Canadian True Crime
Episodes
The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard [4]
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 4 of 6] The rest of Michael Bryant's version of events is provided to the court by the special independent prosecutor, as he explained his ...
The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard [3]
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 3 of 6] In this episode, the Collision Reconstruction experts determine what happened in the incident that led to Darcy's death, Michael Br...
The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard [2]
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 6] Unravelling the aftermath of the incident that caused Darcy Allan Sheppard’s death—the twists and turns that came with each new...
The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard [1]
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A six-part series — On a warm summer evening in 2009 there was a violent collision on a downtown Toronto street, an incident so unimaginable that it...
Revisiting the Shell Lake Massacre
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today in this special episode, we take a look back at one of the early Canadian True Crime episodes - the story of Saskatchewan’s worst mass murder....
The Murder of Helen Betty Osborne [3]
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 3 of 3] In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba. When Be...
The Murder of Helen Betty Osborne [2]
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 3] In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba. When Betty’s bo...
The Murder of Helen Betty Osborne [1]
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A three-part series — In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba. When Be...
The Beatle Bandit [2]
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 2] The shocking conclusion to this historical Canadian crime saga.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Am...
The Beatle Bandit [1]
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series —The unbelievable but true story of a bizarre-looking bank robber who terrorized 1964 Toronto as Beatlemania was gripping the nati...
Alberta Naked Kidnappings
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017, a bizarre incident occurred near Nisku, Alberta when five people - four of them naked - decided to kidnap their neighbours. The story that un...
The Gakhal Family Massacre
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1996, a family in Vernon, BC were preparing for a large wedding—but unbeknownst to them, a man was waiting in the sidelines to ruin it all. This ...
The Murder of Liu Qian
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometime after midnight in 2011, 23 year old York University student Liu Qian was chatting to an old friend via webcam as she studied in her tiny base...
Karen and Krista Hart [2]
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 2] The conclusion of this case of a murder investigation that forever changed the face of the Canadian justice system. Further reading...
Karen and Krista Hart [1]
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series — On August 4, 2002, Nelson Hart took his three-year-old twin daughters, Karen and Krista to play by Gander Lake. They both ended ...
The Crimes of Noel Winters
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1984, human remains were found in garbage bags in a dump in New Brunswick. The story that would unravel would shock locals and leave a lasting lega...
The Ryan Family Crossbow Murders
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016, a disturbance on a quiet street in Scarborough would decimate a family, leaving three dead and another injured. And then, within hours, a bom...
The Rivera and Regier Murders
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2007, residents of Southwest Ontario were gripped by panic as police worked to capture 22 year old Jesse Imeson—an armed, dangerous and unpredict...
The Nanaimo Mill Shooting
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2014, a disgruntled and disillusioned former employee of a Nanaimo sawmill returned to his workplace to seek revenge.Look out for early, ad-free re...
The Murder of Ronald Platt
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Debrief with special guest Métis journalist Danielle Paradis
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Paradis is a journalist based in Edmonton, Alberta with a special interest in Indigenous and women's issues.She's been published by Chatelain...
The Murder of Maranda Shelly Peter
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What happened at Residential Schools: a primer
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#TruthandReconciliationDay |September 30, 2021 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here in Canada, and we all have a part to play i...
The Klaus Family Murders [3]
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 3 of 3] Jason Klaus and Joshua Frank go to trial with completely new stories. What was the truth?Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC prem...
The Klaus Family Murders [2]
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
[ Part 2 of 3 ] In 2013, a tragedy struck a tight-knit farming family near Castor, Alberta and before too long, a twisted story would unravel. &n...
The Klaus Family Murders [1]
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A three-part series — In 2013, a tragedy struck a tight-knit farming family near Castor, Alberta and before too long, a twisted story would unravel....
Case Updates & Feedback: 2021 [2]
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast recommendation:CBC's The Village - Season 2Order of cases covered:Alloura Wells / Toronto's Gay VillageEzekiel StephanRichard OlandThe Donnell...
Case Updates & Feedback: 2021 [1]
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're discussing cases covered in the past year - going through updates, clarifying some things, and chatting about your feedback.Order of cases discu...
The Chapais Fire Tragedy
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was New Year’s Eve, 1979. The rural mining town of Chapais was preparing to bring in 1980 in style with a fundraiser for 300 people. But just aft...
The Murder of Robin Greene [2]
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 2] The court hears testimony from Sydney Teerhuise and Dan Zupansky, the jury decides whether Sydney Teerhuise had intent to commit murder ...
The Murder of Robin Greene [1]
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series — In 2003, the day after Canada Day, a 33 year old man walked through the front door of the Winnipeg Remand Centre. He said he’d...
The Mayerthorpe Tragedy [3]
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 3 of 3] The conclusion.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts...
The Mayerthorpe Tragedy [2]
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 3] With everyone questioning how the Mayerthorpe Tragedy was permitted to happen, the RCMP were convinced James Roszko must have had someon...
The Mayerthorpe Tragedy [1]
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A three-part series — In 2005, bailiffs were sent to the property of a man called James Roszko to repossess a truck, but the situation devolved into...
The 1966 Bombing on Parliament Hill
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1966, a disgruntled man purchased ten sticks of dynamite, assembled a bomb, and travelled with it to Ottawa—headed for the Parliament of Canada.L...
The Johnson-Bentley Family Murders
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In August 1982, a family of six set out on what was supposed to be an idyllic two-week camping trip. They never returned home.This sparked what would ...
The Murder of Brayton Bullock
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2006, a close-knit family tried to deal with an escalating crisis, but they could only do so much before the situation ended in a devastating and s...
The Lush and Whiteway Families
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019, Josh Whiteway and Suzanne Lush were ready to return to Calgary after spending a wonderful week with their families in Lewisporte, NL. Bu...
The Murder of Beverley Rowbotham
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2000, Beverley Rowbotham moved her family from Saskatchewan to Manitoba after her husband Mark Stobbe was offered a high-profile job there. But as ...
The Murder of Joe Rose
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Murder of Richard Humble
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 recom...
The Death of Madison Scott
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Chat about William Fyfe with a forensic psychologist
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure you listen to Episode 79 first!Find Lili Knighton:Website: www.LiliKnighton.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knightonmentalhealth/App...
The Crimes of William Patrick Fyfe
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Mad Trapper of Rat River
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Canada's longest manhunt. In 1931 a strange man arrived at Fort McPherson in the Northwest Territories—and disrupted the status quo.Loo...
The Death of Laura Letts [2]
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 2] The RCMP continue their investigation into the death of Laura Letts, and make an interesting discovery. From there, things would spiral ...
The Death of Laura Letts [1]
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series —After a painful breakup, Laura Letts decided to take leave from her job and travel abroad. While on tour in New Zealand, she woul...
Saskatoon Freezing Deaths
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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…...
Renfrew County Murders
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2015, Renfrew County—in the Ottawa Valley—would be the backdrop for the worst-ever case of intimate-partner violence in Ontario, and one of the...
The Harshbarger Family
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2006, a family left the US for a hunting trip in Newfoundland. Not all of them would come back. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC pre...
Q&A with Kristi Lee
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone! It's been 2.5 years since I did a Q&A, and I know you have questions, so I thought I'd answer them. Enjoy! New podcast recommend...
Case Updates: 2020
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Approximate Timestamps for each case discussed in this episode:72 Alloura Wells - 3:00 minute mark71 Jagtar Gill - 7:4570 Zach Miller - 11:0067-6...
The Death of Alloura Wells
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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.Look out for early, ad-...
The Murder of Jagtar Gill
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
The Survival of Zach Miller
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 walke...
The Death of Ezekiel Stephan [3]
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 3 of 3] In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come.* Additional content ...
The Death of Ezekiel Stephan [2]
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 3] In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come.* Additional content ...
The Death of Ezekiel Stephan [1]
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A three-part series — In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come. * Add...
The Murder of Sina Parsi
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2015, successful construction entrepreneur Sina Parsi left for a soccer game, but didn't return home. An unexpected story would unravel.Look out fo...
The Murder of Hannah Leflar [2]
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 2] The story of a sweet 16 year old girl would become the focal point of a devastating story of twisted obsession and revenge.Look out for ...
The Murder of Hannah Leflar [1]
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series — In 2015, a much-loved 16 year old girl would become the focal point of a devastating story of twisted obsession and revenge woul...
The Boyd Gang
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-rob...
The Murder of Richard Oland [3]
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 3 of 3] In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their normally quie...
The Murder of Richard Oland [2]
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 3] In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their normally quie...
The Murder of Richard Oland [1]
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A three-part series — In the summer of 2011, the residents of Saint John would be alerted to a crime and ensuing scandal that would thrust their nor...
Donnellys Debrief with author Nate Hendley
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a conversation with Nate Hendley - who researched and wrote the episode, and criminologist Dr Lee Mellor. Also in this audio is me, Jorda...
The Donnellys - 140th Anniversary
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An Irish immigrant family arrived in Lucan, Ontario in the 1840s, and almost immediately clashed with members of the local community. A fiery dispute ...
The Murder of Hanna Buxbaum
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Millionaire nursing home operators Helmuth and Hanna Buxbaum were driving back from Toronto airport after picking up their nephew. Seeing a stranded m...
The Murder of Kirk Morin
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 investi...
The Murder of Loretta Saunders [2]: Interview with Delilah
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 2] The story of Loretta Saunders is expanded upon via an in depth conversation between Jordan of Nighttime and the person who vowed to carr...
The Murder of Loretta Saunders [1]
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series — In 2014, 26 year old Loretta Saunders – a proud Inuk woman – was in Halifax completing her university thesis on missing and ...
Misty Cockerill and Tanya Smith [2]
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[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.Lo...
Misty Cockerill and Tanya Smith [1]
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series — On October 13, 1995, two teenage girls were walking along a familiar street as they were heading to a party. Along the way, they...
The Murder of Joseph Rosenthal
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
Russell Williams Debrief - with Criminologist Lee Mellor
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[Bonus content between episodes ] I had lots of questions after covering Russell Williams - so I had a conversation with Dr Lee Mellor - Canadian prof...
The Crimes of Russell Williams [2]
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 2] The interrogation of Russell Williams continues, and after that comes the fallout from his crimes.Look out for early, ad-free release on...
The Crimes of Russell Williams [1]
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series — In 2010, 27-year-old Jessica Lloyd was reported missing from her home in Belleville, Ontario. She hadn't shown up for work, and ...
Case Updates: 2019
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Approx timestamps of cases discussed:02:00 The Murder of Tori Stafford - update from her father, Rodney11:00 Elizabeth Wettlaufer - release of report ...
The Murder of Tracy Tom
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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.Look ...
The Crimes of Elizabeth Wettlaufer [2]
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 2] Bethe Wettlaufer finally comes to the attention of the police, and the full extent of her crimes is revealed.Look out for early, ad-free...
The Crimes of Elizabeth Wettlaufer [1]
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series — The decision to place an elderly relative in care is often a difficult and emotional process. That's why it’s vital that long ...
Jane Hurshman [2]
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 2] The continuation of the story of one Canadian woman's life living with domestic violence.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC prem...
Jane Hurshman [1]
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series — This is the story of one Canadian woman's life living with domestic violence.Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium ...
Sara and Taliyah
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. Look out for ear...
The Brentwood Five
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Early in the morning in 2014 police in responded to three separate 911 calls. There had been a stabbing incident at a house in Brentwood, a suburb in ...
The Jenkins Family
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1998, a shocking tragedy would occur that would turn immediately a family upside down and divide a community along the way.Look out for early, ad-f...
Brent and Brendan McGuigan
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From PEI, the story of a family feud that lasted for decades - in the eyes of one man who couldn’t get past his obsession. Look out for early, ...
Bonus: Interview with Bret McCann (Travis Vader case)
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As promised, this is the follow up to episode 41. This Impact Statement episode that features an interview with Bret McCann - the son of Lyle and Mari...
The Murder of Lyle and Marie McCann
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2010, a retired couple embarked on a leisurely road trip in their RV from Alberta to British Columbia. When they didn’t arrive on schedule for an...
Harrison Family Murders
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A separated couple have ongoing issues with custody of their children, setting a chain of events in motion that would destroy an entire family.Look ou...
Giant Mine Murders
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A labour union strike at a gold mine escalates over time, turning bitter and violent, eventually leading to a tragic incident.Look out for early, ad-f...
The Murder of Daniel Levesque [2]
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[Part 2 of 2] Jordan from The Nighttime Podcast interviews Daniel's mom, Stacey—revealing more details that will make anyone with a respect for just...
The Murder of Daniel Levesque [1]
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A two-part series — A young musician moves from Revelstoke to Victoria and meets a man called Joshua Bredo, who offers him a job.Look out for early,...
Tracy Latimer
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a farming family who find themselves in a heartbreaking situation, in what would become one of the most controversial court cases in Cana...
The Murder of Jennifer Cusworth
01 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A pumpkin farmer finds the body of a young woman at the end of his driveway, prompting an investigation that would take years.Look out for early, ad-f...
The Murder of Frank and Jocelyn Toope
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The car of a 75 year old retired Anglican minister and his 70 year old wife was found abandoned in a car park. A twisted tale would unravel...Also inc...
The Murder of Erin Chorney
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An independent 18-year-old tells her mom she’ll be back in an hour, gets into a car, and is never seen again. Was she just out partying for several ...
Dellen Millard and the Murder of his Father
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
He's already in jail for two consecutive life sentences for two murders - Tim Bosma and Laura Babcock. In this final episode, we find out what happene...
The Shafia Family
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A large family journeys from Afghanistan to Québec, before the family descends into chaos, ending in a catastrophe. What went so wrong in the Shafia ...
The Crimes of Peter Woodcock: Canada's youngest serial killer
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Canada's youngest serial killer, Peter Woodcock, and the wrongful conviction of Ron Moffatt.In the mid 1950s in Toronto, a black-haired t...