April Parisian went missing in early April of 2020, she has not been seen or heard from since. April Lee-Ann Parisian is described by police as an Indigenous female in her mid-40s with blonde hair and blue eyes, 170 centimetres (5 feet 7 inches) tall, weighing 127 kilograms (280 pounds.). Her family last heard from her on April 5, 2020. If you have any information that could lead to her whereabouts you are asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-4448, or by email at...

On the 26th of April 2013, Jon Riley, a 46-year-old life-long Torontonian, left a note for his mother, indicating he was going to Toronto for a brief visit. During that time, Jon was staying with his mother in Meaford, Ontario. Since then, Jon's whereabouts have remained unknown, and there has been no contact from him. In this episode, we have a conversation with Jon's sister, Judi, who has dedicated her life to advocating for missing persons. Jon's story is a poignant tale of both trauma and...

On the morning of November 1, 2007, the lifeless body of Charlene Ward, aged 46, was discovered in the residence she shared with her daughter. There had been a party there the night before, that went on until the early hours of the morning. A shocking arrest was made 10 years after her body was found, but still to this day, no charges have been laid and this homicide remains unresolved. If you have any information on the case of Charlene Ward, you are asked to call RCMP at 204-984-6447 or...

In a shocking and tragic event, Drew DeVoursney and Francesca Matus fell victim to a heinous crime that left the community in disbelief. Drew, a former U.S. Marine, and Francesca, a Canadian national, were living in Belize, enjoying the beauty of the country's coastal town of Corozal. However, their idyllic life came to an abrupt end when they were found brutally murdered in May 2017. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to...

On the morning of October 6th, 1990, the bodies of Sharon Heunemann (47) and her mother Doris Leatherbarrow (69) were found of the kitchen floor of a home in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. Both women had been beaten and stabbed.  Although the assailants attempted to make the scene look like a robbery, the investigation would uncover something much more sinister.  -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Join our Patreon:...

In a small Canadian town in the 1970s, the shocking murder of Helen Betty Osborne sent shockwaves through the nation and exposed deep-rooted societal issues. Helen, an Indigenous Cree woman, was a bright and ambitious 19-year-old who dreamed of becoming a teacher. However, her aspirations were tragically cut short on November 13, 1971. While walking home from a party in The Pas, Manitoba, Helen was abducted by four white men. She was taken to an isolated location where she was brutally...

Almost a decade ago, Meagan Pilon, a 15-year-old girl from Sudbury, went missing. She lost her mother at a young age and struggled to find her place in the world. If you have any information on her current whereabouts, please get in touch with either the Sudbury police department or Crime Stoppers or contact Please Bring Me Home to offer your information.  Meagan was reported missing by her father in Sudbury Ontario on September 11, 2013.  At the time of her disappearance, Meagan is described...

After experiencing a significant health event, Dawn Carisse, a young mother of three, was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility where she spent a decade under round-the-clock care. Despite her kind and friendly nature, healthcare workers believed that the institution was the best place for her. During her confinement, Dawn longed to be reunited with her children and attempted to escape multiple times, living up to her nickname Dawn The Running Bear. Finally, on August 9, 2001,...

In the fall of 1987 Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg planned a fun overnight road trip to Seattle. Jay prepared the van and Tanya packed her camera. The young Victoria BC couple made their way into upstate Washington. They would not return home. Decades later, DNA evidence and technology solved this double murder. But would the evidence be enough to keep the killer behind bars? -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Join our Patreon:...

Flames could be seen coming from an industrial area outside of Toronto, Ontario.  As officers and firefighters approached the fire, they could make out a pile of fully engulfed tires. The fire had all the hallmarks of an intentional blaze.  When the fire was extinguished an officer noticed a badly burned suitcase sitting atop the tires.  Inside the case were the remains of a teenage girl and a mystery that would take decades to unravel.  The girl would later be identified as 17-year-old...

Teenager Devon Marsman was reported missing in March 2022. The 16-year-old was last seen walking into an address in Spryfield, NS and he has not been seen since.  Although Devon’s case was originally treated by authorities as a person who had willingly gone missing, there has been a recent shift in the tone of the investigation. In November 2022, Devon’s case was added to the Nova Scotia Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program. The program offers a $150 000 reward for information that leads...

Travis Kope grew up in the small town of Tofield, Alberta. As a kid, he competed on the rodeo circuit, riding steers and roping cattle. As a young man, he left rural life for the big city.  Then in 2002, at just 21 years old, Travis was gunned down on a quiet neighborhood street in Edmonton, Alberta.  Although investigators know who murdered Travis, no one has been charged for his murder.  If you know anything about the murder of Travis Kope you are asked to call Edmonton Police Service or...

After midnight on November 26th, 2019, Daniel Reoch, a 29-year-old Squamish First Nations man, appeared disorientated and erratic. He was last seen running into the night near Squamish BC.  A delay in reporting Daniel missing put investigators, SAR, his family, and the community at a disadvantage in locating him.  Reoch is described as an Indigenous male who is 175 centimeters (five feet, nine inches) and weighs 68 kilograms (150 pounds). He has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with...

48-year-old Trina Hunt was reported missing from her Port Moody home by her husband on January 18th, 2021. Three months later, her remains were found in Hope BC and the case was upgraded from a missing persons case to a homicide case. An entire year went by with no updates, despite the family offering a $50,000 reward to anyone with information that could lead to an arrest or charges in the case. Then, finally, in June of 2022, a very public arrest was made outside of Trina's Port Moody home....

In the early morning hours of July 19, 2017, police were searching for 13-year-old Marrisa Shen. Marrisa was reported missing just hours earlier. Tragically her body was found in a park in Burnaby BC. She was pronounced dead at the scene. After a year-long investigation, an arrest was made in 2018. But the case has been plagued with delays and controversy. What is slowing down the court proceedings and when will there be Justice for Marissa Shen? -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts -...

In October of 2007, 40-year-old, Robert Dziekanski was looking forward to starting a new life in Canada. Although he was nervous about flying, he boarded two flights and eventually arrived at Vancouver International Airport on October 13th, 2007. Tragically Robert would not leave the airport terminal alive. Join your hosts as they detail the devastating case and the aftermath. We’ve decided to release our latest Patreon exclusive episode for our listeners to check out and to take this...

During our winter break this January, we wanted to showcase one of our favourite podcasts: Australian True Crime! Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive. Emily Webb is a true crime author. And together with expert interviews with writers, victims, investigators, and perpetrators, they probe the underbelly of our towns and suburbs and uncover the...

Hello all! We will be taking a break for the month of January 2023 for some much-needed rest and time to catch up on writing, researching, and recording. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us into your podcast feeds, as we know there are an infinite amount of podcasts for you to choose from and we are lucky enough to be among them! Thank you for trusting us at True North True Crime to share the cases that impact Canadians. We venture to bring you great content in...

On the evening of November 26, 2016, an Abbotsford family lost contact with their daughter, 41-year-old Kimberlee Kasatkin, who was living in Lima, Peru. Initially, authorities in Lima were led to believe that Kimberlee had left her on her own accord. However, surveillance footage showed evidence of something much more sinister. Her husband, Christopher Franz Bettocchi, was eventually arrested for her murder but he has thus far evaded prosecution. It has been six years since her...

On the evening of October 17, 1982, Clayton Mark Bussiere left the Abbotsford taxi depot to presumably go home for the evening.  However, his Taxi was spotted hours later with a passenger inside.  Clayton and his taxi have not been seen since. This 40-year-old mystery continues to perplex his family and Law Enforcement to this day.  At the time of his disappearance, Clayton is described as a 25-year-old white man, six-foot-one and 175 pounds with dark-brown hair, brown eyes, a mustache, and a...

In 1995 Stacey Koehler was just 22 years old when her body was discovered in the basement of her family home. The RCMP investigation into her murder lead detectives to a seaside town in England. In this episode, we speak with Stacey’s sister, Dani about the investigation, the trial, and the impact this loss has had on her family. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Devon Goodrick was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Sept. 25, near 192 Street and 28 Avenue in Surrey BC. He was reported missing two days later. He has not been seen since. Devon’s last contact with his family was via a Snapchat message on the evening of Sept. 24, which showed him in a vehicle with three other people. In this episode, we speak with Devon’s father Nick about the details surrounding his disappearance  Anyone with information about Devon Goodrick’s disappearance is asked to contact...

On September 4, 2012, the people of Quebec went to the polls to vote in the Provincial election. As the day turned into night, it was clear that there was going to be new leadership for the province. Sitting outside of an election night celebration was a lone gunman with ill intent.  Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/ Follow us on Twitter:...

In our final Halloween-themed episode, we explore some haunting cases that originate from the city of Victoria British Columbia. Victoria has had a long connection to the world beyond the veil and in this episode, we will take a peek at four of those stories. Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tntcpod Get bonus content...

On this special spooky season episode of True North True Crime, join us as we tell the tale of the potentially haunted Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tntcpod Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.