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Canadian True Crime

Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crime
  • 4.7 (4.3K)
  • TRUE CRIME
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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. 33M AGO

    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 on the way to take care of some "police business"... *Additional content warning: brief details of an attempted suicide at approx. timestamp 29:00 to 30:30. Please take care when listening. 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 2m

  2. 1D AGO

    The Twisted Story of Sergeant John Wilson [replay]

    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 of real love letters, forged letters and police and court memos, this series paints a vivid snapshot of Canada as World War I raged on. — This two-part series is a carefully selected replay from our archive, and was originally titled The Murderous Mountie. Part 2 available tomorrow. We'll be back with new episodes in April. 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 3m

  3. 2D AGO

    Quick update: new episodes return in April

    A quick update and some thanks! Over the past 12 months... Canadian True Crime has had the opportunity to take on several meaningful projects alongside the usual podcast production. These included the CBC documentary Breaking Idol, the co-founding of Beyond The Verdict survivor-led advocacy group, and in-depth coverage of the 2025 Hockey Canada trial. While incredibly rewarding, the extra activities made for a very intense year behind the scenes. After the recent Robert Pickton series ended, it became clear we needed to pause, step back and reset things. Your support by listening to the podcast is what makes all of this work possible, so this year we're focusing on getting the podcast back into balance for sustainability. New episodes will return in April. Until then, we'll be replaying a few carefully selected episodes from our archive with new personal introductions from Kristi. Thank you again for listening and supporting the show! Your patience and understanding is appreciated. Mentioned in this episode: Breaking Idol - new CBC TV documentary Beyond The Verdict - new survivor-led advocacy group Mysterious letter - Beverley Rowbotham's family believes it could shed light on the case (25th anniversary) Guest appearances: CTV – The Social - with co-hosts Melissa Grelo and Jess Allan about survivor-centered storytelling, deep research, and the Jacob Hoggard case The Soundoff Podcast - with host Matt Cundill about the business side of podcasting and more Broadcast Dialogue - Kristi shares the ups and downs of her podcasting journey with host Connie Thiessen, including managing burnout and perfectionism... Special thanks to Castbox and Apple Podcasts. 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.

    5 min
  4. Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter [5]

    FEB 15

    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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    250
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Canadian True Crime
  • Show Website
    Canadian True Crime
  • Provider
    Canadian True Crime

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