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Random Shot: The Night a Grandfather Disappeared Forever
In a quiet neighborhood, a grandfather stepped out for his nightly walk, only to become the victim of a senseless act of violence. William Canol, a man who had just overcome cancer, was shot and killed without any warning or motive. What led to this tragic event, and how did it take nearly eight years to find justice for a life so abruptly taken?
In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of William Canol, exploring the details surrounding his mysterious murder on June third, 2015. We discuss the circumstances of his life leading up to that fateful night, the random nature of the crime, and the ongoing search for answers. What does this case reveal about the unpredictability of violence in our communities?
Key Data:
Date: June 3, 2015
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Victim: William Canol
Weapon: 12-gauge shotgun
Incident: Two shootings within ten minutes, one fatal
- William Canol was 65 years old and had just completed chemotherapy.
- He was shot at close range while walking less than a mile from his home.
- The same weapon was used in two shootings that night, one of which left a survivor.
- William was described by friends and family as a protector and the glue of his family.
- Four other shootings from that summer remain unsolved to this day.
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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
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In a quiet neighborhood, a grandfather stepped out for his nightly walk, only to become the victim of a senseless act of violence. William Canol, a man who had just overcome cancer, was shot and killed without any warning or motive. What led to this tragic event, and how did it take nearly eight years to find justice for a life so abruptly taken?
In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of William Canol, exploring the details surrounding his mysterious murder on June third, 2015. We discuss the circumstances of his life leading up to that fateful night, the random nature of the crime, and the ongoing search for answers. What does this case reveal about the unpredictability of violence in our communities?
Key Data:
Date: June 3, 2015
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Victim: William Canol
Weapon: 12-gauge shotgun
Incident: Two shootings within ten minutes, one fatal
- William Canol was 65 years old and had just completed chemotherapy.
- He was shot at close range while walking less than a mile from his home.
- The same weapon was used in two shootings that night, one of which left a survivor.
- William was described by friends and family as a protector and the glue of his family.
- Four other shootings from that summer remain unsolved to this day.
To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com
OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.
Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.
© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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In a quiet neighborhood, a grandfather stepped out for his nightly walk, only to become the victim of a senseless act of violence. William Canol, a man who had just overcome cancer, was shot and killed without any warning or motive. What led to this tragic event, and how did it take nearly eight years to find justice for a life so abruptly taken?
In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of William Canol, exploring the details surrounding his mysterious murder on June third, 2015. We discuss the circumstances of his life leading up to that fateful night, the random nature of the crime, and the ongoing search for answers. What does this case reveal about the unpredictability of violence in our communities?
Key Data:
Date: June 3, 2015
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Victim: William Canol
Weapon: 12-gauge shotgun
Incident: Two shootings within ten minutes, one fatal
- William Canol was 65 years old and had just completed chemotherapy.
- He was shot at close range while walking less than a mile from his home.
- The same weapon was used in two shootings that night, one of which left a survivor.
- William was described by friends and family as a protector and the glue of his family.
- Four other shootings from that summer remain unsolved to this day.
To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com
OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.
Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.
© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
In a quiet neighborhood, a grandfather stepped out for his nightly walk, only to become the victim of a senseless act of violence. William Canol, a man who had just overcome cancer, was shot and killed without any warning or motive. What led to this tragic event, and how did it take nearly eight years to find justice for a life so abruptly taken?
In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of William Canol, exploring the details surrounding his mysterious murder on June third, 2015. We discuss the circumstances of his life leading up to that fateful night, the random nature of the crime, and the ongoing search for answers. What does this case reveal about the unpredictability of violence in our communities?
Key Data:
Date: June 3, 2015
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Victim: William Canol
Weapon: 12-gauge shotgun
Incident: Two shootings within ten minutes, one fatal
- William Canol was 65 years old and had just completed chemotherapy.
- He was shot at close range while walking less than a mile from his home.
- The same weapon was used in two shootings that night, one of which left a survivor.
- William was described by friends and family as a protector and the glue of his family.
- Four other shootings from that summer remain unsolved to this day.
To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com
OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.
Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.
© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie