True North True Crime

This week on True North True Crime, we're stepping outside our usual format to offer a rare look behind the badge. Sergeant Chris Voller of the National Police Federation joins us for a candid conversation about the realities of frontline policing in 2025. Representing over 20,000 RCMP members across Canada, Chris sheds light on the challenges officers face—from under-resourcing and public perception to mental health and media narr...

In Part One, we shared Aspen Pallot’s vibrant life and the devastating impact of intimate partner violence.

Now, in Part Two, we follow her family’s painful journey through the Canadian justice system—a process that felt cold, slow, and disconnected. The trial hinged on intent: was Solaris Dey guilty of second-degree murder or manslaughter?

In the end, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to just two years in custod...

This week on True North True Crime, we’re joined by Jordan from The Nighttime Podcast to examine the troubling and still-unfolding case of Lily and Jack Sullivan, two young siblings who vanished from their rural property in Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia, on the morning of May 2, 2025.

According to their parents, six-year-old Lily and four-year-old Jack may have wandered off while the couple was napping with their 16-month-old c...

Aspen Pallot was 19 years old when she was murdered by her boyfriend, 22-year-old Solaris Day, on October 3, 2018, in Richmond, British Columbia. In this first episode of a two-part series, we focus on Aspen’s life—who she was, how she loved, and the deep bond she shared with her family.

Aspen’s loved ones stood by her as she navigated a relationship that had become increasingly heavy. They extended care and compassion not just ...

On October 28, 2023, beloved actor Matthew Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home. Initially reported as an accidental drowning, new evidence has emerged that suggests something far more sinister. In this episode, we examine the circumstances surrounding Perry’s final days, the details from multiple indictments, and the people now facing criminal charges in connection with his death.

Perry was open about his struggles with...

Juanita “Winnie” Migwans, a 31-year-old Indigenous woman from M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, has been missing since October 4, 2024. She was last seen walking along Riverside Drive in M’Chigeeng. She disappeated without her phone, identification, or personal belongings . Her sudden disappearance has left her family and community deeply concerned.

Migwans is described as 5'6" tall, weighing approxima...

On October 3, 1996, 42-year-old Audrey Desjardins finished her night shift at a fruit packing plant in St. Davids, Ontario. After dropping off a friend in Welland, she vanished without a trace—along with her red Ford Crown Victoria. Despite extensive searches, including multiple dives in regional waterways, neither Audrey nor her vehicle has ever been found. Nearly three decades later, her case remains one of Niagara’s most hauntin...

On March 17, 2022, 29-year-old Nicholas Adamson vanished after a night out at The Moose & Goose nightclub in Thorold, Ontario. After stepping outside to make a phone call around 1 a.m., he was denied re-entry into the club. Surveillance footage later captured him walking away along Sullivan Street toward Pine Street. Despite extensive searches and investigations, Nicholas remains missing, leaving his family and the community desper...

In March 2023, 23-year-old Kiara Agnew from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, was found dead at a resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This episode examines the circumstances of her death, the official investigation, and the broader issues of safety while traveling abroad.

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For years, Cody Dempster’s case remained unresolved. Then, in 2018, the file was taken over by a cold case unit, and investigators narrowed in on a suspect. But despite significant developments, no arrest was ever made. In this episode, we uncover who police believe is responsible for Cody’s death—and why they were never brought to trial. With insight from Cody’s best friend Alex, his older brothe...

In the spring of 2011, the community of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, was shaken by the suspicious death of 16-year-old Cody Dempster. He was found unresponsive in a downtown alley and later pronounced dead—his passing eventually ruled a homicide. The RCMP initially had suspects, but despite early leads, the case went cold. For over a decade, Cody’s family and friends remained silent. N...

In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Bradley Steven Kline, a 26-year-old man from Surrey, British Columbia. On December 7, 2018, Bradley was found dead in his Newton coach house under mysterious circumstances. Despite initial challenges, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) identified several suspects and are actively pursuing individuals in both the Lower Mainland and Edmonton areas who possess crucial in...

In this episode, we delve into the tragic deaths of Lucas Fowler, Chynna Deese, and Leonard Dyck—the victims of a horrifying crime spree that shocked Canada in 2019. Lucas and Chynna, a couple from Australia and the United States, were on a dream road trip in British Columbia when their lives were cut short in a brutal and senseless act of violence. We’ll explore their love story, their hopes for the future, and the profound loss f...

You asked your questions and we did our best to answer them! Join us as we discuss case updates from episodes we did in 2024, and then sit back and relax for a more off the cuff conversational style episode while we ask questions our listeners had for us.

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Join us for a conversation with Jordan Bonaparte from The Night Time Podcast and Madelayne Klein as we reflect on the 2024 cases that left a lasting impression, delve into true crime, podcasting, and more.

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In this episode, we delve into the chilling tale of Abby Drover, a 12-year-old girl from Port Moody, British Columbia, whose life took a tragic turn on March 10, 1976. Abby mysteriously vanished on her way to school, leaving her community in a state of shock and despair. For months, the search for Abby seemed fruitless, and hope began to wane.

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Amber Manthorne was last seen in her Vancouver Island community of Port Alberni on July 7, 2022, leaving her loved ones and the community searching for answers. Her white 2021 Jeep Compass was found abandoned two days later, near a logging road outside Nanaimo. In a chilling twist, security footage shows her ex-boyfriend, Justin Hall, driving her vehicle and struggling with a suitcase and a large plastic tote in the early hours...

In this episode, we delve into the life and tragic death of Aldane “Dale” Mesquita, a devoted father and beloved son whose 2018 murder shocked the Edmonton community. Dale’s body was discovered in a van in Strathcona County, sparking an investigation that revealed the harrowing details of his final days which included kidnapping, criminal confinement, and torture.

We were honoured to sit down with Dale’s ex-wife, Tamara, who sha...

In this episode, we delve into the life and tragic death of Aldane “Dale” Mesquita, a devoted father and beloved son whose 2018 murder shocked the Edmonton community. Dale’s body was discovered in a van in Strathcona County, sparking an investigation that revealed the harrowing details of his final days which included kidnapping, criminal confinement, and torture.

We were honoured to sit down with Dale’s ex-wife, Tamara, who sha...