crash (update from Josh Whiteway)9:00 Jacob Hoggard updates16:00 The Kingston Cases (update from Kerri Kehoe re Richard Charles Joyce)30:00 Legacy Christian Academy and Mile Two Church Scandal #legacyofabuse54:00 Kelly Ellard Sim's latest parole hearing (murder of Reena Virk)1:03:00 Albert Johnson Walker's latest parole hearing (murder of Ronald Platt)1:09:00 The Shell Lake Massacre - new details in new p...
2024-08-061h 17
Canadian True CrimeMajor Case Updates: 2024 [1]A two-part series — We report back on the cases we’ve covered that have had major updates over the past years.Approximate timestamps (Give or take a few minutes depending on ad breaks)7:00 Robert Pickton13:00 Renfrew County Massacre20:00 Madison Scott23:00 Dellen Millard and Mark Smich28:00 Multiple Murders / Consecutive sentences33:00 The Harrison Family Murders44:00 The Brentwood Five53:00 Paul Bernardo1:06:00 Use of AI Voices - update and feedbackMore information on previous Canadian True Crime episodes:Klaus Family MurdersSara and TaliyahMadison Scott - public plea for new informationLook out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on A...
2024-07-241h 20
Canadian True CrimeSusan Klassen36-year-old Susan Klassen had only lived in Whitehorse for a few years, but she made a considerable impact on the local community as a renowned modern storyteller with the Yukon International Storytelling Festival. Susan’s death—and the public outrage that followed—was named the #1 story in the Yukon for 1997.“Throughout her life, she deeply touched the lives and hearts of many. Along with her love of nature, one of Susan’s greatest joys was to share her talent of storytelling.” - ObituaryThis episode is about an important case that became a watershed moment for the local community in...
2024-07-011h 26
Canadian True CrimeKimberly Proctor [2][Part 2 of 2] The murder of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor shocked her community and made national headlines. But as investigators soon discovered, there were many red flags and warning signs that weren’t taken seriously.*Additional content warning: this series includes graphic and distressing details of a murder and sexual assault, and while not the focus of the case there is brief mention of sexual assault against a child and cruelty to animals. Through this series, we utilize case files released by police as well as relevant studies, statistics and scholarly articles to examine a number of issues related to the...
2024-06-141h 32
Canadian True CrimeKimberly Proctor [1]A two-part series — The comprehensive story of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor, and the two classmates she thought were her friends.*Additional content warning: this series includes graphic and distressing details of a murder and sexual assault, and brief mention of sexual assault against a child and cruelty to animals. This series examines a number of issues related to the dynamics of teenage relationships in the online era, and utilizes case files released by police, news archives, and relevant studies, statistics and scholarly articles. Our goal is to highlight common manipulation tactics employed by abusive people, the pitfalls of navigating con...
2024-06-071h 05
Canadian True CrimeCherish OppenheimThe 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.*Additional content warning: this episode is about the murder and possible sexual assault of an underage girl.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.Monthly Donation:Justice for Girls Outreach Society
2024-05-231h 06
Canadian True CrimeIntroducing: PretendiansToday 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...
2024-05-1438 min
Canadian True CrimeBizarre EncountersThey'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.Monthly Donation:Canadian Mental Health Association.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.c...
2024-05-0756 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Teslin Lake Incident [2][Part 2 of 2] The story of Sheslay Free Mike ends in a harrowing stand-off—and a great tragedy.*Additional content warning: this series includes brief mentions of the death of an animal.Special thanks to Garry Rodgers, Bob Buday, and Ed Hill, and to Craig Baird of Canadian History EhX for voiceover of the Oros diaries.Monthly Donation:Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music cr...
2024-04-221h 11
Canadian True CrimeThe Teslin Lake Incident [1]A two-part series — 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...*Additional content warning: this series includes brief mentions of the death of an animal.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...
2024-04-151h 00
Canadian True CrimeRaymond LarocheAfter the disappearance of a baby in Windsor in 1990, lurid headlines on both sides of the Detroit River quickly turned the baby’s teen parents into sordid celebrities.*Additional content warning: This case is about the death of a baby, and there is mention of domestic violence and animal abuse. Please take care when listening.The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines, how it captured public attention and inspired vigilante justice. It also reveals the stark differences between Canadian and American news coverage that played a pivotal ro...
2024-03-281h 02
Canadian True CrimeConnie Pruden GrandinettiAfter the body of a blonde-haired woman is found in an icy ditch by the side of the road, it proves difficult to get to the bottom of what happened to her - and who was ultimately responsible.The intention of this episode is to shine a light on the inner workings of our criminal justice system in the context of the “open court principle”—which assumes that public confidence in the integrity of the court system and administration of justice is fostered by openness and full publicity.Monthly DonationCanadian True Crime has donated to the First Nations Child...
2024-03-181h 12
Canadian True CrimeINTRODUCING: The Place That ThawsA brand new Canadian podcast from APTN News, The Place That Thaws offers a rare opportunity to discover the untold stories of resilience and adaptation in the High Arctic.Reporter Danielle Paradis and Iqaluit video journalist Trevor Wright travelled to some of Canada's most northern communities last October to speak to the locals. Through intimate interviews and immersive storytelling, they bring you the voices of those on the front lines of environmental upheaval.The Place That Thaws is a six-part series that goes beyond the headlines, offering a nuanced exploration of how communities are confronting the challenges of...
2024-03-0502 min
Canadian True CrimeA Kingston Predator: Richard Charles Joyce [2][Part 2 of 2] The Parole Hearing: In September 2023, Richard Charles Joyce's first ever parole hearing was held. Not only was it deeply revealing, but new pieces of information also came to light that shocked the victims and survivors—and has resulted in several formal complaints.*Additional content warning: this series is about three separate but connected cases of historic child abduction and sexual assault—and it includes some graphic details that will be difficult and distressing to hear. Please see timestamps below to help you navigate the episode. This two-part series is closely connected to the previous episode titled The Nozzl...
2024-02-1750 min
Canadian True CrimeA Kingston Predator: Richard Charles Joyce [1]A two-part series — When Kerri Kehoe was 11 years old she was abducted by child sexual predator. No one noticed she was missing and she decided to keep it that way. But Kerri remained haunted by what happened to her—and she would later learn that she wasn’t the only one.“I have learned that secrets keep you sick, and this secret has kept me sick for 21 years.” - Kerri Kehoe*Additional content warning: this series is about three separate but connected cases of historic child abduction and sexual assault—and it includes some graphic details that will be difficult...
2024-02-171h 09
Canadian True CrimeThe "Nozzles Gas Bar Murder"Yvonne Rouleau was a 34-year old wife and mother who operated a successful gas bar at the busiest intersection in Kingston. She and her husband Paul were working hard to make their dreams come—until it all came crashing down one Monday morning in 1991.* This episode is not part of a series - it's one of a cluster of four separate cases connected by a single thread. We’ll be exploring these other cases in a future episode.Special thanks to Kerri Kehoe and Robert Rouleau.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on A...
2024-01-311h 17
Canadian True CrimeThe Murderous Mountie [2][Part 2 of 2] After picking up his pregnant wife from Saskatoon train station, Sergeant John Wilson drives them north to their new home. They just have one stop to make on the way to take care of some "police business"...*Additional content warning: brief details of an attempted suicide at approx. timestamp 29:00 to 30:30. Please take care when listening.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada, an organization that supports over 600 shelters across the country for women and children fleeing violence. You can find a shelter near yo...
2023-12-201h 04
Canadian True CrimeThe Murderous Mountie [1]A two-part series — The twisted story of Sergeant John Wilson: a mountie at the centre of a sordid love triangle that played out as World War I raged on. Put together from an archive of hundreds of real love letters, forged letters and police and court memos, this gripping, action-packed miniseries offers a vivid snapshot of Canada at a pivotal moment in history.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada, an organization that supports over 600 shelters across the country for women and children fleeing violence. You can f...
2023-12-131h 05
Canadian True CrimeMajor Case Updates & Feedback: 2023 [2][Part 2 of 2] Continuing our look back at cases we've covered that have had major updates or have attracted notable feedback.Approximate timestamps:1:20 - Jacob Hoggard Trial10:30 - The Brentwood Five (Matthew de Grood)20:15 - Dellen Millard, Mark Smich and other criminals serving consecutive life sentences29:00 - The Giant Mine Murders - 30th Anniversary32:30 - The Renfrew County Massacre - Inquiry update35:30 - The Survival of Zach Miller38:20 - Feedback around using AI Voices in episodes41:10 - Albert Johnson Walker (the murder of Ronald Platt)45:00 - Paul Bernardo’s recent parole controversy and the aftermathLook out for early, ad...
2023-11-2158 min
Canadian True CrimeMajor Case Updates & Feedback: 2023 [1]A two-part series — We report back on cases that have had major updates or have attracted notable feedback over this past year. Kristi will also be addressing some of the most common comments and feedback received.Approximate timestamps4:00 - Disappearance of Madison Scott8:00 - Saskatoon Freezing Deaths - Darrel Night10:40 - The Brampton High School Shootings15:00 - Legacy Christian Academy Scandal19:00 - Kelly Favro’s Story (Publication Bans)33:00 - Opioid Crisis Feedback41:00 - Lush & Whiteway Families (Newfoundland Car Crash)47:00 - January Lapuz Feedback1:03:00 - Responding to more generic feedbackLook out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feed...
2023-11-141h 18
Canadian True CrimeThe Very Bad DoctorA doctor repeatedly and intentionally betrays his oath to do no harm, setting off a chain reaction that escalates to murder. *Additional content warning: this episode includes mention of intimate partner violence, suicidal ideation, and grooming and sexual assault of an underage person. No graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime, who offer support, research and education to survivors, victims and their families.Look out for early, ad-free release on C...
2023-10-271h 33Canadian True CrimeThe Murder of Beverley RowbothamIn 2000, Beverley Rowbotham moved her family from Saskatchewan to Manitoba after her husband Mark Stobbe was offered a high-profile job there.But as they started settling into their new house, the problems started…. and the police received a phone call from Mark Stobbe reporting his wife missing.Canadian True Crime donates monthly. This month we have donated to:The Alpha House Project - WinnipegPodcast recommendation:Island Crime: Gone BoysMore information:Bev's killer sure was tidy by Tom Brodbeck, Winnipeg Sun (2012)The pain never goes away by Dave Baxter, Winnipeg Free Press (2018)All credits and inf...
2023-10-241h 31
Canadian True CrimeBrampton High School ShootingsIn 1975, a teenager walked into his high school carrying two rifles in a black guitar case. This is the story of the first ever mass shooting at a secondary school in Canada, and how it spurred changes to Canadian firearms laws.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime, who offer support, research and education to survivors, victims and their families. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and...
2023-10-071h 16
Canadian True CrimeThe Truth About Canada's Opioid Crisis [3][Part 3 of 3] The truth about Canada’s Opioid Crisis is complicated and multi-faceted, but many experts in the field are clear about what’s going wrong.In this final part, we'll explore the evidence and data, and delve into what addiction is and where it originates.We'll look at what grief-stricken families are saying about Canada's slow and limited response to the opioid crisis—and what they are demanding be done instead. Finally, we’ll circle back to Mary Breen for her reflections on the sentencing hearing for the young man convicted of selling her daughter Sophie the fentanyl that kil...
2023-09-1259 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Truth About Canada's Opioid Crisis [2][Part 2 of 3] Through the stories of four young Canadians from completely different walks of life—who all met the same devastating fate, we explore how Canada got itself into the mess that is the opioid crisis. In this episode, you'll hear the stories of Skye Crassweller and Morgan Goodridge.*Additional content warning: this episode includes mentions of Indigenous trauma, residential schools and the 60s scoop.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.In honour of August 31, International Overdose Awareness day, we’ve donated to Moms Stop the Harm.Look out for early, ad-free release on C...
2023-09-0658 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Truth About Canada's Opioid Crisis [1]A three-part series — Through the stories of four young Canadians from completely different walks of life—who all met the same devastating fate, we explore how Canada got itself into the mess that is the opioid crisis. Sophie Breen, Seth MacLean, Skye Crassweller and Morgan Goodridge were among the almost 40,000 Canadians who have died of toxic drug poisoning since 2016. Most of these deaths were accidental, caused by street drugs contaminated with deadly illegal fentanyl.In this series, we learn what their families are saying about the current response to the opioid crisis, as we explore answers to urgent questions:
2023-08-291h 14
Canadian True CrimeThe Legacy Christian Academy Scandal [3][Part 3 of 3] The allegations result in criminal charges.*Additional content warning: This series is about allegations of physical, sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse of students and minors at their church-run Christian school. There is heavy focus on corporal punishment, details of grooming and sexual assault of minors, mention of anti-LGBTQ+ and racist rhetoric, mention of self-harm and suicidal ideation. There are also details of religious, spiritual and supernatural beliefs as they relate to these specific allegations.While these allegations have resulted in criminal charges, they haven’t yet been proven or tested in court.Look out for earl...
2023-08-0452 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Legacy Christian Academy Scandal [2][ Part 2 of 3 ] Caitlin Erickson makes a discovery that prompts her to give a statement to police.*Additional content warning: This series is about allegations of physical, sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse of students and minors at their church-run Christian school. There is heavy focus on corporal punishment, details of grooming and sexual assault of minors, mention of anti-LGBTQ+ and racist rhetoric, mention of self-harm and suicidal ideation. There are also details of religious, spiritual and supernatural beliefs as they relate to these specific allegations.While these allegations have resulted in criminal charges, they haven’t yet been proven or t...
2023-08-0455 min
Canadian True CrimeThe Legacy Christian Academy Scandal [1]A three-part series — Since August of 2022, a cascade of distressing allegations have come to light by former students of a deeply intertwined evangelical Christian school and the church that runs it. So far, criminal charges have been laid on four men in positions of authority.... and more are likely to come.*Additional content warning: This series is about allegations of physical, sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse of students and minors at their church-run Christian school. There is heavy focus on corporal punishment, details of grooming and sexual assault of minors, mention of anti-LGBTQ+ and racist rhetoric, mention of self-harm and...
2023-07-271h 07
Canadian True CrimeAntonio ScopellitiThree emergency phone calls, two dead teenagers, one smoking gun, and no witnesses—besides the man who was responsible. This is a landmark case that famed criminal defence lawyer Edward L Greenspan would cite as being one of two he worked on over his career that he found to be especially satisfying. Although this particular case flew under the radar, it would have a profound impact on another very high-profile case that we covered last year in this podcast.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon an...
2023-06-271h 05
Canadian True CrimeThe Kidnapping of Mary Davis NellesDream husband, dream wedding, dream honeymoon, dream home - Mary had it all by the age of 26. But a nightmare was waiting for her just around the corner…Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-071h 17
Canadian True CrimeColin Thatcher and the Murder of JoAnn Wilson [3][Part 3 of 3] Accusations of coaching witnesses and shaky alibis are levelled at the defenders and supporters of Colin Thatcher. His own contribution from the stand? Deny, deny, deny. And though the jury comes to a verdict, this story doesn’t end there.*Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on...
2023-05-211h 25
Straight to ItEp.40: A Second Chance with Maria Kim, CEO of REDFIn this episode, I interview Maria Kim, CEO of REDF. REDF is a venture philanthropy that invests in businesses that are dedicated to providing employees a second chance, including homeless or formerly incarcerated individuals. Maria talks about how REDF works, some of the businesses they support, and how we can build a more inclusive economy.
2022-12-0319 min
SRI360 | Sustainable & Responsible Investing, Impact Investing, ESG, Socially Responsible InvestingJed Emerson, Tiedemann Advisors, Global Lead Impact Investing on the Evolution of Impact, George Roberts & REDF, the Role of Investing in the Post-Growth World, and MoreJed Emerson (@BlendedValue) is an internationally recognized thought leader in impact investing, social entrepreneurship and strategic philanthropy and the Managing Director and Global Lead Impact Investing with Tiedemann Advisors. He has extensive experience leading, staffing, and advising funds, firms, social ventures, and foundations in pursuance of financial performance alongside social/environmental impact. Jed has authored numerous articles and papers on the subject, including the first book on impact investing (Impact Investing: Transforming How We Make Money While Making a Difference). In 2018 he released his eighth book, The Purpose of Capital: Elements of Impact, Financial Flows...
2022-07-251h 10
BEYOND BARRIERSEpisode 219: A Path to Purpose: The Journey of Maria Kim, President & CEO of REDFSeptember 11th was a defining moment for millions of people around the world. And for Maria Kim, it was just that. At that time, she was working in the insurance industry, but the impact of that tragic day made her want to work with purpose. She eventually found herself as President & CEO of REDF, focusing on creating jobs for others. The daughter of immigrants, she jokes her nurse mother and entrepreneur father made her a social entrepreneur determined to help others. In this podcast, Maria shares lessons learned from her wide variety of work experiences she describes...
2022-07-0634 min
Venture VignettesTransitioning into Venture Philanthropy w/ Justin Davis-Former NBA Player & Portfolio Manager @ REDFEver wonder how to make change from your current career to a totally different one? This week on Venture Vignettes, host Riana Shah speaks with Justin Davis on how to transition into investment from a radically different industry. Justin Davis was formerly a professional basketball player who played in Europe and for the NBA. Now, he’s a portfolio manager at REDF, a venture philanthropy organization, where he oversees investments and is a part of the impact lending team, helping identify and support new lending opportunities. Before joining REDF, he got his MSX degree from Stanford Graduate School of Business an...
2018-01-2323 min
CaseyCast - the monthly podcast of The Annie E. Casey FoundationREDF's Carla Javits on Workforce DevelopmentCarla Javits is the president and CEO of REDF, a philanthropy that invests in employment-focused social enterprises. Casey’s Lisa Hamilton recently spoke with Javits about common employment barriers, the role of social enterprises in workforce development and how her organization plans to expand its range and impact.
To learn more about this CaseyCast episode, visit https://www.aecf.org/blog/carla-javits-is-focused-on-jobs-millions-of-them/.
2017-12-2027 min
In the Business of Change20 Years of Investing in Employment and Hope: Carla Javits of REDFCelebrating 20 years of building the social enterprise movement, we speak with Carla Javits of REDF
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2017-12-0825 min