Canadian True Crime

An elderly woman is found dead in her own home, the victim of a brutally violent attack in a typically sleepy community. At first it appears to be a robbery gone wrong, but further investigation reveals a complex web of lies — and a much more disturbing truth.  The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a tragic crime that played out through the media and highlight the s...

Amber Tuccaro was 20 years old when she left her infant son with a friend at a motel on the outskirts of Edmonton, and got into a vehicle with an unknown man. She was never seen alive again. But Amber left an important clue: A chilling recording of what appear to be the final moments of her life — and the voice of the man who may be her killer.  In this special episode,  Kristi Lee is in...

[Part 2 of 2] The surprising conclusion to the story of Dr. John Schneeberger, the crimes he committed, the lengths he went to get away with them — and the aftermath. * Additional content warning: this series includes some details of sexual assault, including of an underage person. Please take care when listening. The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking...

A two-part series — A 23-year old woman shows up at a hospital in Regina saying something “very bad” happened to her at another hospital the night before. The bizarre story that unravelled over the following decade would be described by some as a battle of David Vs Goliath. Others would say it was taken straight from science fiction. * Additional content warning: this series includes some det...

[Part 2 of 2] The shocking conclusion to the story of 18-year-old Matthew Charles Lamb, the infamous Oak Ridge Experiment at Penetanguishene and one heartbroken author’s quest for truth. The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime in the context of a very different era of Canadian history. Recommended resources: Watching the Devil Dance: How a Spree killer Slipped...

A two-part series — The unbelievable story of 18-year-old Matthew Charles Lamb, who grabbed his uncle’s shotgun and took to the streets of Windsor, Ontario in 1966. What happened next involves the infamous Oak Ridge Experiment at Penetanguishene, a global mercenary career cut short, and one heartbroken author’s quest for truth. The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking cri...

[Part 4 of 4] The Truth. Hidden documents and files are released through a Freedom of Information request, strongly suggesting that what actually happened on August 31, 2009 was different to the narrative presented by the press — and in court. In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and c...

[Part 3 of 4] How the Justice System Failed. The controversial 2010 hearing where the prosecutor announced his decision to withdraw charges. While Darcy’s father expected that result, something seemed significantly wrong with how the prosecutor chose to explain how the decision was made.  In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs...

[Part 2 of 4] How the Media Failed. In the wake of Darcy’s death, a crisis PR firm succeeds in influencing the media – and public perception – with misleading and false information. In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently...

A four-part special new presentation to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the controversial death of Toronto bike messenger Darcy Allan Sheppard. Sheppard v Bryant On August 31, 2009, there was a catastrophic collision between a cyclist and a motorist on a busy downtown Toronto street — a collision so unfathomable that it shocked bystanders and the city at large.  Darcy Allan Sheppard died...

Hi there, our new season starts on September 9. But for now... Darcy Allan Sheppard Updates: 15th Annual Memorial Gathering - please join us: Date and time: Saturday, August 31, 3 p.m.  Location: 151 Bloor Street West , Ghost Bike opposite Tiffany & Co. Close to Bloor St and Avenue Road. Release of new series: Starting tomorrow through Friday, we'll be releasing a new, re-mastered an...

[Part 2 of 2] Featuring interviews with survivors Josh Whiteway and Kerri Kehoe, we continue to look back at cases we've covered with major updates in past years. Approximate timestamps (Give or take a few minutes depending on ad breaks) 1:30 Lush & Whiteway Families car crash (update from Josh Whiteway) 9:00 Jacob Hoggard updates 16:00 The Kingston Cases (update from Kerri Kehoe re Richard Ch...

A two-part series — We report back on the cases we’ve covered that have had major updates over the past years. Approximate timestamps (Give or take a few minutes depending on ad breaks) 7:00 Robert Pickton 13:00 Renfrew County Massacre 20:00 Madison Scott 23:00 Dellen Millard and Mark Smich 28:00 Multiple Murders / Consecutive sentences 33:00 The Harrison Family Murders 44:00 The Brentwood Five 53...

36-year-old Susan Klassen had only lived in Whitehorse for a few years, but she made a considerable impact on the local community as a renowned modern storyteller with the Yukon International Storytelling Festival. Susan’s death—and the public outrage that followed—was named the #1 story in the Yukon for 1997. “ Throughout her life, she deeply touched the lives and hearts of many. Along with her l...

[Part 2 of 2] The murder of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor shocked her community and made national headlines. But as investigators soon discovered, there were many red flags and warning signs that weren’t taken seriously. *Additional content warning: this series includes graphic and distressing details of a murder and sexual assault, and while not the focus of the case there is brief mention of...

A two-part series — The comprehensive story of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor, and the two classmates she thought were her friends. *Additional content warning: this series includes graphic and distressing details of a murder and sexual assault, and brief mention of sexual assault against a child and cruelty to animals.  This series examines a number of issues related to the dynamics of teenage...

The case of a beloved 16-year-old girl who didn't return home one night—and the many questionable decisions made by authorities that could have inadvertently saved her life. *Additional content warning: this episode is about the murder and possible sexual assault of an underage girl. The intention of this episode is to highlight how cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls a...

Today we're pleased to share with you the first episode of Pretendians - a riveting new podcast series that looks at some of the most prominent and successful Indigenous artists, leaders and professors who all have something in common: they aren’t Indigenous. There are hundreds of cases of Indigenous identity fraud that we know about, and likely thousands that we do not. So why do these so-called...

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. Monthly Donation: Canadian Mental Health Association . Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC...

[Part 2 of 2] The story of Sheslay Free Mike ends in a harrowing stand-off—and a great tragedy. *Additional content warning: this series includes brief mentions of the death of an animal. Special thanks to Garry Rodgers , Bob Buday, and Ed Hill, and to Craig Baird of Canadian History EhX for voiceover of the Oros diaries. Monthly Donation: Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime . Look out f...

A two-part series — 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... *Additional content warning: this series includes brief mentions of the death of an animal. This two-part serie...

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. *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. The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking cr...

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 th...

A brand new Canadian podcast from APTN News, The Place That Thaws offers a rare opportunity to discover the untold stories of resilience and adaptation in the High Arctic. Reporter Danielle Paradis and Iqaluit video journalist Trevor Wright travelled to some of Canada's most northern communities last October to speak to the locals. Through intimate interviews and immersive storytelling, they bring...

[Part 2 of 2] The Parole Hearing: In September 2023, Richard Charles Joyce's first ever parole hearing was held. Not only was it deeply revealing, but new pieces of information also came to light that shocked the victims and survivors—and has resulted in several formal complaints. *Additional content warning: this series is about three separate but connected cases of historic child abduction and s...