In 1996, a body washed up in a fishing net off the south coast of Devon in the UK. Through intrepid detective work, English police would link it back to a diabolical Canadian criminal who left an unbelievable trail of destruction behind in Southwestern Ontario.
This is the story of the crimes of Albert Johnson Walker. If you recognize the name and think you know this case, stay tuned until the end. There has been an update from 2021...
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The Murder of Ronald Platt

Join Kristi Lee - an Australian who moved to Canada over a decade ago, for an immersive deep dive into some of the country’s most thought-provoking true crime cases. Using facts curated from court documents, inquiry reports and news archives, Kristi carefully unravels each case—exposing pitfalls of the criminal justice system that all Canadians need to know about.  At least two new episodes a month. Learn more at www.canadiantruecrime.ca. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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They've been called bizarre by some, amusing by others, and downright terrifying by those involved... but one thing these cases all have in common is that they're all true.  In this episode, we unravel the facts and fallout from each case, proving that reality can indeed be stranger than fiction.
This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 2-5 Podcast Power Up Summit (Radio Days North America)  | TORONTO, ONTARIO → Kristi’s session: "Getting your Indie Podcast Signed", June 2 @ 1:40 p.m.
June 7–9 Motive Crime & Mystery Festival  | TORONTO, ONTARIO → Kristi's session: “Through the Mirror Darkly: Why we love True Crime”, June 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
July 12-14 True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival  | DENVER, COLORADO → See Kristi at Podcast Row with all the other registered podcasts
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Bizarre Encounters

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.
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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.
Podcast Recommendation The Place That Thaws from APTN News
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The Murder of Ronald Platt

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