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Episode 344: In 2002, Brandon, Manitoba, was rocked by the disappearance of Erin Chorney, a feisty and energetic teenager with her whole life ahead of her. What began as a simple outing—Erin telling her mother she'd be back in an hour—turned into a parent's worst nightmare when she never returned home. As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, the community of Brandon rallied around the Chorney family, desperately searching for answers. The truth behind Erin's disappearance would only come to light through one of Canada's most contentious investigative techniques. You guessed it — Mister Big. The case led investigators down a dark path, culminating in a shocking confession and a grim discovery that would forever change the lives of those involved. Join us as we explore the details of this heart-wrenching case, examining the investigation that followed, the controversial methods employed by law enforcement, and the lasting impact on a community forever changed by tragedy. Sources: Brandon | City, Prairie, Wheat Capital | Britannica History of Brandon, MB HeritageBrandon.ca Canadian Encyclopedia | Brandon Obituary for Erin Kristen Chorney CHORNEY DARCY JAMES - Obituaries - Brandon Sun Passages Fooled Into Giving A Full Confession | Dark Waters Of Crime | Real Crime Undercover police sting ends with arrest of shocked murder suspect Jun 18, 2005, page 4 - Nanaimo Daily News at Newspapers.com Oct 08, 2006, page 22 - News-Press at Newspapers.com Girlfriend-killer loses appeal Jun 2014: Killer can't visit dying relative Brandon man convicted of murdering Erin Chorney applying for parole under faint-hope clause Apr 2021: Murder 'devastated' Chorney family To the Grave: Inside a Spectacular RCMP Sting by Mike McIntyre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 343: This is our special Remembrance Day episode. Each year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the sacrifices made by those who served in the armed forces, defending our country and our allies with incredible courage and resolve. Last year, we shared the story of one remarkable Canadian soldier, Leo Major. Leo was a scout and sniper who, against all odds, single-handedly liberated the Dutch town of Zwolle in 1945. Moving under cover of darkness, he confused and intimidated German forces through a series of daring attacks, leading them to believe an entire Allied battalion was upon them. His incredible bravery and tactical genius not only saved the town but established him as a true legend. This year, we’ll explore the stories of several more incredible Canadians who, like Leo, faced impossible odds with courage, ingenuity, and the unbreakable Canadian spirit. These people faced unimaginable odds, fought for our freedom and justice, and showed the world the strength of the Canadian spirit. Join us as we honour and remember these heroes—names that deserve a place in history and our hearts. Sources: Francis Pegahmagabow - Veterans Affairs Canada Corporal Francis Pegahmagabow Memorial - National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials (NICMM) - Memorials - Remembrance - Veterans Affairs Canada PEGAHMAGABOW, FRANCIS - War Records Francis Pegahmagabow National Historic Person (1889-1952) Chief Francis Pegahmagabow, 1889-1952 Francis Pegahmagabow Monument - Veterans Affairs Canada Ernest "Smokey" Smith - Record Detail | New Westminster Museum Ernest Alvia Smith | Canada.ca Sergeant (Ret’d) Ernest “Smokey” Smith, VC - Veterans Affairs Canada Ernest Smith | Wikipedia Ernest 'Smoky' Smith: 'I was never afraid to shoot' | Macleans Tommy Prince | Legion Magazine Prince of Death: Canada’s Indigenous war hero | Legion Magazine Tommy Prince | Wikipedia Tommy Prince | The Canadian Encyclopedia Tommy Prince - Veterans Affairs Canada NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH: Tommy Prince Bizarre But True Facts: Canada in WWII 10 Badass Canadian War Heroes 'If you don't get us out of here, we're all going to die': Heroes Among Us The Canadian hero whose leadership prevented countless casualties in Afghanistan History-April 27 1945: The crazy trio who helped a starving war-torn Holland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 342: In the quiet Yukon community of Carcross, a chilling tragedy unfolded on March 1st, 1992, forever changing the lives of those involved and leaving a lasting impact on the region. Krystal Nicole Senyk, a twenty-nine-year-old with her whole life ahead of her, was found dead in the doorway of her cabin, the victim of a brutal murder. The prime suspect in this heinous crime was Ronald Jeffrey Bax, the husband of Krystal's friend Lynn. In the hours between Krystal's murder and the discovery of her body, Bax, charged with murder in absentia, vanished without a trace, setting in motion a decades-long search for justice. This case, which has haunted the Yukon for over 30 years, is a tale of tragedy, mystery, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Despite the passage of time, Ronald Bax has never been found, leaving authorities, Krystal's family and the community with unanswered questions and a continuing need for closure. Sources: Wanted by the RCMP: Ronald Jeffrey Bax | Royal Canadian Mounted Police WhatHappenedToRonBax.com | A Yukon mystery I Got a Name: The Murder of Krystal Senyk Woman is shot; RCMP hunt for murder suspect International Arm Wrestling Results 1990 May 19, 1989, page 3 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Mar 04, 1992, page 1 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Mar 05, 1992, page 1 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Mar 06, 1992, page 9 - The Standard at Newspapers.com Mar 06, 1992, page 15 - The Province at Newspapers.com Nov 13, 1992, page 1 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Nov 13, 1992, page 2 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Mar 02, 1993, page 3 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Nov 20, 1995, page 1 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Oct 18, 2000, page 46 - Whitehorse Daily Star at Newspapers.com Remember Krystal, remember them all ‘A mother should never have to go through this’ Writer at Dawson City residency comes full-circle on Yukon true crime story Author delves into the life and tragic death of Krystal Senyk | CBC News Transcript: Crime Story, Episode 20 | CBC Radio Krystal Nicole Senyk (1962-1992) Ronald Bax | Unsolved Wiki Yukon | Wikipedia Home | Government of Yukon Carcross | Wikipedia https://destinationcarcross.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 341: Welcome to a very special Halloween edition of Dark Poutine. This year, we’re also celebrating our seventh anniversary! Over the years, we’ve explored the darkest corners of Canadian crime and history, but tonight, we’re widening the lens to take you on a ghostly journey around the world. In the spirit of the spookiest time of year, we’ll dive into the eerie world of hauntings, ghosts and, of course, poltergeists—those noisy, mischievous spirits that have haunted homes, thrown objects, and terrified families across different cultures for centuries. Buckle up for a global tour of unsettling encounters and unexplained phenomena that have left their mark in folklore, history, and, for some, reality. Get ready to be both intrigued and chilled to the bone! Sources: Society for Psychical Research Difference Between Ghost and Poltergeist Types Of Ghosts and Spirits Ghosts, poltergeists, and demons: What’s the difference? The Ghost Glossary: The Difference Between Ghosts, Ghouls, Goblins, And More Hauntings and Poltergeists | SPR The Great Amherst Mystery, 1888 Mary Ellen Fire Spook - An Antigonish Haunting The Hanging Cage That Held An Infamous Québec Murderess Who is Marie-Josephte Corriveau? The “Stone Tape Theory” of hauntings: A geological perspective Family Ghosts: Bringing Back the Dead (Part II) My Family Ghost Stories Reddit Users Share Their Experiences with the Paranormal From the Ghosts community on Reddit The Enfield Poltergeist | Psi Encyclopedia This House Is Haunted: The Investigation of the Enfield Poltergeist by Guy Lyon Playfair The Enfield Poltergeist Tapes by Melvyn J Willin Watch The Enfield Poltergeist - Apple TV⁠+ (CA) ‘The Enfield Poltergeist’: New doc explores the creepy, infamous haunting - National The Enfield Poltergeist: BBC Bill Wilkins — Investigation and Evidence Enfield Poltergeist Real Voice Recordings (Bill) | YouTube The Enfield Poltergeist RARE BBC FOOTAGE | YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 340: In the early 1980s, a wave of fear with its origins in Canada, swept across North America, igniting what would become known as the Satanic Panic. This moral hysteria, fueled by sensationalized media reports and dubious claims of widespread satanic ritual abuse, had its roots in a controversial book published in 1980 titled “Michelle Remembers.” As the panic spread, it manifested in several high-profile cases across Canada. One of the most notorious incidents occurred in Martensville, Saskatchewan, where unfounded allegations of ritual abuse at a local daycare center led to multiple arrests and a community torn apart by suspicion and fear. Other cases emerged in various provinces, each feeding into the growing narrative of a vast, underground network of satanic cults preying on innocent children. Sources: Michelle Remembers by Smith, Michelle | Internet Archive Michelle Remembers — fiction disguised as fact Devil Worship Exposing Satan's Underground [Geraldo Rivera] [1988] [VHS] | YouTube [VHS] Law Enforcement Guide to Satanic Cults - (1994) | YouTube Parents From McMartin Preschool Scandal Discuss Aftermath Of Child Sex Abuse Case | Oxygen Official Site UNCOVER SEASON 6- SATANIC PANIC: Transcripts | Listen | CBC Radio Hell to pay: Revisiting the Martensville satanic sex scandal (2003) - The Fifth Estate | YouTube 1995 CanLII 4037 (SK CA) | R. v. Sterling | CanLII 2003 SKQB 559 (CanLII) | K. v. Miazga | CanLII 2007 SKCA 57 (CanLII) | Kvello v. Miazga | CanLII Aug 12, 1990, page 8 - The Independent at Newspapers.com Did Satanic Panic Influence The West Memphis Three Case? | Oxygen Official Site West Memphis Three: What You Should Know About Their Wrongful Conviction High Magick Satan Wants You | Film Satan Wants You | JustWatch The Strange Origins of the Satanic Panic | CBC Arts Believe the Children: Re-Reading the Satanic Panic Through Michelle Remembers How a doctor and his patient sparked a global ‘Satanic Panic’ It’s Time to Revisit the Satanic Panic | NYT Satanic panic: Documentary takes a new look at Michelle Remembers book America's Satanic Panic Returns — This Time Through QAnon We Believe the Children: A Moral Panic in the 1980s | Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This bonus episode of Dark Poutine is brought to you by MasterCard. In this special episode, we’re exploring a growing threat hitting more close to home than ever—cybercrime. We’ve dived deep into all sorts of dark tales before, but this one is a bit different because it’s happening right now, affecting people and businesses across Canada.   Sources: Mastercard Trust Centre | Cybersecurity Solutions for Every Business mastercard.ca/trust webcrunchers.com | Wayback Machine Elk Cloner John Draper Michael Calce Mafiaboy’s story points to Net weaknesses Meet Mafiaboy, The 'Bratty Kid' Who Took Down The Internet 'Mafiaboy' breaks silence, paints 'portrait of a hacker' | CNN A Q&A with MafiaBoy Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada | FinTRAC Cyber attacks in Canada | Konbriefing.com Why Canada has so many cyberattacks—and why we're all at risk | MacLeans Cyber attacks are getting easier, experts warn after 3rd federal incident | GlobalNews National Equifax hacked: Canadians among those exposed by credit monitoring company’s data breach - National PIPEDA Findings #2019-001: Investigation into Equifax Inc. and Equifax Canada Co.’s compliance with PIPEDA in light of the 2017 breach of personal information - Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Am I Impacted? | LifeLabs LifeLabs hack: What Canadians need to know about the health data breach | GlobalNews Privacy breach alerts and information | Province of NS Cyber Incident | ADSC Ticketmaster Data Security Incident Cyber security and cybercrime challenges of Canadian businesses, 2017 The Daily — Impact of cybercrime on Canadian businesses, 2021 Canadian Small Business Cybersecurity Survival Guide - Canadian Chamber of Commerce Nearly half of small businesses have experienced random cyberattacks in the past year | CFIB Ransomware/ Cyber Incident | Toronto Zoo Baseline cyber threat assessment: Cybercrime - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Cyber Attacks in Canada 2023: A Year in Review Criminal hackers 'very likely' to pose threat to national security, economy in near term: report | CBC News Data Responsibility & Governance Practices | Personal Data Security Cybercrime: an overview of incidents and issues in Canada | RCMP Significant Cyber Incidents | Strategic Technologies Program | CSIS National Cyber Threat Assessment 2023-2024 | Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the night of September 6, 1958, Aaron “Bud’ Jenkins was stabbed to death as he slept in his barracks at the Naval base in Esquimalt on Vancouver Island here in British Columbia. A man named Leo Mantha confessed to the crime, was tried, found guilty of 1st-degree murder, and executed in 1959. He was the last person ever to be executed in British Columbia and the 3rd last to be executed in Canada. At the time, executions were rare, and most Canadian death penalty verdicts were commuted to life in prison. After revisiting the crime, the consensus among experts today is that anyone else would have been charged with manslaughter or 2nd-degree murder, and not 1st-degree murder. So why do Leo Mantha hang? The fact that Leo Mantha was gay was the only factor that made him stand out at the time of the crime. Was his a hanging by homophobia? Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/506263024/ https://johnhoward.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/the-death-penalty-any-nations-shame-march-2001.pdf https://xtramagazine.com/power/leo-manthas-last-gasp-60415 https://ejusa.org/resource/wasteful-inefficient/#:~:text=Many%20people%20believe%20that%20the,making%20it%20much%20more%20expensive. https://www.nacdl.org/Content/Race-and-the-Death-Penalty https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/lgbtq/background-contexte.html https://www.westerncriminology.org/documents/WCR/v08n2/weinrath.pdf https://www.statista.com/topics/2943/aboriginal-crime-and-justice-in-canada/#topicOverview https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/rrbb-bbrr/results-resultats.html#:~:text=A%20similar%20trend%20was%20observed,%2D07%20to%202015%2D16. https://www.nathaniel.ca/2014/05/07/leo-manthas-last-gasp/ https://bcanuntoldhistory.knowledge.ca/1960/homosexuality-decriminalized https://globalnews.ca/news/5238533/leo-mantha-last-bc-execution/ https://www.nathaniel.ca/2009/05/03/bcs-last-execution/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 338: The Great North American Ice Storm of January 1998 was a devastating natural disaster caused by five consecutive ice storms affecting eastern Ontario, southern Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, northern New York, and central Maine. Montreal and southern Quebec were hardest hit, with freezing rain from January 4th to 9th accumulating up to 100 millimetres, collapsing trees, power lines, and steel towers. Nearly 3.5 million Quebecers and 600,000 Ontarians lost power, with blackouts lasting up to 33 days. The storm claimed 34 lives and led to the largest Canadian military deployment since the Korean War. The disaster tested the resilience of residents, who endured extreme cold and isolation while demonstrating heroism and community spirit. Sources: Jan 07, 1998, page 1 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com The 1998 ice storm that called for the deployment of 16,000 military personnel | Weather Network Ice storm changes the way cities prepare for disasters 1998 Ice Storm – Operation Recuperation - Veterans Affairs Canada Ice Storm '98 relived: A handful of Quebecers look back Lessons learned from the ice storm of 1998 Timeline | Ice Storm 1998: Immersion in the Black and the Cold 25th Anniversary of the Devastating 1998 Ice Storm in the Northeast The Worst Natural Disaster in Canadian History (Ice Storm 1998) | Discover Montreal 1998 ice storm led to better preparation for disasters in Quebec | Global News Montrealers remember the ice storm of 1998, 25 years later | Global News 25th anniversary of ice storm brings back chilling memories for Quebecers | CBC News 25 years later: Quebec remembers ice storm that plunged province into darkness | CTV News https://www.hydroquebec.com/ice-storm-1998/a-perfect-storm.html January 1998 North American ice storm David Pratt, "Ice Storm 1998" on Feb. 4th, 1998 Ice storm 1998: Lessons learned | Wayback Machine 2023 Canada ice storm https://www.hydroquebec.com/ice-storm-1998/ 25 years later: Quebec remembers ice storm that plunged province into darkness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the evening of February 14, 1985, Valentine’s Day, at around 6:00 p.m., Bryan Hart of Colborne, Ontario, came home to a quiet house after work. He looked around the house for his wife, Betty, but could not find her. The couple’s 19-year-old son had already been home for an hour and a half. Michael said he hadn’t seen his mom but had noticed a pair of glasses she wore sitting on the landing leading into the basement. Thinking his mother was out somewhere, Michael picked up the glasses and put them on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen for safekeeping. On learning about the glasses from Michael, Bryan felt compelled to check the basement. It was the only place he hadn’t checked yet. In the cellar, Bryan discovered Betty lying on her side in a vast pool of blood. She was unresponsive. Bryan raced back upstairs and told his son to call an ambulance. Marguerite Elizabeth (Betty) Hart, 46, was dead. Among Betty’s many injuries, her throat had been slashed. Early on, the OPP presumed Betty’s wounds to be self-inflicted, but not all was as it appeared. Sources: 1987 CanLII 124 (ON CA) | R. v. Moran | CanLII SCC Docket | Donald Philip John Moran v. Her Majesty the Queen Mar 09, 1985, page 3 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Mar 12, 1985, page 2 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Mar 13, 1985, page 2 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Mar 14, 1985, page 2 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Apr 30, 1985, page 7 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Jul 23, 1985, page 5 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com Jun 06, 1985, page 2 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Jun 28, 1985, page 6 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Jan 08, 1986, page 7 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com Jan 08, 1986, page 32 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 09, 1986, page 15 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 16, 1986, page 62 - Waterloo Region Record at Newspapers.com Jan 16, 1986, page 10 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 17, 1986, page 8 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com Jan 18, 1986, page 8 - Waterloo Region Record at Newspapers.com http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/CTPL/CTPL002508964pf_0156.pdf http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/CTPL/CTPL002508964pf_0155.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November of 2002, friends and family of 25-year-old Fort McMurray DJ Robert LeVoir became concerned that they hadn’t heard from him in over two weeks. Although he’d been a troubled guy, struggling with drugs, cocaine in particular, it wasn’t like Robert to be out of touch for so long. They worried about his welfare and began searching for him, eventually involving the RCMP. To Robert’s family, the RCMP appeared to be doing little to find their loved one. However, behind closed doors, investigators were working on a tip from a man claiming Robert’s roommate, Dax Richard Mack, also a DJ, had murdered Robert LeVoir and disposed of his body. Sources: 2006 ABQB 324 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII 2007 ABQB 182 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII 2012 ABCA 42 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII SCC Appeal File No. 35093 — 2013 2014 SCC 58 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII Supreme Court upholds Fort McMurray murder conviction Top court upholds Alberta conviction in boost for ‘Mr. Big’ tactics Mr Big Operations: Innovative Investigative Technique or Threat to Justice? Mr. Big: Undercover Sting Operations Mr. Big: An RCMP Production Revisiting “Mr. Big” Confessions: R v Mack No New Friends: A Look at the Law Relating to Mr. Big in R. v. Hart : Royle Law | Criminal and DUI Lawyers Toronto “Mr. Big” Operation: SCC constrains but doesn’t eliminate the practice. 2022 ABQB 522 (CanLII) | Mack v Warden of Grande Cache Institution | CanLII A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF MR. BIG OPERATIONS BY CANADA’S POLICE by Chanel J. Blais Mr. Big — Brilliant police strategy, or dangerous and coercive? Robert Cecil William LeVoir (1977-2002) - Find a Grave Shocore - Bonecracker | YouTube Owen Beverly Beattie Owen Beattie RvJeanvennebyArghavanGerami Apr 23, 2004, page 6 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Jul 06, 2004, page 6 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 23 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 7 - The Daily Herald-Tribune at Newspapers.com Apr 22, 2004, page 3 - Fort McMurray Today at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 3 - Fort McMurray Today at Newspapers.com May 10, 2006, page 7 - The Daily Herald-Tribune at Newspapers.com Feb 21, 2008, page 6 - Star-Phoenix at Newspapers.com Feb 21, 2008, page 23 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Killer DJ appeal turfed | Edmonton Sun High court upholds Mr. Big conviction Shocking the Conscience: Public Responses to Police Use of the “Mr. Big” Technique Mr. Big — Brilliant police strategy, or dangerous and coercive? | Edmonton Sun Gangsters Out Blog | The Dirty Few MC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On December 18, 2014, 101-year-old Ernest Côté, a decorated World War II veteran, became the target of a violent home invasion. The assailant, Ian Bush, gained entry to Côté's secure condo building using fake City of Ottawa identification. Bush proceeded to rob and terrorize the elderly war hero, binding his hands, taping his mouth shut, and leaving him to suffocate with a plastic bag over his head. However, Côté's remarkable strength and presence of mind allowed him to break free, cut a hole in the bag, and call for help. Little did anyone know that Côté's bravery would not only save his own life but would also lead to the resolution of a gruesome unsolved triple homicide from 2007. The evidence Côté preserved, particularly the duct tape used to gag him, provided the crucial DNA link that connected Bush to the murders of retired tax court judge Alban Garon, 77, his wife Raymonde Garon, 73, and their friend Marie-Claire Beniskos, 78. These three victims, all in their 70s, had been found hogtied, beaten, and suffocated in the Garons' luxury condo, leaving investigators baffled for years. Sources: "Alban Garon" - Search - Newspapers.com™ Alban Garon | Wikipedia Ernest Côté | Wikipedia Ernest Adolphe Côté | The Canadian Encyclopedia Riviera One and Two - 1500 and 1510 Riverside Dr Remembering the life of Marie-Claire Beniskos Marie-Claire Beniskos | News, Videos & Articles Ernest Cote | News, Videos & Articles D-Day 70th Anniversary: Battle by the numbers | YouTube Ian Bush Charged in 2007 Triple Homicide | CBC Youtube Ian Bush - Search | National Post Gruesome details by pathologist in Ian Bush triple-murder trial Man guilty in murder of Ot­tawa tax judge | Calgary Herald Guilty verdict in 'brutal, gratuitous' Ottawa triple murder | CBC News 2017 ONSC 422 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII 2017 ONSC 7426 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII 2017 ONSC 7627 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII 2024 ONCA 245 (CanLII) | R. v. Bush | CanLII ‘I was mad as a wasp,’ says 101-year-old war vet home invasion victim Ernest Côté: 101-year-old veteran who survived home invasion dies - National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 334: In this episode, we look at a tragic case of domestic violence that shook the small community of New Germany, Nova Scotia. On June 30, 2010, the quiet parking lot of a local grocery store became the scene of a horrific crime that would forever change the lives of the Eisnor family. Wayne Paul Eisnor, driven by jealousy and an unwillingness to let go, confronted his estranged wife, Tina Mae Illingworth-Eisnor, as she sat in her van. In a shocking act of violence that unfolded in broad daylight, Wayne shot Tina twice in the head, ending her life and then turned the gun on himself. Wayne, although he suffered brain damage, survived his wound. Here, we explore the events leading up to this devastating moment, the aftermath of the shooting, and the complex legal proceedings that followed, including Wayne’s claims of amnesia, shedding light on a case that left a community in disbelief and a family deeply torn. Sources: Obituary: Tina Mae "Illingworth" Eisnor | Sweenys Funeral Home Tina Illingworth-Eisnor | Facebook SHAID Tree Animal Shelter New Germany, Nova Scotia Canada New Germany & Area Holland's Carriers Limited | New Germany NS Alleged Killer in New Germany Shooting Asks for Lawyer | CJHK 2013 NSSC 241 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII 2013 NSSC 263 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII R. v. Eisnor (W.P.), (2013) 336 N.S.R.(2d) 381 (SC) | vLex 2015 NSCA 64 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII R. v. Eisnor (W.P.), (2015) 362 N.S.R.(2d) 157 (CA) | vLex Search Results: Tina Eisnor | Global News Search Results: Tina Eisnor | CTV News Search Results: Tina Eisnor | CBC News Gender Based Violence in Canada | Learn the Facts Victims of police-reported family and intimate partner violence in Canada, 2021 Intimate partner violence: Experiences of young women in Canada, 2018 Our Work | Funding For Violence Prevention Programs | Getting Women Out Of Violence Resources: Family and Intimate Partner Violence in Canada Domestic Abuse Help in Canada Wayne Eisnor guilty of 1st-degree murder | CBC News Tina Eisnor's children 'deeply conflicted' after father's guilty verdict Atlantic News | Local Breaking | CTV News Atlantic Appeal dismissed in case of man who shot himself in the head, causing amnesia Get help with family violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 333: On the evening of July 18, 1977, five local teenagers were relaxing, drinking and listening to music near Ferry Island Park on the banks of the Fraser River just east of Chilliwack. It was a beautiful summer night. At 9:40 p.m., a man appeared from the underbrush armed with a rifle and, without a word, began shooting. Four of the teens were killed: Brothers from Rosedale, Jan Christiaan “John” Den Hertog,16, and Evert “Ed” Den Hertog, 19, Egbert “Bert” Menger, 19, of Clearbrook and Rosedale resident Leola Corrinne Guliker, 16. The killer sped off in Evert Den Hertog’s truck, while the only survivor, fifteen-year-old Adrian “Eddie” Menger, Egbert’s younger brother, fled and sought help. The terrified community, stunned by the senseless slayings, began burying their dead while police sought a killer. More than a month later, they had their man — 23-year-old Walter Murray Madsen of Chilliwack. Madsen had then dumped all four victims into the Fraser, hoping the water would hide the evidence of his horrific crime. Madsen’s bizarre motives for the shootings and further plans were revealed at his trial in 1978. Leola Guliker’s body was not found until nine months after the shooting, just days after Madsen was sentenced to life in prison for her killing and the three others. Sources: https://thereach.pastperfectonline.com/byperson?keyword=Madsen,%20Walter%20Murray walter madsen sentence 1978 CRIMES ON TEENAGERS IN THE FRASER VALLEY | Victims and Vandals http://richardislivingwithals.blogspot.com/2013/03/bert-menger.html walter madsen The Old Man in the rain CRIMES ON TEENAGERS IN THE FRASER VALLEY | Victims and Vandals http://pgplweb02.lib.pg.bc.ca:8080/fedora/get/pgc:1978-04-12/ilives:viewerSdef/getViewer Full text of "The Daily Colonist (1977-09-01)" https://newspaperarchive.com/medicine-hat-news-sep-02-1977-p-2/ Apr 14, 1978, page 9 - Red Deer Advocate at Newspapers.com Full text of "The Daily Colonist (1978-04-18)" http://authormjpreston.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-old-man-in-rain-following-rosedale.html CRASH IN­VES­TI­GATED AS MUR­DER-SUI­CIDE | Vancouver Sun Jenneke Everdina “Jennie” Den Bruin Den Hertog ... Evert “Eddie” Den Hertog (1957-1977) - Find a... Jan Christiaan “John” Den Hertog (1961-1977) -... Barend (Bernie) Den Hertog Barend Den Hertog Obituary - Chilliwack, BC May 20, 1987, page 6 - The Chilliwack Progress at Newspapers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 332: In this episode of Dark Poutine, we delve into a troubling chapter of British Columbia’s history that reveals the deep-seated racism and fear that plagued our past. D’Arcy Island, a small and isolated landmass off the coast of Vancouver Island, became home to a leprosy colony from 1891 to 1924. But this wasn’t just any colony; it was a place where Chinese immigrants who had contracted the disease were forcibly sent to live out their days in harsh and inhumane conditions, far from society’s view. Leprosy, now known as Hansen’s disease, has been misunderstood and deeply feared throughout history. The disease, although not highly contagious and treatable today, was seen as a mark of shame and led to the isolation of those afflicted. The establishment of the D’Arcy Island colony was rooted not only in fear of the disease but also in the racist attitudes of the time, which viewed Chinese immigrants as expendable and less deserving of care. Sources: Leprosy | WHO D'Arcy Island Marine Park W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations: History & Territory The Creation of Indian Reserves and their Impact On The W̱SÁNEĆ Nation British Columbia Indian Treaties In Historical Perspective An introduction to First Nations' history in the Gulf Islands Tales from the Vault: The lepers of D'Arcy Island The lepers of D'Arcy Island The Dark Past Of D'Arcy Island • British Columbia Magazine How a tiny island off Victoria became part of B.C.’s racist history - UBC News ‘Island of Death’: BC’s Forgotten Racist Leper Colony Health campaigners call for an end to the use of the word leper D'Arcy Island | Wikipedia Chinese Canadian historic places receive provincial recognition Chinese Canadian Historic Places | PDF A Measure of Value: The Story of the D'Arcy Island Leper Colony By Chris Yorath | Google Books City of Victoria Archives | International Leprosy Association - History of Leprosy Tracadie and D’Arcy and Bentinck Islands (Canada) | International Leprosy Association - History of Leprosy The Lepers of Tracadie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 331: On November 8, 2012, in a bloody crime scene, police discovered the body of 43-year-old Panagiota “Yota” Zerbinos in her daughter’s basement suite in the Fleetwood neighbourhood of Surrey, B.C. Yota had been brutally stabbed 24 times and left under a blanket; the murder weapon, a kitchen knife, was still in her chest. Two days later, Yota’s 28-year-old daughter, Gloria Crystle Zerbinos, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. She pleaded not guilty, citing her schizophrenia, drug abuse and other complex mental health issues, claiming she was not criminally responsible for her mother’s death. Gloria was held at Alouette Correctional Centre for Women. However, as court proceedings continued, another inmate, 51-year-old April Peregooda, was found unresponsive in Gloria Zerbinos’s cell. Sources: B.C. woman who killed mother sentenced for second murder while serving time | CBC News Woman arrested in death of B.C. jail inmate | CBC News 2018 BCSC 2464 (CanLII) | R. v G.C.Z | CanLII 2019 BCSC 584 (CanLII) | R. v Zerbinos | CanLII "Gloria Zerbinos" - Search - Newspapers.com™ Surrey woman to stand trial for allegedly murdering her mother - Surrey Leader Surrey woman guilty of murder for stabbing her mother 24 times Remembering the life of Panagiota Zerbinos Panagiota Zerbinos Obituary (2012) - Legacy Remembers From straight A's to accused of stabbing her mom 24 times Mom's body was found in daughter's Surrey suite, trial hears Surrey woman was afraid to be alone with her daughter, murder trial hears Woman sentenced for prison murder in Maple Ridge 2004: Alouette Correctional Centre for Women - Province of British Columbia Ex-strip­per guilty of mother’s mur­der | The Province Surrey woman who murdered her mother can apply for parole in 12 years Facebook | Gloria Zerbinos Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Former stripper on trial for mom's murder suffered delusions, court hears Vernon woman killed in jail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 330: In this episode, we explore a horrific case that shocked both Hollywood and Canada - the brutal murder of Iana Kasian by her fiancé, graphic novelist and filmmaker Blake Leibel. On May 26, 2016, the mutilated body of 30-year-old Iana Kasian was discovered in the West Hollywood apartment she shared with Leibel. What makes this case particularly chilling is not just the gruesome nature of the crime but the background of the perpetrator himself. Blake Leibel, born into a wealthy Canadian family, had relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. As a graphic novelist and aspiring filmmaker, Leibel had contributed to a work titled “Syndrome,” which eerily foreshadowed the brutal manner in which he would later take Kasian's life. The timing of this heinous act adds another layer of tragedy to the story. Kasian, originally from Ukraine, had given birth to the couple's daughter just three weeks before her murder. What should have been a joyous time for the new parents instead became a nightmare that would leave a child without her mother and a family shattered. Sources: Blake Leibel | Tumblr "Iana Kasian" - Search - Newspapers.com™ Canadian Legal Information Institute — Eleanor Leibel Wayback Machine — Charging Document for Blake Leibel 'I thought he was very happy'; Toronto tycoon's son accused of torturing girlfriend, draining her body of blood Jealousy over baby drove Canadian Blake Leibel to torture, kill girlfriend, L.A. prosecutor tells jury FULL INTERVIEW - Lorne Leibel Apache 47' Owner & Driver May 30, 2016, page 29 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com People v. Leibel, No. B291049 | Casetext Search + Citator Blake Leibel | Additional Crew, Director, Animation Department Blake Leibel murder | News, Videos & Articles Son of wealthy Toronto family arrested in L.A. after mother of his newborn found dead in apartment Filmmaker Blake Leibel Found Guilty of Grisly First-Degree Murder Canadian Blake Leibel found guilty in California court of murdering and torturing girlfriend Autopsy report reveals graphic details in 2016 murder of model in West Hollywood HUNTER: Toronto rich kid killer Blake Leibel gets true crime TV treatment https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/the-iana-kasian-hollywood-murder Murder of Iana Kasian The Blake Leibel story: Here's everything you need to know Hollywood horror story: The inside story of Canadian accused killer Blake Leibel Graphic novelist ordered to pay nearly $42 million in fiancee’s torture murder 5 horrific details about the murder of Iana Kasian May 30, 2016, page 29 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com Young Developer Buys Reba McEntire’s Former Spread - Hartford Courant Cody Leibel: Racedriver biography - career and success Cody Leibel - Stats, Contract, Salary & More Guelph Storm Cody Leibel goes big in Beverly Park with purchase of Reba McEntire’s former home Katy Perry completes $18-million deal for developer Cody Leibel's Beverly Crest home Death by Fame on ID: Where is Blake Leibel Now? Hollywood Horror Writer Turned Killer: The Blake Leibel Story (True Crime Documentary) From the ThatChapter community on Reddit: Comic Book Killer | The Case of Blake Leibel - That Chapter Judge Awards $41.6 Million to Family of Woman Murdered in WeHo by Her Wealthy Boyfriend https://www.amazon.com/Syndrome-Daniel-Quantz/dp/1932386998/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 329: On October 28, 2022, Paul Pelosi, husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was brutally attacked in his San Francisco home. The perpetrator? A 42-year-old Canadian man named David DePape. Born and raised in British Columbia, DePape's journey from a small-town Canadian to an alleged political extremist is a disturbing tale of online radicalization. As we'll explore in this episode, DePape became immersed in far-right conspiracy theories and extremist ideologies, particularly those aligned with QAnon and other conspiratorial narratives. The attack on Paul Pelosi serves as a chilling reminder of how online misinformation and conspiracy theories can lead to real-world violence. We'll examine how DePape's beliefs evolved, the role of social media echo chambers in his radicalization, and the broader implications of this case for Canadian and American society. Join us as we unravel the events leading up to that fateful night in San Francisco and explore the dark undercurrents of extremism that can turn an ordinary Canadian into a violent offender on the international stage. Sources: TIMELINE: Latest updates after Paul Pelosi attacked inside San Francisco home Paul Pelosi 911 call transcript: Read what he told SFPD What to Know About Agonal Breathing SFPD says Pelosi attack 'not random' Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) on X Search: David DePape | The Star r/insanepeoplefacebook David DePape's Blog ADL | QAnon Backgrounder START QAnon Research Brief_5_26 David Depape | News, Videos & Articles | Global News Accused in assault on Nancy Pelosi’s husband grew up in B.C. | Globe and Mail Man Accused of Attacking Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Left Trail of Far-Right Hate | Vice Who is David DePape? Pelosi attack suspect revelled in conspiracy theories 911 call from Paul Pelosi during attack released | YouTube SFPD Body Camera Footage of Attack on Paul Pelosi (Oct. 28, 2022) | YouTube United States vs. David Wayne Depape Accused in assault on Nancy Pelosi’s husband grew up in B.C. Election denial movement in the United States | Wikipedia Testimony on American Confidence in Elections Deep state in the United States | Wikipedia Attack on Paul Pelosi | Wikipedia Paul Pelosi Cover Up Gypsy Taub’s BIO Alleged Paul Pelosi attacker posted multiple conspiracy theories | CNN Politics Pelosi attacker was immersed in 2020 election conspiracies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 328: On June 30, 2009, the serene waters of the Rideau Canal in Kingston, Ontario, revealed a dark and tragic secret. A submerged car discovered that day contained the bodies of three teenage sisters—Zainab (19), Sahar (17), and Geeti (13) Shafia—along with their father's first wife, Rona Muhammad Amir (52). What initially appeared to be a tragic accident soon unravelled into a chilling tale of premeditated murder. The perpetrators, Mohammad Shafia, his second wife, Tooba Mohammad Yahya, and their son, Hamed, were arrested on July 23, 2009, and later convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Shockingly, the victims were Mohammad Shafia's daughters and his first wife. This heinous act, driven by twisted notions of family honour, shocked the nation and highlighted the grim reality of honour-based violence. Join us as we delve into the harrowing details of the Shafia family murders, a case that not only captivated Canada but also sparked crucial conversations about domestic violence and the challenges faced by immigrant families in preserving their cultural values while integrating into a new society. Sources: 2016 ONCA 812 (CanLII) | R. v. Shafia | CanLII 2013 ONCA 248 (CanLII) | R. v. Kailayapillai | CanLII 2004 BCSC 998 (CanLII) | R. v. Atwal | CanLII 2002 BCSC 928 (CanLII) | R. v. Nahar | CanLII 2004 BCCA 77 (CanLII) | R. v. Nahar | CanLII Chronology of events in the Shafia murders Inside the Shafia killings that shocked a nation Portrait of Hamed Shafia, a young 'honour killer' The Shafia case’s abandoned minivan, submerged car and damaged SUV Honour based Violence – Indo Canadian Women’s Association Apparent Modern-Day Incidence in Canada - Preliminary Examination of so-called Honour Killings in Canada Man who murdered family in 'honour killing' became jailhouse religious tyrant Preliminary Examination of so-called “Honour Killings” in Canada - Open Government Portal Gendered Violence, Cultural Otherness, and Honour Crimes in Canadian National Logics on JSTOR Honour-based violence | Royal Canadian Mounted Police Domestic Violence Resources | Canadian Association of Social Workers Honour Killings | Canada Commons Types of Femicide | Femicide in Canada Honour Based Violence & Forced Marriage – Canadian Police Knowledge Network Problematizing “Honour Crimes” within the Canadian Context Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 327: Maple Batalia, a 19-year-old college student studying health sciences, was also a working model and actress and loved to paint. On the night of September 28, 2011, after a late-night study session at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus, she was shot and attacked with a knife in a parking lot as she left the campus library. The savage nature of the attack left her with multiple gunshot wounds and severe stab wounds to her head. Despite efforts to save her, Maple succumbed to her injuries at a Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminister.  Suspicion immediately fell on Maple’s ex-boyfriend, Gurjinder (Gary) Dhaliwal, with whom she’d broken up a month before. Dhaliwal refused to leave Maple alone and obsessively contacted her since their breakup, and he had been violent with her. Days before her murder, Dhaliwal had violently confronted Maple, and police became involved, telling him to stay away. Dhaliwal claimed innocence after Maple’s slaying, but his relationship with his friend Gursimar (Gary) Bedi proved to be his undoing. Sources: 2016 BCSC 1930 (CanLII) | R. v. Bedi | CanLII 2016 BCSC 1966 (CanLII) | R. v. Dhaliwal | CanLII 2016 BCSC 2528 (CanLII) | R. v. Dhaliwal | CanLII 2017 BCSC 292 (CanLII) | R. v. Bedi | CanLII Do You Know the Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse? Maple Batalia | Global News Maple Batalia's mother speaks out Maple Batalia Arts Scholarship by House of Kiran RIP Maple Batalia | Facebook Maple Batalia | Krystal Kiran With no suspects, murder victim's family can only mourn, and wait “A jewel of mine”: The murder of Maple Batalia and Gendered Violence in the Mainstream News Media Maple (2017) Ex-boyfriend gets 21 years without parole in B.C. on-campus murder Jealous ex-boyfriend pleads guilty to young woman’s murder in B.C. New photos released in relation to Batalia killing Maple Batalia was Gunned Down– More Deadly Violence Against Women Family outraged after Maple Batalia's killer given temporary release from prison Saturday Canadian Actress and College Student Is Gunned Down Leaving Campus Library | Oxygen Official Site Maple Batalia's death 'was like stomping on a flower right before it blooms' Story of teen’s tragic death shared in Fraser-Cascade schools 2017: Jasleen and Maple - Capilano University With no suspects, murder victim's family can only mourn, and wait Maple Batalia (1992-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 326: Between 1869 and 1948, over 100,000 children from the United Kingdom were sent to Canada and other British commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa as part of the British Home Children migration scheme. This movement was initiated to alleviate the burden of poverty and overcrowded workhouses in Britain by providing these children with opportunities abroad. However, the reality for many of these children was harsh.  In Canada, they were often placed with farm families where boys worked as labourers and girls as domestic servants. While some found caring homes, many others faced neglect, abuse, and exploitation. The children were frequently moved from one placement to another, leading to instability and a lack of proper education. Despite these hardships, many British Home Children contributed significantly to Canadian society, with some even enlisting in the military during the World Wars. Today, it is estimated that over ten percent of the Canadian population are descendants of these children, though many remain unaware of this heritage. Sources: British Home Children - Veterans Affairs Canada Home Children - Government of Canada Who are the British Home Children Home Children Canada BRITISH HOME CHILDREN IN CANADA Home Children Home Children Canada Welcome to British Home Children Descendants Barnardo Home Records The British Home Children The Victorian Workhouse Home Children (1869-1930) - ArchiviaNet - Library and Archives Canada Making the Canadian Flag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices