Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

We often hear the terms "Serial Killer" and "Serial Murder", but what does that mean? In today's episode, Olivia breaks down a popular Typology of Serial Killers with examples and compares it to that of the FBI's serial killer classification system. We wanted to do something a bit different and light hearted, grab your pumpkin spiced latte and come join us for another episode of #podcastbyproxy  ...

David Alexander Snow  a.k.a "Cottage Killer" is considered one of the most notorious criminals in the history of Canada. He was infamously called the "House Hermit"  in the earlier years because of the nature of his crimes. Join us as we follow David on his cross Canada reign of terror.   xo -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice.   Check us out on Instagram to join in t...

Mekayla Bali disappeared from her home town Yorkton, Saskatchewan on April 12, 2016. If you have any information regarding Mekayla's whereabouts you are encouraged to contact Yorkton RCMP at 1-844-880-6518 or email RCMP.FBali. GRC@rcmp-grc.go.ca. You can also call the BC TIP line at 236-888-9172 or the SK TIP line at 306-641-9436. If you believe you see Mekayla in public please call 911. Thank you...

Ibi Roncaioli was found dead in her Vaughan, Ontario home in 2003.  Her Husband was a wealthy doctor and she was a $5 million Lotto Max 6/49 winner.   How could this have happened? Join us and find out!   xo -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 hea...

This weeks episode of podcast by proxy covers a synopsis of this case going into the release of the documentary "Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes". We will lay the ground work of what we know leading into the discovery of over 250 hours of never before published cassette tapes of Dennis Nilsen's private recordings. You know we love a good Netflix documentary and couldn't pass this one up!...

As promised, we were not willing to give these two anymore of our airtime, so two episodes in one week is what you get!   Join us for part two of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo or "The Ken and Barbie Killers". Following an early life of attacks on young, local woman in the Scarborough area, Paul and Karla team up to pray on not only the unsuspecting, but Karla's own sister. Come follow along as w...

Part one of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo or "The Ken and Barbie Killers" discusses Karla and Paul's younger lives and their meeting. Katie also explains to us the Scarborough rapist attacks occurring in Southern, Ontario between 1987 and 1990. Because we want to get these turds over and done with and not keep you waiting, part two will be available on Thursday! 2 full episodes in one week yasss...

Karissa Boudreau was reported missing by her mother Penny in 2008 at the age of 12. Penny told police she ran away after an argument in the car, but an undercover investigation would reveal something much more sinister   xo -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 c...

Barry and Honey Sherman were Canadian Billionaire business owners and philanthropists when they were found murdered in their North York, Toronto, Ontario home. Police say they have an idea of what happened, but to date no arrest has been made.   xo -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 th...

This guy gets a big Ol' Yikes from us. Come hang out as we sit TOGETHER on the couch for the first time ever on this podcast!   Seriously no words can describe how ridiculous this man is so just give it a listen. Please if you like the episode give this post a like and follow on whatever platform you're listening! A rating and review on apple podcasts is helpful too and a free way to support the s...

2 bodies are found in 1967 and 1968 in Ontario, Canada dumped in a similar fashion - both would not be identified for 42 years. xo -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.    Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos     So...

Today's episode is dedicated to the over 150,000 Indigenous children who attended Residential Schools in Canada, many of whom never returned home. We dedicate this to all the children, their families and Indigenous communities across the country who have suffered at the hands of the Canadian government and the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian and United churches. xo -K&O   Rate, R...

We are back in Vancouver, BC this week and finishing up our Pride Month episodes with one of the worst gay bashing's in Canadian history. Today we discuss the brutal beating and murder of Aaron Webster in Stanley Park in 2001. xo -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...

Today is a bit of a history lesson, friends. Katie tells us about the "LGBT Purge" which occurred against employees of the federal public service between the 1940's and the early 1990's.  While we have come a long way, we still have leaps and bounds to make to ensure every single person feels safe and respected being their authentic selves not only in the workplace but everywhere in society 🏳️‍🌈🏳...

Continuing with Pride Month, today we cover the murder of Vancouver Transgender woman Tracey Tom in 2003 in the Downtown East Side. We also discuss Tracey's murderer, their complicated criminal history and where they are now. xo -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,...

On October 6, 1998 Matthew Shepard, an American student at the University of Wyoming, was murdered near Laramie. He was taken by first responders to Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. Matthew's case brought national and international attention to hate crime legislation at both the state and federal level.   xo -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice.   Chec...

Today's episode is something different than we have ever done. Olivia covers the unsolved disappearance and death of Trina Hunt which occurred very recently- this January 2021. Katie tells us the story of Wendy Ladner-Beaudry who was found murdered in 2009 and whose case is still unsolved to this day. These cases are both considered local to us and they both need public attention and awareness for...

Need we say more? Come hang out with us while we give you all the bonus details about Jodi Arias and Kelsie Schelling.   Murder Trial Witness Shot And Killed At Colorado Intersection | The Daily Caller Man due to testify in trial of man accused of 2013 murder of pregnant woman shot dead in Colorado | Daily Mail Online Police Arrest Emmanuel Chandler, Man Who Allegedly Shot Witness In Donthe Lucas...

June 30, 2009, 4 female family members and their 2004 Nissan Sentra were pulled out of the historical Kingston Mills Lockstation having been submerged in water. The girls would all be found dead, and their surviving family members claimed it was a joyride gone wrong... but was something more sinister at play that police yet to even understand?   xo -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platform...

We have returned to Canada and unfortunately been met with this monster. Clifford Robert Olson Jr was literally terrifying. He became known notoriously as "The Beast of B.C." and is responsible for more than 10 murders (that we know of).   xo -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...

In February 2013, Kelsie Jean Schelling had recently found out she was pregnant and drove 2 hours to visit her boyfriend Donthe Lucas. He said he had a "surprise" to show her. Kelsie was never seen again.   xo -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 h...

The Murder of Travis Alexander. We know you've heard it before, but shockingly, Olivia knew very little about this case. Today Katie breaks down everything Travis Alexander and Jodi Arias. There are a LOT of "what the f*ck"s.   xo -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 pos...

Part 2 of Arthur John Shawcross. Arthur settles down in Rochester, New York, home of the fast flowing Genesee River and soon returns to his old ways. Let's just say he wasn't getting much fishing done..   xo -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 hea...

Michael was last seen on March 24th, 1991, In Victoria, British Columbia. Katie covers his disappearance and one of the biggest Canadian missing children investigations   xo -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.    Intro music ma...

This one is fairly self explanatory. Mark Hoffman, the LDS Church, a Netflix documentary and hours long of Olivia falling down the research rabbit hole. Come join us as we re hash this case and discuss Murder Among the Mormons.   xo 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 po...