Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

*Please note this was recorded a couple weeks ago and some small details have been added. A reward is now offered for the return or information leading to the return of Lilly and Jack as well.

Lilly Sullivan and Jack Sullivan disappeared from their home on Gairloch Road in Pictou County, Nova Scotia on May 2, 2025. Abduction is not suspected, but there is no evidence to aide in the recovery of either child.

We also touch on the dissapearance of 3 year old Dylan Ehler in a neighbouring community.

If you have any information or video footage that may help police, please contact the Nova Scotia RCMP.

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Lilly_and_Jack_Sullivan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJgIqtMRHOw

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2173753/polygraphs-a-blanket-and-a-bootprint-new-details-of-investigation-into-missing-n-s-children-revealed

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-missing-nova-scotia-children-were-assessed-by-child-welfare-agency/

https://www.google.com/search?q=lily+and+jack+sullivan&sca_esv=6e2599d90674ab21&sxsrf=AE3TifMlPqOyx7jpvNX1nwZAA1O3tik2Wg:1752035487057&ei=n_BtaNigA77AkPIP7PfdkQ4&sqi=2&start=10&sa=N&sstk=Ac65TH7BZlNhs8igBCLRBzomsXbZpmJQqf95tL5VExAK_WAYx-bwWRZXJovyYLWNdt4ji5eqvjTidX2mRxY7jdHL7iyxBx-J74Eumg&ved=2ahUKEwiY7Nvm-K6OAxU-IEQIHex7N-IQ8tMDegQIBxAG&biw=1536&bih=695&dpr=1.25

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Dylan_Ehler

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/five-years-after-n-s-boy-dylan-ehler-went-missing-searchers-take-another-look-1.7549478

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Ashley Anne Kirilow, a Canadian woman, raised money to aid cancer patients while pretending to have cancer herself.

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Woman who faked cancer pleads guilty to fraud | National Post

Halton woman who faked cancer for charity scam turns self in

Alleged Cancer Hoaxster Ashley Kirilow's Father 'Ashamed' - ABC News

Woman who allegedly faked cancer appears in court - The Globe and Mail

Woman who faked cancer will spend the weekend in jail, police say

Woman faked cancer to raise money

Family 'ashamed' woman lied about cancer | CBC News

Ashley Kirilow, accused cancer faker, allegedly fielding death threats | National Post

Ontario woman gets house arrest for faking cancer | National Post

Police look into report of woman faking cancer | CBC News

Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious disorder)

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March 9th, 1998 Donna Oglive was found murdered in a parking lot near the Maple Leaf Park in Toronto, Ontario. It would be over 20 years before genetic geneology would help provide a name and ultimatly lead to an arrest.

-K&O

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https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/fort-mcmurray-commuter-charged-with-1998-murder-of-toronto-woman

https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp01/MQ35906.pdf

https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/toronto-cops-make-arrest-in-horrendous-1998-slaying-of-donna-oglive

https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/hunter-cops-hunt-killers-who-murdered-legit-good-kid

https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/local-news/weekly-update-dna-leads-to-murder-charge-and-council-fires-another-cao

https://dnasolves.com/articles/donna-oglive-toronto-ontario/

https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/local/article/toronto-police-make-arrest-in-1998-murder-of-24-year-old-donna-oglive/

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2025/02/07/toronto-cold-case-1998-donna-oglive-pregnant-woman/

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On August 30, 2010, 42 year old Sonia Varashin went missing and was murdered in her home in Orangeville, Ontario. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement, her case remains unsolved. Police believe someone out there has crucial information that could help solve her case.

A $50,000 reward continues to be offered for the information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for Varaschin's murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

-K&O

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Varaschin family grapples with daughter's murder

HUNTER: 12 years of tears since murder of Orangeville nurse Sonia Varaschin | Toronto Sun

BEHIND THE CRIMES: Who killed Sonia Varaschin? Eleven years later investigators hunt for answers | Crime | toronto.com

OPP investigators continue hunt for Sonia Varaschin's killer | CTV News

'Someone has the key' to solving brutal murder of Ontario nurse 11 years ago | CTV News

ORANGEVILLE NURSE MURDER: Cops float theory of more than one killer | Toronto Sun

Sonia Varaschin's final days filled with strife, mother says

Investigators still working to crack Sonia Varaschin murder a decade later

Police release video in unsolved 2010 murder of Sonia Varaschin | CBC News

Here are the most-read crime stories of 2024 in Ontario | INsauga

14 years after Ontario nurse was murdered, police renew appeal for info | INsauga

Concern mounts for Sonia Varaschin, missing from Orangeville | National Post

No suspects in search for missing Orangeville woman | CBC News

Watch for missing bedding, public urged in search for Orangeville woman - The Globe and Mail

Body near Orangeville identified as missing nurse

Police profile 'cold-blooded killer' in slaying of Ontario nurse Sonia Varaschin - The Globe and Mail

Nurse Sonia Varaschin's killing unsolved 1 year later | CBC News

Police seek DNA samples in Varaschin case | CBC News

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Happy New Year to All! Thank you for your patience while we enjoy the holidays with our families and welcome the newest PBP member to the squad, Remi.

January Marie Lapuz was a transgender woman, murdered after being attacked in her home on Sept. 29, 2012 by a client, following a dispute over money for services rendered by January who was a sex worker.

-K&O

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COMING SOON

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Sheree Fertuck, a 51-year-old mother of three and grandmother, vanished on Dec. 7, 2015. She was last seen leaving her mother's farm near Kenaston that day, she was returning to the gravel pit where she worked.

Her Truck was found in the lot with all belongings left inside, follow along with us as we find out what happened to Sheree.

-K&O

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Sources:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/sheree-fertuck-greg-intimate-partner-violence-1.7249265

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/decision-day-greg-fertuck-1st-degree-murder-sheree-2015-1.7233737

https://thestarphoenix.com/news/crime/greg-fertuck-sentencing

https://thestarphoenix.com/news/crime/gregory-fertuck-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-in-death-of-estranged-wife-sheree

https://globalnews.ca/news/10567154/greg-fertuck-found-guilty-of-first-degree-murder/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/greg-fertuck-formally-sentenced-for-1st-dgeree-murder-in-2015-1.7253416

https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/i-got-no-remorse-greg-fertuck-convicted-of-murdering-missing-spouse-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-1.6952045

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Between 1978 and 2001, at least 65 women were reported missing from the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, BC. Police in Vancouver refused to believe or acknowledge that a serial killer might be active in the area, and families often had a difficult time getting their loved ones reported missing due to their socioeconomic status. This is Part 3 of the case of Robert Pickton and the missing women of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

-K&O

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21 Photos Taken Inside Robert Pickton's Pig Farm (thecrimemag.com)

Robert Pickton Case | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Young Willie Pickton was shattered by the slaughter of his pet | Vancouver Sun

Robert Pickton, The Serial Killer Who Fed His Victims To Pigs (allthatsinteresting.com)

Deadly Disfunction: Previously undisclosed details from inside the Robert Pickton investigation | National Post

Strong Evidence against Robert Pickton in Trial | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Robert Picktons Pig Farm - Piggy Palace (crimelibrary.org)

Pickton's mother was a key influence (thestar.com)

Downtown Eastside - Wikipedia

True Crime Byline: First investigation into Vancouver's missing women | Vancouver Sun

The Robert Pickton Case: A Timeline (citynews.ca)

On The Farm – Stevie Cameron

Forsaken: The Report of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry - Volume 1 (gov.bc.ca)

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Between 1978 and 2001, at least 65 women were reported missing from the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, BC. Police in Vancouver refused to believe or acknowledge that a serial killer might be active in the area, and families often had a difficult time getting their loved ones reported missing due to their socioeconomic status. This is Part 3 of the case of Robert Pickton and the missing women of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

-K&O

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Sources:

21 Photos Taken Inside Robert Pickton's Pig Farm (thecrimemag.com)

Robert Pickton Case | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Young Willie Pickton was shattered by the slaughter of his pet | Vancouver Sun

Robert Pickton, The Serial Killer Who Fed His Victims To Pigs (allthatsinteresting.com)

Deadly Disfunction: Previously undisclosed details from inside the Robert Pickton investigation | National Post

Strong Evidence against Robert Pickton in Trial | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Robert Picktons Pig Farm - Piggy Palace (crimelibrary.org)

Pickton's mother was a key influence (thestar.com)

Downtown Eastside - Wikipedia

True Crime Byline: First investigation into Vancouver's missing women | Vancouver Sun

The Robert Pickton Case: A Timeline (citynews.ca)

On The Farm – Stevie Cameron

Forsaken: The Report of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry - Volume 1 (gov.bc.ca)

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Between 1978 and 2001, at least 65 women were reported missing from the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, BC. Police in Vancouver refused to believe or acknowledge that a serial killer might be active in the area, and families often had a difficult time getting their loved ones reported missing due to their socioeconomic status. This is Part 2 of the case of Robert Pickton and the missing women of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

-K&O

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Sources:

21 Photos Taken Inside Robert Pickton's Pig Farm (thecrimemag.com)

Robert Pickton Case | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Young Willie Pickton was shattered by the slaughter of his pet | Vancouver Sun

Robert Pickton, The Serial Killer Who Fed His Victims To Pigs (allthatsinteresting.com)

Deadly Disfunction: Previously undisclosed details from inside the Robert Pickton investigation | National Post

Strong Evidence against Robert Pickton in Trial | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Robert Picktons Pig Farm - Piggy Palace (crimelibrary.org)

Pickton's mother was a key influence (thestar.com)

Downtown Eastside - Wikipedia

True Crime Byline: First investigation into Vancouver's missing women | Vancouver Sun

The Robert Pickton Case: A Timeline (citynews.ca)

On The Farm – Stevie Cameron

Forsaken: The Report of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry - Volume 1 (gov.bc.ca)

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Between 1978 and 2001, at least 65 women were reported missing from the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, BC. Police in Vancouver refused to believe or acknowledge that a serial killer might be active in the area, and families often had a difficult time getting their loved ones reported missing due to their socioeconomic status. This is Part 1 of the case of Robert Pickton and the missing women of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

-K&O

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Sources:

21 Photos Taken Inside Robert Pickton's Pig Farm (thecrimemag.com)

Robert Pickton Case | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Young Willie Pickton was shattered by the slaughter of his pet | Vancouver Sun

Robert Pickton, The Serial Killer Who Fed His Victims To Pigs (allthatsinteresting.com)

Deadly Disfunction: Previously undisclosed details from inside the Robert Pickton investigation | National Post

Strong Evidence against Robert Pickton in Trial | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Robert Picktons Pig Farm - Piggy Palace (crimelibrary.org)

Pickton's mother was a key influence (thestar.com)

Downtown Eastside - Wikipedia

True Crime Byline: First investigation into Vancouver's missing women | Vancouver Sun

The Robert Pickton Case: A Timeline (citynews.ca)

On The Farm – Stevie Cameron

Forsaken: The Report of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry - Volume 1 (gov.bc.ca)

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