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On December 18, 2014, 101-year-old Ernest Côté, a decorated World War II veteran, became the target of a violent home invasion. The assailant, Ian Bush, gained entry to Côté's secure condo building using fake City of Ottawa identification. Bush proceeded to rob and terrorize the elderly war hero, binding his hands, taping his mouth shut, and leaving him to suffocate with a plastic bag over his head. However, Côté's remarkable strength and presence of mind allowed him to break free, cut a hole in the bag, and call for help.
Little did anyone know that Côté's bravery would not only save his own life but would also lead to the resolution of a gruesome unsolved triple homicide from 2007. The evidence Côté preserved, particularly the duct tape used to gag him, provided the crucial DNA link that connected Bush to the murders of retired tax court judge Alban Garon, 77, his wife Raymonde Garon, 73, and their friend Marie-Claire Beniskos, 78. These three victims, all in their 70s, had been found hogtied, beaten, and suffocated in the Garons' luxury condo, leaving investigators baffled for years.
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"Alban Garon" - Search - Newspapers.com™
Alban Garon | Wikipedia
Ernest Côté | Wikipedia
Ernest Adolphe Côté | The Canadian Encyclopedia
Riviera One and Two - 1500 and 1510 Riverside Dr
Remembering the life of Marie-Claire Beniskos
Marie-Claire Beniskos | News, Videos & Articles
Ernest Cote | News, Videos & Articles
D-Day 70th Anniversary: Battle by the numbers | YouTube
Ian Bush Charged in 2007 Triple Homicide | CBC Youtube
Ian Bush - Search | National Post
Gruesome details by pathologist in Ian Bush triple-murder trial
Man guilty in murder of Ottawa tax judge | Calgary Herald
Guilty verdict in 'brutal, gratuitous' Ottawa triple murder | CBC News
2017 ONSC 422 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII
2017 ONSC 7426 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII
2017 ONSC 7627 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII
2024 ONCA 245 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII
‘I was mad as a wasp,’ says 101-year-old war vet home invasion victim
Ernest Côté: 101-year-old veteran who survived home invasion dies - National
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Episode 334: In this episode, we look at a tragic case of domestic violence that shook the small community of New Germany, Nova Scotia. On June 30, 2010, the quiet parking lot of a local grocery store became the scene of a horrific crime that would forever change the lives of the Eisnor family. Wayne Paul Eisnor, driven by jealousy and an unwillingness to let go, confronted his estranged wife, Tina Mae Illingworth-Eisnor, as she sat in her van. In a shocking act of violence that unfolded in broad daylight, Wayne shot Tina twice in the head, ending her life and then turned the gun on himself. Wayne, although he suffered brain damage, survived his wound.
Here, we explore the events leading up to this devastating moment, the aftermath of the shooting, and the complex legal proceedings that followed, including Wayne’s claims of amnesia, shedding light on a case that left a community in disbelief and a family deeply torn.
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Obituary: Tina Mae "Illingworth" Eisnor | Sweenys Funeral Home
Tina Illingworth-Eisnor | Facebook
SHAID Tree Animal Shelter
New Germany, Nova Scotia Canada
New Germany & Area
Holland's Carriers Limited | New Germany NS
Alleged Killer in New Germany Shooting Asks for Lawyer | CJHK
2013 NSSC 241 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII
2013 NSSC 263 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII
R. v. Eisnor (W.P.), (2013) 336 N.S.R.(2d) 381 (SC) | vLex
2015 NSCA 64 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII
R. v. Eisnor (W.P.), (2015) 362 N.S.R.(2d) 157 (CA) | vLex
Search Results: Tina Eisnor | Global News
Search Results: Tina Eisnor | CTV News
Search Results: Tina Eisnor | CBC News
Gender Based Violence in Canada | Learn the Facts
Victims of police-reported family and intimate partner violence in Canada, 2021
Intimate partner violence: Experiences of young women in Canada, 2018
Our Work | Funding For Violence Prevention Programs | Getting Women Out Of Violence
Resources: Family and Intimate Partner Violence in Canada
Domestic Abuse Help in Canada
Wayne Eisnor guilty of 1st-degree murder | CBC News
Tina Eisnor's children 'deeply conflicted' after father's guilty verdict
Atlantic News | Local Breaking | CTV News Atlantic
Appeal dismissed in case of man who shot himself in the head, causing amnesia
Get help with family violence
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Episode 333: On the evening of July 18, 1977, five local teenagers were relaxing, drinking and listening to music near Ferry Island Park on the banks of the Fraser River just east of Chilliwack. It was a beautiful summer night.
At 9:40 p.m., a man appeared from the underbrush armed with a rifle and, without a word, began shooting. Four of the teens were killed: Brothers from Rosedale, Jan Christiaan “John” Den Hertog,16, and Evert “Ed” Den Hertog, 19, Egbert “Bert” Menger, 19, of Clearbrook and Rosedale resident Leola Corrinne Guliker, 16. The killer sped off in Evert Den Hertog’s truck, while the only survivor, fifteen-year-old Adrian “Eddie” Menger, Egbert’s younger brother, fled and sought help.
The terrified community, stunned by the senseless slayings, began burying their dead while police sought a killer. More than a month later, they had their man — 23-year-old Walter Murray Madsen of Chilliwack. Madsen had then dumped all four victims into the Fraser, hoping the water would hide the evidence of his horrific crime.
Madsen’s bizarre motives for the shootings and further plans were revealed at his trial in 1978. Leola Guliker’s body was not found until nine months after the shooting, just days after Madsen was sentenced to life in prison for her killing and the three others.
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https://thereach.pastperfectonline.com/byperson?keyword=Madsen,%20Walter%20Murray
walter madsen sentence 1978
CRIMES ON TEENAGERS IN THE FRASER VALLEY | Victims and Vandals
http://richardislivingwithals.blogspot.com/2013/03/bert-menger.html
walter madsen
The Old Man in the rain
CRIMES ON TEENAGERS IN THE FRASER VALLEY | Victims and Vandals
http://pgplweb02.lib.pg.bc.ca:8080/fedora/get/pgc:1978-04-12/ilives:viewerSdef/getViewer
Full text of "The Daily Colonist (1977-09-01)"
https://newspaperarchive.com/medicine-hat-news-sep-02-1977-p-2/
Apr 14, 1978, page 9 - Red Deer Advocate at Newspapers.com
Full text of "The Daily Colonist (1978-04-18)"
http://authormjpreston.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-old-man-in-rain-following-rosedale.html
CRASH INVESTIGATED AS MURDER-SUICIDE | Vancouver Sun
Jenneke Everdina “Jennie” Den Bruin Den Hertog ...
Evert “Eddie” Den Hertog (1957-1977) - Find a...
Jan Christiaan “John” Den Hertog (1961-1977) -...
Barend (Bernie) Den Hertog
Barend Den Hertog Obituary - Chilliwack, BC
May 20, 1987, page 6 - The Chilliwack Progress at Newspapers.com
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Episode 332: In this episode of Dark Poutine, we delve into a troubling chapter of British Columbiaâs history that reveals the deep-seated racism and fear that plagued our past. DâArcy Island, a small and isolated landmass off the coast of Vancouver Island, became home to a leprosy colony from 1891 to 1924. But this wasnât just any colony; it was a place where Chinese immigrants who had contracted the disease were forcibly sent to live out their days in harsh and inhumane conditions, far from societyâs view.Leprosy, now known as Hansenâs disease, has been misunderstood and deeply feared throughout history. The disease, although not highly contagious and treatable today, was seen as a mark of shame and led to the isolation of those afflicted. The establishment of the DâArcy Island colony was rooted not only in fear of the disease but also in the racist attitudes of the time, which viewed Chinese immigrants as expendable and less deserving of care.Sources:Leprosy | WHOD'Arcy Island Marine ParkW̱SĂNEÄ First Nations: History & TerritoryThe Creation of Indian Reserves and their Impact On The W̱SĂNEÄ NationBritish Columbia Indian Treaties In Historical PerspectiveAn introduction to First Nations' history in the Gulf IslandsTales from the Vault: The lepers of D'Arcy IslandThe lepers of D'Arcy IslandThe Dark Past Of D'Arcy Island âą British Columbia MagazineHow a tiny island off Victoria became part of B.C.âs racist history - UBC NewsâIsland of Deathâ: BCâs Forgotten Racist Leper ColonyHealth campaigners call for an end to the use of the word leperD'Arcy Island | WikipediaChinese Canadian historic places receive provincial recognitionChinese Canadian Historic Places | PDFA Measure of Value: The Story of the D'Arcy Island Leper Colony By Chris Yorath | Google BooksCity of Victoria Archives | International Leprosy Association - History of LeprosyTracadie and DâArcy and Bentinck Islands (Canada) | International Leprosy Association - History of LeprosyThe Lepers of TracadieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 331: On November 8, 2012, in a bloody crime scene, police discovered the body of 43-year-old Panagiota “Yota” Zerbinos in her daughter’s basement suite in the Fleetwood neighbourhood of Surrey, B.C. Yota had been brutally stabbed 24 times and left under a blanket; the murder weapon, a kitchen knife, was still in her chest. Two days later, Yota’s 28-year-old daughter, Gloria Crystle Zerbinos, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. She pleaded not guilty, citing her schizophrenia, drug abuse and other complex mental health issues, claiming she was not criminally responsible for her mother’s death. Gloria was held at Alouette Correctional Centre for Women.
However, as court proceedings continued, another inmate, 51-year-old April Peregooda, was found unresponsive in Gloria Zerbinos’s cell.
Sources:
B.C. woman who killed mother sentenced for second murder while serving time | CBC News
Woman arrested in death of B.C. jail inmate | CBC News
2018 BCSC 2464 (CanLII) | R. v G.C.Z | CanLII
2019 BCSC 584 (CanLII) | R. v Zerbinos | CanLII
"Gloria Zerbinos" - Search - Newspapers.com™
Surrey woman to stand trial for allegedly murdering her mother - Surrey Leader
Surrey woman guilty of murder for stabbing her mother 24 times
Remembering the life of Panagiota Zerbinos
Panagiota Zerbinos Obituary (2012) - Legacy Remembers
From straight A's to accused of stabbing her mom 24 times
Mom's body was found in daughter's Surrey suite, trial hears
Surrey woman was afraid to be alone with her daughter, murder trial hears
Woman sentenced for prison murder in Maple Ridge
2004: Alouette Correctional Centre for Women - Province of British Columbia
Ex-stripper guilty of mother’s murder | The Province
Surrey woman who murdered her mother can apply for parole in 12 years
Facebook | Gloria Zerbinos
Integrated Homicide Investigation Team
Former stripper on trial for mom's murder suffered delusions, court hears
Vernon woman killed in jail
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Episode 330: In this episode, we explore a horrific case that shocked both Hollywood and Canada - the brutal murder of Iana Kasian by her fiancĂ©, graphic novelist and filmmaker Blake Leibel.On May 26, 2016, the mutilated body of 30-year-old Iana Kasian was discovered in the West Hollywood apartment she shared with Leibel. What makes this case particularly chilling is not just the gruesome nature of the crime but the background of the perpetrator himself.Blake Leibel, born into a wealthy Canadian family, had relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. As a graphic novelist and aspiring filmmaker, Leibel had contributed to a work titled âSyndrome,â which eerily foreshadowed the brutal manner in which he would later take Kasian's life.The timing of this heinous act adds another layer of tragedy to the story. Kasian, originally from Ukraine, had given birth to the couple's daughter just three weeks before her murder. What should have been a joyous time for the new parents instead became a nightmare that would leave a child without her mother and a family shattered.Sources:Blake Leibel | Tumblr"Iana Kasian" - Search - Newspapers.comâąCanadian Legal Information Institute â Eleanor LeibelWayback Machine â Charging Document for Blake Leibel'I thought he was very happy'; Toronto tycoon's son accused of torturing girlfriend, draining her body of bloodJealousy over baby drove Canadian Blake Leibel to torture, kill girlfriend, L.A. prosecutor tells juryFULL INTERVIEW - Lorne Leibel Apache 47' Owner & DriverMay 30, 2016, page 29 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.comPeople v. Leibel, No. B291049 | Casetext Search + CitatorBlake Leibel | Additional Crew, Director, Animation DepartmentBlake Leibel murder | News, Videos & ArticlesSon of wealthy Toronto family arrested in L.A. after mother of his newborn found dead in apartmentFilmmaker Blake Leibel Found Guilty of Grisly First-Degree MurderCanadian Blake Leibel found guilty in California court of murdering and torturing girlfriendAutopsy report reveals graphic details in 2016 murder of model in West HollywoodHUNTER: Toronto rich kid killer Blake Leibel gets true crime TV treatmenthttps://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/the-iana-kasian-hollywood-murderMurder of Iana KasianThe Blake Leibel story: Here's everything you need to knowHollywood horror story: The inside story of Canadian accused killer Blake LeibelGraphic novelist ordered to pay nearly $42 million in fianceeâs torture murder5 horrific details about the murder of Iana KasianMay 30, 2016, page 29 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.comYoung Developer Buys Reba McEntireâs Former Spread - Hartford CourantCody Leibel: Racedriver biography - career and successCody Leibel - Stats, Contract, Salary & MoreGuelph StormCody Leibel goes big in Beverly Park with purchase of Reba McEntireâs former homeKaty Perry completes $18-million deal for developer Cody Leibel's Beverly Crest homeDeath by Fame on ID: Where is Blake Leibel Now?Hollywood Horror Writer Turned Killer: The Blake Leibel Story (True Crime Documentary)From the ThatChapter community on Reddit: Comic Book Killer | The Case of Blake Leibel - That ChapterJudge Awards $41.6 Million to Family of Woman Murdered in WeHo by Her Wealthy Boyfriendhttps://www.amazon.com/Syndrome-Daniel-Quantz/dp/1932386998/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 329: On October 28, 2022, Paul Pelosi, husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was brutally attacked in his San Francisco home. The perpetrator? A 42-year-old Canadian man named David DePape.
Born and raised in British Columbia, DePape's journey from a small-town Canadian to an alleged political extremist is a disturbing tale of online radicalization. As we'll explore in this episode, DePape became immersed in far-right conspiracy theories and extremist ideologies, particularly those aligned with QAnon and other conspiratorial narratives.
The attack on Paul Pelosi serves as a chilling reminder of how online misinformation and conspiracy theories can lead to real-world violence. We'll examine how DePape's beliefs evolved, the role of social media echo chambers in his radicalization, and the broader implications of this case for Canadian and American society.
Join us as we unravel the events leading up to that fateful night in San Francisco and explore the dark undercurrents of extremism that can turn an ordinary Canadian into a violent offender on the international stage.
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TIMELINE: Latest updates after Paul Pelosi attacked inside San Francisco home
Paul Pelosi 911 call transcript: Read what he told SFPD
What to Know About Agonal Breathing
SFPD says Pelosi attack 'not random'
Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) on X
Search: David DePape | The Star
r/insanepeoplefacebook
David DePape's Blog
ADL | QAnon Backgrounder
START QAnon Research Brief_5_26
David Depape | News, Videos & Articles | Global News
Accused in assault on Nancy Pelosi’s husband grew up in B.C. | Globe and Mail
Man Accused of Attacking Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Left Trail of Far-Right Hate | Vice
Who is David DePape? Pelosi attack suspect revelled in conspiracy theories
911 call from Paul Pelosi during attack released | YouTube
SFPD Body Camera Footage of Attack on Paul Pelosi (Oct. 28, 2022) | YouTube
United States vs. David Wayne Depape
Accused in assault on Nancy Pelosi’s husband grew up in B.C.
Election denial movement in the United States | Wikipedia
Testimony on American Confidence in Elections
Deep state in the United States | Wikipedia
Attack on Paul Pelosi | Wikipedia
Paul Pelosi Cover Up
Gypsy Taub’s BIO
Alleged Paul Pelosi attacker posted multiple conspiracy theories | CNN Politics
Pelosi attacker was immersed in 2020 election conspiracies
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Episode 328: On June 30, 2009, the serene waters of the Rideau Canal in Kingston, Ontario, revealed a dark and tragic secret. A submerged car discovered that day contained the bodies of three teenage sisters—Zainab (19), Sahar (17), and Geeti (13) Shafia—along with their father's first wife, Rona Muhammad Amir (52).
What initially appeared to be a tragic accident soon unravelled into a chilling tale of premeditated murder. The perpetrators, Mohammad Shafia, his second wife, Tooba Mohammad Yahya, and their son, Hamed, were arrested on July 23, 2009, and later convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Shockingly, the victims were Mohammad Shafia's daughters and his first wife. This heinous act, driven by twisted notions of family honour, shocked the nation and highlighted the grim reality of honour-based violence. Join us as we delve into the harrowing details of the Shafia family murders, a case that not only captivated Canada but also sparked crucial conversations about domestic violence and the challenges faced by immigrant families in preserving their cultural values while integrating into a new society.
Sources:
2016 ONCA 812 (CanLII) | R. v. Shafia | CanLII
2013 ONCA 248 (CanLII) | R. v. Kailayapillai | CanLII
2004 BCSC 998 (CanLII) | R. v. Atwal | CanLII
2002 BCSC 928 (CanLII) | R. v. Nahar | CanLII
2004 BCCA 77 (CanLII) | R. v. Nahar | CanLII
Chronology of events in the Shafia murders
Inside the Shafia killings that shocked a nation
Portrait of Hamed Shafia, a young 'honour killer'
The Shafia case’s abandoned minivan, submerged car and damaged SUV
Honour based Violence – Indo Canadian Women’s Association
Apparent Modern-Day Incidence in Canada - Preliminary Examination of so-called Honour Killings in Canada
Man who murdered family in 'honour killing' became jailhouse religious tyrant
Preliminary Examination of so-called “Honour Killings” in Canada - Open Government Portal
Gendered Violence, Cultural Otherness, and Honour Crimes in Canadian National Logics on JSTOR
Honour-based violence | Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Domestic Violence Resources | Canadian Association of Social Workers
Honour Killings | Canada Commons
Types of Femicide | Femicide in Canada
Honour Based Violence & Forced Marriage – Canadian Police Knowledge Network
Problematizing “Honour Crimes” within the Canadian Context
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Episode 327: Maple Batalia, a 19-year-old college student studying health sciences, was also a working model and actress and loved to paint. On the night of September 28, 2011, after a late-night study session at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus, she was shot and attacked with a knife in a parking lot as she left the campus library. The savage nature of the attack left her with multiple gunshot wounds and severe stab wounds to her head. Despite efforts to save her, Maple succumbed to her injuries at a Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminister.
Suspicion immediately fell on Maple’s ex-boyfriend, Gurjinder (Gary) Dhaliwal, with whom she’d broken up a month before. Dhaliwal refused to leave Maple alone and obsessively contacted her since their breakup, and he had been violent with her. Days before her murder, Dhaliwal had violently confronted Maple, and police became involved, telling him to stay away. Dhaliwal claimed innocence after Maple’s slaying, but his relationship with his friend Gursimar (Gary) Bedi proved to be his undoing.
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2016 BCSC 1930 (CanLII) | R. v. Bedi | CanLII
2016 BCSC 1966 (CanLII) | R. v. Dhaliwal | CanLII
2016 BCSC 2528 (CanLII) | R. v. Dhaliwal | CanLII
2017 BCSC 292 (CanLII) | R. v. Bedi | CanLII
Do You Know the Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse?
Maple Batalia | Global News
Maple Batalia's mother speaks out
Maple Batalia Arts Scholarship by House of Kiran
RIP Maple Batalia | Facebook
Maple Batalia | Krystal Kiran
With no suspects, murder victim's family can only mourn, and wait
“A jewel of mine”: The murder of Maple Batalia and Gendered Violence in the Mainstream News Media
Maple (2017)
Ex-boyfriend gets 21 years without parole in B.C. on-campus murder
Jealous ex-boyfriend pleads guilty to young woman’s murder in B.C.
New photos released in relation to Batalia killing
Maple Batalia was Gunned Down– More Deadly Violence Against Women
Family outraged after Maple Batalia's killer given temporary release from prison Saturday
Canadian Actress and College Student Is Gunned Down Leaving Campus Library | Oxygen Official Site
Maple Batalia's death 'was like stomping on a flower right before it blooms'
Story of teen’s tragic death shared in Fraser-Cascade schools
2017: Jasleen and Maple - Capilano University
With no suspects, murder victim's family can only mourn, and wait
Maple Batalia (1992-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial
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Episode 326: Between 1869 and 1948, over 100,000 children from the United Kingdom were sent to Canada and other British commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa as part of the British Home Children migration scheme. This movement was initiated to alleviate the burden of poverty and overcrowded workhouses in Britain by providing these children with opportunities abroad. However, the reality for many of these children was harsh.
In Canada, they were often placed with farm families where boys worked as labourers and girls as domestic servants. While some found caring homes, many others faced neglect, abuse, and exploitation. The children were frequently moved from one placement to another, leading to instability and a lack of proper education. Despite these hardships, many British Home Children contributed significantly to Canadian society, with some even enlisting in the military during the World Wars. Today, it is estimated that over ten percent of the Canadian population are descendants of these children, though many remain unaware of this heritage.
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British Home Children - Veterans Affairs Canada
Home Children - Government of Canada
Who are the British Home Children
Home Children Canada
BRITISH HOME CHILDREN IN CANADA
Home Children
Home Children Canada
Welcome to British Home Children Descendants
Barnardo Home Records
The British Home Children
The Victorian Workhouse
Home Children (1869-1930) - ArchiviaNet - Library and Archives Canada
Making the Canadian Flag
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Episode 325: Edward H. Rulloff was a 19th-century Canadian-born serial killer renowned for his exceptional intellect and heinous crimes. Rulloff exhibited prodigious intellectual abilities from a young age. He was a polymath with expertise in various fields, including linguistics, where he made significant contributions, proposing theories on the origin of languages. Despite his scholarly achievements, Rulloff's life was marred by a series of crimes that began with the mysterious disappearance of his wife, Harriet Schutt Rulloff and their young daughter, Priscilla Charlotte Rulloff, in 1845, which many suspected to be his doing. His erudition earned him a reputation as one of the most learned men of his time, even while he was incarcerated.
Rulloff's criminal activities were as notorious as his intellect was celebrated. He was involved in a string of burglaries and was eventually implicated in multiple murders. His undoing was the killing of a store clerk, Frederick Merrick, during a robbery attempt. His two accomplices, Al Jarvis and Billy Dexter, also died while fleeing the crime scene. Rulloff was suspected of doing away with them.
He was soon captured and held for trial. Despite attempts to use his intellectual prowess as a defence, Rulloff was convicted and sentenced to death. His execution in 1871 was a significant event, as many viewed his death as the tragic end of a brilliant yet malevolent mind.
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Edward H. Rulloff - Wikipedia
Murder by Gaslight: The Man of Two Lives.
Edward Rulloff | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
The Life and Madness of Edward H. Rulloff | Victorian Gothic
Edward H. Rulloff: The Veil of Secrecy Removed: Freeman, E H: 9781461142751: Books - Amazon.ca
Rogue Scholar: The Sinister Life and Celebrated Death of Edward H. Rulloff (By: Richard W. Bailey) published: August, 2003: Richard W. Bailey: Books - Amazon.ca
Rulloff’s Restaurant | The Story
Rulloff : the great criminal and philologist / by Samuel D. Halliday. … - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library
The Internal Narcissist: Why Your Ego Wants You To Suffer
What the new science of narcissism says about narcissists | Psyche Ideas
Ithaca history: What do you know about Edward Rulloff?
Mark Twain Day By Day: The Day Mark Twain Defended A Serial Killer
The Life and Death of Edward H. Rulloff by Herbert A. Wisbey, Jr.
Edward H. Rulloff | Newspapers.com
ABOUT MARK TWAIN: BIBLIOGRAPHIC ISSUE NUMBER 5 on JSTOR
Rulloff's Restaurant | The Story
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Episode 324: Sheree Fertuck, a 51-year-old businesswoman, mother of three, and grandmother from Saskatchewan, disappeared on December 7, 2015, after leaving her family’s lunch gathering at her mother’s farm in Kenaston to return to work at a nearby gravel pit. The next day, her abandoned gravel truck was found in the pit, with her personal belongings inside, raising immediate concerns about her unexplained disappearance. Despite extensive ground searches by her family, friends, and the police around the gravel pit and other locations, no trace of Sheree Fertuck has ever been found.
RCMP and Sheree’s family believed she was abducted, or worse, murdered. As the weeks and months passed with no sign of Sheree, suspicion fell on her estranged husband, Gregory Mitchell Fertuck, 62. The pair had been going through a contentious divorce for some years. The RCMP undertook an undercover operation to acquire a confession to Sheree’s murder. Due to legal challenges and COVID restrictions hampering proceedings, it was not until June 2024 that this case was finally resolved.
Sources:
2023 SKKB 200 (CanLII) | R. v Fertuck | CanLII
Search: Sheree Fertuck | Newspapers.com
Kenaston, Saskatchewan
History – Village of Kenaston
The Mr. Big Police Investigation - How Real Life Sting Operations Work in BC – Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group (DDLaw)
The Mr. Big Sting in Canada - Jonathan Cross, thesis
Mr. Big: Undercover Sting Operations
RCMP Mr. Big sting on accused killer Greg Fertuck began with fake contest at bar offsale in Saskatoon | CBC News
Greg Fertuck threatened to shoot, bury wife: Crown witnesses | CBC News
'I'll gut you like a fish': Daughter testifies Greg Fertuck had history of threats against her mom | CBC News
Sheree Fertuck's sisters still searching for closure, justice 7 years after disappearance | CBC News
14 days, 35 witnesses: Who has testified so far at Greg Fertuck's 1st-degree murder trial | CBC News
Greg Fertuck calls former lawyer as defence witness at his murder trial
'Show me the body': Closing arguments heard at Greg Fertuck murder trial
Greg Fertuck 'never told me that he killed Sheree,' former girlfriend testifies at murder trial | CBC News
Greg Fertuck's murder trial adjourned for final decision after closing arguments
Sheree Fertuck | News, Videos & Articles | Global News
Voir dire reopened so Fertuck can further cross-examine Crown witnesses at murder trial
Fertuck acted out killing estranged wife in secretly recorded confession video
Judge warns Greg Fertuck that court is not a 'playground' as murder trial resumes in Saskatoon | CBC News
Latest request from accused killer Fertuck 'unacceptable,' says Crown
Judge denies Fertuck's request for mistrial or to reopen murder trial
Greg Fertuck found guilty of killing ex-wife after nearly three-year long trial
Greg Fertuck found guilty of 1st-degree murder in 2015 disappearance of wife Sheree | CBC News
Gregory Fertuck guilty of first-degree murder in death of estranged wife Sheree
The Pit | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen
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Episode 323: In April 2014, a tragic shooting occurred at a sawmill in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Kevin Douglas Addison, 47, a former employee, opened fire at the Western Forest Products mill, killing Michael Lunn, 61, and Fred McEachern, 53, and injuring two others, Earl Kelly and Tony Sudar. Addison was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder.
Addison's actions shook the tight-knit Nanaimo community and highlighted critical issues surrounding workplace violence and safety in industrial settings.
Sources:
History of Nanaimo
City History | Nanaimo Museum
Home | Western Forest Products
Western Forest Products | Wikipedia
Frederick McEACHERN Obituary (2014) - Nanaimo, BC - The Times Colonist
Michael Lunn Obituary (1952 - 2014) - Legacy Remembers
UPDATE: Charges laid in deadly Nanaimo shooting
2016 BCSC 2352 (CanLII) | R. v. Addison | CanLII
The shootings at Western Forest in Nanaimo point to a bigger problem
Nanaimo mill shooting | News, Videos & Articles | Global News
Kevin Addison tells court he shot four men at Nanaimo mill
Doctor details autopsy results of Nanaimo mill shooting victims during trial
Nanaimo mill shooter Addison’s name synonymous with ‘murderous violence’
Prosecutor relays chilling account of Nanaimo sawmill shooting
Man accused in fatal Nanaimo mill shooting testifies in court
Jul 13, 1955, page 16 - The Province at Newspapers.com
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Episode 322: Nova Scotia's rugged coastline and treacherous waters have made it a graveyard for ships throughout history. The SS Atlantic, a White Star Line steamship, sank off Nova Scotia on April 1, 1873, in one of the worst maritime disasters before the Titanic. On its 19th voyage from Liverpool to New York with around 975 people on board, the ship ran short of coal and diverted to Halifax. Navigational errors caused it to strike rocks near Prospect, Nova Scotia. Rough seas hindered lifeboat launches, trapping many passengers below deck. Local fishermen and others aided in rescue efforts, but 562 people perished, marking it the greatest civilian loss in the North Atlantic at that time.
Sources:
Nova Scotia Archives - Where the Land Meets the Sea: Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
HMS Tribune: Halifax's first maritime disaster is almost forgotten
Atlantic's Last Stop by Robert Chaulk
They Went Down To The Sea by lay Spicer
Hypothermia: How long can someone survive in frigid water?
The Chilling Truth About Cold Water
SS Atlantic History - Rev. Ancient's Account
The SS Atlantic | Canadian History Ehx
The Final Voyage of SS Atlantic
The S/S Atlantic of the White Star Line, disaster in 1873
HFX Studios
The Wreck of the SS ATLANTIC - Halifax, NS 1873
SS Atlantic - The Mystery of the Davidsons' Grave
The Grave of the Davidsons, from the SS Atlantic
Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic
Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic | CBC News
Shipwreck Treasures
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Episode 321: On August 10, 2018, the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick, was rocked by a horrific shooting that left four people dead. A man armed with a legally obtained assault-style rifle opened fire in a residential neighbourhood, killing two police officers and two civilians. Constables Robb Costello, 45, and Sara Burns, 43, were gunned down as they responded to reports of shots being fired. The civilian victims were 42-year-old Donnie Robichaud and his girlfriend, 32-year-old Bobbie Lee Wright.
The perpetrator, 48-year-old Matthew Vincent Raymond, was arrested at the scene after exchanging gunfire with other officers. He was charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Raymond was charged with four counts of first-degree murder. At his 2020 trial, two psychiatrists testified that he had a mental disorder that rendered him incapable of understanding his violent actions at the time they were committed. On November 20, 2020, after a nine-week trial, a jury found Raymond not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder. Many members of the public, including some members of the victims’ families, feel justice was not served.
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Canada Police Say at Least 4 Dead in Shooting
How the Fredericton shooting unfolded | CBC News
A timeline of the deadly shooting in Fredericton
Police update on Fredericton shooting
Cst. Lawrence Robert “Robb” Costello
Cst. Sara Mae Helen Burns
Donnie Robichaud, father of 3, identified as victim in Fredericton shooting
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Fredericton pair killed in shooting spree had just begun dating, friends and relatives say
Thousands attend funeral service for Fredericton officers who made ‘the ultimate sacrifice’
‘It was hard to calm him down,’ says former colleague of alleged Fredericton shooter
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Fredericton police chief chokes up remembering her fallen officers | YouTube
RCMP officers describe chaotic moments after they burst into Fredericton shooter’s apartment
Jury finds Fredericton shooter Matthew Raymond not criminally responsible
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Firearms expert says rifle used in Fredericton shooting designed 'to kill,' mostly used for hunting | CBC News
Man who killed four people in Fredericton denied new privileges by review board
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Episode 320: In 1991, the city of Vancouver was rocked by the brutal murder of 29-year-old Mary-Lynn Kimberly Breeden. Friends and family called her Lynn. The charred remains of her body were discovered in a dumpster, with a single bullet wound to the skull. What followed was a complex investigation that would uncover a web of deceit, greed, and cold-blooded violence.
Through witness accounts, advances in forensic evidence, and detailed police work, detectives were able to piece together the chilling details of Breeden's final moments. Their investigation led them to a suspect named Christian Albert Cruz, a male stripper with a history of violence.
As the case unfolded, a tragic tale of betrayal and desperation began to emerge, shedding light on the dark motivations that drove one man to commit such a heinous act. Join us as we delve into the story of the murder of Lynn Breeden and explore the complex human emotions and societal factors that can lead to such senseless violence.
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1998 CanLII 5951 (BC CA) | R. v. Cruz | CanLII
The Murder of Mary Lynn Breeden
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Effect of Fire on DNA and its profiling in homicide cases
Identifying Maui fire victims will depend heavily on DNA
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Episode 319: In the first two parts of our Shadows of Deception series, we delved into the abysmal depths of depravity exhibited by Dellen Millard and Mark Smich through the heinous murders of Tim Bosma and Laura Babcock.
With Millard and Smich already incarcerated for their previous atrocities, a new investigation was launched into the 2012 death of Dellen's father, Wayne Millard, a wealthy aviation businessman. Initially presumed to be a suicide, the circumstances surrounding his demise came under intense scrutiny after his son's sensational arrests for the Bosma and Babcock murders.
After their investigation, authorities arrested Dellen Millard and charged him with the first-degree murder of his father. This shocking twist cast a sinister shadow over the already grim narrative, painting Dellen Millard as a far more depraved criminal than initially realized – one willing to extinguish even the life of his own flesh and blood. It appears that Dellen Millard is a cold-blooded individual who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.
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Dellen Millard | News, Videos & Articles | GlobalNews
Letters Between Dellen Millard and Christina Noudga | PDF
Serial killer Dellen Millard found guilty in prison stabbing incident
Serial killer Dellen Millard gets one year in prison for role in prison stabbing | CBC News
Ontario's top court dismisses Millard, Smich conviction appeals in murder of Hamilton's Tim Bosma | CBC News
Serial killer Dellen Millard says he's too smart a crook to commit 'sloppy' Tim Bosma murder
Rosie DiManno: Dellen Millard, convicted of first-degree murder in killing of Tim Bosma, Laura Babcock, is now on trial in the death of his father
Millard murder ruled a suicide inside two days
The Case of Serial Killer Dellen Millard
In jailhouse interview, Dellen Millard admits for first time he had a part in Tim Bosma’s murder
Killer Mark Smich’s move to medium-security prison outrages victims’ families
Ann Brocklehurst, Dark Ambition: The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard & Mark Smich.
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Episode 318: In the previous episode, we explored the shocking murder of Tim Bosma and the subsequent trial that brought two killers to justice. However, their trail of violence did not end there. In this second installment of our three-part series, we delve into the tragic case of Laura Babcock, 23, whose July 2012 disappearance from Toronto was eventually attributed to Dellen Millard and Mark Smich. We'll learn a bit about Laura’s life and examine the circumstances surrounding her vanishing and the painstaking yet unsuccessful search efforts to uncover her remains. You’ll hear disturbing details that emerged during the trial for her murder, shedding even more light on the twisted dynamics between Millard, Smich, and their unfortunate victim. This episode serves as a prelude to the final chapter, where we'll explore the most shocking revelation of all, that Dellen Millard also killed his father, Wayne, for his money.
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Search — Laura Babcock | Toronto Star
Laura Babcock had an intense fear of death since childhood, court hears in murder trial for Dellen Millard and Mark Smich
Laura Babcock had intense fear of death since childhood, court hears
Toronto family receives death certificate years after daughter was murdered
Who was Laura Babcock? A look into her life as the trial into her presumed death continues | CBC News
Dellen Millard, Mark Smich found guilty of murder in Laura Babcock’s death
What the jury didn't hear in the Laura Babcock murder trial
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2018 ONSC 5602 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII
2023 ONCA 418 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII
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Episode 317: Tim Bosma, a 32-year-old family man from Ancaster, Ontario, went missing in May 2013 after taking two men for a test drive of his truck. The two men were later identified as Dellen Millard, a 27-year-old heir to a Canadian aviation empire, and Mark Smich, a 24-year-old drug dealer and aspiring rapper. This case would expose the disturbing reality of Millard and Smich's cold-blooded violence and web of deceit.
The investigation into Bosma's disappearance was just the beginning of uncovering the harrowing events surrounding Millard and Smich. In 2012, before Bosma's murder, they had killed Millard's 23-year-old ex-girlfriend, Laura Babcock. Later that same year, they shockingly took the life of Dellen's father, Wayne Millard.
As the details of the Tim Bosma case unfold, the stage is set for the equally horrific events of the murders of Laura Babcock and Wayne Millard to come to light in parts 2 and 3 of this true crime series. The disturbing stories of these two killers, Dellen Millard and Mark Smich, reveal a chilling trail of devastation left for the families and communities impacted by their callous acts of violence.
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Tim Bosma: A timeline of the police investigation and murder trial
Cellphone records to play big role in Tim Bosma murder trial | CBC News
The Murder of Tim Bosma : The Devil Had a Name | CBC News
Kijiji Statement
Millard roommate testifies about visiting hangar on day Bosma disappeared | CBC News
Hundreds attend Tim Bosma memorial service
Wife of Tim Bosma pleads for his safe return - Toronto
Clairmont: Whatever it takes to find Tim Bosma
Hamilton will always remember Tim Bosma
Tim Bosma remembered: father, husband, son and friend | CBC News
Everything We Learned at the Tim Bosma Murder Trial
Tim Bosma: The beginning. and the end
‘We have waited for justice’: Tim Bosma’s widow speaks Millard, Smich guilty verdict | Watch News Videos Online
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Episode 316: On January 18, 1987, 20-year-old University of Victoria student Marguerite Telesford disappeared during a morning jog in Saanich, British Columbia. Her bloody earmuffs, bloodstains, a discharged shotgun shell, and a pry bar were found, suggesting foul play, but her body was never located. In 1989, Scott Ian MacKay was convicted of second-degree murder concerning Telesford's death despite maintaining his innocence. MacKay had a history of violent assaults on women. Recently, after serving a life sentence, MacKay was controversially granted day parole, raising concerns from the community and victim advocates about public safety risks and his lack of remorse.
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Jack Knox: Marguerite Telesford murder a story without end
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Man convicted of murdering UVic student 37 years ago gets day parole
‘Baffling’: B.C. murderer who killed university student granted day parole - BC
High-risk offender to reside in Vancouver - Vancouver Police Department
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