SASKATCHEWAN [Part 1 of 2] A 23-year old woman shows up at a hospital in Regina saying something “very bad” happened to her at another hospital the night before. The bizarre story that unravelled over the following decade would be described by some as a battle of David Vs Goliath. Others would say it was taken straight from science fiction. * Additional content warning: this series includes some details of sexual assault, including of an underage person. Please take care when listening. The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized th ..read more

Welcome back to a new season of Canadian True Crime! [Part 1 of 2] The unbelievable story of 18-year-old Matthew Charles Lamb, who grabbed his uncle’s shotgun and took to the streets of Windsor, Ontario in 1966. What happened next involves the infamous Oak Ridge Experiment at Penetanguishene, a global mercenary career cut short, and one heartbroken author’s quest for truth. The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime in the context of a very different era of Canadian history. Part 2 will be released in a week: September 16 Listen ad-free and early: CTC premium ..read more

[ Part 2 of 3 ] After JoAnn Wilson was shot in the shoulder in her kitchen, she backed down from the custody fight. Colin Thatcher was rewarded for outlasting her, but his fixation was far from over. A series of witnesses would come forward with information almost impossible to believe, revealing a political liability hiding a multitude of secrets behind closed doors. Content Warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse. The final part of this series will be released on Sunday, May 21. LISTEN EARLY & AD FREE: Part 3 will be released mid-week on the premium feeds, where you c ..read more

Content warning: This episode includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault specifically involving a minor. [Part 4 of 5] The May 2022 trial of Jacob Hoggard continues, with testimony from complainant “Emma”, Jacob Hoggard himself, and the jury's verdict.  Resources for Sexual Violence and Abuse: REES Community Ending Violence Canada  More information: Court documents Court reporting of Alyshah Hasham for the Toronto Star Live tweets from Sean O'Shea for Global News Dispelling the myths about sexual assault | Ontario.ca Reporting by Judy Trinh: New Kirkland Lake complainant ..read more

[Part 1 of 5] CONTENT WARNING: Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor. FROM CANADIAN IDOL TO CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER As 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 ..read more

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.ca AD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium Feeds Sign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or Supercast Images This long form piece has all the photos and great captions: (Spoilers!) Coupable! (Guilty) by ..read more

[ Part 3 of 4 ] How the Justice System Failed The controversial 2010 hearing where the prosecutor announced his decision to withdraw charges. While Darcy’s father expected that result, something seemed significantly wrong with how the prosecutor chose to explain how the decision was made.  In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country for some people. Listen ad-free and early: The entire series is ava ..read more

[ Part 2 of 4 ] How the Media Failed In the wake of Darcy’s death, a crisis PR firm succeeds in influencing the media – and public perception – with misleading and false information. In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country for some people. Release schedule: New episodes each day with the final episode on Friday August 23. Listen ad-free and early: The entire series is available ad-free on our premiu ..read more

TORONTO - A special new presentation to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the controversial death of Toronto bike messenger Darcy Allan Sheppard. [ Part 1 of 4 ] Sheppard v Bryant On August 31, 2009, there was a catastrophic collision between a cyclist and a motorist on a busy downtown Toronto street — a collision so unfathomable that it shocked bystanders and the city at large.  Darcy Allan Sheppard died on the street that night. The motorist, former Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant was arrested, charged, and released the next morning. The way the case unfolded in the media ..read more

Hi there, our new season starts on September 9. But for now... Darcy Allan Sheppard Updates: 15th Annual Memorial Gathering - please join us: Date and time: Saturday, August 31, 3 p.m.  Location: 151 Bloor Street West, Ghost Bike opposite Tiffany & Co. Close to Bloor St and Avenue Road. Release of new series: Starting tomorrow through Friday, we'll be releasing a new, re-mastered and edited version of our original series from 2022 to commemorate the anniversary. More information: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/darcy Apple Podcasts ‘Creators We Love’ feature You can find it ..read more