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Episode 338: The Great North American Ice Storm of January 1998 was a devastating natural disaster caused by five consecutive ice storms affecting eastern Ontario, southern Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, northern New York, and central Maine. Montreal and southern Quebec were hardest hit, with freezing rain from January 4th to 9th accumulating up to 100 millimetres, collapsing trees, power lines, and steel towers. Nearly 3.5 million Quebecers and 600,000 Ontarians lost power, with blackouts lasting up to 33 days. The storm claimed 34 lives and led to the largest Canadian military deployment since the Korean War. The disaster tested the resilience of residents, who endured extreme cold and isolation while demonstrating heroism and community spirit. Sources: Jan 07, 1998, page 1 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com The 1998 ice storm that called for the deployment of 16,000 military personnel | Weather Network Ice storm changes the way cities prepare for disasters 1998 Ice Storm – Operation Recuperation - Veterans Affairs Canada Ice Storm '98 relived: A handful of Quebecers look back Lessons learned from the ice storm of 1998 Timeline | Ice Storm 1998: Immersion in the Black and the Cold 25th Anniversary of the Devastating 1998 Ice Storm in the Northeast The Worst Natural Disaster in Canadian History (Ice Storm 1998) | Discover Montreal 1998 ice storm led to better preparation for disasters in Quebec | Global News Montrealers remember the ice storm of 1998, 25 years later | Global News 25th anniversary of ice storm brings back chilling memories for Quebecers | CBC News 25 years later: Quebec remembers ice storm that plunged province into darkness | CTV News https://www.hydroquebec.com/ice-storm-1998/a-perfect-storm.html January 1998 North American ice storm David Pratt, "Ice Storm 1998" on Feb. 4th, 1998 Ice storm 1998: Lessons learned | Wayback Machine 2023 Canada ice storm https://www.hydroquebec.com/ice-storm-1998/ 25 years later: Quebec remembers ice storm that plunged province into darkness

On the evening of February 14, 1985, Valentine’s Day, at around 6:00 p.m., Bryan Hart of Colborne, Ontario, came home to a quiet house after work. He looked around the house for his wife, Betty, but could not find her. The couple’s 19-year-old son had already been home for an hour and a half. Michael said he hadn’t seen his mom but had noticed a pair of glasses she wore sitting on the landing leading into the basement. Thinking his mother was out somewhere, Michael picked up the glasses and put them on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen for safekeeping. On learning about the glasses from Michael, Bryan felt compelled to check the basement. It was the only place he hadn’t checked yet. In the cellar, Bryan discovered Betty lying on her side in a vast pool of blood. She was unresponsive. Bryan raced back upstairs and told his son to call an ambulance. Marguerite Elizabeth (Betty) Hart, 46, was dead. Among Betty’s many injuries, her throat had been slashed. Early on, the OPP presumed Betty’s wounds to be self-inflicted, but not all was as it appeared. Sources: 1987 CanLII 124 (ON CA) | R. v. Moran | CanLII SCC Docket | Donald Philip John Moran v. Her Majesty the Queen Mar 09, 1985, page 3 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Mar 12, 1985, page 2 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Mar 13, 1985, page 2 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Mar 14, 1985, page 2 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Apr 30, 1985, page 7 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Jul 23, 1985, page 5 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Jun 06, 1985, page 2 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Jun 28, 1985, page 6 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Jan 08, 1986, page 7 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com Jan 08, 1986, page 32 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 09, 1986, page 15 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 16, 1986, page 62 - Waterloo Region Record at Newspapers.com Jan 16, 1986, page 10 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 17, 1986, page 8 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 18, 1986, page 8 - Waterloo Region Record at Newspapers.com http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/CTPL/CTPL002508964pf_0156.pdf http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/CTPL/CTPL002508964pf_0155.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November of 2002, friends and family of 25-year-old Fort McMurray DJ Robert LeVoir became concerned that they hadn’t heard from him in over two weeks. Although he’d been a troubled guy, struggling with drugs, cocaine in particular, it wasn’t like Robert to be out of touch for so long. They worried about his welfare and began searching for him, eventually involving the RCMP. To Robert’s family, the RCMP appeared to be doing little to find their loved one. However, behind closed doors, investigators were working on a tip from a man claiming Robert’s roommate, Dax Richard Mack, also a DJ, had murdered Robert LeVoir and disposed of his body. Sources: 2006 ABQB 324 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII 2007 ABQB 182 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII 2012 ABCA 42 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII SCC Appeal File No. 35093 — 2013 2014 SCC 58 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII Supreme Court upholds Fort McMurray murder conviction Top court upholds Alberta conviction in boost for ‘Mr. Big’ tactics Mr Big Operations: Innovative Investigative Technique or Threat to Justice? Mr. Big: Undercover Sting Operations Mr. Big: An RCMP Production Revisiting “Mr. Big” Confessions: R v Mack No New Friends: A Look at the Law Relating to Mr. Big in R. v. Hart : Royle Law | Criminal and DUI Lawyers Toronto “Mr. Big” Operation: SCC constrains but doesn’t eliminate the practice. 2022 ABQB 522 (CanLII) | Mack v Warden of Grande Cache Institution | CanLII A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF MR. BIG OPERATIONS BY CANADA’S POLICE by Chanel J. Blais Mr. Big — Brilliant police strategy, or dangerous and coercive? Robert Cecil William LeVoir (1977-2002) - Find a Grave Shocore - Bonecracker | YouTube Owen Beverly Beattie Owen Beattie RvJeanvennebyArghavanGerami Apr 23, 2004, page 6 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Jul 06, 2004, page 6 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 23 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 7 - The Daily Herald-Tribune at Newspapers.com Apr 22, 2004, page 3 - Fort McMurray Today at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 3 - Fort McMurray Today at Newspapers.com May 10, 2006, page 7 - The Daily Herald-Tribune at Newspapers.com Feb 21, 2008, page 6 - Star-Phoenix at Newspapers.com Feb 21, 2008, page 23 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Killer DJ appeal turfed | Edmonton Sun High court upholds Mr. Big conviction Shocking the Conscience: Public Responses to Police Use of the “Mr. Big” Technique Mr. Big — Brilliant police strategy, or dangerous and coercive? | Edmonton Sun Gangsters Out Blog | The Dirty Few MC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On December 18, 2014, 101-year-old Ernest Côté, a decorated World War II veteran, became the target of a violent home invasion. The assailant, Ian Bush, gained entry to Côté's secure condo building using fake City of Ottawa identification. Bush proceeded to rob and terrorize the elderly war hero, binding his hands, taping his mouth shut, and leaving him to suffocate with a plastic bag over his head. However, Côté's remarkable strength and presence of mind allowed him to break free, cut a hole in the bag, and call for help. Little did anyone know that Côté's bravery would not only save his own life but would also lead to the resolution of a gruesome unsolved triple homicide from 2007. The evidence Côté preserved, particularly the duct tape used to gag him, provided the crucial DNA link that connected Bush to the murders of retired tax court judge Alban Garon, 77, his wife Raymonde Garon, 73, and their friend Marie-Claire Beniskos, 78. These three victims, all in their 70s, had been found hogtied, beaten, and suffocated in the Garons' luxury condo, leaving investigators baffled for years. Sources: "Alban Garon" - Search - Newspapers.com™ Alban Garon | Wikipedia Ernest Côté | Wikipedia Ernest Adolphe Côté | The Canadian Encyclopedia Riviera One and Two - 1500 and 1510 Riverside Dr Remembering the life of Marie-Claire Beniskos Marie-Claire Beniskos | News, Videos & Articles Ernest Cote | News, Videos & Articles D-Day 70th Anniversary: Battle by the numbers | YouTube Ian Bush Charged in 2007 Triple Homicide | CBC Youtube Ian Bush - Search | National Post Gruesome details by pathologist in Ian Bush triple-murder trial Man guilty in murder of Ot­tawa tax judge | Calgary Herald Guilty verdict in 'brutal, gratuitous' Ottawa triple murder | CBC News 2017 ONSC 422 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII 2017 ONSC 7426 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII 2017 ONSC 7627 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII 2024 ONCA 245 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII ‘I was mad as a wasp,’ says 101-year-old war vet home invasion victim Ernest Côté: 101-year-old veteran who survived home invasion dies - National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 334: In this episode, we look at a tragic case of domestic violence that shook the small community of New Germany, Nova Scotia. On June 30, 2010, the quiet parking lot of a local grocery store became the scene of a horrific crime that would forever change the lives of the Eisnor family. Wayne Paul Eisnor, driven by jealousy and an unwillingness to let go, confronted his estranged wife, Tina Mae Illingworth-Eisnor, as she sat in her van. In a shocking act of violence that unfolded in broad daylight, Wayne shot Tina twice in the head, ending her life and then turned the gun on himself. Wayne, although he suffered brain damage, survived his wound. Here, we explore the events leading up to this devastating moment, the aftermath of the shooting, and the complex legal proceedings that followed, including Wayne’s claims of amnesia, shedding light on a case that left a community in disbelief and a family deeply torn. Sources: Obituary: Tina Mae "Illingworth" Eisnor | Sweenys Funeral Home Tina Illingworth-Eisnor | Facebook SHAID Tree Animal Shelter New Germany, Nova Scotia Canada New Germany & Area Holland's Carriers Limited | New Germany NS Alleged Killer in New Germany Shooting Asks for Lawyer | CJHK 2013 NSSC 241 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII 2013 NSSC 263 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII R. v. Eisnor (W.P.), (2013) 336 N.S.R.(2d) 381 (SC) | vLex 2015 NSCA 64 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII R. v. Eisnor (W.P.), (2015) 362 N.S.R.(2d) 157 (CA) | vLex Search Results: Tina Eisnor | Global News Search Results: Tina Eisnor | CTV News Search Results: Tina Eisnor | CBC News Gender Based Violence in Canada | Learn the Facts Victims of police-reported family and intimate partner violence in Canada, 2021 Intimate partner violence: Experiences of young women in Canada, 2018 Our Work | Funding For Violence Prevention Programs | Getting Women Out Of Violence Resources: Family and Intimate Partner Violence in Canada Domestic Abuse Help in Canada Wayne Eisnor guilty of 1st-degree murder | CBC News Tina Eisnor's children 'deeply conflicted' after father's guilty verdict Atlantic News | Local Breaking | CTV News Atlantic Appeal dismissed in case of man who shot himself in the head, causing amnesia Get help with family violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 333: On the evening of July 18, 1977, five local teenagers were relaxing, drinking and listening to music near Ferry Island Park on the banks of the Fraser River just east of Chilliwack. It was a beautiful summer night. At 9:40 p.m., a man appeared from the underbrush armed with a rifle and, without a word, began shooting. Four of the teens were killed: Brothers from Rosedale, Jan Christiaan “John” Den Hertog,16, and Evert “Ed” Den Hertog, 19, Egbert “Bert” Menger, 19, of Clearbrook and Rosedale resident Leola Corrinne Guliker, 16. The killer sped off in Evert Den Hertog’s truck, while the only survivor, fifteen-year-old Adrian “Eddie” Menger, Egbert’s younger brother, fled and sought help. The terrified community, stunned by the senseless slayings, began burying their dead while police sought a killer. More than a month later, they had their man — 23-year-old Walter Murray Madsen of Chilliwack. Madsen had then dumped all four victims into the Fraser, hoping the water would hide the evidence of his horrific crime. Madsen’s bizarre motives for the shootings and further plans were revealed at his trial in 1978. Leola Guliker’s body was not found until nine months after the shooting, just days after Madsen was sentenced to life in prison for her killing and the three others. Sources: https://thereach.pastperfectonline.com/byperson?keyword=Madsen,%20Walter%20Murray walter madsen sentence 1978 CRIMES ON TEENAGERS IN THE FRASER VALLEY | Victims and Vandals http://richardislivingwithals.blogspot.com/2013/03/bert-menger.html walter madsen The Old Man in the rain CRIMES ON TEENAGERS IN THE FRASER VALLEY | Victims and Vandals http://pgplweb02.lib.pg.bc.ca:8080/fedora/get/pgc:1978-04-12/ilives:viewerSdef/getViewer Full text of "The Daily Colonist (1977-09-01)" https://newspaperarchive.com/medicine-hat-news-sep-02-1977-p-2/ Apr 14, 1978, page 9 - Red Deer Advocate at Newspapers.com Full text of "The Daily Colonist (1978-04-18)" http://authormjpreston.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-old-man-in-rain-following-rosedale.html CRASH IN­VES­TI­GATED AS MUR­DER-SUI­CIDE | Vancouver Sun Jenneke Everdina “Jennie” Den Bruin Den Hertog ... Evert “Eddie” Den Hertog (1957-1977) - Find a... Jan Christiaan “John” Den Hertog (1961-1977) -... Barend (Bernie) Den Hertog Barend Den Hertog Obituary - Chilliwack, BC May 20, 1987, page 6 - The Chilliwack Progress at Newspapers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 332: In this episode of Dark Poutine, we delve into a troubling chapter of British Columbia’s history that reveals the deep-seated racism and fear that plagued our past. D’Arcy Island, a small and isolated landmass off the coast of Vancouver Island, became home to a leprosy colony from 1891 to 1924. But this wasn’t just any colony; it was a place where Chinese immigrants who had contracted the disease were forcibly sent to live out their days in harsh and inhumane conditions, far from society’s view. Leprosy, now known as Hansen’s disease, has been misunderstood and deeply feared throughout history. The disease, although not highly contagious and treatable today, was seen as a mark of shame and led to the isolation of those afflicted. The establishment of the D’Arcy Island colony was rooted not only in fear of the disease but also in the racist attitudes of the time, which viewed Chinese immigrants as expendable and less deserving of care. Sources: Leprosy | WHO D'Arcy Island Marine Park W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations: History & Territory The Creation of Indian Reserves and their Impact On The W̱SÁNEĆ Nation British Columbia Indian Treaties In Historical Perspective An introduction to First Nations' history in the Gulf Islands Tales from the Vault: The lepers of D'Arcy Island The lepers of D'Arcy Island The Dark Past Of D'Arcy Island • British Columbia Magazine How a tiny island off Victoria became part of B.C.’s racist history - UBC News ‘Island of Death’: BC’s Forgotten Racist Leper Colony Health campaigners call for an end to the use of the word leper D'Arcy Island | Wikipedia Chinese Canadian historic places receive provincial recognition Chinese Canadian Historic Places | PDF A Measure of Value: The Story of the D'Arcy Island Leper Colony By Chris Yorath | Google Books City of Victoria Archives | International Leprosy Association - History of Leprosy Tracadie and D’Arcy and Bentinck Islands (Canada) | International Leprosy Association - History of Leprosy The Lepers of Tracadie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 331: On November 8, 2012, in a bloody crime scene, police discovered the body of 43-year-old Panagiota “Yota” Zerbinos in her daughter’s basement suite in the Fleetwood neighbourhood of Surrey, B.C. Yota had been brutally stabbed 24 times and left under a blanket; the murder weapon, a kitchen knife, was still in her chest. Two days later, Yota’s 28-year-old daughter, Gloria Crystle Zerbinos, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. She pleaded not guilty, citing her schizophrenia, drug abuse and other complex mental health issues, claiming she was not criminally responsible for her mother’s death. Gloria was held at Alouette Correctional Centre for Women. However, as court proceedings continued, another inmate, 51-year-old April Peregooda, was found unresponsive in Gloria Zerbinos’s cell. Sources: B.C. woman who killed mother sentenced for second murder while serving time | CBC News Woman arrested in death of B.C. jail inmate | CBC News 2018 BCSC 2464 (CanLII) | R. v G.C.Z | CanLII 2019 BCSC 584 (CanLII) | R. v Zerbinos | CanLII "Gloria Zerbinos" - Search - Newspapers.com™ Surrey woman to stand trial for allegedly murdering her mother - Surrey Leader Surrey woman guilty of murder for stabbing her mother 24 times Remembering the life of Panagiota Zerbinos Panagiota Zerbinos Obituary (2012) - Legacy Remembers From straight A's to accused of stabbing her mom 24 times Mom's body was found in daughter's Surrey suite, trial hears Surrey woman was afraid to be alone with her daughter, murder trial hears Woman sentenced for prison murder in Maple Ridge 2004: Alouette Correctional Centre for Women - Province of British Columbia Ex-strip­per guilty of mother’s mur­der | The Province Surrey woman who murdered her mother can apply for parole in 12 years Facebook | Gloria Zerbinos Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Former stripper on trial for mom's murder suffered delusions, court hears Vernon woman killed in jail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 330: In this episode, we explore a horrific case that shocked both Hollywood and Canada - the brutal murder of Iana Kasian by her fiancé, graphic novelist and filmmaker Blake Leibel. On May 26, 2016, the mutilated body of 30-year-old Iana Kasian was discovered in the West Hollywood apartment she shared with Leibel. What makes this case particularly chilling is not just the gruesome nature of the crime but the background of the perpetrator himself. Blake Leibel, born into a wealthy Canadian family, had relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. As a graphic novelist and aspiring filmmaker, Leibel had contributed to a work titled “Syndrome,” which eerily foreshadowed the brutal manner in which he would later take Kasian's life. The timing of this heinous act adds another layer of tragedy to the story. Kasian, originally from Ukraine, had given birth to the couple's daughter just three weeks before her murder. What should have been a joyous time for the new parents instead became a nightmare that would leave a child without her mother and a family shattered. Sources: Blake Leibel | Tumblr "Iana Kasian" - Search - Newspapers.com™ Canadian Legal Information Institute — Eleanor Leibel Wayback Machine — Charging Document for Blake Leibel 'I thought he was very happy'; Toronto tycoon's son accused of torturing girlfriend, draining her body of blood Jealousy over baby drove Canadian Blake Leibel to torture, kill girlfriend, L.A. prosecutor tells jury FULL INTERVIEW - Lorne Leibel Apache 47' Owner & Driver May 30, 2016, page 29 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com People v. Leibel, No. B291049 | Casetext Search + Citator Blake Leibel | Additional Crew, Director, Animation Department Blake Leibel murder | News, Videos & Articles Son of wealthy Toronto family arrested in L.A. after mother of his newborn found dead in apartment Filmmaker Blake Leibel Found Guilty of Grisly First-Degree Murder Canadian Blake Leibel found guilty in California court of murdering and torturing girlfriend Autopsy report reveals graphic details in 2016 murder of model in West Hollywood HUNTER: Toronto rich kid killer Blake Leibel gets true crime TV treatment https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/the-iana-kasian-hollywood-murder Murder of Iana Kasian The Blake Leibel story: Here's everything you need to know Hollywood horror story: The inside story of Canadian accused killer Blake Leibel Graphic novelist ordered to pay nearly $42 million in fiancee’s torture murder 5 horrific details about the murder of Iana Kasian May 30, 2016, page 29 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com Young Developer Buys Reba McEntire’s Former Spread - Hartford Courant Cody Leibel: Racedriver biography - career and success Cody Leibel - Stats, Contract, Salary & More Guelph Storm Cody Leibel goes big in Beverly Park with purchase of Reba McEntire’s former home Katy Perry completes $18-million deal for developer Cody Leibel's Beverly Crest home Death by Fame on ID: Where is Blake Leibel Now? Hollywood Horror Writer Turned Killer: The Blake Leibel Story (True Crime Documentary) From the ThatChapter community on Reddit: Comic Book Killer | The Case of Blake Leibel - That Chapter Judge Awards $41.6 Million to Family of Woman Murdered in WeHo by Her Wealthy Boyfriend https://www.amazon.com/Syndrome-Daniel-Quantz/dp/1932386998/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 329: On October 28, 2022, Paul Pelosi, husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was brutally attacked in his San Francisco home. The perpetrator? A 42-year-old Canadian man named David DePape. Born and raised in British Columbia, DePape's journey from a small-town Canadian to an alleged political extremist is a disturbing tale of online radicalization. As we'll explore in this episode, DePape became immersed in far-right conspiracy theories and extremist ideologies, particularly those aligned with QAnon and other conspiratorial narratives. The attack on Paul Pelosi serves as a chilling reminder of how online misinformation and conspiracy theories can lead to real-world violence. We'll examine how DePape's beliefs evolved, the role of social media echo chambers in his radicalization, and the broader implications of this case for Canadian and American society. Join us as we unravel the events leading up to that fateful night in San Francisco and explore the dark undercurrents of extremism that can turn an ordinary Canadian into a violent offender on the international stage. Sources: TIMELINE: Latest updates after Paul Pelosi attacked inside San Francisco home Paul Pelosi 911 call transcript: Read what he told SFPD What to Know About Agonal Breathing SFPD says Pelosi attack 'not random' Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) on X Search: David DePape | The Star r/insanepeoplefacebook David DePape's Blog ADL | QAnon Backgrounder START QAnon Research Brief_5_26 David Depape | News, Videos & Articles | Global News Accused in assault on Nancy Pelosi’s husband grew up in B.C. | Globe and Mail Man Accused of Attacking Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Left Trail of Far-Right Hate | Vice Who is David DePape? Pelosi attack suspect revelled in conspiracy theories 911 call from Paul Pelosi during attack released | YouTube SFPD Body Camera Footage of Attack on Paul Pelosi (Oct. 28, 2022) | YouTube United States vs. David Wayne Depape Accused in assault on Nancy Pelosi’s husband grew up in B.C. Election denial movement in the United States | Wikipedia Testimony on American Confidence in Elections Deep state in the United States | Wikipedia Attack on Paul Pelosi | Wikipedia Paul Pelosi Cover Up Gypsy Taub’s BIO Alleged Paul Pelosi attacker posted multiple conspiracy theories | CNN Politics Pelosi attacker was immersed in 2020 election conspiracies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 328: On June 30, 2009, the serene waters of the Rideau Canal in Kingston, Ontario, revealed a dark and tragic secret. A submerged car discovered that day contained the bodies of three teenage sisters—Zainab (19), Sahar (17), and Geeti (13) Shafia—along with their father's first wife, Rona Muhammad Amir (52). What initially appeared to be a tragic accident soon unravelled into a chilling tale of premeditated murder. The perpetrators, Mohammad Shafia, his second wife, Tooba Mohammad Yahya, and their son, Hamed, were arrested on July 23, 2009, and later convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Shockingly, the victims were Mohammad Shafia's daughters and his first wife. This heinous act, driven by twisted notions of family honour, shocked the nation and highlighted the grim reality of honour-based violence. Join us as we delve into the harrowing details of the Shafia family murders, a case that not only captivated Canada but also sparked crucial conversations about domestic violence and the challenges faced by immigrant families in preserving their cultural values while integrating into a new society. Sources: 2016 ONCA 812 (CanLII) | R. v. Shafia | CanLII 2013 ONCA 248 (CanLII) | R. v. Kailayapillai | CanLII 2004 BCSC 998 (CanLII) | R. v. Atwal | CanLII 2002 BCSC 928 (CanLII) | R. v. Nahar | CanLII 2004 BCCA 77 (CanLII) | R. v. Nahar | CanLII Chronology of events in the Shafia murders Inside the Shafia killings that shocked a nation Portrait of Hamed Shafia, a young 'honour killer' The Shafia case’s abandoned minivan, submerged car and damaged SUV Honour based Violence – Indo Canadian Women’s Association Apparent Modern-Day Incidence in Canada - Preliminary Examination of so-called Honour Killings in Canada Man who murdered family in 'honour killing' became jailhouse religious tyrant Preliminary Examination of so-called “Honour Killings” in Canada - Open Government Portal Gendered Violence, Cultural Otherness, and Honour Crimes in Canadian National Logics on JSTOR Honour-based violence | Royal Canadian Mounted Police Domestic Violence Resources | Canadian Association of Social Workers Honour Killings | Canada Commons Types of Femicide | Femicide in Canada Honour Based Violence & Forced Marriage – Canadian Police Knowledge Network Problematizing “Honour Crimes” within the Canadian Context Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 327: Maple Batalia, a 19-year-old college student studying health sciences, was also a working model and actress and loved to paint. On the night of September 28, 2011, after a late-night study session at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus, she was shot and attacked with a knife in a parking lot as she left the campus library. The savage nature of the attack left her with multiple gunshot wounds and severe stab wounds to her head. Despite efforts to save her, Maple succumbed to her injuries at a Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminister.  Suspicion immediately fell on Maple’s ex-boyfriend, Gurjinder (Gary) Dhaliwal, with whom she’d broken up a month before. Dhaliwal refused to leave Maple alone and obsessively contacted her since their breakup, and he had been violent with her. Days before her murder, Dhaliwal had violently confronted Maple, and police became involved, telling him to stay away. Dhaliwal claimed innocence after Maple’s slaying, but his relationship with his friend Gursimar (Gary) Bedi proved to be his undoing. Sources: 2016 BCSC 1930 (CanLII) | R. v. Bedi | CanLII 2016 BCSC 1966 (CanLII) | R. v. Dhaliwal | CanLII 2016 BCSC 2528 (CanLII) | R. v. Dhaliwal | CanLII 2017 BCSC 292 (CanLII) | R. v. Bedi | CanLII Do You Know the Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse? Maple Batalia | Global News Maple Batalia's mother speaks out Maple Batalia Arts Scholarship by House of Kiran RIP Maple Batalia | Facebook Maple Batalia | Krystal Kiran With no suspects, murder victim's family can only mourn, and wait “A jewel of mine”: The murder of Maple Batalia and Gendered Violence in the Mainstream News Media Maple (2017) Ex-boyfriend gets 21 years without parole in B.C. on-campus murder Jealous ex-boyfriend pleads guilty to young woman’s murder in B.C. New photos released in relation to Batalia killing Maple Batalia was Gunned Down– More Deadly Violence Against Women Family outraged after Maple Batalia's killer given temporary release from prison Saturday Canadian Actress and College Student Is Gunned Down Leaving Campus Library | Oxygen Official Site Maple Batalia's death 'was like stomping on a flower right before it blooms' Story of teen’s tragic death shared in Fraser-Cascade schools 2017: Jasleen and Maple - Capilano University With no suspects, murder victim's family can only mourn, and wait Maple Batalia (1992-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 326: Between 1869 and 1948, over 100,000 children from the United Kingdom were sent to Canada and other British commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa as part of the British Home Children migration scheme. This movement was initiated to alleviate the burden of poverty and overcrowded workhouses in Britain by providing these children with opportunities abroad. However, the reality for many of these children was harsh.  In Canada, they were often placed with farm families where boys worked as labourers and girls as domestic servants. While some found caring homes, many others faced neglect, abuse, and exploitation. The children were frequently moved from one placement to another, leading to instability and a lack of proper education. Despite these hardships, many British Home Children contributed significantly to Canadian society, with some even enlisting in the military during the World Wars. Today, it is estimated that over ten percent of the Canadian population are descendants of these children, though many remain unaware of this heritage. Sources: British Home Children - Veterans Affairs Canada Home Children - Government of Canada Who are the British Home Children Home Children Canada BRITISH HOME CHILDREN IN CANADA Home Children Home Children Canada Welcome to British Home Children Descendants Barnardo Home Records The British Home Children The Victorian Workhouse Home Children (1869-1930) - ArchiviaNet - Library and Archives Canada Making the Canadian Flag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 325: Edward H. Rulloff was a 19th-century Canadian-born serial killer renowned for his exceptional intellect and heinous crimes. Rulloff exhibited prodigious intellectual abilities from a young age. He was a polymath with expertise in various fields, including linguistics, where he made significant contributions, proposing theories on the origin of languages. Despite his scholarly achievements, Rulloff's life was marred by a series of crimes that began with the mysterious disappearance of his wife, Harriet Schutt Rulloff and their young daughter, Priscilla Charlotte Rulloff, in 1845, which many suspected to be his doing. His erudition earned him a reputation as one of the most learned men of his time, even while he was incarcerated. Rulloff's criminal activities were as notorious as his intellect was celebrated. He was involved in a string of burglaries and was eventually implicated in multiple murders. His undoing was the killing of a store clerk, Frederick Merrick, during a robbery attempt. His two accomplices, Al Jarvis and Billy Dexter, also died while fleeing the crime scene. Rulloff was suspected of doing away with them. He was soon captured and held for trial. Despite attempts to use his intellectual prowess as a defence, Rulloff was convicted and sentenced to death. His execution in 1871 was a significant event, as many viewed his death as the tragic end of a brilliant yet malevolent mind. Sources: Edward H. Rulloff - Wikipedia Murder by Gaslight: The Man of Two Lives. Edward Rulloff | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers The Life and Madness of Edward H. Rulloff | Victorian Gothic Edward H. Rulloff: The Veil of Secrecy Removed: Freeman, E H: 9781461142751: Books - Amazon.ca Rogue Scholar: The Sinister Life and Celebrated Death of Edward H. Rulloff (By: Richard W. Bailey) published: August, 2003: Richard W. Bailey: Books - Amazon.ca Rulloff’s Restaurant | The Story Rulloff : the great criminal and philologist / by Samuel D. Halliday. … - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library The Internal Narcissist: Why Your Ego Wants You To Suffer What the new science of narcissism says about narcissists | Psyche Ideas Ithaca history: What do you know about Edward Rulloff? Mark Twain Day By Day: The Day Mark Twain Defended A Serial Killer The Life and Death of Edward H. Rulloff by Herbert A. Wisbey, Jr. Edward H. Rulloff | Newspapers.com ABOUT MARK TWAIN: BIBLIOGRAPHIC ISSUE NUMBER 5 on JSTOR Rulloff's Restaurant | The Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 324: Sheree Fertuck, a 51-year-old businesswoman, mother of three, and grandmother from Saskatchewan, disappeared on December 7, 2015, after leaving her family’s lunch gathering at her mother’s farm in Kenaston to return to work at a nearby gravel pit. The next day, her abandoned gravel truck was found in the pit, with her personal belongings inside, raising immediate concerns about her unexplained disappearance. Despite extensive ground searches by her family, friends, and the police around the gravel pit and other locations, no trace of Sheree Fertuck has ever been found. RCMP and Sheree’s family believed she was abducted, or worse, murdered. As the weeks and months passed with no sign of Sheree, suspicion fell on her estranged husband, Gregory Mitchell Fertuck, 62. The pair had been going through a contentious divorce for some years. The RCMP undertook an undercover operation to acquire a confession to Sheree’s murder. Due to legal challenges and COVID restrictions hampering proceedings, it was not until June 2024 that this case was finally resolved. Sources: 2023 SKKB 200 (CanLII) | R. v Fertuck | CanLII Search: Sheree Fertuck | Newspapers.com Kenaston, Saskatchewan History – Village of Kenaston The Mr. Big Police Investigation - How Real Life Sting Operations Work in BC – Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group (DDLaw) The Mr. Big Sting in Canada - Jonathan Cross, thesis Mr. Big: Undercover Sting Operations RCMP Mr. Big sting on accused killer Greg Fertuck began with fake contest at bar offsale in Saskatoon | CBC News Greg Fertuck threatened to shoot, bury wife: Crown witnesses | CBC News 'I'll gut you like a fish': Daughter testifies Greg Fertuck had history of threats against her mom | CBC News Sheree Fertuck's sisters still searching for closure, justice 7 years after disappearance | CBC News 14 days, 35 witnesses: Who has testified so far at Greg Fertuck's 1st-degree murder trial | CBC News Greg Fertuck calls former lawyer as defence witness at his murder trial 'Show me the body': Closing arguments heard at Greg Fertuck murder trial Greg Fertuck 'never told me that he killed Sheree,' former girlfriend testifies at murder trial | CBC News Greg Fertuck's murder trial adjourned for final decision after closing arguments Sheree Fertuck | News, Videos & Articles | Global News Voir dire reopened so Fertuck can further cross-examine Crown witnesses at murder trial Fertuck acted out killing estranged wife in secretly recorded confession video Judge warns Greg Fertuck that court is not a 'playground' as murder trial resumes in Saskatoon | CBC News Latest request from accused killer Fertuck 'unacceptable,' says Crown Judge denies Fertuck's request for mistrial or to reopen murder trial Greg Fertuck found guilty of killing ex-wife after nearly three-year long trial Greg Fertuck found guilty of 1st-degree murder in 2015 disappearance of wife Sheree | CBC News Gregory Fertuck guilty of first-degree murder in death of estranged wife Sheree The Pit | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 323: In April 2014, a tragic shooting occurred at a sawmill in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Kevin Douglas Addison, 47, a former employee, opened fire at the Western Forest Products mill, killing Michael Lunn, 61, and Fred McEachern, 53, and injuring two others, Earl Kelly and Tony Sudar. Addison was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. Addison's actions shook the tight-knit Nanaimo community and highlighted critical issues surrounding workplace violence and safety in industrial settings. Sources: History of Nanaimo City History | Nanaimo Museum Home | Western Forest Products Western Forest Products | Wikipedia Frederick McEACHERN Obituary (2014) - Nanaimo, BC - The Times Colonist Michael Lunn Obituary (1952 - 2014) - Legacy Remembers UPDATE: Charges laid in deadly Nanaimo shooting 2016 BCSC 2352 (CanLII) | R. v. Addison | CanLII The shootings at Western Forest in Nanaimo point to a bigger problem Nanaimo mill shooting | News, Videos & Articles | Global News Kevin Addison tells court he shot four men at Nanaimo mill Doctor details autopsy results of Nanaimo mill shooting victims during trial Nanaimo mill shooter Addison’s name synonymous with ‘murderous violence’ Prosecutor relays chilling account of Nanaimo sawmill shooting Man accused in fatal Nanaimo mill shooting testifies in court Jul 13, 1955, page 16 - The Province at Newspapers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 322: Nova Scotia's rugged coastline and treacherous waters have made it a graveyard for ships throughout history. The SS Atlantic, a White Star Line steamship, sank off Nova Scotia on April 1, 1873, in one of the worst maritime disasters before the Titanic. On its 19th voyage from Liverpool to New York with around 975 people on board, the ship ran short of coal and diverted to Halifax. Navigational errors caused it to strike rocks near Prospect, Nova Scotia. Rough seas hindered lifeboat launches, trapping many passengers below deck. Local fishermen and others aided in rescue efforts, but 562 people perished, marking it the greatest civilian loss in the North Atlantic at that time. Sources: Nova Scotia Archives - Where the Land Meets the Sea: Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia HMS Tribune: Halifax's first maritime disaster is almost forgotten Atlantic's Last Stop by Robert Chaulk They Went Down To The Sea by lay Spicer Hypothermia: How long can someone survive in frigid water? The Chilling Truth About Cold Water SS Atlantic History - Rev. Ancient's Account The SS Atlantic | Canadian History Ehx The Final Voyage of SS Atlantic The S/S Atlantic of the White Star Line, disaster in 1873 HFX Studios The Wreck of the SS ATLANTIC - Halifax, NS 1873 SS Atlantic - The Mystery of the Davidsons' Grave The Grave of the Davidsons, from the SS Atlantic Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic | CBC News Shipwreck Treasures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 321: On August 10, 2018, the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick, was rocked by a horrific shooting that left four people dead. A man armed with a legally obtained assault-style rifle opened fire in a residential neighbourhood, killing two police officers and two civilians. Constables Robb Costello, 45, and Sara Burns, 43, were gunned down as they responded to reports of shots being fired. The civilian victims were 42-year-old Donnie Robichaud and his girlfriend, 32-year-old Bobbie Lee Wright. The perpetrator, 48-year-old Matthew Vincent Raymond, was arrested at the scene after exchanging gunfire with other officers. He was charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Raymond was charged with four counts of first-degree murder. At his 2020 trial, two psychiatrists testified that he had a mental disorder that rendered him incapable of understanding his violent actions at the time they were committed. On November 20, 2020, after a nine-week trial, a jury found Raymond not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder. Many members of the public, including some members of the victims’ families, feel justice was not served. Sources: City of Fredericton 237 Brookside Dr · 237 Brookside Dr, Fredericton, NB E3A 1V3 A summary of the Matthew Raymond quadruple murder trial ‘I am just shaking:’ What people saw and heard during Fredericton shooting Canada Police Say at Least 4 Dead in Shooting How the Fredericton shooting unfolded | CBC News A timeline of the deadly shooting in Fredericton Police update on Fredericton shooting Cst. Lawrence Robert “Robb” Costello Cst. Sara Mae Helen Burns Donnie Robichaud, father of 3, identified as victim in Fredericton shooting Obituary information for Bobbie Lee Wright Fredericton pair killed in shooting spree had just begun dating, friends and relatives say Thousands attend funeral service for Fredericton officers who made ‘the ultimate sacrifice’ ‘It was hard to calm him down,’ says former colleague of alleged Fredericton shooter Husband of slain Fredericton officer Cst. Sara Burns bids tearful goodbye | YouTube Fredericton police chief chokes up remembering her fallen officers | YouTube RCMP officers describe chaotic moments after they burst into Fredericton shooter’s apartment Jury finds Fredericton shooter Matthew Raymond not criminally responsible https://publications.gc.ca/Pilot/LoPBdP/BP/prb9922-e.htm http://criminalnotebook.ca/index.php/Not_Criminally_Responsible_Due_to_Mental_Disorder https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/csj-sjc/jsp-sjp/rr06_1/p1.html https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2023-r001/index-en.aspx https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/capsules/not-criminally-responsible-mental-illness/ https://www.canlii.org/en/commentary/doc/2023CanLIIDocs2081?resultId=8be757e84fed4313b03096185340c5fe&resultIndex=1&searchId=bc7cff8923204edf99f182a027c5a315 https://www.legalline.ca/legal-answers/firearm-possession-and-acquisition-licence-pal/ https://ottawafirearmsafety.ca/pal-application/ https://fseso.org/courses/ https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/canadian-residents Matthew Vincent Raymond | News, Videos & Articles | Global News 2018 Fredericton shooting A Legal History of the Regulation of Assault-Style Rifles in Canada Chinese SKS Semi-Automatic Rifle Firearms expert says rifle used in Fredericton shooting designed 'to kill,' mostly used for hunting | CBC News Man who killed four people in Fredericton denied new privileges by review board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 320: In 1991, the city of Vancouver was rocked by the brutal murder of 29-year-old Mary-Lynn Kimberly Breeden. Friends and family called her Lynn. The charred remains of her body were discovered in a dumpster, with a single bullet wound to the skull. What followed was a complex investigation that would uncover a web of deceit, greed, and cold-blooded violence. Through witness accounts, advances in forensic evidence, and detailed police work, detectives were able to piece together the chilling details of Breeden's final moments. Their investigation led them to a suspect named Christian Albert Cruz, a male stripper with a history of violence. As the case unfolded, a tragic tale of betrayal and desperation began to emerge, shedding light on the dark motivations that drove one man to commit such a heinous act. Join us as we delve into the story of the murder of Lynn Breeden and explore the complex human emotions and societal factors that can lead to such senseless violence. Sources: Mary-Lynn Breeden - Search - Newspapers.com™ Mary-Lynn Kimberly “Lynn” Breeden (1960-1991) -... No5 Orange - Dance and Pub Showroom - Vancouver’s famous Gastown Fraser Arms Hotel Watch V6A - A feature documentary by Ruggero Romano Online | Vimeo On Demand 1995 CanLII 523 (BC CA) | R. v. Cruz | CanLII 1998 CanLII 5951 (BC CA) | R. v. Cruz | CanLII The Murder of Mary Lynn Breeden The Use of Forensic Odontology to Solve a Forensic Science Case - Free Essay Example - Edubirdie Biography - Linda Agostini - Australian Dictionary of Biography The Charred Remains of Lynn Breeden Dental color measurement to predict DNA concentration in incinerated teeth for human identification. - Abstract - Europe PMC Saferstein, Richard. Criminalistics: an Introduction to Forensic Science. Pearson, 2017 edition. "Forensic Files" Charred Remains (TV Episode 1997) Forensic Files - Season 2, Episode 8 - Charred Remains - Full Episode Forensic Wheels: Christian Albert Cruz' 1980 Oldsmobile Omega (Lynn Breeden Death Car) Mary-Lynn Kimberly “Lynn” Breeden (1960-1991) -... Effect of Fire on DNA and its profiling in homicide cases Identifying Maui fire victims will depend heavily on DNA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 319: In the first two parts of our Shadows of Deception series, we delved into the abysmal depths of depravity exhibited by Dellen Millard and Mark Smich through the heinous murders of Tim Bosma and Laura Babcock. With Millard and Smich already incarcerated for their previous atrocities, a new investigation was launched into the 2012 death of Dellen's father, Wayne Millard, a wealthy aviation businessman. Initially presumed to be a suicide, the circumstances surrounding his demise came under intense scrutiny after his son's sensational arrests for the Bosma and Babcock murders. After their investigation, authorities arrested Dellen Millard and charged him with the first-degree murder of his father. This shocking twist cast a sinister shadow over the already grim narrative, painting Dellen Millard as a far more depraved criminal than initially realized – one willing to extinguish even the life of his own flesh and blood. It appears that Dellen Millard is a cold-blooded individual who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. Sources: Search: Dellen Millard | Canadian Legal Information Institute | CanLII 2018 ONSC 5602 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII CBC News | Wayward Son Dellen Millard | News, Videos & Articles | GlobalNews Letters Between Dellen Millard and Christina Noudga | PDF Serial killer Dellen Millard found guilty in prison stabbing incident Serial killer Dellen Millard gets one year in prison for role in prison stabbing | CBC News Ontario's top court dismisses Millard, Smich conviction appeals in murder of Hamilton's Tim Bosma | CBC News Serial killer Dellen Millard says he's too smart a crook to commit 'sloppy' Tim Bosma murder Rosie DiManno: Dellen Millard, convicted of first-degree murder in killing of Tim Bosma, Laura Babcock, is now on trial in the death of his father Millard murder ruled a suicide inside two days The Case of Serial Killer Dellen Millard In jailhouse interview, Dellen Millard admits for first time he had a part in Tim Bosma’s murder Killer Mark Smich’s move to medium-security prison outrages victims’ families Ann Brocklehurst, Dark Ambition: The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard & Mark Smich.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices