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.
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The Gaspé Murders
Three hunters head deep into the rugged wilderness of Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula for a 10-day trip, but fail to return home. A search turns up their abandoned truck, follow
Oct 2 1 h 14 min
Separation Anxiety
There's a referendum in Alberta this fall, and independence is on the ballot — sort of.
Who are the separatists? What do they actually want?
And what happens to the res
Sep 25 7 min
The Murder of Sharron Prior
One cold March Saturday night in Montreal, 16-year-old Sharron Prior sets off for a five minute walk to the local pizzeria to meet friends. She never arrives.
Three days
Sep 18 1 h 21 min
Major case updates: what happened next [2]
[Part 2 of 2] We continue revisiting significant recent developments and updates from some of the biggest stories we’ve covered, with some of Kristi's behind-the-scenes r
Aug 28 1 h 14 min
Major case updates: what happened next [1]
A two-part series—The verdict is rarely the end of the story. In the two years since our last Major Case Updates episodes, some of the cases we’ve covered have reached a
Aug 22 1 h 19 min
Behind the scenes on The Social: When the media gets it right
In this special episode, Kristi Lee sits down with survivor and advocate Jessica Baker to chat about their appearance on CTV’s The Social earlier this week.
Jessica was
Jul 31 17 min
The Murder of Rhoderie Estrada
A dedicated nurse. A devoted mother of three. A family home that should be the safest place in the world.
In 2018, Gerald Aquintey arrives home late to find his Toronto
Jul 14 1 h 25 min
Jacob Hoggard finally admits the truth
After nearly a decade of insisting he did nothing wrong, disgraced Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has finally admitted he was guilty of sexually assaulting the Ottawa wo
Jul 6 1 h 16 min
The Mushroom Murders [2]
[Part 2 of 2] The mushroom lunch moves from medical emergency to criminal investigation as doctors, police and health officials try to trace the source of the poison. As
Jun 14 52 min
The Mushroom Murders [1]
A special collaboration with Australian True Crime podcast | It’s one of Australia’s most sensational criminal cases in recent memory, drawing intense media attention, pu
Jun 13 1 h 02 min
Kevin O'Leary's Boat Collision [2]
[Part 2 of 2] In 2019, a late-night boat collision involving Kevin and Linda O’Leary on Ontario’s Lake Joseph, left two people dead and sparked years of intense public sc
May 25 1 h 27 min
Kevin O'Leary's Boat Collision [1]
A two-part series | “Mr. Wonderful” built an empire on bluntness and being the reality TV villain we love to hate. So when his speedboat collided with another boat on Mus
May 18 1 h 13 min
The Pacific Junction Murders [2]
[Part 2 of 2] With the infant recovered and the suspects in custody, the investigation only grows more disturbing. Shifting stories, buried secrets, and mounting evidence
Apr 17 53 min
The Pacific Junction Murders [replay]
A two-part series | A New Brunswick railway worker discovers a burned‑out shack deep in the woods, with three members of the young Lake family dead inside. But their infa
Apr 16 47 min
Colin Thatcher and the Murder of JoAnn Wilson [3]
[Part 3 of 3] A surprise witness comes forward to testify against Colin Thatcher. His own contribution from the stand? Deny, deny, deny. Even after the jury reaches a ver
Mar 30 1 h 22 min
Colin Thatcher and the Murder of JoAnn Wilson [2]
[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 battl
Mar 29 1 h 15 min
Colin Thatcher and the Murder of JoAnn Wilson [replay]
A three-part series—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 fi
Mar 28 1 h 10 min
The Twisted Story of Sergeant John Wilson [2]
[Part 2 of 2] After picking up his pregnant wife from Saskatoon train station, Sergeant John Wilson drives them north to their new home.
They just have one stop to make
Mar 14 1 h 01 min
The Twisted Story of Sergeant John Wilson [replay]
A two-part series—A gripping, action-packed miniseries about a mountie who finds himself at the centre of a sordid love triangle.
Pieced together from a treasure trove o
Mar 13 1 h 02 min
Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [5]
Part 5 - The Final Episode.
*Thanks for your patience - it's a long one
CONTENT WARNING: Graphic and disturbing details.
WATCH:
Robert “Willie” Pickton — Prolific ser
Feb 15 1 h 47 min
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This show is truly amazing. There are only three or four genuinely top tier true crime podcasts out there- including Casefile, and The Vanished- and this one has a similar feel to it, whilst also being a touch different. The cases she covers are also picked with purpose- you can tell.
This is one of those podcasts where- if she chooses too- she says a lot by saying nothing at all. It’s that kind of masterpiece.
Natoyaheard · Nov 2024
I just recently came across this podcast. The stories are well researched and hold your interest until the end. I love the way the host says the words “no/know” with her Aussie accent. 🦘The Mad Trapper episode was great!
ADDENDUM: It may be just me but I feel Kristi's deliverance has slowed down to a snail's pace. It has started to annoy me somewhat I'm sad to say.
patsycrimester · Sep 2024
This is one of the best overall stories I’ve heard you cover (though they are all top notch)! I never mind waiting for episodes because I know they will be outstanding.
portokalopita · Aug 2024
I finished the Robert Pickton series. The focus was so different from the American crime podcasts I'm used to. You focused on the lives of the victims, the cultural impact, awareness, change, families. I've never listened to a more informative podcast. I really appreciate the work you gave to this series, your kindness, and tone. You are an excellent reporter. Thank you for giving names and lives to the victims of an irredeemable, disgusting, psychopath. It pains me the Canadian justice system can be so forgiving, but as an American with a tyrannical, convoluted justice system, I also appreciate their logic. Hearing the apologies and admission of negligence was refreshing. We rarely have those moments in the US.
roebean13 · Jul 2024
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