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Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crime

Immersive, fact-based and responsible true crime storytelling

Go beyond the headlines with Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee as she carefully unravels some of Canada's most compelling crimes with meticulous research and a trauma-informed approach.

Release schedule: at least two episodes most months, whenever they're ready.

Subscribe and find out why Canadian True Crime is Canada's top independent podcast.

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Canadian True Crime

BRITISH COLUMBIA - [Part 1 of 2] When police are called to do a welfare check at the home of a fashion store owner, they're confronted with a shocking sight. Lying on the kitchen floor are the lifeless bodies of two women, their faces covered in dishcloths. There's blood everywhere.

It looks as if Doris Leatherbarrow and her daughter Sharon Huenemann were killed just as they were serving up dinner for two guests.

Who were the guests? And where were they now?

The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime often sensationalized and oversimplified, and explore the inner workings of the criminal justice system. Please respect the privacy of the people involved in this case. 

Part 2 will be available in one week.

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Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada – sheltersafe.ca

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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The Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [1]

BRITISH COLUMBIA - [Part 2 of 2] Dramatic headlines continue as three teenagers are tried for their roles in the murders of a mother and grandmother, with spoiled heir Darren Huenemann at the center of it all. While he and Derik Lord testify with their own conflicting versions of events, the youngest, David Muir remains silent... for now.

But the theatrics and shocking updates would continue long after the trial — leading to a dramatic prison escape and another confession.

The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime often sensationalized and oversimplified, and explore the inner workings of the criminal justice system.

Please respect the privacy of the people involved in this case. 

Listen early and ad-free now:

For premium feed subscribers on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to Women’s Shelters Canada – sheltersafe.ca.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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The Huenemann / Leatherbarrow Murders [2]

A two-part series - A teenager from Nova Scotia is invited to stay with his wealthy school friend on the Jersey Shore, but finds himself at the centre of an American horror story.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, who advocates and provides resources for the 1 in 5 people in Canada who have a mental illness. 

Listen now, ad-free, on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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Alfred and Rosemary Podgis [1]

[Part 2 of 2] Was Canadian Teenager David Curtis an innocent party who unexpectedly found himself in the middle of a very bad situation? Or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode: the trial.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines across the US and Canada, and explore its impact on relevant communities.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, who advocates and provides resources for the 1 in 5 people in Canada who have a mental illness. 

Listen now, ad-free, on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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Alfred and Rosemary Podgis [2]

ALBERTA - After a 15-year-old boy dies a horrific death in a shocking incident, the city of Calgary demands justice. But what really happened that day?

The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines to uncover the truth of what happened. 

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Listen early and ad-free now:

For premium feed subscribers on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.

Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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Dylan Lestage

ONTARIO - A three-part series. After a rural Ontario farmer makes a shocking discovery on a field, the quiet village of Shedden finds itself the backdrop to one of Canada’s most infamous mass murders.

It was the bloody culmination of shifting alliances in the outlaw biker underworld in Canada—but it’s also a deeper story about a search for connection and belonging… that ultimately ended in a senseless tragedy.

The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.

Parts 2 and 3 of this series will be released to everyone a week apart.

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association. 

Full list of resources, 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.

The "Shedden Massacre" [1]

ONTARIO - [Part 2 of 3] As the call is made to pull the patches of the Toronto Bandidos, tensions escalate, leading to a final ultimatum ...and a devastating betrayal.

The intention of this episode is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.

Listen early and ad-free now:

For premium feed subscribers on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.

Full list of resources, 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.

The "Shedden Massacre" [2]

ONTARIO - [Part 3 of 3] As the perpetrators of the Bandidos Massacre try to get away with it, a covert police investigation is closing in on them — with the help of a secret police informant.

The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines.

Book recommendation:

Bandido Massacre: A True Story of Bikers, Brotherhood and Betrayal, 2010, by Peter Edwards

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.

Full list of resources, 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.

The "Shedden Massacre" [3]

A three-part series — A little boy peered through the window of a neighbour’s home one Sunday in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and discovered a scene so horrific it would shock even seasoned police officers.

A frantic search began for a missing 12-year-old girl. 

* Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community. Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society.

Full list of resources, 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.

The Richardson Family Murders [1]

[Part 2 of 3] After three members of the Richardson family are found dead, the police continue to search for the missing 12-year-old girl. But a darker picture has started to emerge involving her 23-year-old boyfriend.

* Additional content warning: this episode includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.

The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.

Look out for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: 

Available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the Calgary Homicide Support Society.

Full list of resources, 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.

The Richardson Family Murders [2]

As promised, this is the follow up to episode 41. This Impact Statement episode that features an interview with Bret McCann - the son of Lyle and Marie McCann, who were murdered by Travis Vader.

Subscribe to Impact Statement so you don't miss an episode.

See you tomorrow - March 15 - for the next scheduled episode of Canadian True Crime!

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Bonus: Interview with Bret McCann (Travis Vader case)

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