Crafting the Case

Episode 18 – Cut Outs and Close Encounters✨🛸 From Nova Scotia’s legendary Shag Harbour Incident to eerie lights over Texas and mysterious photos in the Scottish Highlands — we’re diving into five of the most famous UFO sightings in history. Sandi takes us through the cases, the witnesses, and the mysteries that still can’t be explained, while Tara keeps her hands busy with some creative decoupag...

This week, we dive into one of the most infamous true crime stories of the 2000s. Tara takes us through the heartbreaking murder of Meredith Kercher, a 21-year-old student studying abroad in Perugia, Italy, whose case quickly spiraled into an international media storm. The trial and wrongful conviction of Meredith’s roommate, Amanda Knox, and her eventual acquittal became a lightning rod for debat...

This week on Crafting the Case, Ashley takes us through the mysterious 2014 disappearance of Marty Leger, a 30-year-old cyclist who set out for a ride near Spider Lake in Nova Scotia and never returned. Despite one of the largest search efforts in the province’s history, Marty has never been found — a case that still leaves behind heartbreak and unanswered questions. Meanwhile, Tara and I break ou...

We're back! This week on Crafting the Case, we dive into the chilling story of Allan Legere — the “Monster of the Miramichi” — whose 201-day reign of terror in 1989 shook an entire community and changed Canadian criminal law forever. From his violent escape to the groundbreaking trial that introduced DNA evidence into Canadian courts, we unravel the case step by step with compassion and care for t...

This week on Crafting the Case, things get twisted… in more ways than one. While Ashley and Sandi channel their inner candle queens with paint markers and citronella flames, Tara takes us deep into the chilling case of Mark Twitchell—a Canadian "filmmaker" turned real-life Dexter, who blurred the line between fiction and fatal obsession. She shares the survival story of Gilles Tetreault. As the ca...

This week on Crafting the Case, we welcome back our favorite legal lawyer, and friend of the pod, Devin — but this time, he's swapping legal briefs for a story that shook the world of professional hockey. Devin takes us through the heartbreaking crash of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, the Russian hockey team whose plane went down on September 7, 2011, claiming the lives of 44 people, nearly the entire team....

This week on Crafting the Case, we welcome a VERY special guest—Ashley’s daughter, the one and only Freya (12 years old and already too cool for us). While we decorate some adorable bookcase vases and catch up on life, Ashley walks us through the tragic and terrifying reality of crowd crush disasters throughout history. We cover five major incidents: 💥 The 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston ⚽ T...

Set sail with us for a very special episode of Crafting the Case! This week, we welcome guest host Victoria, sister of Tara and total shipbuilding aficionado, as we explore the infamous mystery of the Mary Celeste—the ship found adrift, abandoned, and shrouded in questions. While we use paint markers to decorate wooden pieces, we unravel theories and spooky details that have haunted maritime histo...

In this week’s episode of Crafting the Case, we take you back to Sydney, Nova Scotia, during a blizzard in 1992—a night that would leave a lasting scar on the community. We unravel the tragic murder of Marie Dupe at Big Ben’s convenience store, a case that remained cold for nearly a decade before a controversial undercover operation changed everything. While piecing together this chilling case, we...

This week on Crafting the Case, we take a poignant turn toward home as we revisit the 1917 coal mining explosion in New Waterford, Nova Scotia — a tragedy that claimed lives, shook our community, and shaped local history. As we carefully craft the details of this historic event, we also reach the final brushstrokes of our third paint-by-numbers piece, finding quiet moments of reflection in every c...

In this episode of Crafting the Case, we paint by numbers while exploring the haunting and heartbreaking disappearance of Emma Fillipoff, a 26-year-old woman last seen barefoot and disoriented outside the Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC, in 2012. We trace the strange and chilling events leading up to her vanishing — including unusual phone calls, sudden changes in behavior, and the eerie final sight...

What do you get when you mix fine art, espionage, Russian business deals, and one very charismatic con man from Nova Scotia? In this episode of Crafting the Case, we dive deep into the unbelievable true story of John Mark Tillmann — the antique thief who stole over 10,000 artifacts from museums, universities, and private collections, all while hiding them in plain sight in his suburban home.  But...

In this springy-but-spooky episode of Crafting the Case, we dive into florals and folklore! While making DIY spring wreaths, we unravel the eerie legend of Truro’s infamous Langille House — one of Nova Scotia’s most chilling ghost stories. There’s also some classic weekend catch-up, plenty of laughs, and a whole lot of hot glue 🌿👻.  

In this episode, we explore the wrongful conviction of Donald Marshall Jr., a Mi’kmaq teen from Membertou First Nation who spent 11 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. His story reveals the deep-rooted racism and systemic failures in Canada’s justice system — from a flawed 1971 investigation to coerced testimonies. More than a legal tragedy, it’s a powerful story of resistance, colonial...

This week on Crafting the Case, we dive into a truly wild Titanic tale you have to hear — cast, crew, seafood chowder... and PCP?! 🫣🍲 We chat about the Titanic movie team’s unforgettable (and bizarre) visit to Nova Scotia, and while we swap seafood horror stories, we get crafty with air-dry and oven-baked clay. It’s a mix of true crime, maritime madness, and messy hands — just how we like it!

In this episode of Crafting the Case, we dive into tragedy and creativity— 🕵️‍♀️🎨 Ashley takes us back in time with the haunting tale of Halifax and the Maritimes’ crucial role in the Titanic disaster recovery effort: the ships, the sorrow, and the stories that stayed behind. Meanwhile, Tara and I get a little salty (literally) while crafting nautical-themed wreaths using seashells, gems, and a f...

This week on Crafting the Case, we explore the 1989 disappearance of 19-year-old Kimberly McAndrew, who vanished after leaving her shift at Canadian Tire on Quinpool Road in Halifax. It’s one of Nova Scotia’s most enduring mysteries, and we’re breaking down the timeline, the theories, and the unanswered questions that still surround her case. While we talk true crime, we’re also getting creative w...

In this episode of Crafting the Case, we talk about the disturbing story of Roch Thériault and the Ant Hill Kids cult—one of Canada’s most infamous and horrifying cults. As we paint and decorate adorable rock cactuses, we unpack the shocking details of Thériault’s manipulative reign. Join us for a mix of dark history, true crime, and lighthearted crafting as we balance the macabre with creativity....

In our very first episode, we get extra sparkly with some bedazzling while diving into the chilling 1887 murder of Mary Tuplin. A missing head, a controversial conviction, and some seriously dark history.