Front Burner Cold calls from one of the most horrific serial killers in Canadian history
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Aug 4, 2025 
Join Arlene Bynon, a seasoned journalist and radio broadcaster known for her work on Calls from a Killer, and Nathaniel Frum, a writer and producer for CBC's Uncover, as they recount chilling phone calls with Clifford Olson, a convicted serial killer responsible for the deaths of 11 children. They explore Olson's psyche during these unsettling conversations, revealing the eerie dynamic between a reporter and a criminal. This gripping discussion also touches on the ethical dilemmas of reporting on such troubling minds and the haunting realities faced by victims' families.
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Secret Recordings With Olson
- Peter Worthington secretly recorded hundreds of hours of phone calls with serial killer Clifford Olson.
- Olson was not allowed media contact, so these tapes captured rare, uncensored conversations.
Lessons Not Learned From Bundy
- Society has not learned enduring lessons from Ted Bundy or how to identify killers like him.
- Olson believed many killers as successful as Bundy still exist undetected today.
Olson's Unbidden Prison Calls
- Olson cold-called journalist Arlene Bynon from prison despite media bans.
- This started years of secret contact revealing hidden aspects of his crimes.