Canadian True Crime

[Part 2 of 2] The court hears testimony from Sydney Teerhuise and Dan Zupansky, the jury decides whether Sydney Teerhuise had intent to commit murder that day, and Dan Zupansky tells us what his theories are about the case. 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 resource...

A two-part series — In 2003, the day after Canada Day, a 33 year old man walked through the front door of the Winnipeg Remand Centre. He said he’d woken up in his hotel room and there was a dead, dismembered body in the bathtub. He insisted he blanked out and couldn’t remember committing the murder. The circumstances of the case were shocking and unbelievable enough, but within a few days a h...

[Part 3 of 3] 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 2 of 3] With everyone questioning how the Mayerthorpe Tragedy was permitted to happen, the RCMP were convinced James Roszko must have had someone helping him—and they were determined to do whatever it took to find this person and bring them to justice. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Super...

A three-part series — In 2005, bailiffs were sent to the property of a man called James Roszko to repossess a truck, but the situation devolved into a devastating tragedy that made international headlines. 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 sou...

In 1966, a disgruntled man purchased ten sticks of dynamite, assembled a bomb, and travelled with it to Ottawa—headed for the Parliament of Canada. 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 epi...

In August 1982, a family of six set out on what was supposed to be an idyllic two-week camping trip. They never returned home. This sparked what would be the most expensive and highly-publicized manhunt in Canadian history. 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 resource...

In 2006, a close-knit family tried to deal with an escalating crisis, but they could only do so much before the situation ended in a devastating and senseless tragedy. 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 t...

In 2019, Josh Whiteway and Suzanne Lush were ready to return to Calgary after spending a wonderful week with their families in Lewisporte, NL. But on the way to the airport, they would be involved in a tragic crash that would change their lives forever. PLEASE NOTE: This episode referrs to a “car accident” or “accident” a few times, but we’ve since been informed that “accident” should not be...

In 2000, Beverley Rowbotham moved her family from Saskatchewan to Manitoba after her husband Mark Stobbe was offered a high-profile job there. But as they started settling into their new house, the problems started…. and it was one thing after another. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts , Patreon and Supercast ....

In 1989, 23-year-old Joe Rose and a friend boarded a Montreal bus home in the early morning hours. What happened next would be described as a turning point for the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Quebec. 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, cr...

82-year old Richard Humble needed knee surgery, but because he lived alone, he would need a caregiver to help him as he recovered. An old friend recommended someone who might be able to help him—but what she ended up doing was the exact opposite. *Please note - some names in this episode have been changed to protect the privacy of innocent parties. Any links between names chosen and real people in...

In May of 2011, 20 year old Maddy Scott and a friend attended a party at Hogsback Lake in British Columbia. They were supposed to camp for the night, but the friend decided to leave, and Maddy was eventually left by herself. This was the last time anyone saw her alive. UPDATE - MAY 2023: The RCMP has confirmed the remains of Madison Scott were found on a rural property not far from Hogback Lake, w...

Make sure you listen to Episode 79 first! Find Lili Knighton: Website: www. LiliKnighton.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knightonmentalhealth/ Approximate timestamps: 0.00 Lili talks about her background including trials of Paul Bernardo and Bradley Edwards (Claremont Serial Killer trial) 4:00 Serial Killers and their motivations 10:00 Was Fyfe really determined to avoid the spotlight? 11...

In 1999, four women were found murdered in the greater Montreal area. They all lived alone, there were no signs of forced entry, and the crime scenes were so violent that even the most seasoned of investigators were shocked. But one day, the killer would make a mistake. This is the story of the crimes of the Quebec serial killer known as “The Killer Handyman”. Look out for early, ad-free release o...

The story of Canada's longest manhunt. In 1931 a strange man arrived at Fort McPherson in the Northwest Territories—and disrupted the status quo. 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 episo...

[Part 2 of 2] The RCMP continue their investigation into the death of Laura Letts, and make an interesting discovery. From there, things would spiral completely out of control. 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 credi...

A two-part series —After a painful breakup, Laura Letts decided to take leave from her job and travel abroad. While on tour in New Zealand, she would meet someone new, and her life would forever be changed. 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 so...

In 2000, Darrell Night was having a night out with friends, when he was picked up by police. He thought they were going to take him to the drunk tank… but instead, the car went in the opposite direction. 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...

In 2015, Renfrew County—in the Ottawa Valley—would be the backdrop for the worst-ever case of intimate-partner violence in Ontario, and one of the worst in Canadian history. 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:...

In 2006, a family left the US for a hunting trip in Newfoundland. Not all of them would come back.  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 H...

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Approximate Timestamps for each case discussed in this episode: 72 Alloura Wells - 3:00 minute mark 71 Jagtar Gill - 7:45 70 Zach Miller - 11:00 67-69 Ezekiel Stephan - 15:45 60-62 Richard Oland - 29:00 59 The Donnellys - 39:00 56 Loretta Saunders - 40:00 19-20 Laura Babcock - 44:00 6 Reena Virk - 46:30 Youtube recommendation: Canadiana - Canadian History Videos   Thanks for supporting m...

In 2017, a woman found a body in a ravine. The journey to figure out who the body belonged to would take many twists and turns. 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.canadian...

In 2014, a 15-year old went to the grocery store with her father. It was her parents’ 17th wedding anniversary - but her mother was recovering at home from a hernia operation she’d had the day before, so the teenager and her father went to pick out a cake and bring flowers back to her. But what they would be confronted with when they returned, would change their lives forever. Look out for early,...