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True North True Crime

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A podcast bringing awareness to murders, missing people, and unsolved cases in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:08

The Maine Registry Murders

True North True Crime ·

2025/11/13

This episode was originally a TNTC+ bonus episode.In April 2006, a 20-year-old man drove from Nova Scotia to Maine with a chilling plan. Armed with names and addresses from the state’s sex offender registry, he hunted down two men, Joseph Gray and William Elliott, in a series of calculated attacks. What compelled this seemingly ordinary young man to cross borders and commit such violent crimes? In this episode, we explore the events leading up to the murders, the controversy surrounding public

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1:28:32

Inside the World of Cadaver Canines

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2025/11/10

In this previously TNTC+ bonus episode, we're taking you inside a world few people truly understand — the work of cadaver search dogs and their handlers.We’re joined by Jason McMillan, Vice President and K9 Handler with Canadian Cadaver Canines — a volunteer-based team that assists in searches for missing persons across Canada. Jason and his cadaver dog, Osiris, bring compassion, skill, and unwavering dedication to every case they work on, from wilderness recoveries to historic investigations.This

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32:05

The Last Hangings in Canada

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2025/10/30

On a cold December night in 1962, two men were led through the echoing halls of Toronto’s Don Jail. Beneath their feet, a trapdoor waited. Minutes later, Arthur Lucas and Ronald Turpin became the last people ever executed in Canadian history.In this special Halloween episode, we step back into that chilling night — and the crimes that brought both men to the gallows.Through archival records, press accounts, and historical context, we explore how Lucas and Turpin’s deaths marked not only the end of

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58:40

The Murder of Wayne Mallette and the Wrongful...

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2025/10/16

Seven-year-old Wayne Mallette vanished on the deserted grounds of Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition on September 15, 1956. Within days, police zeroed in on 14-year-old Ron Moffatt, extracting a confession during a parent- and lawyer-free interrogation and securing a juvenile conviction—while the real predator, Peter Woodcock, remained free to kill again. In this episode, we trace the investigation, the tunnel vision that led to a wrongful conviction, and the 1957 courtroom turn that cleared

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43:41

Donna Awcock

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2025/10/02

On the night of October 12, 1983, 17-year-old Donna Jean Awcock was babysitting for a neighbour in London, Ontario. When her shift ended, she set out for a short walk — but she never made it home.The next morning, October 13, Donna’s body was found near the Thames River by the Fanshawe Dam. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled. For forty years, her case has remained unsolved.In this episode, we explore Donna’s life, the night she disappeared, and the investigation that followed. We also

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1:00:00

Mathew McGrath

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2025/09/18

In January 2024, 52-year-old Mathew McGrath went missing from Carleton Place, Ontario. For four months his family searched desperately, until his body was discovered in the Mississippi River that May. The coroner ruled his cause of death as drowning, but the manner was left undetermined. Police stated no foul play was suspected and considered the case closed.For Mathew’s sister Melissa, the search for answers has never ended. In this episode, she shares memories of her brother’s life and her ongoing

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52:44

MMIWG: Patricia Calahasen

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2025/09/04

It was the early hours of August 3rd, 2001, in Edmonton, Alberta, when fire crews responded to a dumpster blaze behind a central apartment building. Once the flames were out, they made a horrifying discovery — the burned remains of a young woman.For nearly two weeks, investigators worked to find out who she was. They canvassed hundreds of apartments and narrowed their search to a short list of missing women. Dental records would confirm the victim was 18-year-old Patricia Calahasen.What police

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40:55

MISSING: Dylan Koshman

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2025/08/21

In October 2008, 21-year-old Dylan Koshman disappeared from south Edmonton after a late-night argument with his cousins. He left the house wearing only jeans and a t-shirt—and without his phone, wallet, or jacket—never to be seen again. Initially treated as a missing-person case, the investigation was later reclassified as a homicide. Dylan’s wallet was recovered from a neighboring yard, but no other trace of him has been found. Years later, the case remains unresolved, classified by police as

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42:49

The Saanich Bank Shooting

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2025/08/16

On June 28, 2022, a quiet day at a Bank of Montreal in Saanich, British Columbia, exploded into chaos when two heavily armed men stormed the building, triggering a deadly shootout with police. In the midst of gunfire, six officers put their lives on the line, displaying extraordinary bravery as they fought to protect innocent lives and bring the situation under control. But who were these men, and what drove them to such extreme violence? In this episode, we explore the harrowing details of the

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45:52

The Murder of Lynne Harper and the Wrongful...

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2025/08/07

In June 1959, 12-year-old Lynne Harper disappeared from the small community of Clinton, Ontario. Two days later, her body was found in a wooded area near a rural concession road. What followed was one of the most infamous wrongful convictions in Canadian history.Steven Truscott, a 14-year-old classmate, was arrested, charged with Lynne’s murder, and sentenced to death — all within weeks. For decades, Steven fought to clear his name, facing a justice system that refused to admit its mistakes. His

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49:37

Malcolm Madsen - Part 2

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2025/07/24

After Malcolm Madsen vanished in Puerto Vallarta, his daughter Brooke began a relentless effort to uncover the truth. In Part 2 of our coverage, we trace how the case progressed within Mexico’s legal system. With key evidence—including GPS data and surveillance footage—Brooke pushes forward despite systemic obstacles. We are once again joined by journalist and filmmaker Robert Osborne, author and director ofMalcom Is Missing, as we examine the investigation, multiple arrests, and the difficult

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51:29

Malcolm Madsen

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2025/07/10

This is part one of a two-part series on the disappearance of Malcom Madsen. Malcom was a 68-year-old Canadian man who went missing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in October 2018. In this episode, we look at who Malcom was, his life in Mexico, and the night he was last seen. We’re joined by journalist and filmmaker Robert Osborne, who has investigated the case for both a book and the 2022 CBC documentaryMalcom Is Missing. Malcom’s daughter, Brooke Mullins, has spent years investigating her father’s

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57:35

MMIMB: Byron Watson

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2025/06/26

On November 26, 2023, 23-year-old Byron Watson left his auntie’s home on Lonsdale Street in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. He told his family he’d be back later that day — but he never returned.Byron, a member of the Nekaneet Cree Nation, was a well-known presence in the small community of Maple Creek. He worked at the local livestock auction barn, supported his brother at hockey games, and was planning to return to work in the oil fields that January. There was nothing unusual about the day he vanished

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1:21:21

MISSING: Jessie Foster

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2025/06/12

In March 2006, 21-year-old Jessie Foster who was from Kamloops BC, vanished from North Las Vegas under circumstances that point to a disturbing pattern of trafficking and violence against women. Nearly two decades later, her case remains unsolved—but her story is far from forgotten.In this episode, we partnered with Jessie's mother, Glendene Grant, whose tireless advocacy has kept Jessie’s name alive in the public eye. Glendene shares insight into Jessie’s life, the red flags that surfaced before

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1:45:32

Behind the Badge: A Conversation with Sergeant Chris...

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2025/06/06

This week on True North True Crime, we're stepping outside our usual format to offer a rare look behind the badge. Sergeant Chris Voller of the National Police Federation joins us for a candid conversation about the realities of frontline policing in 2025. Representing over 20,000 RCMP members across Canada, Chris sheds light on the challenges officers face—from under-resourcing and public perception to mental health and media narratives.We explore the evolving demands of the job, the strain of

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52:09

Aspen Pallot - Part 2

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2025/05/22

In Part One, we shared Aspen Pallot’s vibrant life and the devastating impact of intimate partner violence.Now, in Part Two, we follow her family’s painful journey through the Canadian justice system—a process that felt cold, slow, and disconnected. The trial hinged on intent: was Solaris Dey guilty of second-degree murder or manslaughter?In the end, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to just two years in custody.Then, in March 2024, Aspen’s family was retraumatized when Solaris was

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1:15:43

Lilly and Jack Sullivan - with Jordan Bonaparte from...

True North True Crime ·

2025/05/20

This week on True North True Crime, we’re joined by Jordan from The Nighttime Podcast to examine the troubling and still-unfolding case of Lily and Jack Sullivan, two young siblings who vanished from their rural property in Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia, on the morning of May 2, 2025.According to their parents, six-year-old Lily and four-year-old Jack may have wandered off while the couple was napping with their 16-month-old child inside the home. A massive search was launched, involving

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1:00:43

Aspen Pallot - Part 1

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2025/05/15

Aspen Pallot was 19 years old when she was murdered by her boyfriend, 22-year-old Solaris Day, on October 3, 2018, in Richmond, British Columbia. In this first episode of a two-part series, we focus on Aspen’s life—who she was, how she loved, and the deep bond she shared with her family.Aspen’s loved ones stood by her as she navigated a relationship that had become increasingly heavy. They extended care and compassion not just to Aspen, but also to Solaris—a young man who would ultimately cause

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50:32

Matthew Perry

True North True Crime ·

2025/05/01

On October 28, 2023, beloved actor Matthew Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home. Initially reported as an accidental drowning, new evidence has emerged that suggests something far more sinister. In this episode, we examine the circumstances surrounding Perry’s final days, the details from multiple indictments, and the people now facing criminal charges in connection with his death.Perry was open about his struggles with addiction and spent much of his later life trying to help others find

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45:55

MMIWG: Juanita "Winnie" Migwans

True North True Crime ·

2025/04/17

Juanita “Winnie” Migwans, a 31-year-old Indigenous woman from M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, has been missing since October 4, 2024.She was last seen walking along Riverside Drive in M’Chigeeng. She disappeated without her phone, identification, or personal belongings.Her sudden disappearance has left her family and community deeply concerned.Migwans is described as 5'6" tall, weighing approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.She was last seen wearing a light-colored

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