In this episode we dive into the murder of 20-year-old Laura Lopera. Colombian authorities have named Canadian Jesse Gilbert Wiseman as the prime suspect in the murder. Laura's body was found in a suitcase in Jesse Wiseman's Medellín apartment. The pair met on a dating app, and Wiseman left Colombia for Guatemala shortly before the body was discove…

On May 7th, 1975, 4-year-old Cameron March was outside his rural North Burlington home playing with other neighbourhood children when all of a sudden, he vanished. It’s been nearly 50 years and his father Gerry is still seeking answers about his son’s whereabouts. Join us as we sit down for a conversation with Gerry and discuss Cameron’s case. Came…

In December 2015, the city of Moncton, New Brunswick, was rocked by a horrifying crime that left the community in shock. Baylee Wylie, an 18-year-old man, was found brutally murdered in a residence engulfed by flames. What unfolded next was a harrowing tale of violence and betrayal. But was justice served? Join us as we talk to Baylee's mother Aman…

Join us as we sit down with History of the 90's host, Kathy Kenzora to discuss the tragic 1997 murder of Reena Virk. Reena Virk was a 14-year-old girl from Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, who was murdered in November 1997. She was lured to a secluded area by a group of teenagers, including Kelly Ellard and Warren Glowatski, where she was brutall…

Join us as we sit down with History of the 90's host, Kathy Kenzora to discuss the tragic 1997 murder of Reena Virk. Reena Virk was a 14-year-old girl from Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, who was murdered in November 1997. She was lured to a secluded area by a group of teenagers, including Kelly Ellard and Warren Glowatski, where she was brutall…

Join us as we detail the tragic case of Allan Schoenborn. Allan admitted to the heartbreaking killings of his children, Kaitlynne, Max, and Cordon, in 2008. Despite multiple interactions with authorities, the deaths were preventable. Join us as we delve into the disturbing details of this case, shedding light on the need for better safeguards for v…

In the serene confines of West Vancouver, a shocking crime unfolded, shattering the tranquillity of a wealthy neighbourhood. Li Zhao, a once-prosperous businessman, found himself entangled in a deadly dispute with his business partner, friend, and family member, Gang Yuan. What began as a disagreement over a seemingly innocuous invention escalated …

Michelle Mercer disappeared from Edmonton in February 2006. Described as bright, beautiful, and fun-loving, Michelle grappled with addiction, which ultimately led to a transient lifestyle. Despite her challenges, Michelle was deeply loved by her family, who remain desperate for answers regarding her disappearance on the night of February 6, 2006. J…

In Sparwood, B.C., tragedy struck when Joel Zimbalatti was found dead in his mobile home. Despite months passing since the incident, the details surrounding his death remain veiled in mystery. While one individual fled the scene before authorities arrived on Oct. 11, another, identified as "Slim" (real name Joshua Freeman), has emerged as a crucial…

In the early hours of January 1st, 2024, Cole Hosack disappeared from the vicinity of the Lonestar Bar in Dawson Creek, leaving behind a community gripped by concern and confusion. Despite the diligent efforts of law enforcement and the public, there has been no sign of the 24-year-old since that night. Hosack, a Caucasian male with brown hair and …

On January 27th, 2008, Penny Boudreau and her daughter Karissa Boudreau went on a drive to have a heart-to-heart conversation about their relationship that had hit a rough patch since Karissa moved in with Penny and her new boyfriend in an apartment in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. A major snowstorm was set to hit the region that evening so Penny decid…

On January 27th, 2008, Penny Boudreau and her daughter Karissa Boudreau went on a drive to have a heart-to-heart conversation about their relationship that had hit a rough patch since Karissa moved in with Penny and her new boyfriend in an apartment in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. A major snowstorm was set to hit the region that evening so Penny decid…

The Generation Why podcast, established in 2012 by Justin and Aaron, has evolved into one of the world's most popular true crime podcasts, known for its factual and compassionate approach to each case. When True North True Crime started, the guys at Generation Why provided significant support. In the summer of 2023, we discussed the case of Lisa Ma…

Join Caitlin & Graeme as they detail the case of The Ant Hill Kids. This cult was a religious group led by Roch Thériault in Quebec, Canada, during the 1970s and 1980s. Thériault claimed to be a prophet and convinced his followers to isolate themselves from society. The cult engaged in extreme practices, including physical and psychological abuse, …

Join Caitlin & Graeme as they detail the case of The Ant Hill Kids. This cult was a religious group led by Roch Thériault in Quebec, Canada, during the 1970s and 1980s. Thériault claimed to be a prophet and convinced his followers to isolate themselves from society. The cult engaged in extreme practices, including physical and psychological abuse, …

In 2008, Blair Evan Donnelly was declared not criminally responsible for the tragic murder of his 16-year-old daughter, Stephanie Donnelly. This marked the beginning of a complex and unsettling journey within the criminal justice system. Just a year later, Blair was granted an unescorted day pass, during which he committed another violent offence b…

In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of Loretta Saunders, a passionate Inuk activist and student researching missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Her life took a dark turn when she became a victim herself. Join us as we unravel the motives behind her brutal killing and shed light on the broader issues of violence against Indige…

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Carmel Gilmour, a 36-year-old mother from Parksville, whose van was found abandoned along the waterfront in Qualicum Beach five years ago. The investigation started on November 15th, 2017, when her boyfriend reported her missing, having last seen her the night before on Little Mountain.…

In this episode, we explore the mysterious disappearance of Nathan, a 37-year-old vulnerable adult with Down Syndrome who went missing from Toronto on May 12th, 2023. His tight-knit community is desperately seeking answers as they search for any clues regarding his whereabouts. Nathan was last seen near the intersection of Sheppard Ave W & Jane St …

In this Halloween episode, we cover the murder of Francis Rattenbury. Francis Rattenbury is easily one of British Columbia’s most famous architects but his story has a tragic ending. Francis arrived in Canada to much fanfare but left under a cloud of scandal. Years later he was murdered as she sat in his favourite drinking chair. Many people believ…

🎃 Immerse yourself in a spine-tingling Halloween episode that delves into the enigmatic life of Dr. Thomas Neill Cream. Join us as we navigate the eerie corridors of history to uncover the intriguing story of this complex figure from the Victorian era. Dr. Cream, a physician by day and a mysterious serial killer by night, left a chilling mark on th…

🎃 Immerse yourself in a spine-tingling Halloween episode that delves into the enigmatic life of Dr. Thomas Neill Cream. Join us as we navigate the eerie corridors of history to uncover the intriguing story of this complex figure from the Victorian era. Dr. Cream, a physician by day and a mysterious serial killer by night, left a chilling mark on th…

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing disappearance of Lawrence Maitland from the heart of Lax Kw'alaams, a remote village in British Columbia. It has now been over four years since Lawrence mysteriously vanished, leaving his family and the police with more questions than answers. Lawrence was last spotted in mid-July of 2019, pushing his b…

On January 7th, 2015, a tragic event unfolded in Wyses Corner, Nova Scotia, leaving an indelible mark on a local family. The lives of Bill, Ida, and Ann Ward were tragically cut short when they were discovered deceased in their Wyses Corner residence following a house fire. However, the fire itself was not the cause of their untimely deaths. The un…

On April 24th, 1980 three year old Jeffrey Dupres was playing with his friend who lived next door. Minutes later, as Jeffrey's mother Denise was inside their home doing household chores there was a knock at the front door. Standing on the stoop was Jeffrey's friend who asked "Where is Jeffrey?". 43 years later, there is still no answer to that ques…

April Parisian went missing in early April of 2020, she has not been seen or heard from since. April Lee-Ann Parisian is described by police as an Indigenous female in her mid-40s with blonde hair and blue eyes, 170 centimetres (5 feet 7 inches) tall, weighing 127 kilograms (280 pounds.). Her family last heard from her on April 5, 2020. If you have…

On the 26th of April 2013, Jon Riley, a 46-year-old life-long Torontonian, left a note for his mother, indicating he was going to Toronto for a brief visit. During that time, Jon was staying with his mother in Meaford, Ontario. Since then, Jon's whereabouts have remained unknown, and there has been no contact from him. In this episode, we have a co…

On the morning of November 1, 2007, the lifeless body of Charlene Ward, aged 46, was discovered in the residence she shared with her daughter. There had been a party there the night before, that went on until the early hours of the morning. A shocking arrest was made 10 years after her body was found, but still to this day, no charges have been lai…

In a shocking and tragic event, Drew DeVoursney and Francesca Matus fell victim to a heinous crime that left the community in disbelief. Drew, a former U.S. Marine, and Francesca, a Canadian national, were living in Belize, enjoying the beauty of the country's coastal town of Corozal. However, their idyllic life came to an abrupt end when they were…

On the morning of October 6th, 1990, the bodies of Sharon Heunemann (47) and her mother Doris Leatherbarrow (69) were found of the kitchen floor of a home in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. Both women had been beaten and stabbed. Although the assailants attempted to make the scene look like a robbery, the investigation would uncover something much mo…

In a small Canadian town in the 1970s, the shocking murder of Helen Betty Osborne sent shockwaves through the nation and exposed deep-rooted societal issues. Helen, an Indigenous Cree woman, was a bright and ambitious 19-year-old who dreamed of becoming a teacher. However, her aspirations were tragically cut short on November 13, 1971. While walkin…

Almost a decade ago, Meagan Pilon, a 15-year-old girl from Sudbury, went missing. She lost her mother at a young age and struggled to find her place in the world. If you have any information on her current whereabouts, please get in touch with either the Sudbury police department or Crime Stoppers or contact Please Bring Me Home to offer your infor…

After experiencing a significant health event, Dawn Carisse, a young mother of three, was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility where she spent a decade under round-the-clock care. Despite her kind and friendly nature, healthcare workers believed that the institution was the best place for her. During her confinement, Dawn longed to be …

In the fall of 1987 Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg planned a fun overnight road trip to Seattle. Jay prepared the van and Tanya packed her camera. The young Victoria BC couple made their way into upstate Washington. They would not return home. Decades later, DNA evidence and technology solved this double murder. But would the evidence be enough …

Flames could be seen coming from an industrial area outside of Toronto, Ontario. As officers and firefighters approached the fire, they could make out a pile of fully engulfed tires. The fire had all the hallmarks of an intentional blaze. When the fire was extinguished an officer noticed a badly burned suitcase sitting atop the tires. Inside the ca…

Teenager Devon Marsman was reported missing in March 2022. The 16-year-old was last seen walking into an address in Spryfield, NS and he has not been seen since. Although Devon’s case was originally treated by authorities as a person who had willingly gone missing, there has been a recent shift in the tone of the investigation. In November 2022, De…

Travis Kope grew up in the small town of Tofield, Alberta. As a kid, he competed on the rodeo circuit, riding steers and roping cattle. As a young man, he left rural life for the big city. Then in 2002, at just 21 years old, Travis was gunned down on a quiet neighborhood street in Edmonton, Alberta. Although investigators know who murdered Travis, …

After midnight on November 26th, 2019, Daniel Reoch, a 29-year-old Squamish First Nations man, appeared disorientated and erratic. He was last seen running into the night near Squamish BC. A delay in reporting Daniel missing put investigators, SAR, his family, and the community at a disadvantage in locating him. Reoch is described as an Indigenous …

48-year-old Trina Hunt was reported missing from her Port Moody home by her husband on January 18th, 2021. Three months later, her remains were found in Hope BC and the case was upgraded from a missing persons case to a homicide case. An entire year went by with no updates, despite the family offering a $50,000 reward to anyone with information tha…

In the early morning hours of July 19, 2017, police were searching for 13-year-old Marrisa Shen. Marrisa was reported missing just hours earlier. Tragically her body was found in a park in Burnaby BC. She was pronounced dead at the scene. After a year-long investigation, an arrest was made in 2018. But the case has been plagued with delays and cont…

In October of 2007, 40-year-old, Robert Dziekanski was looking forward to starting a new life in Canada. Although he was nervous about flying, he boarded two flights and eventually arrived at Vancouver International Airport on October 13th, 2007. Tragically Robert would not leave the airport terminal alive. Join your hosts as they detail the devast…

Hello all! We will be taking a break for the month of January 2023 for some much-needed rest and time to catch up on writing, researching, and recording. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us into your podcast feeds, as we know there are an infinite amount of podcasts for you to choose from and we are lucky enough to be…

On the evening of November 26, 2016, an Abbotsford family lost contact with their daughter, 41-year-old Kimberlee Kasatkin, who was living in Lima, Peru. Initially, authorities in Lima were led to believe that Kimberlee had left her on her own accord. However, surveillance footage showed evidence of something much more sinister. Her husband, Christ…

On the evening of October 17, 1982, Clayton Mark Bussiere left the Abbotsford taxi depot to presumably go home for the evening. However, his Taxi was spotted hours later with a passenger inside. Clayton and his taxi have not been seen since. This 40-year-old mystery continues to perplex his family and Law Enforcement to this day. At the time of his…

In 1995 Stacey Koehler was just 22 years old when her body was discovered in the basement of her family home. The RCMP investigation into her murder lead detectives to a seaside town in England. In this episode, we speak with Stacey’s sister, Dani about the investigation, the trial, and the impact this loss has had on her family. Get bonus content …

Devon Goodrick was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Sept. 25, near 192 Street and 28 Avenue in Surrey BC. He was reported missing two days later. He has not been seen since. Devon’s last contact with his family was via a Snapchat message on the evening of Sept. 24, which showed him in a vehicle with three other people. In this episode, we speak with Devo…

On September 4, 2012, the people of Quebec went to the polls to vote in the Provincial election. As the day turned into night, it was clear that there was going to be new leadership for the province. Sitting outside of an election night celebration was a lone gunman with ill intent. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-…

In our final Halloween-themed episode, we explore some haunting cases that originate from the city of Victoria British Columbia. Victoria has had a long connection to the world beyond the veil and in this episode, we will take a peek at four of those stories. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at…

On this special spooky season episode of True North True Crime, join us as we tell the tale of the potentially haunted Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTC Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merc…

On November 1st, 2021, 32-year-old Shannon White woke up in her Kamloops home and got ready for work. At around 8:00 am she texted a friend and made plans for later that day. She said goodbye to her dog, buddy. At 8:10 am she made her way outside to her Jeep for the short drive to work. Witnesses saw her walk towards her jeep. Moments later the jee…