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. Make sure you’re ready to vote! - Elections Canada - Check if you are registered to vote - Voting in Ontario February 27 and want a ..read more

In this special message, Kristi shares some highlights - and lowlights - from behind the scenes of 2024, as well as some personal recommendations for podcast and documentary recommendations. Happy new year and thank you for listening to Canadian True Crime!  We'll be back with our new season in late February. Podcast recommendations: The Hatchet - episode Canada’s Criminal Bank: A Triptych on TD The Secret Life of Canada - episode A Brief History of Nudism Sandy and Nora Talk Politics - episode Democracy’s Death In Her Defence: 50th Street - entire series Also check out Amazon Music’s B ..read more

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 t ..read more

In 1975, a teenager walked into his high school carrying two rifles in a black guitar case. This is the story of the first ever mass shooting at a secondary school in Canada, and how it spurred changes to Canadian firearms laws. More info: 1975 SCHOOL SHOOTING: "There were not words to describe this sort of thing..." - Brampton Guardian A TRAGEDY’S LONG SHADOW - Toronto Star Brampton Centennial has built a memorial to help the 1975 school shooting survivors heal - CBC News Giveaway: Hot Docs Podcast Festival - Creators Forum To support local creators in podcasting, Canadian True Crime has ..read more

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 yo ..read more

Christine Harron, a book-loving teenager from Hanover, Ontario, leaves for school in the spring of 1993 and is never seen again. A suspect emerges, confessing to her murder, but the case falls apart and Christine's family are left without answers. In Season 9 of the award winning podcast Someone Knows Something, David Ridgen, along with Christine's mother, reopen the investigation and come face to face with the man who said he killed Chrissy. Someone Knows Something is the investigative true crime series by award-winning documentarian David Ridgen. Each season tackles an unsolved case, uncov ..read more

ALBERTA An elderly woman is found dead in her own home, the victim of a brutally violent attack in a typically sleepy community. At first it appears to be a robbery gone wrong, but further investigation reveals a complex web of lies — and a much more disturbing truth.  The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a tragic crime that played out through the media and highlight the societal problems that contributed to it. To protect and respect the privacy of those close to the case, some names have been changed. Recommended resources:  Elder abuse: visit ..read more

Amber Tuccaro was 20 years old when she left her infant son with a friend at a motel on the outskirts of Edmonton, and got into a vehicle with an unknown man. She was never seen alive again. But Amber left an important clue: A chilling recording of what appear to be the final moments of her life — and the voice of the man who may be her killer.   In this special episode, Kristi Lee is in studio with Jana G. Pruden, an award-winning investigative journalist with the Globe and Mail who spent seven months investigating Amber’s case for season two of her hit narrative podcast ..read more

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