Tea Time Crimes

The Tragic Case of Christine Jessop


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Today, we cover the sad story of Christine Jessop, who went missing in 1984 in Ontario, Canada. Her body was eventually discovered, but the lack of evidence left investigators with an  incredibly confusing case, and the wrongful conviction of an innocent man. However, 36 years later, through scientific advancements, they were able to discover who was responsible for the murder of Christine Jessop.

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Sources:

  • Crime Beat: Season 2, Episode 3
  • Redrum the Innocent by Kirk Makin
  • https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/christine-jessop-killer-dna-interview-1.5903381
  • https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/guy-paul-morin-sister-christine-jessop-1.5765192
  • https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/genetic-genealogy-identifies-killer-jessop-1.5764107#:~:text=The%20science%20that%20unlocked%20Christine%20Jessop%27s%20cold%20case&text=Toronto%20police%20utilized%20the%20cutting,lead%20police%20to%20Calvin%20Hoover.
  • https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/genealogy
  • https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/genetic-genealogy-can-help-solve-cold-cases-it-can-also-accuse-the-wrong-person
  • https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/guy-paul-morin-case
  • https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/guy-paul-morin-9c329163-b4e1-4287-802f-e751b36c70fb
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