True Crime Real Time

Monday, December 22, 1975, was a busy day in Dartmouth, a small eastern Canadian city bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The weather was getting colder, and the nights were at their longest. It had snowed a bit that day, but it was relatively mild for the time of year. Cpl. Eric Spicer had a shift starting at midnight on the 23rd, but there were lots to do before. He was reprising his role as Santa Claus at the annual police club's Children's party for a few hours before going on duty. He loved the holidays and couldn't wait until after his shift to spend the morning with his two little girls, under four. If only they had known, he would be gone a few hours later. Eric Spicer was very involved in his community, not only as a respected police officer but as a kind and helpful person. He spent much time teaching Sunday school and working at various school dances. In addition, he was incredibly kind to the local children, often bringing them balls to play stick hockey. Keith McCallum was preparing for his shift, too, presumedly dressing for the weather and combing his thick dark hair. He worked as a taxi driver for Bob's Taxi and had only been in the Dartmouth/Halifax area for under a year. He was originally from the village of Bible Hill, approximately 96 km (60 miles) north of Halifax. Little did anyone know that their paths would cross shortly within their shifts, and their lives would be cut short by an assailant. This is episode 46, Cpl. Eric Spicer and Keith McCallum's story.

A tragic, violent event took the life of a gregarious mom of 6 one early fall morning almost 50 years ago in the small quaint city of Brantford. No arrests or charges were ever made for her murder. Who could have killed this fun and hardworking woman? This is episode 45, Dina Belanco's story.Music provided by Scout Hurl -Twitter: @scoutlhurt Crime Article & Sources will be listed on the website, as well as additional photos: https://truecrimerealtimepod.com/This episode is brought to you in collaboration with MagicMind bringing the world its first productivity drink!These next 10 days, you can get 40% off your subscription at: https://www.magicmind.co/TIMEWith my discount code TIME20

It was the wee hours of the morning; mostly everyone was asleep. It was cold and snowy, and no one was around to witness a young woman's horrible and heinous death in the parking lot behind a building in a fairly residential area. But it was a death six years in the making and could have been prevented. And although changes were made to the system in Ontario because of what happened to our victim, it was a hefty price to pay. Music provided by Scout Hurl -Twitter: @scoutlhurt Crime Article & Sources will be listed on the website, as well as additional photos: https://truecrimerealtimepod.com/This episode is brought to you in collaboration with MagicMind bringing the world its first productivity drink!These next 10 days, you can get 40% off your subscription at: https://www.magicmind.co/timeWith my discount code TIME20

One .32 calibre revolver, two general areas, and three 70-year-old unsolved murders taking place on the 13th day of the month. Was there a for hire murder association whose killers only killed on the 13th operating in the area in the 1950s? Music provided by Scout Hurl -Twitter: @scoutlhurt Crime Article & Sources will be listed on the website, as well as additional photos: https://truecrimerealtimepod.com/Promo by Brew Crime, a True Crime, Craft Beer and Comedy podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/show/brew-crime-podcast

Jessica was the quintessential small-town girl. Quiet, timid, nice and respectful. She wanted to live her life, have a family and grow old with someone special. Her dreams were seemingly cut short in August 1996. This is part 2 of Jessica Estabrooks’ story, Mr. Big.For this episode, I’ve had the opportunity to speak to both previous owners, Dawn & Tony of the Domino’s pizza where Shane and Jessica both worked. At the time Dawn and Tony had younger children at home and Jessica would often care for them as a way of earning additional funds. She was their babysitter. Remember when Jessica told her dad that she wasn’t babysitting anymore and was looking for another job? Yes, this couple knew Jessica and Shane a little more than a passing stranger.If anyone has information on the murder of Jessica Estabrooks, please contact the RCMP Major Crime Unit (south) in NB at 1-506-452-3491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), should you wish to remain anonymous. Music provided by Scout Hurl -Twitter: @scoutlhurt Crime Article & Sources will be listed on the website, as well as additional photos: https://truecrimerealtimepod.com/Feel like supporting the show? For a more extended period, the $1/month option will get you early release, ad-free episodes and frequent behind-the-scenes and location videos, ebook and additional photos. Check out the possibilities at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=27999414