Canadian True Crime

By Kristi Lee

Society & Culture History

What's Canadian True Crime about?

Join Kristi Lee - an Australian who moved to Canada over a decade ago, for an immersive deep dive into some of the country’s most thought-provoking true crime cases. Using facts curated from court documents, inquiry reports and news archives, Kristi carefully unravels each case—exposing pitfalls of the criminal justice system that all Canadians need to know about. At least two new episodes a month. Learn more at www.canadiantruecrime.ca. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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[ 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 ...

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09.12.2023 145 The Truth About Canada's Opioid Crisis—Part 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 ...
09.06.2023 144 The Truth About Canada's Opioid Crisis—Part 2 Content warning: this episode includes mentions of Indigenous trauma, residential schools and the 60s scoop. [ Part 2 of 3 ] Through the stories of four young Canadians from completely different walks of life—who all met the same devastating fate, ...
08.29.2023 143 The Truth About Canada's Opioid Crisis—Part 1 [ Part 1 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. Sophie ...
08.03.2023 142 The Legacy Christian Academy Scandal—Part 3 [ Part 3 of 3 ] The allegations result in criminal charges. #legacyofabuse 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 ...
08.03.2023 141 The Legacy Christian Academy Scandal—Part 2 [ Part 2 of 3 ] Caitlin Erickson makes a discovery that prompts her to give a statement to police. #legacyofabuse Content Warning: This series is about allegations of physical, sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse of students and minors at ...
07.27.2023 140 The Legacy Christian Academy Scandal—Part 1 [ Part 1 of 3 ] 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 ...
06.27.2023 139 Antonio Scopelliti Three 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 ...
06.07.2023 138 Mary Davis Nelles Dream 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… More information: Madison Scott Update: Article in the Prince George Citizen ...
05.21.2023 137 Colin Thatcher and the Murder of JoAnn Wilson—Part 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, ...
05.14.2023 136 Colin Thatcher and the Murder of JoAnn Wilson—Part 2 [ Part 2 of 3 ] After JoAnn Wilson was shot in the shoulder in her kitchen, she backed down from the custody fight. Colin Thatcher was rewarded for outlasting her, but his fixation was far from over. A series ...
05.07.2023 135 Colin Thatcher and the Murder of JoAnn Wilson—Part 1 [ Part 1 of 3 ] This is the high-profile tale of one of Canada’s most controversial political families. Several twisted tragedies are wrapped up in this decades-long saga with themes of love and hate, violence and revenge, power and ...
04.17.2023 134 The Murder of January Lapuz In 2012, a beloved community figure was killed in her own home in an extremely violent attack. It would take a while to learn what happened to her and who was responsible, but the immense loss of her absence was ...
04.02.2023 133 The Lake Family Murders—Part 2 [Part 2 of 2] Sensational trials are held for three members of the Bannister family to get to the truth of what happened to the Lake family that night—and why a baby was at the centre of it all. Warning: ...
03.26.2023 132 The Lake Family Murders–Part 1 [Part 1 of 2] One snowy night, a young family fell victim to a terrible accident…. or so it seemed. What really happened to this family - and why - would become fodder for national and international headlines that only ...
03.09.2023 UPDATE: Kelly Favro tells us how the petition is going We've received such a great response from the Kelly Favro series, and we couldn't have done it without you! In this update, we hear from Kelly Favro herself about how the petition is going and what to expect next. LAST ...
03.07.2023 131 Kelly Favro's Story—Part 2 Content warning: This series includes graphic descriptions of sexual violence. Please see resources below. Victoria, British Columbia [Part 2 of 2] Kelly Favro learns she is not alone. Along the way, she meets other sexual assault survivors who also discovered ...
03.06.2023 130 Kelly Favro's Story—Part 1 Content warning: This series includes graphic descriptions of sexual violence. If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and abuse, help is available. Please see resources below. Victoria, British Columbia [Part 1 of 2] In this two-part series, ...
02.22.2023 129 The Rallo Family Murders—Part 2 [Part 2 of 2] The trial of Jon Rallo continues. Jon testifies in his own defence, but the crown would present evidence that suggested a very different version of events. What really happened to Sandra, Jason and Stephanie? Would there ...
02.15.2023 128 The Rallo Family Murders—Part 1 [Part 1 of 2] In the summer of 1976, the Rallo family appeared to be living the picture perfect family life in the “Golden Horseshoe” area of Southern Ontario. Parents Jon and Sandra with young children Jason and Stephanie had ...
02.07.2023 UPDATED: The Renfrew County Massacre ONTARIO The updated story of the worst-ever case of intimate-partner violence in Ontario—and one of the worst in Canadian history. In 2015, the lives of three women - Nathalie Warmerdam, Anastasia Kuzyk and Carol Culleton - were snuffed out within ...
01.18.2023 Revisiting Canada's Largest Manhunt NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND YUKON \| A six week manhunt for a mysterious fugitive who seemed to have superhuman abilities, set against the icy backdrop of the Arctic North in winter. The remarkable search party included RCMP, Indigenous trackers, fur trappers, ...
01.15.2023 Pausing to regroup: sincere apologies from Kristi Please note: it's just for a month - we'll be back with a new episode on February 15. Hi everyone - Kristi here. It's never my preference to miss a publication date, but with sincere apologies, it's become apparent that ...
12.15.2022 127 The Maple Syrup Heist of 2011 Quebec This is the story of Canada’s most valuable theft—perhaps the most Canadian crime ever committed. It was July of 2011, and Avik Caron had a kind of nervous excitement. An opportunity had fallen into his lap to stick it ...
11.29.2022 126 The Rise and Fall of Hedley's Jacob Hoggard—Part 5 Content warning: graphic details of sexual violence [Part 5 of 5] This final part of the series wraps up the 2022 trial of Jacob Hoggard, exploring how the jury may have arrived at that split verdict and the new information ...
11.22.2022 125 The Rise and Fall of Hedley's Jacob Hoggard—Part 4 Content warning: This episode includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault specifically involving a minor. [Part 4 of 5] The May 2022 trial of Jacob Hoggard continues, with testimony from complainant “Emma”, Jacob Hoggard himself, and the jury's verdict. Resources ...
11.15.2022 124 The Rise and Fall of Hedley's Jacob Hoggard—Part 3 Content warning: This episode includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault specifically involving a minor. [Part 3 of 5] The trial of Jacob Hoggard started in May of 2022. The first complainant to testify would be the underage complainant who ...
11.08.2022 123 The Rise and Fall of Hedley's Jacob Hoggard—Part 2 [ Part 2 of 5 ] CONTENT WARNING: Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor. After the allegations of Jacob Hoggard’s inappropriate behaviour with fans surfaced on social media, a survivor finds the courage to come ...
11.01.2022 122 The Rise and Fall of Hedley's Jacob Hoggard—Part 1 [Part 1 of 5] CONTENT WARNING: Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor. FROM CANADIAN IDOL TO CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER As frontman for the pop-rock band Hedley, Jacob Hoggard was known for pushing boundaries—both on and ...
10.15.2022 121 The Murder of Robert LeVoir FORT McMURRAY \| In 2002, the family of 25-year-old DJ Robert LeVoir reported him missing after they hadn't heard from him for two weeks. But the RCMP didn't seem to be doing much to help, in fact they didn't publicly ...
10.02.2022 Major Case Updates and Feedback 2022—Part 2 [Part 2 of 2] Cases that have had notable or major updates. Approximate timestamps: 1:00 The Johnson Bentley Family Murders 5:30 The Abbotsford Killer 9:00 The Murder of Jagtar Gill 15:00 Lush & Whiteway Families 20:00 The Renfrew County Murders ...
10.01.2022 Major Case Updates and Feedback 2022—Part 1 [Part 1 of 2] These episodes take you through cases we've covered that have had major or notable updates, or have attracted notable feedback. Kristi will also be responding to some of the most common feedback received. Approximate timestamps: (Give ...
09.15.2022 120 The Murder of Samantha Walsh In the winter of 2000, 13-year-old Samantha Walsh was supposed to walk a short distance home from her grandmother’s house—but she never made it. This is the gripping story of how the tiny seaside town of Fleur De Lys, NL ...
08.01.2022 119 FLIGHT 108: The Sault-au-Cochon Tragedy QUEBEC \| The story of one of the first instances of in-flight bombing, one of the worst mass murders in Canadian history, and the last woman to hang. In 1949, a passenger plane fell from the sky in the Sault-au-Cochon ...
07.01.2022 118 The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard—Part 6 [ Part 6 of 6 ] The conclusion. Review the evidence: WATCH: The Surveillance Footage at the mid-block pedestrian crossway WATCH: Eyewitness statements and 911 call audio READ: Collision Reconstruction Report READ: Transcript from May 25 2010 Court Proceeding Media ...
06.22.2022 117 The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard—Part 5 [ Part 5 of 6 ] After the court proceeding comes to a close, things continue to snowball, leading Darcy Allan Sheppard's loved ones and supporters to press harder for the truth. Review the available evidence*: WATCH: The Surveillance Footage ...
06.15.2022 116 The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard—Part 4 [ 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 decision to withdraw the charges. At the time, the court heard that ...
06.08.2022 115 The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard—Part 3 TORONTO, ONTARIO [ Part 3 of 6 ] In this episode, the Collision Reconstruction experts determine what happened in the incident that led to Darcy's death, Michael Bryant finally reveals his side of the story, and more. Resources referenced: WATCH: ...
06.01.2022 114 The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard—Part 2 [ 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 day, and how investigators worked to get to the truth of exactly what happened. ...
05.25.2022 113 The Death of Darcy Allan Sheppard—Part 1 [ Part 1 of 6 ] On a warm summer evening in 2009 there was a violent collision on a downtown Toronto street, an incident so unimaginable that it left bystanders shocked and confused. The evening’s events dominated the headlines ...
05.15.2022 Revisiting the Shell Lake Massacre 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. You'll hear a never-before-told story about why this episode was very different from ...
04.15.2022 112 The Murder of Helen Betty Osborne—Part 3 [Part 3 of 3] In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba. When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had been the ...
04.08.2022 111 The Murder of Helen Betty Osborne—Part 2 Manitoba \| In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba. When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had been the victim of ...
04.01.2022 110 The Murder of Helen Betty Osborne—Part 1 [ Part 1 of 3 ] In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba. When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had ...
03.22.2022 109 The Beatle Bandit—Part 2 [ Part 2 of 2 ] The shocking conclusion to this historical Canadian crime saga. AD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium Feeds Sign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or Supercast Full list of credits and information sources See the ...
03.15.2022 108 The Beatle Bandit—Part 1 [ Part 1 of 2 ] The unbelievable but true story of a bizarre-looking bank robber who terrorized 1964 Toronto as Beatlemania was gripping the nation. One heist went terribly wrong, ending in a wild shootout that sparked a national ...
03.01.2022 107 Alberta Naked Kidnappings In 2017, a bizarre incident occurred near Nisku, Alberta when five people - four of them naked - decided to kidnap their neighbours. The story that unravelled would make international headlines. Podcast recommendation: Connections: The Podcast by We Talk of ...
02.15.2022 106 The Gakhal Family Massacre BRITISH COLUMBIA \| 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 is the tragic story of Canada’s third-largest mass shooting ...
02.01.2022 105 The Murder of Liu Qian 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 basement dorm room in Toronto. But there was a knock at her door—and ...
01.22.2022 104 Karen and Krista Hart—Part 2 [ 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: Mr. Big: The Investigation into the Deaths of Karen and Krista Hart by ...
01.15.2022 103 Karen and Krista Hart—Part 1 [ Part 1 of 2 ] On August 4, 2002, Nelson Hart took his three-year-old twin daughters, Karen and Krista to play by Gander Lake. They both ended up in the water, and the decisions Nelson made in the aftermath ...

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