Additional content warning: This case is about the death of a baby, and there is mention of domestic violence and animal abuse. Please take care when listening.
After the disappearance of a baby in Windsor in 1990, lurid headlines on both sides of the Detroit River quickly turned the baby’s teen parents into sordid celebrities.
The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines, how it captured public attention and inspired vigilante justice. It also reveals the stark differences between Canadian and American news coverage that played a pivotal role in the way this crime—and the stories about this crime—played out.
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Misty Cockerill and Tanya Smith - Part 1
The Murder of Joseph Rosenthal
Russell Williams Debrief - with Criminologist Lee Mellor
Introduction to Canadian True Crime
The Crimes of Russell Williams - Part 2
The Crimes of Russell Williams - Part 1
Case Updates and Reflections 2019
The Murder of Tracy Tom
The Crimes of Elizabeth Wettlaufer - Part 2
The Crimes of Elizabeth Wettlaufer - Part 1
Jane Hurshman - Part 2
Jane Hurshman - Part 1
Sara and Taliyah
The Brentwood Five
The Jenkins Family
Brent and Brendan McGuigan
Bonus: Interview with Bret McCann (Travis Vader case)
The Murder of Lyle and Marie McCann
Harrison Family Murders
Giant Mine Murders
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