Maple Moose Mysteries

In 1846, a beloved Swedish sailor named Redburn was convicted of murder and sentenced to hang. But after some time, the public began to question whether justice was truly being served. Was Redburn a cold-blooded killer… or a man who made a terrible mistake?

In 2020, a man stood in a Windsor, Ontario courtroom in tears. He was guilty of copper theft—but the consequences of his crime were far worse than a criminal record. Copper theft is often dismissed as petty crime, yet across Canada it has become one of the most dangerous and destructive offenses, disrupting critical infrastructure and leaving some offenders permanently injured or dead.

While there may not be great whites in the great lakes, Canada has been subject to 29 recorded shark attacks in its history. But some of these attacks or incidents have been called into question. Whether it be due to a lack of evidence or simply appearing too crazy to be true, the most controversial shark attacks in Canadian history are worth talking about. You decide which of them holds water.

The Niagara IceDogs are a hockey franchise marked by controversy. Over nearly two decades, the team has been plagued by ownership scandals, broken promises, league investigations, suspensions, fines, and repeated questions about its internal culture. Since their arrival in St Catherines, there has been a pattern of on-ice and off-ice failure that has held the team back from greatness. Can an organ...

In the heart of the Yukon, miners have their own brand of justice. When dreams of gold turned to bitter disillusionment, one mans desperation led to a shocking betrayal. 

Libraries are amazing resource centres full of books, events, and opportunties. But is the library in Canada on the brink of collapse in a post-pandemic era? 

'The Roaring Lion' is the name of a famous portrait: a stern-eyed Winston Churchill that became the symbol of the war effort. The story behind the piece is fascinating. In 2021, one of the original portraits was stolen from a Ottawa hotel during the COVID lockdown. And no one noticed for months. 

Ghost towns are everywhere, and they even had crime! Just because a town no longer exists, does not mean the unsolved mysteries vanish. Today we take a look at THREE crimes in ghost towns across Canada. 

Join us as we delve into the sabotage that nearly ruined one of Canada's most beloved foods. In 2015, Prince Edward Island found itself at the center of a chilling saga when sewing needles began appearing in batches of potatoes, threatening the very livelihood of the island's iconic potato industry. What drove someone to sabotage the staple crop of the nation? Was it a calculated attack, a prank g...

We're taking you back to 2013, to the small town of High River, Alberta, where a devastating flood changed lives forever....and not in ways you would think.  As torrential rain poured down and emergency responders became involved, the RCMP made a controversial choice that continues to foster mistrust to this very day.  Check out the online transcript at: Episode Transcript: The High River Gun Grab...

Dive into the chilling mystery of Captain John Waddell, whose miraculous return from a treacherous shipwreck sparks intrigue and suspicion. He represented a life well lived, respected, and successful. Now, that was all in question. Was he the victim of a terrible accident, or a greedy trickster willing to do whatever it took to get what he wanted?  Give us a rating and let's uncover more mysteries...

Welcome BACK to Maple Moose Mysteries, the podcast that takes a look at unsolved Canadian mysteries and crimes, providng you with the context, history, and theories to draw your own conclusions. New episodes will be dropping every other Friday, you won't want to miss it!

Avoided for so long, we are finally discussing a murder mystery. But not just any mystery: the largest unsolved massacre in Alberta's history. Take a listen to one of the most tragic stories of the last century.

A mysterious pinging noise emanates from the seafloor, scaring wildlife and worrying locals. What is it, what's causing it, and can it even be proven to exist?

A one of its kind, in the worst way. Jacques Delisle is the only Supreme Court judge in Canada to be convicted of murder. But even after years behind bars, there are many doubts surrounding his actions. Can the truth be found and justice be served?

The heart of World War 2 lay at the front lines, but that did not mean that the battle at home was any less important. For Canadians, the threat of infiltration from Nazi spies was a harsh reality. But when the government gets their hands on a captured spy, how will they decide to use him? And how do they know he isn't using them?

It's been awhile! Things have changed a lot a lot around here. But in the world of ever-changing viruses and mayhem, there exists some unexplainable health events that demand to be covered. If you think you 've become an expert on unexplainable sickness, think again.

Two words: treasure hunt. And the prize is a one-of-a-kind Golden Eagle statue. But when the eagle is stolen, the questions start coming. Is this the story of one mans tragic dream or he is trying to scam the world?

Canada has given up on executing non compliant soldiers during war for any reason, but this was not always the case. A near-secret execution took place during World War 2, and was not brought to light until much later. Looking back, many doubt that it should have taken place at all.

The bond between a captain and his crew is not unbreakable. Take Henry Hudson, famous explorer who was left to fend for himself after much of his crew mutinied during what was supposed to be his greatest expedition. But could he somehow survive or will his fate forever be unknown?

Canada may have some of the best stories, but they also have some of the world's most dangerous criminals. This is the story of crime boss Omid Tahvili; his criminal empire, capture and subsequent escape from prison. Today he remains as one of the World's most wanted.

British Columbia is known for many things, including one of its best known attractions: the Sea to Sky Gondola. Beloved by many, it came as a shock when the gondolas were destroyed in the dead of night. With no motives in sight, many were left with few answers and even less closure.

Many boats have been sunk throughout the Great Lakes, but tales of ghastly vessels haunting the waters rarely go down with their ship. Join me as we explore FIVE of Canada's best known ghost ships, and why many believe that they are still floating the waters to this very day.

In 1930, a trapper reported that a village of Inuit people in Nunavut had simply disappeared, with no trace and having left behind all their belongings. An RCMP followup investigation was left unsolved and the village was lost to history. Or were they even real? In the years since the story has become compounded with new details and 'facts' that make it unbelievable to some. Is it truly a hoax, or...

The tale of a sea creature hidden in one of our oldest lakes, a monster that is still seen to this day. If anything, it is more popular than it has ever been and has surprisingly increased in sightings in recent years. What could it be: monster myth or terrifying truth?