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When my niece was murdered in 2018, my interest in true crime turned to an obsession. I cover mostly Canadian cases and largely from my hometown of Calgary. I respect the victims and their families because I’ve been there. Every victims story deserves to be told. No chatting about my personal life or witty banter….I just get right to the case and tell the victim’s story. My personal story can be found in Season 1, episodes 17&18. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw
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Bich and Ha Pan, immigrants from Vietnam were just trying to give their children a better life in Canada, and they were doing an amazing job at it....until one night when a home invasion would ruin everything Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
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**there is a mistake in this episode…Natalie is Alicia’s sister NOT daughter….jeesh Kim! This season, once a month I am highlighting a case of domestic homicide during the year 2018 in Canada. This is the murder of Linda Santos of Mississauga. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inqu…
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You will think this is just Kim telling you a spooky Halloween story - but I can assure you this story happened and its horrible Music Credit:https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/lurk License code: GXJ5ESJITIJBE2JV Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…
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I said I wasn't going to do it - but I did - this case is hurting my heart and I need to share it and discuss it. Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/voice-of-thicket License code: OMIHVSDS7QOZNPB9 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…
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AB was only 2 on the day of his death - he cannot be named due to publication ban. However, his story is a lesson for single mothers everywhere and should be told. Support the show by subscribing to exclusive content (link below) or by making a one time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/anuch/a-hero-is-born License…
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Often known as the "worst murder in the world"....too date I have heard of no greater torture and suffering of a young innocent woman only weeks from high school graduation. Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/umbra License code: GIMVXRUYALTKJSPO Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content …
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Punky was a loved and adored little peanut. Abducted in broad daylight from her own front yard and came to an end that no person 6 or 86 deserves. Music Credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/desert-spirit License code: 8S3VZUQAVG626DXP Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: h…
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A landmark case, a shocking verdict and outrage at a system that treats some victims like criminals. Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/coast-to-coast License code: H5AI4V2NQLQI82EH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op…
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3 Young boys in the prime of their lives slaughtered by a very bad man - whose acts just get worse as the story goes along. Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/southern-lord License code: Q0NSFG652DCUMGJP Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c…
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Not your average hate-monger. What is known about Alexandre's thought pattern that lead to one of Canada's worst mass shootings? Music credit:https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/borders Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http…
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Nancy initiated divorce proceedings and then magically went out for a jog in Cary, North Carolina and never returned. A lesson that domestic violence doesn't have to involve bruises before it leads to murder. Music Credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/bangroll License code: V2WZQC9IXJKOXZYM Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-ot…
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Candy was just trying to get on with her life after a divorce....what could possibly go wrong? Support the show by subscribing to exclusive content (link below) or by making a one time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/peacemaker License code: R3GFINUEK3JZH5L1 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/…
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A horrible story that spans decades and impacts multiple lives on a collision course with pure evil. Music credit https://uppbeat.io/t/clemens-ruh/favela-chase License code: PNYU9L5ZRY365DTN Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
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Barbara was your average single soccer mom with a side hussle....kind of like a MLM influencer mom but before Tik Tok and Instagram.....she certainly didn't deserved to be brutally murdered leaving her young son to mourn her loss and accept that justice might never come. Fortunately in his lifetime it did. Music Credit https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-…
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Amy was a bright and vibrant young lady in Medicine Hat. A light put out far too soon, by a man posing as a regular person and not the creepo pervert he really was. A monster, hiding in plain sight. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/big-game License code: 8Q41REICE2QS4UZE Support this podcast at — https://redcircl…
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I don't normally cover serial killers - but the families destroyed by these two douche canoes deserve some air time. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/breakdown License code: IN3XZWTHDAAAYBP2 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https:…
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A lesson in screening babysitters....and boyfriends. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/the-gate-of-hell License code…
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A long time mystery finally with a name for the victim....spoiler alert, it isn't Sam. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/studioko…
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4 Close friends set out for a night out before flying home for the holidays - little did they know someone was following them.... Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ …
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Tanya was just trying to move on with her life....a familiar story of domestic homicide. Killed by her ex-husband with her children as witnesses. A horrific story of emotional scars no child should ever endure. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or suppo…
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Professor Fabrikant was an HR nightmare for Concordia University until the day he became a nightmare for everyone. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credit: h…
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On the afternoon of May 12, 2003 little Holly Jones never made it home from her friend's house. What happened to Holly sickened the residents of Junction Triangle, the city of Toronto and our entire country. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support …
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The Shafia family had hopes and dreams of a new and better life in Canada, but unfortunately they brought their Dad with them and Dad didn't care about the hopes and dreams about women - he cared only about his own honor Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionot…
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I watched a video, I was triggered, I did some research - put together this episode and now I need a nap...and therapy. Warning - the audio files at the end of the episode are hard to listen to. For full videos with captions visit: https://frankreport.com/2023/06/03/raw-emotion-and-rage-18-videos-of-allan-kassenoff-with-catherines-shocking-descript…
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Some people do bad stuff for no good reason and then blame others for their own bad behaviour. Mattisse's mom was no exception Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Mus…
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Don't recognize the victim's name? - of course - this is one of those cases known only by a "pet" name, to soften the blow of the brutal death Johnny endured. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https…
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A rich kid - could have grown up to be Batman - but instead chose serial killer. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Pre-roll voice over: Garyn Hnatiuk – email ghnati…
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I'm giving a vague description today - trust me, it's a good one. :-) Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music Credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/wormhole Licen…
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No regular episode today. But I can't leave you in the lurch - please enjoy this exclusive episode for my subscribers from January 2023 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Canada has some strange laws - the fact that you can claim that you were too intoxicated to know right from wrong is one of them....let's explore.... Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.ta…
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Sarah's story has too many similarities to Taylor's for my liking. Just as Taylor was starting her relationship with Dustin - Sarah was trying to end hers. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://…
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Amber was killed by a man on parole from a life sentence for killing someone else. How does the parole board make decisions about who to let out into the community? And what accountability do they hold when it doesn't go well? Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amil…
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Ray Johnson was a kind and gentle widower who loved antiques and fixing up old things. He was hunted and preyed on by an evil plot. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.taylortollerfund.org…
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Elizabeth was last seen checking the tennis schedule at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Her family has been put though the maze and torture of a justice system that has created more questions than answers. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or sup…
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21 year old Lisa Young's last text read "Come get me, they won't let me leave"...She has never been seen since. Someone knows where Lisa is and holds the key to closing this case which has become one of Canada's most frustrating cases. Special thank you to Allison Crowe for the use of Lisa's Song, written and composed by Allison Crowe. For more inf…
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Child Protective Services in Canada can't seem to shake the bad rep. of letting children in their care down. Jeffrey was no exception. What Jeffrey and his siblings endured will leave you speechless. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s…
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"Why doesn't she just leave?". The mythical question regarding domestic violence we've all probably asked ourselves at some point. Donna's brutal murder highlights trauma bonding. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and vict…
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Little Shannon lived in a silent world. Deaf and mute but with an engaging smile and trusting soul. What happened to Shannon on a hot summer day will leave you chilled to the bone. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and vic…
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The vanishing of the Jack family remains one of Canada's most bizarre cold case mysteries. The surviving family has given up on justice - but will never give up on looking for them. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and vi…
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A hallmark case for Canada and not in a good way. Cindy Gladue's life was disrespected by a system designed to protect all of us, not just some of us. A tough case to listen to, but Cindy's story is worthy of knowing. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw o…
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Super Mom Barb was the picture of suburban life. A poster child mom's aspire to. Until the night she got out of bed to investigate a bump in the night. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.…
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The children of Czech expats Alois and Libuse were enjoying the freedoms and opportunities their Canadian citizenship provided. But an act of revenge would put an end to all of it. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw or support Taylor’s foundation and vic…
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Brittney was your all-Canadian 17 year old living the life with her family in Calgary over her Winter school break - only to go missing. The circumstances surrounding the discovery of Brittney will leave you feeling like trust is as just as elusive as true love. Support the show – a one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly …
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Immediately after Monday's release - I found out some stuff! Mostly that I'm not perfect.....or even close. I got a couple things wrong, but mostly, I'm pretty proud of my coverage of Lindsay's tragic story. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …
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Lindsay was an up-and-coming star in real estate. Her brutal murder remains one of Canada's most notorious unsolved cases - Do you have a theory on who killed Lindsay? https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Flindsaybuziakmurder.wordpress.com%2Fphotos%2Fdress%2F&psig=AOvVaw1q_RYZRkv091qdpnaZtTO7&ust=1674855309292000&source=images&cd=vfe&ve…
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We all know the names of many serial killers - but can we name the victims? One of Canada's youngest killers was caught by chance and left a wake of destruction to families in his path. Every victim, no matter their lifestyle or station in life deserves justice and is loved and missed and worthy of their story being told. Support the show – a one t…
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Christine was gifted by the universe - glamorous, rich and beautiful. None of that could prevent her vicious murder. Join me for one of Canada's most wild rides through the criminal justice system. Exclusive Content: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/892ec828-10b8-4f8a-8da4-12654c4f5040/exclusive-content Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com…
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This one is tough. It was tough to tell and will be difficult to hear. One of Calgary's worse child abuse to murder cases. Take a moment to honor the men and women that work these cases. Exclusive Content: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/892ec828-10b8-4f8a-8da4-12654c4f5040/exclusive-content Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionot…
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Marielle had her struggles but she died a brutal death that no one deserves and her story needs to be told. https://app.redcircle.com/shows/892ec828-10b8-4f8a-8da4-12654c4f5040/exclusive-content Music Credit: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/death-clock License code: US5UCJDLS9RAMDI8 Support this podcast at —…
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