

Canadian True Crime
Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crime
From the snowy streets of small-town Canada to the darkest corners of the big cities, join Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee for an immersive deep dive into the nation's most compelling crimes.With meticulous research and a trauma-informed approach, Kristi takes you beyond the headlines, weaving the facts of each case together with the bigger picture to unravel what happened, the forces that shaped it, and the impact to those left behind.Canadian True Crime is one of the country’s leading independent podcasts, and remains a completely independent production funded mainly through advertising and thanks to listeners like you. We engage in victim advocacy and give back monthly to those facing injustice. You can support our work while also listening ad-free and early on our premium feeds. www.canadiantruecrime.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 1, 2020 • 1h 27min
Saskatoon Freezing Deaths
In 2000, Darrell Night was having a night out with friends, when he was picked up by police. He thought they were going to take him to the drunk tank… but instead, the car went in the opposite direction.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2020 • 1h 22min
Renfrew County Murders
In 2015, Renfrew County—in the Ottawa Valley—would be the backdrop for the worst-ever case of intimate-partner violence in Ontario, and one of the worst in Canadian history.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2020 • 1h 25min
The Harshbarger Family
In 2006, a family left the US for a hunting trip in Newfoundland. Not all of them would come back. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 5min
Q&A with Kristi Lee
Hi everyone! It's been 2.5 years since I did a Q&A, and I know you have questions, so I thought I'd answer them. Enjoy! New podcast recommendationOne Strange ThingThanks for supporting my sponsors!See the special offer codes hereAccess the Extended Q&AAlso get ad-free episodes, Chats with Kristi after show, bonus episodes, and more Learn more APPROXIMATE IMESTAMPS:2:00 – How did I get into true crime and why5:00 – Decision to start a podcast13:00 – Things I’ve learned from podcasting14:30 – Best part about podcasting16:45 – Hardest part about podcasting17:30 – Where will CTC be in 5 years?19:20 – Covid-1922:30 – True crime documentaries24:30 – Cases I really want to cover but haven’t had a chance to yetAD BREAK30:00 – Cases I’ll NEVER cover33:00 – Lingering questions from cases I’ve covered36:00 – Most shocking and infuriating cases37:00 – Do I contact families of victims in my episodes?43:30 – Why I moved to Canada49:00 – Strangest thing about Canada53:30 – Favourite part about Canada56:00 – How did I decide what part of Canada to live in?57:00 – Mental health / depression / anxiety update – what’s been helping me?See you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2020 • 53min
Case Updates: 2020
Approximate Timestamps for each case discussed in this episode:72 Alloura Wells - 3:00 minute mark71 Jagtar Gill - 7:4570 Zach Miller - 11:0067-69 Ezekiel Stephan - 15:4560-62 Richard Oland - 29:0059 The Donnellys - 39:0056 Loretta Saunders - 40:0019-20 Laura Babcock - 44:006 Reena Virk - 46:30Youtube recommendation:Canadiana - Canadian History Videos Thanks for supporting my sponsors!See the special offer codes hereAD FREE Exclusive feed - Canadian True Crime InsidersAccess ad-free episodes, Chats with Kristi after show, bonus episodes, and more Learn moreCredits:Research: Enya BestAudio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams Music credits:Chris Zabriskie - LaserdiscS Chermisinov - Night SnowfallIgor Khabarov - Stay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2020 • 1h 4min
The Death of Alloura Wells
In 2017, a woman found a body in a ravine. The journey to figure out who the body belonged to would take many twists and turns.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2020 • 1h 10min
The Murder of Jagtar Gill
In 2014, a 15-year old went to the grocery store with her father. It was her parents’ 17th wedding anniversary - but her mother was recovering at home from a hernia operation she’d had the day before, so the teenager and her father went to pick out a cake and bring flowers back to her. But what they would be confronted with when they returned, would change their lives forever.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 2020 • 1h 15min
The Survival of Zach Miller
It was 2006, and ten year old Zachary Miller was enjoying the summer on his family’s farm near the tiny town of Whitewood, Saskatchewan. A man walked up the driveway with a teenage boy, wanting to buy eggs—and Zach's life would never be the same again.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2020 • 59min
The Death of Ezekiel Stephan [3]
[Part 3 of 3] In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come.* Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2020 • 1h 3min
The Death of Ezekiel Stephan [2]
[Part 2 of 3] In 2012, a toddler would get sick, and the decisions of his parents would inspire much debate in the years to come.* Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


