Best Reels Of Justice Podcasts (2025)

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ROJ-446: “The People vs. Yesterday” with Phillip Mottaz 1:00:28

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Happiness is a guilty verdict this week when Phillip Mottaz (“Deadly Maybe: A Gallagher Brothers Mystery”) comes in through the bathroom window to twist and shout about the 2019 romantic comedy “Yesterday.” *** Prosecutor: Phillip Mottaz. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, …

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Twilight at Clinton: The Lynne Harper Tragedy and a Town’s Unraveling (Trailer) 3:12

11h ago3:12

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Twilight at Clinton: The Lynne Harper Tragedy and a Town’s Unraveling Picture a warm summer evening in 1959. The sun dips low, bathing RCAF Station Clinton in golden light. A military base 180 kilometers west of Toronto, where 3,500 souls live in harmony—children chase the twilight, laughter echoes through the streets, and trust binds this tight-kn…

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The Somerton Man: A Name Without a Face 34:44

1d ago34:44

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The Somerton Man: A Name Without a Face On a balmy evening in 1948, Somerton Beach hums with the carefree laughter of couples strolling the shore. Against a seawall, a man in a crisp suit sits alone, a cigarette smoldering on his chest, his gaze lost to the horizon. To passersby, he’s just another soul soaking in the sunset. But by dawn, he’s a cor…

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The Quietest Room in the House 48:40

3d ago48:40

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The Quietest Room in the HouseA Mick & Mack Mystery“In the quietest room, where echoes live, the truth hides with no need to forgive.” When the body of reclusive millionaire Benedict Arliss is found locked inside his study, slumped beside an untouched glass of brandy and a cryptic note, Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are called to inves…

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Peak of the Predator: The Yorkshire Ripper’s Reign of Chaos (Part 4 of 5) 45:16

4d ago45:16

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Peak of the Predator: The Yorkshire Ripper’s Reign of Chaos (Part 4 of 5)The north burns—and the Ripper rules. Dive back into the abyss with Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast for Part 4 of our five-part descent into Peter Sutcliffe’s nightmare: "Peak of the Predator: The Yorkshire Ripper’s Reign of Chaos." You’ve tracked his twisted …

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Locked Door, Silent Killer - The Unsolved Murder of Vicki Sicurella 28:52

7d ago28:52

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Locked Door, Silent KillerThe Unsolved Murder of Vicki Sicurella A locked door. A missing mother. A killer who vanished without a trace. On a cold December afternoon in 1991, 32-year-old Vicki Sicurella was found brutally stabbed inside her Hamilton townhouse. The door was locked. The home was untouched. No forced entry. No robbery. Just a quiet ki…

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Locked Door, Silent Killer – The Unsolved Murder of Vicki Sicurella (Trailer0 2:00

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Locked Door, Silent Killer – The Unsolved Murder of Vicki SicurellaShe was a devoted mother. Her home was locked. The killer vanished. On a frigid December afternoon in 1991, 32-year-old Vicki Sicurella was found stabbed to death in her quiet Hamilton townhouse. The groceries had just been unpacked. Her young son was waiting to be picked up from sc…

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Hogan’s Last Reel: The Unsolved Murder of Bob Crane 43:32

10d ago43:32

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Hogan’s Last Reel: The Unsolved Murder of Bob Crane Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast A sweltering Arizona night, June 1978. Bob Crane—TV’s beloved Colonel Hogan—lies dead, his skull crushed, a cord tied around his neck, blood pooling beneath a bed surrounded by whirring cameras. From Waterbury drummer to Hollywood icon, Crane’s rise…

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ROJ-445: “The People vs. Death to Smoochy” with Isabel Teran 1:08:34

9d ago1:08:34

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In what some people are prematurely calling ‘The Worst Podcast Episode of 2025,’ Isabel Teran (“Hearsing Around Podcast”) serves as guest juror in a Ben V Bangs Bro-down over the 2002 comedy “Death to Smoochy.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Isabel Teran, Ryan Luis Rodriguez,…

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A Dash of Death 41:19

11d ago41:19

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A Dash of DeathA Mick & Mack MysteryA sizzling chef. A perfect dish. A fatal garnish. It was supposed to be a feast for the senses — a live cooking demonstration in Toronto’s lively Kensington Market, headlined by celebrity chef and culinary heartthrob Giancarlo Moretti. But when the flamboyant chef takes a bite of his own masterpiece and drops dea…

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Threshold of Terror: The Yorkshire Ripper’s Deadly Dawn (Part 3 of 5) 40:00

12d ago40:00

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Threshold of Terror: The Yorkshire Ripper’s Deadly Dawn (Part 3 of 5)The night grows colder—and the blood runs hot. Step back into the abyss with Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast as we tear open Part 3 of our five-part plunge into the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe: "Threshold of Terror: The Yorkshire Ripper’s Deadly Dawn." You’v…

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Uncertain Shadows: The Life, Death, and Legacy of Sumaya Dalmar 18:47

14d ago18:47

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Uncertain Shadows: The Life, Death, and Legacy of Sumaya Dalmar Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast In the pre-dawn chill of February 22, 2015, a lifeless body is found near Toronto’s Danforth and Main—a discovery that ignites a firestorm of questions. Sumaya Dalmar, a 26-year-old Somali-Canadian transgender woman, was a survivor of wa…

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Uncertain Shadows: The Life, Death, and Legacy of Sumaya Dalmar 2:12

16d ago2:12

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Uncertain Shadows: The Life, Death, and Legacy of Sumaya Dalmar only on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast coming this Sunday, April 13, 2025 February 22, 2015. Toronto’s east end holds its breath under a frozen dawn. A call pierces the silence—a body lies lifeless near Danforth and Main. Her name? Sumaya Dalmar. A 26-year-old Somali-…

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The Unsolved Swing: The Mysterious Death of J. Douglas Edgar 16:19

17d ago16:19

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The Unsolved Swing: The Mysterious Death of J. Douglas Edgar On the eve of golf’s golden age, J. Douglas Edgar was a legend in the making—a daring Englishman whose revolutionary swing conquered Canada’s greens and captivated the world. But on a sultry Atlanta night in 1921, his brilliance bled out under a dim streetlamp, a single, surgical wound se…

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ROJ-444: “The People vs. The Matrix Reloaded” with Case Aiken 1:15:05

17d ago1:15:05

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This week, the court takes too many blue pills and wakes up to find Case Aiken (“Another Pass Podcast”) fighting fifty Agent Schlendzos to protect the 2003 sci-fi sequel “The Matrix Reloaded.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Case Aiken. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs…

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The Man from Nowhere: A Mick & Mack Mystery 31:42

17d ago31:42

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The Man from Nowhere Inspired by the real-life mystery of the Somerton Man: Soon to be featured on World True Crime Thursdays A Mick & Mack Mystery: He washed up in Toronto Harbour with no name, no past, and a cipher no one could read. No wounds. No identification. No explanation. Just a well-dressed corpse, polished shoes… and a strange slip of pa…

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Shadows of Violence: The Yorkshire Ripper’s Deadly Rehearsal (Part 2 of 5) 1:01:09

19d ago1:01:09

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Shadows of Violence: The Yorkshire Ripper’s Deadly Rehearsal (Part 2 of 5) The predator stalks closer… In the summer of 1975, northern England’s quiet corners became a testing ground for terror. Peter Sutcliffe—the man who would become the Yorkshire Ripper—was no longer a petty thief with a grudge. He was a shadow with a hammer, a blade, and a hung…

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The truth about DEI and what backlash against it really reveals 23:08

20d ago23:08

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There’s been a lot of talk in the media about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, but what does DEI actually mean? Why do so many people seem to misunderstand its intent? In recent years, many companies moved quickly to implement DEI programs that addressed inequities in recruitment and hiring practices, mentorship, and other opportunitie…

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The Unsolved Murder of Sonya Cywink 22:10

21d ago22:10

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The Unsolved Murder of Sonya CywinkOntario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast In the dead of night on August 26, 1994, Sonya Cywink vanished from the gritty streets of London, Ontario. Four days later, her battered body—24 weeks pregnant—was found hidden in the eerie woods of the Southwold Earthworks, a sacred Indigenous site. Thirty years la…

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The Unsolved Murder of Sonya Cywink (Trailer) 1:36

23d ago1:36

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The Unsolved Murder of Sonya Cywink (Trailer) Coming Sunday, April 6, 2025 August 26, 1994. 2 a.m. A red convertible cuts through the shadows of London, Ontario’s Old East Village. Sonya Cywink, 31 and pregnant, steps into the night—and vanishes. Four days later, a forager stumbles onto a horror in the woods—Sonya’s body, battered and abandoned at …

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The Murder of Julia Wallace: An Impossible Mystery 1:38:25

23d ago1:38:25

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The Murder of Julia Wallace: An Impossible MysteryFrom the creators of Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast A locked room. A vanished killer. A crime so baffling it defies reason. Liverpool, 1931. In a modest red-brick row house on Wolverton Street, Julia Wallace is found bludgeoned to death—her body crumpled in the parlor, a raincoat s…

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ROJ-443: “The People vs. Cruising” with William Burns 58:17

24d ago58:17

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We work hard, we play hard this week when author William Burns (“Ghost of an Idea: Hauntology, Folk Horror, and the Spectre of Nostalgia”) contends with too many Al Pacino impressions as he defends the 1980 crime film “Cruising.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: William Burns. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan …

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I Witness 46:24

24d ago46:24

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I WitnessSix witnesses. One robbery. A thousand contradictions.A Mick & Mack Mystery “Everyone’s a hero. Until the facts walk in.” When a mid-morning bank job shakes up downtown Toronto, Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are sent to investigate what should be a straightforward case. But something doesn’t sit right. The bank manager insists…

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The Making of a Monster: The Yorkshire Ripper’s Descent into Darkness (Part 1 of 5) 24:52

26d ago24:52

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The Making of a Monster: The Yorkshire Ripper’s Descent into Darkness (Part 1 of 5) A chilling journey begins… In the quiet Yorkshire town of Bingley, a shy boy named Peter Sutcliffe grew up unnoticed—bullied, reserved, and harboring dark secrets. But beneath the surface of an ordinary life, a monster was stirring. From voyeuristic shadows to petty…

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VANISHED IN THE NIGHT: The Unsolved Mystery of Lisa Maas and Ontario’s Lost Daughters 37:57

28d ago37:57

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VANISHED IN THE NIGHT: The Unsolved Mystery of Lisa Maas and Ontario’s Lost Daughters In the pre-dawn haze of July 17, 1988, Lisa Maas—22, five months pregnant, and chasing a fresh start—drove into the darkness of Woodford, Ontario, and disappeared. Her green Plymouth Fury was found two days later, abandoned on a muddy farm lane, doors flung open, …

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Vanished in the Night: The Unsolved Mystery of Lisa Maas and Ontario’s Lost Daughters (Trailer) 1:52

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Vanished in the Night: The Unsolved Mystery of Lisa Maas and Ontario’s Lost Daughters July 17, 1988. 4:30 a.m. The backroads of Woodford, Ontario, lie silent—until Lisa Maas vanishes. A 22-year-old dreamer, five months pregnant, drives into the night after a party. Her car’s found days later—stuck in mud, doors wide open, papers scattered like a sc…

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Vanished in the Islands: The Disappearance of Faloma and Maleina Luhk 35:15

1M ago35:15

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Vanished in the Islands: The Disappearance of Faloma and Maleina Luhk Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast It was a quiet morning on Saipan Island. The sun had just risen. The sea breeze was warm. Two young sisters—Faloma and Maleina Luhk—walked to their village bus stop like they did every school day. They sat down. They waited. Twenty…

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ROJ-442: “The People vs. Avatar” with Andy Slack 1:13:39

1M ago1:13:39

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This week, the court selects a mate for life (in the British way) when Andy Slack (“The Cinemania Society Podcast”) appears in 3D to condemn James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi epic “Avatar.” *** Prosecutor: Andy Slack. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory…

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Johnny Thunders: Unraveling the Mystery Behind a Punk Legend’s Death 19:52

1M ago19:52

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Johnny Thunders: Unraveling the Mystery Behind a Punk Legend’s Death He was chaos wrapped in leather and eyeliner. A guitar slinger with a sneer, a swagger, and a sound that could slice through the thickest smoke-filled club. Johnny Thunders didn’t just play rock ‘n’ roll—he was rock ‘n’ roll. From the streets of the Bronx to the neon-lit gutters o…

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Vanished Without a Trace: The Disappearance of Lois Hanna 39:48

1M ago39:48

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Vanished Without a Trace: The Disappearance of Lois HannaShe turned off the lights, but never made it to bed. July 3rd, 1988. A warm summer night in the quiet town of Lucknow, Ontario. As the Celebrate In ’88 festival came to an end, 25-year-old Lois Hanna said goodnight to her brother, stepped out of the arena, and disappeared into the dark. She m…

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Vanished Without a Trace – The Disappearance of Lois Hanna (Trailer) 2:32

1M ago2:32

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Vanished Without a Trace – The Disappearance of Lois Hanna (Trailer) coming this Sunday, March 23rd. July 3rd, 1988. A summer night filled with music, dancing, and celebration in the small town of Lucknow, Ontario. 25-year-old Lois Hanna was last seen leaving a community dance—radiant, responsible, and heading home for the night. She made it home.S…

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Neon Lights & Dark Secrets: The Nightclub Murders of Vancouver 37:41

1M ago37:41

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Neon Lights & Dark Secrets: The Nightclub Murders of Vancouver Vancouver, 1975. A city of flashing neon, smoky jazz clubs, and underground deals. A world where glamour and danger walked hand in hand. Three women—Gail Rogers, Barbara LaRocque, and Deborah Roe—each full of life, each drawn to the allure of the nightclub scene. A go-go dancer, a count…

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ROJ-441: “The People vs. Harry and the Hendersons” with Matt Pruitt 1:12:35

1M ago1:12:35

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Squatch your back this week when author Matt Pruitt (“The Phenomenal Sasquatch”) steps all over the toes of those who oppose the 1987 family comedy “Harry and the Hendersons.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Matt Pruitt. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silva…

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WHISPERS THROUGH THE DRIFT 34:39

1M ago34:39

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WHISPERS THROUGH THE DRIFTA Mick & Mack Mystery A city buried under snow. A body hidden in the drifts. A crime no one was meant to uncover. When a snowstorm brings Toronto to a standstill, it also delivers a chilling surprise—a corpse frozen beneath the drifts in the shadow of City Hall. At first glance, it seems like another casualty of the cold, …

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Frozen Betrayal – The Wood Chipper Murder of Helle Crafts 27:50

1M ago27:50

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Frozen Betrayal – The Wood Chipper Murder of Helle Crafts "If anything ever happens to me, don’t think it was an accident." These were the chilling words Helle Crafts spoke to her lawyer in October 1986, weeks before she vanished without a trace. A devoted mother, an ambitious flight attendant, and a woman desperate to escape a failing marriage, He…

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Vanished & Forgotten: The Lost Women of Hamilton (Part 2) 32:00

1M ago32:00

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Vanished & Forgotten: The Lost Women of Hamilton (Part 2)Susan Gourley, Felicia Floriani and Project Advocate 📖 A True Crime Story of Murder, Mystery, and a Case That Went Cold Three women vanished. One was found murdered. One was lost for a decade before her remains surfaced in a farmer’s field. The third? Still missing. And the predator responsib…

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Vanished & Forgotten: The Lost Women of Hamilton - Susan Gourley, Felicia Floriani and Project Advocate (Trailer) 2:20

1M ago2:20

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Vanished & Forgotten: The Lost Women of Hamilton - Susan Gourley, Felicia Floriani and Project Advocate (Trailer) Coming This Sunday, March 16 – Only on Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast 🔎 Three women vanished. One was found murdered. One was lost for a decade before her bones were uncovered in a farmer’s field. The third? Still missi…

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Texas' Lost Girls – The Unsolved Case of the Fort Worth Trio 31:03

1M ago31:03

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Texas' Lost Girls – The Unsolved Case of the Fort Worth Trio Three girls. One holiday shopping trip. A mystery that has haunted Texas for half a century. On December 23, 1974, seventeen-year-old Rachel Trlica, fourteen-year-old Lisa Renee Wilson, and nine-year-old Julie Ann Moseley set off on what should have been a routine trip to the mall. With C…

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ROJ-440: “Juror #2 vs. Conclave" with Jeremy Black 1:10:06

2M ago1:10:06

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We’d like to thank the Academy (but we’ve got it from here) as Jeremy Black helps us find the better of two of 2024’s best: “Juror #2" and "Conclave." Plus, the 37th annual Reelsie Awards! *** “Juror #2”: Big Ben Haslar. “Conclave": Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs…

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The Case of the Two Timelines 25:19

2M ago25:19

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The Case of the Two Timelines - A Mick & Mack Mystery Time is a tricky thing—especially when it comes to crime. When smooth-talking conman Simon Ralston tries to swindle the wrong widow, private detectives Johnny Chandler and Vicky Langford step in to retrieve what’s been stolen. But just as they close in on Ralston, he offers them something much m…

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SHADOWS OVER WELLS GRAY: THE BENTLEY-JOHNSON FAMILY MURDERS 26:09

2M ago26:09

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SHADOWS OVER WELLS GRAY: THE BENTLEY-JOHNSON FAMILY MURDERS A remote wilderness. A vanished family. A nightmare beyond comprehension. In the summer of 1982, three generations of the Johnson-Bentley family embarked on a peaceful two-week camping trip into Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia. Parents Bob and Jackie Johnson, their daughters K…

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S3 E1: Radical Attempts 21:48

2M ago21:48

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In her efforts to wipe out sap bugs, Teloopa creates a strange anomaly in the forest. Written and produced by Jennifer Lott Voice Actors: Shannon Rea as Nazzy Tegan Lott as Teloopa JP Lott as Sir JP Nicole Stoner as Enelcia Jennifer Lott as YemilinaBy Jennifer Lott

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Scanning from afar: How a UBC innovation is improving ultrasound access 23:11

2M ago23:11

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For people living in remote locations and requiring urgent ultrasounds, the best option at the moment is to travel to a major city for the diagnostic test. But a UBC researcher is looking to change that. In this episode, Carol and Jeevan speak to David Black (BASc’21), a PhD candidate in electrical and computer engineering at UBC about his groundbr…

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The Predator in the Heat: Who Killed Kimlyn Tolgyes? 35:42

2M ago35:42

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The Predator in the Heat: Who Killed Kimlyn Tolgyes? A scorching summer night. A predator on the prowl. A murder that remains unsolved. On August 1, 2002, Hamilton, Ontario, was in the grip of an oppressive heatwave—the kind of night where the air is thick, the streets feel deserted, and shadows seem to stretch just a little too long. That night, a…

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The Predator in the Heat: The murder of Kimlyn Tolgyes (Trailer) 2:34

2M ago2:34

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The Predator in the Heat: The murder of Kimlyn Tolgyes Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast: The Predator in the Heat coming this Sunday March 9 on the murder of Kimlyn Tolgyes. A scorching night. A charming stranger. A brutal murder that remains unsolved. On August 1, 2002, Hamilton, Ontario, was suffocating under an intense summer hea…

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WHAT HAPPENED TO SUZY LAMPLUGH? (Part 2) 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

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WHAT HAPPENED TO SUZY LAMPLUGH? (Part 2) A Routine Appointment. A Vanishing Without a Trace. A Mystery That Still Haunts Britain. On July 28, 1986, 25-year-old estate agent Suzy Lamplugh stepped out of her London office for a house viewing with a client known only as "Mr. Kipper." She never returned. Hours later, her white Ford Fiesta was found aba…

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WHERE IS LIAM GABRIEL TOMAN? 5:01

2M ago5:01

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WHERE IS LIAM GABRIEL TOMAN? Missing since February 2, 2025 after leaving a local après ski bistro in the Village of Mont Tremblant, Quebec The family of Liam Toman is urgently appealing to the media and public to help in the on-going search of this young Ontario man, who vanished on a group ski trip on February 2nd and has still not been found. On…

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ROJ-439: “The People vs. Maximum Overdrive” with Emily Marsh 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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Our 250th episode is a high-octane soda can to the pants when Emily Marsh (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) gets the convoy rolling behind 1986’s “Maximum Overdrive.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Emily Marsh. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Ca…

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The Echoes of the Blade: A Mick & Mack Mystery 29:52

2M ago29:52

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The Echoes of the Blade: A Mick & Mack Mystery Toronto, 1948. A city on the cusp of change, where the past lingers like a specter in the alleyways and the future arrives in the form of neon lights and the hum of streetcars. But some ghosts refuse to stay buried. When a prominent doctor is found murdered—his throat cut with chilling precision—Detect…

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Part 3 - H.H. Holmes: The Confession, Execution, and the Jack the Ripper Theory 30:34

2M ago30:34

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Part 3 - H.H. Holmes: The Confession, Execution, and the Jack the Ripper Theory "I was born with the devil in me." With those chilling words, H.H. Holmes sealed his fate. After years of fraud, deception, and unspeakable murder, America’s first documented serial killer finally faced justice. But for a man who had spent a lifetime manipulating everyo…

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