Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast

The Son Who Never Came Home: The Unsolved Disappearance of Pierre Mercon He made a phone call to his mother asking for a ride home. He was just a few feet away, but when she arrived, Pierre Mercon had vanished. The only thing left behind was a single piece of his Halloween costume—a camouflage poncho found under a table inside a Richmond Hill sports bar. It was November 1, 1996, and 21-year-old Pierre disappeared into the night, leaving behind a family shattered by a mystery that has haunted them for nearly three decades. His case went cold, and a prime suspect was released due to lack of evidence. Was Pierre a victim of a crime? Or did he simply disappear? The bar he left was a known hangout for local bikers, but no one has ever been able to say for certain what happened. Join the Ontario Cold Cases podcast as we revisit the perplexing disappearance of Pierre Mercon. We'll explore the few leads and the unyielding efforts of a family who refuses to give up. Listen to the full episode and find out if a new perspective can finally crack this cold case. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada's True Crime Podcast and listen to the full episode. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ontario-cold-cases-the-podcast-s1-ep4-wendy-smith/i#truecrimepodcastd1714174047?i=1000633004437 YouTube - https://youtu.be/Q6i-ZeOxG6k?si=krvgIZU14gfdJNGJ #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #TrueCrimePodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #WendySmith , #RichmondHill , #PierreMercon , #CherylRowe

The Barrie Butcher: A Chilling Tale of Murder and Mystery In the shadowed streets of Barrie, Ontario, a sinister predator stalks the vulnerable, leaving a trail of horror that has earned the name “The Barrie Butcher.” When William “Blake” Robinson and David Cheesequay vanished from a notorious homeless encampment, what began as a missing persons case unraveled into a gruesome nightmare of dismemberment and death. At the heart of it all stands Robert “Tattoo Rob” Ladouceur, a man well-known to police, now charged with a chilling litany of crimes—including murder. As Barrie Police dive into a “red-ball investigation,” the discovery of human remains across rural Huntsville and Simcoe County confirms the worst. With 19 charges looming and a motive shrouded in shadow, the question lingers: what drove the Butcher to such brutality? In a world where addiction and desperation collide, this haunting case exposes the darkness lurking on society’s fringes. Join Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast as we unravel the twisted web of the Barrie Butcher. Will justice prevail for Robinson and Cheesequay, or will this chilling mystery remain unsolved? Subscribe now—every case deserves answers, and every victim deserves justice. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #EarthworksAudio, #Barrie , #BarrieButcher, #TattooRob, #RobertLadouceur,

Vanished Without a Trace: The Mysterious Disappearance of Wendy Smith It was supposed to be a new beginning. On April 13, 1995, Wendy Renee Smith was heading to her first shift at a new job. She never arrived. Police believe she was murdered, but for nearly 30 years, her case has remained a cold, silent mystery. A mother of four who had faced a life of struggle, Wendy's disappearance left her family shattered and full of questions. Did she ever make it to the Fantasia Hotel in Richmond Hill? Or was her final night a meticulously crafted lie? The trail of suspects leads to unsettling places: a "caring man" with a story that doesn't add up, and even one of Canada's most infamous serial killers, Robert Pickton. With two other unidentified suspects who failed polygraph tests, the truth seems to be hiding in plain sight. Join the Ontario Cold Cases podcast as we peel back the layers of deception and explore the heartbreaking disappearance of Wendy Smith. The answers may lie in the inconsistencies, the dark secrets, and the questions that have haunted her family for decades. Can a cold case this complex ever be solved? Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada's True Crime Podcast and listen to the full episode. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ontario-cold-cases-the-podcast-s1-ep4-wendy-smith/id1714174047?i=1000633004437 YouTube - https://youtu.be/Q6i-ZeOxG6k?si=krvgIZU14gfdJNGJ #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #WendySmith , #RichmondHill , #PierreMercon , #CherylRowe

Court Documents Reveal New Details in Disappearance of Nova Scotia Children In the Heart of Nova Scotia, a chilling mystery unfolds… Six-year-old Lilly and four-year-old Jack Sullivan vanished from their rural home in Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia, on May 2, 2025, leaving behind a trail of questions and a community gripped by fear. Court documents reveal shocking new details in the desperate search for the missing children: a tattered pink blanket—believed to be Lilly’s—found in a tree and a trash bag, polygraph tests casting shadows of doubt, and a witness’s haunting account of two children walking toward a mysterious stranger in a gold sedan. As the Royal Canadian Mounted Police sift through over 760 tips and 8,000 video files, every clue deepens the mystery. Were Lilly and Jack simply lost, or is something far more sinister at play? With family members cleared by polygraphs and a biological father under scrutiny, the truth remains elusive. The clock is ticking, and the dense woods of Nova Scotia hold secrets that refuse to surface. Will the fragments of Lilly’s blanket lead to answers, or are they a cruel distraction in a case where nothing is as it seems? Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #EarthworksAudio, #NovaScotia , #MissingChildren, #LansdowneStation, #JackAndLillySullivan,

Unraveling a 40-Year Mystery: The Donna Awcock Case She was a 17-year-old girl, an active and busy teenager who loved to babysit and play baseball. But on October 13, 1983, Donna Awcock disappeared, only to be found brutally murdered hours later. Her case went cold, and for four decades, her killer has walked free. Now, her sister Tammy Dennett is determined to find answers and get justice for Donna. She believes someone knows something—and she won't rest until they come forward. Join the Ontario Cold Cases podcast as we unravel the chilling details of the Donna Awcock case. We'll explore a terrifying web of bizarre inconsistencies and unsettling missed opportunities, from a mysterious "mash-up" composite sketch to a wanted fugitive living just down the hall. We'll also ask difficult questions about a system that failed Donna, and whether new forensic science can finally bring her killer to justice. Can a 40-year-old mystery finally be solved? Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2024/01/01/donna-awcock/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ontario-cold-cases-the-podcast-s1-ep3-donna-awcock/id1714174047?i=1000633003205 YouTube - https://youtu.be/6kN7C1k0aXg?si=FWHc0PgghZPrHFBU #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #DonnaAwcock , #London

The Murder of Christine Prince She was a Welsh nanny with a bright future, an engaged woman living her dream in a new country. But on a quiet night in Toronto, Christine Prince disappeared. Her body was found days later, miles from home, in the murky waters of the Rouge River. Her murder remains one of Canada's most chilling unsolved cold cases. For over 40 years, police have followed a trail of clues that lead to dead ends and shocking suspects, including notorious serial killers. Yet the questions remain: Who abducted Christine? Why was she taken? And will the DNA evidence preserved for decades finally lead to a breakthrough? Join the Ontario Cold Cases podcast as we revisit the tragic and mysterious final hours of Christine Prince. We delve into the details of a case that has haunted a nation for generations, exploring the potential suspects and the crucial evidence that could still bring a killer to justice. Do you hold a key to this 40-year-old mystery? We’ll reveal the distinctive personal items missing from the crime scene—a gold ring, a gold watch, a Kodak Instamatic camera. Do you remember seeing or receiving them around that time? Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ontario-cold-cases-the-podcast-so1-ep2-christine-prince/id1714174047?i=1000659086490 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uIZKqlMchgc?si=cc4wfHjbsMChQzzy #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #ChristinePrince , #Toronto , #Scarborough , #SerialKiller , #PaulBernardo , #DannyWoods

The Unsolved Case of Valerie Karen Stevens: A Search for Answers In the early hours of September 9, 1989, Valerie Karen Stevens, a 19-year-old mother from Toronto, left her young daughter in the care of a teenage couple and set out to meet friends at the popular Diamond Club in downtown Toronto. Pregnant at the time, Valerie was never seen alive again. Days after she vanished, the teenage couple, who had been watching her daughter for several days, reported her absence. Her welfare checks went unclaimed, and her bank account remained untouched—indicators that something was gravely wrong. Valerie’s skeletal remains were discovered three years later in October 1992 by hunters in a wooded area near Burford, Ontario. Although an autopsy could not determine her cause of death, police suspected foul play. Witnesses suggested that Valerie may have been hitchhiking when she encountered her killer, potentially leading to her tragic fate. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods S1-EP1 Valerie Stevens (Podcast) Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ontario-cold-cases-the-podcast-s1-ep1-valerie-stevens/id1714174047?i=1000632997905 YouTube - https://youtu.be/Gfjo80SI2Ts?si=xUbXv-sXxxFttM78 #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #ValerieStevens , #Burford, #Toronto

A Scream in West Cork The Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier (Part 3 - Conclusion) The Verdicts Are In. But Is Justice Served? The tranquil beauty of West Cork was irrevocably scarred by the brutal murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. From the initial, challenging investigation to the perplexing emergence of Ian Bailey as the prime suspect, this case has been a relentless pursuit of truth across decades and continents. In Part 3, we reach the culmination of this extraordinary saga. Witness the intensified Garda interrogations of Ian Bailey, and the critical absence of direct forensic evidence that would prove to be a gaping hole in the Irish prosecution's case. We expose the controversial allegations of police misconduct, from missing evidence like the infamous bloodstained gate to claims of witness coercion, all detailed in official reports that reveal a shocking lack of administrative oversight. Follow the labyrinthine legal battles: from Bailey's repeated arrests and subsequent releases in Ireland, to his audacious civil suits against the State. Then, cross the channel to France, where a determined family's fight for justice led to a dramatic conviction in absentia against Bailey, and the subsequent, equally dramatic, refusal of Irish courts to extradite him. Finally, we address the profound impact of Ian Bailey's recent death in January 2024. While it closes one chapter, the core mystery remains open in Ireland. With a new Garda review underway, will the full truth about Sophie's murder ever emerge? This is the gripping conclusion to a case that defied easy answers, tested legal systems, and left an indelible mark on two nations. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #SophieToscanDuPlantier, #WestCorkMurder, #IrishTrueCrime, #France, #IanBailey , #Ireland ,

The Diplomat’s Dagger A Mick & Mack Mystery featuring Rupert “Rupe” Loxley At a glittering diplomatic gala in Toronto’s historic King Edward Hotel, a foreign ambassador collapses mid-toast—stabbed with a blade no one saw and hidden beneath a sash meant for ceremony, not secrecy. Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are plunged into a high-stakes case tangled in Cold War intrigue, where suspects come with diplomatic immunity, and the wrong arrest could spark an international incident. At the centre of it all? Rupert “Rupe” Loxley—charming, elusive, and possibly the most dangerous man in the room. From stolen paintings at the Art Gallery of Toronto to whispered threats in velvet-draped clubs, Mick and Mack chase a killer through the city’s most elite circles. But when the murder weapon turns out to be a British stiletto issued to wartime spies, old alliances crack—and even older secrets rise to the surface. Can Mick and Mack unravel the web before another blade falls? Or will their slickest suspect vanish behind his next silk pocket square? Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Subscribe to Ontario Cold Cases today so you never miss an episode! Please share your thoughts and questions in the comments. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #ColdCasePodcast , #PodcastMystery , #FictionalPodcast, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder , #Homicide , #RaymondChandler, #AgathaChristie, #DetectiveFiction, #JohnCreasey, #DorothyLSayers, #MickAndMack, #MickAndMackMysteries, #MurderMystery, #CrimeThriller, #EarthworksAudio , #CrimeStories

The Country Boy Killer: Cody Legebokoff A Small-Town Facade Hides a Monster In the wild, untamed heart of northern British Columbia, Cody Legebokoff was the all-Canadian boy next door. Raised amid rugged landscapes and tight-knit communities, he was a popular kid who loved hockey, snowboarding, and the outdoors. To friends and family, he was kind-hearted and carefree—a mechanic with a bright future. But behind this charming mask simmered a chilling evil that would mark him as one of Canada’s youngest serial killers. Between 2009 and 2010, while barely out of his teens, Legebokoff unleashed a reign of terror that claimed four lives: Jill Stacey Stuchenko, a vibrant mother of six; Natasha Lynn Montgomery, a young mom whose body remains lost to this day; Cynthia Frances Maas, a resilient woman battling life’s hardships; and Loren Dawn Leslie, a trusting 15-year-old lured to her death. Their murders—brutal, senseless, and haunting—shattered families and stunned a nation. It begins with a fateful traffic stop on a snowy November night in 2010, when a sharp-eyed RCMP officer spotted blood and uncovered a nightmare. What follows is a gripping tale of forensic breakthroughs, a relentless investigation, and a trial that exposed Legebokoff’s lies—leading to four life sentences with no parole for 25 years. Yet the story doesn’t end in the courtroom. Years later, his shocking transfer to a medium-security prison ignited fury and reopened wounds, leaving victims’ families and a nation questioning justice itself. From a seemingly idyllic upbringing to the dark legacy of the "Country Boy Killer," this episode is a stark reminder: evil can lurk where you least expect it. Join us as we honor the lives stolen and unravel the truth behind one of Canada’s most notorious killers. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #EarthworksAudio , #CodyLegebokoff, #PrinceGeorge, #BritishColumbia , #LorenLeslie, #NatashaMontgomery, #JillStuchenko, #CynthiaMaas, #SerialKiller, #HighwayOfTears,

Ancaster's Unanswered Shot: The Murder of Carman Ward A quiet suburban Christmas shattered. A father gunned down in his own home. And a mystery that has haunted a community for nearly a decade. On a cold December night in 2015, two frantic 911 calls pierced the peaceful calm of Ancaster, Ontario. Inside, Carman "Bud" Ward, a 60-year-old father with a black belt in jiu-jitsu, was fighting for his life and the lives of his sons, Joshua and Brandon, against two masked invaders. He was shot, tragically succumbing to his injuries, while his son Brandon suffered cuts to his head from a bladed weapon. Join Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations as Ontario Cold Cases delves into this chilling unsolved murder. Was it a drug deal gone wrong, or were the masked assailants after something else entirely, like the casino winnings Bud had recently celebrated? Police believe the attack was targeted, yet the motive remains elusive. With two suspects described as slim, one around six feet tall and the other five-foot-six, both wearing dark, uniform clothing and gloves, the clues are agonizingly few. But one vital detail stands out: one of the attackers may have sustained facial injuries during the violent struggle. Could security footage of a light silver/grey extended cab pickup truck hold the key to a potential third accomplice? Years have passed, but the Hamilton Police remain committed. Someone, somewhere, knows what happened on Miller Drive that night. Listen now to "Ancaster's Unanswered Shot" and help us bring justice to Carman Ward. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #EarthworksAudio, #Ancaster, #Hamilton, #CarmanWard,

Ancaster's Unanswered Shot: The Murder of Carman Ward, coming this Sunday, August 10th: It’s just days before Christmas. The quiet, peaceful streets of Ancaster, Ontario. Then, a sudden, brutal home invasion. Two separate males inside the home were reporting a terrifying home invasion... Their father, Carman Ward, had been shot. On December 21st, 2015, 60-year-old Carman "Bud" Ward, a man with a black belt in jiu-jitsu, fought to protect his sons from masked intruders. But in the chaos, a single shot rang out, silencing him forever. This was no random act. Police say it was a targeted attack. But why Carman Ward? Was it about the drugs found on the property, or the casino winnings he'd recently celebrated? Two masked men, one possibly injured in the face, armed with a handgun and a brutal bladed weapon, left a family shattered and a community in fear. And security footage reveals a mysterious silver pickup truck... was there a third accomplice? Years have now passed... and despite ongoing efforts, no arrests have been made. Join myself, Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations as Ontario Cold Cases revisits the chilling details of a murder that remains unanswered. Can you help us uncover the truth? Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Ancaster's Unanswered Shot: The Murder of Carman Ward. A new episode of Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Coming this Sunday, August 10th. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #EarthworksAudio, #Ancaster, #Hamilton, #CarmanWard,

A Scream in West Cork The Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier (Part 2) The Killer's Shadow Emerges. Or Does It? The brutal murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier shattered the serene beauty of West Cork. As local Gardaí grappled with a compromised crime scene and the quiet community reeled, a new and unsettling figure begins to dominate the investigation. In Part 2, we delve into the crucial early witness accounts: the farmer who saw a man near Sophie's cottage in the dead of night, and the local shopkeeper whose shifting testimony would become a lightning rod for controversy. But it's the strange, almost theatrical presence of Ian Bailey, a British freelance journalist, that casts the longest shadow. Why did Bailey seem to know details of the murder before they were publicly released? Why did he have suspicious cuts and scratches, offering shifting explanations for their origin? And why would a man allegedly confess to such a horrific crime, only to vehemently deny it for decades? Join us as the focus of the Garda investigation narrows, and the whispers of West Cork begin to coalesce around one compelling, enigmatic, and deeply unsettling character. His story, intertwined with Sophie's tragic end, is a testament to the complexities of truth and suspicion in an unsolved case. The hunt for Sophie's killer intensifies, but is the truth as clear as it seems? In Part 3, s the Gardaí's focus sharpens on Bailey, the next challenge will be to secure concrete evidence, navigate legal complexities, and contend with the growing international interest in this perplexing case. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase (Part 1) A Scream in West Cork The Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier YouTube - https://youtu.be/kF0TPloPLXw?si=E6Xok_WZw7_9mpsn For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #SophieToscanDuPlantier, #WestCorkMurder, #IrishTrueCrime, #Ireland , #France,

The Lighthouse Job A Mick & Mack Mystery There are places on the map where the light’s always been more suggestion than promise—windswept shores, lonely harbors, and crumbling towers whose lanterns once guided ships through fog as thick as fate. And sometimes, when that light goes out, it’s not the bulb that’s broken… it’s the story behind it. When Toronto harbor patrol shrugs off a darkened lighthouse east of the city, one man refuses to ignore it. Declan “Brick” Malloy—retired military sergeant, waterfront legend, and the loudest thing in any pub—knows something is wrong at Point Stoddart. But getting to the truth will take more than guts and gumption. It’ll take Mick McCathie, Mack MacNeely, and a boat that probably leaks. Smugglers. Silence. Storms. And a keeper who may not want to be found. Welcome to The Lighthouse Job—a mystery soaked in fog, brine, and secrets better left submerged. Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Subscribe to Ontario Cold Cases today so you never miss an episode! Please share your thoughts and questions in the comments. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #ColdCasePodcast , #PodcastMystery , #FictionalPodcast, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder , #Homicide , #RaymondChandler, #AgathaChristie, #DetectiveFiction, #JohnCreasey, #DorothyLSayers, #MickAndMack, #MickAndMackMysteries, #MurderMystery, #CrimeThriller, #EarthworksAudio

The Final Chapter of a City’s Resilience in The Gardener’s Grim Harvest: The Bruce McArthur Story In Toronto’s Gay Village, a community once defined by joy and sanctuary was left shattered. Bruce McArthur, a trusted landscaper, betrayed those who welcomed him, stealing eight lives—Skandaraj Navaratnam, Abdulbasir Faizi, Majeed Kayhan, Soroush Mahmudi, Kirushna Kumar Kanagaratnam, Dean Lisowick, Selim Esen, and Andrew Kinsman—and hiding their remains in the soil he tended. His arrest and conviction brought a measure of justice, but the wounds he inflicted lingered, challenging a community to rebuild from grief. In the gripping finale of The Gardener’s Grim Harvest: The Bruce McArthur Story, Episode 3 of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast explores the profound aftermath and enduring legacy of this chilling case. Host Jay Nicoll,guides listeners through the Gay Village’s journey from shock to healing, the families’ unyielding strength, and the lessons that resonate far beyond Toronto. This is a story of resilience, accountability, and the fight to honor those lost. A Community Reborn When McArthur’s crimes were exposed, the Gay Village faced a reckoning. Bars grew quiet, trust in police crumbled, and fear lingered. Yet, from this pain rose action: candlelit vigils, vibrant murals, and a renewed resolve to reclaim the Village’s spirit. The 2019 Epstein review exposed systemic biases, sparking reforms like the Toronto Police’s Missing Persons Unit—a bittersweet victory born from tragedy. Through it all, the community’s unbreakable spirit shone, proving that McArthur’s darkness could not define them. Lives Remembered, Lessons Learned The human toll of McArthur’s crimes echoes in the stories of those left behind: a wife raising daughters alone, a brother mourning a life cut short, friends reciting poetry under lantern light. Memorials and vigils keep the victims’ names alive, a testament to a community’s promise: “You are not forgotten.” This case, akin to Canada’s darkest true crime sagas, underscores the need for police accountability, community vigilance, and protection for the vulnerable—lessons that continue to shape cold case investigations. Join the Fight for Justice Episode 3 of The Gardener’s Grim Harvest is a powerful reflection on survival and change. Tune in to Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast to hear the full story, available now wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe today to stay connected to this series and future cases, ensuring you never miss a chapter. Share your thoughts in the comments—how can we honor these victims? What changes are still needed? Join the conversation and keep the pursuit of justice alive. The legacy of Bruce McArthur’s crimes is a call to action: support advocacy, share tips, and amplify the silenced. Don’t miss this moving conclusion—listen now and carry forward the stories of those who inspired a city’s resilience. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Episode 1: McArthur and the Victims YouTube - https://youtu.be/gQS8PD_UVV8?si=VbBiQt8y9Z-wWJcv Episode 2: Investigation and Trial YouTube - https://youtu.be/R93UPegkNCc?si=liWSDwQ_9F6G1VGd Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #BruceMcArthur , #Toronto , #GayMurders , #GayVillage, #SerialKiller, #LGBTQ+,

The Unsolved Murder of Karen Woodcock On a quiet summer morning in 1973, a mother of seven with a new college diploma and dreams of a fresh start vanished into the pre-dawn hours of Peterborough, Ontario. Just a few hours later, her nude body was found on a rural road—beaten, left to be discovered, but with no blood at the scene and no sign of the sexual assault or robbery one might expect. Her last hours are a fragmented puzzle of drinking, transient movements, and a mysterious phone call. A crime that appears personal, controlled, and deeply malicious, it has haunted the community for over five decades. Who was the last person to see Karen Woodcock alive? And what hidden motive lies behind a murder so baffling that it continues to defy justice? Join private investigator Jay Nicoll on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast as he peels back the layers of this unsolved mystery, seeking the truth for a family shattered by a crime where the only thing clearer than the brutality is the enduring silence. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #EarthworksAudio,#KarenWoodcock , #Peterborough

The Unsolved Murder of Karen Woodcock Hello, I’m Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations inviting you to join us on Sunday, August 3rd, as Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast revisits a case that has haunted a community for over fifty years. In the summer of 1973, Karen Anne Woodcock, a mother of seven, was on the verge of a new life. Just two days after graduating from college, she disappeared into the night. Hours later, her body was found on a quiet country road. The crime scene was a puzzle of brutal contradictions: repeated blows to the head, but no blood. A nude body, but no sign of sexual assault. Her purse left intact, but her shoes and dress were gone forever. The only motive apparent was a controlled and deeply malicious act. Who did Karen call in her final hours? Why was her body moved, and where is the real crime scene? Tune in this Sunday, August 3rd, as we delve into the unsolved homicide of Karen Woodcock. Because in cases this cold, the silence is the killer's best friend. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #EarthworksAudio,#KarenWoodcock , #Peterborough

(Part 1) A Scream in West Cork The Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier She sought solace. She found terror. In the tranquil, wild beauty of West Cork, Ireland, French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier found her idyllic escape. A place for peace, for writing, for quiet contemplation amidst the rugged landscape. But on the cold morning of December 23, 1996, that serene dream shattered into a horrifying nightmare. Discovered brutalized in her own laneway, dressed in nightwear, Sophie's murder plunged a quiet community into shock and ignited a decades-long international mystery. Who would commit such a savage act in such a remote haven? Join us as we journey to the very beginning of this perplexing cold case. We delve into Sophie's life, her connection to Ireland, and the harrowing discovery that launched a major homicide investigation. From the initial, frantic calls to the critical challenges faced by local Gardaí, the scene quickly became a battleground of lost time and compromised evidence. Witness the early, desperate search for answers as police grapple with an unprecedented crime, battling the elements and the clock. Every step, every overlooked detail, every critical decision in those first crucial hours would set the stage for a saga of suspicion, frustration, and a truth that remains stubbornly out of reach. The beautiful facade of West Cork hid a chilling secret. Now, we begin to uncover it. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #EarthworksAudio,#SophieToscanDuPlantier, #WestCorkMurder, #IrishTrueCrime, #Ireland, #France, #Schull, #Paris , #IanBailey,

Murder on the Island Ferry A Mick & Mack Mysteries Novel She boarded the ferry. She never made it to shore. When a woman vanishes during a routine ferry crossing to Toronto’s Ward’s Island and later washes up drowned near Snake Island, it looks like a tragic accident—until the bruises tell a different story. Jeanette Everly wasn’t just a quiet island resident—she was a voice of resistance, rallying her community against powerful forces trying to buy up their homes and pave over their peace. And someone wanted that voice silenced. Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are sent to investigate, but what begins as a simple case of foul play soon unravels into a tangled web of land grabs, forged signatures, and hidden alliances. From cranky dockmasters to retired nuns, slick developers to spurned lovers, everyone on the island has something to hide—and someone to protect. As Mick navigates a storm of secrets and Mack battles seasickness and sandwich deprivation, the detectives must piece together the truth before the next ferry carries away the final clue… or the next victim. Set against the eerie calm of Toronto’s island community, Murder on the Island Ferry is a sharp, witty, and atmospheric mystery—where the water may be still, but danger runs deep. Hop aboard. But keep an eye on the rail. Not everyone disembarks. Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Subscribe to Ontario Cold Cases today so you never miss an episode! Please share your thoughts and questions in the comments. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #ColdCasePodcast , #PodcastMystery , #FictionalPodcast, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder , #Homicide , #RaymondChandler, #AgathaChristie, #DetectiveFiction, #JohnCreasey, #DorothyLSayers, #MickAndMack, #MickAndMackMysteries, #MurderMystery, #CrimeThriller,

Uncover the Hunt for a Killer in “The Gardener’s Grim Harvest: The Bruce McArthur Story” Episode 2: Investigation and Trial In the shadowed streets of Toronto’s Gay Village, a community gripped by fear demanded answers. Eight men—Skandaraj Navaratnam, Abdulbasir Faizi, Majeed Kayhan, Soroush Mahmudi, Kirushna Kumar Kanagaratnam, Dean Lisowick, Selim Esen, and Andrew Kinsman—had vanished, their faces haunting posters and whispered conversations. Behind the disappearances lurked Bruce McArthur, a landscaper whose tools of trade concealed a gruesome secret: the remains of his victims, buried in the very soil he tended. In Episode 2 of The Gardener’s Grim Harvest: The Bruce McArthur Story, host Jay Nicoll of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast takes you inside the investigation that unmasked a monster and the trial that delivered a bittersweet reckoning. From missed clues to a dramatic arrest, this episode unveils the relentless pursuit of justice—and the systemic failures that let a killer roam free for years. A Community’s Cry Ignites a Hunt When whispers of a serial killer grew too loud to ignore, the Gay Village’s resolve forced police to act. The investigation, marred by early missteps, gained momentum with the 2017 disappearance of Andrew Kinsman, whose calendar held a chilling clue: a meeting with “Bruce.” Surveillance, forensic breakthroughs, and a race against time led to McArthur’s arrest—narrowly saving a potential ninth victim. The discovery of remains in planters and a trove of horrific evidence revealed the true scope of his crimes, shaking Toronto to its core. A Courtroom’s Heavy Silence In January 2019, McArthur faced justice, his guilty plea to eight counts of first-degree murder sparing families a grueling trial but not the pain of his atrocities. The courtroom brimmed with grief as evidence of his methodical cruelty—staged photos, twisted keepsakes—came to light. Justice John McMahon branded the crimes “pure evil,” sentencing McArthur to life with no parole for 25 years. Yet, for the families and a wounded community, the victory was tinged with the ache of justice delayed. Join Jay Nicoll as he unravels this gripping chapter of a predator’s downfall. With vivid storytelling and a seasoned investigator’s insight, Episode 2 of The Gardener’s Grim Harvest exposes the flaws that prolonged a killer’s reign and the resilience that brought him down. Tune in to Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast to hear the full story, available wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss the final chapter—subscribe now to catch Episode 3, where Jay explores the aftermath and enduring legacy of this harrowing case. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Episode 1: McArthur and the Victims YouTube - https://youtu.be/gQS8PD_UVV8?si=VbBiQt8y9Z-wWJcv Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #BruceMcArthur , #Toronto , #GayMurders , #GayVillage, #SerialKiller

Shadows of the Past: Toronto's Gay Village Murders of the 1970s and Early 1980s In the heart of Toronto’s vibrant gay village, a sinister shadow fell across the 1970s and early 1980s—a string of brutal, unsolved murders that left a community gripped by fear and a city haunted by questions. Seven men—Arthur, Fred, Jim, Doug, Brian, Sandy, and Billy—met horrific ends, their lives cut short in a wave of violence marked by frenzied stabbings, strangulation, and chilling “overkill.” From the blood-soaked floors of modest apartments to the crowded washroom of the St. Charles Tavern, these crimes painted a grim portrait of a time when prejudice silenced justice and the vulnerable were left defenseless. Join Jay Nicoll, private investigator and host of Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast, as he unravels the chilling details of these forgotten murders. Step into the neon-lit nights of Toronto’s gay village, where disco beats masked a growing dread, and graffiti scrawled in bar bathrooms whispered, “Who’s next?” Each victim’s story is brought to life with heart-wrenching clarity, from Arthur Walkley’s ransacked apartment to Sandy LeBlanc’s slaughterhouse of a home, stabbed over 100 times in a frenzy of rage. But the mystery deepens: could these cold cases be linked to one of Canada’s most notorious serial killers, Bruce McArthur? In 2018, as McArthur’s gruesome crimes came to light, Toronto Police reopened these files, probing whether the young landscaper, then haunting the same bars, was a predator in the making. With no answers yet, the truth remains elusive, and the shadows of the past loom large. Shadows of the Past is a gripping journey into a dark chapter of Toronto’s history, where courage clashed with cruelty, and a community’s fight for justice endures. Will you help uncover the truth? Tune in to Ontario Cold Cases and join the quest to give these men the answers they deserve. Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe today and don’t miss a single episode of this haunting true crime saga. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Harold Walkley: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/harold-walkley/ Fred Fontaine: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/fred-fontaine/ James Stewart Kennedy: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/james-stewart-kennedy/ James Douglas Taylor: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/10/01/james-douglas-taylor/ Brian Dana Latocki: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/brian-dana-latocki/ Alexander “Sandy” Leblanc: YouTube - https://youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?si=kzL7lN_x8U1oTDq7 William Duncan Robinson: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/william-duncan-robinson/ Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #GayVillage , #GayMurders , #BruceMcArthur , #HaroldWalkley, #FredFontaine , #JamesStewartKennedy , #JamesTaylor, #BrianLatocki , #SandyLeBlanc , #WilliamDuncanRobinson , #Toronto

Shadows of the Past - Toronto's Gay Village Murders of the 1970s and Early 1980s This Sunday, July 27, on Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast, we step into the shadows of Toronto’s past—a city pulsing with life, but hiding a deadly secret. In the 1970s, Toronto’s gay village was a sanctuary… until it became a hunting ground. Seven men—Arthur, Fred, Jim, Doug, Brian, Sandy, Billy—brutally murdered. Stabbed, beaten, strangled, their lives stolen in blood-soaked apartments and barroom corners. I’m Jay Nicoll, private investigator, and I’m digging into these cold cases—unsolved, untouched for decades. The St. Charles Tavern, a neon-lit refuge, was their last stop. Graffiti in the bathrooms screamed, “Who’s next?” Was it one killer stalking the night? Or a wave of hate that silenced a community? And then… a chilling question: Could these murders be linked to Canada’s notorious serial killer, Bruce McArthur? From blood-stained carpets to a city gripped by fear, we’ll uncover the lives lost, the clues left behind, and the fight for justice that burns to this day. Arthur Walkley, stabbed in his ransacked home. Fred Fontaine, beaten in a barroom, clinging to life for months. Sandy LeBlanc, a disco king, slaughtered in a frenzy. This is Ontario Cold Cases. These men deserve answers. You might hold the key. Call 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS. Join me this Sunday, July 27, as we unravel Shadows of the Past: Toronto’s Gay Village Murders. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Harold Walkley: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/harold-walkley/ Fred Fontaine: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/fred-fontaine/ James Stewart Kennedy: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/james-stewart-kennedy/ James Douglas Taylor: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/10/01/james-douglas-taylor/ Brian Dana Latocki: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/brian-dana-latocki/ Alexander “Sandy” Leblanc: YouTube - https://youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?si=kzL7lN_x8U1oTDq7 William Duncan Robinson: https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/william-duncan-robinson/ Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #GayVillage , #GayMurders , #BruceMcArthur , #HaroldWalkley, #FredFontaine , #JamesStewartKennedy , #JamesTaylor, #BrianLatocki , #SandyLeBlanc , #WilliamDuncanRobinson , #Toronto

The Gardner Museum Heist Episode 4: Current Status and Ongoing Efforts Will the Stolen Masterpieces Ever Return? The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist—a $500 million theft that shocked the world—remains unsolved, but hope burns eternal. In Episode 4: Current Status and Ongoing Efforts, the gripping finale of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast’s World True Crime Thursday series, host Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations brings you to July 2025, where the search for 13 stolen masterpieces continues. From the mafia’s deadly grip to dead-end leads, the trail of Rembrandt’s “The Storm on the Sea of Galilee” and Vermeer’s “The Concert” has gone cold. Yet, new clues—a 2015 video hinting at guard Rick Abath’s role, retired FBI agent Geoff Kelly’s 2024 sightings, and Anthony Amore’s upcoming book “The Rembrandt Heist”—keep the mystery alive. With a $10 million reward and the museum’s relentless campaigns, the fight to reclaim these treasures is far from over. But can a case this old, with suspects long gone, ever be solved? Tune in to Episode 4: Current Status and Ongoing Efforts on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast to explore the heist’s lasting wound and the hope that endures. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen—don’t miss the thrilling conclusion! Because every case deserves answers, and every masterpiece belongs home. Subscribe now to stay with us for every mystery! Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases The Gardner Museum Heist, Episode 1: The Heist The Heist That Shook the World YouTube - https://youtu.be/gmSxcHrR25w?si=Wnucmrq_mC-FGkfw Episode 2: Early Leads and Suspects YouTube - https://youtu.be/Th21h2X5SGo?si=ky1ScYQZpG4-HfaZ Episode 3: The Mafia Connection YouTube - https://youtu.be/__dPrQt7cys?si=ebYDAWhoWuIr9bOf Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #Boston, #USA , #GardnerMuseumHeist, #Rembrandt, #Vermeer, #Degas, #Heist, #ArtTheft, #WhiteyBulger,

Who Is She? A Mick & Mack Mystery Inspired by a True Story Toronto, 1949. When a young wife and mother vanishes after her shift at a Danforth Avenue diner, detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are called in to investigate. What begins as a routine missing persons case quickly turns into something darker: whispers of a man in a brown delivery truck, a suitcase found in the Don Valley, and a local mechanic who flees town without a trace. The deeper they dig, the colder the trail becomes—until all that's left is a map of unanswered questions and a feeling in Mick’s gut that something terrible was buried… somewhere close. With no body, no suspect, and no way to prove what they suspect, the case is shelved. Forgotten by most. But not by Mick. Toronto, 1995. Demolition crews tear up the concrete floor of an old car dealership—poured in 1949—and discover what was hidden beneath it for nearly half a century: a woman’s bones, red-blonde hair, a dental plate, and the truth. Her killer may never be known. But maybe, just maybe… her name can be. “She was found at last… but her name, even now, remains a mystery.” Who Is She? is a chilling and emotional Mick & Mack mystery inspired by the unsolved case of the Robertson Motors Jane Doe. It’s a story about the victims we forget, the justice that takes too long, and the quiet persistence of those who never stop looking. Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Subscribe to Ontario Cold Cases today so you never miss an episode! Please share your thoughts and questions in the comments. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #ColdCasePodcast , #PodcastMystery , #FictionalPodcast, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder , #Homicide , #RaymondChandler, #AgathaChristie, #DetectiveFiction, #JohnCreasey, #DorothyLSayers, #MickAndMack, #MickAndMackMysteries, #MurderMystery, #CrimeThriller,

The Gardener's Grim Harvest: The Bruce McArthur Story Episode 1: McArthur and the Victims In the heart of Toronto’s Gay Village, a sanctuary turned sinister. Men began to vanish—fathers, dreamers, friends—leaving behind only whispers and weathered posters fluttering on lampposts. Unseen, a predator thrived among them: Bruce McArthur, the jovial landscaper whose hands shaped gardens and hid horrors. By day, he trimmed lawns with precision. By night, he stole lives with chilling intent. Eight men—Skanda, Abdulbasir, Majeed, Soroush, Kirushna, Dean, Selim, and Andrew—fell to his shadow, their remains buried in the soil of the very community that embraced him. For years, the Village trembled with unease, its trust eroding as the disappearances mounted. But the truth couldn’t stay buried forever. When one loss struck too close, a community’s cries pierced the silence, forcing a reluctant investigation into the light. What emerged was a portrait of a monster cloaked in normalcy—and a fight for justice that refused to fade. Join Jay Nicoll, host of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, as he digs into the chilling layers of Bruce McArthur’s crimes. In this gripping three-part series, we unveil the lives taken, the investigation’s stumbles and triumphs, and the resilience of a community reclaiming its soul. Tune in to “The Gardener’s Grim Harvest: The Bruce McArthur Story” and confront the shadows of one of Canada’s darkest chapters. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #BruceMcArthur , #Toronto , #GayMurders , #GayVillage,

38 Years of Silence: The Hunt for Margaret McWilliam’s Killer A Routine Jog. A Brutal Attack. A Mystery That Refuses to Die. On a warm August evening in 1987, 21-year-old Margaret McWilliam laced up her running shoes and stepped out for a jog in Toronto’s Warden Woods Park. It was a routine she knew well—a moment of peace in her busy life as a student and part-time worker. But that night, she wouldn’t return. Somewhere along the familiar path, a predator was waiting. Ambushed, dragged into the shadows, and subjected to a vicious assault, Margaret fought for her life. Her body was discovered the next morning, leaving behind a crime scene that would haunt investigators for decades. A distinctive shoe print from a rare Korean-made runner—sold only at Bata Shoe Stores—earned the case its chilling nickname: the “Cinderella Murder.” Yet, despite this clue and a DNA profile extracted years later, her killer remains a ghost. For 38 years, Margaret’s family has lived with the unbearable weight of unanswered questions. Who was the man seen fleeing the park that night? Why has the DNA evidence led to a dead end? And could new forensic breakthroughs finally unmask the predator who stole a daughter, a friend, and a future? In this gripping episode of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast, host Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations takes you deep into the heart of Toronto’s most enduring mystery. Uncover the suspects who slipped through the cracks—like the infamous Paul Bernardo and Russell Williams—and explore why they were ruled out. Hear the pleas of Margaret’s mother, Charlotte, whose relentless pursuit of justice echoes through the decades. And learn how cutting-edge genetic genealogy might hold the key to breaking the silence. This is more than a cold case—it’s a call to action. With every listen, you join the fight to bring Margaret’s killer to justice. Tune in, and help us ensure that no victim is forgotten. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #Scarborough , #MargaretMcWilliam

38 Years of Silence: The Hunt for Margaret McWilliam’s Killer A Routine Jog. A Brutal Attack. A Mystery That Refuses to Die. August 27, 1987. A warm Toronto evening. Margaret McWilliam, a 21-year-old student with a bright future, laces up her running shoes for a jog in Warden Woods Park. It’s a routine she knows well—until it becomes her last. Ambushed. Dragged into the shadows. Brutally murdered. Nearly four decades later, her killer remains a phantom. I’m Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations, and join us this Sunday July 20th on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Step into the haunting mystery of the “Cinderella Murder”—a case defined by a single shoe print, a DNA clue with no name, and a family’s unrelenting search for answers. A distinctive Korean-made runner. Skin cells on her sweater holding the killer’s identity. A witness spotting a man fleeing the scene—red hat, muscular build, gone into the night. Suspects like Paul Bernardo and Russell Williams came up—then faded away. The truth stays buried, but hope isn’t lost. With genetic genealogy lighting the way in cold cases, could 38 years of silence finally shatter? Join me as we unravel the clues, feel the heartbreak, and call on you to help bring justice to Margaret McWilliam—a daughter, a friend, a life stolen too soon. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Margaret’s story is waiting—and her killer’s time may be running out. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #Scarborough , #MargaretMcWilliam

The Gardner Museum Heist Episode 3: The Mafia Connection Uncover the Mob’s Secrets in the Gardner Museum Heist! Dive into the shadowy underworld of 1990s Boston with Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast as we continue our World True Crime Thursday series. In Episode 3: The Mafia Connection, host Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations pulls you into the heart of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist—the $500 million theft that left the art world reeling. The trail of 13 stolen masterpieces—Rembrandt’s stormy seascapes, Vermeer’s priceless The Concert, Degas’ delicate sketches—has gone cold. Early suspects like guard Rick Abath and crime lord Whitey Bulger led nowhere, but a new theory emerges: the Boston mafia, with its iron grip on the city, might hold the key. From Robert Donati’s rumored plan to trade the art for a mobster’s freedom to Carmello Merlino’s failed 1999 sting, the FBI chases a rogues’ gallery of mob figures—only to hit walls of silence and death. Were the paintings a mob bargaining chip, hidden in a safe house, or lost forever? Join Jay as he unravels the Patriarca crime family’s deadly web, where every lead is a gamble and every suspect’s secrets are buried deep. Episode 3: The Mafia Connection is a pulse-pounding dive into a case that refuses to be solved. Because every mystery deserves a voice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and don’t miss the thrilling conclusion in Episode 4! Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases The Gardner Museum Heist, Episode 1: The Heist The Heist That Shook the World Uploaded to YouTube - https://youtu.be/gmSxcHrR25w?si=Wnucmrq_mC-FGkfw The Gardner Museum Heist, Episode 2: Early Leads and Suspects The Hunt for Stolen Masterpieces Begins! Uploaded to YouTube - https://youtu.be/Th21h2X5SGo?si=ky1ScYQZpG4-HfaZ Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #Boston, #USA , #GardnerMuseumHeist, #Rembrandt, #Vermeer, #Degas, #Heist, #ArtTheft, #WhiteyBulger,

The Restorer’s Redemption A Mick & Mack Mystery “A forged past. A burning truth. And a ghost who never died…” When a priceless medieval manuscript is revealed to be a forgery during a glittering Toronto gallery gala, famed art restorer Nicholas Hawthorne becomes the prime suspect in a scandal that could destroy his career—and his freedom. But Nick insists the manuscript was real when it left his hands. Someone switched it. Someone who knows his secrets. Enter Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely, two sharp-witted investigators with a knack for uncovering the rot beneath the varnish. As they dig into the origins of the piece, a sinister signature reemerges: a symbol used during World War II by a master forger known only as Ordo—a ghost from Nick’s past, presumed dead in Prague. Teaming up with the brilliant and enigmatic Eve Whitmore, and rare book dealer Edward Thornton, Mick and Mack follow a trail of elegant forgeries, coded war-time documents, and twisted vendettas through Toronto’s elite art world. But when the forgeries begin appearing at high-profile auctions—and a deadly fire is set to erase the evidence—the case becomes a race against time. Now Nick must confront the one man who matches his skill... and his sins. Because some forgeries are more than fakes. Some are messages. And some are traps. Praise for Mick & Mack Mysteries: “Smart, stylish, and packed with wit—Toronto’s answer to Holmes and Watson, with a splash of noir and a twist of Cold War espionage.” Perfect for fans of historical mysteries, wartime intrigue, and art-world deception. Available in podcast form on Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Subscribe now—because some stories are too good to be true. Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Subscribe to Ontario Cold Cases today so you never miss an episode! Please share your thoughts and questions in the comments. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #ColdCasePodcast , #PodcastMystery , #FictionalPodcast, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder , #Homicide , #RaymondChandler, #AgathaChristie, #DetectiveFiction, #JohnCreasey, #DorothyLSayers, #MickAndMack, #MickAndMackMysteries, #MurderMystery, #CrimeThriller,

The Unsolved Mystery of Superman's Fall: The Death of George Reeves The Man of Steel. The Hollywood Dream. The Unsolved Murder. On a quiet summer morning in June 1959, Hollywood reeled from an impossible headline: Superman was dead. Not the invincible hero, but George Reeves, the beloved actor who brought him to life for millions. His death, officially ruled a suicide, quickly became Tinseltown's most enduring and unsettling mystery—a cold case that continues to baffle and divide. But how could the Man of Steel fall? Beneath the official verdict lies a web of shocking inconsistencies: a gun wiped clean of fingerprints, no gunpowder residue, conflicting reports of one shot heard versus three bullets fired, and a shell casing found in an impossible location. Unexplained bruises on Reeves' body hint at a struggle, while the 45-minute delay in calling police screams of a compromised scene. Enter the shadowy figures: a distraught fiancée whose bizarre comments preceded the fatal shot , and a jilted lover whose powerful, mob-connected husband allegedly controlled the very funeral home where Reeves' body was prepared. Even the high-profile attorney hired by Reeves' mother mysteriously dropped the case, whispering of "very bad people" involved. Was it the despair of a typecast actor, a tragic accident fueled by a drunken argument, or a sinister act orchestrated by powerful forces in the murky depths of old Hollywood? Decades later, the truth remains shrouded in mystery. Join Ontario Cold Cases as we delve into the perplexing final moments of George Reeves, where the questions linger, the theories persist, and the silence of that Benedict Canyon bedroom continues to echo. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #GeorgeReeves, #Superman, #Hollywood , #LosAngeles , #USA,

The Bloody Palm Print: Unmasking the Killer of Lawrence Cowan In 1976, the quiet, close-knit community of Smiths Falls, Ontario, was shattered by a brutal act of violence. Lawrence Cowan, the beloved owner of Cowan's Dairy Bar—a cherished local landmark—was senselessly murdered during a masked armed robbery. The perpetrator vanished into the night, leaving behind a scene of horror and a single, chilling clue: a bloody palm print on a door frame. For nearly five decades, this print has held the key to a profound mystery, a silent testament to a killer who walked free. The town grieved, a young witness was forever scarred, and a family was forced to leave their home, all while justice remained elusive. Now, with the astonishing advancements in forensic technology, that solitary clue offers a glimmer of hope. Can modern science finally unmask the killer? Will the enduring silence surrounding Lawrence Cowan's death finally be broken? Join Ontario Cold Cases: Canada's True Crime Podcast as we delve into this haunting unsolved mystery. Explore the fateful night, the decades of unanswered questions, and the unwavering pursuit of truth. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #SmithsFalls , #LawrenceCowan,

The Bloody Palm Print: Unmasking the Killer of Lawrence Cowan (Trailer) In the quiet heart of Smiths Falls, Ontario, a chilling secret has festered for nearly five decades. September 3rd, 1976. A beloved local figure, Lawrence Cowan, owner of the iconic Cowan's Dairy Bar, is brutally gunned down during a masked robbery. The killer vanishes, leaving behind a scene of unspeakable horror... and one crucial, blood-soaked clue. A single, bloody palm print. The sole tangible link to a phantom assailant. For years, it was a dead end, a silent testament to a killer who walked free, while a family grieved and a town remained gripped by fear. But time changes everything. Decades later, the relentless march of forensic science offers a glimmer of hope. Can cutting-edge technology finally crack a case thought long cold? Will this single print, buried in history, finally reveal the face of a murderer? Join us this Sunday July 13, on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast, as we peel back the layers of a crime that refuses to be forgotten. We'll revisit the fateful night, explore the agonizing wait for justice, and ask the burning question: Is it finally time to unmask the killer of Lawrence Cowan? Don't miss "The Bloody Palm Print: Unmasking the Killer of Lawrence Cowan." Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #SmithsFalls , #LawrenceCowan,

The Gardner Museum Heist Episode 2: Early Leads and Suspects The Hunt for Stolen Masterpieces Begins! In the dead of night, they struck—a daring heist that stripped the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum of $500 million in art. Now, the chase is on. Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast takes you back to 1990 Boston in Episode 2: Early Leads and Suspects of our World True Crime Thursday series, hosted by Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations. The FBI scrambles to unravel a crime with no fingerprints, no footage, and a trail gone cold. Was it Rick Abath, the guard with a suspicious door-opening stunt? Whitey Bulger, Boston’s untouchable crime lord? Or Robert Donati, a mobster whose murder hints at deadly secrets? A mysterious 1994 letter teases hope, but every clue crumbles. Join us as we navigate a web of suspects, dead ends, and tantalizing what-ifs in this gripping four-part series. Who pulled off the heist of the century, and where are Rembrandt’s and Vermeer’s masterpieces now? Tune in to Episode 2: Early Leads and Suspects to follow the evidence—and don’t miss the twists to come! Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases The Gardner Museum Heist, Episode 1: The Heist The Heist That Shook the World Uploaded to YouTube - https://youtu.be/gmSxcHrR25w?si=Wnucmrq_mC-FGkfw Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #Boston, #USA , #GardnerMuseumHeist, #Rembrandt, #Vermeer, #Degas, #Heist, #ArtTheft, #WhiteyBulger,

The Private Investigators Convention A Mick & Mack Mystery As heard on Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast They came to toast the best in the business. One of them came to kill. Toronto, 1950. The chandeliers of the Royal York Hotel gleam, the band plays smooth jazz, and the world’s greatest private eyes gather for a convention of crime-solvers, cloak-and-dagger panels, and one very prestigious award. But when a famous publisher is found murdered in a locked suite—shot through the heart with no weapon in sight—suspicion turns inward. Every guest is a suspect. Every alibi is questionable. And the one thing harder than solving a perfect murder… is solving it in a ballroom full of detectives. Enter Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely—Toronto’s finest (and most reluctant) gumshoes—dragged into the fray as egos clash, secrets surface, and silk scarves start turning up in all the wrong places. When Vicky Langford, a rising star in the field, is kidnapped mid-convention, the case becomes personal—and the clues point to betrayal, blackmail, and one very dangerous bestseller. With suspects including a pompous Belgian sleuth, a foppish British lord, and a hard-boiled American gumshoe drowning in whisky, The Private Investigators Convention is a witty, whip-smart whodunnit full of banter, twists, and vintage intrigue. Because in a hotel full of detectives... someone had the audacity to commit the perfect crime. Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Subscribe to Ontario Cold Cases today so you never miss an episode! Please share your thoughts and questions in the comments. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #ColdCasePodcast , #PodcastMystery , #FictionalPodcast, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder , #Homicide , #RaymondChandler, #AgathaChristie, #DetectiveFiction, #JohnCreasey, #DorothyLSayers, #MickAndMack, #MickAndMackMysteries, #MurderMystery, #CrimeThriller,

Tom Thomson: Life, Art, and Canada's Enduring Mystery The wilderness held his genius. It also claimed his life. Tom Thomson, the visionary artist who captured the untamed soul of Canada, vanished into the depths of Algonquin Park in July 1917, just weeks shy of his 40th birthday. The official verdict: accidental drowning. But over a century later, the chilling questions persist, echoing through the very landscapes he immortalized. His upturned canoe was found, but his body surfaced eight days later—an unusually long time—bearing a violent bruise on his temple and fishing line eerily wrapped around his ankle. Conflicting witness accounts, whispers of a drunken brawl, and a rumored secret pregnancy with a local woman only deepened the shadows. Was it a tragic accident, a desperate suicide, or something far more sinister? From the last sighting with a man who owed him money, to threats from a volatile acquaintance, the suspects and motives are as murky as the lake that swallowed him. And what of the shocking discovery of bones in a shallow grave decades later, challenging the very location of his final rest? TOM THOMSON: LIFE, ART, AND CANADA'S ENDURING MYSTERY plunges into the heart of Canada's most captivating unsolved case. Explore the life of the artistic icon, his profound connection to the wild, and the masterpieces that defined a nation. Then, confront the unsettling evidence, the conflicting theories, and the whispers of a century-old cover-up. The truth lies buried, but the mystery lives on. Dare to uncover it? Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #CanoeLake , #TomThomson , #AlgonquinPark , #GroupOfSeven , #LawrenHarris , #FredVarley, #AYJackson,

The Lost Boys of Pickering - A Canadian Tragedy A True Crime Mystery from Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast Six teenage friends. One late-night adventure. Zero answers. In the early hours of St. Patrick’s Day 1995, six high school boys vanished from the icy shores of Lake Ontario. What began as a night of celebration in Pickering, Ontario quickly turned into one of Canada’s most baffling mysteries. They were seen on grainy surveillance footage, heard revving a stolen motorboat—and then, nothing. No bodies. No wreckage. Not a single trace. For nearly thirty years, the families of Jay Boyle, Chad Smith, Robbie Rumboldt, Jamie Lefebvre, Michael Cummins, and Danny Higgins have waited. Hoped. Mourned. And asked the same chilling question: What really happened that night on the water? Was it a reckless joyride gone wrong? Or something far darker? In this gripping and meticulously reported special from Ontario Cold Cases, host Jay Nicoll dives deep into the case that haunts a generation. Featuring the tireless efforts of private investigator Bruce Ricketts, shocking gaps in the police investigation, overlooked surveillance footage, and a trail of theories—from tragic accident to sinister foul play—The Lost Boys of Pickering is a haunting journey into a night that changed six families forever. One cold lake. Six missing boys. And a mystery that refuses to stay buried. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #Pickering , #LostBoysOfPickering , #LakeOntario

The Lost Boys of Pickering - A Canadian Tragedy (Trailer) Six teenage boys. A stolen boat. A freezing lake in the middle of the night. And then… nothing. On St. Patrick’s Day, 1995, six friends from Pickering vanished without a trace. No bodies. No wreckage. Not a single answer. Was it a tragic accident? Or something far more sinister? Join myself, Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations, this Sunday, July 6th as we unravel one of Canada’s most baffling disappearances—from marina surveillance footage… to botched investigations… to the theories that won’t let this case rest. This is The Lost Boys of Pickering. Only on Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #Pickering, #LostBoysOfPickering, #LakeOntario,

The Gardner Museum Heist, Episode 1: The Heist The Heist That Shook the World In the early hours of March 18, 1990, as Boston reeled from St. Patrick’s Day revelry, two men in police uniforms slipped into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. In a brazen 81-minute spree, they outsmarted lax security, duped the night guards, and made off with 13 irreplaceable masterpieces—works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Degas—valued at an astonishing half a billion dollars. Then, they vanished, leaving behind empty frames and a mystery that’s haunted the art world for 35 years. Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast dives into this audacious crime with a gripping four-part World True Crime Thursday series. Hosted by Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations, we’ll take you inside the Venetian palace-turned-crime scene, reveal the guards’ fateful decisions, and trace the trail of clues into Boston’s shadowy underworld. Where did the art go? Who pulled off the heist of the century? Tune in for Episode 1: The Heist, and step into the night that changed art history forever. The search for answers starts here. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #Boston, #USA , #GardnerMuseumHeist, #Rembrandt, #Vermeer, #Degas, #Heist, #ArtTheft,

Murder at Maple Leaf Stadium A Mick & Mack Mystery Toronto, 1949. The crowd roars. The bat cracks. And a body hits the dirt. Slugger Johnny “Jolt” Jensen rounds third under the glow of the Maple Leaf Stadium lights—only to collapse dead at home plate. What looked like a thrilling game turns into a deadly scandal as whispers of poison, gambling, and game-fixing ripple through the stands. Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are called in to keep a lid on the investigation before the press catches wind. But the deeper they dig, the stranger the box score becomes: a coded notebook disguised as stats, a batboy taking secret signals, and a charming ex-ballplayer turned flashy bookie with his fingers in every dugout from Buffalo to Baltimore. At the heart of the mystery is Patches O’Sullivan—too smooth to be innocent, too cocky to be clean—and the unstoppable Rosie “Reds” DeLuca, tavern queen and thorn in every crook’s side. With rising sports magnate Jack Kent Cooke watching from the wings, Mick and Mack must uncover the truth before the next pitch—and the next body—drops. Because in postwar Toronto, even the cleanest game can hide a killer in the crowd. Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Subscribe to Ontario Cold Cases today so you never miss an episode! Please share your thoughts and questions in the comments. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #ColdCasePodcast , #PodcastMystery , #FictionalPodcast, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder , #Homicide , #RaymondChandler, #AgathaChristie, #DetectiveFiction, #JohnCreasey, #DorothyLSayers, #MickAndMack, #MickAndMackMysteries, #MurderMystery, #CrimeThriller,

Hidden Horror: The Adam Strong Investigation In the quiet city of Oshawa, Ontario, a seemingly ordinary man hid a monstrous secret. Adam Strong, a reclusive basement dweller, was a predator who preyed on the vulnerable. His victims, Rori Hache and Kandis Fitzpatrick, were young women with bright futures, their lives tragically cut short. When a plumber’s gruesome discovery led to Strong’s arrest, it marked the beginning of a harrowing investigation that would uncover years of hidden horror. In this episode of Ontario Cold Cases, host Jay Nicoll delves into the meticulous police work, the emotional trial, and the community’s quest for justice. Through detailed storytelling and expert insights, we honor Rori and Kandis’s memories while exploring the dark underbelly of a city that'll never be the same. Join us as we unravel one of Ontario’s most chilling cases and reflect on the enduring impact of these senseless tragedies. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #AdamStrong, #RoriHache, #KandisFitzpatrick, #Oshawa

Siding with Bad Guys Activists targeting revolutionary crime-fighting tool “The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”— Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan Particularly if you’re a crime victim in Canada. One of the most revolutionary developments in solving murders, sex assaults, and identifying John and Jane Does has now come under the scrutiny of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. A nearly 10,000-word opus entitled, Guardrails for Police Use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy in Ontario, obtained by the Toronto Sun, is packed with bureaucratese. The commission wants “guardrails” to derail police snooping in DNA databases. But cops don’t do that now. They are not allowed. Internet Genetic Genealogy has been the big bang in homicide investigations. In Toronto alone, 59 murders and sexual assaults have been cleared, along with the identification of those nameless individuals who ended up dead. You may know the names: Christine Jessop, Erin Gilmour, Susan Tice and scores of others. For the report, the commission invited a wide swath of people and groups to give their input. That includes cops, community groups and a slew of activists. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. From the files of: [email protected] @HunterTOSun Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #MMIWG , #DNA, #Geneticgenealogy

The Enduring Mystery of Mistie Murray On a warm spring evening in May 1995, 16-year-old Mistie Murray stepped out of her dance class in the quiet town of Goderich, Ontario—and vanished into the night. No footsteps, no witnesses, no trace. What happened next would shatter a family, stun a close-knit community, and leave a mystery that has defied answers for nearly three decades. In this pulse-pounding episode of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, host Jay Nicoll, founder of Nicoll Investigations, plunges into the haunting disappearance that still echoes through the streets of Goderich. With razor-sharp expertise, Jay reconstructs that fateful day: the last sighting in the town square, the desperate searches along Lake Huron’s shores, and the chilling suspicion that fell on Mistie’s stepfather, Steven Murray. A trial gripped the nation—yet an acquittal left the case dangling in shadow, with no body, no evidence, and a truth that refuses to surface. Was Mistie snatched by a stranger lurking in the twilight? Did she stumble into a tragic accident, swallowed by the lake or the woods? Or does the key lie closer to home, buried in secrets yet untold? As Jay unravels the theories and confronts the emotional wreckage left behind, one question burns: What really happened to Mistie Murray? Join Ontario Cold Cases as we peel back the layers of this decades-old enigma, inviting you—the listener—to help crack a case that’s haunted Canada since 1995. Tune in, dig deep, and be part of the search for justice. Because Mistie’s story isn’t over—and the truth is still out there, waiting to be found. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #MistieMurray, #Goderich,

The Enduring Mystery of Mistie Murray - Trailer On a warm spring evening in 1995, the quaint town of Goderich, Ontario—nestled along the shimmering shores of Lake Huron—was forever changed. Sixteen-year-old Mistie Murray stepped out of her dance class… and vanished into thin air. She was supposed to walk home. She never arrived. What happened to Mistie Murray? A small town gripped by fear. A family shattered by suspicion. Her stepfather, Steven Murray, the last to see her—later charged, tried, and acquitted. But the mystery only deepened. Was it a stranger in the shadows? A deadly secret hidden in plain sight? Or a truth too chilling to face? For nearly 30 years, answers have eluded us. Now, Ontario Cold Cases is digging into the case that refuses to rest. Join myself, Jay Nicoll, as we piece together the haunting timeline, uncover the theories, and confronts the questions that still echo through Goderich. This Sunday, June 29, step into a mystery that’s as captivating as it is unsolved. Mistie Murray disappeared without a trace—but the truth is out there. Will we find it? Don’t miss The Enduring Mystery of Mistie Murray—this Sunday on Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Subscribe now and uncover the secrets of a case that’s haunted a town for decades. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #MistieMurray, #Goderich,

The Bennington Triangle: Vermont's Unsolved Disappearances In the wild heart of Vermont’s Bennington Triangle, a chilling enigma unfolded between 1945 and 1950. Five people vanished without a trace—Middie Rivers, a seasoned hunter; Paula Jean Welden, an 18-year-old college student; James Tedford, a veteran who disappeared from a moving bus; Paul Jepson, an 8-year-old boy; and Frieda Langer, a camper whose body was later found, offering no answers. Each case is a haunting puzzle, marked by exhaustive searches and lingering mysteries. Join host Jay Nicoll, lead investigator at Nicoll Investigations, in this gripping installment of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast. As part of the True Crime Thursday series, Jay crosses borders to explore these perplexing vanishings tied to Glastenbury Mountain’s rugged expanse. From Paula Welden’s infamous 1946 disappearance that reshaped Vermont’s history to James Tedford’s inexplicable exit three years later to the day, this episode uncovers the eerie details, the investigations that faltered, and the theories—natural, human, or otherworldly—that still swirl around the Triangle. What force claimed these lives in just five years? Tune in to "The Bennington Triangle: Vermont's Unsolved Disappearances" and step into a mystery that has defied answers for nearly 80 years. Subscribe now and decide for yourself what secrets lie hidden in Vermont’s shadowed wilderness. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #Vermont, #BenningtonTriangle, #PaulaJeanWelden,

The Canoe of Shadows A Mick & Mack Mystery Deep in the misty reaches of Algonquin Park, a local artist is found dead in Canoe Lake—eerily echoing the fate of famed painter Tom Thomson in 1917. Officially, it’s a tragic accident. Unofficially? The lake remembers. Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are sent north to investigate—but as they delve into the mystery, they uncover more than just a death. A haunted canvas. Whispers in the woods. Shadowy figures that vanish in the mist. And a legacy soaked in silence. The deeper they go, the more the lines blur between past and present, art and madness, justice and vengeance. Is someone using the legend of Tom Thomson to commit murder—or has the painter’s restless spirit returned to finish his final brushstroke? As strange visions, buried secrets, and supernatural signs converge, Mick and Mack must uncover the truth before the lake claims another. Some mysteries fade. Others are painted in shadow. Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Subscribe to Ontario Cold Cases today so you never miss an episode! Please share your thoughts and questions in the comments. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #ColdCasePodcast , #PodcastMystery , #FictionalPodcast, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder , #Homicide , #RaymondChandler, #AgathaChristie, #DetectiveFiction, #JohnCreasey, #DorothyLSayers, #MickAndMack, #MickAndMackMysteries, #MurderMystery, #CrimeThriller, #CanoeLake, #AlgonquinPark, #GroupOfSeven, #TomThomson, #LawrenHarris,

Case as cold as Snow By Brad Hunter, Toronto Sun Angelien Quesnelle was murdered in 1991 and, for 34 years, her family has lived without answers. OPP investigators have never stopped searching for her killer, relentless in their pursuit of the truth. On Monday, the OPP announced that they had arrested and charged suspected serial killer, David Snow in the long-unsolved cold case murder in the Bancroft area. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. [email protected] @HUnterTOSun Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #DavidSnow, #Aspley, #Peterborough , #Bancroft, #IanBlackburn, #NancyBlackburn, #AngelienQuesnelle,

Cold Cases Remain Unsolved Scolding, posturing has not solved one MMIWG cold case We all remember the scoldings. Daily, we were told that the crisis of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) was our fault. In some ways, it was true, but in most ways, it wasn’t. So we launched a commission that cost a zillion dollars and had a pre-determined outcome. Reality, however, scorched the commission’s narrative and that of Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government. Now, six years after the final report was released in 2019, with a so-called action plan, Red Dress Days and myriad other faculty lounge-inspired endeavours, MMIWG remains a national crisis. Little has been done except for the go-to vibes. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. From the files of: [email protected] @HunterTOSun Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #MMIWG

The Disappearance of Jami Furnandiz On a crisp autumn morning in October 1997, 18-year-old Jami Furnandiz dropped off her toddler son, Stefan, at a daycare in Port Perry, Ontario—and vanished without a trace. A devoted young mother with her son’s name tattooed on her ankle, Jami was balancing high school and parenthood when she disappeared, leaving behind a shattered family and a small town gripped by unease. Nearly three decades later, her fate remains a chilling enigma. Was she hitchhiking back from Oshawa when something went horribly wrong? Did she cross paths with a predator on that quiet stretch of road? Or does the truth lie closer to home? With no suspects, no solid leads, and a trail long gone cold, the Durham Regional Police investigation has stalled—but the questions linger, as do the theories: foul play, a tragic accident, or something more sinister. In The Disappearance of Jami Furnandiz, host Jay Nicoll of Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast unravels the haunting details of that fateful day—the last sighting in her black Doc Martens, the desperate searches, and the unrelenting pain of Jami’s mother, Connie, who still sheds a tear every day. This is more than a mystery; it’s a story of love, loss, and a community forever changed. Join us as we delve into one of Canada’s most baffling unsolved cases. Could you hold the key to the truth? Listen now, share Jami’s story, and help bring answers to a family that refuses to give up. Because every cold case deserves a breakthrough—and every victim deserves justice. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #JamiFurnandiz , #PortPerry , #Oshawa,

Murder in Manitoba: The Cold Case of Glenda Morrisseau In the summer of 1991, 19-year-old Glenda Morrisseau—a vibrant Indigenous woman from Sagkeeng First Nation—vanished from a Winnipeg street after a night with family. Three weeks later, her body was found in a desolate St. Boniface scrapyard, brutally beaten and bound. Thirty-four years on, her killer remains at large. In this gripping true crime narrative, Jay Nicoll, host of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, unravels the haunting mystery of Glenda’s murder. From her abduction in a dark station wagon to the systemic failures that left her case unsolved, Nicoll exposes the deep wounds of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) crisis. Through the voices of Glenda’s family—her brother Mitchell, her mother Evelyn—and community advocates, this story reveals a fight for justice against a backdrop of indifference. Why has Glenda’s case gone cold? Can new leads bring closure? Murder in Manitoba is a powerful call to remember, to act, and to honor a life stolen too soon. If you have information, contact the Winnipeg Police Service at 204-986-6222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #GlendaMorrisseau, #KellyMorrisseau , #Winnipeg , #StBoniface,

Blood on the Bluffs A man of science takes a fatal fall… or was he pushed? A Mick & Mack Mystery When celebrated geologist Dr. Clifford Baines is found dead at the base of the Scarborough Bluffs, the fall seems tragic—but accidental. That is, until Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely uncover missing notes, a bitter land dispute, and a legend buried deep beneath the cliffside soil. As developers clash with environmentalists and rumors of Loyalist gold resurface, Mick and Mack find themselves chasing more than just a killer — they're unearthing secrets long hidden by stone, greed, and time itself. With sharp banter, a feisty birdwatcher who refuses to be interrogated, and a shovel full of misdirection, Blood on the Bluffs is a classic whodunnit with a very Canadian edge. Progress has a price. Some are willing to kill for it. Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Subscribe to Ontario Cold Cases today so you never miss an episode! Please share your thoughts and questions in the comments. Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCases Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/ Ontario Cold Cases - Substack https://substack.com/@ontariocoldcase For more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1 @PlayMorePods #OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #ColdCasePodcast , #PodcastMystery , #FictionalPodcast, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder , #Homicide , #RaymondChandler, #AgathaChristie, #DetectiveFiction, #JohnCreasey, #DorothyLSayers, #MickAndMack, #MickAndMackMysteries, #MurderMystery, #CrimeThriller,