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Episode 365: On a humid August morning in 1873, the quiet, tight-knit community of Baker’s Settlement outside of Bridgewater in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, was shattered by a crime so shocking that it would echo for generations. This is the story of Mary Ann Frauzel Mailman—a woman described by her contemporaries as strikingly beautiful, and by all accounts, a devoted mother—whose life ended violently at the hands of her husband, Peter Mailman. The murder and its aftermath would become one of the most infamous cases in the province’s history, both for its brutality and for the chilling window it offered into the darkness that can lurk behind closed doors. Sources: ⁠cihm_09620⁠⁠The trial of Peter Mailman for the murder of hi...⁠⁠Mary Ann Frauzel Mailman (1826-1873) - Find a...⁠⁠Bloodshed among the berries - 1873 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia⁠⁠Large Fierce Mammal: The Trial of Peter Mailman⁠⁠Capital case, Peter Mailman tried before [Minister of] Justice DesBarnes at Lunenburg⁠⁠Hamilton Spectator -- Deaths, 1873⁠⁠Dec 30, 1873, page 1 - The New York Times at Newspapers.com⁠⁠Dec 10, 1873, page 3 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com⁠⁠Dec 05, 1873, page 2 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com⁠⁠Nov 27, 1873, page 2 - The Montreal Star at Newspapers.com⁠⁠Oct 24, 1873, page 3 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com⁠⁠Oct 21, 1873, page 3 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com⁠⁠Aug 26, 1873, page 1 - The Rutland Daily Globe at Newspapers.com⁠⁠Aug 25, 1873, page 2 - The Spirit of Democracy at Newspapers.com⁠⁠Aug 22, 1873, page 1 - Democrat and Chronicle at Newspapers.com⁠⁠Aug 22, 1873, page 3 - Hartford Courant at Newspapers.com⁠⁠Aug 19, 1873, page 3 - The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Episode 364: On June 17, 1958, a warm summer afternoon in Vancouver, British Columbia, the bustling construction site of the Second Narrows Bridge was alive with activity. Seventy-nine workers, including ironworkers, engineers, and painters, were perched high above the waters of Burrard Inlet, labouring to connect Vancouver to the North Shore. Little did they know that in mere moments, their world would come crashing down in what would become the worst industrial disaster in Vancouver's history. Several bridge spans suddenly collapsed as they attempted to join two chords of the unfinished arch. The disaster sent all the bridge builders on shift plummeting 30 meters into the waters below. Tragically, 18 workers lost their lives instantly or shortly after, possibly due to drowning from their heavy tool belts. The death toll rose to 19 when a diver searching for bodies also drowned in the days following the collapse. Sources: Collapse of the Second Narrows Bridge during Construction | Proceedings | Vol , No 1958 – BC Infrastructure Disaster – Ironworkers Memorial Bridge – Vancouver 1958 Time Traveller: 19 die in 1958 Second Narrows Bridge collapse and ensuing rescue Second Narrows Bridge Collapse Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing The Lions Gate Bridge The Lions Gate Bridge - And The Lions Who Guard It Building a Vancouver Icon: The Lions Gate Bridge - Introduction - MONOVA Jun 18, 1958, page 35 - The Province at Newspapers.com Last living survivor of Second Narrows Bridge disaster won't let pandemic stop him from honouring dead | CBC News Check out this historical video report on the 1958 collapse of the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing (VIDEO) Tragedy at Second Narrows: The Story of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge Time Traveller: 19 die in 1958 Second Narrows Bridge collapse and ensuing rescue This Week in History: 1896: The Point Ellice Bridge collapses in Victoria, killing 55 Looking Back: 126 years since 55 killed in catastrophic Victoria bridge collapse The Point Ellice Bridge Failure The Point Ellice Bridge Disaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Episode 362: On the morning of May 29, 2010, gunshots shattered the quiet of a rural property just outside Cranbrook, British Columbia. By the time police arrived at the scene, two lives had been tragically cut short in an apparent case of mistaken identity. The victims were Jeffrey Todd Taylor, 42, and Leanne Laura MacFarlane, 43, a couple who had been renting half of a duplex on a large piece of land for about three months. They had no connection to the criminal underworld and appeared to have been innocent victims caught in the crossfire of a drug gang dispute. Over the last 15 years, authorities and the couple’s family and friends have fought to bring their killers to justice. Source: Obituary of Leanne MacFarlane | McPherson Funeral Service - Cranbrook Remembering the life of Jeffrey Taylor. City of Cranbrook - Our City Cranbrook BC | The Canadian Encyclopedia The Ktunaxa First Nation 4 charged in alleged B.C. murder conspiracy | CBC News B.C. Court of Appeal orders new trial in Cranbrook double homicide | CBC News Charges laid 8 years after innocent B.C. pair were killed in targeted shooting | CBC News Four charged in murder plot that saw innocent Cranbrook couple executed Masked man held gun to head of slain woman's sister-in-law, court hears Daughter of Cranbrook woman slain in mistaken identity murders shocked at not guilty verdict 2013 BCSC 828 (CanLII) | R. v. Adams | CanLII 2016 BCCA 330 (CanLII) | R. v. Correia | CanLII 2020 BCSC 608 (CanLII) | R. v Correia | CanLII 2022 BCSC 647 (CanLII) | R. v Correia | CanLII 2024 BCCA 361 (CanLII) | R. v. Correia | CanLII 2025 BCSC 372 (CanLII) | R. v Correia | CanLII Man who killed 2 in case of mistaken identity sentenced to life in prison | CBC News Man pleads guilty to Cranbrook mistaken identity murders Man who killed 2 in case of mistaken identity sentenced to life in prison Life sentence for man who killed B.C. couple in 2010 mistaken-identity murders Second person charged in Brampton shooting that killed unintended target Kingston man killed in Ottawa in what his family believes was a case of mistaken identity Shooting Of Sikh Family In Canada Case Of Mistaken Identity: Police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Episode 362: We explore chilling events that unfolded at POW Camp 132 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, during World War II. This prisoner-of-war camp, one of many scattered across Canada, became the site of two brutal murders that shocked even hardened veterans and led to Canada's last mass execution. In the summer of 1943, August Plaszek, a former French Foreign Legion soldier forcibly integrated into the German army, met a gruesome end at the hands of Nazi hardliners within the camp. Just over a year later, in September 1944, Karl Lehmann, a university professor turned Luftwaffe interpreter, suffered a similar fate for daring to share news of Germany's failing war effort with his fellow prisoners. These murders, born from the complex dynamics of a “little piece of Germany” transplanted to the Canadian prairies, would set in motion a series of dramatic trials that tested the limits of Canadian justice and international law. Sources: Protected persons: Prisoners of war and detainees | Red Cross Prisoners of war: What you need to know | Red Cross The Geneva Conventions: 160 years of history | Genève internationale Geneva Conventions | International Humanitarian Law, Protections & History | Britannica Prisoners of War - Historical Sheet - Second World War - History - Veterans Affairs Canada Normandy Massacres | Nazi War Crimes, Allied Retaliation & Impact | Britannica Canadian Prisoners of War In Enemy Hands | CM Archive Abbaye d'Ardenne - Veterans Affairs Canada Three survivors on how they endured oppression, cruelty and abuse as prisoners in Japan during WW II Camp 132 – Medicine Hat Illegitimate trials. PoW hangings. A miniature Nazi state on the Prairie. | The Star When was it unjust to kill seven Nazi soldiers? When it happened in Canada | Globe & Mail Hanged in Medicine Hat - Sutherland House Publishing Gestapo PoWs | Legion Magazine Ideological Battles in Medicine Hat By Danial Duda Murders in a Nazi Prisoner-of-War Camp - And Canada's Last Mass Execution | History is Now POW Camp 132 in Medicine Hat, Alberta Camp 132 by Robin Warren Stotz POW and Internment Camps in Alberta: WWII | Alberta Historic Places World War II Prisoner of War Camp in Medicine Hat | Shaw TV Medicine Hat Prisoner of War Camps in Canada | The Canadian Encyclopedia POWs in Canada Internment Camps Thematic Guides - Internment Camps in Canada during the First and Second World Wars - Library and Archives Canada Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War. Geneva, 27 July 1929 Name, Rank, and Serial Number: The Legacy of the 1929 Geneva Convention | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Episode 361: On October 4, 1957, as the world's eyes turned skyward to witness the launch of Sputnik 1, another technological marvel was about to be unveiled in a hangar in Malton, Ontario. The Avro Arrow, Canada's ambitious supersonic interceptor, was poised to revolutionize aviation. But within two years, it would vanish without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of controversy and conspiracy. Sources: Avro Arrow | The Canadian Encyclopedia Avro Arrow | canadahistory.com Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow | Wikipedia Avro CF-100 Canuck | The Canadian Encyclopedia Broken Arrow | Legion Magazine A legend in aviation still hard at work | Canadian Military History Janusz Zurakowski - Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame Avro Arrow - List of Firsts - Canadians At Arms CF-105, the Arrow Program Avro Arrow: Canada’s Lost Dream of Aviation Supremacy Canadian Aviation And The Avro Arrow Book By Fred Smye Avro Arrow Pictures | avro-arrow.org The Avro Arrow: Exploding The Myths And Misconceptions Royal Canadian Air Force The Avro Arrow New Edition: The Story Of The Great Canadian Cold War Interceptor Jet In Pictures And Documents Book By Lawrence Miller The Avro Arrow: For The Record Book By Palmiro Campagna Storms Of Controversy: The Secret Avro Arrow Files Revealed Book By Palmiro Campagna Who Killed The Avro Arrow? Book By Chris Gainor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Episode 360: On May 18, 1966, Paul Joseph Chartier, among other things, a disillusioned and unemployed security guard and former truck driver, attempted a deadly act of terrorism on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Chartier planned to throw a homemade dynamite bomb into the House of Commons chamber, targeting politicians he blamed for societal injustices and his personal failures. However, the bomb detonated prematurely in a washroom, killing only Chartier himself. This tragic incident drew significant attention at the time, leading to investigations by the RCMP and led to a federal inquiry. Sources: Robert N. Wilkins: Remembering the man who tried blowing up Parliament, 50 years ago The Munsinger Affair Miner, Author, Singer, Lone-Actor Terrorist: The Lives and Death of Paul Joseph Chartier - University of Toronto Press The Mad Bomber of Parliament Hill by Fontana, James A The Parliament bombing of 1966 Citizen@175: 'I might as well give you a blast to wake you up' IMV_-_Terrorism-Research-Key-findings-eng Learn the lesson of the bad bomb Hewitt_2021_HistoryofLoneActorsinCanadaFinal Inquest Paul Joseph Chartier bombing of Parliament Miner, Author, Singer, Lone-Actor Terrorist: The Lives and Death of Paul Joseph Chartier - University of Toronto Press 201604_clat_final_report — Lone-Actor Terrorism “Happy-Go-Lucky Fellow”: Lone-Actor Terrorism, Masculinity, and the 1966 Bombing on Parliament Hill in Ottawa TSAS-Working-Paper-Hofmann-Lone-Actors-Final Paul Joseph Chartier Parliament will carry on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Episode 359: On a warm summer evening in June 1887, 17-year-old Mary Pickering Tuplin vanished from her family's farm in Margate, PEI. A search and a grim discovery followed that would rock the quiet farming community to its core. Mary's body was found in the Southwest River, weighed down by a heavy stone, with two gunshot wounds to her head. The subsequent investigation would uncover a web of secrets, including the fact that Mary was six months pregnant. Circumstantial evidence led to 19-year-old William Millman's arrest, allegedly Mary’s lover. The shocking facts of the crime and its investigation led to a sensational trial that captivated the entire country. Millman was convicted and sent to the gallows in April 1888. Was justice indeed served, or, as some speculate, was an innocent man sent to the gallows? Sources: History Of The Blackhorse Corner Tavern Kensington Locomotive | PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation The history of Margate, Prince Edward Island Apr 11, 1888, page 2 - Telegraph-Journal at Newspapers.com Verbatim report of the Millman-Tuplin Murder Trial | Canadiana.ca Mary Tuplin - Search - Newspapers.com™ ’They hung the wrong boy’: New questions in 1887 murder of pregnant P.E.I. girl Ceremony reunites head with murdered owner 129 years later 'We finally got it right': 1887 murder victim's skull re-united with rest of remains | CBC News Mary Pickering Tuplin, 1887 murder victim, properly laid to rest Skull of murdered P.E.I. teen finally reunited with her body after 129 years English Folk Dance and Song Society: The National Organisation for the Development of the Folk Arts Mary Pickering Tuplin Millman and Tuplin Song, The 9780774817530 Murder of Mary Tuplin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Episode 358: In Los Angeles, California, in the autumn of 1969, along winding Mulholland Drive, a young woman's body was discovered, brutally stabbed more than 150 times, her identity shrouded in mystery for nearly half a century. This Jane Doe, known only as case number 59, would lie nameless for the next 46 years, her story untold and her family unaware of her tragic fate. In a chilling twist, the proximity of her death to the infamous Tate-LaBianca murder scenes led investigators down a twisted path of speculation. The brutal nature of the crime sparked whispers of a possible connection to one of America's most notorious cults — the Manson Family. It wasn't until 2016 that modern forensic techniques finally gave her a name: Reet Silvia Jurvetson, a 19-year-old from Montreal who had ventured to L.A. with dreams as big as the Hollywood sign. Despite her identity now being known, Reet Jurvetson’s murder remains unsolved. Her family is still hoping for answers more than 55 years later. Sources: The Murder of Marina Habe Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders About Reet Jurvetson | Reet Jurvetson's Family Memorial Man Who Found Possible Manson Victim as Teen Speaks Out Forensic DNA analysis: technology and application (BP-443E) 'Jane Doe #59' was a 19-year-old from Montreal -- was she also a Manson victim? Woman found near Manson murders ID'd after 47 years ID of woman found near Manson murders site stirs mystery Who Killed Jane Doe #59 | CBC News Jane Doe found in L.A. in 1969 ID'd as Montreal teen | CBC News 'Who is he?': Sketch shows 'person of interest' at heart of probe into Canadian woman's brutal 1969 killing | CBC News Could Canadian's brutal 1969 stabbing death be connected to another L.A. cold case? | CBC News 'In a hurry': Did Canadian woman's killer drop his glasses as he got rid of body in L.A. in 1969? | CBC News Who Killed Jane Doe #59 : The Case of Reet Jurvetson - The Fifth Estate LAPD Seeks to Identify Two Men in Connection with Murder of Reet Jurvetson Reet Jurvetson: Was Jane Doe No. 59 a Victim of the Manson Family? Did Charles Manson Have 4 More Victims? 'There's an Answer There Somewhere,' Says LAPD Detective Murder of Reet Jurvetson | Wikipedia Reet Silvia Jurvetson (1950-1969) From the UnresolvedMysteries community on Reddit: Who are the two men named 'Jean' who Reet Jurvetson visited with before she was found murdered on November 16, 1969? https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/gcypxe/who_are_the_two_men_named_jean_who_reet_jurvetson/ LAPD releases sketches of two men linked to 1969 killing of Canadian Reet Jurvetson Who Killed Jane Doe #59 : The Case of Reet Jurvetson - the fifth estate Reet Silvia Jürvetson (1950-1969) Facebook LAPD Seeks to Identify Two Men in Connection with Murder of Reet Jurvetson ID of woman found near Manson murders site stirs mystery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Episode 357: On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, 21 June 1950, the tranquil tobacco farming community of Langton, of Langton, Ontario, was shattered by a violent crime that would leave an indelible mark on Canadian history. Joseph Herbert McAuliffe, a World War II veteran turned counterfeiter, walked into the Imperial Bank of Canada with robbery on his mind. In less than half an hour, two innocent men lay dead at the robber’s hands, Arthur Lierman and William Goddyn, their bodies riddled with bullets, and a community was gripped by fear. For three harrowing days, Norfolk County held its breath as McAuliffe, armed and desperate, evaded capture in the surrounding woods. The manhunt that ensued would reveal a tale of tragic childhood, wartime heroism, and a descent into criminality that culminated in a botched robbery and senseless killings. As the story unfolded, it exposed the raw nerves of a nation grappling with questions of justice, redemption, and the ultimate price of crime. Sources: Langton, Ontario John Langton 1808-1894 The History of Norfolk County The Archives of Ontario Celebrates Our Agricultural Past: Settling the Land Phone History: All About Party Lines Murder Remembered - Norfolk County 1950 — YouTube Murder Remembered - Norfolk County 1950 — NFB De Boer’s treasures: Herbert McAuliffe hanging SSGT Joseph Herbert McAuliffe (1918-1950) - Find... Wrong Side of the Law: True Stories of Crime by Ed Butts Book revisits bloody Langton bank robbery Herbert McAuliffe | Saint John Coin Club https://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/canada.html Jun 22, 1950, page 7 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com Jun 22, 1950, page 8 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com Jun 22, 1950, page 1 - The Sun Times at Newspapers.com Jun 22, 1950, page 1 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jun 22, 1950, page 2 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jun 22, 1950, page 3 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jun 22, 1950, page 1 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com Jul 08, 1950, page 5 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jul 17, 1950, page 1 - The Sault Star at Newspapers.com Jul 18, 1950, page 8 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com Jul 18, 1950, page 17 - The Montreal Star at Newspapers.com Sept 06, 1950, page 1 - Niagara Falls Review at Newspapers.com Sept 06, 1950, page 1 - Daily Standard-Freeholder at Newspapers.com Sept 07, 1950, page 9 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com Sept 07, 1950, page 31 - The Windsor Star at Newspapers.com Sept 08, 1950, page 6 - The Sun Times at Newspapers.com Sept 12, 1950, page 7 - Niagara Falls Review at Newspapers.com Sept 14, 1950, page 1 - North Bay Nugget at Newspapers.com Sept 14, 1950, page 1 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Nov 21, 1950, page 2 - The Windsor Star at Newspapers.com Nov 28, 1950, page 24 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com Dec 18, 1950, page 2 - The Sault Star at Newspapers.com Dec 19, 1950, page 4 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com Dec 19, 1950, page 7 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com Dec 19, 1950, page 8 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com Dec 20, 1950, page 13 - Telegraph-Journal at Newspapers.com Aug 05, 1952, page 3 - The Windsor Star at Newspapers.com The Ballad of HERB McAULIFFE (2023) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Episode 356: In this episode, we explore two enduring Canadian legends that have captivated imaginations for generations. Our journey begins with the Lost Lemon Mine, a tale from the Canadian Rockies dating back to 1870. Two prospectors, Frank Lemon and "Blackjack," allegedly discovered gold, but their expedition descended into a dark saga of murder, madness, and an alleged curse that has kept the mine's location hidden for over 150 years. We then venture to the frigid wilderness of Nunavut, where the mystery of the vanishing village at Angikuni Lake unfolds. In November 1930, fur trapper Joe Labelle reportedly discovered an abandoned Inuit settlement, sparking an investigation and endless speculation about the disappearance of an entire Inuit village. Join us as we delve into these fascinating Canadian mysteries, examining the evidence, historical context, and their lasting impact on the nation's folklore. Sources: The Last Great Unsolved Mystery Reader's Digest Article about Oak Island 47: The Legend of Slumach and his Lost Gold Mine (BC) The Legend of the Lost Lemon Mine The Lost Lemon Mine | Canadian Encyclopedia Blackjack’s ghostly legacy | LostLemon.com The Lost Lemon Mine: An Unsolved Mystery of the Old West by Ron Stewart | goodreads.com The Lost Lemon Mine: The Greatest Mystery of the Canadian Rockies by Dan Riley Nov 27, 1930, page 7 - The Bee at Newspapers.com The Vanishing Village of Angikuni Lake The Vanishing Village of Angikuni Lake — Canada's Great Disappearance Angikuni Lake | Wikipedia The Vanishing Of The Angikuni Lake Village Mysteries in Canadian History | Canadian Encyclopedia Unravelling the Franklin Mystery, Second Edition | McGill-Queen’s University Press The legend of Lake Angikuni - WordPress.comhttps://xylemmag.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-legend-of-lake-angikuni.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

Episode 355: In this episode, we explore a phenomenon that blurs the line between consciousness and culpability: homicidal somnambulism. Can a person be held responsible for murder if they commit the act while sleepwalking? We'll examine two haunting cases that have grappled with this very question. First, we'll unravel the infamous story of Kenneth Parks, who, in 1987, drove 23 kilometres from his home in Pickering to Scarborough, Ontario, where he brutally attacked his in-laws, Dennis and Barbara Woods, killing his mother-in-law. Then, we'll turn our attention to the lesser-known case of Clayton John Vickberg, who attempted to kill his friend Hugh Heglin in Victoria. B.C., in 1996, while allegedly in a state of automatism. These cases challenge our understanding of criminal intent and raise unsettling questions about the nature of consciousness itself. Sources: Sleepwalking - Symptoms and causes 5 Possible Causes of Sleepwalking Sleepwalking: What Is Somnambulism? Sleepwalking (Somnambulism) Sleepwalking Doesn’t Have To Stop You From Resting Easy Dark Poutine 115: The Homicidal Sleepwalker (ON) 1992 CanLII 78 (SCC) | R. v. Parks | CanLII 1998 CanLII 15068 (BC SC) | R. v. Vickberg | CanLII Sleepwalking — Sleep Forensic Medicine Homicidal somnambulism: a case report - PubMed Killer Sleep: An Overview of Homicidal Somnambulism Nov 15, 1985, page 17 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Nov 17, 1989, page 19 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Sept 19, 1991, page 21 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Apr 25, 1998, page 2 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Apr 27, 1998, page 11 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Hugh Heglin Obituary (2006) - The Times Colonist If you kill someone in your sleep, are you a murderer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

Episode 354: In the quiet, close-knit community of Fosterville, New Brunswick, a crime of unspeakable horror shattered the peace on November 26, 1924. Two young sisters, Cynthia (14) and Necia Foster (10), were found bound, gagged, and brutally murdered in the lakeside camp of their uncle, Harry D. Williams. The sheer brutality of the crime sent shockwaves through the region, making it one of the most infamous cases in New Brunswick’s history. Sources: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/new-brunswick Fosterville, New Brunswick Harry Williams - Search - Newspapers.com™ Fosterville Murder, Part 1 Fosterville Murder Part 2 Fosterville Murder Part 3 Fosterville Murder Part 4 Fosterville Murder Part 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

Episode 353: On April 23, 2018, a bright spring afternoon turned into a nightmare when a rented van plowed through pedestrians along Yonge Street in North York, a Toronto neighbourhood. In just minutes, 10 lives were tragically lost, and 16 others were injured; one of those later passed away from her injuries, bringing the death toll to 11. The community was left mourning, and the country grappled with questions of how and why such a senseless act could occur.   The man behind the wheel was 25-year-old Alec Minassian, a self-proclaimed member of the so-called "incel" community—short for "involuntary celibate." This online subculture, rooted in misogyny and resentment, has been linked to acts of violence, often targeting women. Minassian’s actions that day were not random; they were a calculated act of terror fueled by a toxic ideology that glorifies hatred and violence against those perceived as rejecting or oppressing men like him.   Sources: Backgrounder: Yonge Street Incident | Toronto.ca Alek Minassian Case: Agreed Statement of Facts | PDF Alek Minasssian Trial | PDF Alek Minassian Interview | PDF Diverting Hate - Bi-Annual Report September 2023 | PDF Victim Impact Statements | PDF | Justice criminelle | Crime et violence The Incel Rebellion | PDF Exhibit # 6 - Doc-Victim Impact Statement From R. FORSYTH | PDF CJEM-v1n1-Rozdilsky-Snowden.-Toronto-Van-Attack April 24, 2018 episode transcript | CBC Radio TPSNews.ca | Stories | Witnesses Sought to Yonge-Finch Investigation Toronto van attack: Eyewitness accounts Witnesses say they are still struggling nearly 1 year since the deadly Toronto van attack Alek Minassian booked by police after Toronto van attack - YouTube Alek Minassian confesses in police interview after Toronto van attack - YouTube Toronto police on Const. Ken Lam, officer who arrested van attack suspect - YouTube How this Toronto officer 'courageously' got the van attack suspect in custody without firing a shot | CBC News Toronto van attack suspect says he was 'radicalized' online by 'incels' Incels.co - Involuntary Celibate incel lingo.pdf | Human Sexuality Incels (v1.2) by Aleph | Human Sexual Activity Policybrief Violent Extremists Incels OPV - Extremism and Hate Motivated Violence in Alberta - 2 | Extremism | Violence Alek Minassian admits to planning, carrying out van attack | Watch News Videos Online Toronto van attack - Wikipedia Alek Minassian admits to planning, carrying out Toronto van attack | Globalnews.ca Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years | Globalnews.ca Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison, no parole for 25 years 2021 ONSC 1258 (CanLII) | R. v. Minassian | CanLII Why attackers use vehicles as weapons to kill innocent people in crowds Vehicle Ramming: The Evolution of a Terrorist Tactic Inside the US Democratization of terrorism: an analysis of vehicle-based terrorist events by Ryan Scott Houser Elliot Rodger meticulously planned Isla Vista rampage, report says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Episode 352: At 5:18 a.m. on May 9, 1992, in Plymouth, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, in the Westray Mine, a methane gas explosion, followed by a coal dust blast, ripped through the underground tunnels, claiming the lives of 26 miners working the night shift. The tragedy unfolded against a backdrop of known safety violations and ignored warnings. In the aftermath, a gripping rescue attempt captivated the nation as teams of drägermen braved hazardous conditions in a desperate search for survivors. The bodies of 15 miners were recovered during the initial rescue and recovery efforts. However, the remains of 11 miners were never recovered and remain entombed deep within the mine to this day. Despite criminal charges being filed against the mine owners and its management, no convictions were secured due to the complexity of establishing legal responsibility. More than ten years later, the federal government introduced amendments to the Criminal Code in response to this tragedy. Sources: Coal Mining Fatalities The Story of Fossil Fuels, Part 1: Coal World Coal Consumption: Past, Present, and Future Parks Canada - Beginnings of Coal Mining National Historic Event Coal in Canada History of Mining | Mining Museum Coal in Canada | Canadian Encyclopedia 1860s Accidents | Not Your Grandfathers Mining Industry, Nova Scotia, Canada A Short History of Blame: The Doctrine of Progress Canada's Deadliest Mining Disaster - Coal - Alberta's Energy Heritage Mining Disasters Nova Scotia's Historic Underground Coal Mine Workings Information Nova Scotia Archives | Mining Disasters Nova Scotia Archives | Men in the Mines Coal and Grit Miners Memorial Day: Davis Day Stellarton, NS | Canadian Encyclopedia Westray | NFB Film Westray Mine | Wikipedia Westray Disaster | Canadian Encyclopedia The Day the Westray Mine Blew Westray Coal Mine Disaster | New Scotland Nova Scotia Archives | The Westray Story | Report of the Westray Mine Public Inquiry
Justice K. Peter Richard, Commissioner Westray.Mine.Public.Inquiry Death by Consensus: The Westray Story The Westray Mine Disaster and its Aftermath: The Politics of Causation 1993 CanLII 3278 (NS CA) | Nova Scotia (Commissioner of Inquiries, Westray Mine) v. Phillips | CanLII 1995 CanLII 86 (SCC) | Phillips v. Nova Scotia (Commission of Inquiry into the Westray Mine Tragedy) | CanLII Westray Verdict The Westray Disaster The Road From Westray: A Predictable Path to Disaster? by Eric Tucker The Westray Story: A Tragic Tale and the Law that Followed Criminal liability for workplace deaths and injuries – Background on the Westray Law 20th Anniversary of the Westray Law Westray: 30 Years - USW Canada Still Dying for a Living by Stephen Bittle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Episode 351: On March 8, 1987, a routine Sunday morning traffic stop on a quiet stretch of Route 640 between Yoho Lake and Hanwell to the southwest of Fredericton, New Brunswick, turned into a tragedy that shocked the nation. Constable Emmanuel “Manni” Aucoin, a 31-year-old highway patrol officer, husband and father of two young children, was shot and killed in the line of duty. His murderer, Anthony Phillip Romeo, an American fugitive who was wanted for another killing in New York, had been fleeing authorities when Aucoin pulled him over for speeding. Romeo shot Aucoin twice in the head as he wrote up a ticket, leaving him to die in his cruiser before fleeing back to the United States. Romeo was later captured, claiming Aucoin was a monster who’d been killing young men. Constable Aucoin was the third Canadian police officer killed on duty in 1987 and was the first and only member of the New Brunswick Highway Patrol ever to die while serving. Sources: Joseph Emmanuel “Manni” Aucoin (1955-1987) - Find... Anthony Philip Romeo, Petitioner, Appellant, v. James B. Roache, Respondent, Appellee, 820 F.2d 540 (1st Cir. 1987) Cst. Emmanuel Joseph Aucoin 1991 CanLII 12407 (NB KB) | R. v. Romeo (1991) | CanLII 1991 CanLII 113 (SCC) | R. v. Romeo | CanLII R. v. Romeo - SCC Cases HE’S CHARGED IN ’85 GUN SLAY Anthony Phillip Romeo - Search - Newspapers.com™ Governor General Award — Emmanuel Joseph Aucoin Police Exemplary Service Medal, Awarded on August 28, 1987 New Brunswick Highway Patrol SUSPECT IN KILLING ON FIRE I. IS HELD IN CANADIAN SLAYING (Published 1987) N.B. cop killer Anthony Romeo granted escorted trip for meditation class Facebook — MURDER - CST. MANNY AUCOIN N.B. cop killer Anthony Romeo granted escorted trip for meditation class - New Brunswick Facing killer a life-changing event | Blue Line Man, 25, Found Slain In Home on Fire Island (Published 1985) SUSPECT IS NAMED IN MURDER OF SON OF EX-AIDE TO CUOMO (Published 1987) New Yorker ordered held in Canadian cop killing - UPI Archives PEOPLE v. ROMEO (2008) 1985 L.I. conviction is overturned Parole board denies release of American who killed New Brunswick cop in 1987 - New Brunswick New Brunswick highway patrol officer's killer denied full parole | CBC News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Episode 350: Ashley Wadsworth’s story is one of hope and adventure turned into a nightmare. Originally from Vernon, British Columbia, Ashley travelled to the UK to be with her boyfriend, Jack Sepple, whom she had met online. However, what began as a romantic journey ended in tragedy when she was found dead in February 2022. Her murder shocked communities on both sides of the Atlantic and raised questions about the dangers of online relationships. Join us as we unravel the details of this heartbreaking case, examining the events leading up to Ashley’s untimely death and the subsequent investigation that brought her killer to justice. Sources: Ashley Wadsworth Obituary - Vernon, BC Language & Culture Revitalization - Okanagan Indian Band Timeline – Okanagan Nation Alliance Vernon BC | The Canadian Encyclopedia City of Vernon The Implications of 'No Comment' in A Police Interview and the Importance of Legal Advice - Makwanas | Criminal Legal Aid Solicitors The Power of Giving a 'No Comment' Interview During Police Questioning Charge laid after B.C. woman killed in U.K. Chelmsford: UPDATE Man charged with murder Boyfriend killed Canadian teenager then filmed bloody confession | ITV News 'She wanted to help him... He repaid by taking her life' | ITV News The Murder of Ashley Wadsworth | MacLeans Vernon, B.C. teen’s U.K. killer sentenced to 23.5 years ‘She wanted to do so many things’: Vernon family grieving woman murdered in England ‘I was shocked’: Mother of Vernon teen murdered in England upon guilty plea Documentary on B.C. teen’s murder airs on British TV ‘I thought England was the safest place in the world’ — DailyMail Brit who killed girlfriend after she flew to UK was banned from meeting own mum Mother of Vernon woman killed by boyfriend reacts to documentary about the death - Okanagan The Murder Of Ashley Wadsworth — ITVX Documentary Clare’s Law Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clare’s Law) Act | Royal Canadian Mounted Police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

Episode 349: In the 8th Christmas episode of the Dark Poutine podcast, we once again dive into the shadowy side of holiday traditions that often go unnoticed amidst the festive cheer. This episode will explore the dark origins of some Christmas customs, such as mummering, a practice steeped in mystery and community engagement, where masked individuals visit homes to entertain and sometimes frighten. We will also recount the chilling tale of Isaac Mercer, who met a tragic end at the hands of mummers in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, in 1860. Additionally, we’ll dig into the age-old custom of telling ghost stories during Christmas, which has deep roots in ancient traditions. This custom entertains and serves as a poignant reminder of mortality amidst the holiday festivities, adding an intriguing layer to our understanding of Christmas celebrations. We’ll share some chilly Canadian ghost stories along the way. Sources: Saturnalia | Celebration, Sacrifice, & Influence on Christmas | Britannica The Wild Holiday That Turned Ancient Rome Upside Down The Fright Before Christmas by Jeff Belanger Mummers, Murder and Mayhem Archival Moments: An Act Outlawing Mummering Celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way: with drunken mayhem | CBC News Ep079 The Isaac Mercer Mummer Murder Case. | MUN Statutes of Newfoundland, 1861 The Christmas Tradition With A Dark Side | The Murder Of Isaac Mercer | Youtube Any Mummers ’Lowed In?: Christmas Mummering Traditions in Newfoundland and Labrador by Dale Jarvis The dark side of mummering: What you may not know about a beloved tradition | CBC News The Isaac Mercer Mummer Murder Gate | Carved by the Sea Victorian Christmas Ghost Storytelling Traditions in Montreal Rousing ghost of Mount Royal The Coffin Surfing Ghost Montreal’s Duggan House built on a foundation of the uncanny The long journey for a body's burial 10 famously spooky Canadian ghost tales Mysteries in Canadian History 7 Spooky Stories from Across Canada Augustus John Peers (1848-1901) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Episode 348: This is part 2 of our coverage of the Gay Purge in Canada. Last week, we uncovered the origins of the Canadian government’s purge of gays and queer folk, a campaign that began in the early years of the Cold War.  This week, we take a chilling dive into one of the government’s most sinister methods—the Fruit Machine. This pseudoscientific device was meant to expose gay individuals through invasive tests, and how the RCMP and military’s attempted Purge of gays from civil service continued unabated all the way through to the 1990s. Sources: Peyton V. Lyon, The Loyalties of E. Herbert Norman: A Report Prepared for External Affairs and International Trade Canada, March 18, 1990 (Ottawa: 1990). Bowen, Roger W, Innocence Is Not Enough: The Life and Death of Herbert Norman (Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1986). Kinsman, Gary, and Patrizia Gentile. The Canadian War on Queers: National Security as Sexual Regulation. University of British Columbia Press, 2010. The Canadian Encyclopedia: "Canada’s Cold War Purge of 2SLGBTQ2+ from Public Service"​ The Canadian Encyclopedia Village Legacy Project: "Ottawa LGBT History: The 'Fruit Machine'"​ Village Legacy Project https://definingmomentscanada.ca/all-for-9/historical-articles/lgbt-purge/#_edn3 https://www.trentarthur.ca/news/i-was-a-good-soldier-understanding-the-fruit-machine-2018-dir-sarah-fodey https://ambcanada.ca/ambassadors/egerton-herbert-norman/ Arthur Newspaper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

Episode 347: In this episode, part one of two, thanks to Mathew’s intrepid and unflinching research, we’re peeling back the layers on one of the most harrowing chapters in Canadian history: the Gay Purge.  Officially, the campaign targeted LGBTQ+ individuals as part of a national security effort—citing their supposed susceptibility to blackmail by Soviet agents - But the real story is that these purges were driven more by institutional homophobia cloaked in Cold War fears and rhetoric than by legitimate security concerns. The blackmail excuse became a convenient cover for the government's systemic discrimination, allowing a deeply entrenched homophobia to flourish unchecked. This campaign stretched from the 1950s through to the 1990s, destroying lives, careers, and communities along the way. We’ll explore the origins of this agenda, how it escalated, and look at a few of the stories of individuals affected. Sources: Peyton V. Lyon, The Loyalties of E. Herbert Norman: A Report Prepared for External Affairs and International Trade Canada, March 18, 1990 (Ottawa: 1990). Bowen, Roger W, Innocence Is Not Enough: The Life and Death of Herbert Norman (Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1986). Kinsman, Gary, and Patrizia Gentile. The Canadian War on Queers: National Security as Sexual Regulation. University of British Columbia Press, 2010. The Canadian Encyclopedia: "Canada’s Cold War Purge of 2SLGBTQ2+ from Public Service"​ The Canadian Encyclopedia Village Legacy Project: "Ottawa LGBT History: The 'Fruit Machine'"​ Village Legacy Project https://definingmomentscanada.ca/all-for-9/historical-articles/lgbt-purge/#_edn3 https://www.trentarthur.ca/news/i-was-a-good-soldier-understanding-the-fruit-machine-2018-dir-sarah-fodey https://ambcanada.ca/ambassadors/egerton-herbert-norman/ Arthur Newspaper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

Episode 346: In this episode, we look into the life and mysterious murder of Annie Mae Pictou Aquash, a prominent Indigenous activist whose story continues to haunt the corridors of justice and activism alike. During the tumultuous 1970s, her journey took her from Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, to the heart of the American Indian Movement (AIM) in the United States, where she fought for Indigenous rights. The mystery surrounding Annie Mae's death is as compelling as her life. In December 1975, she disappeared and was later found deceased on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Initial reports misleadingly attributed her death to exposure, but a second autopsy revealed she had been executed with a bullet to the back of her head. This revelation raised questions about who could have orchestrated such a brutal act against someone so profoundly committed to her cause. It took almost 30 years before the shocking truth was uncovered and the people responsible for Annie’s murder were brought to justice. Sources: Annie Mae Aquash (1945 – 1975) Shubenacadie Wildlife Park A Warrior born... | Biography of Annie Mae Crossing the Canada-U.S. border with a status card CBP Customer Service 9.16 The 1960s Counterculture – Canadian History: Post-Confederation National Day of Mourning: A 1970 protest changed how Native Americans see Thanksgiving | CBC Radio Wounded Knee Massacre | South Dakota, Occupation, History, & Legacy | Britannica Historical Reading Room — Incident at Wounded Knee | U.S. Marshals Service Native Americans seized Wounded Knee 50 years ago. Here's what 1 reporter remembers MuckRock | Annie Mae Aquash FBI Files Annie Mae Aquash – From the US to Kurdistan: the indigenous struggle for freedom National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls - Montreal. Day 2, Community Public Hearing 2, March 13, 2018. Live Feed | By National Inquiry MMIWG / Enquête nationale FFADA | Facebook American Indian Movement 2007 BCCA 345 (CanLII) | United States of America v. Graham | CanLII 2022 BCCA 47 (CanLII) | Graham v. Canada (Minister of Justice) | CanLII Justice for Annie Mae Pictou Aquash Woman Warrior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

Episode 345: In December 2015, the quiet city of Moncton, New Brunswick, was shaken to its core by a brutal crime that would leave an indelible mark on the community. Eighteen-year-old Baylee Wylie was found dead in a burned-out townhouse, the victim of a horrific murder that shocked residents and sparked a manhunt for those responsible. Three young people who Baylee thought were his friends were ultimately charged for their roles in Wylie's death: Marissa Shephard, 20 at the time, along with Devin Morningstar and Tyler Noel, both 18. The gruesome nature of the crime - Baylee had been tied to a chair, beaten, and stabbed approximately 200 times - sent shockwaves through Moncton. The murder and subsequent trials captivated the region, with media coverage detailing the drug-fueled night that ended in tragedy. The community grappled with the senseless loss of a young life and the disturbing actions of the perpetrators. In this episode, we'll explore the events leading up to that fateful night, the impact on Baylee's family and the wider Moncton community, and the following quest for justice. Join us as we examine one of the most notorious crimes in recent New Brunswick history. Sources: 2017 NBQB 7 (CanLII) | R v. Morningstar | CanLII 2017 NBCA 39 (CanLII) | Morningstar v. R. | CanLII 2019 NBCA 76 (CanLII) | Shephard v. R. | CanLII 2021 NBQB 218 (CanLII) | R v Shephard | CanLII 2021 NBQB 181 (CanLII) | HMQ v. Marissa June Shephard | CanLII Baylee Wylie Murder | News, Videos & Articles | GlobalNews In loving memory of Baylee Wylie Baylee Wylie - Search - Newspapers.com™ Obituary of Baylee Wylie | Fergusons Riverview Funeral Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

Episode 344: In 2002, Brandon, Manitoba, was rocked by the disappearance of Erin Chorney, a feisty and energetic teenager with her whole life ahead of her. What began as a simple outing—Erin telling her mother she'd be back in an hour—turned into a parent's worst nightmare when she never returned home. As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, the community of Brandon rallied around the Chorney family, desperately searching for answers. The truth behind Erin's disappearance would only come to light through one of Canada's most contentious investigative techniques. You guessed it — Mister Big. The case led investigators down a dark path, culminating in a shocking confession and a grim discovery that would forever change the lives of those involved. Join us as we explore the details of this heart-wrenching case, examining the investigation that followed, the controversial methods employed by law enforcement, and the lasting impact on a community forever changed by tragedy. Sources: Brandon | City, Prairie, Wheat Capital | Britannica History of Brandon, MB HeritageBrandon.ca Canadian Encyclopedia | Brandon Obituary for Erin Kristen Chorney CHORNEY DARCY JAMES - Obituaries - Brandon Sun Passages Fooled Into Giving A Full Confession | Dark Waters Of Crime | Real Crime Undercover police sting ends with arrest of shocked murder suspect Jun 18, 2005, page 4 - Nanaimo Daily News at Newspapers.com Oct 08, 2006, page 22 - News-Press at Newspapers.com Girlfriend-killer loses appeal Jun 2014: Killer can't visit dying relative Brandon man convicted of murdering Erin Chorney applying for parole under faint-hope clause Apr 2021: Murder 'devastated' Chorney family To the Grave: Inside a Spectacular RCMP Sting by Mike McIntyre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

Episode 343: This is our special Remembrance Day episode. Each year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the sacrifices made by those who served in the armed forces, defending our country and our allies with incredible courage and resolve. Last year, we shared the story of one remarkable Canadian soldier, Leo Major. Leo was a scout and sniper who, against all odds, single-handedly liberated the Dutch town of Zwolle in 1945. Moving under cover of darkness, he confused and intimidated German forces through a series of daring attacks, leading them to believe an entire Allied battalion was upon them. His incredible bravery and tactical genius not only saved the town but established him as a true legend. This year, we’ll explore the stories of several more incredible Canadians who, like Leo, faced impossible odds with courage, ingenuity, and the unbreakable Canadian spirit. These people faced unimaginable odds, fought for our freedom and justice, and showed the world the strength of the Canadian spirit. Join us as we honour and remember these heroes—names that deserve a place in history and our hearts. Sources: Francis Pegahmagabow - Veterans Affairs Canada Corporal Francis Pegahmagabow Memorial - National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials (NICMM) - Memorials - Remembrance - Veterans Affairs Canada PEGAHMAGABOW, FRANCIS - War Records Francis Pegahmagabow National Historic Person (1889-1952) Chief Francis Pegahmagabow, 1889-1952 Francis Pegahmagabow Monument - Veterans Affairs Canada Ernest "Smokey" Smith - Record Detail | New Westminster Museum Ernest Alvia Smith | Canada.ca Sergeant (Ret’d) Ernest “Smokey” Smith, VC - Veterans Affairs Canada Ernest Smith | Wikipedia Ernest 'Smoky' Smith: 'I was never afraid to shoot' | Macleans Tommy Prince | Legion Magazine Prince of Death: Canada’s Indigenous war hero | Legion Magazine Tommy Prince | Wikipedia Tommy Prince | The Canadian Encyclopedia Tommy Prince - Veterans Affairs Canada NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH: Tommy Prince Bizarre But True Facts: Canada in WWII 10 Badass Canadian War Heroes 'If you don't get us out of here, we're all going to die': Heroes Among Us The Canadian hero whose leadership prevented countless casualties in Afghanistan History-April 27 1945: The crazy trio who helped a starving war-torn Holland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

Episode 342: In the quiet Yukon community of Carcross, a chilling tragedy unfolded on March 1st, 1992, forever changing the lives of those involved and leaving a lasting impact on the region. Krystal Nicole Senyk, a twenty-nine-year-old with her whole life ahead of her, was found dead in the doorway of her cabin, the victim of a brutal murder. The prime suspect in this heinous crime was Ronald Jeffrey Bax, the husband of Krystal's friend Lynn. In the hours between Krystal's murder and the discovery of her body, Bax, charged with murder in absentia, vanished without a trace, setting in motion a decades-long search for justice. This case, which has haunted the Yukon for over 30 years, is a tale of tragedy, mystery, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Despite the passage of time, Ronald Bax has never been found, leaving authorities, Krystal's family and the community with unanswered questions and a continuing need for closure. Sources: Wanted by the RCMP: Ronald Jeffrey Bax | Royal Canadian Mounted Police WhatHappenedToRonBax.com | A Yukon mystery I Got a Name: The Murder of Krystal Senyk Woman is shot; RCMP hunt for murder suspect International Arm Wrestling Results 1990 May 19, 1989, page 3 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Mar 04, 1992, page 1 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Mar 05, 1992, page 1 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Mar 06, 1992, page 9 - The Standard at Newspapers.com Mar 06, 1992, page 15 - The Province at Newspapers.com Nov 13, 1992, page 1 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Nov 13, 1992, page 2 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Mar 02, 1993, page 3 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Nov 20, 1995, page 1 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Oct 18, 2000, page 46 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Remember Krystal, remember them all ‘A mother should never have to go through this’ Writer at Dawson City residency comes full-circle on Yukon true crime story Author delves into the life and tragic death of Krystal Senyk | CBC News Transcript: Crime Story, Episode 20 | CBC Radio Krystal Nicole Senyk (1962-1992) Ronald Bax | Unsolved Wiki Yukon | Wikipedia Home | Government of Yukon Carcross | Wikipedia https://destinationcarcross.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

Episode 341: Welcome to a very special Halloween edition of Dark Poutine. This year, we’re also celebrating our seventh anniversary! Over the years, we’ve explored the darkest corners of Canadian crime and history, but tonight, we’re widening the lens to take you on a ghostly journey around the world. In the spirit of the spookiest time of year, we’ll dive into the eerie world of hauntings, ghosts and, of course, poltergeists—those noisy, mischievous spirits that have haunted homes, thrown objects, and terrified families across different cultures for centuries. Buckle up for a global tour of unsettling encounters and unexplained phenomena that have left their mark in folklore, history, and, for some, reality. Get ready to be both intrigued and chilled to the bone! Sources: Society for Psychical Research Difference Between Ghost and Poltergeist Types Of Ghosts and Spirits Ghosts, poltergeists, and demons: What’s the difference? The Ghost Glossary: The Difference Between Ghosts, Ghouls, Goblins, And More Hauntings and Poltergeists | SPR The Great Amherst Mystery, 1888 Mary Ellen Fire Spook - An Antigonish Haunting The Hanging Cage That Held An Infamous Québec Murderess Who is Marie-Josephte Corriveau? The “Stone Tape Theory” of hauntings: A geological perspective Family Ghosts: Bringing Back the Dead (Part II) My Family Ghost Stories Reddit Users Share Their Experiences with the Paranormal From the Ghosts community on Reddit The Enfield Poltergeist | Psi Encyclopedia This House Is Haunted: The Investigation of the Enfield Poltergeist by Guy Lyon Playfair The Enfield Poltergeist Tapes by Melvyn J Willin Watch The Enfield Poltergeist - Apple TV⁠+ (CA) ‘The Enfield Poltergeist’: New doc explores the creepy, infamous haunting - National The Enfield Poltergeist: BBC Bill Wilkins — Investigation and Evidence Enfield Poltergeist Real Voice Recordings (Bill) | YouTube The Enfield Poltergeist RARE BBC FOOTAGE | YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

Episode 340: In the early 1980s, a wave of fear with its origins in Canada, swept across North America, igniting what would become known as the Satanic Panic. This moral hysteria, fueled by sensationalized media reports and dubious claims of widespread satanic ritual abuse, had its roots in a controversial book published in 1980 titled “Michelle Remembers.” As the panic spread, it manifested in several high-profile cases across Canada. One of the most notorious incidents occurred in Martensville, Saskatchewan, where unfounded allegations of ritual abuse at a local daycare center led to multiple arrests and a community torn apart by suspicion and fear. Other cases emerged in various provinces, each feeding into the growing narrative of a vast, underground network of satanic cults preying on innocent children. Sources: Michelle Remembers by Smith, Michelle | Internet Archive Michelle Remembers — fiction disguised as fact Devil Worship Exposing Satan's Underground [Geraldo Rivera] [1988] [VHS] | YouTube [VHS] Law Enforcement Guide to Satanic Cults - (1994) | YouTube Parents From McMartin Preschool Scandal Discuss Aftermath Of Child Sex Abuse Case | Oxygen Official Site UNCOVER SEASON 6- SATANIC PANIC: Transcripts | Listen | CBC Radio Hell to pay: Revisiting the Martensville satanic sex scandal (2003) - The Fifth Estate | YouTube 1995 CanLII 4037 (SK CA) | R. v. Sterling | CanLII 2003 SKQB 559 (CanLII) | K. v. Miazga | CanLII 2007 SKCA 57 (CanLII) | Kvello v. Miazga | CanLII Aug 12, 1990, page 8 - The Independent at Newspapers.com Did Satanic Panic Influence The West Memphis Three Case? | Oxygen Official Site West Memphis Three: What You Should Know About Their Wrongful Conviction High Magick Satan Wants You | Film Satan Wants You | JustWatch The Strange Origins of the Satanic Panic | CBC Arts Believe the Children: Re-Reading the Satanic Panic Through Michelle Remembers How a doctor and his patient sparked a global ‘Satanic Panic’ It’s Time to Revisit the Satanic Panic | NYT Satanic panic: Documentary takes a new look at Michelle Remembers book America's Satanic Panic Returns — This Time Through QAnon We Believe the Children: A Moral Panic in the 1980s | Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

This bonus episode of Dark Poutine is brought to you by MasterCard. In this special episode, we’re exploring a growing threat hitting more close to home than ever—cybercrime. We’ve dived deep into all sorts of dark tales before, but this one is a bit different because it’s happening right now, affecting people and businesses across Canada.   Sources: Mastercard Trust Centre | Cybersecurity Solutions for Every Business mastercard.ca/trust webcrunchers.com | Wayback Machine Elk Cloner John Draper Michael Calce Mafiaboy’s story points to Net weaknesses Meet Mafiaboy, The 'Bratty Kid' Who Took Down The Internet 'Mafiaboy' breaks silence, paints 'portrait of a hacker' | CNN A Q&A with MafiaBoy Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada | FinTRAC Cyber attacks in Canada | Konbriefing.com Why Canada has so many cyberattacks—and why we're all at risk | MacLeans Cyber attacks are getting easier, experts warn after 3rd federal incident | GlobalNews National Equifax hacked: Canadians among those exposed by credit monitoring company’s data breach - National PIPEDA Findings #2019-001: Investigation into Equifax Inc. and Equifax Canada Co.’s compliance with PIPEDA in light of the 2017 breach of personal information - Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Am I Impacted? | LifeLabs LifeLabs hack: What Canadians need to know about the health data breach | GlobalNews Privacy breach alerts and information | Province of NS Cyber Incident | ADSC Ticketmaster Data Security Incident Cyber security and cybercrime challenges of Canadian businesses, 2017 The Daily — Impact of cybercrime on Canadian businesses, 2021 Canadian Small Business Cybersecurity Survival Guide - Canadian Chamber of Commerce Nearly half of small businesses have experienced random cyberattacks in the past year | CFIB Ransomware/ Cyber Incident | Toronto Zoo Baseline cyber threat assessment: Cybercrime - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Cyber Attacks in Canada 2023: A Year in Review Criminal hackers 'very likely' to pose threat to national security, economy in near term: report | CBC News Data Responsibility & Governance Practices | Personal Data Security Cybercrime: an overview of incidents and issues in Canada | RCMP Significant Cyber Incidents | Strategic Technologies Program | CSIS National Cyber Threat Assessment 2023-2024 | Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2024

On the night of September 6, 1958, Aaron “Bud’ Jenkins was stabbed to death as he slept in his barracks at the Naval base in Esquimalt on Vancouver Island here in British Columbia. A man named Leo Mantha confessed to the crime, was tried, found guilty of 1st-degree murder, and executed in 1959. He was the last person ever to be executed in British Columbia and the 3rd last to be executed in Canada. At the time, executions were rare, and most Canadian death penalty verdicts were commuted to life in prison. After revisiting the crime, the consensus among experts today is that anyone else would have been charged with manslaughter or 2nd-degree murder, and not 1st-degree murder. So why do Leo Mantha hang? The fact that Leo Mantha was gay was the only factor that made him stand out at the time of the crime. Was his a hanging by homophobia? Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/506263024/ https://johnhoward.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/the-death-penalty-any-nations-shame-march-2001.pdf https://xtramagazine.com/power/leo-manthas-last-gasp-60415 https://ejusa.org/resource/wasteful-inefficient/#:~:text=Many%20people%20believe%20that%20the,making%20it%20much%20more%20expensive. https://www.nacdl.org/Content/Race-and-the-Death-Penalty https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/lgbtq/background-contexte.html https://www.westerncriminology.org/documents/WCR/v08n2/weinrath.pdf https://www.statista.com/topics/2943/aboriginal-crime-and-justice-in-canada/#topicOverview https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/rrbb-bbrr/results-resultats.html#:~:text=A%20similar%20trend%20was%20observed,%2D07%20to%202015%2D16. https://www.nathaniel.ca/2014/05/07/leo-manthas-last-gasp/ https://bcanuntoldhistory.knowledge.ca/1960/homosexuality-decriminalized https://globalnews.ca/news/5238533/leo-mantha-last-bc-execution/ https://www.nathaniel.ca/2009/05/03/bcs-last-execution/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

Episode 338: The Great North American Ice Storm of January 1998 was a devastating natural disaster caused by five consecutive ice storms affecting eastern Ontario, southern Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, northern New York, and central Maine. Montreal and southern Quebec were hardest hit, with freezing rain from January 4th to 9th accumulating up to 100 millimetres, collapsing trees, power lines, and steel towers. Nearly 3.5 million Quebecers and 600,000 Ontarians lost power, with blackouts lasting up to 33 days. The storm claimed 34 lives and led to the largest Canadian military deployment since the Korean War. The disaster tested the resilience of residents, who endured extreme cold and isolation while demonstrating heroism and community spirit. Sources: Jan 07, 1998, page 1 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com The 1998 ice storm that called for the deployment of 16,000 military personnel | Weather Network Ice storm changes the way cities prepare for disasters 1998 Ice Storm – Operation Recuperation - Veterans Affairs Canada Ice Storm '98 relived: A handful of Quebecers look back Lessons learned from the ice storm of 1998 Timeline | Ice Storm 1998: Immersion in the Black and the Cold 25th Anniversary of the Devastating 1998 Ice Storm in the Northeast The Worst Natural Disaster in Canadian History (Ice Storm 1998) | Discover Montreal 1998 ice storm led to better preparation for disasters in Quebec | Global News Montrealers remember the ice storm of 1998, 25 years later | Global News 25th anniversary of ice storm brings back chilling memories for Quebecers | CBC News 25 years later: Quebec remembers ice storm that plunged province into darkness | CTV News https://www.hydroquebec.com/ice-storm-1998/a-perfect-storm.html January 1998 North American ice storm David Pratt, "Ice Storm 1998" on Feb. 4th, 1998 Ice storm 1998: Lessons learned | Wayback Machine 2023 Canada ice storm https://www.hydroquebec.com/ice-storm-1998/ 25 years later: Quebec remembers ice storm that plunged province into darkness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024

On the evening of February 14, 1985, Valentine’s Day, at around 6:00 p.m., Bryan Hart of Colborne, Ontario, came home to a quiet house after work. He looked around the house for his wife, Betty, but could not find her. The couple’s 19-year-old son had already been home for an hour and a half. Michael said he hadn’t seen his mom but had noticed a pair of glasses she wore sitting on the landing leading into the basement. Thinking his mother was out somewhere, Michael picked up the glasses and put them on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen for safekeeping. On learning about the glasses from Michael, Bryan felt compelled to check the basement. It was the only place he hadn’t checked yet. In the cellar, Bryan discovered Betty lying on her side in a vast pool of blood. She was unresponsive. Bryan raced back upstairs and told his son to call an ambulance. Marguerite Elizabeth (Betty) Hart, 46, was dead. Among Betty’s many injuries, her throat had been slashed. Early on, the OPP presumed Betty’s wounds to be self-inflicted, but not all was as it appeared. Sources: 1987 CanLII 124 (ON CA) | R. v. Moran | CanLII SCC Docket | Donald Philip John Moran v. Her Majesty the Queen Mar 09, 1985, page 3 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Mar 12, 1985, page 2 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Mar 13, 1985, page 2 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Mar 14, 1985, page 2 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Apr 30, 1985, page 7 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Jul 23, 1985, page 5 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Jun 06, 1985, page 2 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Jun 28, 1985, page 6 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Jan 08, 1986, page 7 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com Jan 08, 1986, page 32 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 09, 1986, page 15 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 16, 1986, page 62 - Waterloo Region Record at Newspapers.com Jan 16, 1986, page 10 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 17, 1986, page 8 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 18, 1986, page 8 - Waterloo Region Record at Newspapers.com http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/CTPL/CTPL002508964pf_0156.pdf http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/CTPL/CTPL002508964pf_0155.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

In November of 2002, friends and family of 25-year-old Fort McMurray DJ Robert LeVoir became concerned that they hadn’t heard from him in over two weeks. Although he’d been a troubled guy, struggling with drugs, cocaine in particular, it wasn’t like Robert to be out of touch for so long. They worried about his welfare and began searching for him, eventually involving the RCMP. To Robert’s family, the RCMP appeared to be doing little to find their loved one. However, behind closed doors, investigators were working on a tip from a man claiming Robert’s roommate, Dax Richard Mack, also a DJ, had murdered Robert LeVoir and disposed of his body. Sources: 2006 ABQB 324 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII 2007 ABQB 182 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII 2012 ABCA 42 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII SCC Appeal File No. 35093 — 2013 2014 SCC 58 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII Supreme Court upholds Fort McMurray murder conviction Top court upholds Alberta conviction in boost for ‘Mr. Big’ tactics Mr Big Operations: Innovative Investigative Technique or Threat to Justice? Mr. Big: Undercover Sting Operations Mr. Big: An RCMP Production Revisiting “Mr. Big” Confessions: R v Mack No New Friends: A Look at the Law Relating to Mr. Big in R. v. Hart : Royle Law | Criminal and DUI Lawyers Toronto “Mr. Big” Operation: SCC constrains but doesn’t eliminate the practice. 2022 ABQB 522 (CanLII) | Mack v Warden of Grande Cache Institution | CanLII A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF MR. BIG OPERATIONS BY CANADA’S POLICE by Chanel J. Blais Mr. Big — Brilliant police strategy, or dangerous and coercive? Robert Cecil William LeVoir (1977-2002) - Find a Grave Shocore - Bonecracker | YouTube Owen Beverly Beattie Owen Beattie RvJeanvennebyArghavanGerami Apr 23, 2004, page 6 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Jul 06, 2004, page 6 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 23 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 7 - The Daily Herald-Tribune at Newspapers.com Apr 22, 2004, page 3 - Fort McMurray Today at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 3 - Fort McMurray Today at Newspapers.com May 10, 2006, page 7 - The Daily Herald-Tribune at Newspapers.com Feb 21, 2008, page 6 - Star-Phoenix at Newspapers.com Feb 21, 2008, page 23 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Killer DJ appeal turfed | Edmonton Sun High court upholds Mr. Big conviction Shocking the Conscience: Public Responses to Police Use of the “Mr. Big” Technique Mr. Big — Brilliant police strategy, or dangerous and coercive? | Edmonton Sun Gangsters Out Blog | The Dirty Few MC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024

On December 18, 2014, 101-year-old Ernest Côté, a decorated World War II veteran, became the target of a violent home invasion. The assailant, Ian Bush, gained entry to Côté's secure condo building using fake City of Ottawa identification. Bush proceeded to rob and terrorize the elderly war hero, binding his hands, taping his mouth shut, and leaving him to suffocate with a plastic bag over his head. However, Côté's remarkable strength and presence of mind allowed him to break free, cut a hole in the bag, and call for help. Little did anyone know that Côté's bravery would not only save his own life but would also lead to the resolution of a gruesome unsolved triple homicide from 2007. The evidence Côté preserved, particularly the duct tape used to gag him, provided the crucial DNA link that connected Bush to the murders of retired tax court judge Alban Garon, 77, his wife Raymonde Garon, 73, and their friend Marie-Claire Beniskos, 78. These three victims, all in their 70s, had been found hogtied, beaten, and suffocated in the Garons' luxury condo, leaving investigators baffled for years. Sources: "Alban Garon" - Search - Newspapers.com™ Alban Garon | Wikipedia Ernest Côté | Wikipedia Ernest Adolphe Côté | The Canadian Encyclopedia Riviera One and Two - 1500 and 1510 Riverside Dr Remembering the life of Marie-Claire Beniskos Marie-Claire Beniskos | News, Videos & Articles Ernest Cote | News, Videos & Articles D-Day 70th Anniversary: Battle by the numbers | YouTube Ian Bush Charged in 2007 Triple Homicide | CBC Youtube Ian Bush - Search | National Post Gruesome details by pathologist in Ian Bush triple-murder trial Man guilty in murder of Ot\xadtawa tax judge | Calgary Herald Guilty verdict in 'brutal, gratuitous' Ottawa triple murder | CBC News 2017 ONSC 422 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII 2017 ONSC 7426 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII 2017 ONSC 7627 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII 2024 ONCA 245 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII ‘I was mad as a wasp,’ says 101-year-old war vet home invasion victim Ernest Côté: 101-year-old veteran who survived home invasion dies - National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2024

Episode 334: In this episode, we look at a tragic case of domestic violence that shook the small community of New Germany, Nova Scotia. On June 30, 2010, the quiet parking lot of a local grocery store became the scene of a horrific crime that would forever change the lives of the Eisnor family. Wayne Paul Eisnor, driven by jealousy and an unwillingness to let go, confronted his estranged wife, Tina Mae Illingworth-Eisnor, as she sat in her van. In a shocking act of violence that unfolded in broad daylight, Wayne shot Tina twice in the head, ending her life and then turned the gun on himself. Wayne, although he suffered brain damage, survived his wound. Here, we explore the events leading up to this devastating moment, the aftermath of the shooting, and the complex legal proceedings that followed, including Wayne’s claims of amnesia, shedding light on a case that left a community in disbelief and a family deeply torn. Sources: Obituary: Tina Mae "Illingworth" Eisnor | Sweenys Funeral Home Tina Illingworth-Eisnor | Facebook SHAID Tree Animal Shelter New Germany, Nova Scotia Canada New Germany & Area Holland's Carriers Limited | New Germany NS Alleged Killer in New Germany Shooting Asks for Lawyer | CJHK 2013 NSSC 241 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII 2013 NSSC 263 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII R. v. Eisnor (W.P.), (2013) 336 N.S.R.(2d) 381 (SC) | vLex 2015 NSCA 64 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII R. v. Eisnor (W.P.), (2015) 362 N.S.R.(2d) 157 (CA) | vLex Search Results: Tina Eisnor | Global News Search Results: Tina Eisnor | CTV News Search Results: Tina Eisnor | CBC News Gender Based Violence in Canada | Learn the Facts Victims of police-reported family and intimate partner violence in Canada, 2021 Intimate partner violence: Experiences of young women in Canada, 2018 Our Work | Funding For Violence Prevention Programs | Getting Women Out Of Violence Resources: Family and Intimate Partner Violence in Canada Domestic Abuse Help in Canada Wayne Eisnor guilty of 1st-degree murder | CBC News Tina Eisnor's children 'deeply conflicted' after father's guilty verdict Atlantic News | Local Breaking | CTV News Atlantic Appeal dismissed in case of man who shot himself in the head, causing amnesia Get help with family violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024

Episode 333: On the evening of July 18, 1977, five local teenagers were relaxing, drinking and listening to music near Ferry Island Park on the banks of the Fraser River just east of Chilliwack. It was a beautiful summer night. At 9:40 p.m., a man appeared from the underbrush armed with a rifle and, without a word, began shooting. Four of the teens were killed: Brothers from Rosedale, Jan Christiaan “John” Den Hertog,16, and Evert “Ed” Den Hertog, 19, Egbert “Bert” Menger, 19, of Clearbrook and Rosedale resident Leola Corrinne Guliker, 16. The killer sped off in Evert Den Hertog’s truck, while the only survivor, fifteen-year-old Adrian “Eddie” Menger, Egbert’s younger brother, fled and sought help. The terrified community, stunned by the senseless slayings, began burying their dead while police sought a killer. More than a month later, they had their man — 23-year-old Walter Murray Madsen of Chilliwack. Madsen had then dumped all four victims into the Fraser, hoping the water would hide the evidence of his horrific crime. Madsen’s bizarre motives for the shootings and further plans were revealed at his trial in 1978. Leola Guliker’s body was not found until nine months after the shooting, just days after Madsen was sentenced to life in prison for her killing and the three others. Sources: https://thereach.pastperfectonline.com/byperson?keyword=Madsen,%20Walter%20Murray walter madsen sentence 1978 CRIMES ON TEENAGERS IN THE FRASER VALLEY | Victims and Vandals http://richardislivingwithals.blogspot.com/2013/03/bert-menger.html walter madsen The Old Man in the rain CRIMES ON TEENAGERS IN THE FRASER VALLEY | Victims and Vandals http://pgplweb02.lib.pg.bc.ca:8080/fedora/get/pgc:1978-04-12/ilives:viewerSdef/getViewer Full text of "The Daily Colonist (1977-09-01)" https://newspaperarchive.com/medicine-hat-news-sep-02-1977-p-2/ Apr 14, 1978, page 9 - Red Deer Advocate at Newspapers.com Full text of "The Daily Colonist (1978-04-18)" http://authormjpreston.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-old-man-in-rain-following-rosedale.html CRASH IN\xadVES\xadTI\xadGATED AS MUR\xadDER-SUI\xadCIDE | Vancouver Sun Jenneke Everdina “Jennie” Den Bruin Den Hertog ... Evert “Eddie” Den Hertog (1957-1977) - Find a... Jan Christiaan “John” Den Hertog (1961-1977) -... Barend (Bernie) Den Hertog Barend Den Hertog Obituary - Chilliwack, BC May 20, 1987, page 6 - The Chilliwack Progress at Newspapers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024

Episode 332: In this episode of Dark Poutine, we delve into a troubling chapter of British Columbia’s history that reveals the deep-seated racism and fear that plagued our past. D’Arcy Island, a small and isolated landmass off the coast of Vancouver Island, became home to a leprosy colony from 1891 to 1924. But this wasn’t just any colony; it was a place where Chinese immigrants who had contracted the disease were forcibly sent to live out their days in harsh and inhumane conditions, far from society’s view. Leprosy, now known as Hansen’s disease, has been misunderstood and deeply feared throughout history. The disease, although not highly contagious and treatable today, was seen as a mark of shame and led to the isolation of those afflicted. The establishment of the D’Arcy Island colony was rooted not only in fear of the disease but also in the racist attitudes of the time, which viewed Chinese immigrants as expendable and less deserving of care. Sources: Leprosy | WHO D'Arcy Island Marine Park W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations: History & Territory The Creation of Indian Reserves and their Impact On The W̱SÁNEĆ Nation British Columbia Indian Treaties In Historical Perspective An introduction to First Nations' history in the Gulf Islands Tales from the Vault: The lepers of D'Arcy Island The lepers of D'Arcy Island The Dark Past Of D'Arcy Island • British Columbia Magazine How a tiny island off Victoria became part of B.C.’s racist history - UBC News ‘Island of Death’: BC’s Forgotten Racist Leper Colony Health campaigners call for an end to the use of the word leper D'Arcy Island | Wikipedia Chinese Canadian historic places receive provincial recognition Chinese Canadian Historic Places | PDF A Measure of Value: The Story of the D'Arcy Island Leper Colony By Chris Yorath | Google Books City of Victoria Archives | International Leprosy Association - History of Leprosy Tracadie and D’Arcy and Bentinck Islands (Canada) | International Leprosy Association - History of Leprosy The Lepers of Tracadie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2024

Episode 331: On November 8, 2012, in a bloody crime scene, police discovered the body of 43-year-old Panagiota “Yota” Zerbinos in her daughter’s basement suite in the Fleetwood neighbourhood of Surrey, B.C. Yota had been brutally stabbed 24 times and left under a blanket; the murder weapon, a kitchen knife, was still in her chest. Two days later, Yota’s 28-year-old daughter, Gloria Crystle Zerbinos, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. She pleaded not guilty, citing her schizophrenia, drug abuse and other complex mental health issues, claiming she was not criminally responsible for her mother’s death. Gloria was held at Alouette Correctional Centre for Women. However, as court proceedings continued, another inmate, 51-year-old April Peregooda, was found unresponsive in Gloria Zerbinos’s cell. Sources: B.C. woman who killed mother sentenced for second murder while serving time | CBC News Woman arrested in death of B.C. jail inmate | CBC News 2018 BCSC 2464 (CanLII) | R. v G.C.Z | CanLII 2019 BCSC 584 (CanLII) | R. v Zerbinos | CanLII "Gloria Zerbinos" - Search - Newspapers.com™ Surrey woman to stand trial for allegedly murdering her mother - Surrey Leader Surrey woman guilty of murder for stabbing her mother 24 times Remembering the life of Panagiota Zerbinos Panagiota Zerbinos Obituary (2012) - Legacy Remembers From straight A's to accused of stabbing her mom 24 times Mom's body was found in daughter's Surrey suite, trial hears Surrey woman was afraid to be alone with her daughter, murder trial hears Woman sentenced for prison murder in Maple Ridge 2004: Alouette Correctional Centre for Women - Province of British Columbia Ex-strip\xadper guilty of mother’s mur\xadder | The Province Surrey woman who murdered her mother can apply for parole in 12 years Facebook | Gloria Zerbinos Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Former stripper on trial for mom's murder suffered delusions, court hears Vernon woman killed in jail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2024

Episode 330: In this episode, we explore a horrific case that shocked both Hollywood and Canada - the brutal murder of Iana Kasian by her fiancé, graphic novelist and filmmaker Blake Leibel. On May 26, 2016, the mutilated body of 30-year-old Iana Kasian was discovered in the West Hollywood apartment she shared with Leibel. What makes this case particularly chilling is not just the gruesome nature of the crime but the background of the perpetrator himself. Blake Leibel, born into a wealthy Canadian family, had relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. As a graphic novelist and aspiring filmmaker, Leibel had contributed to a work titled “Syndrome,” which eerily foreshadowed the brutal manner in which he would later take Kasian's life. The timing of this heinous act adds another layer of tragedy to the story. Kasian, originally from Ukraine, had given birth to the couple's daughter just three weeks before her murder. What should have been a joyous time for the new parents instead became a nightmare that would leave a child without her mother and a family shattered. Sources: Blake Leibel | Tumblr "Iana Kasian" - Search - Newspapers.com™ Canadian Legal Information Institute — Eleanor Leibel Wayback Machine — Charging Document for Blake Leibel 'I thought he was very happy'; Toronto tycoon's son accused of torturing girlfriend, draining her body of blood Jealousy over baby drove Canadian Blake Leibel to torture, kill girlfriend, L.A. prosecutor tells jury FULL INTERVIEW - Lorne Leibel Apache 47' Owner & Driver May 30, 2016, page 29 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com People v. Leibel, No. B291049 | Casetext Search + Citator Blake Leibel | Additional Crew, Director, Animation Department Blake Leibel murder | News, Videos & Articles Son of wealthy Toronto family arrested in L.A. after mother of his newborn found dead in apartment Filmmaker Blake Leibel Found Guilty of Grisly First-Degree Murder Canadian Blake Leibel found guilty in California court of murdering and torturing girlfriend Autopsy report reveals graphic details in 2016 murder of model in West Hollywood HUNTER: Toronto rich kid killer Blake Leibel gets true crime TV treatment https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/the-iana-kasian-hollywood-murder Murder of Iana Kasian The Blake Leibel story: Here's everything you need to know Hollywood horror story: The inside story of Canadian accused killer Blake Leibel Graphic novelist ordered to pay nearly $42 million in fiancee’s torture murder 5 horrific details about the murder of Iana Kasian May 30, 2016, page 29 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com Young Developer Buys Reba McEntire’s Former Spread - Hartford Courant Cody Leibel: Racedriver biography - career and success Cody Leibel - Stats, Contract, Salary & More Guelph Storm Cody Leibel goes big in Beverly Park with purchase of Reba McEntire’s former home Katy Perry completes $18-million deal for developer Cody Leibel's Beverly Crest home Death by Fame on ID: Where is Blake Leibel Now? Hollywood Horror Writer Turned Killer: The Blake Leibel Story (True Crime Documentary) From the ThatChapter community on Reddit: Comic Book Killer | The Case of Blake Leibel - That Chapter Judge Awards $41.6 Million to Family of Woman Murdered in WeHo by Her Wealthy Boyfriend https://www.amazon.com/Syndrome-Daniel-Quantz/dp/1932386998/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2024

Episode 329: On October 28, 2022, Paul Pelosi, husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was brutally attacked in his San Francisco home. The perpetrator? A 42-year-old Canadian man named David DePape. Born and raised in British Columbia, DePape's journey from a small-town Canadian to an alleged political extremist is a disturbing tale of online radicalization. As we'll explore in this episode, DePape became immersed in far-right conspiracy theories and extremist ideologies, particularly those aligned with QAnon and other conspiratorial narratives. The attack on Paul Pelosi serves as a chilling reminder of how online misinformation and conspiracy theories can lead to real-world violence. We'll examine how DePape's beliefs evolved, the role of social media echo chambers in his radicalization, and the broader implications of this case for Canadian and American society. Join us as we unravel the events leading up to that fateful night in San Francisco and explore the dark undercurrents of extremism that can turn an ordinary Canadian into a violent offender on the international stage. Sources: TIMELINE: Latest updates after Paul Pelosi attacked inside San Francisco home Paul Pelosi 911 call transcript: Read what he told SFPD What to Know About Agonal Breathing SFPD says Pelosi attack 'not random' Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) on X Search: David DePape | The Star r/insanepeoplefacebook David DePape's Blog ADL | QAnon Backgrounder START QAnon Research Brief_5_26 David Depape | News, Videos & Articles | Global News Accused in assault on Nancy Pelosi’s husband grew up in B.C. | Globe and Mail Man Accused of Attacking Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Left Trail of Far-Right Hate | Vice Who is David DePape? Pelosi attack suspect revelled in conspiracy theories 911 call from Paul Pelosi during attack released | YouTube SFPD Body Camera Footage of Attack on Paul Pelosi (Oct. 28, 2022) | YouTube United States vs. David Wayne Depape Accused in assault on Nancy Pelosi’s husband grew up in B.C. Election denial movement in the United States | Wikipedia Testimony on American Confidence in Elections Deep state in the United States | Wikipedia Attack on Paul Pelosi | Wikipedia Paul Pelosi Cover Up Gypsy Taub’s BIO Alleged Paul Pelosi attacker posted multiple conspiracy theories | CNN Politics Pelosi attacker was immersed in 2020 election conspiracies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2024

Episode 328: On June 30, 2009, the serene waters of the Rideau Canal in Kingston, Ontario, revealed a dark and tragic secret. A submerged car discovered that day contained the bodies of three teenage sisters—Zainab (19), Sahar (17), and Geeti (13) Shafia—along with their father's first wife, Rona Muhammad Amir (52). What initially appeared to be a tragic accident soon unravelled into a chilling tale of premeditated murder. The perpetrators, Mohammad Shafia, his second wife, Tooba Mohammad Yahya, and their son, Hamed, were arrested on July 23, 2009, and later convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Shockingly, the victims were Mohammad Shafia's daughters and his first wife. This heinous act, driven by twisted notions of family honour, shocked the nation and highlighted the grim reality of honour-based violence. Join us as we delve into the harrowing details of the Shafia family murders, a case that not only captivated Canada but also sparked crucial conversations about domestic violence and the challenges faced by immigrant families in preserving their cultural values while integrating into a new society. Sources: 2016 ONCA 812 (CanLII) | R. v. Shafia | CanLII 2013 ONCA 248 (CanLII) | R. v. Kailayapillai | CanLII 2004 BCSC 998 (CanLII) | R. v. Atwal | CanLII 2002 BCSC 928 (CanLII) | R. v. Nahar | CanLII 2004 BCCA 77 (CanLII) | R. v. Nahar | CanLII Chronology of events in the Shafia murders Inside the Shafia killings that shocked a nation Portrait of Hamed Shafia, a young 'honour killer' The Shafia case’s abandoned minivan, submerged car and damaged SUV Honour based Violence – Indo Canadian Women’s Association Apparent Modern-Day Incidence in Canada - Preliminary Examination of so-called Honour Killings in Canada Man who murdered family in 'honour killing' became jailhouse religious tyrant Preliminary Examination of so-called “Honour Killings” in Canada - Open Government Portal Gendered Violence, Cultural Otherness, and Honour Crimes in Canadian National Logics on JSTOR Honour-based violence | Royal Canadian Mounted Police Domestic Violence Resources | Canadian Association of Social Workers Honour Killings | Canada Commons Types of Femicide | Femicide in Canada Honour Based Violence & Forced Marriage – Canadian Police Knowledge Network Problematizing “Honour Crimes” within the Canadian Context Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2024

Episode 327: Maple Batalia, a 19-year-old college student studying health sciences, was also a working model and actress and loved to paint. On the night of September 28, 2011, after a late-night study session at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus, she was shot and attacked with a knife in a parking lot as she left the campus library. The savage nature of the attack left her with multiple gunshot wounds and severe stab wounds to her head. Despite efforts to save her, Maple succumbed to her injuries at a Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminister. Suspicion immediately fell on Maple’s ex-boyfriend, Gurjinder (Gary) Dhaliwal, with whom she’d broken up a month before. Dhaliwal refused to leave Maple alone and obsessively contacted her since their breakup, and he had been violent with her. Days before her murder, Dhaliwal had violently confronted Maple, and police became involved, telling him to stay away. Dhaliwal claimed innocence after Maple’s slaying, but his relationship with his friend Gursimar (Gary) Bedi proved to be his undoing. Sources: 2016 BCSC 1930 (CanLII) | R. v. Bedi | CanLII 2016 BCSC 1966 (CanLII) | R. v. Dhaliwal | CanLII 2016 BCSC 2528 (CanLII) | R. v. Dhaliwal | CanLII 2017 BCSC 292 (CanLII) | R. v. Bedi | CanLII Do You Know the Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse? Maple Batalia | Global News Maple Batalia's mother speaks out Maple Batalia Arts Scholarship by House of Kiran RIP Maple Batalia | Facebook Maple Batalia | Krystal Kiran With no suspects, murder victim's family can only mourn, and wait “A jewel of mine”: The murder of Maple Batalia and Gendered Violence in the Mainstream News Media Maple (2017) Ex-boyfriend gets 21 years without parole in B.C. on-campus murder Jealous ex-boyfriend pleads guilty to young woman’s murder in B.C. New photos released in relation to Batalia killing Maple Batalia was Gunned Down– More Deadly Violence Against Women Family outraged after Maple Batalia's killer given temporary release from prison Saturday Canadian Actress and College Student Is Gunned Down Leaving Campus Library | Oxygen Official Site Maple Batalia's death 'was like stomping on a flower right before it blooms' Story of teen’s tragic death shared in Fraser-Cascade schools 2017: Jasleen and Maple - Capilano University With no suspects, murder victim's family can only mourn, and wait Maple Batalia (1992-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

Episode 326: Between 1869 and 1948, over 100,000 children from the United Kingdom were sent to Canada and other British commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa as part of the British Home Children migration scheme. This movement was initiated to alleviate the burden of poverty and overcrowded workhouses in Britain by providing these children with opportunities abroad. However, the reality for many of these children was harsh. In Canada, they were often placed with farm families where boys worked as labourers and girls as domestic servants. While some found caring homes, many others faced neglect, abuse, and exploitation. The children were frequently moved from one placement to another, leading to instability and a lack of proper education. Despite these hardships, many British Home Children contributed significantly to Canadian society, with some even enlisting in the military during the World Wars. Today, it is estimated that over ten percent of the Canadian population are descendants of these children, though many remain unaware of this heritage. Sources: British Home Children - Veterans Affairs Canada Home Children - Government of Canada Who are the British Home Children Home Children Canada BRITISH HOME CHILDREN IN CANADA Home Children Home Children Canada Welcome to British Home Children Descendants Barnardo Home Records The British Home Children The Victorian Workhouse Home Children (1869-1930) - ArchiviaNet - Library and Archives Canada Making the Canadian Flag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

Episode 325: Edward H. Rulloff was a 19th-century Canadian-born serial killer renowned for his exceptional intellect and heinous crimes. Rulloff exhibited prodigious intellectual abilities from a young age. He was a polymath with expertise in various fields, including linguistics, where he made significant contributions, proposing theories on the origin of languages. Despite his scholarly achievements, Rulloff's life was marred by a series of crimes that began with the mysterious disappearance of his wife, Harriet Schutt Rulloff and their young daughter, Priscilla Charlotte Rulloff, in 1845, which many suspected to be his doing. His erudition earned him a reputation as one of the most learned men of his time, even while he was incarcerated. Rulloff's criminal activities were as notorious as his intellect was celebrated. He was involved in a string of burglaries and was eventually implicated in multiple murders. His undoing was the killing of a store clerk, Frederick Merrick, during a robbery attempt. His two accomplices, Al Jarvis and Billy Dexter, also died while fleeing the crime scene. Rulloff was suspected of doing away with them. He was soon captured and held for trial. Despite attempts to use his intellectual prowess as a defence, Rulloff was convicted and sentenced to death. His execution in 1871 was a significant event, as many viewed his death as the tragic end of a brilliant yet malevolent mind. Sources: Edward H. Rulloff - Wikipedia Murder by Gaslight: The Man of Two Lives. Edward Rulloff | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers The Life and Madness of Edward H. Rulloff | Victorian Gothic Edward H. Rulloff: The Veil of Secrecy Removed: Freeman, E H: 9781461142751: Books - Amazon.ca Rogue Scholar: The Sinister Life and Celebrated Death of Edward H. Rulloff (By: Richard W. Bailey) published: August, 2003: Richard W. Bailey: Books - Amazon.ca Rulloff’s Restaurant | The Story Rulloff : the great criminal and philologist / by Samuel D. Halliday. … - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library The Internal Narcissist: Why Your Ego Wants You To Suffer What the new science of narcissism says about narcissists | Psyche Ideas Ithaca history: What do you know about Edward Rulloff? Mark Twain Day By Day: The Day Mark Twain Defended A Serial Killer The Life and Death of Edward H. Rulloff by Herbert A. Wisbey, Jr. Edward H. Rulloff | Newspapers.com ABOUT MARK TWAIN: BIBLIOGRAPHIC ISSUE NUMBER 5 on JSTOR Rulloff's Restaurant | The Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2024

Episode 324: Sheree Fertuck, a 51-year-old businesswoman, mother of three, and grandmother from Saskatchewan, disappeared on December 7, 2015, after leaving her family’s lunch gathering at her mother’s farm in Kenaston to return to work at a nearby gravel pit. The next day, her abandoned gravel truck was found in the pit, with her personal belongings inside, raising immediate concerns about her unexplained disappearance. Despite extensive ground searches by her family, friends, and the police around the gravel pit and other locations, no trace of Sheree Fertuck has ever been found. RCMP and Sheree’s family believed she was abducted, or worse, murdered. As the weeks and months passed with no sign of Sheree, suspicion fell on her estranged husband, Gregory Mitchell Fertuck, 62. The pair had been going through a contentious divorce for some years. The RCMP undertook an undercover operation to acquire a confession to Sheree’s murder. Due to legal challenges and COVID restrictions hampering proceedings, it was not until June 2024 that this case was finally resolved. Sources: 2023 SKKB 200 (CanLII) | R. v Fertuck | CanLII Search: Sheree Fertuck | Newspapers.com Kenaston, Saskatchewan History – Village of Kenaston The Mr. Big Police Investigation - How Real Life Sting Operations Work in BC – Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group (DDLaw) The Mr. Big Sting in Canada - Jonathan Cross, thesis Mr. Big: Undercover Sting Operations RCMP Mr. Big sting on accused killer Greg Fertuck began with fake contest at bar offsale in Saskatoon | CBC News Greg Fertuck threatened to shoot, bury wife: Crown witnesses | CBC News 'I'll gut you like a fish': Daughter testifies Greg Fertuck had history of threats against her mom | CBC News Sheree Fertuck's sisters still searching for closure, justice 7 years after disappearance | CBC News 14 days, 35 witnesses: Who has testified so far at Greg Fertuck's 1st-degree murder trial | CBC News Greg Fertuck calls former lawyer as defence witness at his murder trial 'Show me the body': Closing arguments heard at Greg Fertuck murder trial Greg Fertuck 'never told me that he killed Sheree,' former girlfriend testifies at murder trial | CBC News Greg Fertuck's murder trial adjourned for final decision after closing arguments Sheree Fertuck | News, Videos & Articles | Global News Voir dire reopened so Fertuck can further cross-examine Crown witnesses at murder trial Fertuck acted out killing estranged wife in secretly recorded confession video Judge warns Greg Fertuck that court is not a 'playground' as murder trial resumes in Saskatoon | CBC News Latest request from accused killer Fertuck 'unacceptable,' says Crown Judge denies Fertuck's request for mistrial or to reopen murder trial Greg Fertuck found guilty of killing ex-wife after nearly three-year long trial Greg Fertuck found guilty of 1st-degree murder in 2015 disappearance of wife Sheree | CBC News Gregory Fertuck guilty of first-degree murder in death of estranged wife Sheree The Pit | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2024

Episode 323: In April 2014, a tragic shooting occurred at a sawmill in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Kevin Douglas Addison, 47, a former employee, opened fire at the Western Forest Products mill, killing Michael Lunn, 61, and Fred McEachern, 53, and injuring two others, Earl Kelly and Tony Sudar. Addison was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. Addison's actions shook the tight-knit Nanaimo community and highlighted critical issues surrounding workplace violence and safety in industrial settings. Sources: History of Nanaimo City History | Nanaimo Museum Home | Western Forest Products Western Forest Products | Wikipedia Frederick McEACHERN Obituary (2014) - Nanaimo, BC - The Times Colonist Michael Lunn Obituary (1952 - 2014) - Legacy Remembers UPDATE: Charges laid in deadly Nanaimo shooting 2016 BCSC 2352 (CanLII) | R. v. Addison | CanLII The shootings at Western Forest in Nanaimo point to a bigger problem Nanaimo mill shooting | News, Videos & Articles | Global News Kevin Addison tells court he shot four men at Nanaimo mill Doctor details autopsy results of Nanaimo mill shooting victims during trial Nanaimo mill shooter Addison’s name synonymous with ‘murderous violence’ Prosecutor relays chilling account of Nanaimo sawmill shooting Man accused in fatal Nanaimo mill shooting testifies in court Jul 13, 1955, page 16 - The Province at Newspapers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

Episode 322: Nova Scotia's rugged coastline and treacherous waters have made it a graveyard for ships throughout history. The SS Atlantic, a White Star Line steamship, sank off Nova Scotia on April 1, 1873, in one of the worst maritime disasters before the Titanic. On its 19th voyage from Liverpool to New York with around 975 people on board, the ship ran short of coal and diverted to Halifax. Navigational errors caused it to strike rocks near Prospect, Nova Scotia. Rough seas hindered lifeboat launches, trapping many passengers below deck. Local fishermen and others aided in rescue efforts, but 562 people perished, marking it the greatest civilian loss in the North Atlantic at that time. Sources: Nova Scotia Archives - Where the Land Meets the Sea: Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia HMS Tribune: Halifax's first maritime disaster is almost forgotten Atlantic's Last Stop by Robert Chaulk They Went Down To The Sea by lay Spicer Hypothermia: How long can someone survive in frigid water? The Chilling Truth About Cold Water SS Atlantic History - Rev. Ancient's Account The SS Atlantic | Canadian History Ehx The Final Voyage of SS Atlantic The S/S Atlantic of the White Star Line, disaster in 1873 HFX Studios The Wreck of the SS ATLANTIC - Halifax, NS 1873 SS Atlantic - The Mystery of the Davidsons' Grave The Grave of the Davidsons, from the SS Atlantic Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic | CBC News Shipwreck Treasures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2024

Episode 321: On August 10, 2018, the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick, was rocked by a horrific shooting that left four people dead. A man armed with a legally obtained assault-style rifle opened fire in a residential neighbourhood, killing two police officers and two civilians. Constables Robb Costello, 45, and Sara Burns, 43, were gunned down as they responded to reports of shots being fired. The civilian victims were 42-year-old Donnie Robichaud and his girlfriend, 32-year-old Bobbie Lee Wright. The perpetrator, 48-year-old Matthew Vincent Raymond, was arrested at the scene after exchanging gunfire with other officers. He was charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Raymond was charged with four counts of first-degree murder. At his 2020 trial, two psychiatrists testified that he had a mental disorder that rendered him incapable of understanding his violent actions at the time they were committed. On November 20, 2020, after a nine-week trial, a jury found Raymond not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder. Many members of the public, including some members of the victims’ families, feel justice was not served. Sources: City of Fredericton 237 Brookside Dr · 237 Brookside Dr, Fredericton, NB E3A 1V3 A summary of the Matthew Raymond quadruple murder trial ‘I am just shaking:’ What people saw and heard during Fredericton shooting Canada Police Say at Least 4 Dead in Shooting How the Fredericton shooting unfolded | CBC News A timeline of the deadly shooting in Fredericton Police update on Fredericton shooting Cst. Lawrence Robert “Robb” Costello Cst. Sara Mae Helen Burns Donnie Robichaud, father of 3, identified as victim in Fredericton shooting Obituary information for Bobbie Lee Wright Fredericton pair killed in shooting spree had just begun dating, friends and relatives say Thousands attend funeral service for Fredericton officers who made ‘the ultimate sacrifice’ ‘It was hard to calm him down,’ says former colleague of alleged Fredericton shooter Husband of slain Fredericton officer Cst. Sara Burns bids tearful goodbye | YouTube Fredericton police chief chokes up remembering her fallen officers | YouTube RCMP officers describe chaotic moments after they burst into Fredericton shooter’s apartment Jury finds Fredericton shooter Matthew Raymond not criminally responsible https://publications.gc.ca/Pilot/LoPBdP/BP/prb9922-e.htm http://criminalnotebook.ca/index.php/Not_Criminally_Responsible_Due_to_Mental_Disorder https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/csj-sjc/jsp-sjp/rr06_1/p1.html https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2023-r001/index-en.aspx https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/capsules/not-criminally-responsible-mental-illness/ https://www.canlii.org/en/commentary/doc/2023CanLIIDocs2081?resultId=8be757e84fed4313b03096185340c5fe&resultIndex=1&searchId=bc7cff8923204edf99f182a027c5a315 https://www.legalline.ca/legal-answers/firearm-possession-and-acquisition-licence-pal/ https://ottawafirearmsafety.ca/pal-application/ https://fseso.org/courses/ https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/canadian-residents Matthew Vincent Raymond | News, Videos & Articles | Global News 2018 Fredericton shooting A Legal History of the Regulation of Assault-Style Rifles in Canada Chinese SKS Semi-Automatic Rifle Firearms expert says rifle used in Fredericton shooting designed 'to kill,' mostly used for hunting | CBC News Man who killed four people in Fredericton denied new privileges by review board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2024

Episode 320: In 1991, the city of Vancouver was rocked by the brutal murder of 29-year-old Mary-Lynn Kimberly Breeden. Friends and family called her Lynn. The charred remains of her body were discovered in a dumpster, with a single bullet wound to the skull. What followed was a complex investigation that would uncover a web of deceit, greed, and cold-blooded violence. Through witness accounts, advances in forensic evidence, and detailed police work, detectives were able to piece together the chilling details of Breeden's final moments. Their investigation led them to a suspect named Christian Albert Cruz, a male stripper with a history of violence. As the case unfolded, a tragic tale of betrayal and desperation began to emerge, shedding light on the dark motivations that drove one man to commit such a heinous act. Join us as we delve into the story of the murder of Lynn Breeden and explore the complex human emotions and societal factors that can lead to such senseless violence. Sources: Mary-Lynn Breeden - Search - Newspapers.com™ Mary-Lynn Kimberly “Lynn” Breeden (1960-1991) -... No5 Orange - Dance and Pub Showroom - Vancouver’s famous Gastown Fraser Arms Hotel Watch V6A - A feature documentary by Ruggero Romano Online | Vimeo On Demand 1995 CanLII 523 (BC CA) | R. v. Cruz | CanLII 1998 CanLII 5951 (BC CA) | R. v. Cruz | CanLII The Murder of Mary Lynn Breeden The Use of Forensic Odontology to Solve a Forensic Science Case - Free Essay Example - Edubirdie Biography - Linda Agostini - Australian Dictionary of Biography The Charred Remains of Lynn Breeden Dental color measurement to predict DNA concentration in incinerated teeth for human identification. - Abstract - Europe PMC Saferstein, Richard. Criminalistics: an Introduction to Forensic Science. Pearson, 2017 edition. "Forensic Files" Charred Remains (TV Episode 1997) Forensic Files - Season 2, Episode 8 - Charred Remains - Full Episode Forensic Wheels: Christian Albert Cruz' 1980 Oldsmobile Omega (Lynn Breeden Death Car) Mary-Lynn Kimberly “Lynn” Breeden (1960-1991) -... Effect of Fire on DNA and its profiling in homicide cases Identifying Maui fire victims will depend heavily on DNA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2024

Episode 319: In the first two parts of our Shadows of Deception series, we delved into the abysmal depths of depravity exhibited by Dellen Millard and Mark Smich through the heinous murders of Tim Bosma and Laura Babcock. With Millard and Smich already incarcerated for their previous atrocities, a new investigation was launched into the 2012 death of Dellen's father, Wayne Millard, a wealthy aviation businessman. Initially presumed to be a suicide, the circumstances surrounding his demise came under intense scrutiny after his son's sensational arrests for the Bosma and Babcock murders. After their investigation, authorities arrested Dellen Millard and charged him with the first-degree murder of his father. This shocking twist cast a sinister shadow over the already grim narrative, painting Dellen Millard as a far more depraved criminal than initially realized – one willing to extinguish even the life of his own flesh and blood. It appears that Dellen Millard is a cold-blooded individual who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. Sources: Search: Dellen Millard | Canadian Legal Information Institute | CanLII 2018 ONSC 5602 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII CBC News | Wayward Son Dellen Millard | News, Videos & Articles | GlobalNews Letters Between Dellen Millard and Christina Noudga | PDF Serial killer Dellen Millard found guilty in prison stabbing incident Serial killer Dellen Millard gets one year in prison for role in prison stabbing | CBC News Ontario's top court dismisses Millard, Smich conviction appeals in murder of Hamilton's Tim Bosma | CBC News Serial killer Dellen Millard says he's too smart a crook to commit 'sloppy' Tim Bosma murder Rosie DiManno: Dellen Millard, convicted of first-degree murder in killing of Tim Bosma, Laura Babcock, is now on trial in the death of his father Millard murder ruled a suicide inside two days The Case of Serial Killer Dellen Millard In jailhouse interview, Dellen Millard admits for first time he had a part in Tim Bosma’s murder Killer Mark Smich’s move to medium-security prison outrages victims’ families Ann Brocklehurst, Dark Ambition: The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard & Mark Smich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2024

Episode 318: In the previous episode, we explored the shocking murder of Tim Bosma and the subsequent trial that brought two killers to justice. However, their trail of violence did not end there. In this second installment of our three-part series, we delve into the tragic case of Laura Babcock, 23, whose July 2012 disappearance from Toronto was eventually attributed to Dellen Millard and Mark Smich. We'll learn a bit about Laura’s life and examine the circumstances surrounding her vanishing and the painstaking yet unsuccessful search efforts to uncover her remains. You’ll hear disturbing details that emerged during the trial for her murder, shedding even more light on the twisted dynamics between Millard, Smich, and their unfortunate victim. This episode serves as a prelude to the final chapter, where we'll explore the most shocking revelation of all, that Dellen Millard also killed his father, Wayne, for his money. Sources: Search — Laura Babcock | Toronto Star Laura Babcock had an intense fear of death since childhood, court hears in murder trial for Dellen Millard and Mark Smich Laura Babcock had intense fear of death since childhood, court hears Toronto family receives death certificate years after daughter was murdered Who was Laura Babcock? A look into her life as the trial into her presumed death continues | CBC News Dellen Millard, Mark Smich found guilty of murder in Laura Babcock’s death What the jury didn't hear in the Laura Babcock murder trial Laura Babcock, horoscope for birth date 12 February 1989, born in Etobicoke, with Astrodatabank biography Dec 12, 2019, page A30 - Red Deer Advocate at Newspapers.com Dec 07, 2017, page 2 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com 2015 ONSC 6206 (CanLII) | R. v Millard and Smich | CanLII 2017 ONSC 7584 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII R. v. Ward-Jackson, (2018) O.J. No. 163 | PDF | Sentence (Law) | Crime & Violence 2018 ONSC 178 (CanLII) | R. v. Ward-Jackson | CanLII 2018 ONSC 5602 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII 2023 ONCA 418 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2024

Episode 317: Tim Bosma, a 32-year-old family man from Ancaster, Ontario, went missing in May 2013 after taking two men for a test drive of his truck. The two men were later identified as Dellen Millard, a 27-year-old heir to a Canadian aviation empire, and Mark Smich, a 24-year-old drug dealer and aspiring rapper. This case would expose the disturbing reality of Millard and Smich's cold-blooded violence and web of deceit. The investigation into Bosma's disappearance was just the beginning of uncovering the harrowing events surrounding Millard and Smich. In 2012, before Bosma's murder, they had killed Millard's 23-year-old ex-girlfriend, Laura Babcock. Later that same year, they shockingly took the life of Dellen's father, Wayne Millard. As the details of the Tim Bosma case unfold, the stage is set for the equally horrific events of the murders of Laura Babcock and Wayne Millard to come to light in parts 2 and 3 of this true crime series. The disturbing stories of these two killers, Dellen Millard and Mark Smich, reveal a chilling trail of devastation left for the families and communities impacted by their callous acts of violence. Sources: Tim Bosma: A timeline of the police investigation and murder trial Cellphone records to play big role in Tim Bosma murder trial | CBC News The Murder of Tim Bosma : The Devil Had a Name | CBC News Kijiji Statement Millard roommate testifies about visiting hangar on day Bosma disappeared | CBC News Hundreds attend Tim Bosma memorial service Wife of Tim Bosma pleads for his safe return - Toronto Clairmont: Whatever it takes to find Tim Bosma Hamilton will always remember Tim Bosma Tim Bosma remembered: father, husband, son and friend | CBC News Everything We Learned at the Tim Bosma Murder Trial Tim Bosma: The beginning. and the end ‘We have waited for justice’: Tim Bosma’s widow speaks Millard, Smich guilty verdict | Watch News Videos Online Tim Bosma Found Dead | Global News | YouTube Bosma Murder Charge | Global News | YouTube Search: Dellen Millard | Canadian Legal Information Institute | CanLII 2015 ONSC 6206 (CanLII) | R. v Millard and Smich | CanLII Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2024