Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

This week on Podcast By Proxy, we discuss the case of off duty Nova Scotia police officer Catherine Campbell.  Catherine was reported missing on September 14, 2015 by her co-worker and this quickly led the Halifax Police Department to 27 year old Christopher Garnier.  The police immediately ramped up their investigation with video surveillance of Christopher and ultimately the tragic discovery of...

Shannon Guyatt disappeared on June 17, 1992. Shortly after, Shannon is found murdered and beheaded by her husband Doug. Only her head was found, but not her body.   If you or someone you know is a victim or domestic abuse here are local resources you can use to better help you or a loved one. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html https:...

On the morning of Saturday November 12, 1988, 36-year-old Byron Carr was found dead by his family in the bedroom of his home at 24 Lapthorne Ave in Charlottetown, PEI.  Byron's family had gone looking for him as they were worried when he didn't show up for a family function. They had decided to first pop by his house and when they arrived, they found him strangled and stabbed to death laying on hi...

On June 10, 1958, David Pauls, was shot three times in the family home. The killer then went upstairs and murdered 11-year-old Dorothy Pauls to death in her bedroom. Then attacking her mother Helen when she came home from work.   Follow along as we discuss Vancouver's first triple murder. ** Amber Manthorne Update ** -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out o...

Jessica States went missing from a ballfield in Port Alberni, BC in July 1996.  Her body was found the next day in a gully behind the field brutally beaten.  Over the course of the next 3 years the RCMP would vigorously look for the match to DNA evidence found at the scene.  -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions abou...

Join us this week while Katie covers two Ontario cases in one episode. We also catch up on current event happening in Saanich, BC. -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. @podcastbyproxy Use code FREEPODCASTBYPROXY at check out to tr...

Melanie Ethier left a friends house to walk a short distance home in New Liskeard, Ontario in 1996 and was never seen again.  Anyone with any information regarding missing person Melanie Ethier should contact the Temiskaming Police Detachment at:  1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)   Join Celine Ethier's Facebook Group "Let's Work Toget...

Ronald and Doreen Jack, both 26, and their two children Russell, 9, and Ryan, 4, were last heard from during the early hours of Aug. 2, 1989, when Ronald called his mother in the Burns Lake area to tell her that he, and the family would be away working for 10 days. They have never been heard from again.   If you have any information regarding the disappearance of the Jack Family you can reach out...

On Friday May 6, 2022, Vancouver Police announced that they had discovered the remains of a 24 year old Cree woman Chelsea Poorman who disappeared from Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia over a year and a half ago. Chelsea's skeletal remains were found on the property of a vacant mansion in one of the cities most wealthy neighborhoods. At a press conference, police stated that while they believe...

This week we have the privilege or working with a wonderful True Crime Podcast Threes a Crime!   The twisted tale of a NYC Shop girl turned Private Investigator - but not really. When 19 year old Pearl Lusk was laid off on Christmas Eve she could have despaired, but FATE had other plans when she offered the job as an in the field PI the same day! Join us as we go along with Pearl on her "missions"...

Christine Jessop disappeared from her home at only 9 years old and it was highly suspected that her neighbor Guy Paul Morin was responsible. Over 30 years later genetic genealogy would link an unlikely suspect to the crime   -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we ca...

Alison Parrott  was an 11-year-old girl who was lured out of her home by a male phone caller in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her remains were found two days later in a densely wooded area of Kings Mill Park. -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your...

Come along with us as we relive the amazing weekend that was CrimeCon.   -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. @podcastbyproxy Use code FREEPODCASTBYPROXY at check out to try a free Classic basket from Goodfood! Goodfood is a Canad...

The body of 44 year old Cindy James was discovered in the yard of an abandoned house on June 8, 1989. When she was found, her feet and hands were tied behind her back and a black nylon was tied tightly around her neck.  For 7 years before this incident, Cindy had reported more than 100 separate incidents of harassment against her, 5 of them being violent physical attacks with never any perpetrator...

Anyone who sees Emma Fillipoff or has information about where she might be is encouraged to call the Victoria Police Department's non-emergency line at 250-995-7654, or call their local police. Tips can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about...

 Saturday March 24, 1956, in Victoria B.C., Chester Pupkowski was taken into custody of murder.  Chester had stabbed his wife, Cecelia Pupkowski to death in their kitchen.      Find out Chester fate today as we discuss what led to the tragic event. -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the...

20-year-old Ryan Shtuka vanished on his way home from a party while living in Sun Peaks, BC. Police and locals started a search that lasted months. The investigation into his disappearance remains open to this day. For the community and his family, his disappearance remains top of mind.  If you have a tip or information to share that pertains to the police's efforts to find Ryan please contact Kam...

Stefanie Rengel was stabbed to death over a teenage love rival. The detective who investigated the case say that 14-year-old who orchestrated the killing left police stunned during her interview.   -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoug...

Abbotsford police recently released a notification that one of Canada's most prolific sex offenders would be released into the community. Listen to PBP episode 68 to learn about Shaun Joshua Deacon's crimes and many condition breaches, as well as what to look out for to protect yourself and keep our community safe.  Shaun is described as 6 feet tall, 225 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. He is b...

If you have listened to this weeks episode you know that Kim was crucial in the telling of Taylor's story.    Listen to the trailer for A Million Other Choices.   Like, follow and subscribe to share the love ❣️   Tune into A Million Other Choices for more incredible cases. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a-million-other-choices/id1579267886  - A Million Other Choices on Apple Podcasts

On July 31, 2018 the police in Calgary received a 911 call that would change the lives of 2 families forever.  To donate to the Taylor Toller Memorial Fund please visit https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Listen to Kim Toller's Podcast A Million Other Choices: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RdPyinzu3Dt3SVGX8XT1Q?si=ZmKM9TFcSTSOsBinf23XWw xo -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your...

Between 2007-2009 there was an influx of mysterious break ins in the surrounding areas of Ottawa, Ontario. Most of the time it was only female undergarments reported as taken from the house, but in 2009/2010 when two women were found murdered in 3 months police ramped up searching for the person known only to the public as the "Tweed Creep". He was eventually caught and his relationship with the C...

15 year old Lise Clausen went missing while out for a jog and her body was found days later. She had been met by a repeat sex offender who was out on mandatory supervision (now called statutory release). In the aftermath of her daughters murder, Lise's mother Inge Clausen formed the first victims' advocacy group in Canada under the name Citizens United for Safety and Justice (CUSJ) which successfu...

Catch up with us this week as we discuss KME and the never ending trial that goes along. We will also discuss the other offenders involved in the tragic event that took the life of Reena Virk. Reena was swarmed and attacked by 6 teens known as the Shoreline 6, plus two offenders tried in adult court. Today we break down what happened after that terrifying night.   Pink Shirt Day is held this year...

The death of 14 year old Reena Virk in 1997 sent shockwaves across Canada and had people questioning everything they thought they knew about bullying and teenage violence.  Reena's story is still very much prevalent today in anti-bullying discussions, and her parents both dedicated their lives to ensuring nothing like this happened again.  Pink Shirt Day is held this year on February 23, 2022 to r...