Description
In 2012, a beloved community figure was killed in her own home in an extremely violent attack. It would take a while to learn what happened to her and who was responsible, but the immense loss of her absence was felt immediately by all who knew her - or knew of her.
"Hi. My name is January. I know it's a cold month, but I make it hot!"
CONTENT WARNING:
This episode is about the death of a transgender person, and it also includes brief details of Indigenous trauma and residential schools. 24/7 Crisis Line for Indian Residential School Survivors: call 1-800-721-0066
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Kelly Favro / Publican Ban: GoFundMe (for those able to donate financially).About January: Watch My Name Was January, Sher Vancouver, Sher Vancouver Podcast and Youth AwardFull list of resources, information sources, and credits: See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodesCTC Episode 50: The Murder of Tracy Tom
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Credits:
Special thanks to Alex Sangha and Ash Brar from Sher Vancouver.
Research: Eliot Newton
Writing, sound design, additional research: Kristi Lee
Audio editing and production, theme songs: We Talk of Dreams
Production assistance: Jesse Hawke
Script consulting: Carol Weinberg
Disclaimer voiced by Erik Krosby
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NORTHWESTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Special thanks to Garry Rodgers, Bob Buday, and Ed Hill.
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