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True North True Crime

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True North True Crime is one of Canada's most listened-to independent true crime podcasts, with more than 10 million downloads worldwide. Dedicated to victim-centred storytelling, the podcast focuses on missing persons, unsolved cases, and victims of violent crime from across Canada. Recognized by Apple Podcasts as a Creators We Love selection and featured by Amazon Music and Spotify, the hosts have also appeared on CTV News, Global News, and in documentaries discussing cases covered by the podcast. New episodes every other week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. TNTC+// Youth Incarceration and Psychopathy: A Conversation with Dr Evan McCuish

    6 days ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    TNTC+// Youth Incarceration and Psychopathy: A Conversation with Dr Evan McCuish

    In this TNTC+ conversation, TNTC sits down with Dr. Evan McCuish, Associate Professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and Principal Investigator of the Incarcerated Serious and Violent Young Offender Study. That study followed roughly 1,700 youth incarcerated in British Columbia from the 1990s into adulthood, and its findings on custody and reoffending have added a distinctly Canadian perspective to a conversation long dominated by American research. Dr. McCuish walks through how the study worked, why Canada's youth justice system differs fundamentally from its American counterpart, and what the data actually shows about what happens to serious young offenders over the long term. The conversation also covers the 2003 introduction of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and its 2019 amendments, the tension between connecting high-risk youth to services and the legal prohibition on using prosecution to do so, and what the dramatic decline in youth incarceration rates means for how we evaluate programs going forward. In the second half, the conversation turns to psychopathy, what the term means in a clinical and research context, how it differs from the way it gets used in popular culture, and why labelling a young person a psychopath carries risks that the evidence does not support. The conversation is informed in part by Dr. McCuish's book, Psychopathy in Adolescence and Its Consequences in Adulthood. The episode closes with what genuine optimism looks like after decades spent studying some of the most serious young offenders in the province. PLEASE READ: Some TNTC+ episodes may be released publicly in the future. TNTC+ subscribers will always get first access. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTC Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtruecrime Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime

    1hr 29min
  2. Part 1 - Debra Entwistle

    25 Jun

    Part 1 - Debra Entwistle

    In March 1993, Debra Kayla Entwistle was weeks away from leaving Fort McMurray for good. She had spent years trying to escape a violent man, and she had finally done it. Her father had an apartment waiting for her in Vernon, British Columbia. She never made it. On the morning of March 24th, her twelve-year-old daughter Stephanie left for school and made her mother's coffee before she went. When she came home at lunch, her mother was gone. What she found instead was a bloody crime scene that would change her life forever. The murder of Debra Entwistle shocked Fort McMurray and became one of the most significant domestic violence cases in Alberta history. A city mourned. Hundreds took to the streets. And the investigation that followed would uncover a crime so brutal it made headlines across the Canada.  In Part One of this two-part true crime series, we speak with Debra's daughter Stephanie Billard and with Tammlyn Greening, one of Debra's closest friends. Together they paint a portrait of a vibrant, loving woman who spent years trying to escape an abusive relationship — and who came heartbreakingly close to making it out. This episode contains detailed descriptions of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, murder, and dismemberment. Part Two releases in two weeks. PLEASE READ: Some TNTC+ episodes may be released publicly in the future. TNTC+ subscribers will always get first access. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTC Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtruecrime Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  3. MMIWG: Karen Tessier

    11 Jun

    MMIWG: Karen Tessier

    Karen Tessier was 57 years old when she was last seen on July 9th, 2024, in Fort Nelson, British Columbia. Five days later her vehicle was found burned in a remote area outside of town. She has not been found. No arrest has been made. In this episode we speak with Karen's mother Elizabeth, an elder of Fort Nelson First Nation, and with Connie, a community member who spent months searching for Karen and her dog Soma. Their accounts form the backbone of this episode. The RCMP North District Major Crime Unit is treating Karen's disappearance as highly suspicious and believes members of the community have information they have not shared. Fort Nelson First Nation is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to a significant development in the case. If you have information, call the dedicated RCMP tip line at 250-561-8888. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. PLEASE READ: Some TNTC+ episodes may be released publicly in the future. TNTC+ subscribers will always get first access. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTC Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtruecrime Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  4. The Johnson and Bentley Family Murders

    28 May

    The Johnson and Bentley Family Murders

    In August 1982, David William Shearing murdered six members of the Johnson and Bentley families while they were on a camping trip near Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia. George and Edith Bentley, their daughter Jackie Johnson, her husband Bob Johnson, and the couple’s two young daughters Janet, thirteen, and Karen, eleven, were killed in one of the most disturbing crimes in Canadian history. Shearing pleaded guilty in 1984 to six counts of second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for twenty-five years. In 1994 he legally changed his name to David Ennis. He has applied for parole multiple times. He has never been released. And now, in 2026, he has waived his right to an in-person hearing — meaning the surviving family will not be permitted to attend, speak, or read their victim impact statements when his next application is reviewed this August. In this episode of True North True Crime, we speak with Shelley Bowden, niece of Bob and Jackie Johnson, about the murders, the decades-long fight to keep Shearing behind bars, and what the family is facing now. We also cover the investigation, the confession, the trial, and the parole hearings that have forced the family to relive this crime again and again for nearly twenty years. To sign the petition to keep David Shearing incarcerated, visit: https://www.change.org/p/deny-parole-in-2026-for-convicted-mass-murderer-david-ennis-aka-david-shearing PLEASE READ: Some TNTC+ episodes may be released publicly in the future. TNTC+ subscribers will always get first access. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTC Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtruecrime Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  5. MISSING: Liam Toman

    14 May

    MISSING: Liam Toman

    In this episode, we speak with the family of missing 22-year-old Liam Toman — his father Chris, mother Kathleen, and stepmother Lara. Liam disappeared during a ski trip to Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, in the early morning hours of February 2, 2025. He was last seen walking back toward his hotel in the resort village after a night out with friends, but he never made it back. Since then, his family has been searching tirelessly for answers while navigating the unimaginable reality of having a loved one vanish without explanation. In this conversation, Liam’s family shares who Liam is beyond the headlines, the emotional toll of his disappearance, and why they continue fighting to keep his story in the public eye. They also discuss the ongoing investigation, their advocacy efforts in Mont-Tremblant, and the hope that someone, somewhere, may still hold the key to bringing Liam home. A $50,000 reward is currently being offered for information that leads to answers in Liam’s disappearance. If you have any information related to Liam Toman’s disappearance, please contact the Sûreté du Québec at 1-800-659-4264 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. PLEASE VISIT: https://www.liamtoman.com/ -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTC Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtruecrime Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  6. TNTC+ // Conversation with a Coroner: Lisa Graham

    5 May ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    TNTC+ // Conversation with a Coroner: Lisa Graham

    In this subscriber conversation series episode, we sit down with Lisa Graham to discuss her unique career path through several areas of the Canadian justice system. Lisa began her career as a parole officer before moving into death investigation and coroner work, where she spent years investigating sudden and unexplained deaths. She now serves on the Parole Board of Canada. In this conversation, Lisa shares insights into the realities of death investigation, the emotional challenges that can come with the work, and the perspective she’s gained working within both corrections and the coroner system. We also discuss some common misconceptions about these roles and what the public often doesn’t see behind the scenes. PLEASE READ: Some TNTC+ episodes may be released publicly in the future. TNTC+ subscribers will always get first access. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTC Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtruecrime Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime

    58 min
  7. Bailey McCourt - Part 2

    30 Apr

    Bailey McCourt - Part 2

    Hours after being convicted of assaulting his wife Bailey McCourt, James Plover walked out of a Kelowna courthouse on existing bail. Within three hours, she was dead, killed in a parking lot in broad daylight in front of witnesses. She was 32 years old and a mother of two. This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the Bailey McCourt case. In this episode we cover the July 4th attack, the questions it raised about how the justice system handles intimate partner violence, and the national push for legislative change that followed. We spoke directly with members of Bailey's family, who have been advocating for Bailey's Law, Bill C-225, which passed second reading in the House of Commons with a unanimous 325 to zero vote. If you have not listened to Part 1, start there. PLEASE READ: Some TNTC+ episodes may be released publicly in the future. TNTC+ subscribers will always get first access. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTC Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  8. Bailey McCourt - Part 1

    16 Apr

    Bailey McCourt - Part 1

    Bailey McCourt was a 32-year-old mother of two from Kelowna, British Columbia. In June of 2024, her husband, James Plover, assaulted her inside their home, grabbing her by the throat and threatening to kill her. Bailey called 911. Plover was charged with assault by choking and uttering threats. She cooperated with police, sat through a trial, and waited nearly a year for a verdict. On July 4th, 2025, he was found guilty. Hours later, Bailey was dead. In this episode, joined by members of Bailey’s family, we tell her story, who she was, the intimate partner violence she endured, the court case, and the conviction that should have protected her. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the Bailey McCourt case. Part 2 drops April 30th. PLEASE READ: Some TNTC+ episodes may be released publicly in the future. TNTC+ subscribers will always get first access. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTC Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
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True North True Crime is one of Canada's most listened-to independent true crime podcasts, with more than 10 million downloads worldwide. Dedicated to victim-centred storytelling, the podcast focuses on missing persons, unsolved cases, and victims of violent crime from across Canada. Recognized by Apple Podcasts as a Creators We Love selection and featured by Amazon Music and Spotify, the hosts have also appeared on CTV News, Global News, and in documentaries discussing cases covered by the podcast. New episodes every other week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    truenorthtruecrime
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    251
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    True North True Crime
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