Police announced in April 2020 that a 64 year old woman was found dead by her daughter in a Squamish, BC home. They also announced in the same press conference that the suspect in custody was the woman's son. Listen today as we discuss the murder of Barbara Ann Waite, as well as the charges and sentencing against former child actor and her son, 24 year old Ryan Grantham.

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Actor Who Killed Mom Allegedly Also Plotted to Kill Justin Trudeau (people.com)

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