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[Part 1 of 5] CONTENT WARNING: Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor.FROM CANADIAN IDOL TO CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERAs frontman for the pop-rock band Hedley, Jacob Hoggard was known for pushing boundaries—both on and off the stage. By 2022 he would also be known as one of Canada's most notorious sex offenders. How did his behaviour go unchecked for so long? This series explores how the rise and downfall of Jacob Hoggard in the era of #metoo, and how myths around consent, rape and groupie culture continue to dominate the social discourse... and our criminal justice system. Resources for survivors of sexual violence and abuse:REES Community - Canada SA Centres by province or postal codeEnding Violence Canada - SA Centres, Crisis Lines and Support ServicesRelease scheduleTo be released weekly on November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.Listen ad-free and early:CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music - included with Prime, Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. More information

FORT McMURRAY | In 2002, the family of 25-year-old DJ Robert LeVoir reported him missing after they hadn't heard from him for two weeks. But the RCMP didn't seem to be doing much to help—in fact they didn't publicly announce Robert's disappearance for 8 months. Understandably frustrated by the lack of progress, his family had no way of knowing that an elaborate plan to discover what had happened to Robert was already being set in motion behind closed doors. AD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium FeedsSign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or SupercastCredits:Research and writing: Emily G Thompson of Morbidology PodcastAdditional research and writing, sound design: Kristi LeeAudio editing and production: We Talk of DreamsProduction assistance: Jesse Hawke Theme songs by We Talk of DreamsDisclaimer voiced by the host of TrueFull list of credits and information sourcesSee the page for each episode at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Part 2 of 2] Cases that have had notable or major updates.Approximate timestamps:1:00 The Johnson Bentley Family Murders5:30 The Abbotsford Killer9:00 The Murder of Jagtar Gill15:00 Lush & Whiteway Families20:00 The Renfrew County Murders - 2022 Inquiry28:00 The Brentwood Five36:00 The Death of Ezekiel StephanAD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium FeedsSign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or SupercastCredits:Research: Enya BestNarration, writing: Kristi LeeAudio editing and production: We Talk of DreamsTheme song and stingers: We Talk of DreamsDisclaimer voiced by the host of True  Information sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/12CN8SlHyYfrwMZQskoh9PYyyuCTG1t-E90ZnP498h1o/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Part 1 of 2] These episodes take you through cases we've covered that have had major or notable updates, or have attracted notable feedback. Kristi will also be responding to some of the most common feedback received. Approximate timestamps:(Give or take a few minutes)3:00 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30 24-Hour National Residential School Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419 Take Action: The T&R Commission Calls to Action5:00 Remembering the late Diem Saunders - sibling of Loretta Saunders  Read: “Remembering Loretta Saunders: A MMIW Story” by Diem Saunders9:00 Maranda Shelley Peters and Helen Betty Osborne21:00  Supreme Court Decision affecting consecutive sentences:- The Klaus Family Murders- The Quebec City Mosque Shootings- Edward Downey- Derek Saretzky - Crime Beat series Darkness in the Pass- Toronto Van Attack- Dellen Millard & Mark Smich- Douglas Garland- Basil Borutski35:00 The Beatle Bandit - now an awardwinning true crime book by Nate Hendley36:00

In the winter of 2000, 13-year-old Samantha Walsh was supposed to walk a short distance home from her grandmother’s house—but she never made it.This is the gripping story of how the tiny seaside town of Fleur De Lys, NL came together to support a local family during a devastating time.More information:Into the Night: The Samantha Walsh Story by Gordon WalshSam's Place websiteSamantha's Saltwater Joys facebook pageFleur de Lys Soapstone Quarry National Historic Site and Museum Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime AD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium FeedsSign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or SupercastCredits:Research: Gemma HarrisWriting, editing, sound design: Kristi LeeAudio editing and production: We Talk of DreamsDisclaimer voiced by the host of TrueFull list of resources and information sources and credits:See the page for this episode  at canadiantruecrime.ca Hosted on Acast

QUEBEC  | The story of one of the first instances of in-flight bombing, one of the worst mass murders in Canadian history, and the last woman to hang.  In 1949, a passenger plane fell from the sky in the Sault-au-Cochon area of Quebec, killing everyone on board...Full list of resources and information sources and credits:See the page for this episode  at canadiantruecrime.caAD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium FeedsSign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or SupercastImagesThis long form piece has all the photos and great captions:(Spoilers!)Coupable! (Guilty) by Dave O'Malley on Vintage Wings of CanadaCredits:Research, writing, audio editing: Eileen MacfarlaneAdditional research, writing, sound design, audio production: Kristi LeeTheme by We Talk of DreamsDisclaimer voiced by the host of True See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

[ Part 6 of 6 ]  The conclusion. Review the evidence:WATCH: The Surveillance Footage at the mid-block pedestrian crosswayWATCH: Eyewitness statements and 911 call audioREAD:    Collision Reconstruction ReportREAD:    Transcript from May 25 2010 Court ProceedingMedia referenced in this episode:READ: Lost Boy: The death of Darcy Allan Sheppard, by Jennifer Wells, December 26, 2013WATCH: Michael Bryant's Ted X TalkREAD: 28 Seconds: A True Story of Addiction, Tragedy, and Hope by Michael Bryant, published by Viking, Toronto, 2012WATCH: Michael Bryant's interview with Amanda Lang on CBC  READ: Darcy's sister Chantel: "Daughter begs for help solving mom’s 2013 murder: ‘Our family needs answers’Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.This month we have donated to: Bicycle Messenger Emergency Fund Full list of resources and information sources and credits:See the page for this episode  at canadiantruecrime.caCredits:Research and production a

[ Part 5 of 6 ] After the court proceeding comes to a close, things continue to snowball, leading Darcy Allan Sheppard's loved ones and supporters to press harder for the truth. Review the available evidence*:WATCH: The Surveillance Footage at the mid-block pedestrian crosswayMichael Bryant's book 28 Seconds states: "It was Darcy Sheppard who, moments later, drove within inches of my driver’s-side door, as our Saab was stopped a little farther west on Bloor Street at an intersection near Avenue Road. It was Darcy Sheppard who then pulled directly in front of our car and spun his bike around to confront us, sneering at me. “Now what’re ya gonna do?”WATCH: Eyewitness statements and 911 call audioREAD:   Collision Reconstruction ReportREAD:   Transcript from May 25 2010 Court Proceeding* Remember - none of it has been proven in court (crown or defence)Media referenced in this episode:WATCH: Michael Bryant's interview with Amanda Lang on CBC&nb

[ Part 4 of 6 ] The rest of Michael Bryant's version of events is provided to the court by the special independent prosecutor, as he explained his decision to withdraw the charges. At the time, the court heard that Bryant's version of events lined up with the evidence, but years later when documents containing details of a large amount of that evidence were publicly released, a different story emerges. Resources referenced:WATCH: Surveillance video released briefly by the mediaWATCH: Eyewitness statements and 911 call audioREAD:   Collision Reconstruction ReportREAD:   Transcript from May 25 2010 Court ProceedingFull list of resources and information sources and credits:See the page for this episode  at canadiantruecrime.caCredits:Research and production assistance: Haley GrayResearch, writing, sound design: Kristi LeeAudio editing: We Talk of DreamsTheme by We Talk of DreamsDisclaimer voiced by the host of True See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa

TORONTO, ONTARIO[ Part 3 of 6 ] In this episode, the Collision Reconstruction experts determine what happened in the incident that led to Darcy's death, Michael Bryant finally reveals his side of the story, and more.Resources referenced:WATCH: Surveillance video released briefly by the mediaWATCH: Eyewitness statements and 911 call audioREAD: Collision Reconstruction ReportREAD: Transcript from May 25 2010 Court ProceedingFull list of resources and information sources and credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.caAD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium FeedsSign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or SupercastCanadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice. This month we have donated to: Bicycle Messenger Emergency FundCredits:Research and production assistance: Haley GrayResearch, writing, sound design: Kristi LeeAudio editing: We Talk of DreamsTheme by We Talk of DreamsDisclaimer voiced by the host of True See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inform

[ Part 2 of 4] Unravelling the aftermath of the incident that caused Darcy Allan Sheppard’s death—the twists and turns that came with each new day, and how investigators worked to get to the truth of exactly what happened.Important articles mentioned:Cyclist may have grabbed Bryant, wheel: police, uncredited, CBC News, September 2, 2009Spinning the first week of Michael Bryant’s new life, by Linda Diebel, September 5, 2009Michael Bryant’s spin class by Joe Friesen, September 18, 2009Michael Bryant and self-defence, uncredited, Ottawa Citizen Opinion, September 3, 2009-See full list of media articles  Podcast Recommendation:Law&Crime SidebarSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe to the YouTube channelAD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium FeedsSign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or SupercastCredits:Research: Haley GrayResearch, writing, sound design: Kristi LeeProduction assistance: Aviva LessardProduction assistance: Haley GrayAudio editing: We Talk of DreamsTheme by We

On a warm summer evening in 2009 there was a violent collision on a downtown Toronto street, an incident so unimaginable that it left bystanders shocked and confused. The evening’s events dominated the headlines and would be hotly debated for years to come but one thing was certain: the very different lives of the two men involved would never be the same.Release Schedule:Part 1 - May 25Part 2- June 1Part 3 - June 8Part 4 - June 15If you’re a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, Supercast and Patreon, look out for early release of ad-free episodes.Full list of resources, information sources and more:See the page for this episode at the Canadian True Crime websiteCredits:Research: Haley GrayResearch, writing, sound design: Kristi LeeProduction assistance, creative direction: Aviva LessardProduction assistance: Haley GrayAudio editing: We Talk of DreamsTheme by We Talk of DreamsDisclaimer voiced by the host of True See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today in this special episode, we take a look back at one of the early Canadian True Crime episodes - the story of Saskatchewan’s worst mass murder. You'll hear a never-before-told story about why this episode was very different from the rest.Early one morning in 1967, 21-year-old Victor Hoffman was in the midst of a serious mental health crisis, a crisis that would have tragic consequences for an unsuspecting local family.Credits: Writer, researcher and narrator: Kristi LeeAudio production and original scoring: Erik KrosbyAdditional editing, mixing: Mike MigasMain resources and further reading:‘Schizophrenia, Mass Murder, and The Law’ by F.H. Kahan, Orthomolecular Psychiatry, Volume 2, Number 3, 1973, Pp. 127-146Marking 50 years since the Shell Lake murders, Canada's worst random mass killing by Bonnie Allan, CBC NewsRampage: Canadian Mass Murder and Spree Killing by Lee MellorCasefile: True Crime Podcast They Walk Among Us: UK True Crime They Walk Among America Felon True Crime podcast See acast.com/pr

[Part 3 of 3]  In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted  and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba.When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had been the victim of a heinous crime. But it would take many, many years for the truth of what really happened to Betty to come to light—ultimately exposing the depths of racial injustice in the small town.Crisis Line for Indian Residential School SurvivorsFor CRISIS SUPPORT 24/7 call 1-800-721-0066Current unsolved #MMIWG cases from The Pas and surrounding areas:Amanda Sophia Bartlett, 18Elizabeth Mae Dorion, 44Josephine Martin, 58Kendara Ballantyne, 18Also: Morris Linklater, 18 year old male went missing in September of 2020Take Action - No More Stolen SistersRead the 2021 campaign guideMore resourcesReport of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of ManitobaRead the full reportKey sections: Historical Overview, Treaty Rights, Helen Betty OsborneCanadian True Crime donates monthly to help

Manitoba | In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba.When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had been the victim of a heinous crime. But it would take many, many years for the truth of what really happened to Betty to come to light—ultimately exposing the depths of racial injustice in the small town.Crisis Line for Indian Residential School SurvivorsFor CRISIS SUPPORT 24/7 call 1-800-721-0066Report of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of ManitobaRead the full reportKey sections: Historical Overview, Treaty Rights, Helen Betty OsborneCanadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to:Indian residential school survivors societyTrue Crime Podcast Festival 2022Dallas, Texas, August 26-28. Learn more and buy tickets AD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium FeedsSign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or SupercastCredits:Research and writ

[ Part 1 of 3 ] In 1971, Indigenous high school student Helen Betty Osborne was abducted and brutally murdered near The Pas, Manitoba.When Betty’s body was found hours later at nearby Clearwater Lake, it was clear she had been the victim of a heinous crime. But it would take many, many years for the truth of what really happened to Betty to come to light—ultimately exposing the depths of racial injustice in the small town.Release schedule:Part 2: Available to everyone April 8*Part 3: Available to everyone April 15** Ad-free versions will be available slightly early via our premium feeds on Apple Podcasts, Patreon and SupercastCrisis Line for Indian Residential School SurvivorsFor CRISIS SUPPORT 24/7 call 1-800-721-0066Report of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of ManitobaRead the full reportKey sections: Historical Overview, Treaty Rights, Helen Betty OsborneCanadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to:Indian residential school survivors societyCredits:Resear

[ Part 2 of 2 ] The shocking conclusion to this historical Canadian crime saga. AD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium FeedsSign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or Supercast Full list of credits and information sourcesSee the applicable page for each episode at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes. Research and writing: Kristi LeeTheme song, audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer: voiced by the host of True Website and social medias:Website: www.canadiantruecrime.caFacebook: facebook.com/CanadianTrueCrimeTwitter: @CanadianTCpodInstagram: @CanadianTrueCrimePod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

[ Part 1 of 2 ] The unbelievable but true story of a bizarre-looking bank robber who terrorized 1964 Toronto as Beatlemania was gripping the nation. One heist went terribly wrong, ending in a wild shootout that sparked a national debate around gun control, mental health and the death penalty.Part 2 available to everyone March 22Get it ad-free, right now on one of our Premium Feeds: Apple Podcasts, Patreon or SupercastBook Recommendation:This series was written by Nate Hendley for Canadian True Crime based on his new book, The Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber’s Deadly Heist, a Cross Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation.ABOUT NATE: Nate Hendley is a Toronto-based journalist, speaker, and author of many books.PURCHASE: The Beatle Bandit is available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats at: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Chapters-Indigo Credits:Primary research and writing: Nate HendleyCreative direction, additional research, writing, editing: Kristi LeeSound design: Kristi

In 2017, a bizarre incident occurred near Nisku, Alberta when five people - four of them naked - decided to kidnap their neighbours. The story that unravelled would make international headlines.Podcast recommendation:Connections: The Podcast by We Talk of DreamsUkrainian aid:Donate to Red Cross Thanks for supporting our sponsors!See the special offer codes here Ad-free episodes:All episodes, ad-free and often early on Patreon and Supercast.Credits:Research and writing: Kristi LeeAudio editing and production: Erik Krosby, Kristi LeeDisclaimer voiced by the host of TrueTheme Song: We Talk of Dreams  All credits and information sources can be found on the page for this episode at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BRITISH COLUMBIA | In 1996, a family in Vernon, BC were preparing for a large wedding—but unbeknownst to them, a man was waiting in the sidelines to ruin it all. This is the tragic story of Canada’s third-largest mass shooting and the many lost opportunities that may have prevented it.Podcast recommendationDealing Justice - a podcast about cold cases featured on decks of cardsCanadian True Crime donates monthly. This month we have donated to:Archway Community Services (Formerly Abbotsford Community Services)Archway Society for Domestic Peace  (Formerly Vernon Women’s Transition SocietyThanks for supporting our sponsors!See the special offer codes here Ad-free episodes:All episodes, ad-free and often early on Patreon and Supercast.Credits:Research: Gemma HarrisAdditional research and writing: Kristi LeeAudio editing and production: We Talk of DreamsDisclaimer voiced by the host of True Website and social medias:Website: www.canadiantruecrime.caFacebook: facebook.com/CanadianTrueCrimeTwitter: @