Nighttime

By Jordan Bonaparte / Curiouscast

Society & Culture History

What's Nighttime about?

Nighttime is an audio documentary series which explores Canada's most fascinating stories.
Join us for true crime, mysteries, and a celebration of Canada’s weird and wonderful people, places, and events.

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This story centers around a famous professional wrestling entertainer, who in 2007 while at the peak of his career, brutally murdered his wife and young son. Why he did it, and what led to this tragedy, has remained the source ...

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08.09.2020 The Rise and Fall of Chris Benoit This story centers around a famous professional wrestling entertainer, who in 2007 while at the peak of his career, brutally murdered his wife and young son. Why he did it, and what led to this tragedy, has remained the source ...
08.03.2020 the Nova Scotia Rampage - Part 5 - Connecting Dots (with Paul Palango) Nova Scotia, April 18-19, 2020 Over a period of thirteen hours, a 51 year old denturist carried out Canada’s most deadly act of mass murder. Dressed in a police officer’s uniform and driving a replica police cruiser, this murderer would ...
08.01.2020 the Nova Scotia Rampage - Part 4 - what is a 'grievance collector' (with criminal profiler James R. Fitzgerald) Nova Scotia, April 18-19, 2020 Over a period of thirteen hours, a 51 year old denturist carried out Canada’s most deadly act of mass murder. Dressed in a police officer’s uniform and driving a replica police cruiser, this murderer would ...
07.31.2020 the Nova Scotia Rampage - Part 3 - a History of Domestic Violence (with Jane Gerster) Nova Scotia, April 18-19, 2020 Over a period of thirteen hours, a 51 year old denturist carried out Canada’s most deadly act of mass murder. Dressed in a police officer’s uniform and driving a replica police cruiser, this murderer would ...
07.29.2020 the Nova Scotia Rampage - Part 2 - there were red flags Nova Scotia, April 18-19, 2020 Over a period of thirteen hours, a 51 year old denturist carried out Canada’s most deadly act of mass murder. Dressed in a police officer’s uniform and driving a replica police cruiser, this murderer would ...
07.29.2020 the Nova Scotia Rampage - Part 1 - the Tragic Timeline (as of April 24) Nova Scotia, April 18-19, 2020 Over a period of thirteen hours, a 51 year old denturist carried out Canada’s most deadly act of mass murder. Dressed in a police officer’s uniform and driving a replica police cruiser, this murder would ...
07.27.2020 a Visit to the Haunted Mansion in Kensington, PEI The Haunted Mansion is a unique haunted house attraction found in Kensington, PEI. What makes the haunted mansion so special is both the over one hundred year old tudor style building it calls home and the passionate owner who’s wit, ...
07.20.2020 The Sydney River McDonald's Murders - 3 - The Trials this is a remastered and expanded version of a series released in 2016 Sydney, Nova Scotia, 1992 When 18 year old McDonald's employee Derek Wood finished his shift, he lingered for a time in the closed restaurant before exiting. Unknown ...
07.17.2020 The Sydney River McDonald's Murders - 2 - The Investigation this is a remastered and expanded version of a series released in 2016 Sydney, Nova Scotia, 1992 When 18 year old McDonald's employee Derek Wood finished his shift, he lingered for a time in the closed restaurant before exiting. Unknown ...
07.15.2020 The Sydney River McDonald's Murders - 1 - The Crime this is a remastered and expanded version of a series released in 2016 Sydney, Nova Scotia, 1992 When 18 year old McDonald's employee Derek Wood finished his shift, he lingered for a time in the closed restaurant before exiting. Unknown ...
07.08.2020 the Story of Codey Hennigar Wyses Corner, Nova Scotia, 2015 The story we are going to hear involves a raging house fire, 3 deaths, a dramatic police take down, and successful use of the controversial NCR or not criminally responsible legal defense. The unfortunate stars ...
07.01.2020 The Murder of Taylor Samson - Part 4 - Sandeson Gets a Retrial Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 Taylor Samson, a local university student, tells his girlfriend he has to run out for a moment and that he wouldn’t be long. When she see’s him exiting the apartment carrying a large ...
06.29.2020 The Murder of Taylor Samson - 3 - My Brother Taylor When one hears a story like that of Taylor's murder it's hard to not digest the twists, turns, and surprise the way you would a work of fiction. In part one and two, Kayla and I made a point to ...
06.28.2020 The Murder of Taylor Samson - 2 - The Case Against Sandeson Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 Taylor Samson, a local university student, tells his girlfriend he has to run out for a moment and that he wouldn’t be long. When she see’s him exiting the apartment carrying a large ...
06.25.2020 The Murder of Taylor Samson - 1 - The Disappearance Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 Taylor Samson, a local university student, tells his girlfriend he has to run out for a moment and that he wouldn’t be long. When she see’s him exiting the apartment carrying a large ...
06.21.2020 What Happened to Cortney Lake - Part 2 - Missing and Murdered 24 year old Cortney Lake was last seen the evening of June 7, 2017 in the area of her Mount Pearl, NL home. At the time of her disappearance, Cortney’s life was in a state somewhere between transition and turmoil. ...
06.18.2020 What Happened to Cortney Lake - Part 1 - the Disappearance 24 year old Cortney Lake was last seen the evening of June 7, 2017 in the area of her Mount Pearl, NL home. At the time of her disappearance, Cortney’s life was in a state somewhere between transition and turmoil. ...
05.19.2020 What's up with the Pentagon and UFOs? (with MJ Banias) This story starts several years ago when a series of videos were leaked from Defense industry insiders. What made the footage so interesting is that it was filmed using highly advanced weapon systems from American fighter jets and it appeared ...
05.14.2020 the Disappearance of Holly Ellsworth-Clark - Part 3 - Holly Clark and Emma Fillipoff: Tragic Coincidences At the time of her disappearance, 27 year old Holly Clark was pursuing her dream to be a professional musician in Hamilton, Ontario. However suddenly, and with little warning, she seemed to find herself on the brink of crisis. On ...
05.09.2020 the Disappearance of Holly Ellsworth-Clark - Part 2 - Behind the Search (with Elle) At the time of her disappearance, 27 year old Holly Clark was pursuing her dream to be a professional musician in Hamilton, Ontario. However suddenly, and with little warning, she seemed to find herself on the brink of crisis. On ...
05.06.2020 the Disappearance of Holly Ellsworth-Clark - Part 1 At the time of her disappearance, 27 year old Holly Clark was pursuing her dream to be a professional musician in Hamilton, Ontario. However suddenly, and with little warning, she seemed to find herself on the brink of crisis. On ...
04.23.2020 the Washmill Lake Drive UFO Event - Part 2 - Opinions Halifax, Nova Scotia Dec 21, 2019 When Dylan, a local food delivery driver, notices a cube shaped object hovering in the evening sky he pulls his vehicle over and begins documenting the event in a series of photographs and videos. ...
04.21.2020 the Washmill Lake Drive UFO Event - Part 1 - December 21, 2019 Halifax, Nova Scotia Dec 21, 2019 When Dylan, a local delivery driver, notices a cube shaped object hovering in the evening sky he pulls his vehicle over and begins documenting the event in a series of photographs and videos. When ...
04.11.2020 Taylor Mitchell's Tragic End Taylor Mitchell was a singer and songwriter from Toronto. After the encouraging reviews of her debut album ‘For Your Consideration’ Taylor was seen as an up and coming star. In October of 2009, Taylor embarked on a tour of Eastern ...
04.06.2020 the Murder of Tess Richey - 2 - My Sister Tessie (with Varina Richey) After spending a Friday night out with a friend, 22 year old Tess Richey failed to return home. The out of character disappearance would lead to nation wide news coverage, and serve as the opening scenes for one of Canada’s ...
03.27.2020 the Murder of Tess Richey - 1 - with Caryn Lieberman After spending a Friday night out with a friend, 22 year old Tess Richey failed to return home. The out of character disappearance would lead to nation wide news coverage, and serve as the opening scenes for one of Canada’s ...
03.17.2020 Covid19 - Scenes from the Pandemic My good friend and frequent co-host Aaron Corbett and I check in on some past guests and friends of Nighttime to see how they are handling the Covid-19 Pandemic. Musical Credits: Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta https://soundcloud.com/montydatta Unforgettable (Lo-fi version) ...
03.15.2020 The Big Ben's Murder On March 22, 1992, Sydney Nova Scotia was expecting it’s worst snowstorm of the year. With over 30 centimeters expected to fall Doug Dupe encouraged his wife Marie to not take any chances by going in to work. With it ...
03.03.2020 the Story of Rocky Rambo Wei Nam Kam When occupational therapist Dianna Mah-Jones uncharacteristically missed an appointment, a co-worker went to her house to check on her. As he opened her unlocked door, he was met by the obvious signs of a struggle, and a blood soaked kitchen. ...
02.17.2020 the Murder of Amber Tuccaro 20 year old Amber Tuccaro, was last seen alive on August 18,2010. She had left her infant son in the care of her friend and planned to hitchhike into the nearby city of Edmonton for the night. The only clue ...
02.09.2020 the Downfall of Patrik Mathews (with Ryan Thorpe) Our story centers around two Canadians who met on the front lines of the race war militant white supremacists hope to start. On one side, we have a journalist with the Winnipeg Free press named Ryan Thorpe and on the ...
02.05.2020 the Falcon Lake UFO Incident For over 50 years a revolving door of civilian and government investigators have attempted to provide an explanation for the Falcon Lake UFO Incident, yet it remains an enigma. What is known is that in 1967, just months prior to ...
01.26.2020 Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 8 - In Conclusion 26 year old Emma Fillipoff was last seen standing barefoot on a busy intersection in downtown Victoria BC on November 28th, 2012 by the police officers who encountered Emma after responded to a call of a women in distress. Over ...
01.19.2020 Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 7 - Conor 26 year old Emma Fillipoff was last seen standing barefoot on a busy intersection in downtown Victoria BC on November 28th, 2012 by the police officers who encountered Emma after responded to a call of a women in distress. Over ...
01.16.2020 Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 6 - Mika 26 year old Emma Fillipoff was last seen standing barefoot on a busy intersection in downtown Victoria BC on November 28th, 2012 by the police officers who encountered Emma after responded to a call of a women in distress. Over ...
01.14.2020 Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 5 - Mikaela 26 year old Emma Fillipoff was last seen standing barefoot on a busy intersection in downtown Victoria BC on November 28th, 2012 by the police officers who encountered Emma after responded to a call of a women in distress. Over ...
01.12.2020 Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 4 - Ellen 26 year old Emma Fillipoff was last seen standing barefoot on a busy intersection in downtown Victoria BC on November 28th, 2012 by the police officers who encountered Emma after responded to a call of a women in distress. Over ...
01.09.2020 Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 3 - Julien 26 year old Emma Fillipoff was last seen standing barefoot on a busy intersection in downtown Victoria BC on November 28th, 2012 by the police officers who encountered Emma after responded to a call of a women in distress. Over ...
01.08.2020 Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 2 - Digging Deeper 26 year old Emma Fillipoff was last seen standing barefoot on a busy intersection in downtown Victoria BC on November 28th, 2012 by the police officers who encountered Emma after responded to a call of a women in distress. Over ...
01.07.2020 Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 1 - Shelley 26 year old Emma Fillipoff was last seen standing barefoot on a busy intersection in downtown Victoria BC on November 28th, 2012 by the police officers who encountered Emma after responded to a call of a women in distress. Over ...
12.15.2019 Was it a Sasquatch in Northwestern Ontario? For me, it all started on an average day in November. I woke up, poured a coffee, and swiped open my phone to see what was what in the world. Instead of finding local news and pictures of social media ...
12.03.2019 The Murder of Loretta Saunders - Part 2 - Delilah Feb 2014, Halifax, NS 26 year old Loretta Saunders – a proud Inuk woman – was in Halifax completing her university thesis on the topic of Canada’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. After leaving her home to collect ...
12.02.2019 The Murder of Loretta Saunders - Part 1 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Feb 2014 26 year old Loretta Saunders – a proud Inuk woman – was in Halifax completing her university thesis on the topic of Canada’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. After leaving her home to ...
11.24.2019 Tonetta - 2 - the Artist in Their Own Words Tonetta is the stage name used by a reclusive singer-songwriter and visual artist who since the early 1980s has been recording and sharing his original music and videos. In 2008, he became an international cult celebrity after starting his first ...
11.17.2019 Tonetta - 1 - Canada's Last True Artist Tonetta is the stage name used by a reclusive singer-songwriter and visual artist who since the early 1980s has been recording and sharing his original music and videos (originally on VHS and cassette). In 2008, he became an international cult ...
10.29.2019 Two Chilling Tales from Haunted New Brunswick (with Steve Vernon) An October phone call inviting Steve Vernon, my favorite local horror author, to appear on Nighttime has become a Halloween tradition. For the fourth year in a row, He agreed to share his tales of terror and bloodshed. The plan ...
10.25.2019 Jerome, the Mystery Man of Sandy Cove (with Fraser Mooney Jr.) Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia, 1863 As far back as recorded history can take us, we see the inhabitants of the land presently called Nova Scotia maintaining a strong connection to the waters that surround them. Forestry, Fishing, Tourism, and recreation. ...
10.08.2019 The Toronto Van Attack - 2 - the Confession of Alek Minassian Although Canada is no stranger to murder, madness and mayhem, we have been very fortunate to have largely avoided the type of mass murders and shootings that have become common fixtures in other countries with similar cultures to our own. ...
10.03.2019 The Toronto Van Attack Although Canada is no stranger to murder, madness and mayhem, we have been very fortunate to have largely avoided the type of mass murders and shootings that have become common fixtures in other countries with similar values and cultures to ...
09.29.2019 the Murder of Jason Barkhouse Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, 1980 The last thing Jason Barkhouse’s girlfriend remembered was hearing the sound of footsteps, and seeing a dark figure enter the bedroom in which she and Jason had been sleeping. When she would regain consciousness several hours ...

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Nighttime episodes:

The Rise and Fall of Chris Benoit

the Nova Scotia Rampage - Part 5 - Connecting Dots (with Paul Palango)

the Nova Scotia Rampage - Part 4 - what is a 'grievance collector' (with criminal profiler James R. Fitzgerald)

the Nova Scotia Rampage - Part 3 - a History of Domestic Violence (with Jane Gerster)

the Nova Scotia Rampage - Part 2 - there were red flags

the Nova Scotia Rampage - Part 1 - the Tragic Timeline (as of April 24)

a Visit to the Haunted Mansion in Kensington, PEI

The Sydney River McDonald's Murders - 3 - The Trials

The Sydney River McDonald's Murders - 2 - The Investigation

The Sydney River McDonald's Murders - 1 - The Crime

the Story of Codey Hennigar

The Murder of Taylor Samson - Part 4 - Sandeson Gets a Retrial

The Murder of Taylor Samson - 3 - My Brother Taylor

The Murder of Taylor Samson - 2 - The Case Against Sandeson

The Murder of Taylor Samson - 1 - The Disappearance

What Happened to Cortney Lake - Part 2 - Missing and Murdered

What Happened to Cortney Lake - Part 1 - the Disappearance

What's up with the Pentagon and UFOs? (with MJ Banias)

the Disappearance of Holly Ellsworth-Clark - Part 3 - Holly Clark and Emma Fillipoff: Tragic Coincidences

the Disappearance of Holly Ellsworth-Clark - Part 2 - Behind the Search (with Elle)

the Disappearance of Holly Ellsworth-Clark - Part 1

the Washmill Lake Drive UFO Event - Part 2 - Opinions

the Washmill Lake Drive UFO Event - Part 1 - December 21, 2019

Taylor Mitchell's Tragic End

the Murder of Tess Richey - 2 - My Sister Tessie (with Varina Richey)

the Murder of Tess Richey - 1 - with Caryn Lieberman

Covid19 - Scenes from the Pandemic

The Big Ben's Murder

the Story of Rocky Rambo Wei Nam Kam

the Murder of Amber Tuccaro

the Downfall of Patrik Mathews (with Ryan Thorpe)

the Falcon Lake UFO Incident

Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 8 - In Conclusion

Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 7 - Conor

Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 6 - Mika

Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 5 - Mikaela

Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 4 - Ellen

Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 3 - Julien

Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 2 - Digging Deeper

Emma Fillipoff is Missing - 1 - Shelley

Was it a Sasquatch in Northwestern Ontario?

The Murder of Loretta Saunders - Part 2 - Delilah

The Murder of Loretta Saunders - Part 1

Tonetta - 2 - the Artist in Their Own Words

Tonetta - 1 - Canada's Last True Artist

Two Chilling Tales from Haunted New Brunswick (with Steve Vernon)

Jerome, the Mystery Man of Sandy Cove (with Fraser Mooney Jr.)

The Toronto Van Attack - 2 - the Confession of Alek Minassian

The Toronto Van Attack

the Murder of Jason Barkhouse

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