A Million Other Choices

Trauma is real. PTSD is real. Childhood ab*se is real. But at what point did acknowledging trauma turn into excusing murder? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Murder , we unpack how trauma is often raised after violent crimes, why it resonates so strongly with the public, and where empathy crosses into erasing accountability. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choice...

Nicole Morin was 8 years old when she stepped out of her apartment building on a summer afternoon — and vanished. She didn’t leave the neighbourhood. She didn’t cross a border. She didn’t make it to the elevator. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...

Bianca Devins was just 17 years old when her life was taken — and what happened after her death changed the way law enforcement, media, and social platforms respond to violent crime online. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When a parent kills their own child, we often rush to ask how — but far less often do we ask why . In this episode of Let’s Talk About Murder , we examine filicide as a form of control: cases where children are killed not in a moment of panic, but as a deliberate attempt to punish a partner, erase accountability, or rewrite a failing narrative. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-mil...

Girly Chew Hossencofft came to the United States to build a quiet, independent life — one filled with work she loved, people who cared about her, and plans for the future. This isn’t a story about spectacle or conspiracy. It’s about a woman who did everything right — and the system that still couldn’t save her. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-conte...

He hunted vulnerable women along the highways of southern Africa. He relied on isolation, poverty, and silence. And for years, he got away with it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In true crime, we love to talk about what happened — but we don’t spend nearly enough time talking about which stories get told in the first place . In this episode of Let’s Talk About Murder , we dig into why some cases dominate headlines while others barely get a paragraph — and how that imbalance quietly shapes everything from public outrage to police pressure… and yes, even what podcasters are...

Breanna Menacho was 22 years old, sitting on a couch in Yellowknife, spending time with people she believed were safe — when her life was taken without warning. How does geography, isolation, addiction, limited services, and systemic failure in Northern Canada create conditions where Indigenous women face extraordinary risk in ordinary moments? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-mil...

A double murder. A cold case solved by DNA decades later. And a defendant whose trial antics — from degrading the victim’s mother to marking his own teeth — were as outrageous as the crime itself. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why are some murders solved quickly — while others never are? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Murder , we break down homicide solve rates: what they actually are, how they’re calculated, why they vary so wildly by country, city, and victim — and what happens when a case quietly slips into the unsolved column. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-con...

It wasn’t an accident. It wasn’t restraint gone wrong. It was punishment. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A fake inheritance. A lie that spiraled out of control. And a relationship built on deception that ended in murder. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we’re taking a cross-Canada road trip, but not the fun kind with snacks and a playlist. We’re looking at how each province approaches domestic violence: the risk assessments they use, the red flags they miss, and the very real lives caught in the gaps. 📌 1. ShelterSafe.ca (Canada-wide) Website: https://www.sheltersafe.ca An interactive map of women’s shelters across every province and terri...

Danger isn’t always outside the door. Sometimes, it’s climbing up the wall. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When 52-year-old Timothy Pasa was found murdered, the story that unfolded was anything but simple - what was revealed was a plan so calculated it still makes seasoned investigators shake their heads. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coercive control doesn’t start with bruises. It starts with rules. Restrictions. Apologies that don’t sound like apologies. In this episode, we’re sitting down to talk about the kind of control that doesn’t always leave marks — but absolutely destroys lives. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

A missing grandmother, a secret buried in the Illinois woods, and a family story that twisted itself into something almost unbelievable. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Murder, we’re talking honestly about the red flags too many people miss… and the systems that still turn away from them. These are the patterns survivors describe, the behaviours families wish they’d known to name sooner, and the signs that should never be ignored. It’s not an easy conversation — but it’s one that saves lives. Let’s talk about what family violen...

Jackie Schwingel was bright, curious, and only two years old — still at that age where every day is a new discovery. But what unfolded made it devastatingly clear: this wasn’t a medical mystery. This wasn’t an accident. This was the result of one adult’s reckless, selfish, and utterly avoidable behaviour. Travis Ray Thompson didn’t just make a mistake — he made a choice. A choice that cost Jackie...

The “Not Criminally Responsible” verdict. You’ve heard it in headlines, you’ve seen the outrage online, and maybe you’ve wondered how someone can admit to a violent act and still be found not responsible for it. In this episode, we’re breaking down what NCR really is Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

A 24-year-old from Alberta, moved thousands of miles to the remote Shetland Islands to live with someone she trusted — only to be murdered in the most brutal, isolating way imaginable. She died in a hot tub with more than 50 injuries inflicted. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

Today we’re digging into one of the justice system’s strangest little loopholes — the Alford plea. It’s that magical moment in court where someone stands up and says, “I’m innocent… but also, yes, I’ll take the conviction, thanks.” It’s bizarre, it’s controversial, and it raises all kinds of questions about pressure, power, and what “justice” actually looks like when the truth gets negotiated. So...

In the quiet suburban sprawl of Ottawa’s west end, Camille Cléroux blended in just enough to get away with the unthinkable. Three women. Three disappearances. And a man who thought he could rewrite their stories by burying the truth—literally. This is the case that shocked even seasoned detectives, a years-long trail of manipulation, violence, and secrets hidden beneath neatly kept garden beds. Su...

She thought it was just a normal Sunday drive. But when Katie Kenyon climbed into that van with her on again, off-again boyfriend, she didn’t know it would be her last trip. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How murder is handled, charged and punished differs depending on your postal code. Grab your coffee, because this one is part legal nerd-out, part cultural reality check… and yes, I will absolutely be side-eyeing a few things along the way. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...