[ 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.

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[ 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.

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TORONTO - A special new presentation to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the controversial death of Toronto bike messenger Darcy Allan Sheppard.

[ Part 1 of 4 ] Sheppard v Bryant

On 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 years to come.

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 will be available ad-free on our premium feeds within 24 hours - 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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Darcy Allan Sheppard Updates:

15th Annual Memorial Gathering - please join us:

Date and time: Saturday, August 31, 3 p.m. 

Location: 151 Bloor Street West, Ghost Bike opposite Tiffany & Co. Close to Bloor St and Avenue Road.

Release of new series:

Starting tomorrow through Friday, we'll be releasing a new, re-mastered and edited version of our original series from 2022 to commemorate the anniversary.

More information: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/darcy

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About the podcast 

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We'll be back with the first episode in our new season on September 9. See you then!

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[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 updates
• 16:00 The Kingston Cases (update from Kerri Kehoe re Richard Charles Joyce)
• 30:00 Legacy Christian Academy and Mile Two Church Scandal #legacyofabuse
• 54:00 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 podcast

More information:

• Crime Beat TV - subscribe on youtube for the return of Season 6 in the fall featuring Kerri Kehoe and the "Kingston Cases"
• The Shell Lake Massacre - new podcast series from Rawlco Radio
• Legacy of Abuse - support the former students of Legacy Christian Academy

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.

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

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

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[Part 1 of 2] This two-part series will 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 Pickton
• 13:00 Renfrew County Massacre
• 20:00 Madison Scott
• 23:00 Dellen Millard and Mark Smich
• 28:00 Multiple Murders / Consecutive sentences
• 33:00 The Harrison Family Murders
• 44:00 The Brentwood Five
• 53:00 Paul Bernardo
• 1:06:00 Use of AI Voices - update and feedback

More information on previous Canadian True Crime episodes:

Klaus Family Murders

Sara and Taliyah

Madison Scott - public plea for new information

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.

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

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

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36-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.” - Obituary

If you or a loved one is experiencing family violence, help and resources are available. 

Support Services - Canadian Women's Foundation

Find family violence resources and services in your area - Canada.ca

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This episode is about an important case that became a watershed moment for the local community in Whitehorse, Yukon, and across the country. We’ve pieced it together from court documents and the news archives, most notably the reporting of Caroline Murray and Yvette Brend for the Whitehorse Daily Star. Our sincere condolences to Susan Klassen’s loved ones and anyone else affected by this crime. 

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Canadian True Crime has donated to Kaushee’s Place; a transition home for women and gender diverse people experiencing violence in the Yukon.

True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival

July 12-14, Denver, Colorado. Use code KRISTI for 15% discount off ticket prices.

www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com

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 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.

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 dynamics of teenage relationships in the online era. Our goal is to highlight common manipulation tactics employed by abusive people, the pitfalls of navigating consent, boundaries and rejection, mental health, nature vs nurture and more. This series is closely related to our previous episode titled Cherish.

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. 

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

This month, Canadian True Crime has donated in Kimberly’s memory to BC SPCA Wild Arc, the wildlife rescue organization she planned to start volunteering with.

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

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

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[Part 1 of 2] The comprehensive story of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor, and the two classmates she thought were her friends.

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 consent, boundaries and rejection, mental health, nature vs nurture and more. This case is closely related to our previous episode, Cherish.

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. 

Please respect the privacy of those involved in this case.

Monthly donation:

This month, Canadian True Crime has donated in Kimberly’s memory to BC SPCA Wild Arc, the wildlife rescue organization she planned to start volunteering with.

Full list of resources, information sources and credits:

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

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