Canadian True Crime

[Part 1 of 2] The brutal murder of nine-year-old Christine Jessop in 1984 shattered her family’s tiny Ontario community. When police arrested her quiet neighbour Guy Paul Morin, the case spiralled into a circus of trials, appeals and outrage, leading to one of Canada’s most notorious wrongful convictions. When the real killer was found in 2020, the memory of the little girl at the centre of the case had been overshadowed by the spe...

In this special update episode we’re joined by Beverley’s sister Barb Kilpatrick and niece Melanie to mark a milestone in one of the most high-profile cases the province has seen, reflect on the impact, and share new details - including some sad family news and a public plea for information.

25 years ago today, the body of 42 year old mother of two Beverley Rowbotham was found in the family car at an abandoned gas station in...

[Part 5 of 5] This FINAL instalment wraps up our coverage and analysis of the Hockey Canada scandal and trial. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in Room 209 that night — and why the verdicts would have remained the same anyway. The difference is in how the judge got there. 

Thanks for your patience with this deep-dive series and for allowing us the time to give it the attention it des...

[Part 4 of 5] We continue to unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 - including the controversy around crown witness Brett Howden and the alleged slap and “splits” incidents, leading up to the verdicts and how the country reacted to them. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in that hotel room — and why the verdicts would have remained the same anyway. The difference is in how the judge got t...

[Part 3 of 5] 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 th...

[Part 2 of 5] The Hockey Canada verdicts are final, but the story isn’t. 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:

• The flaws in the first police investigation - and why it didn't result in charges
• Michael McLeod's instagram exchange with EM the day after the hotel room incident
• The "grou...

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...

[Part 1 of 5] A special five-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:

• J.B. - aka the "Ottawa woman" who testified against former Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard
• Kelly Favro - survivor and advocate from British Columbia who ...

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 pri...

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…

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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 ...

[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 sensati...

[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 he...

A three-part series — A little boy peered through the window of a neighbour’s home one Sunday in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and discovered a scene so horrific it would shock even seasoned police officers.

A frantic search began for a missing 12-year-old girl.

* 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 shock...

[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

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[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.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.

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 episo...

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...