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Two best friends tell each other true crime stories they think the other hasn't heard yet. Each week, Amanda and Keith tell each other about some of the most egregious crimes - heard this one before?

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Two best friends tell each other true crime stories they think the other hasn't heard yet. Each week, Amanda and Keith tell each other about some of the most egregious crimes - heard this one before?

Language:

English


Episodes

Truth and Reconciliation

10/1/2023
This week's episode is a little different than the ones before it. In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Keith and Amanda discuss the history of indigenous people in Canada. They speak on the residential school system, the history of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and the Highway of Tears. Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada. Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat (Please use Google Chrome). Motive and Opportunity wishes to acknowledge that we record and produce our podcast on the traditional territories of Mi'kma'ki and Wabanaki Confederacy. #OurHomeOnNativeLand

Duration:00:28:40

Richard Oland and Vincent Li

9/24/2023
Weird body facts, gendered crash test dummies, and more spooky reviews. Keith tells the story of the unsolved murder of local millionaire, Richard Oland, and Amanda recounts one of Canada's most notorious 'Not Criminally Responsible' cases. Sources: CBC News, National Post, CTV News, Governor General of Canada Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:01:03:49

Gary O'Brien and William Dean Christensen

9/21/2023
Better late than never! Amanda tells us the story of a father who abducted his three sons. Keith follows up with the story of The American Jack the Ripper. If you have a missing child and need help, please follow the below link for resources and information from the Missing Children Society of Canada: https://www.mcsc.ca/protecting-children/resources/ Spooky Entries: The Haunting of Grady Farm (2019); Bird Box (2018); The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones; Bird Box by Josh Malerman Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/article/110433901/man-convicted-in-phila-murder-wanted/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1985/03/05/suspected-serial-killer-early-reputation-for-violence/8fd3f4e4-38c4-4d77-9bbd-3520aea16806/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/110419560/possible-serial-killer-gets-40-years/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/110421014/american-jack-the-ripper-charged-in/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/110420057/prisoner-gets-10-29-more-years-in-jail/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/vb9yv9/this-hong-kong-womans-constipation-may-have-caused-amnesia Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:01:03:45

Gilbert Paul Jordan and Kimberley Lockyer & Dale Worthman

9/10/2023
Keith tells us the story of The Boozing Barber and how he terrorized Vancouver, and then Amanda fills us in on the unsolved murders of Kimberly Lockyer and Dale Wortham. NOTE: Our sincerest apologies for Amanda's audio quality at some points in this episode. We experienced some technical obstacles and they are reflected in the recording. Sources: Youtube.com, Tapa Talk, CanLii.org, First Nations Drum, History Daily, Medium, CBC News, Murderpedia, Vancouver Sun Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:50:42

Matthew de Grood and Grace Marks

9/3/2023
Amanda starts us off this week with a story of a house party that ended in the tragic deaths of 5 people. Keith then tells us the story of a maid who, along with an accomplice, committed murder. Sources: Calgary Herald, CanLii, CTV News, Smithsonian, Toronto Star, Toronto University Library Archives, Murderpedia, Canadian Encyclopedia Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:52:51

The Death Penalty in Canada and Mark Twitchell

8/27/2023
This week Keith kicks us off with a discussion surrounding the history of the death penatly in Canada. Then, Amanda tells us about Mark Twitchell, otherwise known as the Dexter killer. Sources: Copycat Killers, Deadly House of Cards, Vancouver Sun and Province, Edmonton Journal, The Famous People, DPIC, DeathPenaltyInfo.org, The Canadian Encyclopedia, U.S. Department of Justice: Office of Justice Programs, CBC News, HistoryofRights.ca, CanadasHistory.ca, Amnesty International Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:53:30

Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam MacLeod and The McDonald's Murders

8/20/2023
Bad jokes and school supplies to start the episode. This week Amanda starts us off with the story of one of Canada's biggest manhunts: Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam MacLeod. Keith then tells us the story of a tragedy that took place in a McDonald's restaurant. Sources: CBC News, news.com.au, youtube.com, Daily Mail, The National Post, The Chronicle Herald, Salt Wire, The Canadian Encyclopedia Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:46:32

Naomi Bartlette and 5 Incredible Survivors

8/13/2023
Amanda and Keith, now with sunburns, return from their summer break! Keith tells us about his personal connection to a horrific murder and Amanda tells us 5 stories of incredible survivors. CW/TW for this week's episode - intimate partner violence/murder Sources: GoFundMe, CBC News, DC Comics: The Ultimate Character Guide, Global News, Times Chronicle, Medium, CanLii, The Star Phoenix, Lethbridge News Now, Chat News Today, CTV News, Prince George Citizen, I Survived - Season 3, Episode 1 - Mary, Brooke, Sharene Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:59:05

LISK: Long Island Serial Killer

7/23/2023
Amanda and Keith discuss the breaking story of the crimes of the Long Island Serial Killer and the suspect that was recently taken into custody, Rex Heuermann. They also reiterate their passion for victims and recommit to advocacy for those without a voice. For those interested in reading the bail document mentioned in today's episode, you can find it here: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23875987-bail-application-rex-heuermann-gilgo-beach Sources: https://gilgocase.com/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/nyregion/gilgo-beach-victims.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/15/nyregion/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann.html https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/ct-maureen-brainard-barnes-gilgo-four-norwich-18201224.php https://people.com/gilgo-beach-case-victim-sister-recounts-phone-call-suspect-7563222 https://gilgonews.com/Vics/maureenbrainardbarnes LISK: Long Island Serial Killer podcast - Mopac Audio & Glassbox Media Unraveled: Long Island Serial Killer https://abc7ny.com/gilgo-beach-murders-timeline-rex-heuermann/13516686/ http://www.longislandpress.com/2010/10/21/lost-girls-when-women-go-missing-on-long-island-some-matter-prostitutes-dont/ https://nypost.com/2023/07/22/gilgo-beach-murder-suspect-rex-heuermann-was-mommas-boy/ Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:01:22:27

Justin Bourque

7/16/2023
Keith tells us about his family's recent camping trip, and the kindness of strangers. The pair also discuss some big news in the world of true crime. Keith then recounts the horror that gripped his hometown in June of 2014, when a gunman targeted the ones meant to protect us. Sources: Maclean's Magazine, CTV News, Globe and Mail, CBC News, RCMP-GRC Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:01:07:17

Gabriel Wortman

7/9/2023
Amanda has reinvigorated her love for Animal Crossing and meets the Regulars at the coffee shop down the road from the airport, while Keith and family is learning French! Amanda tells the story of the worst mass shooting in Canada's modern history and how she grew up next to the communities it affected. Sources: Barrie 360, CTV News, TodayVille, MacLean's Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:48:47

Lyle & Marie McCann and Christopher Metallic

7/2/2023
The pair talk Canada Day, mental health and childhood, and Amanda's weird purse contents, for some reason. Keith kicks us off this week with the story of the double murder of Lyle and Marie MacCann and Amanda tells us the devastating story of Christopher Metallic. Anyone who may have information about Chris Metallic or his disappearance is asked to contact the Sackville, NB RCMP at 506-364-5023. Information can also be provided anonymously trough Crime Stoppers through crimenb.ca, calling 1-800-222-8477, or texting TIP212 and your message to 274637. Sources: CBC News, The Globe and Mail, St. Albert Gazette, Edmonton Journal, CTV News, Vice, Toronto Star, APTN News Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:38:57

Clifford Olson

6/25/2023
Keith and Amanda share interesting factoids, and Amanda's husband Steven makes a surprise cameo. Keith tells the story of one of Canada's first modern serial killers. Sources: Crime Library, National Post, Globe and Mail, Global News, Vancouver Sun, film The Investigation (2002) Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:52:30

Chris Benoit

6/18/2023
Our longest and funniest episode yet! Keith and Amanda celebrate a milestone - sort of. Amanda takes over the show this week with the story of Canadian wrestling superstar-and horrific family annihilator-Chris Benoit. Sources: Pro Wrestling Fandom, Bleacher Report, Wikipedia, Cage Side Seats, Dark Side of the Ring, YouTube.com, The Bible Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:01:14:42

Penny Boudreau and David Milgaard

6/11/2023
More chat about books, fun facts and memes and Amanda is potentially growing a giant weed. Amanda starts us off this week with a story out of Nova Scotia. Penny Boudreau's daughter went missing, but who is to blame? Keith then tells us the story behind the Tragically Hip Song, Wheat Kings. "Late breakin' story on the CBC..." Sources: Canlii, CTV News, Salt Wire, CBC News, Statistics Canada, Toronto Star, Sask Today, Innocence Canada Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:51:49

J. Albert Guay and Randy Janzen

6/4/2023
Rat poison for runners, and a song that relieves anxiety. Keith tells us the upsetting story of a man who took the lives of many while trying to kill his wife. Amanda tells the story of a family annihilator. Sources: The New Yorker, Vintage Wings, The Canadian Encyclopedia, Heavy, Daily Mail, CBC News, The Progress, Global News, National Post Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:48:03

Blake Leibel and Leston Lawrence

5/28/2023
On this weeks episode, Amanda delivers on her promise of a terrible case as she tells the story of the tragic torture and murder of Iana Kasian. Keith follows up with something on the lighter side telling us the story of Leston Lawrence and his attempt at making himself wealthy, but at what cost? AND! Happy birthday to host Amanda! Sources: Courthouse News, NY Post, GoodReads, LA Times, The National Post, Cinemaholic, ABC13, CBC News, Buzzfeed Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:56:41

Babes in the Wood and an Apologetic Burglar, Several Moose, and One Beaver

5/21/2023
This week, Keith tells us the heartbreaking story of Canada's Babes in the Wood and how the children regained their identities. Amanda takes us on a journey through some of Canada's most Canadian news stories. Sources: Global News, Vancouver Police Museum, Vancouver is Awesome, CBC News, The Guardian, Eve Lazarus, Vancouver Police Department, Today, National Post, Gawker, CTV News Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:45:09

The Murder of Byron Carr and The 2014 Parliament Shooting

5/14/2023
Amanda and Keith start out by talking books on this weeks episode. Amanda hits with an unsolved murder mystery that shook the small province of Prince Edward Island. Keith then follows up with the senseless killing of an Army Reservist at a National Monument. Sources: CBC News, Saltwire, Reader's Digest, BBC News, RCMP, Maclean's Magazine, CNN News Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:52:02

The Bathtub Girls and Cameron Rogers

4/30/2023
In a total coincidence, this week's episode has a theme! Keith recounts the story of The Bathtub Girls, while Amanda tells us about a family annihilator, Cameron Rogers. Sources: CBC News, CTV News, Ottawa Citizen, The Province, The National Post, The Toronto Sun, Justice.gc.ca, The Toronto Star, The Guelph Mercury Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Duration:00:48:10