Today in this special episode, we take a look back at one of the early Canadian True Crime episodes - the story of Saskatchewan’s worst mass murder. You'll hear a never-before-told story about why this episode was very different from the rest.
Early one morning in 1967, 21-year-old Victor Hoffman was in the midst of a serious mental health crisis, a crisis that would have tragic consequences for an unsuspecting local family.
Credits:  Writer, researcher and narrator: Kristi Lee Audio production and original scoring: Erik Krosby Additional editing, mixing: Mike Migas
Main resources and further reading:‘Schizophrenia, Mass Murder, and The Law’ by F.H. Kahan, Orthomolecular Psychiatry, Volume 2, Number 3, 1973, Pp. 127-146Marking 50 years since the Shell Lake murders, Canada's worst random mass killing by Bonnie Allan, CBC NewsRampage: Canadian Mass Murder and Spree Killing by Lee MellorCasefile: True Crime Podcast They Walk Among Us: UK True Crime They Walk Among America Felon True Crime podcast
 
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Revisiting the Shell Lake Massacre

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NORTHWESTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
[Part 2 of 2 ] The story of Sheslay Free Mike ends in a harrowing stand-off—and a great tragedy.
Special thanks to Garry Rodgers, Bob Buday, and Ed Hill. Voice of Michael Oros: Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX podcast
This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.
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The Teslin Lake Incident—Part 2


 Sheslay Free Mike terrorized the north for more than a decade. His real name was Michael Oros, and he's been remembered as a legend of the north, the other “mad trapper”, a folk hero… and a cold-blooded killer. But there's much more to this story than meets the eye...
This two-part series takes a look back at a well-known, historic case that was sensationalized through headlines, to show that behind it was a real, human story. 
Special thanks to Garry Rodgers, Bob Buday, and Ed Hill, and to Craig Baird of Canadian History EhX for voiceover of the Oros diaries.
Release schedule: Part 2 will be released to all on Monday April 22. Listen ad-free and early on our premium feeds.
Additional Content Warning: This series includes brief mentions of the death of an animal.
Monthly Donation: Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
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The Teslin Lake Incident—Part 1

Additional content warning: This case is about the death of a baby, and there is mention of domestic violence and animal abuse. Please take care when listening.
After the disappearance of a baby in Windsor in 1990, lurid headlines on both sides of the Detroit River quickly turned the baby’s teen parents into sordid celebrities.
The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines, how it captured public attention and inspired vigilante justice. It also reveals the stark differences between Canadian and American news coverage that played a pivotal role in the way this crime—and the stories about this crime—played out.
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Raymond Laroche

EDMONTON, ALBERTA
After the body of a blonde-haired woman is found in an icy ditch by the side of the road, it proves difficult to get to the bottom of what happened to her - and who was ultimately responsible.
The intention of this episode is to shine a light on the inner workings of our criminal justice system in the context of the “open court principle”—which assumes that public confidence in the integrity of the court system and administration of justice is fostered by openness and full publicity.
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Connie Pruden Grandinetti

A brand new Canadian podcast from APTN News, The Place That Thaws offers a rare opportunity to discover the untold stories of resilience and adaptation in the High Arctic.
Reporter Danielle Paradis and Iqaluit video journalist Trevor Wright travelled to some of Canada's most northern communities last October to speak to the locals. Through intimate interviews and immersive storytelling, they bring you the voices of those on the front lines of environmental upheaval.
The Place That Thaws is a six-part series that goes beyond the headlines, offering a nuanced exploration of how communities are confronting the challenges of a warming world.
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Revisiting the Shell Lake Massacre

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