Canadian True Crime

Major case updates: what happened next [1]

The verdict is rarely the end of the story. In the two years since our last Major Case Updates episodes, some of the cases we’ve covered have reached a resolution, others have had significant developments or taken unexpected turns... and some are still far from over.You don't need to remember the original episodes. Each update starts with a quick but immersive recap of the case, then picks up the story from where we left off.Cases covered in this episode with approximate timestamps:Please give or take a few minutes to allow for ads.3:00 Lush and Whiteway Fatal Car Crash (final conviction)10:00 Harrison Family Murders (final conviction)25:00 The Murder of Reena Virk (Kelly Ellard update)39:00 The Rallo Family Murders (Jon Rallo update)43:00 The Murder of Laura Letts (Peter Beckett update)48:00 Legacy Christian Academy (new convictions and charges)1:09:00 The Mushroom Murders (update and feedback)Part 2 will be available soon.Listen ad-free and early on CTC premium feeds available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, and Patreon.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/219 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the scenes on The Social: When the media gets it right

n this special episode, Kristi Lee sits down with survivor and advocate Jessica Baker to chat about their appearance on CTV’s The Social earlier this week.Jessica was violently sexually assaulted by former Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard in 2016. He was found guilty in relation to her charge in 2022, and not guilty in relation to two other victim-complainants. In June, he was granted day parole after serving less than two years of his five-year prison sentence.In November 2025, Jessica publicly revealed her identity in the CBC documentary Breaking Idol, but she has has turned down all media appearance invitations since then.In this special episode, she reflects on why she chose to break that streak on The Social, and how it actually went on the day.Kristi also explains how The Social’s thoughtful, trauma-informed approach helped both women feel prepared and supported, and reflects on another TV experience that caused her to avoid media appearances for six years.Thanks to Jessica Baker, Tiffany Hsiung, and everyone at The Social!Watch:Our segment on The Social: Jacob Hoggard’s Accuser and Survivor Speaks Out [YouTube]Kristi’s segment on The Social from Jan 2026 [YouTube]Breaking Idol, directed by Tiffany Hsiung [YouTube - only available in Canada)Our original podcast series The Trial of Hedley’s Jacob HoggardBeyond The Verdict advocacy groupKindness CircleTrauma-informed journalism: Tips for telling important stories, better and The Trauma Beat: A Case for Re-Thinking the Business of Bad News by Tamara CherryFor more information:www.beyondtheverdict.ca/news/the-socialwww.canadiantruecrime.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Murder of Rhoderie Estrada

A dedicated nurse. A devoted mother of three. A family home that should have been the safest place in the world.In 2018, Gerald Aquintey arrives home after a late night working to find his Toronto house in disarray. The respected Filipino chef and restaurant co-owner runs upstairs to discover his beloved wife, Rhoderie Estrada, has been brutally murdered. She was loved by all who knew her, and they had built a life centred on family, community and caring for others. As investigators race to find the person responsible, the painstaking work of forensic specialists becomes the key to solving a heartbreaking crime that might otherwise have remained a mystery.Special thanks to Gerald Aquintey and family. Thanks also to Detective Constable Adrian Piccolo with the Toronto Police’s Forensic Identification Services Unit, Constable Don Laurel, and the Ontario Forensic Investigators Association.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to an education fund set up for Rhoderie Estrada and Gerald Aquintey’s three daughters. See details Go Fund MeLook for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts and Patreon.Full list of resources, information sources, and more:www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/217 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob Hoggard finally admits the truth

After nearly a decade of insisting he did nothing wrong, disgraced Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has finally admitted he was guilty of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman known as J.B.The admission, at his first parole hearing in June 2026, was only one of several striking comments that reveal the full extent of the former Hedley frontman's years of denial, manipulation and gaslightingIn this special episode, Jessica Baker joins Kristi Lee to unpack the 11‑page Parole Board of Canada decision. She reflects on the weight of Hoggard’s admissions after he forced a years‑long trial and appeals process and subjected her to years of public scrutiny.Hoggard wasn’t required to comment on the other two young women who testified against him, whose allegations did not result in guilty verdicts. But the parole board still chose to recognize them in a deliberate and meaningful way. You'll also hear why the board concluded Hoggard still requires “professional, arm’s‑length supervision” on day parole, why they refused to release him directly to his wife and family, and why his request for full parole was denied.This information is in the public interest.FURTHER READING AND HELPFUL INFO:To read the full parole decision document and for links to other resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/216 Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.This month we have donated to Beyond The Verdict.All information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mushroom Murders [2]

[Part 2 of 2] The mushroom lunch moves from medical emergency to criminal investigation as doctors, police and health officials try to trace the source of the poison. As Erin Patterson’s explanations begin to shift, new evidence emerges from hospital CCTV, phone data, a local garbage dump – followed by a dramatic courtroom showdown.Find Australian True Crime on your favourite podcast player.Watch Australian True Crime’s episode about the Mushroom Murders on YouTube.Watch Kristi in conversation with Meshel Laurie about the murder of Connie Grandinetti.Look for early, ad-free release on CTC premium feeds: available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts and Patreon.Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime , who offer support, research and education to survivors, victims and their families. You can learn more at crcvc.ca.Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/214 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.