Canadian True Crime

Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crime
Canadian True Crime
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Canada's top indie podcast bringing you thought-provoking crime cases with immersive audio storytelling. Join Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee as she carefully unravels each case using court documents, news archives, inquiry reports and more to explore the underlying causes of crime — and the pitfalls of the criminal justice system. At least two new episodes a month, released whenever they're ready. Listen ad-free and early: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/adfree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 JAN

    End of season: Personal message and recommendations

    In this special message, Kristi shares some highlights - and lowlights - from behind the scenes of 2024, as well as some personal recommendations for podcast and documentary recommendations. Happy new year and thank you for listening to Canadian True Crime!  We'll be back with our new season in late February. Podcast recommendations: The Hatchet - episode Canada’s Criminal Bank: A Triptych on TDThe Secret Life of Canada - episode A Brief History of NudismSandy and Nora Talk Politics - episode Democracy’s DeathIn Her Defence: 50th Street - entire seriesAlso check out Amazon Music’s Best Canadian Podcasts of the Year  Documentary recommendations: Crime Beat: Out Of The Darkness S6 E5 | Kingston cases - available on YouTube Crime Beat: Mad Trapper S6 E4 | Teslin Lake incident - available on YouTube.In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery | Laura Letts and Peter Beckett - Available on Amazon Prime Top Canadian True Crime episodes according to our downloads: The Very Bad DoctorThe Murderous Mountie (also the #8 episode in Canada for 2024)The Nozzles Gas Bar Murder and A Kingston Predator: Richard Charles Joyce  More information about Canadian True Crime: Visit canadiantruecrime.ca or follow us on Instagram or Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  2. The Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [2]

    23/12/2024

    The Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [2]

    [Part 2 of 2] Dramatic headlines continue as three teenagers are tried for their roles in the murders of a mother and grandmother, with spoiled heir Darren Huenemann at the center of it all. While he and Derik Lord testify with their own conflicting versions of events, the youngest, David Muir remains silent... for now. But the theatrics and shocking updates would continue long after the trial — leading to a dramatic prison escape and another confession. The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime often sensationalized and oversimplified, and explore the inner workings of the criminal justice system. Please respect the privacy of the people involved in this case.  Listen early and ad-free now: For premium feed subscribers on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada – sheltersafe.ca. 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.

    1h 17m
  3. The Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [1]

    16/12/2024

    The Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [1]

    BRITISH COLUMBIA [Part 1 of 2] When police are called to do a welfare check at the home of a fashion store owner, they're confronted with a shocking sight. Lying on the kitchen floor are the lifeless bodies of two women, their faces covered in dishcloths. There's blood everywhere. It looks as if Doris Leatherbarrow and her daughter Sharon Huenemann were killed just as they were serving up dinner for two guests. Who were the guests? And where were they now? The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime often sensationalized and oversimplified, and explore the inner workings of the criminal justice system. Please respect the privacy of the people involved in this case.  Part 2 will be available in one week. Listen early and ad-free now: For premium feed subscribers on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada – sheltersafe.ca 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.

    1h 4m
  4. Bruce Lorenz [2]

    29/11/2024

    Bruce Lorenz [2]

    ONTARIO [Part 2 of 2 ] Lawyer Bruce Lorenz had been shot dead at Warden Subway Station in the east of Toronto, and the police believed they knew exactly who did it. The first degree murder trial revealed many new truths… and dropped several bombshells. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and reveal the inner workings of the criminal justice system. If you happen to know anyone related to this case, please respect their privacy. Special thanks to Terry O’Reilly of CBC Podcasts’ Under the Influence with Terry O’Reilly for voiceover, along with Barbara Cooper and Erik Krosby. Podcast recommendation: We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast from Apostrophe Podcast Network. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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.

    1h 13m
  5. Bruce Lorenz [1]

    22/11/2024

    Bruce Lorenz [1]

    ONTARIO [Part 1 of 2 ] On a dark icy evening at a suburban Toronto subway station, a parking lot attendant came across an odd sight: protruding out of the driver’s side window of a tan Mustang, was a pair of legs. They belonged to a 36-year-old lawyer. And he was dead. The investigation that ensued uncovered a deadly tale of sex, lies, betrayal and corruption, that would be called Canada’s version of “Double Indemnity”. The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and reveal the inner workings of the criminal justice system. If you happen to know anyone related to this case, please respect their privacy. Special thanks to Barbara Cooper, and Erik Krosby for voiceover, and Terry O’Reilly of CBC Podcasts’ Under the Influence with Terry O’Reilly (in Part 2). Part 2 will be released to all in a week. Listen early and ad-free now: Part 2 is available right now for premium feed subscribers on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. Podcast recommendation: We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast from Apostrophe Podcast Network. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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.

    57 min
  6. Introducing: Someone Knows Something

    14/11/2024

    Introducing: Someone Knows Something

    Christine Harron, a book-loving teenager from Hanover, Ontario, leaves for school in the spring of 1993 and is never seen again. A suspect emerges, confessing to her murder, but the case falls apart and Christine's family are left without answers. In Season 9 of the award winning podcast Someone Knows Something, David Ridgen, along with Christine's mother, reopen the investigation and come face to face with the man who said he killed Chrissy. Someone Knows Something is the investigative true crime series by award-winning documentarian David Ridgen. Each season tackles an unsolved case, uncovering details and bringing closure to families. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/myokeqTy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  7. Irene Carter

    08/11/2024

    Irene Carter

    ALBERTA An elderly woman is found dead in her own home, the victim of a brutally violent attack in a typically sleepy community. At first it appears to be a robbery gone wrong, but further investigation reveals a complex web of lies — and a much more disturbing truth.  The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a tragic crime that played out through the media and highlight the societal problems that contributed to it. To protect and respect the privacy of those close to the case, some names have been changed. Recommended resources:  Elder abuse: visit canada.ca/seniors or the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.Gambling: visit ResponsibleGambling.org The CBC’s The Detectives: watch Season 3 Episode 2: Out of Lies on CBC Gem for those in Canada or here. Listen ad-free and early: CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast, giving you access 24 hours early without the ads. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall. Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.  This month: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. 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.

    1h 11m
  8. Amber Tuccaro: In Her Defence

    28/10/2024

    Amber Tuccaro: In Her Defence

    Amber Tuccaro was 20 years old when she left her infant son with a friend at a motel on the outskirts of Edmonton, and got into a vehicle with an unknown man.She was never seen alive again.But Amber left an important clue: A chilling recording of what appear to be the final moments of her life — and the voice of the man who may be her killer.   In this special episode, Kristi Lee is in studio with Jana G. Pruden, an award-winning investigative journalist with the Globe and Mail who spent seven months investigating Amber’s case for season two of her hit narrative podcast In Her Defence.  In Her Defence: 50th Street explores the flawed police investigation into Amber’s disappearance and death, and asks serious questions about her unsolved murder. Is a serial killer still out there?  LISTEN to In Her Defence: 50th Street at Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.READ Who killed Amber Tuccaro? Jana’s long-form feature article about the case.Do you have information about Amber’s murder? Contact Jana Pruden at jpruden@globeandmail.com or by phone/ text at 780-265-5262 * Support for families impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is available through the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. Please join Canadian True Crime in donating if you can. Special thanks to Jana G. Pruden and Kasia Mychajlowycz of the Globe and Mail. CREDITS: In Her Defence: 50th Street: Portrait of Amber Tuccaro on the show's artwork is by Lauren Crazybull. Theme song is “No Surrender” by Ms.PAN!K. Canadian True Crime: Senior producer: Lindsay Eldridge Researcher, narrator, sound design: Kristi Lee Theme songs: We Talk of Dreams All other music from Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions Learn more about Canadian True Crime at www.canadiantruecrime.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
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Canada's top indie podcast bringing you thought-provoking crime cases with immersive audio storytelling. Join Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee as she carefully unravels each case using court documents, news archives, inquiry reports and more to explore the underlying causes of crime — and the pitfalls of the criminal justice system. At least two new episodes a month, released whenever they're ready. Listen ad-free and early: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/adfree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crime
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    214
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Canadian True Crime
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    Canadian True Crime
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    Canadian True Crime

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