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[Part 2 of 3] As she recovers from her gunshot wound, JoAnn Wilson decides to back down from the custody fight with her former husband. Colin Thatcher has won this battle, but his fixation is far from over. A series of witnesses would later come forward with information almost impossible to believe...*Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.— This three-part series is a carefully selected replay from our archive. Part 3 will be released tomorrow. We'll be back with new episodes in late April.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/135 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man walking home from work suddenly hears screams coming from a house... then a single sharp crack. He follows the sound to the garage, where he finds a woman bleeding out on the floor.   It's JoAnn Wilson, mother of three and ex-wife of Colin Thatcher, a high-profile Saskatchewan politician. Her murder was the tip of the iceberg of a decades-long saga that gripped the nation and drew comparison to the show Dallas — but would prove far darker than anything on TV.*Additional content warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.— This three-part series is a carefully selected replay from our archive. Parts 2 and 3 will be released over the next next two days. We'll be back with new episodes in late April.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/135 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A twisted double life unravels as forged letters, missing luggage and a staged car fire spark suspicion. Secret police work and mounting complaints prompt a probe that finds an imposter and a chilling custody suicide attempt. Bargains, a hunting accident story, and the discovery of remains lead to a dramatic trial, a shocking autopsy and a grim final reckoning.

A twisted early 20th century love triangle unfolds across Saskatchewan and Scotland. Forged letters, secret affairs and a Mountie’s double life set the stage. A mysterious burned car and suspicious behavior spark rising tension. Archival letters and court memos frame the unfolding drama.

A brief update on why production paused and plans to return in April. Discussion of recent projects like a CBC documentary, in-depth Hockey Canada coverage, and co-founding a survivor-led advocacy group. Reflections on trauma-informed storytelling, burnout, and the need to reset. Announcement of archive replays with new personal introductions during the break.

A final walkthrough of the police raid, arrest tactics, and the undercover cell plant that recorded Pickton's conversations. The investigation’s massive forensic excavation, DNA matches, and recovered remains are described. Legal outcomes, appeals, civil suits, inquiries into systemic failures, and recent developments including a fatal attack and ongoing unanswered questions are covered.

A single tip about illegal firearms leads police to a raid that unravels a massive investigation. Forensic finds and DNA links connect multiple missing women to a rural farm. Families gather amid media frenzy as searches, arrests, and shocking farm conditions escalate the case.

A witness on the farm sees something so disturbing it triggers repeated warnings to police. Repeated missed opportunities and botched investigations let a suspect slip through cracks. Stories of missing women and community outrage build alongside efforts like DNA sweeps and public rewards. Several witnesses recount harrowing sightings that point back to the farm.

The story follows the Picton brothers’ sudden wealth and the opening of Piggy’s Palace nightclub. A disturbing spike in disappearances from the Downtown Eastside unfolds. Survivors’ harrowing escapes and warnings surface. Investigations miss key leads and police failures allow the nightmare to continue.

A brand new four-part series.  In 2024, Canada’s most prolific serial killer was murdered in prison in an act of vigilante justice. The final chapter of Robert Pickton may now be closed, but the story is far from over.  Pickton confessed to murdering 49 women on his pig farm near Vancouver, many of them sex workers and Indigenous women. The evidence suggests he did not act alone.  -----Part 1 begins by tracing a disturbing childhood on the Pickton farm where cruelty was normalized, morality was optional and vulnerable people were exploited and intimidated. It also tracks how that culture escalated after Robert and his brother took over the farm, and the many police failures that followed.This series revisits the entire case to date, moving past the grotesque caricature of a lone monster in buddy boots, and restores the humanity of the women targeted through personal stories of those who loved them. It examines the culture and systems that failed them for so long, leaving their loved ones with many unanswered questions — and a prevailing sense of injustice.This miniseries draws primarily from court records, historical news archives, investigative journalism, personal interviews and the Missing Women Inquiry final report.CONTENT WARNING: this series includes graphic details that will be distressing for many listeners to hear, including mention of sexual assault, residential schools, Indigenous issues, child abuse and suicide. Crisis referral services:Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll freeHope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the websiteGovernment of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support  Resources for Sexual assault survivorsCanadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. Proceeds from this series are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside since 1984.Full list of resources, information sources, and more:www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.