Canadian True Crime

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, uncovering details and bringing closure to families. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/myokeqTy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 canada.ca/seniors or the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.Gambling: visit ResponsibleGambling.org The CBC’s The Detectives: watch Season 3 Episode 2: Out of Lies on CBC Gem for those in Canada or here. Listen ad-free and early: CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast, giving you access 24 hours early without the ads. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall. Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.  This month: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. 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.

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 In Her Defence.  In Her Defence: 50th Street explores the flawed police investigation into Amber’s disappearance and death, and asks serious questions about her unsolved murder. Is a serial killer still out there?  LISTEN to In Her Defence: 50th Street at Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.READ Who killed Amber Tuccaro? Jana’s long-form feature article about the case.Do you have information about Amber’s murder? Contact Jana Pruden at jpruden@globeandmail.com or by phone/ text at 780-265-5262 * Support for families impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is available through the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. Please join Canadian True Crime in donating if you can. Special thanks to Jana G. Pruden and Kasia Mychajlowycz of the Globe and Mail. CREDITS: In Her Defence: 50th Street: Portrait of Amber Tuccaro on the show's artwork is by Lauren Crazybull. Theme song is “No Surrender” by Ms.PAN!K. Canadian True Crime: Senior producer: Lindsay Eldridge Researcher, narrator, sound design: Kristi Lee Theme songs: We Talk of Dreams All other music from Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions Learn more about Canadian True Crime at www.canadiantruecrime.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[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 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 through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Recommended resource:  Forensic Files: Season 6, Episode 18 - Bad Blood Listen ad-free and early: CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast, giving you access 24 hours early without the ads. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall. Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.  This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada. Find a shelter near you by going to sheltersafe dot ca. Full list of resources, information sources and credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 through headlines and how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved. Part 2 available to all in a week. Listen ad-free and early: CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast, giving you access 24 hours early without the ads. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall. Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.  This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada. Find a shelter near you by going to sheltersafe dot ca. Full list of resources, information sources and credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.