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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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33:02

Phil Hartman

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2022/08/25

At the age of 49, Phil Hartman was one of the most famous comedians on the planet.Phil was respected by his Hollywood peers and loved by fans across the globe. Known as a comedians comedian, his comedy was committed and thoughtful.Life in his 4600 sqft Encino, California home was a world away from the poverty that he grew up with in Brantford, Ontario.On the evening of May 27, 1998, Phil went to bed after swimming in the pool with his 2 young kids. At some point during the early morning hours of May

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MISSING: Ryan Shtuka

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2022/08/11

On the night of February 17th, 2018, Ryan Shtuka attended a silent disco followed by an after-party at a house in Sun Peaks resort near Kamloops BC. No one has seen or heard from Ryan since the party. Nearly 5 years have gone by and the Shtuka family still needs answers. Join your hosts as they sit down with Ryan’s mother Heather Shtuka to talk about the searches for Ryan, the investigation into his disappearance, as well as Heather’s upcoming book.Heather’s nonprofit:

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MISSING: Zack Lefave

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2022/07/28

On December 31st, 2020, Zack Lefave, a 20-year-old Yarmouth NS man went out to celebrate the coming new year with friends.Before he left his home, Zack wished his grandmother a “Happy New Year”.Later that night Zack left a house party by himself. A series of confusing phone calls and eyewitness accounts place his last known whereabouts near Plymouth, NS at around 12:30 am.In this episode, we speak with Kim, the family spokesperson, as we attempt to unravel the perplexing details of that night.At the

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MISSING: Nadia Atwi

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2022/07/14

On the afternoon of December 8th, 2017 an abandoned car was found crashed into a ditch in Edmonton’s Rundle Park.Police would later identify the car as belonging to 32-year-old Nadia Atwi.Nadia was nowhere to be found.In 2017, Nadia was a school teacher and mother. Described as loving, full of life, and a natural teacher, Nadia’s disappearance has sent grief through her close-knit family and community.Over the last few years, searches and the investigation into her disappearance have not yielded any

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53:06

Peter Schnellhardt

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2022/06/30

On the morning of July 4th, 2006, the body of Peter Schnellhart was found on the grounds of United Concrete in Williams Lake BC.Peter was a 38-year-old,hard-working, and loyal person who was rebuilding his life after a spree of bad luck.His murder had all of the hallmarks of an organized hit.Years later a man confessed to the murder and a larger conspiracy. Sadly the case fell apart at trial.In this episode, we speak with Peter’s sister Petra about the murder and her 16-year fight for Justice.If you

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Jessica Ghawi

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2022/06/16

At 24 years old Jessica Ghawi was a respected up-and-comer in the world of sports journalism. She is described as vivacious, kind, and driven.During a trip to Toronto, Jessica narrowly escaped a shooting at the Eaton Centre. After returning home to Denver, Jessica reflected on her experience in Toronto.She wrote a public blog about the blessings of life and family.Tragically, just 7 weeks later, Jessica would face gun violence again.In the wake of Jessica’s death, her parents Lonnie and Sandy have

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41:45

MMIWG: What Happened To Chelsea Poorman?

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2022/06/02

In episode 15 we featured the disappearance of Chelsea Poorman.Chelsea, a 24-year-old Cree woman from the Kawacatoose First Nation in Saskatchewan, had just recently moved to Vancouver.After a night of dinner and drinks on September 6th, 2020, she went missing from the Granville Street Entertainment District.Despite many searches and much media awareness, Chelsea was not found.Tragically on April 22nd, 2022 a contractor working on the grounds of a west-side mansion discovered human remains that have

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51:02

MISSING: Lucas ‘Luke’ Degerness

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2022/05/19

On the morning of June 7, 2007, Lucas Degerness,a 14-year-old Indigenous boy,walked out of his high school and into a fog-filled day in Prince George, BC. His family has not heard from him since.While there have been many suspected sightings of Lucas over the years, these tips have not been confirmed by his family.In this episode, we speak with Lucas’ sister Jolene and his mother Gina about the investigation, sightings, and whether there is a criminal element to his disappearance.If you have any

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BONUS - Update: Craig MacDonald & Elnaz Hajtamiri

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2022/05/05

In this bonus episode, we have some updates to share.There has been some significantmovement in two of our recent episodes.An arrest has been made for the murder of Craig MacDonald (Ep 48) We will walk through the timeline of the arrest and its connection to the BOLO program.There has also been a new arrest in the Elnaz Hajtamiri case (Ep 44). While Elnaz has not been found there has been new information brought forward that connects the December assault with the January abduction.While two people

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39:05

Henry Jemmott

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2022/05/02

A serene night on the island paradise of Ambergris Caye was shattered by the sound of a single gunshot.When authorities arrived at the scene, they found wealthy Canadian business investor Jasmine Hartin covered in blood.In the water, nearby was the body of beloved Belizean police Superintendent Henry Jemmott. Henry had died at the scene from a single gunshot wound.In this episode, we look into the timeline leading up to May 28th, 2021, and the events afterward.--Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts -

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Craig MacDonald

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2022/04/18

Craig MacDonald, a 43-year-old Scarborough man, was known for his generosity and kindness. He was a father of 5 children with 2 stepchildren and a grandchild.On the evening of October 13, 2021, Craig watched a hockey game with friends. Craig then stopped into a local chain restaurant for a beer and to socialize.An altercation with a stranger would quickly and inexplicably turn deadly.The man believed to be responsible for Craig’s death is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for first-degree murder.He is

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38:18

Meghan Hester

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2022/04/04

Meghan Hester is described as the free spirit of her family. She had interests in the arts and working to help others.She moved to the big city of Toronto in the spring of 2014 but died suddenly just a few months later.In this episode, we speak to Meghan’s mother, Jennifer, about her daughter’s life and the investigation into her death.--Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTCJoin our

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MISSING: Madison Scott

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2022/03/21

On May 27th, 2011, 20-year-old Madison Scott attended a party at a campground south of Vanderhoof BC.Madison was expected to return home the next day but she did not.For over a decade her case has been covered in the media but answers have not come.An ongoing investigation has ruled that foul play is involved.There is a $100 000 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone responsible for the disappearance.The Scott family and the community of Vanderhoof need your help to find

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50:06

Irene Pearson

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2022/03/07

On November 16th, 1979, the body of Irene Pearson was found in the basement of a display home in Winnipeg Manitoba.The 31-year-old realtor had been brutally beaten and stabbed.For over 40 years the person who committed this crime has evaded prosecution.In the summer of 2020 retired WPS Officer Andrew Mikolajewski made contact with a man who was interviewed in connection with the murder.In this episode, we speak with Andrew about Irene’s murder and what the man revealed to him.Andrew Mikolajewski's

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ABDUCTED: Elnaz Hajtamiri

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2022/02/21

Elnaz Hajtamiri, a 38-year-old woman, was abducted from a Wasaga Beach home on January 12, 2022.At around 8:30 pm, 3 men dressed as police officers, forced their way into the home and dragged Elnaz into a waiting car.She has not been seen or heard from since.In this incredibly urgent episode, we speak with a family spokesperson and Attorney Devin Bains about the investigation and the events that lead to this abduction.Elnaz and her family need our help.Please help spread the word by sharing this

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MISSING: Luke Joly-Durocher

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2022/02/07

On March 4th 2011, a 20-year-old man went out for a night on the town in North Bay Ontario with his friends. A series of events led to him being separated from his friend group, and tragically he has never been seen or heard from since. Join your hosts as we tell the story of the disappearance of Luke Joly-Durocher.Join the Missing Luke Joly Durocher Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/159628990765276/--Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 //

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Cameron Collin

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2022/01/24

Cameron Collin was a 37-year-old engineer working in the energy sector. His work took him all over North America and he made friends wherever he went.As a kid growing up in Alberta he was a natural leader and talented athlete.In October of 2018, Cameron traveled to Billings, Montana to attend a friend’s wedding. At some point during the bachelor party, he allegedly disappeared. His body was found a month later just meters from where he was last seen.Local Law Enforcement was quick to rule his death

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54:03

La Loche

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2022/01/10

On January 22, 2016, a tragedy hit the remote community of La Loche, Saskatchewan.A 17-year-old shooter roamed the hallways of his high school for motives still not known.The impacts of this senseless crimenot only devasted a small community but were felt across Canada and around the world.Using recently released court documents, join TNTC as we chronicle the timeline of that fateful day in Saskatchewan.--Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 //

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MISSING: Jennifer Hillier-Penney

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2021/12/27

Jennifer Hillier-Penney, a 38-year-old mother of two, has been missing since November 30th, 2016.Jennifer was last known to be at the home of her estranged husband in the town of St Anthony, NL.Jennifer’s disappearance is considered suspicious. A publication ban regarding details of the investigation was put in place by the courts.With the passing of 5 years since Jennifer went missing, her family and the community of St Anthony are demanding answers.--Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts -

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MISSING: Dylan Ehler

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2021/12/13

In the town of Truro, Nova Scotia, a drama has been playing out in public, online, and in the civil court system.Lost in all of the drama is a missing child.Dylan Ehler, a 3-year-old boy, went missing near a rushing brook on May 6th, 2020.While police believe that the toddler was swept away in the brook, his parents disagree.In this episode, we lay out details of the search and the investigation.We also look at the helpful and unhelpful nature of social media in these cases.Please join the group:

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