In the 1950s, a series of brutal murders shook Toronto and left the city searching for answers. At first, investigators believed they had their killer — a 14-year-old boy was questioned and ultimately convicted for the crime. But the real killer was still at large… and he moved through the city quietly on a bicycle, searching for his next victim. In this episode of Suspects & Spirits, we examine the chilling case of Peter Woodcock, often called Canada’s youngest serial killer. Today we explore his troubled childhood, the tragic stories of his victims, the investigation that revealed a horrifying truth, and the aftermath of his crimes.

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