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Over 200 episodes, Canadian True Crime has become Canada’s top independent podcast. From the snowy streets of small-town Canada to the darkest corners of the big cities, join Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee for an immersive deep dive into the nation's most compelling crimes. With meticulous research and a trauma-informed approach, Kristi takes you beyond the headlines, weaving the facts of each case together with the bigger picture to unravel what happened, the forces that shaped it — and the impact to those left behind.
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- 3 days ago1h 21m
The Murder of Sharron Prior
One cold March Saturday night in Montreal, 16-year-old Sharron Prior sets off for a five minute walk to the local pizzeria to meet friends. She never arrives.Three days later, a local beekeeper makes a devastating discovery in an isolated field: Sharron Prior has been brutally murdered. Who was responsible? And could it be the same man who attacked another local woman that same night?This is the story of a case that haunted Québec for decades, the family who refused to give up, and the breakthrough that finally brought the answers they were looking for.---------------------The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a high-profile crime sensationalized through headlines, explain how it was solved, and how it impacted the local community. Please respect the privacy of the people involved in this case. Additional content warning: this crime is murder and sexual assault of a teenage girl. Minimal graphic details will be given. Please take care when listening.More information:Resources for victims/survivors: Ending violence CanadaSharron Prior website - http://sharronprior.com Watch “Finding Sharron’s Killer", CTV’s W5 series on YouTube:Part 1: Montreal Teen Murdered in 1975 Part 2: DNA Evidence Unlocks the MysteryCanadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to the Association for Families of Persons Assassinated or Disappeared (AFPAD)Look for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts and Patreon.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/221 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 14m
Major case updates: what happened next [2]
[Part 2 of 2] We continue revisiting significant recent developments and updates from some of the biggest stories we’ve covered, with some of Kristi's behind-the-scenes reflections.Cases covered in this episode with approximate timestamps:Please give or take a few minutes to allow for ads.2:00 Hockey Canada Trial - high level recap of the case and our conclusions20:00 Newly-reported text exchange involving McLeod24:00 Where the players are now29:00 Personal update from Kristi (Mental toll of the Hockey Canada trial)38:00 Murder of Ronald Platt (Albert Johnson Walker update)45:00 Jacob Hoggard update47:00 Murders of Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French (Paul Bernardo update)58:00 Murder of Kimberly Proctor (Kruse Wellwood and Cameron Moffatt update)1:01:00 Murders of Lyle and Marie McCann (Travis Vader update)1:03:00 Murder of Yvonne Rouleau / Nozzles Gas Bar (Terry Kennedy parole update)1:06:00 Kevin O’Leary updateFurther reading:Read our Hockey Canada Case Study [PDF download]Read My Life As a True Crime Spectacle by Heather Jane, Toronto LifeListen ad-free and early on CTC premium feeds available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, and Patreon.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/219 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 22, 20261h 19m
Major case updates: what happened next [1]
A two-part series—The verdict is rarely the end of the story. In the two years since our last Major Case Updates episodes, some of the cases we’ve covered have reached a resolution, others have had significant developments or taken unexpected turns... and some are still far from over.You don't need to remember the original episodes. Each update starts with a quick but immersive recap of the case, then picks up the story from where we left off.Cases covered in this episode with approximate timestamps:Please give or take a few minutes to allow for ads.3:00 Lush and Whiteway Fatal Car Crash (final conviction)10:00 Harrison Family Murders (final conviction)25:00 The Murder of Reena Virk (Kelly Ellard update)39:00 The Rallo Family Murders (Jon Rallo update)43:00 The Murder of Laura Letts (Peter Beckett update)48:00 Legacy Christian Academy (new convictions and charges)1:09:00 The Mushroom Murders (update and feedback)Part 2 will be available soon.Listen ad-free and early on CTC premium feeds available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, and Patreon.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/219 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 31, 202617 min
Behind the scenes on The Social: When the media gets it right
In this special episode, Kristi Lee sits down with survivor and advocate Jessica Baker to chat about their appearance on CTV’s The Social earlier this week.Jessica was violently sexually assaulted by former Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard in 2016. He was found guilty in relation to her charge in 2022, and not guilty in relation to two other victim-complainants. In June, he was granted day parole after serving less than two years of his five-year prison sentence.In November 2025, Jessica publicly revealed her identity in the CBC documentary Breaking Idol, but she has has turned down all media appearance invitations since then.In this special episode, she reflects on why she chose to break that streak on The Social, and how it actually went on the day.Kristi also explains how The Social’s thoughtful, trauma-informed approach helped both women feel prepared and supported, and reflects on another TV experience that caused her to avoid media appearances for six years.Thanks to Jessica Baker, Tiffany Hsiung, and everyone at The Social!More info:Watch our segment on The Social: Jacob Hoggard’s Accuser and Survivor Speaks Out [YouTube]Watch Kristi’s segment on The Social from Jan 2026 [YouTube]Watch Breaking Idol, directed by Tiffany Hsiung [YouTube - only available in Canada)Listen to our original podcast series The Trial of Hedley’s Jacob HoggardVisit Beyond The Verdict advocacy groupLearn more about Kindness CircleTrauma-informed journalism: Tips for telling important stories, better and The Trauma Beat: A Case for Re-Thinking the Business of Bad News by Tamara Cherrywww.canadiantruecrime.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 14, 20261h 25m
The Murder of Rhoderie Estrada
A dedicated nurse. A devoted mother of three. A family home that should be the safest place in the world.In 2018, Gerald Aquintey arrives home late to find his Toronto house in disarray. The respected Filipino chef and restaurant co-owner runs upstairs to discover his beloved wife, Rhoderie Estrada, has been brutally murdered. Rhoderie was loved by all who knew her. She'd built a life centred on family, community and caring for others. As investigators race to find the person responsible, the painstaking work of forensic specialists becomes the key to solving a heartbreaking crime that might otherwise have remained a mystery.Special thanks to Gerald Aquintey and family. Thanks also to Detective Constable Adrian Piccolo with the Toronto Police’s Forensic Identification Services Unit, Constable Don Laurel, and the Ontario Forensic Investigators Association.More information:WATCH Crime Beat: Awaking To a Nightmare — The Rhoderie Estrada MurderVISIT TINUNO Restaurant in TorontoCanadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.Look for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts and Patreon.Full list of resources, information sources, and more:www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/217 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 6, 20261h 16m
Jacob Hoggard finally admits the truth
After nearly a decade of insisting he did nothing wrong, disgraced Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has finally admitted he was guilty of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman known as J.B.The admission, at his first parole hearing in June 2026, was only one of several striking comments that reveal the full extent of the former Hedley frontman's years of denial, manipulation and gaslightingIn this special episode, Jessica Baker joins Kristi Lee to unpack the 11‑page Parole Board of Canada decision. She reflects on the weight of Hoggard’s admissions after he forced a years‑long trial and appeals process and subjected her to years of public scrutiny.Hoggard wasn’t required to comment on the other two young women who testified against him, whose allegations did not result in guilty verdicts. But the parole board still chose to recognize them in a deliberate and meaningful way. You'll also hear why the board concluded Hoggard still requires “professional, arm’s‑length supervision” on day parole, why they refused to release him directly to his wife and family, and why his request for full parole was denied.This information is in the public interest.FURTHER READING AND HELPFUL INFO:To read the full parole decision document and for links to other resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/216 Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to Beyond The Verdict.All information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 14, 202652 min
The Mushroom Murders with Australian True Crime [2]
[Part 2 of 2] The mushroom lunch moves from medical emergency to criminal investigation as doctors, police and health officials try to trace the source of the poison. As Erin Patterson’s explanations begin to shift, new evidence emerges from hospital CCTV, phone data, a local garbage dump – followed by a dramatic courtroom showdown.Find Australian True Crime on your favourite podcast player.Watch Australian True Crime’s episode about the Mushroom Murders on YouTube.Watch Kristi in conversation with Meshel Laurie about the murder of Connie Grandinetti.Look for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts and Patreon.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime , who offer support, research and education to survivors, victims and their families. You can learn more at crcvc.ca.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/214 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 13, 20261h 2m
The Mushroom Murders with Australian True Crime [1]
A special collaboration with Australian True Crime podcast | It’s one of Australia’s most sensational criminal cases in recent memory, drawing intense media attention, public fascination and endless speculation. Today, the case is known around the world as the “Mushroom Murders.” In this episode, Kristi is joined by Meshel Laurie of Australian True Crime, who followed the case closely and attended the sentencing hearing, to look beyond the headlines at what happened, how the case unfolded, and why it captured so much attention. Find Australian True Crime on your favourite podcast player.Watch Australian True Crime’s episode about the Mushroom Murders on YouTube.Watch Kristi in conversation with Meshel Laurie about the murder of Connie Grandinetti.Part 2 will be available to all tomorrow.Look for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts and Patreon.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime , who offer support, research and education to survivors, victims and their families. You can learn more at crcvc.ca.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/214 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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