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Karla Homolka - Part 2

9/24/2020
Karla Homolka In this second episode of a two part series on KARLA HOMOLKA some of the big questions are asked. Was she afraid to leave, or was she fulfilled by her involvement? Psychoanalysts have drawn the connection between Karla Homolka and a syndrome known as "Bonnie and Clyde" syndrome or hybristophilia - as it appears some element of paraphilic disorder is in play with Karla. **PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS*** WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Research and writing: Bonnie Lee Visit: Writing About Crime Facebook page: Writing About Crime Twitter @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email: writingaboutcrime@writeme.com ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST. For providing the disclosure at the top of the show. A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo. You both are a treat. Sources used in this episode include: Prison Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Convicted Killer Karla Homolka and Author Stephen Williams Mascara & Murder The Fifth Estate: Getting to Know Karla Homolka Radio Canada Interviews Karla Homolka The Fifth Estate: Karla Homolka See www.writingaboutcrime.com for a full list of sources.

Duration:01:26:07

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Karla Homolka - Part 1

9/22/2020
Karla Homolka Was she afraid to leave, or was she fulfilled by her involvement? Psychoanalysts have drawn the connection between Karla Homolka and a syndrome known as "Bonnie and Clyde" syndrome or hybristophilia - as it appears some element of paraphilic disorder is in play with Karla. She had the proclivity for dark sexual fantasies at a young age. Many teens and young adults do, as they experiment and explore sexuality - and of course even adults do the same. However, when the disorder comes in … it resembles more of an urge than a desire. Those urges cross the line of "exploring and sexual play" when they involve their own suffering or humiliation, on themselves or their partner. Often these disorders can involve repeating, and compelling behaviors that are designed to disable or distress, and can included non-consenting adults or even children. No matter if it causes harm or potentially even death. **PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS*** WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Research and writing: Bonnie Lee Visit: Writing About Crime Facebook page: Writing About Crime Twitter @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email: writingaboutcrime@writeme.com ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST. For providing the disclosure at the top of the show. A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo. You both are a treat. Sources used in this episode include: Prison Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Convicted Killer Karla Homolka and Author Stephen Williams Mascara & Murder The Fifth Estate: Getting to Know Karla Homolka Radio Canada Interviews Karla Homolka The Fifth Estate: Karla Homolka See www.writingaboutcrime.com for a full list of sources.

Duration:01:27:50

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The Lori Douglas Story "The Naked Judge"

6/13/2020
The Lori Douglas Story “The Naked Judge” Like any story, where three people all tell their version - the details don’t always align from each person's account…. However, there is no doubt that Jack King sent his client Alexander Chapman risque photos of his wife and Queen’s Court Bench Justice Lori Douglas - but how much did she know? Or, the even bigger question I’m asking … How much do we need to know? You can be the jury on this chapter ... Visit: Writing About Crime Facebook page: Writing About Crime Twitter: @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email: writingaboutcrime@writeme.com This most recent summer reading I recommend was: Under the Bridge: The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk by Rebecca Godfrey “Who were the seemingly ordinary teenagers who beat and killed a girl who longed to be their friend? And how could they hide the murder from their parents and teachers and the police for eight days?” You can buy it HERE and HERE, and you can follow him on twitter HERE. I post those on Instagram and Twitter each Wednesday, if you are looking for some Canadian true crime books this summer. ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST. For providing the disclosure at the top of the show. A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo. You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include: DOUGLAS V. CANADA THE WINNIPEG FREE PRESS WINNIPEG FREE PRESS REPORTERS Gabrielle Giroday Mia Rabson Kevin Rollason Melissa Martin Mary Agnes Weich INTERVIEWS WITH LORI DOUGLAS CANADIAN LAWYER You can read the full article HERE REAL LIFE You can read the full article HERE

Duration:01:44:45

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The Story Of Swift Runner

6/4/2020
Swift Runner “The Wendigo” The story of Swift Runner, the Canadian hunter and trapper who was respected and considered an impressive young man. A competent hunter and handy craftsman, he married and lived well with his young wife and five children. However, the challenges of the harsh Canadian winters and the trickled down availability of the Bison for hunting, would challenge the mind and spirit. How fragile is the human mind? How do the warning tales and folklore influence our reality? It’s a wormhole. Visit: Writing About Crime Facebook page: Writing About Crime Twitter: @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email: writingaboutcrime@writeme.com Podcasts I mention In this episode: ANXIOUS AND AFRAID The Pod is a podcast that covers everything from true crime to the paranormal. We’re interested in ghosts, murders, missing persons, and everything else weird and unexplained. This most recent summer reading I recommend was: Mark Bourrie - Peter Woodcock: Canada's Youngest Serial Killer Peter Woodcock was Canada's youngest serial killer when at the age of seventeen he brutally raped and murdered two boys and a girl between the ages of four and nine. He was never put on trial by "reason of insanity" and instead was confined for 34 years in a criminal psychiatric facility and offered treatment" You can buy it HERE and HERE, and you can follow him on twitter HERE. Nate Hendley - The Boy on the Bicycle: A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction On the night of September 15, 1956, seven-year-old Wayne Mallette, was brutally murdered on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The chief suspect was a "boy on a bicycle" seen pedalling away from the CNE. You can buy it HERE or HERE , or wherever you buy books. I post those on Instagram and Twitter each Wednesday, if you are looking for some Canadian true crime books this summer. ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST. For providing the disclosure at the top of the show. A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo. You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include: Rampage: Canadian Mass Murder and Spree Killing By Dr. Lee Mellor You can buy it HERE

Duration:00:44:23

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"There Is No Prestige." The Christine Jack Story PART 2

5/21/2020
The Christine Jack Story “There Is No Prestige Here” Christine Jack has been missing since just before Christmas, and the trail is leading to a small town east of the city of Winnipeg. Follow the courts longest trial to that date in the Manitoba Law Courts. Christine’s husband Brian Jack will be tried three times, and have two Supreme Court trials before his ping pong conviction has left him a free man. Visit: Writing About Crime Facebook page: Writing About Crime Twitter @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email: writingaboutcrime@writeme.com Podcasts I mention In this episode: Active Shooter Sooner State This most recent summer reading I recommend was: Nate Hendley - The Boy on the Bicycle: A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction On the night of September 15, 1956, seven-year-old Wayne Mallette, was brutally murdered on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The chief suspect was a "boy on a bicycle" seen pedaling away from the CNE. You can buy it HERE or HERE , or wherever you buy books. I post those on Instagram and Twitter each Wednesday, if you are looking for some Canadian true crime books this summer. ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST. For providing the disclosure at the top of the show. A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo. You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include: Trials and Errors: The People vs Brian Gordon Jack by John D. Montgomery (Author), Hon. Alfred M. Monnin (Introduction) You can purchase this book HERE Winnipeg Free Press Reporters Terry Weber Trial Coverage inOctober 1990 Zena Olijynk Trial Coverage 1990 Kevin Rollason Trial coverage in Oct. 1992 and March 1995 Linda Quattrin Trial Coverage 1995 George Nikides Dave Baxter Allison Bray Appeal coverage in 1995

Duration:01:07:26

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"It's All White Now." The Christine Jack Story PART 1

5/8/2020
“It’s All White Now” The Christine Jack Story Part 1 Clutching the steering wheel of a Yellow Chevy Blazer, he is driving through the suburbs with cargo in the back, that he doesn’t want anyone to know about. It’s the dead of Winter in Winnipeg, Manitoba or as they call it WINTERPEG. The story of missing Christine Jack weaves into a murder story and a trial, that will be the longest in Manitoba's history. The facts are all there, but can Christine be found and her killer brought to justice? Visit: Writing About Crime Facebook page: Writing About Crime Twitter: @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email: writingaboutcrime@writeme.com Podcasts I mention In this episode: Nothing Ever Happens in Canada This is a Canadian podcast, looking to explore the myths, legends and just good old tales Canada has to tell. Twitter @NothingCanada Instagram nothingcanada Fresh Hell Podcast murder, mystery & the macabre Instagram freshhellpodcast Twitter @freshhellpod Special mentions: This most recent summer reading I recommend was: Ann Broklehurst’s DARK AMBITION:THE TWISTED PACT OF SERIAL KILLERS DELLEN MILLARD AND MARK SMICH. Wealthy Dellen Millard “a young Canadian aviation heir charged with three murders--Tim Bosma, ex-girlfriend Laura Babcock, and his own father, Wayne Millard--in what appears to be thrill-seeking serial kills”. You can buy it HERE or HERE , or wherever you buy books. I post those on Instagram and Twitter each Wednesday, if you are looking for some Canadian true crime books this summer. ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST. For providing the disclosure at the top of the show. A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo. You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include: Trials and Errors: The People vs Brian Gordon Jack by John D. Montgomery (Author), Hon. Alfred M. Monnin (Introduction) You can purchase this book HERE

Duration:00:57:30

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Introducing - Deadly Misadventures

1/14/2020
Hosted by Justin from Generation Why and Tyler from The Minds of Madness. Wondery’s newest podcast explores some of the most-terrifying, real-life stories of people who came face to face with death. The podcast series raises the question on whether our choices control our destiny or if it all comes down to luck? A roll of the dice. At the end of each episode, it will be up to you to decide. To hear all Deadly Misadventures episodes, ad-free, exclusively on Wondery Plus just go to...

Duration:00:08:14

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"Frosty" - The Mike Danton Story PART 2

12/1/2019
Mike Danton puts his life back together after being released from prison. Yet, he still claims that David Frost was not his intended target. He adamantly insists that he had hired a hit man with his girlfriend Katie to kill his father Steve Jefferson. Despite the fact that he has been estranged from his family for years, and there was no reason to think his father would be coming after him. The clutches of his mentor David Frost are so powerful that Mike needed a way to claim his life back...but did he really order the hit on David Frost? Visit: Writing About Crime Facebook page: Writing About Crime Twitter: @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email: writingaboutcrime@writeme.com Special mentions: ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST. For providing the disclosure at the top of the show. A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo. You both are a treat. Music In This Episode: Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Space Harmony/Biosphere/Possessed Doll/Deep Space Explorer/Slow Dissolve/Turning The Screw Sources used in this chapter include: The Lost Dream: The Story Of Mike Danton David Frost And A Broken Canadian Family By: Steve Simmons 1. Dimmock G. I’m a hockey God: Dave Frost [Internet]. www.calgaryherald.com. [cited 2019 Nov 2]. Available from: http://www.calgaryherald.com/hockey+dave+frost/1013069/story.html 2. CP24- Ex-NHLer Danton, convicted in plot to murder father, not Frost, gets full parole - CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television [Internet]. 2010 [cited 2019 Nov 2]. Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20101001004833/http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090911/090911_danton_parole?hub=CP24Sports 3. The Bizarre World of Mike Danton [Internet]. 2011 [cited 2019 Nov 2]. Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20110906232709/http://artvoice.com/issues/v5n3/puck_stop/ 4. David Frost (sports agent). In: Wikipedia [Internet]. 2019 [cited 2019 Nov 2]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Frost_(sports_agent)&oldid=919247847 5. (1) Sheldon Keefe Part 1 - YouTube [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R092qyjjFZ0 6. (1) Steve Simmons, Tom Jefferson on “The Lost Dream” - YouTube [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyzbiH0Zv_U 7. Falling under the spell of Frost. [cited 2019 Nov 2]; Available from: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/incoming/falling-under-the-spell-of-frost/article1137161/ 8. Former hockey agent David Frost driven out of Kingston: Book | Toronto Sun [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 20]. Available from: https://torontosun.com/2012/12/21/former-hockey-agent-david-frost-driven-out-of-kingston-book/wcm/de89c765-404d-4ace-b5bb-eed319cab0a9 9. From Bob McKenzie’s “Hockey Confidential” - The Road to Redemption - TSN.ca [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.tsn.ca/from-bob-mckenzie-s-hockey-confidential-the-road-to-redemption-1.1401391 10. Hockey? Swimming? Here’s how much parents spend on extracurricular activities: Ipsos - National | Globalnews.ca [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 15]. Available from: https://globalnews.ca/news/4400116/extracurricular-activities-cost-canada-swimming-hockey/ 11. Keefe: Leafs’ win streak more about players’ emotions than new tactics - TSN.ca [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.tsn.ca/keefe-leafs-win-streak-more-about-players-emotions-than-tactics-1.1405387 12. Liveblogging the David Frost trial (II) - Macleans.ca [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 20]. Available from: https://www.macleans.ca/general/liveblogging-the-david-frost-trial-ii/ 13. Maple Leafs coach sees hockey culture shifting in a good way | The Star [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2019/11/29/maple-leafs-coach-sees-hockey-culture-shifting-in-a-good-way.html 14. Mike Danton snapshots - YouTube [Internet]. [cited 2019 Nov 20]....

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"Let It Stay Here". The Mike Danton Story.

11/19/2019
Dreaming of playing NHL hockey since he was a child, Mike Danton is raised under the wing of his hockey loving father and a new coach and mentor named David Frost that promises to make his dreams come true. No matter what it takes. So how does the talented player who has stints with the New Jersey Devils and the St. Louis Blues become convicted of attempted murder? It is more tricky than you would ever imagine and hard to get to the bottom of Visit: Writing About Crime Facebook page: Writing About Crime Twitter @CrimeWriterpod Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email: writingaboutcrime@writeme.com ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST. For providing the disclosure at the top of the show. A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo. You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include: The Lost Dream: The Story Of Mike Danton David Frost And A Broken Canadian Family By: Steve Simmons

Duration:00:55:49

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"Mamere. Laugh Too Loud, Hug Too Hard." The Elizabeth Lafantaisie Story

10/27/2019
After Five years waiting for justice, the family and friends of Elizabeth Lafantaisie hear about the torture and brutal treatment of their beloved “memere” before her death - and it’s intolerable pain all over again. Autopsy photos and reports presented as evidence with grizzly details that one can not shake off easily are presented. Nothing good can come of a case like this, yet Elizabeth Lafantaisie leaves behind her a large family and generations that remember fondly their “mamere” and we must too. Special mentions: ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST. For providing the disclosure at the top of the show. A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo. You both are a treat. Sources used in this article include: The Killing of Kindness – The Elizabeth Lafantaisie Murder Investigation THE POLICE INSIDER News From Behind the Badge The Murder of Elizabeth Lafantaisie A family blog and memoriam. Sexual assault of older women Pollock, N.L. Annals of Sex Research (1988) 1: 523. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00854714 DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00854714 Publisher Name Kluwer Academic Publishers Print ISSN 0843-4611 Online ISSN 1573-286X The Sexual Assault of Older Women: Criminal Justice Responses in Canada Isabel Grant and Janine Benedet, Professors, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia. Citation: (2016) 62:1 McGill LJ 41 Référence : (2016) 62:1 RD McGill 41 *Links to all sources can be found at www.writingaboutcrime.com Music in this episode includes: Purple Planet Music - Biosphere https://www.purple-planet.com/biosphere

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The Humboldt Broncos Crash "A Moment of Inadvertence"

6/17/2019
Myles Shumlanski received a frantic call from his son Nick claiming “The bus was in an accident”. He gathered his wife and raced in his vehicle to the crash site, less than a quarter mile from his home. They were the first family members on the scene. He could see that a devastating accident had occurred, noticing that when Nick came running to him he was only one of the two kids that seemed able to even walk. ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST. For providing the disclosure at the top of the show. A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo. You both are a treat. .pdf. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.canlii.org/en/sk/skpc/doc/2019/2019skpc19/2019skpc19.pdf Apr 04, J. Q. · C. N. · P., & April 5, 2019 1:59 PM CT | Last Updated: (2019, April 4). The 13 survivors of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash: Where are they now? | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/13-survivors-humboldt-broncos-bus-crash-1.5082997 Apr 07, S. R. · C. N. · P., April 8, 2018 9:42 PM MT | Last Updated:, & 2018. (2018, April 8). Lethbridge hockey player’s organs to be donated after fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/logan-boulet-humboldt-1.4610221 Apr 08, H. C. · C. N. · P. (n.d.). In the shadow of Humboldt: Manitoba family waits to hear fate of semi driver charged in daughter’s death | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-family-waits-truck-driver-charged-1.5083635 Apr 17, C. N. · P., & April 17, 2019 1:58 PM CT | Last Updated: (2019, April 17). Families slam fine, 1-year suspension for driver in Trans-Canada crash that killed young couple | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/gurjant-singh-guilty-plea-fine-suspension-1.5101969 Apr 27, T. C. P. · P., & ago, 2019 9:13 AM MT | Last Updated2019skpc19: 4 hours. (2019, April 27). Humboldt Broncos player returns home for first time since crash | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ryan-straschnitzki-returns-home-1.5113947 Brother of injured Humboldt Broncos player involved in crash, hit by alleged drunk driver | Globalnews.ca. (2019, April 16). Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/5171953/brother-humboldt-bronco-car-crash/ Father of Humboldt Bronco player got apology in tearful meeting with truck driver | CTV News. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/father-of-humboldt-bronco-player-got-apology-in-tearful-meeting-with-truck-driver-1.4278271 Gravel, B., Apr 16, · The Canadian Press · Posted:, & April 16, 2019 7:20 AM CT | Last Updated: (2019, April 16). “This was too much:” Brother of injured Bronco involved in weekend crash | CBC News. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/this-was-too-much-brother-of-injured-bronco-involved-in-weekend-crash-1.5099734 Humboldt Broncos athletic therapist Dayna Brons dies as a result of injuries suffered in fatal bus crash | Globalnews.ca. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/4138791/humboldt-broncos-trainer-dayna-brons-dies/ Humboldt Broncos bus crash—Wikipedia. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humboldt_Broncos_bus_crash Humboldt Broncos crash: Driver sentenced to 8 years | CTV News. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/humboldt-broncos-crash-driver-sentenced-to-8-years-1.4347220 Humboldt Broncos families support hockey assistance program after criticism | Globalnews.ca. (2019, April 16). Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/5172285/humboldt-broncos-families-assistance-program/ Humboldt Broncos’ Parker Tobin remembered at celebration of life west of Edmonton | Globalnews.ca. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/4146000/humboldt-broncos-parker-tobin-celebration-of-life-hockey-stony-plain/ Humboldt Broncos player Layne Matechuk leaves hospital after 6-month stay | Globalnews.ca. (2018, October 5)....

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"The Arc Of The Moral Universe Is Long, And It Bends Towards Justice". The Tina Fontaine Story PART 3

2/4/2019
A jury found Raymond Cormier “not guilty” in the murder of fifteen year old Tina Fontaine on February 22, 2018. She weighed 72 pounds at the time of her murder - so tiny. It made the brutal death seem even more gruesome because her stature was that of a young child. Her murder would inspire the Federal Government of Canada to order an inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In the meantime, the hurt and disappointment over Tina Fontaines murder would have a long reach in devastating a chain of family and friends that leave you wondering where does the pain ever end. In fact will it ever end?

Duration:01:49:43

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"I'm Going To Get A Bike From My Friend Sebastian." The Tina Fontaine Story PART 2

1/22/2019
Tina Fontaine did call in to tell police that “Sebastian” or Raymond Cormier, did in fact steal a truck. It set in stone the fact of where she was, and what time and date she was there. Her displeasure with Raymond was enough to motivate her to make that call, and it gives us just that little nagging certainty that there was in fact a reason for Cormier to hurt her.

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The Tina Fontaine Story PART 1 "Nothing Is Going My Way."

1/1/2019
Tina Michelle Fontaine, was born on the first of January in 1999. Raised by her great aunt Thelma Favel, and uncle Joseph Favel for over ten years ……… Tina’s early life started out tough. She lived on the Sagkeeng First Nation Reserve and later in Powerview - Pine Falls, Man. Her father, Eugene, when 41 was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He was told he would not survive longer than four months. Tina’s great aunt Thelma helped take care of her and her father. At one point he went on a three day bender in 2011 with his friends Nicholas Abraham and Jonathan Starr. They argued about money and Eugene was beaten many times over several hours. Eugene was then dragged out to a shed - and in that cold fall night he was left there … tied up and without a shirt on. Her father's violent death deeply affected Tina. "She was very hurt, very lost. That's when she drifted away." Said her great aunt.

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Bonus Episode -The Girls Are Gone

11/8/2018
On April 19, 2013 during a custody dispute with her ex-husband Sandra Grazzini-Rucki abducted her own daughters. 944 days later they were located on November 18, 2015. living on a ranch in Northern Minnesota. Four separate people ended up receiving criminal charges in the case, including the girls mother. In September 2018, Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann announced they would be releasing the book titled “The Girls Are Gone”. During the past two years the authors (a paralegal for the...

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Bonus Episode - Re-branding and Recreating New. Why Wining About Crime is now Writing About Crime.

10/22/2018
Kate of Ignorance Was Bliss talks with me about changing the name of the podcast. We also discuss an exciting new project she is involved in, that I think you may enjoy. We cover the anxiety of transition, and how change can be scary but so can staying the same. I hope you enjoy this different style episode. Hopefully the changes will make more sense once you've listened. Thank you again for not leaving me. Ignorance Was Bliss The Minds Of Madness Dumb and Busted Visit: Writing About...

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Bonus Episode - The Silk Stocking Murders

9/9/2018
Here is a treat for you. I’m sure you all remember Kate, from Ignorance was Bliss. She was the one that made sense of all of the brain stuff we talked about in the Barbara Stoppel case...well, Kate got me and our friend Minna from True Crime Finland Podcast together to talk about a true crime case. It was a terrific time, and the case is one that falls into the history books here in Canada, and has a Finland connection. These ladies are so interesting and engaged - you can’t help but enjoy...

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The Jian Ghomeshi story PART 3 "50 Shades Of Play"

9/2/2018
Jian Ghomeshi is a Canadian musician, writer, and former CBC radio broadcaster. Part of the horizon of the arts in Canada for over thirty years. A celebrated Juno nominee, and a Gemini winner for his radio broadcast "Q - With Jian Ghomeshi." Anyone who is anyone sat across from Jian to be interviewed and many, even performed live in his studio. Jian is embroiled in the biggest sexual assault trail in the history of Canadian broadcasting. Part 3 explores what happened behind the scenes to bring this case to court. WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA CBC NEWS The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate The Trial of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer, Marie Henein, speaks to Peter Mansbridge Jian Ghomeshi | Timeline of Events The Ghomeshi Verdict - TFF Episode 35 Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation by Kevin Donovan 1982 by Jian Ghomeshi

Duration:01:13:57

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The Jian Ghomeshi Story PART 2 " Falsus In Uno, Falsus In Omnibus".

8/19/2018
The trial that would create change in Canada. Jian Ghomeshi, the media celebrity. He is a musician, a journalist, author and broadcaster that’s been in the business for thirty years. Then he is accused of sexual assault and choking to overcome resistance. Three women attended trial as witness to the charges. It all will boils down to the credibility of the witnesses and their accounts of what transpired before, during and even after the attacks. We will explore more of the details of the case, and examine the verdict. So please, don’t leave me. **PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS*** WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Research and writing: Bonnie Lee Music: Is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Firebrand by Kevin MacLeod Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100830 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeod Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100782 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ CBC NEWS The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate The Trial of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer, Marie Henein, speaks to Peter Mansbridge Jian Ghomeshi | Timeline of Events The Ghomeshi Verdict - TFF Episode 35 Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation by Kevin Donovan 1982 by Jian Ghomeshi

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The Jian Ghomeshi Case "Sometimes when we touch."

8/3/2018
Jian Ghomeshi is a Canadian musician, writer, and former CBC radio broadcaster. Part of the horizon of the arts in Canada for over thirty years. A celebrated Juno nominee, and a Gemini winner for his radio broadcast "Q - Wtih Jian Ghomeshi." Anyone who is anyone sat across from Jian to be interviewed and many, even performed live in his studio. Jian is embroiled in the biggest sexual assault trail in the history of Canadian broadcasting. In front of the mic he is kind, charismatic and very charming, behind closed doors he is a man struggling with demons of never belonging, and never being good enough. A private mans very personal and sexual identity is waved through the media by multiple women who have remained silent for so long. The real question is twofold , how did so many people know and not act on the insights they had? How did Canada's public broadcaster not respond to issues that were brought to them by women who claimed it was "hell" working in the "Q" offices? ***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS*** WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA Research and writing: Bonnie Lee CBC NEWS The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate The Trial of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer, Marie Henein, speaks to Peter Mansbridge Jian Ghomeshi | Timeline of Events The Ghomeshi Verdict - TFF Episode 35 Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation by Kevin Donovan 1982 by Jian Ghomeshi

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