True North True Crime

On January 27th, 2008, Penny Boudreau and her daughter Karissa Boudreau went on a drive to have a heart-to-heart conversation about their relationship that had hit a rough patch since Karissa moved in with Penny and her new boyfriend in an apartment in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. A major snowstorm was set to hit the region that evening so Penny decided to stop at a grocery store on their way home, b...

The Generation Why podcast, established in 2012 by Justin and Aaron, has evolved into one of the world's most popular true crime podcasts, known for its factual and compassionate approach to each case. When True North True Crime started, the guys at Generation Why provided significant support. In the summer of 2023, we discussed the case of Lisa Marie Young, a 21-year-old Indigenous woman missing...

Join Caitlin & Graeme as they detail the case of The Ant Hill Kids. This cult was a religious group led by Roch Thériault in Quebec, Canada, during the 1970s and 1980s. Thériault claimed to be a prophet and convinced his followers to isolate themselves from society. The cult engaged in extreme practices, including physical and psychological abuse, violence, and disturbing rituals. The Ant Hill...

Join Caitlin & Graeme as they detail the case of The Ant Hill Kids. This cult was a religious group led by Roch Thériault in Quebec, Canada, during the 1970s and 1980s. Thériault claimed to be a prophet and convinced his followers to isolate themselves from society. The cult engaged in extreme practices, including physical and psychological abuse, violence, and disturbing rituals. The Ant Hill...

In 2008, Blair Evan Donnelly was declared not criminally responsible for the tragic murder of his 16-year-old daughter, Stephanie Donnelly. This marked the beginning of a complex and unsettling journey within the criminal justice system. Just a year later, Blair was granted an unescorted day pass, during which he committed another violent offence by stabbing a friend. Fast forward to 2023, and Bla...

In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of Loretta Saunders, a passionate Inuk activist and student researching missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Her life took a dark turn when she became a victim herself. Join us as we unravel the motives behind her brutal killing and shed light on the broader issues of violence against Indigenous women. Loretta Saunders Scholarship: https://...

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Carmel Gilmour, a 36-year-old mother from Parksville, whose van was found abandoned along the waterfront in Qualicum Beach five years ago. The investigation started on November 15th, 2017, when her boyfriend reported her missing, having last seen her the night before on Little Mountain. Witnesses recall her acting confused and paranoid...

In this episode, we explore the mysterious disappearance of Nathan, a 37-year-old vulnerable adult with Down Syndrome who went missing from Toronto on May 12th, 2023. His tight-knit community is desperately seeking answers as they search for any clues regarding his whereabouts. Nathan was last seen near the intersection of Sheppard Ave W & Jane St on that day. If you have any information that...

In this Halloween episode, we cover the murder of Francis Rattenbury. Francis Rattenbury is easily one of British Columbia’s most famous architects but his story has a tragic ending.  Francis arrived in Canada to much fanfare but left under a cloud of scandal. Years later he was murdered as she sat in his favourite drinking chair.  Many people believe that his Ghost became restless and r...

🎃 Immerse yourself in a spine-tingling Halloween episode that delves into the enigmatic life of Dr. Thomas Neill Cream. Join us as we navigate the eerie corridors of history to uncover the intriguing story of this complex figure from the Victorian era. Dr. Cream, a physician by day and a mysterious serial killer by night, left a chilling mark on the past. In this exploration, we examine the dark...

🎃 Immerse yourself in a spine-tingling Halloween episode that delves into the enigmatic life of Dr. Thomas Neill Cream. Join us as we navigate the eerie corridors of history to uncover the intriguing story of this complex figure from the Victorian era. Dr. Cream, a physician by day and a mysterious serial killer by night, left a chilling mark on the past. In this exploration, we examine the dark...

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing disappearance of Lawrence Maitland from the heart of Lax Kw'alaams, a remote village in British Columbia. It has now been over four years since Lawrence mysteriously vanished, leaving his family and the police with more questions than answers. Lawrence was last spotted in mid-July of 2019, pushing his bicycle along Victoria Street. What makes his case...

On January 7th, 2015, a tragic event unfolded in Wyses Corner, Nova Scotia, leaving an indelible mark on a local family. The lives of Bill, Ida, and Ann Ward were tragically cut short when they were discovered deceased in their Wyses Corner residence following a house fire. However, the fire itself was not the cause of their untimely deaths. The unfortunate incident was linked to 30-year-old Codey...

On April 24th, 1980 three year old Jeffrey Dupres was playing with his friend who lived next door. Minutes later, as Jeffrey's mother Denise was inside their home doing household chores there was a knock at the front door. Standing on the stoop was Jeffrey's friend who asked "Where is Jeffrey?". 43 years later, there is still no answer to that question. Join us as we talk to Jeffrey's mother Denis...

April Parisian went missing in early April of 2020, she has not been seen or heard from since. April Lee-Ann Parisian is described by police as an Indigenous female in her mid-40s with blonde hair and blue eyes, 170 centimetres (5 feet 7 inches) tall, weighing 127 kilograms (280 pounds.). Her family last heard from her on April 5, 2020. If you have any information that could lead to her whereabout...

On the 26th of April 2013, Jon Riley, a 46-year-old life-long Torontonian, left a note for his mother, indicating he was going to Toronto for a brief visit. During that time, Jon was staying with his mother in Meaford, Ontario. Since then, Jon's whereabouts have remained unknown, and there has been no contact from him. In this episode, we have a conversation with Jon's sister, Judi, who has dedica...

On the morning of November 1, 2007, the lifeless body of Charlene Ward, aged 46, was discovered in the residence she shared with her daughter. There had been a party there the night before, that went on until the early hours of the morning. A shocking arrest was made 10 years after her body was found, but still to this day, no charges have been laid and this homicide remains unresolved. If you hav...

In a shocking and tragic event, Drew DeVoursney and Francesca Matus fell victim to a heinous crime that left the community in disbelief. Drew, a former U.S. Marine, and Francesca, a Canadian national, were living in Belize, enjoying the beauty of the country's coastal town of Corozal. However, their idyllic life came to an abrupt end when they were found brutally murdered in May 2017. -- Music Com...

On the morning of October 6th, 1990, the bodies of Sharon Heunemann (47) and her mother Doris Leatherbarrow (69) were found of the kitchen floor of a home in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. Both women had been beaten and stabbed.  Although the assailants attempted to make the scene look like a robbery, the investigation would uncover something much more sinister.  -- Music Composed by...

In a small Canadian town in the 1970s, the shocking murder of Helen Betty Osborne sent shockwaves through the nation and exposed deep-rooted societal issues. Helen, an Indigenous Cree woman, was a bright and ambitious 19-year-old who dreamed of becoming a teacher. However, her aspirations were tragically cut short on November 13, 1971. While walking home from a party in The Pas, Manitoba, Helen wa...

Almost a decade ago, Meagan Pilon, a 15-year-old girl from Sudbury, went missing. She lost her mother at a young age and struggled to find her place in the world. If you have any information on her current whereabouts, please get in touch with either the Sudbury police department or Crime Stoppers or contact Please Bring Me Home to offer your information.  Meagan was reported missing by her f...

After experiencing a significant health event, Dawn Carisse, a young mother of three, was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility where she spent a decade under round-the-clock care. Despite her kind and friendly nature, healthcare workers believed that the institution was the best place for her. During her confinement, Dawn longed to be reunited with her children and attempted to escape...

In the fall of 1987 Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg planned a fun overnight road trip to Seattle. Jay prepared the van and Tanya packed her camera. The young Victoria BC couple made their way into upstate Washington. They would not return home. Decades later, DNA evidence and technology solved this double murder. But would the evidence be enough to keep the killer behind bars? -- Music Composed...

Flames could be seen coming from an industrial area outside of Toronto, Ontario.  As officers and firefighters approached the fire, they could make out a pile of fully engulfed tires. The fire had all the hallmarks of an intentional blaze.  When the fire was extinguished an officer noticed a badly burned suitcase sitting atop the tires.  Inside the case were the remains of a te...

September 17th, 2024 UPDATE: Human remains have been found and are now with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service for identification. Investigators have arrested 26-year-old Treyton Alexander Marsman and a 20-year-old man who was a minor at the time of the murder. Treyton faces charges of second-degree murder, indignity to human remains, and obstructing justice. The 20-year-old is charged...