
95 episodes

Canadian True Crime Kristi Lee
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4.8 • 10.7K Ratings
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Stories of some of the most heinous, controversial, heartbreaking and thought-provoking true crime cases, told by an Australian living in Canada.
New episodes on the 1st and 15th of each month.
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83 The Murder of Beverley Rowbotham
MANITOBA | In 2000, Beverley Rowbotham moved her family from Saskatchewan to Manitoba after her husband Mark Stobbe was offered a high-profile job there. But as they started settling into their new house, the problems started…. and it was one thing after another.
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The Alpha House Project - Winnipeg - a year-long program for women and their children leaving an abusive relationship.
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Credits:
Research and writing: Kristi Lee
Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams
Disclaimer voiced by the host of True
Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams
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82 The Murder of Joe Rose
QUEBEC | In 1989, 23-year-old Joe Rose and a friend boarded a Montreal bus home in the early morning hours. What happened next would be described as a turning point for the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Quebec.
Recommended resources for further reading:
Prejudice to pride: The forgotten murder of Joe Rose, by Richard Burnett, special to the Montreal Gazette
Sex Garage raid a turning point in Montreal’s LGBT activism by Richard Burnett, special to the Montreal Gazette
HIV basics from Catie.ca (Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information)
People living with HIV in Canada: infographic [PDF]
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Interligne.co - offers 24/7 support to LGBTQ + people in both English and French, as well as their loved ones and staff in community, school, health and social services.
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth hotline: text or phone 1 888 505-1010 - there are no taboo subjects :)
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Credits:
Research and 2SLGBTQIA+ content advise: Eliot Newton / Genderbandit
Writing: Kristi Lee
Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams
Disclaimer voiced by the host of True
Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams
Special thanks to Timecop 1983 for use of Gone and Memories (first two tracks used) from the albums Lovers Parts 1 and 2.
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81 The Murder of Richard Humble
ONTARIO | 82 year old Richard Humble needed knee surgery, but because he lived alone, he would need a caregiver to help him as he recovered. An old friend recommended someone who might be able to help him—but what she ended up doing was the exact opposite.
*Please note - some names in this episode have been changed to protect the privacy of innocent parties.
Any links between names chosen and real people involved in the story are coincidental.
Podcast recommendation
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Elder abuse resources
Canada - Call toll-free 1 800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), itsnotright.ca/, www.canada.ca/seniors, Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Australia - Protecting the Rights of Older Australians
US - National Center on Elder Abuse
UK - Action on Elder Abuse
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Credits
Research: Jessica Ann
Writing: Kristi Lee
Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams
Disclaimer voiced by the host of True
Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams
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80 The Unsolved Disappearance of Madison Scott
BRITISH COLUMBIA | In May of 2011, 20 year old Maddy Scott and a friend attended a party at Hogsback Lake in British Columbia. They were supposed to camp for the night, but the friend decided to leave, and Maddy was eventually left by herself. This was the last time anyone saw her.
WATCH: The Vanishing of Madison Scott and the Recreation video
VISIT: www.madisonscott.ca
JOIN: Facebook Group: Help Find Madison Scott
DONATE: Via paypal to help her family continue to raise awareness
VIEW: Pictures of Maddy and the missing poster
$100,000 REWARD: Anyone with information can contact the Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222 or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Podcast recommendation
Crimelines - see Barry and Honey Sherman episode
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Credits:
Research and writing: Charlie from Crimelines and Kristi Lee
Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams
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Chat about William Fyfe with a forensic psychologist
Make sure you listen to Episode 79 first!
Find Lili Knighton:
Website: www.LiliKnighton.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knightonmentalhealth/
Approximate timestamps:
0.00 Lili talks about her background including trials of Paul Bernardo and Bradley Edwards (Claremont Serial Killer trial)
4:00 Serial Killers and their motivations
10:00 Was Fyfe really determined to avoid the spotlight?
11:45 Serial Killer “patterns” and escalation from break and enters to rapes and murders (re Golden State Killer)
15:45 What if he hadn’t left that fingerprint - was he in a frenzy at the end?
17:30 He was said to have committed up to 25 murders – if this was true, why did he only confess to four additional?
19:45 Fyfe’s abusive childhood – how did it come into play with his later crimes?
21:45 Fyfe’s son “the only thing he found precious”
BREAK (note timestamps are very approximate after this depending on where you live and what ads you hear)
24:00 Necrophilia and sexual assault motivations
29:00 Why was the media so reluctant to report on the more “gruesome details”?
31:45 Plumber Rapist profile vs William Fyfe
34:00 Hazel Scattolon – the first crime he confessed to was just as bad as the last one. Why? And did he know her?
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79 The Crimes of William Patrick Fyfe
QUEBEC In 1999, four women were found murdered in the greater Montreal area. They all lived alone, there were no signs of forced entry, and the crime scenes were so violent that even the most seasoned of investigators were shocked. But one day, the killer would make a mistake. This is the story of the crimes of the Quebec serial killer known as “The Killer Handyman”.
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Sun Youth Organization
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Credits:
Research: Gemma Harris
Research and writing: Kristi Lee
Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams
Disclaimer voiced by the host of True
Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams
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