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Three hunters head deep into the rugged wilderness of Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula for a 10-day trip, but fail to return home. A search turns up their abandoned truck, followed by something far more disturbing. As investigators try to piece together what happened, attention turns to a local man named Wilbert Coffin, one of the last people known to have crossed paths with the missing men. This case would go on to trigger years of controversy with questions about police tunnel vision, political interference and the nature of justice itself. More information: Listen to The Coffin Affair: A Miscarriage of Justice Revisited by Kathryn M. Campbell. The intention of this episode is to revisit a criminal case that became a major chapter in Canadian legal history, examine how the investigation and prosecution unfolded, and explore why the questions surrounding it have endured for generations. --------------------- Separation Anxiety: The Alberta Referendum A five part investigative series wherever you get your podcasts.…

There's a referendum in Alberta this fall, and independence is on the ballot — sort of. Who are the separatists? What do they actually want? And what happens to the rest of Canada if they get it? Canadian True Crime is proud to support the local independent journalism behind Separation Anxiety, a new five-part investigative podcast series about Alberta’s modern separatist movement in the lead up to the October 19 referendum question. Join award-winning Alberta journalists Danielle Paradis and Tim Querengesser as they travel around Alberta, following separatist organizers into church boardrooms and hot‑dog picnics to examine the influences, ideas and grievances fuelling Alberta’s modern separatist movement. From its century-old roots to the anti-lockdown protests, trucker convoy and political upheaval that brought Danielle Smith to power, Separation Anxiety also traces the separatist movement’s evolution — and why it is now tied to accusations of criminal treason and treaty‑rights violations. Separation…

One cold March Saturday night in Montreal, 16-year-old Sharron Prior sets off for a five minute walk to the local pizzeria to meet friends. She never arrives. Three days later, a local beekeeper makes a devastating discovery in an isolated field: Sharron Prior has been brutally murdered. Who was responsible? And could it be the same man who attacked another local woman that same night? This is the story of a case that haunted Québec for decades, the family who refused to give up, and the breakthrough that finally brought the answers they were looking for. --------------------- The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a high-profile crime sensationalized through headlines, explain how it was solved, and how it impacted the local community. Please respect the privacy of the people involved in this case. Additional content warning: this crime is murder and sexual assault of a teenage girl. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening. More information: Resources for…

[Part 2 of 2] We continue revisiting significant recent developments and updates from some of the biggest stories we’ve covered, with some of Kristi's behind-the-scenes reflections. Cases covered in this episode with approximate timestamps: Please give or take a few minutes to allow for ads. 2:00 Hockey Canada Trial - high level recap of the case and our conclusions 20:00 Newly-reported text exchange involving McLeod 24:00 Where the players are now 29:00 Personal update from Kristi (Mental toll of the Hockey Canada trial) 38:00 Murder of Ronald Platt (Albert Johnson Walker update) 45:00 Jacob Hoggard update 47:00 Murders of Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French (Paul Bernardo update) 58:00 Murder of Kimberly Proctor (Kruse Wellwood and Cameron Moffatt update) 1:01:00 Murders of Lyle and Marie McCann (Travis Vader update) 1:03:00 Murder of Yvonne Rouleau / Nozzles Gas Bar (Terry Kennedy parole update) 1:06:00 Kevin O’Leary update Further reading: Read our Hockey Canada Case Study [PDF download] Read My Life As a…

A two-part series—The verdict is rarely the end of the story. In the two years since our last Major Case Updates episodes, some of the cases we’ve covered have reached a resolution, others have had significant developments or taken unexpected turns... and some are still far from over. You don't need to remember the original episodes. Each update starts with a quick but immersive recap of the case, then picks up the story from where we left off. Cases covered in this episode with approximate timestamps: Please give or take a few minutes to allow for ads. 3:00 Lush and Whiteway Fatal Car Crash (final conviction) 10:00 Harrison Family Murders (final conviction) 25:00 The Murder of Reena Virk (Kelly Ellard update) 39:00 The Rallo Family Murders (Jon Rallo update) 43:00 The Murder of Laura Letts (Peter Beckett update) 48:00 Legacy Christian Academy (new convictions and charges) 1:09:00 The Mushroom Murders (update and feedback) Part 2 will be available soon. Listen ad-free and early on CTC premium feeds available…

In this special episode, Kristi Lee sits down with survivor and advocate Jessica Baker to chat about their appearance on CTV’s The Social earlier this week. Jessica was violently sexually assaulted by former Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard in 2016. He was found guilty in relation to her charge in 2022, and not guilty in relation to two other victim-complainants. In June, he was granted day parole after serving less than two years of his five-year prison sentence. In November 2025, Jessica publicly revealed her identity in the CBC documentary Breaking Idol, but she has has turned down all media appearance invitations since then. In this special episode, she reflects on why she chose to break that streak on The Social, and how it actually went on the day. Kristi also explains how The Social’s thoughtful, trauma-informed approach helped both women feel prepared and supported, and reflects on another TV experience that caused her to avoid media appearances for six years. Thanks to Jessica Baker, Tiffany Hsiung,…

A dedicated nurse. A devoted mother of three. A family home that should be the safest place in the world. In 2018, Gerald Aquintey arrives home late to find his Toronto house in disarray. The respected Filipino chef and restaurant co-owner runs upstairs to discover his beloved wife, Rhoderie Estrada, has been brutally murdered. Rhoderie was loved by all who knew her. She'd built a life centred on family, community and caring for others. As investigators race to find the person responsible, the painstaking work of forensic specialists becomes the key to solving a heartbreaking crime that might otherwise have remained a mystery. Special thanks to Gerald Aquintey and family. Thanks also to Detective Constable Adrian Piccolo with the Toronto Police’s Forensic Identification Services Unit, Constable Don Laurel, and the Ontario Forensic Investigators Association. More information: WATCH Crime Beat: Awaking To a Nightmare — The Rhoderie Estrada Murder VISIT TINUNO Restaurant in Toronto Canadian True Crime donates…

After nearly a decade of insisting he did nothing wrong, disgraced Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has finally admitted he was guilty of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman known as J.B. The admission, at his first parole hearing in June 2026, was only one of several striking comments that reveal the full extent of the former Hedley frontman's years of denial, manipulation and gaslighting In this special episode, Jessica Baker joins Kristi Lee to unpack the 11‑page Parole Board of Canada decision. She reflects on the weight of Hoggard’s admissions after he forced a years‑long trial and appeals process and subjected her to years of public scrutiny. Hoggard wasn’t required to comment on the other two young women who testified against him, whose allegations did not result in guilty verdicts. But the parole board still chose to recognize them in a deliberate and meaningful way. You'll also hear why the board concluded Hoggard still requires “professional, arm’s‑length supervision” on day parole, why they…

[Part 2 of 2] The mushroom lunch moves from medical emergency to criminal investigation as doctors, police and health officials try to trace the source of the poison. As Erin Patterson’s explanations begin to shift, new evidence emerges from hospital CCTV, phone data, a local garbage dump – followed by a dramatic courtroom showdown. Find Australian True Crime on your favourite podcast player. Watch Australian True Crime’s episode about the Mushroom Murders on YouTube. Watch Kristi in conversation with Meshel Laurie about the murder of Connie Grandinetti. Look for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime , who offer support, research and education to survivors, victims and their families. You can learn more at crcvc.ca. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:…

A special collaboration with Australian True Crime podcast | It’s one of Australia’s most sensational criminal cases in recent memory, drawing intense media attention, public fascination and endless speculation. Today, the case is known around the world as the “Mushroom Murders.” In this episode, Kristi is joined by Meshel Laurie of Australian True Crime, who followed the case closely and attended the sentencing hearing, to look beyond the headlines at what happened, how the case unfolded, and why it captured so much attention. Find Australian True Crime on your favourite podcast player. Watch Australian True Crime’s episode about the Mushroom Murders on YouTube. Watch Kristi in conversation with Meshel Laurie about the murder of Connie Grandinetti. Part 2 will be available to all tomorrow. Look for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated…

[Part 2 of 2] In 2019, a late-night boat collision involving Kevin and Linda O’Leary on Ontario’s Lake Joseph, left two people dead and sparked years of intense public scrutiny and conflicting narratives. In part two, we uncover why Canada’s most talked-about boating tragedies remained in the spotlight for years. --------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT NOTES AND DISCLAIMERS: – This series does not frame this incident as a crime. While it was initially investigated and reported as a potential Criminal Code matter (per Toronto Life, August 24, 2020), the charges ultimately laid fell under the Canada Shipping Act. – If you know anyone related to this case, please respect their privacy. – The intention of this series is to look beyond the headlines, rumours and conspiracy theories surrounding a highly publicized boating tragedy, and carefully examine the evidence to better understand what happened. – Kristi Lee is not a lawyer, but a member of the general public reviewing this case…

A two-part series | “Mr. Wonderful” built an empire on bluntness and being the reality TV villain we love to hate. So when his speedboat collided with another boat on Muskoka's "Billionaire's Row" - leaving two people dead, the public was ready to assume the worst of him. Early reporting - and Kevin O’Leary’s own response to the tragedy - sparked suspicion that he’d “thrown his wife under the hull”, and was using his wealth and influence to control the narrative. In this series, we go back to the summer of 2019 to trace the chain of events that ended in tragedy on Lake Joseph, examine all the evidence, and explore why conspiracy theories continue to thrive long after the case was legally closed. --------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT: – If you know anyone related to this case, please respect their privacy. – This series does not frame this incident as a "crime" - the charges ultimately fell under the Canada Shipping Act. – This series has been pieced together from the public…

[Part 2 of 2] With the infant recovered and the suspects in custody, the investigation only grows more disturbing. Shifting stories, buried secrets, and mounting evidence collide in a dramatic courtroom showdown — the first ever kidnapping trial in the province of New Brunswick and the last double hanging in Canada. — This two-part series is a carefully selected replay from our archive, originally titled "The Lake Family Murders". We'll be back with new episodes in late April. *Additional content warning: this series includes the death of a young child. Please take care when listening. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/132 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A two-part series | A New Brunswick railway worker discovers a burned‑out shack deep in the woods, with three members of the young Lake family dead inside. But their infant is missing, and there's a trail of footprints in the snow. What begins as a desperate search for the lost baby soon exposes an unbelievable web of deception and hidden motives. — This two-part series is a carefully selected replay from our archive, originally titled "The Lake Family Murders". We'll be back with new episodes in late April. *Additional content warning: this series includes the death of a young child. Please take care when listening. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/132 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Part 3 of 3] A surprise witness comes forward to testify against Colin Thatcher. His own contribution from the stand? Deny, deny, deny. Even after the jury reaches a verdict, Thatcher continues to make headlines for decades to come... *Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse. — This series is a carefully selected replay from our archive. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/135 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Part 2 of 3] As she recovers from her gunshot wound, JoAnn Wilson decides to back down from the custody fight with her former husband. Colin Thatcher has won this battle, but his fixation is far from over. A series of witnesses would later come forward with information almost impossible to believe... *Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse. — This series is a carefully selected replay from our archive. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/135 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A three-part series—A man walking home from work suddenly hears screams coming from a house... then a single sharp crack. He follows the sound to the garage, where he finds a woman bleeding out on the floor. It's JoAnn Wilson, mother of three and ex-wife of Colin Thatcher, a high-profile Saskatchewan politician. Her murder was the tip of the iceberg of a decades-long saga that gripped the nation and drew comparison to the show Dallas — but would prove far darker than anything on TV. *Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse. — This series is a carefully selected replay from our archive. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/135 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Part 2 of 2] After picking up his pregnant wife from Saskatoon train station, Sergeant John Wilson drives them north to their new home. They just have one stop to make on the way to take care of some "police business"... *Additional content warning: brief details of an attempted suicide at approx. timestamp 29:00 to 30:30. Please take care when listening. 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.

A two-part series—A gripping, action-packed miniseries about a mountie who finds himself at the centre of a sordid love triangle. Pieced together from a treasure trove of real love letters, forged letters and police and court memos, this series paints a vivid snapshot of Canada as World War I raged on. — This series is a carefully selected replay from our archive, and was originally titled The Murderous Mountie. 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.

Please note: it's just for a month - we'll be back with a new episode on February 15. Hi everyone - Kristi here. It's never my preference to miss a publication date, but with sincere apologies, it's become apparent that we at Canadian True Crime need to take a short pause to regroup. We've decided to delay the next new episode by a month so that we can maintain the quality of the show you all want to hear — while also taking care of ourselves. We will be back with a new episode on February 15. In the meantime, here’s a bit of an explanation and update on some things that have been happening behind the scenes over the course of 2022 – professionally, and personally. See timestamps below for today's topics. Thank you in advance for listening, and understanding :) - Kristi ------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS DISCUSSED AND APPROXIMATE TIMESTAMPS First four minutes: Short summary of announcement and explanation Premium feed Q&A - email last minute questions to…

Part 5 - The Final Episode. *Thanks for your patience - it's a long one CONTENT WARNING: Graphic and disturbing details. WATCH: Robert “Willie” Pickton — Prolific serial killer’s jailhouse confession to undercover cop - The Mob Reporter, YouTube READ/LISTEN: On The Farm by Stevie Cameron WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT: The Shedden Massacre - our three part series The Trail Went Cold The Canadian Gothic Crisis referral services: Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support Resources for Sexual assault survivors Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside since 1984. Full list of resources, information sources, and more: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See…

[Part 4 of 5] A single tip-off finally leads police to raid the Pickton farm with a search warrant for illegal firearms. What they stumble into instead would unravel one of the most devastating investigations in Canadian history, connecting Robert Pickton to dozens of women who vanished from the Downtown Eastside. * Part 5 - Robert Pickton's final chapter will be coming later this week. Thanks for your patience! CONTENT WARNING: mention of sexual assault, Indigenous issues, child abuse and an in-episode TW for animal abuse and neglect. Crisis referral services: Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support Resources for Sexual assault survivors Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver’s…

[Part 3 of 4] One night, a woman living on the Pickton farm witnesses an act so disturbing it prompts repeated warnings to police. A search warrant should have followed, but through another cascade of devastating missed opportunities, Robert Pickton slips through the cracks once again... CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. Crisis referral services: Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support Resources for Sexual assault survivors Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside since 1984. Full list of…

[Part 2 of 4] The Pickton brothers become officially wealthy, and open the infamous party venue known as Piggy’s Palace. There’s an alarming spike in vulnerable women vanishing from the Downtown Eastside - but two would live to tell their stories. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. Crisis referral services: Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support Resources for Sexual assault survivors Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre…

A brand new four-part series. In 2024, Canada’s most prolific serial killer was murdered in prison in an act of vigilante justice. The final chapter of Robert Pickton may now be closed, but the story is far from over. Pickton confessed to murdering 49 women on his pig farm near Vancouver, many of them sex workers and Indigenous women. The evidence suggests he did not act alone. ----- Part 1 begins by tracing a disturbing childhood on the Pickton farm where cruelty was normalized, morality was optional and vulnerable people were exploited and intimidated. It also tracks how that culture escalated after Robert and his brother took over the farm, and the many police failures that followed. This series revisits the entire case to date, moving past the grotesque caricature of a lone monster in buddy boots, and restores the humanity of the women targeted through personal stories of those who loved them. It examines the culture and systems that failed them for so long, leaving their loved ones with many unanswered…

Today, we're pleased to share a special episode from another podcast we think you'll enjoy: Crime Story from CBC Podcasts. Each week, award-winning investigative journalist Kathleen Goldhar goes deep into a true crime case with the storyteller who knows it best. In this year-end episode, Kristi Lee joins Kathleen at CBC Studios to talk about what goes into making Canadian True Crime, share behind-the-scenes insights from past cases, and wrap up with some of their favourite true crime podcasts and documentaries. You can listen to more incredible tales of true crime every week on Crime Story. Find more Crime Story episodes in your podcast app, or here: https://link.mgln.ai/CSxCTC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 1982, three generations of a family set out for a two week camping trip in the wilds of British Columbia. When the entire family failed to return home, it triggered the most expensive and publicized manhunt in Canadian history — and uncovered a horrific truth that shocked the nation. Additional content warning: this episode includes the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening. ________________________________________ SIGN THE PETITION | The Johnson-Bentley family needs your help. The man who murdered six of their loved ones – including two young girls, is again seeking parole in 2026. The family has asked us to share this updated and remastered episode to remind the public of the danger his release could pose. Please read and sign the family’s petition now and show your support. The deadline is fast approaching. Special thanks to Shelley Boden of the Johnson-Bentley family for speaking to us for this updated and remastered…

Today, we dive into the high-profile, baffling disappearance of six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her four-year-old brother Jack, who vanished from their rural Nova Scotia home in May 2025. Kristi is joined by Jordan Bonaparte of The Canadian Gothic (formerly Nighttime), who has covered the case extensively from the area. Together, they cut through the speculation and conspiracy theories to focus on the confirmed facts. --------------------- Information about Jack and Lilly Sullivan The Government of Nova Scotia is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information about the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan. More details and photos. Statements referenced in this episode: Mother Malehya Brooks-Murray Stepfather Daniel Martell Daniel Martell's mother (also lives on the property) --------------------- Let us know what you think! Follow Canadian True Crime on Facebook and Instagram Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we’ve donated to the Sexual Assault Centre of…

For years, J.B.’s identity was hidden behind publication ban. Now, she steps forward in her own name to share her story of survival and resilience. We're thrilled to announce the release of Breaking Idol, a powerful new documentary from CBC about "J.B.” — a survivor at the centre of the first sexual assault trial of Jacob Hoggard. J.B.’s case against the former Canadian Idol finalist and frontman of the multi-platinum band Hedley, captivated the country and divided fans of all ages. Based on part on Canadian True Crime's series about that 2022 trial, Breaking Idol explores the collision of fandom, power, and truth, and follows J.B. as she confronts the aftermath of the trial and the culture that protected the man who assaulted her. __________________________________________________ Stream Breaking Idol now on CBC Gem and YouTube Currently available only in Canada, sorry. __________________________________________________ Media clips to come on Canadian True Crime Facebook and Instagram Director Tiffany…

[Part 2 of 2] A decade after the brutal murder of Christine Jessop, a DNA breakthrough completely clears Guy Paul Morin. But it would be another 25 years before the real killer is revealed. In this two-part series, we share the full story of Christine Jessop — the one her family waited decades for the courage to tell – with insight from the documentary filmmaker who spent years earning their trust. Additional content warning: this is about the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening. The Christine Jessop Story is a new three-part documentary series available on Crave (this episode is not sponsored). For the first time, Christine’s family gives their unfiltered truth about the case that captivated Canada. It’s a story of corrupt policing, revolutionary forensics, and a family forced to go through the unthinkable. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon…

[Part 1 of 2] The brutal murder of nine-year-old Christine Jessop in 1984 shattered her family’s tiny Ontario community. When police arrested her quiet neighbour Guy Paul Morin, the case spiralled into a circus of trials, appeals and outrage, leading to one of Canada’s most notorious wrongful convictions. When the real killer was found in 2020, the memory of the little girl at the centre of the case had been overshadowed by the spectacle. Additional content warning: this is about the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening. The Christine Jessop Story is a new documentary series on Crave (our series is not sponsored). For the first time, Christine’s family gives their unfiltered truth about the case that captivated Canada. It’s a story of corrupt policing, revolutionary forensics, and a family forced to go through the unthinkable. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple…

In this special update episode we’re joined by Beverley’s sister Barb Kilpatrick and niece Melanie to mark a milestone in one of the most high-profile cases the province has seen, reflect on the impact, and share new details - including some sad family news and a public plea for information. 25 years ago today, the body of 42 year old mother of two Beverley Rowbotham was found in the family car at an abandoned gas station in Selkirk, Manitoba. Beverley’s political advisor husband, Mark Stobbe, was acquitted of her murder 12 years later. The case has remained unsolved. Beverley’s remaining family members hope to finally get answers and justice for Beverley. -------------------- Public plea to help locate a potential credible lead - “Paul and Ann from Calgary” They are from Calgary, Alberta and drove to Rocky Mountain House in March of 2018 to deliver a handwritten note. See an image of the Paul and Ann note, Paul was very well spoken, Anne had a cane and walked with a bit of a limp. They indicated that they…

[Part 5 of 5] This final instalment wraps up our coverage and analysis of the Hockey Canada scandal and trial. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in Room 209 that night — and why the verdicts would have remained the same anyway. The difference is in how the judge got there. Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts. Our position is that the framing of the evidence in the written decision was unnecessary and damaging, with impact that extends far beyond the trial. Do you have a “fawning” story you’d like to share? Write it or record it and contact us through the website, Facebook or Instagram. Confidentially assured. Beyond The Verdict: www.beyondtheverdict.ca More information and resources: Young men need to be taught what consent looks like by Elizabeth Renzetti, Toronto Star Hockey Canada trial outcome a 'crushing day' for sexual assault survivors featuring Daphne Gilbert, by Sheena Goodyear, CBC Radio Megan Savard for the Defence by…

[Part 4 of 5] We continue to unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 - including the controversy around crown witness Brett Howden and the alleged slap and “splits” incidents, leading up to the verdicts and how the country reacted to them. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in that hotel room — and why the verdicts would have remained the same anyway. The difference is in how the judge got there. We’ll also be looking at: Why the court zeroed in on E.M.’s level of intoxication Her supposed motive to fabricate evidence The reasons for the judge’s ultimate conclusion that E.M.’s evidence was “not credible or reliable” Why - despite saying rape myths and stereotypes would be avoided, the judge’s written decision reads like the opposite Public speculation about why this case went to trial at all The damaging impact of this trial  Content Warning: Graphic details of sexual acts. Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts. Our position is…

[Part 3 of 5] In Part 3, we unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 and the contradictions at the heart of the case. A clear pattern emerges: the five accused players were repeatedly given the benefit of the doubt, while E.M. was scrutinized and cast as unreliable. Thanks for your patience with this deep-dive series and for allowing us the time to give it the attention it deserves. Part 4 will wrap this series up, and then we’ll be back to our usual schedule. Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts. Our position is that the framing of the evidence in the written decision was unnecessary and damaging, with impact that extends far beyond the trial. *Additional content warning: Graphic details of sexual acts. More information and resources: WATCH: Hockey Parents - A profile of Mitch Marner and Michael McLeod's parents from 2009, by Peter Wall for CBC via YouTube READ: What Was Left Unsaid in the Hockey Canada Trial | The Walrus, by Ariella Garmaise, Sept 10 2025 FYI: The…

[Part 2 of 5] The Hockey Canada verdicts are final, but the story isn’t. Kristi Lee looks closely at the most talked-about evidence, how it was reflected in the written decision, and how that shaped public opinion. Thanks for your patience! In this episode: The flaws in the first police investigation - and why it didn't result in charges Michael McLeod's instagram exchange with EM the day after the hotel room incident The "group chat" six days later that appears to show the hockey players trying to get their stories straight The series of debacles that resulted in this jury trial switching to judge-alone Survivors JB and Kelly Favro return to share their perspectives about watching this case unfold not only as survivors — but also as massive hockey fans. *Additional content warning: Details of sexual acts. PLEASE NOTE: This series does not dispute the judge’s verdicts. Instead, it highlights a deeper truth: contradictions and inconsistencies existed on both sides, yet the accused players’ accounts were…

Yay! I made it to a year of podcasting! I'm announcing a couple of format changes, and then I launch into the Q&A session. Thanks to my patrons and members of the facebook discussion group for submitting the questions. Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Part 1 of 5] A special five-part series — Two extraordinary guests join Kristi to take you through one of the biggest scandals in Canadian sports history. They know what it means to survive not only sexual assault - but the trial itself. And you probably know their stories: J.B. - aka the "Ottawa woman" who testified against former Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard Kelly Favro - survivor and advocate from British Columbia who helped re-write Canada's publication ban laws. As the country reacts to the Hockey Canada trial verdicts delivered last week, J.B. and Kelly share what they saw unfolding, how it mirrors their own experiences, and what the public needs to understand about what victim-complainant “E.M.” may be living through. They also share eye-opening details about shocking courtroom tactics they've endured, and challenge us to rethink what justice really means. *Additional content warning: While not the focus of this episode, there is mention of graphic details of sexual acts, and suicidal thoughts.…

It started with a shocking message in a private chat: “I’ve just slaughtered my entire family.” What was first thought of as a grim joke soon became a frantic race to uncover the truth… and prevent a real-life horror from getting worse. The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime, how it impacted the community, and how it might have been prevented. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Recommended listening: Casefile Case 50: Jennifer Pan Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime 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.

From the creators of the award-winning podcast They Walk Among Us comes The Lost Boys of Wineville—an extended limited series spanning 30 in-depth episodes. This gripping true-crime saga unravels a chilling story that unfolded nearly a century ago in the shadow of the recently erected Hollywoodland sign, and reached its harrowing conclusion on a remote poultry ranch… For more information, visit www.thelostboysofwineville.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a freezing night in Norman’s Cove, a brutal attack leaves the small coastal town shaken to its core. As police investigate, a twisted plot starts to unravel… The intention of this episode is to honour the victim of a harrowing crime that was largely ignored by the media at the time, and resulted in harmful rumours. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. *Additional content warning: this case contains some details of graphic violence. Please take care when listening. Recommended reading: The Murder of Minnie Callan: A True Newfoundland Crime Story by Tom Gruchy, 2018. Court document: 1987 CanLII 5192 (NL SC) | R. v. Butt | CanLII Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the organizations that stage the In Her Name Vigil: First Light St John's Friendship Centre NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre St John's Status of Women Council Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music…

[Part 3 of 3] At trial, Jade Richardson and Jeremy Steinke’s final testimonies are weighed against the forensic evidence, and the picture of what exactly happened inside that house starts to take shape.... leading to the final conclusion. *Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society. 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…

[Part 2 of 3] After three members of the Richardson family are found dead, the police continue to search for the missing 12-year-old girl. But a darker picture has started to emerge involving her 23-year-old boyfriend. * Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society. 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…

A three-part series — A little boy peered through the window of a neighbour’s home one Sunday in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and discovered a scene so horrific it would shock even seasoned police officers. A frantic search began for a missing 12-year-old girl. * Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast.…

[Part 3 of 3] As the perpetrators of the Bandidos Massacre try to get away with it, a covert police investigation is closing in on them — with the help of a secret police informant. The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines. Book recommendation: Bandido Massacre: A True Story of Bikers, Brotherhood and Betrayal, 2010, by Peter Edwards Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime. 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] As the call is made to pull the patches of the Toronto Bandidos, tensions escalate, leading to a final ultimatum ...and a devastating betrayal. The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime. 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.

A three-part series — After a rural Ontario farmer makes a shocking discovery on a field, the quiet village of Shedden finds itself the backdrop to one of Canada’s most infamous mass murders. It was the bloody culmination of shifting alliances in the outlaw biker underworld in Canada—but it’s also a deeper story about a search for connection and belonging… that ultimately ended in a senseless tragedy. The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association. 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.

After a 15-year-old boy dies a horrific death in a shocking incident, the city of Calgary demands justice. But what really happened that day? The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines to uncover the truth of what happened. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime. 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 2] Was Canadian Teenager David Curtis an innocent party who unexpectedly found himself in the middle of a very bad situation? Or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode: the trial. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, who advocates and provides resources for the 1 in 5 people in Canada who have a mental illness. 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…

A two-part series — A teenager from Nova Scotia is invited to stay with his wealthy school friend on the Jersey Shore, but finds himself at the centre of an American horror story. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, who advocates and provides resources for the 1 in 5 people in Canada who have a mental illness. 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.