Canadian True Crime
Immersive, fact-based and responsible true crime storytellingGo beyond the headlines with Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee as she carefully unravels some of Canada's most compelling crimes with meticulous research and a trauma-informed approach.Release schedule: at least two episodes most months, whenever they're ready.Subscribe and find out why Canadian True Crime is Canada's top independent podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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SERIES FINALE: Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [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…
![Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [4]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1759508496452-260ef461-002c-49d9-abbd-1f0752703f0e.jpeg)
Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [4]
In the final instalment of this series, 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 t…
![Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [3]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1758210167069-3abe2cdf-2e09-45e6-b319-256f0971a821.jpeg)
Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [3]
[Part 3 of 4] 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 scrutini…
![Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [2]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1757341041229-8e667123-c585-406b-b4b5-d70d6bd9f2e4.jpeg)
Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [2]
[Part 2 of 4] 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!…
Update on the Hockey Canada series (and thanks for your patience)
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 tho…
![Surviving the Hockey Canada trial [1]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1755791160277-b1bc9491-83b3-4757-b25d-763c6de11f1e.jpeg)
Surviving the Hockey Canada trial [1]
A special four-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 probabl…
The Zaman Family
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 …
Introducing… The Lost Boys Of Wineville
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 cent…
The Murder of Minnie Callan
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 …
![The Richardson Family Murders [3]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1748190215754-b021a627-6c62-415d-86ac-9ae4ad686ffc.jpeg)
The Richardson Family Murders [3]
[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.*A…
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The Richardson Family Murders [2]
[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 w…
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The Richardson Family Murders [1]
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-…
![The "Shedden Massacre" [3]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1744035365853-6041c3f7-0e28-4cbe-9bd5-3af7cebf8965.jpeg)
The "Shedden Massacre" [3]
[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 bac…
![The "Shedden Massacre" [2]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1744035194706-52413246-3040-48c5-bd4b-c74c9909763c.jpeg)
The "Shedden Massacre" [2]
[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 s…
![The "Shedden Massacre" [1]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1744034636762-bbb4583b-e0fb-46a9-8662-10af1b63d619.jpeg)
The "Shedden Massacre" [1]
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 allian…
Dylan Lestage
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 he…
![Alfred and Rosemary Podgis [2]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1738354505927-b965112f-3183-4023-8816-f980f2d68368.jpeg)
Alfred and Rosemary Podgis [2]
[Part 2 of 2] Was Canadian Teenager David Curtis an innocent party who unexpectedly found himself in the middle of a very bad situation? Or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode: the trial.The intention of this series i…
![Alfred and Rosemary Podgis [1]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1738354526801-0d08feef-24d2-43b2-8cf4-f16d717c4067.jpeg)
Alfred and Rosemary Podgis [1]
A two-part series — 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.The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shoc…
End of season: Personal message and recommendations
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 Can…
![The Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [2]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1734720240826-ee5785bd-79b1-4b99-b7a4-104122c8ed9f.jpeg)
The Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [2]
[Part 2 of 2] Dramatic headlines continue as three teenagers are tried for their roles in the murders of a mother and grandmother, with spoiled heir Darren Huenemann at the center of it all. While he and Derik Lord testify with their own co…
![The Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [1]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1734283956803-21677e50-ccbe-4164-a577-414c5a2ad868.jpeg)
The Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [1]
A two-part series — 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 dishclo…
![Bruce Lorenz [2]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1731430192880-be2d226c-12f9-4d90-85af-76a063a8cc48.jpeg)
Bruce Lorenz [2]
[Part 2 of 2 ] Lawyer Bruce Lorenz had been shot dead at Warden Subway Station in the east of Toronto, and the police believed they knew exactly who did it. The first degree murder trial revealed many new truths… and dropped several bombshe…
![Bruce Lorenz [1]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1731430114338-003a49d2-5669-4190-b634-23a136f67d18.jpeg)
Bruce Lorenz [1]
A two-part series — 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-ol…
Introducing: Someone Knows Something
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 a…
Irene Carter
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 mo…
Amber Tuccaro: In Her Defence
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 reco…
![The Good Doctor [2]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1727103786417-b46bfa7b-6b9f-44d5-8ea3-46f3ccb6d52b.jpeg)
The Good Doctor [2]
[Part 2 of 2] The surprising conclusion to the story of Dr. John Schneeberger, the crimes he committed, the lengths he went to get away with them — and the aftermath.* Additional content warning: this series includes some details of sexual …
![The Good Doctor [1]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1727103348550-7640c405-fae9-495c-b5ec-ff039ad01780.jpeg)
The Good Doctor [1]
A two-part series — 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 som…
![Matthew Charles Lamb: The Oak Ridge Experiment [2]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1757600997497-e784ecd2-3b0f-4154-887f-9ac31917bd84.jpeg)
Matthew Charles Lamb: The Oak Ridge Experiment [2]
[Part 2 of 2] The shocking conclusion to the story of 18-year-old Matthew Charles Lamb, the infamous Oak Ridge Experiment at Penetanguishene and one heartbroken author’s quest for truth.The intention of this episode is to take a look back a…
![Matthew Charles Lamb: Canada's First Spree Killer [1]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1757600919906-584719b9-2a1f-42be-8288-af558f6b1db0.jpeg)
Matthew Charles Lamb: Canada's First Spree Killer [1]
A two-part series — 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 Penetangui…
![Collision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [4]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1757600755719-220b1a53-0292-4a66-aee3-8c9374245fa1.jpeg)
Collision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [4]
[Part 4 of 4] The Truth. Hidden documents and files are released through a Freedom of Information request, strongly suggesting that what actually happened on August 31, 2009 was different to the narrative presented by the press — and in cou…
![Collision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [3]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1757600675871-4ecc7073-a5c2-4c32-9aec-70ba460b50c3.jpeg)
Collision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [3]
[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 prosec…
![Collision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [2]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1757600581142-28ac18c9-4311-43b2-9318-a5ed67d2dbd1.jpeg)
Collision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [2]
[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’l…
![Collision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [1]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1757600549256-610e9645-24c3-4997-ab53-2d5e874c1c1c.jpeg)
Collision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case [1]
A four-part special new presentation to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the controversial death of Toronto bike messenger Darcy Allan Sheppard.Sheppard v BryantOn August 31, 2009, there was a catastrophic collision between a cyclist and…
Special Announcement and Invitation
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 Tiff…
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Major Case Updates: 2024 [2]
[Part 2 of 2] Featuring interviews with survivors Josh Whiteway and Kerri Kehoe, we continue to look back at cases we've covered with major updates in past years.Approximate timestamps (Give or take a few minutes depending on ad breaks)1:30…
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Major Case Updates: 2024 [1]
A two-part series — We report back on the cases we’ve covered that have had major updates over the past years.Approximate timestamps (Give or take a few minutes depending on ad breaks)7:00 Robert Pickton13:00 Renfrew County Massacre20:00 Ma…
Susan Klassen
36-year-old Susan Klassen had only lived in Whitehorse for a few years, but she made a considerable impact on the local community as a renowned modern storyteller with the Yukon International Storytelling Festival. Susan’s death—and the pub…
![Kimberly Proctor [2]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b7653d169562084ee95064/1757599893288-26337b65-c9d7-49e3-bb2e-0cdcc1f92df9.jpeg)
Kimberly Proctor [2]
[Part 2 of 2] The murder of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor shocked her community and made national headlines. But as investigators soon discovered, there were many red flags and warning signs that weren’t taken seriously.*Additional content w…
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Kimberly Proctor [1]
A two-part series — The comprehensive story of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor, and the two classmates she thought were her friends.*Additional content warning: this series includes graphic and distressing details of a murder and sexual assaul…