Episodes

  • The Zaman Family | Season Finale
    Jul 1 2025

    *This is the final episode before our summer slowdown - thanks so much for listening!


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    ONTARIO - 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 privacy of those involved.


    We want to know what you thought about this season!

    What cases stuck with you the most? Send us your feedback via www.canadiantruecrime.ca, or find us on Facebook or Instagram.


    Recommended listening:

    Casefile Case 50: Jennifer Pan


    Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

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


    Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

    See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Introducing… The Lost Boys Of Wineville
    Jun 17 2025

    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…


    For more information, visit www.thelostboysofwineville.com

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    3 mins
  • The Murder of Minnie Callan
    Jun 12 2025

    NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR - 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 case contains some details of graphic violence. Please take care when listening.


    Recommended reading:

    The Murder of Minnie Callan: A True Newfoundland Crime Story by Tom Gruchy, 2018.

    Court document: 1987 CanLII 5192 (NL SC) | R. v. Butt | CanLII


    Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

    This month we have donated to the organizations that stage the In Her Name Vigil:

    First Light St John's Friendship Centre

    NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre

    St John's Status of Women Council


    Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.


    Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

    See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Richardson Family Murders [3]
    May 26 2025

    [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 sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.


    Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

    This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society.


    Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

    See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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    51 mins
  • The Richardson Family Murders [2]
    May 26 2025

    [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 headlines and explore how it impacted the community.

    Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.


    Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds:

    Available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.


    Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

    This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society.


    Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

    See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Richardson Family Murders [1]
    May 19 2025

    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 shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.


    Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.


    Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

    This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society.


    Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

    See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The "Shedden Massacre" [3]
    Apr 23 2025

    ONTARIO - [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


    Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

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


    Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

    See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • The "Shedden Massacre" [2]
    Apr 16 2025

    ONTARIO - [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.


    Listen early and ad-free now:

    For premium feed subscribers on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.


    Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

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


    Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

    See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 7 mins