Canadian True Crime

A two-part series — We explore Kelly Favro's harrowing journey from surviving a two-hour sexual assault to becoming the first person in British Columbia to have a publication ban removed from her name - by herself. Special thanks to Kelly Favro. Content warning: This series includes graphic descriptions of sexual violence. Please take care when listening. Publication bans are routinely ordered to...

[Part 2 of 2] The trial of Jon Rallo continues. Jon testifies in his own defence, but the crown would present evidence that suggested a very different version of events. What really happened to Sandra, Jason and Stephanie? Would there be justice in this case? This two-part series provides a snapshot of Canadian history at a pivotal time for both the burgeoning city of Hamilton and the crimina...

A two-part series — In the summer of 1976, the Rallo family appeared to be living the picture perfect family life in the “Golden Horseshoe” area of Southern Ontario. Parents Jon and Sandra with young children Jason and Stephanie had enjoyed a warm family summer full of trips to visit grandparents and swimming... that is, until one morning when Jon woke up to an empty house, and a devastating note....

The story of the worst-ever case of intimate-partner violence in Ontario—and one of the worst in Canadian history. In 2015, the lives of three women - Nathalie Warmerdam, Anastasia Kuzyk and Carol Culleton - were snuffed out within hours of each other in a violent murder spree that could have been prevented. *This episode replaces the original episode we released in 2020. Look out for early,...

A six week manhunt for a mysterious fugitive who seemed to have superhuman abilities, set against the icy backdrop of the Arctic North in winter. The remarkable search party included RCMP, Indigenous trackers, fur trappers, and even legendary WWI pilot Captain Wop May. Please note: this is a re-mastered and updated re-release of the first episode released in 2020. Correction note: although origina...

Please note: it's just for a month - we'll be back with a new episode on February 15. Hi everyone - Kristi here. It's never my preference to miss a publication date, but with sincere apologies, it's become apparent that we at Canadian True Crime need to take a short pause to regroup. We've decided to delay the next new episode by a month so that we can maintain the quality of the show you all want...

This is the story of Canada’s most valuable theft—perhaps the most Canadian crime ever committed. It was July of 2011, and Avik Caron had a kind of nervous excitement. An opportunity had fallen into his lap to stick it to the “Maple Syrup Mafia” – and, of course, line his pockets with cash as he did so. The problem was, he didn't quite know how to do it. But with Maple Syrup worth over ten times m...

[Part 5 of 5] This final part of the series wraps up the 2022 trial of Jacob Hoggard, exploring how the jury may have arrived at that split verdict and the new information that came out at sentencing. We'll circle back to tie up some loose ends, including the intended testimony from one particular witness who was excluded from the trial, and lastly.... that mysterious 2005 incident at The Embassy...

[Part 4 of 5] The May 2022 trial of Jacob Hoggard continues, with testimony from complainant “Emma”, Jacob Hoggard himself, and the jury's verdict.  * Additional content warning : Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Good Night Out Vancouver & Ottawa Ra...

[Part 3 of 5] The trial of Jacob Hoggard started in May of 2022. The first complainant to testify would be the underage complainant who was only 15 and 16 years old at the time of her encounters with Hoggard.  * Additional content warning : Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This mont...

[Part 2 of 5] After the allegations of Jacob Hoggard’s inappropriate behaviour with fans surfaced on social media, a survivor finds the courage to come forward and detail her own violent experience with the Hedley frontman. And she isn’t alone for long. * Additional content warning : Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to...

Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When her car mysteriously surfaced weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Las Vegas, no one could say how it got there.   When a young mother disappears under unexplained c...

A five-part series — From Canadian idol to convicted sex offender. As frontman for the pop-rock band Hedley, Jacob Hoggard was known for pushing boundaries—both on and off the stage. By 2022 he would also be known as one of Canada's most notorious sex offenders. How did his behaviour go unchecked for so long? This series explores how the rise and downfall of Jacob Hoggard in the era of #metoo, and...

In 2002, the family of 25-year-old DJ Robert LeVoir reported him missing after they hadn't heard from him for two weeks. But the RCMP didn't seem to be doing much to help, in fact they didn't publicly announce Robert's disappearance for 8 months. Understandably frustrated by the lack of progress, his family had no way of knowing that an elaborate plan to discover what had happened to Robert w...

Cases that have had notable or major updates. Approximate timestamps: 1:00 The Johnson Bentley Family Murders 5:30 The Abbotsford Killer 9:00 The Murder of Jagtar Gill 15:00 Lush & Whiteway Families 20:00 The Renfrew County Murders - 2022 Inquiry 28:00 The Brentwood Five 36:00 The Death of Ezekiel Stephan Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (incl...

These episodes take you through cases we've covered that have had major or notable updates, or have attracted notable feedback. Kristi will also be responding to some of the most common feedback received. Approximate timestamps: (Give or take a few minutes) 3:00 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30  24-Hour National Residential School Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419  Take...

In the winter of 2000, 13-year-old Samantha Walsh was supposed to walk a short distance home from her grandmother’s house—but she never made it. This is the gripping story of how the tiny seaside town of Fleur De Lys, NL came together to support a local family during a devastating time. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple...

Hi everyone! We're currently on a summer break - back with the next season on September 15. In the meantime, look out for the annual Case Updates episode coming soon. You'll hear major updates, audience feedback, Kristi's perspectives and more. Thanks so much for listening! Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcast...

The story of one of the first instances of in-flight bombing, one of the worst mass murders in Canadian history, and the last woman to hang. In 1949, a passenger plane fell from the sky in the Sault-au-Cochon area of Quebec, killing everyone on board... Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Super...

[Part 6 of 6] The conclusion.  Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast .   Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 5 of 6] After the court proceeding comes to a close, things continue to snowball, leading Darcy Allan Sheppard's loved ones and supporters to press harder for the truth.  Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast .   Full list of resources, information sources, credits and mu...

[Part 4 of 6] The rest of Michael Bryant's version of events is provided to the court by the special independent prosecutor, as he explained his decision to withdraw the charges. At the time, the court heard that Bryant's version of events lined up with the evidence, but years later when documents containing details of a large amount of that evidence were publicly released, a different story...

[Part 3 of 6] In this episode, the Collision Reconstruction experts determine what happened in the incident that led to Darcy's death, Michael Bryant finally reveals his side of the story, and more. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast .   Full list of resources, information sourc...

[Part 2 of 6] Unravelling the aftermath of the incident that caused Darcy Allan Sheppard’s death—the twists and turns that came with each new day, and how investigators worked to get to the truth of exactly what happened. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast .   Full list of resou...

A six-part series — On a warm summer evening in 2009 there was a violent collision on a downtown Toronto street, an incident so unimaginable that it left bystanders shocked and confused. The evening’s events dominated the headlines and would be hotly debated for years to come but one thing was certain: the very different lives of the two men involved would never be the same. Look out for early, ad...