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Canadian True Crime

Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crime
  • 4.7 (4.3K)
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Over 200 episodes, Canadian True Crime has become Canada’s top independent podcast.   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 has remained a completely independent production since 2017, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [5]

    2D AGO

    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 serial killer’s jailhouse confession to undercover cop - The Mob Reporter, YouTube READ/LISTEN: On The Farm by Stevie Cameron WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT: The Shedden Massacre - our three part series The Trail Went Cold The Canadian Gothic Crisis referral services: Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support   Resources for Sexual assault survivors Canadian 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.

    1h 47m
  2. Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [4]

    FEB 9

    Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [4]

    [Part 4 of 5] A single tip-off finally leads police to raid the Pickton farm with a search warrant for illegal firearms. What they stumble into instead would unravel one of the most devastating investigations in Canadian history, connecting Robert Pickton to dozens of women who vanished from the Downtown Eastside. * Part 5 - Robert Pickton's final chapter will be coming later this week. Thanks for your patience! CONTENT WARNING: mention of sexual assault, Indigenous issues, child abuse and an in-episode TW for animal abuse and neglect. Crisis referral services: Free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: call 1-866-925-4419 toll free Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support   Resources for Sexual assault survivors Canadian 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.

    1h 7m
  3. Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [3]

    FEB 2

    Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [3]

    [Part 3 of 4] One night, a woman living on the Pickton farm witnesses an act so disturbing it prompts repeated warnings to police. A search warrant should have followed, but through another cascade of devastating missed opportunities, Robert Pickton slips through the cracks once again... 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 free Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support   Resources for Sexual assault survivors Canadian 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.

    1h 17m
  4. Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [2]

    JAN 26

    Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [2]

    [Part 2 of 4] The Pickton brothers become officially wealthy, and open the infamous party venue known as Piggy’s Palace. There’s an alarming spike in vulnerable women vanishing from the Downtown Eastside - but two would live to tell their stories.  Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. 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 free Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support   Resources for Sexual assault survivors Canadian 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.

    1h 13m
  5. Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [1]

    JAN 19

    Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [1]

    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 free Hope for Wellness free chatline - 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box on the website Government of Canada Crisis and Mental Health support   Resources for Sexual assault survivors Canadian 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.

    1h 15m

  6. JAN 18 · BONUS

    Personal message from Kristi ahead of episode 200

    We're announcing something special for episode 200. Thank you so much for listening! Launching January 19, Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter is a completely new series that revisits the case to date. In 2024, Canada’s most prolific serial killer was murdered in prison in an act of vigilante justice. Pickton's final chapter may now be closed, but the story is far from over. Pickton confessed to murdering 49 women - many of them sex workers and Indigenous women. The evidence suggests he did not act alone. It's been eight years since we first covered this case, and we've gone back to the beginning with a complete re-write, fresh context, a sharper focus and up-to-date information. This four-part series moves 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. Why are they left with so many unanswered questions — and a prevailing sense of injustice? Proceeds are being donated to the WISH Drop-in Centre Society, supporting street-based sex workers on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside since 1984. Don't forget to sign the Johnson-Bently family's petition: Help the Johnson Bentley families prepare for an upcoming Parole hearing - listen to the Wells Gray Park episode. Learn more about Canadian True Crime: www.canadiantruecrime.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  7. Behind the scenes with Kathleen Goldhar from Crime Story

    12/30/2025 · BONUS

    Behind the scenes with Kathleen Goldhar from Crime Story

    Today, we're pleased to share a special episode from another podcast we think you'll enjoy: Crime Story from CBC Podcasts. Each week, award-winning investigative journalist Kathleen Goldhar goes deep into a true crime case with the storyteller who knows it best. In this year-end episode, Kristi Lee joins Kathleen at CBC Studios to talk about what goes into making Canadian True Crime, share behind-the-scenes insights from past cases, and wrap up with some of their favourite true crime podcasts and documentaries. You can listen to more incredible tales of true crime every week on Crime Story. Find more Crime Story episodes in your podcast app, or here: https://link.mgln.ai/CSxCTC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  8. The Wells Gray Park Murders

    12/19/2025

    The Wells Gray Park Murders

    In August 1982, three generations of a family set out for a two week camping trip in the wilds of British Columbia. When the entire family failed to return home, it triggered the most expensive and publicized manhunt in Canadian history — and uncovered a horrific truth that shocked the nation. Additional content warning: this episode includes the murder and sexual assault of a child. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening. ________________________________________ SIGN THE PETITION | The Johnson-Bentley family needs your help. The man who murdered six of their loved ones – including two young girls, is again seeking parole in 2026. The family has asked us to share this updated and remastered episode to remind the public of the danger his release could pose. Please read and sign the family’s petition now and show your support. The deadline is fast approaching. Special thanks to Shelley Boden of the Johnson-Bentley family for speaking to us for this updated and remastered episode. The original, titled "The Johnson-Bentley Family Murders" was posted in April 2021.  ________________________________________ Let us know what you think. Follow Canadian True Crime on Facebook and Instagram Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we’ve donated to the Sexual Assault Centre of Kingston, who are supporting 28 victim-complainants involved in the ongoing sexual violence and child exploitation trial of Michael Haaima who faces nearly 100 charges. Donate here and note “Haaima” in the message box. Full list of resources, information sources, and more: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 36m
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Over 200 episodes, Canadian True Crime has become Canada’s top independent podcast.   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 has remained a completely independent production since 2017, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crime
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    247
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Canadian True Crime
  • Show Website
    Canadian True Crime
  • Provider
    Canadian True Crime

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