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Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

Hi friends, we are Katie and Olivia! Podcast By Proxy is a Canadian True Crime Podcast hosted by former work besties who got new jobs but really missed working together. Every Tuesday, Katie and Olivia take turns telling a True Crime or History case in Canada in a conversational, banter style. Grab your nearest pillow to scream into and get ready to learn about the not so polite Canadians. If you are looking for your new true crime besties, you have found the right place! Follow

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01:18:32

Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo Part 2; ONTARIO

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/08/12

As promised, we were not willing to give these two anymore of our airtime, so two episodes in one week is what you get! Join us for part two of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo or “The Ken and Barbie Killers”. Following an early life of attacks on young, local woman in the Scarborough area, Paul and Karla team up to pray on not only the unsuspecting, but Karla's own sister. Come follow along as we discuss their crimes together, ultimate demise and the infamous “deal with the devil”. This week we

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55:36

Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo Part 1; ONTARIO

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/08/10

Part one of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo or “The Ken and Barbie Killers” discusses Karla and Paul’s younger lives and their meeting. Katie also explains to us the Scarborough rapist attacks occurring in Southern, Ontario between 1987 and 1990. Because we want to get these turds over and done with and not keep you waiting, part two will be available on Thursday! 2 full episodes in one week yassss. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to

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01:03:06

Karissa Boudreau; NOVA SCOTIA

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/08/03

Karissa Boudreau was reported missing by her mother Penny in 2008 at the age of 12. Penny told police she ran away after an argument in the car, but an undercover investigation would reveal something much more sinister xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos Sources:

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01:00:50

The Sherman Murders; ONTARIO

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/07/27

Barry and Honey Sherman were Canadian Billionaire business owners and philanthropists when they were found murdered in their North York, Toronto, Ontario home. Police say they have an idea of what happened, but to date no arrest has been made. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by:

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52:43

Peter Demeter; ONTARIO

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/07/20

This guy gets a big Ol' Yikes from us. Come hang out as we sit TOGETHER on the couch for the first time ever on this podcast! Seriously no words can describe how ridiculous this man is so just give it a listen. Please if you like the episode give this post a like and follow on whatever platform you’re listening! A rating and review on apple podcasts is helpful too and a free way to support the show 🥰 xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram

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44:52

Richard "Dickie" Hovey & Eric Jones ; ONTARIO

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/07/06

2 bodies are found in 1967 and 1968 in Ontario, Canada dumped in a similar fashion - both would not be identified for 42 years. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos Sources: Famous Cold Cases: More Than 50 Major Crimes from Murders and Assassinations, to Kidnappings,

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01:18:55

Residential Schools in Canada

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/06/29

Today’s episode is dedicated to the over 150,000 Indigenous children who attended Residential Schools in Canada, many of whom never returned home. We dedicate this to all the children, their families and Indigenous communities across the country who have suffered at the hands of the Canadian government and the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian and United churches. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the

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01:13:50

Aaron Webster ; BC

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/06/22

We are back in Vancouver, BC this week and finishing up our Pride Month episodes with one of the worst gay bashing’s in Canadian history. Today we discuss the brutal beating and murder of Aaron Webster in Stanley Park in 2001. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos Sources:

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01:03:44

The LGBT Purge

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/06/15

Today is a bit of a history lesson, friends. Katie tells us about the “LGBT Purge” which occurred against employees of the federal public service between the 1940’s and the early 1990’s. While we have come a long way, we still have leaps and bounds to make to ensure every single person feels safe and respected being their authentic selves not only in the workplace but everywhere in society 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram

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01:14:20

Tracey Tom; BC

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/06/08

Continuing with Pride Month, today we cover the murder of Vancouver Transgender woman Tracey Tom in 2003 in the Downtown East Side. We also discuss Tracey’s murderer, their complicated criminal history and where they are now. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos Sources:

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Welcome to Podcast by Proxy

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/06/03

Hi friends! Thank you SO much for checking out our podcast. You can follow us on Instagram @podcastbyproxy Visit our link tree for merch and how to support the pod: https://linktr.ee/podcastbyproxy Please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! If you are a podcaster and want to swap show promos in a future episode, please email podcastbyproxy@gmail.com - Katie + Olivia xoxo

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52:15

Matthew Shepard; USA

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/06/01

On October 6, 1998 Matthew Shepard, an American student at the University of Wyoming, was murdered near Laramie. He was taken by first responders to Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. Matthew's case brought national and international attention to hate crime legislation at both the state and federal level. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we

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51:36

Trina Hunt & Wendy Ladner-Beaudry; BC UNSOLVED

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/05/25

Today’s episode is something different than we have ever done. Olivia covers the unsolved disappearance and death of Trina Hunt which occurred very recently- this January 2021. Katie tells us the story of Wendy Ladner-Beaudry who was found murdered in 2009 and whose case is still unsolved to this day. These cases are both considered local to us and they both need public attention and awareness for assistance in solving them. For a list of discussion groups and more information on how to get involved

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44:09

Jodi Arias/Kelsie Schelling; BONUS

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/05/13

Need we say more? Come hang out with us while we give you all the bonus details about Jodi Arias and Kelsie Schelling. Murder Trial Witness Shot And Killed At Colorado Intersection | The Daily Caller Man due to testify in trial of man accused of 2013 murder of pregnant woman shot dead in Colorado | Daily Mail Online Police Arrest Emmanuel Chandler, Man Who Allegedly Shot Witness In Donthe Lucas Murder Trial – CBS Denver (cbslocal.com) Emmanuel Chandler Charged in Murder of Roxann Martinez |

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01:27:37

The Shafia Family Murders; ONTARIO

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/05/11

June 30, 2009, 4 female family members and their 2004 Nissan Sentra were pulled out of the historical Kingston Mills Lockstation having been submerged in water. The girls would all be found dead, and their surviving family members claimed it was a joyride gone wrong... but was something more sinister at play that police yet to even understand? xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the

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01:07:07

Clifford Olson - The Beast of BC

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/05/04

We have returned to Canada and unfortunately been met with this monster. Clifford Robert Olson Jr was literally terrifying. He became known notoriously as “The Beast of B.C.” and is responsible for more than 10 murders (that we know of). xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by:

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01:15:12

Kelsie Schelling; USA UNSOLVED

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/04/27

In February 2013, Kelsie Jean Schelling had recently found out she was pregnant and drove 2 hours to visit her boyfriend Donthe Lucas. He said he had a “surprise” to show her. Kelsie was never seen again. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos Sources: (5) Finding Kelsie

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01:21:29

Jodi Arias; USA

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/04/20

The Murder of Travis Alexander. We know you’ve heard it before, but shockingly, Olivia knew very little about this case. Today Katie breaks down everything Travis Alexander and Jodi Arias. There are a LOT of “what the f*ck”s. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos

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01:25:13

Genesee River Killer; AJS PART TWO

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/04/13

Part 2 of Arthur John Shawcross. Arthur settles down in Rochester, New York, home of the fast flowing Genesee River and soon returns to his old ways. Let’s just say he wasn’t getting much fishing done.. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos Sources: Serial Killers : Up

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Arthur John Shawcross; PART ONE

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime ·

2021/04/05

Art has got bad Chakras, friends. Todays episode is part 1 of 2 of one of the most notorious serial killers to ever terrorize New York State. xo -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos Sources: Arthur Shawcross | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Serial Killers : Up

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