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A Murder, a Mystery, and a City in Fear: Jackie English | Patreon Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast 
Coming This Sunday, January 19 A Murder, a Mystery, and a City in Fear: Jackie English On a chilly October evening in 1969, 15-year-old Jackie English vanished after her shift at the diner in Metropolitan Store at the Treasure Island Plaza in London, Ontario. Witnesses saw her step into a car on the Wellington Road Bridge, but Jackie would never make it home. Five agonizing days later, her lifeless body was found in Big Otter Creek, sparking a decades-long investigation filled with chilling twists, haunting echoes, and unanswered questions. Who killed Jackie English? 
Was it the mysterious men seen talking to her that night? The infamous killer of Georgia Jackson three years earlier? Or someone else lurking in the shadows of London’s dark history? A tale of obsession and fear: * A chilling shrine left by Jackie’s killer. * Obscene phone calls that escalated into a brutal ...

Emanuela Orlandi: Secrets, Silence, and the Vatican’s Shadow (Part 3) | Patreon Emanuela Orlandi: Secrets, Silence, and the Vatican’s Shadow (Part 3) Step into the shadowy corridors of power, where ancient walls guard modern mysteries. In this electrifying conclusion to our three-part series, Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast explores the most elusive questions surrounding the disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi—a case that has haunted the Vatican and captivated the world for four decades. Uncover the tangled web of secrets as we delve into the role of the Holy See, from whispered conversations and stonewalled investigations to clandestine negotiations and startling revelations. Why did the Vatican refuse to cooperate with Italian authorities? What truths are hidden in the cryptic exchanges of Vatican emissaries? And could the truth about Emanuela Orlandi lie buried beneath the cobblestones of the Teutonic Cemetery or in the concealed chambers of the Basilica of St. Mary M...

  Shadows Over Toronto – Part 2: A Mick & Mack Mystery Previously on Shadows Over Toronto: In the heart of 1946 Toronto, a desperate Soviet defector staggered into Mick and Mack’s precinct with a briefcase full of secrets—blueprints, names, and maps exposing a spy network operating in the city. Before he could tell all, he vanished, leaving the detectives with more questions than answers. From the glittering ballroom of the King Edward Hotel to the shadowy backstreets, Mick and Mack unraveled a web of deceit. With allies like the mysterious Eve Whitmore, resourceful singer Lily Morgan, and legendary spymaster William Stephenson—“A Man Called Intrepid”—the detectives faced off against Soviet agents determined to silence them. Cornered in a tense kitchen standoff, Mick and Mack were moments from disaster before frying pans and quick thinking turned the tables. Now, in Part 2: The defector’s knowledge paints a chilling picture: a powerful Soviet network infiltrating Toronto’s inst...

  David Bodemer: The Murder of Georgia Jackson and Unsolved Connections A Small Town, A Brutal Crime, and a Killer Who Might Not Have Stopped February 18th, 1966. Georgia Jackson, a kind-hearted 20-year-old, vanishes on her way home from work in the quiet town of Aylmer, Ontario. Less than a month later, her body is discovered in a remote woodlot, sexually assaulted, mutilated, and discarded like an afterthought. The horror of her murder sends shockwaves through the community, leaving a trail of fear and unanswered questions. Years later, David Bodemer, a man Georgia knew and trusted, confesses to her murder under the weight of religious guilt. Convicted and sentenced to life, his release after only ten years fuels outrage and suspicion. Could the man responsible for Georgia’s heinous death have been involved in other unsolved murders in southern Ontario? Young women like Jacqueline Dunleavy, Lynda White, Soroya O’Connell, and Jackie English disappeared under eerily similar circums...

  A Life Interrupted: The Bright Promise and Tragic Mystery of Lynda White London, Ontario, 1968: Lynda White was a vibrant 19-year-old university student, brimming with promise. A gifted pianist and passionate scholar, Lynda dreamed of a future shaped by her love of literature, music, and creativity. But on a crisp November afternoon, after finishing a French exam at Western University, Lynda vanished without a trace. For nearly four years, her disappearance haunted her family and community—until a grim discovery in a remote Norfolk County woodland shattered the hope of her safe return. Found 70 kilometers from where she was last seen, her skeletal remains told a story of heartbreak and horror, but they raised more questions than answers. The deliberate removal of her left arm hinted at a calculated, sinister act. Who took Lynda White? Was she the victim of a serial predator stalking Southwestern Ontario, or was her tragic end the result of a chance encounter with darkness? In A L...

A Life Interrupted: The Bright Promise and Tragic Mystery of Lynda White | Patreon A Life Interrupted: The Bright Promise and Tragic Mystery of Lynda White Coming this Sunday, January 12, on Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast Are you ready to step into the shadows of Ontario's darkest mysteries? This week, we uncover the chilling and heartbreaking story of Lynda White—a vibrant 19-year-old university student with dreams of a bright future, tragically interrupted. On a crisp November day in 1968, Lynda left her French exam at Western University, never to be seen alive again. Four years later, her skeletal remains were discovered in a remote Norfolk County tobacco field—her left arm missing, her killer still at large. Who could have done this? Was Lynda the target of a cunning predator, a victim of a serial killer haunting Southwestern Ontario, or did she fall prey to a chance encounter with unimaginable darkness? In this episode, we dive deep into Lynda’s life, her mys...

  Shadows of the Vatican: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi – Secrets, Scandals, and Conspiracies (Part 2) In this captivating episode of Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast, we delve into one of the most perplexing and controversial mysteries in modern history—the disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi. From her last known moments on a bustling Roman street in 1983 to the dark alleys of conspiracy that link her case to the Vatican, organized crime, and international intrigue, this story is as complex as it is chilling. Explore the theories surrounding Orlandi’s fate, including claims of Vatican cover-ups, secret negotiations, and shadowy connections to the infamous Banda della Magliana. Hear the shocking confessions of Marco Accetti, a self-proclaimed kidnapper, and uncover the sinister implications of high-ranking officials and financial scandals at the heart of the Catholic Church. Through newly uncovered evidence, conflicting testimonies, and decades of suspicion, w...

Embeddable Player > Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Shadows Over Toronto - A Mick & Mack Mystery Secrets in the Shadows… Danger in the Light Toronto, 1946. In the midst of a frigid January night, a desperate man bursts into the precinct, clutching a battered briefcase and claiming to hold proof of a Soviet spy ring entrenched in the city. Before detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely can piece together the cryptic documents, the informant vanishes—leaving behind a trail of coded messages, mysterious maps, and a list of names tied to key institutions. As Mick and Mack dig deeper, they uncover chilling connections to Dominion Engineering, a reclusive physics professor, and an ominous project codenamed "Evergreen." Their pursuit takes them to the opulent King Edward Hotel, where a glamorous charity ball conceals shadows of conspiracy. With a Soviet defector seeking refuge and whispers of betrayal at the highest levels of Canadian law enforcement, the stakes rise to a...

Justice Unveiled: The Final Chapter in the Fabio Sementilli Murder Case - Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast | Podcast on Spotify Justice Unveiled: The Final Chapter in the Fabio Sementilli Murder Case Part 3 of 3 Betrayal. Greed. Murder. The shocking murder of Fabio Sementilli has captivated and horrified audiences worldwide. In the explosive conclusion of this three-part series, we uncover the courtroom drama, the revelations of a jailhouse affair, and the arrest of a critical accomplice that deepened the conspiracy. In Part 3, we delve into the chilling details of the ambush that claimed Fabio’s life and the web of lies woven by those closest to him. Discover how forensic breakthroughs and damning testimony exposed the mastermind behind the crime and brought key players to justice. But as new suspects emerge and shocking names are revealed, the case takes an even darker turn. Will the full truth ever come to light? Join us for the final chapter of Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Cr...

  The Unsolved Murder of Jacqueline Dunleavy: A Cold Case That Haunts London, Ontario London, Ontario, January 9, 1968. A quiet winter night turns into a haunting mystery that still chills the bones of an entire community. Jacqueline Dunleavy, a bright and ambitious 16-year-old with dreams of attending university, steps out of her part-time job and into the cold, dark evening. She never makes it home. Hours later, her lifeless body is found near the Katherine Harley School, brutally murdered and left in the snow. A city is shaken, a family is devastated, and a killer remains free. Who killed Jacqueline Dunleavy, and why? Decades of theories have swirled—an opportunistic predator, a trusted acquaintance, a calculated act by a burgeoning serial killer. Forensics yielded clues: a distinct car with mismatched tires, type O blood evidence, and an eerie signature left behind. But despite a trove of evidence and relentless investigations, Jacqueline’s case remains ice-cold. In this grippi...

A Cold Night in London - Jacqueline Dunleavy (Trailer) | Patreon A Cold Night in London - Jacqueline Dunleavy (Trailer) Coming This Sunday, January 5th Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast presents a chilling episode that takes you back to a frigid winter night in 1968. She was a bright, ambitious 16-year-old… working hard, dreaming big, and walking home on a cold January evening. But Jacqueline Dunleavy never made it to her front door. Found lifeless near a deserted school, her brutal murder shocked the peaceful streets of London, Ontario. Decades later, her killer remains free, and the questions still haunt a community. Who was Jacqueline Dunleavy? What happened on that fateful night? And how has her case stayed ice-cold for more than half a century? Join us as we: * Reconstruct her life and the tragic hours before her disappearance. * Delve into the evidence, the chilling theories, and the investigative missteps. * Speak to experts, community members, and cold case speci...

The Vatican's Lost Daughter: The Enduring Mystery of Emanuela Orlandi - Part 1 | Patreon The Vatican's Lost Daughter: The Enduring Mystery of Emanuela Orlandi - Part 1 In the heart of Rome, where secrets whisper from ancient stones, 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi vanished into the night. A daughter of Vatican privilege, her disappearance on June 22, 1983, spiraled into an international enigma. The Vanishing: Emanuela steps out from her music lesson, her last moments marked by a suspicious job offer and a conversation at a bus stop. Then, silence. The Hunt: Pope John Paul II's plea for her return echoes through the world, but the truth is cloaked in darkness. Terrorists claim her abduction, demanding a killer's release, yet the narrative unravels, leaving a maze of motives—could it be organized crime, a serial killer, or a Vatican scandal too dark to unveil? The Enigma: Decades later, the case remains a haunting melody, with each investigation ending in the same, frustrati...

  Murder Before Midnight On a snowy New Year’s Eve in 1945, Toronto’s elite gather in the grand ballroom of the Royal York Hotel, where the dazzling music of Mart Kenney and His Western Gentlemen fills the air. Beneath the glitter and celebration, trouble stirs when notorious fixer Jimmy Callahan drops dead, a champagne flute shattered at his side. Poisoned, it seems—but by whom? Detective Mick McCathie and his partner, Mack MacNeely, are called to untangle the mystery before the clock strikes twelve. As the duo navigates the glittering crowd, they uncover secrets of smuggling, wartime profiteering, and a missing diamond necklace. Their investigation tightens around a host of suspects: a glamorous singer with a troubled past, a wealthy industrialist with too much to lose, and a small-time crook with everything to hide. As the countdown to midnight begins, Mick and Mack race to stop a deadly scheme that could cost more lives. From the shimmering ballroom to the icy rooftop, where a ...