Episode 6 of Mommy, Me and Murder dives into the mystery surrounding the death of Kurt Cobain, legendary frontman of Nirvana. Officially ruled a suicide in 1994, Cobain’s passing shocked the world—but decades later, many people still question what really happened.

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Episode 6 of Mommy, Me and Murder dives into the mystery surrounding the death of Kurt Cobain, legendary frontman of Nirvana. Officially ruled a suicide in 1994, Cobain’s passing shocked the world—but decades later, many people still question what really happened.

This week on Mommy, Me and Murder, we’re discussing the case of Lonnie Franklin Jr., the man known as the “Grim Sleeper.” Over the course of many years in Los Angeles, multiple women went missing under similar circumstances. Despite patterns that raised concern, the case remained unsolved for decades. We explore how advancements in forensic DNA eventually led to a major breakthrough, the challenges investigators faced, and the broader conversations this case sparked about media coverage and whose stories receive attention. Join us as we unpack the investigation!

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https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Lonnie-Franklin-Jr-personal-life-and-criminal-career-timeline_fig2_353518060

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/american-psychos-10-modern-serial-killers-youve-never-heard-of-102597/phoenix-serial-killer-103590/

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/grim-sleeper-serial-killer-victims

https://www.oxygen.com/mark-of-a-serial-killer/crime-news/who-was-grim-sleeper-serial-killer-lonnie-franklin

https://abc7news.com/post/grim-sleeper-lonnie-franklin-jr-responsible-for-series-of-los-angeles-murders-dies-at-67/6060999/

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36465652

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/us/grim-sleeper-dies-death-row

https://da.lacounty.gov/sites/default/files/press/050516_Grim_Sleeper_Convicted_Of_10_Murders_One_Attempted_Murder.pdf

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

We’re baaack, and boy is this one a doozy.

In this episode, we examine one of Canada’s most controversial and emotionally charged legal cases: the killing of Tracy Latimer by her father, Robert Latimer.

In 1993, Latimer ended his 12-year-old daughter’s life, stating he did so to end her suffering caused by severe cerebral palsy. What followed was a legal battle that divided the country, raising difficult questions about mercy killing, disability rights, parental authority, and the limits of compassion under the law.

We walk through the facts of the case, the trials and appeals, and the public reaction that turned Robert Latimer into both a symbol of mercy for some and a symbol of injustice for others. Most importantly, we center the conversation on Tracy Latimer herself and the broader implications this case continues to have on discussions about euthanasia, caregiving, and the value of disabled lives.

This episode contains sensitive material. Listener discretion is always advised.

Sources:

True Crime Canada: Real Canadian Cases, Adrian Langenscheid.

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-latimer-case https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Latimer

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/robert-latimer-25-years-later-1.5360711

https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2001/2001scc1/2001scc1.html

We’re baaack, and boy is this one a doozy.

In this episode, we examine one of Canada’s most controversial and emotionally charged legal cases: the killing of Tracy Latimer by her father, Robert Latimer.

In 1993, Latimer ended his 12-year-old daughter’s life, stating he did so to end her suffering caused by severe cerebral palsy. What followed was a legal battle that divided the country, raising difficult questions about mercy killing, disability rights, parental authority, and the limits of compassion under the law.

We walk through the facts of the case, the trials and appeals, and the public reaction that turned Robert Latimer into both a symbol of mercy for some and a symbol of injustice for others. Most importantly, we center the conversation on Tracy Latimer herself and the broader implications this case continues to have on discussions about euthanasia, caregiving, and the value of disabled lives.

This episode contains sensitive material. Listener discretion is always advised.

Sources:

True Crime Canada: Real Canadian Cases, Adrian Langenscheid.

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-latimer-case https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Latimer

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/robert-latimer-25-years-later-1.5360711

https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2001/2001scc1/2001scc1.html

In this chilling episode of Mommy, Me and Murder, we dive into the terrifying crimes of Danny Rolling — the man who became known as the Gainesville Ripper. Rolling terrorized a Florida college town, leaving behind a trail of horror that inspired the film Scream. Join us as we uncover his troubled past, the twisted psychology behind his murders, and the shocking investigation that finally brought him down. From his childhood of abuse to his ultimate confession, this case is one that will haunt you long after the episode ends.

⁠https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/how-a-man-became-a-monster-the-gainesville-ripper/⁠

⁠https://projects.wuft.org/the-victims-stories-haunt-a-young-reporter-they-were-like-me/⁠

⁠https://www.ranker.com/list/lesser-known-serial-killers/jessika-gilbert⁠

⁠https://www.ranker.com/list/gainesville-danny-rolling/ada-hart⁠

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

⁠https://thecinemaholic.com/who-were-daniel-danny-rollings-victims/⁠

⁠https://allthatsinteresting.com/danny-rolling-gainesville-ripper⁠

⁠https://www.grunge.com/475487/the-untold-truth-of-danny-rolling-the-gainesville-ripper/

In our first case, we dive into the shocking and heartbreaking murder of Jagtar Gill - a devoted wife and mother from Ottawa, brutally killed on her wedding anniversary. What was to appear as a home invasion soon unraveled into a chilling tale of betrayal, jealously and greed that rocked an entire community. Join us as we uncover how investigators pieced together the truth and how one woman's life was taken by those she trusted most. 

From the crime scene to the court room, we break down the evidence, motives and the twists that made this case one of Canada's most disturbing tragedies. 

Sources:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/gill-ronald-verdict-second-trial-1.6135731

https://ottawasun.com/2014/04/08/ottawa-police-make-arrest-in-jagtar-gill-killing

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/planned-and-deliberate-oc-transpo-lovers-found-guilty-at-murder-retrial

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/oc-transpo-drivers-who-killed-barrhavens-jagtar-gill-win-new-trials

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/accused-in-barrhaven-love-triangle-homicide-switches-lawyers

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/jury-finds-husband-his-former-mistress-guilty-after-six-days-of-deliberation-in-gill-murder-trial

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/former-oc-transpo-drivers-lovers-stand-trial-for-murder-of-barrhaven-wife-motherSecondTrial