The Ryan Family Crossbow Murders

TORONTO | In 2016, a disturbance on a quiet street in Scarborough would decimate a family, leaving three dead and another injured. And then, within hours, a bomb squad would be called to an upmarket, waterfront condo in downtown Toronto, revealing a complex web of lies. When a person’s unsettling past catches up with them, what lengths will they go to to prevent the truth from coming out?

Further reading - long-form features on this case:

The Crossbow Killer - Toronto Life feature by Mark Mann

The Untold Story of accused ‘crossbow killer’ Brett Ryan’s robbery spree - Toronto Star feature by Wendy Gillis

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Research and primary writing: Emily G. Thompson of Morbidology Podcast

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