Immersive, fact-based and responsible true crime storytelling
Go beyond the headlines with Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee as she carefully unravels some of Canada's most compelling crimes with meticulous research and a trauma-informed approach.
Release schedule: at least two episodes most months, whenever they're ready.
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Immersive, fact-based and responsible true crime storytelling
Go beyond the headlines with Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee as she carefully unravels some of Canada's most compelling crimes with meticulous research and a trauma-informed approach.
Release schedule: at least two episodes most months, whenever they're ready.
Subscribe and find out why Canadian True Crime is Canada's top independent podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[Part 3 of 4] In Part 3, we unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 and the contradictions at the heart of the case. A clear pattern emerges: the five accused players were repeatedly given the benefit of the doubt, while E.M. was scrutinized and cast as unreliable.
Thanks for your patience with this deep-dive series and for allowing us the time to give it the attention it deserves. Part 4 will wrap this series up, and then we’ll be back to our usual schedule.
Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts.
Our position is that the framing of the evidence in the written decision was unnecessary and damaging, with impact that extends far beyond the trial.
*Additional content warning: Graphic details of sexual acts.
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The Hockey Canada verdicts are final, but the story isn’t. In Part 2, Kristi Lee looks closely at the most talked-about evidence, how it was reflected in the written decision, and how that shaped public opinion. Thanks for your patience!
In this episode:
Content Warning: Details of sexual acts.
PLEASE NOTE: This series does not dispute the judge’s verdicts. Instead, it highlights a deeper truth: contradictions and inconsistencies existed on both sides, yet the accused players’ accounts were overwhelmingly accepted while the victim-complainant's was dismissed as “not credible or reliable.” Regardless of verdicts, our position is that this framing was both unnecessary and harmful — and its impact reaches far beyond the trial itself.
This is a three part series. Coming up in Part 3:
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Kristi Lee gives an honest and transparent update about why Part 2 of the Hockey Canada trial is taking longer than expected.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as we take the time to cover this case with the care and thoroughness it deserves.
In the meantime:
Read JB's Op-Ed in the Globe and Mail, and on our website: "When aggressive tactics are praised as legal strategy, it’s survivors like me who pay the price."
Check out Beyond the Verdict - our new survivor-led advocacy group to challenge a justice system that puts sexual assault survivors on trial. www.beyondtheverdict.ca
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A two-part series — Two extraordinary guests join Kristi to take you through one of the biggest scandals in Canadian sports history. They know what it means to survive not only sexual assault - but the trial itself. And you probably know their stories:
As the country reacts to the Hockey Canada trial verdicts delivered last week, J.B. and Kelly share what they saw unfolding, how it mirrors their own experiences, and what the public needs to understand about what victim-complainant “E.M.” may be living through. They also share eye-opening details about shocking courtroom tactics they've endured, and challenge us to rethink what justice really means.
Content Warning: While not the focus of this episode, there is mention of graphic details of sexual acts, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care when listening.
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*This is the final episode before our summer slowdown - thanks so much for listening!
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ONTARIO - It started with a shocking message in a private chat: “I’ve just slaughtered my entire family.” What was first thought of as a grim joke soon became a frantic race to uncover the truth… and prevent a real-life horror from getting worse.
The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime, how it impacted the community, and how it might have been prevented. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
We want to know what you thought about this season!
What cases stuck with you the most? Send us your feedback via www.canadiantruecrime.ca, or find us on Facebook or Instagram.
Recommended listening:
Casefile Case 50: Jennifer Pan
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This month we have donated to Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
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From the creators of the award-winning podcast They Walk Among Us comes The Lost Boys of Wineville—an extended limited series spanning 30 in-depth episodes.
This gripping true-crime saga unravels a chilling story that unfolded nearly a century ago in the shadow of the recently erected Hollywoodland sign, and reached its harrowing conclusion on a remote poultry ranch…
For more information, visit www.thelostboysofwineville.com
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NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR - On a freezing night in Norman’s Cove, a brutal attack leaves the small coastal town shaken to its core. As police investigate, a twisted plot starts to unravel…
The intention of this episode is to honour the victim of a harrowing crime that was largely ignored by the media at the time, and resulted in harmful rumours.
Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
Additional content warning: this case contains some details of graphic violence. Please take care when listening.
Recommended reading:
The Murder of Minnie Callan: A True Newfoundland Crime Story by Tom Gruchy, 2018.
Court document: 1987 CanLII 5192 (NL SC) | R. v. Butt | CanLII
Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the organizations that stage the In Her Name Vigil:
First Light St John's Friendship Centre
NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
St John's Status of Women Council
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[Part 3 of 3] At trial, Jade Richardson and Jeremy Steinke’s final testimonies are weighed against the forensic evidence, and the picture of what exactly happened inside that house starts to take shape.... leading to the final conclusion.
Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.
The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society.
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[Part 2 of 3] After three members of the Richardson family are found dead, the police continue to search for the missing 12-year-old girl. But a darker picture has started to emerge involving her 23-year-old boyfriend.
* Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.
The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community.
Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds:
Available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.
Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society.
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ALBERTA - A two-part series.
One Sunday in Medicine Hat, AB, a little boy peered through the window of a neighbour’s home and discovered a scene so horrific it would shock even seasoned police officers.
As a frantic search began for a missing 12-year-old girl, the case took an even darker turn.
* Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.
The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
Part 2 of this series will be released to everyone in a week.
Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.
Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society.
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See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes
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[Part 3 of 3] As the perpetrators of the Bandidos Massacre try to get away with it, a covert police investigation is closing in on them — with the help of a secret police informant.
The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.
Book recommendation:
Bandido Massacre: A True Story of Bikers, Brotherhood and Betrayal, 2010, by Peter Edwards
Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.
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ONTARIO - [Part 2 of 3] As the call is made to pull the patches of the Toronto Bandidos, tensions escalate, leading to a final ultimatum ...and a devastating betrayal.
The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.
Listen early and ad-free now:
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Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.
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ONTARIO - A three-part series. After a rural Ontario farmer makes a shocking discovery on a field, the quiet village of Shedden finds itself the backdrop to one of Canada’s most infamous mass murders.
It was the bloody culmination of shifting alliances in the outlaw biker underworld in Canada—but it’s also a deeper story about a search for connection and belonging… that ultimately ended in a senseless tragedy.
The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.
Parts 2 and 3 of this series will be released to everyone a week apart.
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Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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ALBERTA
After a 15-year-old boy dies a horrific death in a shocking incident, the city of Calgary demands justice. But what really happened that day?
The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines to uncover the truth of what happened.
Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.
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[Part 2 of 2] Was Canadian Teenager David Curtis an innocent party who unexpectedly found himself in the middle of a very bad situation? Or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode: the trial.
The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities.
Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, who advocates and provides resources for the 1 in 5 people in Canada who have a mental illness.
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A teenager from Nova Scotia is invited to stay with his wealthy school friend on the Jersey Shore, but finds himself at the centre of an American horror story.
A two-part series. See below for publication schedule.
The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities.
Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
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Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, who advocates and provides resources for the 1 in 5 people in Canada who have a mental illness.
Part 2 will be available to all in a week.
Listen now, ad-free, on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall.
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[Part 2 of 2] Dramatic headlines continue as three teenagers are tried for their roles in the murders of a mother and grandmother, with spoiled heir Darren Huenemann at the center of it all. While he and Derik Lord testify with their own conflicting versions of events, the youngest, David Muir remains silent... for now.
But the theatrics and shocking updates would continue long after the trial — leading to a dramatic prison escape and another confession.
The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime often sensationalized and oversimplified, and explore the inner workings of the criminal justice system.
Please respect the privacy of the people involved in this case.
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Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada – sheltersafe.ca.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
[Part 1 of 2] When police are called to do a welfare check at the home of a fashion store owner, they're confronted with a shocking sight. Lying on the kitchen floor are the lifeless bodies of two women, their faces covered in dishcloths. There's blood everywhere.
It looks as if Doris Leatherbarrow and her daughter Sharon Huenemann were killed just as they were serving up dinner for two guests.
Who were the guests? And where were they now?
The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime often sensationalized and oversimplified, and explore the inner workings of the criminal justice system. Please respect the privacy of the people involved in this case.
Part 2 will be available in one week.
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Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada – sheltersafe.ca
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ONTARIO
[Part 2 of 2 ] Lawyer Bruce Lorenz had been shot dead at Warden Subway Station in the east of Toronto, and the police believed they knew exactly who did it. The first degree murder trial revealed many new truths… and dropped several bombshells.
The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and reveal the inner workings of the criminal justice system.
If you happen to know anyone related to this case, please respect their privacy.
Special thanks to Terry O’Reilly of CBC Podcasts’ Under the Influence with Terry O’Reilly for voiceover, along with Barbara Cooper and Erik Krosby.
Podcast recommendation:
We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast from Apostrophe Podcast Network. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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ONTARIO
[Part 1 of 2 ] On a dark icy evening at a suburban Toronto subway station, a parking lot attendant came across an odd sight: protruding out of the driver’s side window of a tan Mustang, was a pair of legs.
They belonged to a 36-year-old lawyer. And he was dead. The investigation that ensued uncovered a deadly tale of sex, lies, betrayal and corruption, that would be called Canada’s version of “Double Indemnity”.
The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and reveal the inner workings of the criminal justice system.
If you happen to know anyone related to this case, please respect their privacy.
Special thanks to Barbara Cooper, and Erik Krosby for voiceover, and Terry O’Reilly of CBC Podcasts’ Under the Influence with Terry O’Reilly (in Part 2).
Part 2 will be released to all in a week.
Listen early and ad-free now:
Part 2 is available right now for premium feed subscribers on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.
Podcast recommendation:
We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast from Apostrophe Podcast Network. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:
See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes
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