Tag: Canada

Morbidology the Podcast - 240: Jasmine Lovett & Aliyah Sanderson

Morbidology the Podcast – 240: Jasmine Lovett & Aliyah Sanderson

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The “Mr. Big” operation is an investigative technique used by law enforcement agencies, particularly in Canada. It is a type of undercover operation designed to obtain a confession from a suspect in a serious criminal case. In 2019, after a mother and her young daughter vanished in Cranston, Canada, detectives quickly zoned in on a primary suspect. They just needed the evidence for an arrest, and turned to the controversial technique.

Jan 22, 2024  •  3 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 236: Chloe Aubrey Berry

Morbidology the Podcast – 236: Chloe Aubrey Berry

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On the 25th of December 2017, Beach Drive and Goodwin Street in Oak Bay, Victoria, Canada, buzzed with the spirit of Christmas. The homes and apartments were aglow with festive cheer, from decorated Christmas trees, windows shimmering with twinkling lights, and even the presence of illuminated Santas and candy canes. Later on, however, the atmosphere in the neighbourhood took an unexpected turn, as the festival lighting was replaced by jarring flashing lights from police vehicles swarming the area.

Dec 25, 2023  •  4 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 223: Tanya Smith & Misty Cockerill

Morbidology the Podcast – 223: Tanya Smith & Misty Cockerill

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Situated approximately 70 kilometres from Vancouver, Abbotsford stands as a bedroom community in Canada. The cityscape is marked by extensive farmlands, orchards, and rolling hills that lend to its quaint rural allure. However, in 1995, Abbotsford was shaken by a brutal assault on two teenage girls who were making their way home from a party. Following the grim incident, the assailant initiated a series of unsettling phone calls to the police, forewarning of impending acts of violence. Detectives raced against the clock to identify the individual before he could make good on his threats.

Sep 25, 2023  •  5 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 196: Brittany Bearspaw

Morbidology the Podcast – 196: Brittany Bearspaw

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Each year, millions of tourists flock to Canada to take in the breath-taking scenery. The Trans-Canada Highway travels through all ten provinces of Canada, making the county easily accessible. Near the foot of the Rocky Mountains lies Morley, a First Nations settlement within the Stoney Indian Reserve. The Trans-Canada Highway runs right through the middle of the reserve. It was a dark morning on New Year’s Day 2006, when drivers along this stretch of road were forced to swerve as a young girl darted in between the traffic…

Mar 20, 2023  •  3 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 168: The Crowsnest Pass Murders

Morbidology the Podcast – 168: The Crowsnest Pass Murders

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Blairmore is community in the Rocky Mountains around 220 kilometres away from Calgary. The community of around 2,000 residents is part of the Crowsnest Pass area near the B.C.-Alberta boundary. It’s an extremely picturesque area, and the kind of place that families across the world dream of living in, with miles upon miles of scenic nature, including mountains and lakes. In September of 2015, however, residents of Blairmore awoke.

Sep 5, 2022  •  5 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 99: 1993 Barrie Murders

Morbidology the Podcast – 99: 1993 Barrie Murders

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Barrie is a city in Central Ontario, Canada, which lies along Kempenfelt Bay, an arm of Lake Simcoe, around 55 miles north of the bright lights of Toronto. It’s known as a vibrant commuter town and at one point had even been one of the fastest growing cities in all of Canada. In autumn of 1993, the residents of Barrie would be rocked by a brutal string of murders that would disturb even the most seasoned detectives. The aftereffects of the murders still reverberate today.

May 10, 2021  •  4 min read