Canadian True Crime

Christine 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.

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ALBERTA

An 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: 

• Elder abuse: visit canada.ca/seniors or the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.
• Gambling: visit ResponsibleGambling.org 
• The CBC’s The Detectives: watch Season 3 Episode 2: Out of Lies on CBC Gem for those in Canada or here.

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CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast, giving you access 24 hours early without the ads. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall.

Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. 

This month: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

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

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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 two of her hit narrative podcast In Her Defence. 

In Her Defence: 50th Street explores the flawed police investigation into Amber’s disappearance and death, and asks serious questions about her unsolved murder. Is a serial killer still out there? 

• LISTEN to In Her Defence: 50th Street at Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
• READ Who killed Amber Tuccaro? Jana’s long-form feature article about the case.
• Do you have information about Amber’s murder? Contact Jana Pruden at [email protected] or by phone/ text at 780-265-5262

* Support for families impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is available through the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.

Please join Canadian True Crime in donating if you can.

Special thanks to Jana G. Pruden and Kasia Mychajlowycz of the Globe and Mail.

CREDITS:

In Her Defence: 50th Street:

Portrait of Amber Tuccaro on the show's artwork is by Lauren Crazybull. Theme song is “No Surrender” by Ms.PAN!K.

Canadian True Crime:

Senior producer: Lindsay Eldridge

Researcher, narrator, sound design: Kristi Lee

Theme songs: We Talk of Dreams

All other music from Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions

Learn more about Canadian True Crime at www.canadiantruecrime.ca

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[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 Blood

Listen ad-free and early:

CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast, giving you access 24 hours early without the ads. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall.

Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. 

This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada. Find a shelter near you by going to sheltersafe dot ca.

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

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

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SASKATCHEWAN

[Part 1 of 2]

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 it impacted the community.

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

Part 2 available to all in a week.

Listen ad-free and early:

CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast, giving you access 24 hours early without the ads. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall.

Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. 

This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada. Find a shelter near you by going to sheltersafe dot ca.

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

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

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[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 Toffan

F-Ward: Oak Ridge Mental Hospital documentary,1971, Director Heinz Avigdor

Psychiatric treatment or torture? The Oak Ridge Experiment, documentary 2021, The Fifth Estate

This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime, who offer support, research and education to survivors, victims and their families.

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

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

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Welcome back to a new season of Canadian True Crime!

[Part 1 of 2] 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.

Part 2 will be released in a week: September 16

Listen ad-free and early: CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast, giving you access 24 hours early without the ads. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall.

This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime, who offer support, research and education to survivors, victims and their families.

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

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

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[ 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.

Listen ad-free and early: The entire series is available ad-free on our premium feeds - Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

INVITATION: 15th Annual Memorial Gathering - Toronto

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

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

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

Full list of information sources, resources and credits:

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

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[ Part 3 of 4 ] How the Justice System Failed

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

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

Listen ad-free and early: The entire series is available ad-free on our premium feeds - Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

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INVITATION: 15th Annual Memorial Gathering - Toronto

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

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

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

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

Full list of information sources, resources and credits:

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[ 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.

Release schedule: New episodes each day with the final episode on Friday August 23.

Listen ad-free and early: The entire series is available ad-free on our premium feeds - Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

INVITATION: 15th Annual Memorial Gathering - Toronto

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

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

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

Full list of information sources, resources and credits:

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.