In 1964, Barb Dorrington had a crush on a boy named Scott Leishman. And in 1968, Scott would be the victim of a horrific crime. Barb has spent countless hours trying to find answers in Scott's case, and is releasing a book inspired by Scott called "TRAUMA MONSTER". In this episode of Crime Squad Podcast, I interview Barb and her collaborator Seana about their experiences while writing the book.TRAUMA MONSTER will be released for purchase via Amazon on April 30th, so be sure to grab your copy.
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Episode 35: LOST BOYS OF PICKERING
In March of 1995, six teenage boys attended a party - but never came home. Six families in Pickering, Ontario, still wonder what happened to them.
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BONUS: #SEARCHTHELANDFILL
#SearchTheLandfill, an international movement, was born of Winnipeg, Manitoba's government and police force refusing to search local waste management facilities for the remains of four Indigenous women who were tragically murdered in 2022.Warning: This content will contain information that may be distressing to some individuals. Listener discretion is advised.****** If you need immediate emotional support, please call the national, independent toll-free MMIWG2S+ support line at 1-844-413-6649 to speak to a counsellor. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Episode 34: Parents Who Kill
Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing their own child. To most, this is unimaginable. But to others - justified.In this episode we explore two cases; Scarlett Chen and Katie Baker. This episode may not be for everyone; listener discretion is advised.
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Episode 33: FIND MY KILLER
In October of 1983, a teenage girl went missing after a night of babysitting in London, Ontario.
Tragically, she was murdered, and her killer remains unknown over 40 years later.
This is the case of Donna Jean Awcock, gone but never forgotten.
Lies. Deceit. Criminal acts.
One thing that remains unchanged through all of history: people are capable of committing terrible acts against each other. Crime Squad Podcast focuses on Canadian true crime cases - both solved and unsolved, putting the focus whenever possible on the victim so they aren't forgotten.
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