Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast

Genetic Genealogy | Patreon Genetic Genealogy Genetic genealogy is a powerful tool that blends DNA testing with traditional genealogical research to uncover family history, identify biological relationships, and trace ancestral origins. It has transformed how we explore our roots, solve mysteries, and even crack cold criminal cases, as seen in the Christine Jessop case featured in Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Below, I’ll explore what genetic genealogy is, how it works, its applications, and its significance, drawing on its role in the Jessop case while providing a broader understanding.  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. Sheila Hobeck, Founder and Partner at Kinalytic.com sheila.hobeck@kinalytic.com https://www.kinalytic.com Unraveling the Christine Jessop Mystery: A Story of Loss, Injustice, and Redemption Th...

Lynden, Ontario’s Lasting Mystery: The Murder of Audrey Gleave | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Lynden, Ontario’s Lasting Mystery: The Murder of Audrey Gleave In the quiet rural haven of Lynden, Ontario, a chilling crime shattered the peace on December 30, 2010. Audrey Gleave—a brilliant, quirky 73-year-old retired science teacher—was found brutally stabbed to death in her own garage. No forced entry. Nothing stolen. Her loyal German Shepherds locked away, unable to protect her. The scene screamed calculation, rage, and a killer who vanished without a trace. Who could target a woman whose life was a tapestry of routine—weekly coffee meetups, bridge games, and a love for The Big Bang Theory? With a master’s degree in nuclear physics and a fiery spirit symbolized by her white Camaro, Audrey was a beloved enigma. Yet, someone knew her well enough to strike with savage precision. Join host Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations on Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast as he unrav...

Lynden, Ontario’s Lasting Mystery: The Murder of Audrey Gleave (Trailer) | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Lynden, Ontario’s Lasting Mystery: The Murder of Audrey Gleave This Sunday, June 15, on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast... prepare to step into a mystery that’s haunted a small town for over a decade. Lynden, Ontario—a quiet rural community where violence feels like a distant rumor. But on December 30, 2010, that peace was shattered. Audrey Gleave, a 73-year-old retired science teacher, was found brutally stabbed in her own garage. No forced entry. No stolen possessions. Her loyal German Shepherds locked away, unable to save her. Who could target a woman known for her quirky wit, her love of bridge, and her fiery red hair? Was it a stranger passing through, or someone who knew her routine all too well? Suspects emerged—a homeless man charged and released, a friend under scrutiny—but the truth slipped through every crack. I’m Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations, a...

  A Walk in the Woods: The Unsolved Case of Dr. Helen Davidson On a cold November morning in 1966, a soldier stumbled upon a scene of unimaginable horror in the depths of Hodgemoor Wood, Buckinghamshire. In a secluded clearing, nearly a mile from an abandoned car, lay the brutalized body of Dr. Helen Davidson—a beloved physician whose face had been disfigured, her eyes forced back into their sockets. Beside her, in a heartrending act of devotion, stood her wire-haired terrier, Fancy, guarding her through the night. What began as a routine birdwatching walk for the respected Amersham doctor ended in a savage murder that would shock a community and defy explanation for decades. The attack was ferocious—a fatal blow to the head from a burned poplar branch, followed by a chilling aftermath of violence—yet no motive emerged. No robbery. No assault. Just a mystery as deep and dark as the woods themselves. Detective Chief Superintendent Jack "Razor" Williams led a relentless hunt fo...

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 A Mick & Mack Mystery
 Inspired by the unsolved 1962 murder of Julie Wolanski She thought she was going to a school exam. She never came home. Toronto, 1952.
 When sixteen-year-old Julie Wozniak vanishes after receiving a call from a man claiming to be a doctor with the Board of Education, Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are drawn into the most chilling case of their careers. The caller knew Julie’s name. Her school. Her academic record. And she’s not the only one. As Eve Whitmore uncovers whispers from deep inside the intelligence community and Johnny Chandler traces the trail to a long-forgotten name, Mick & Mack begin to see the terrible shape of the truth. This wasn’t a random crime. This was ritual. Calculated. And very familiar. A boarding house in North Toronto.
 A box of scarf fragments.
 A smile that never reaches the eyes. One man may hold the answers.
 But how many girls did he reach b...

Episode 2 – Justice Delayed: The Fight for Truth in the Christine Jessop Case | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Unraveling the Christine Jessop Mystery: A Story of Loss, Injustice, and Redemption Episode 2 – Justice Delayed: The Fight for Truth in the Christine Jessop Case A nine-year-old girl vanishes from her quiet Ontario town, her dreams snuffed out in a brutal crime that shatters a community. A neighbor is accused, convicted, and condemned—but what if the real killer is still out there?   In this gripping episode of Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast, host Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations unravels the haunting mystery of Christine Jessop’s 1984 murder—a case that became one of Canada’s most infamous wrongful convictions. Step into the courtroom for Guy Paul Morin’s harrowing trials, where flimsy evidence and biased justice led to a life sentence for an innocent man. Witness the groundbreaking DNA test that set him free, exposing a cascade of investigativ...

Killer’s Guilty Plea Nets 6 Years In Jail | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Killer’s Guilty Plea Nets 6 Years In Jail Ashley Lafrance (Update, June 4, 2025) Hello, I’m Jay Nicoll Investigations and this is an Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, special edition and an update on the murder of Ashley Lafrance from an article by Brad Hunter in the Toronto Sun. A Kirkland Lake mom whose daughter was brutally slain doesn’t believe justice has been served. Not by a long shot. The last of a trio of accused involved in the killing of Ashley Lafrance, 29, on Sept. 8, 2022, has been sentenced to six years in prison. The two others already have pleaded guilty. Darcy Shail, 43, copped to manslaughter in Haileybury court on Monday. Minus time served, he will be out of jail in around five months. He apologized to Lafrance’s family, but to her mother, it fell short. “He can’t apologize to Ashley, so why bother apologizing to me?” her mom, Marion Effenberger, told CTV Northern News. “It’...

The Christmas Bomb: The Unsolved Murder of Wayne Greavette | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast The Christmas Bomb: The Unsolved Murder of Wayne Greavette A quiet Christmas season in Moffat, Ontario, shattered by a single, sinister act. On December 12, 1996, Wayne Greavette, a devoted father and lighting salesman, opened a package disguised as a holiday gift. Inside, a flashlight—rigged with a deadly pipe bomb—detonated, tearing through his rural home and his family’s lives. Nearly three decades later, the question lingers: Who mailed the bomb that killed Wayne Greavette? Join host Jay Nicoll, a seasoned private investigator with Nicoll Investigations, on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, as he unravels one of Canada’s most chilling unsolved mysteries. From the taunting anonymous letters that mocked police to the meticulous craftsmanship of a killer with a personal grudge, this episode dives deep into the crime, the investigation, and the enduring pain of a family left be...

The Christmas Bomb: The Unsolved Murder of Wayne Greavette (Trailer) | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast The Christmas Bomb: The Unsolved Murder of Wayne Greavette (Trailer) December 12, 1996. A quiet farmhouse in Moffat, Ontario, just south of Guelph. The Greavette family is ready for Christmas, but a package arrives, wrapped like a gift, hiding a deadly secret.   Wayne Greavette, a loving father, flips the switch on a flashlight inside.   A pipe bomb tears through their home, killing Wayne instantly in front of his wife and kids. Nearly 30 years later, the killer remains a shadow, taunting police with chilling, anonymous letters.   I’m Jay Nicoll, private investigator and host of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Join me this Sunday, June 8, as we unravel the mystery of Wayne Greavette’s murder—a case that shocked a small town and still haunts Canada.   Was it a business rival? A personal vendetta? Or a meticulous killer still wat...

The Search for Nicola Bulley: A Story of Loss and Lessons | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast The Search for Nicola Bulley: A Story of Loss and Lessons On a crisp January morning in 2023, Nicola Bulley, a 45-year-old mother, vanished during her daily walk along the River Wyre. What followed was a gripping saga of search and speculation, as police, drones, and divers scoured the area, and the media churned out over 6,500 articles in a single day. But beneath the headlines lay a family's anguish, compounded by invasive scrutiny and the police's controversial disclosures. When the truth finally surfaced—an accidental drowning—it left behind not just grief, but profound lessons about privacy, media ethics, and the cost of public obsession. Join us on Ontario Cold Cases as host Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations delves into this haunting case, exploring the desperate search, the media frenzy, and the enduring impact of Nicola Bulley’s story. Because every case deserves answers—and e...

  Tip Sparks New Hunt for Slain Tot: The Maddie McCann Case Reopens
 A Special Edition from Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast She vanished from a seaside resort in Portugal nearly two decades ago. Now, a new tip has reignited one of the most haunting missing persons cases of our time. Join Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations in this urgent special edition episode of Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast, as we revisit the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. For 18 years, the world has searched, speculated, and mourned. But this week, German investigators launched a dramatic new search around an abandoned farmhouse near Praia da Luz—desperate for closure before their prime suspect, convicted pedophile Christian Brueckner, walks free. Armed with ground-penetrating radar and grim determination, thirty officers are racing the clock. Is this the final chance to uncover the truth? Or just another false hope in a case built on heartache? Subscribe now so you don’t...

The Girl in the River | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast The Girl in the River A Mick & Mack Mystery She vanished without a sound.
 She was found where the water runs quiet. Years before Lily Moore was murdered, another girl was taken—Emily Travers, age eight, gone without a trace from the streets of Cabbagetown. Her body turned up weeks later in the icy Rouge River, scarf knotted tight, shoes missing, innocence stolen. The case was forgotten. Until now. When a tip from private eye Johnny Chandler pulls Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely into the past, they uncover more than a cold file—they discover a chilling pattern. Strangled girls. Remote dumping grounds. No robbery. No motive. Just silence… and scarves. As the detectives retrace Emily’s final steps, old witnesses come forward, memories sharpen, and a name begins to form in the fog. But with each clue, a darker truth emerges: the killer didn’t return. He never left. Now, with help from a world-weary reporter and a cryp...

  Unraveling the Christine Jessop Mystery: A Story of Loss, Injustice, and Redemption  Part 1: The Disappearance of Christine Jessop On October 3, 1984, the quiet rural town of Queensville, Ontario, was forever changed when nine-year-old Christine Jessop vanished without a trace. What began as a crisp autumn day filled with the promise of a new recorder from music class spiraled into one of Canada’s most haunting mysteries—a decades-long saga of loss, investigative missteps, and a wrongful conviction that shook the nation. In an instant, a tight-knit community’s sense of safety was shattered, launching a massive search and an investigation that would grip Canada for 36 years. In this powerful episode of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, host Jay Nicoll guides you back to the beginning. Meet Christine—a spirited, animal-loving girl with dreams of becoming a veterinarian, whose bright smile lit up her small town. Step into the chilling final hours before she disa...

  Shadows on Oakdale Road: The Unsolved Murder of Eustace Compass In the peaceful streets of Maple, Vaughan, a dark mystery has lingered for over three decades. On November 7, 1990, Eustace Compass, a 43-year-old accountant, was discovered shot dead in his home. His car was found abandoned, personal items were missing—a robbery, perhaps. But was it that straightforward? Born in Jamaica, Eustace led a double life: a meticulous accountant by day, a fixture in Toronto’s gay scene by night, often welcoming young men into his home. Could his hidden world hold the key to his murder? Despite breakthroughs like a 2019 fingerprint match and a 2020 video appeal, the case remains unsolved. Homophobia and fear silenced witnesses in 1990, but today, someone might finally be ready to break that silence. Join host Jay Nicoll as he unravels this haunting cold case, piecing together evidence, suspects, and the societal shadows that buried the truth. If you know something—however small—it could crac...

Locked in Secrets: The Mysterious Death of Gareth Williams | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Locked in Secrets: The Mysterious Death of Gareth Williams In the heart of London’s summer haze, a brilliant MI6 operative vanished into a mystery that defies logic and haunts the world of espionage. Gareth Williams, a 31-year-old mathematical genius, was found in August 2010—his body impossibly folded inside a padlocked sports bag, sealed within his own locked apartment. No signs of struggle, no fingerprints, no answers. Was it a tragic accident, a daring suicide, or a chilling assassination tied to the shadowy underworld of international intelligence? Step into the enigma with host Jay Nicoll on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast. This World Cold Case Thursday episode plunges into the surreal scene of Gareth’s discovery, his secretive life as a codebreaker, and an investigation tangled in wiped devices, espionage whispers, and MI6’s guarded silence. From Russian hitmen to inter...

The Babysitter’s Lie - Ontario Cold Cases The Babysitter’s Lie A Mick & Mack Mystery
 Inspired by a chilling true case Toronto, 1948. The city is expanding, the suburbs are booming—and evil is hiding in plain sight. When twelve-year-old Lillian “Lily” Moore is found strangled in a snowy construction lot, Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are called to a scene that feels more deliberate than tragic. No signs of robbery. No sign of panic. Just a red coat, a missing button, and a scarf tied far too tightly around a child’s neck. As the detectives dig into Lily’s final hours, they uncover a handwritten babysitting list posted at a local grocery store—a list with four names, and four almost-victims. Someone posed as a worried parent, called each girl, and waited for one to say yes. But this wasn’t about childcare. It was a hunt. And Lily wasn’t chosen by accident. With the help of sardonic coroner Dr. Kendall, sharp-eyed private investigator Johnny Chandler, and the growing fea...

  The Exoneration of Peter Sullivan – The 1986 Murder of Diane Sindall A Decades-Long Fight for Justice. A Murder Still Unsolved. In the summer of 1986, the quiet town of Birkenhead, Merseyside, was shattered by the brutal murder of Diane Sindall, a 21-year-old florist with a bright future ahead. Her life was stolen in a violent, frenzied attack—bludgeoned to death and left in an alley—after her van ran out of petrol on a warm August night. The community reeled, demanding answers, and the police swiftly arrested Peter Sullivan, a quiet loner with no criminal past. Convicted on a coerced confession and now-discredited bite mark evidence, Sullivan was sentenced to life in prison, locked away for a crime he swore he didn’t commit. For nearly four decades, Sullivan fought relentlessly to clear his name, while Diane’s family and the town grappled with lingering doubts. Was the real killer still out there? In 2025, a stunning breakthrough in DNA technology answered that question—exonerat...

Years of Silence: The Rachel Russell Mystery | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Years of Silence: The Rachel Russell Mystery Known as the 'chameleon' for her ability to blend into any crowd, Rachel Russell's life was as colorful as it was complicated. But on a cold November day in 2007, her body was discovered near the railway tracks in Cobourg, Ontario—a grim end to a life full of promise. Despite an arrest and countless leads, her killer remains at large, leaving a community haunted by questions and a family desperate for closure. As part of a national tragedy explored through the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Rachel's story resonates with the pain of many, yet its enduring enigma sets it apart. Join us as we unravel the threads of Rachel's vibrant life, navigate the twists of a stalled investigation, and confront the chilling question: Who silenced the chameleon? Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserve...

Years of Silence: The Rachel Russell Mystery (Trailer) | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Years of Silence: The Rachel Russell Mystery (Trailer) In the small town of Cobourg, Ontario, a woman known as the 'chameleon'—Rachel Russell—lived a life as bold as it was fragile. Outgoing, adventurous, and fiercely resilient, she lit up every room… until her light was snuffed out near the railway tracks, leaving a mystery that’s haunted her community for years. On November 12, 2007, a passerby stumbled upon her body—blunt force trauma marking the violent end of a vibrant soul. Weeks had passed since her death, her killer slipping through the shadows. An arrest was made… then unravelled, leaving justice dangling out of reach. Today, a $50,000 reward hangs in the balance, waiting for the truth to break free. Step into Rachel’s world with us—a tale of a fearless teen hitchhiking to Woodstock ’99, a single mom battling addiction, a Mi’kmaq woman whose spirit refused to break. But who silenc...

A Death Shrouded in Secrets: The Unsolved Mystery of Annie Borjesson | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast A Death Shrouded in Secrets: The Unsolved Mystery of Annie Borjesson On a windswept Scottish beach, a young woman’s life ended in a chilling enigma that has gripped hearts and defied answers for nearly two decades. Annie Borjesson, a vibrant 30-year-old Swedish linguist with dreams as vast as her talents, was found face down on Prestwick Beach in December 2005, her belongings eerily staged beside her. Authorities called it suicide by drowning—a tidy conclusion that unravels under scrutiny. Unreported bruises, freshwater diatoms betraying the sea’s narrative, a menacing stalker, and classified Swedish files point to a truth far darker: murder, conspiracy, or a cover-up no one dares name. Was Annie silenced by a predator she feared, a shadowy figure impersonating a rugby star? Did she stumble into the orbit of CIA rendition flights haunting Prestwick Airport? Or does her fate lie in se...

The Honest Ed’s Heist–Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast – Apple Podcasts The Honest Ed’s Heist A Mick & Mack Mystery Toronto’s most iconic bargain palace. A diamond necklace worth a fortune. And a thief hiding in plain sight. When a priceless jewel vanishes in the middle of Honest Ed’s biggest blowout sale, Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are thrown into a case where chaos is the camouflage. Shoppers jostle for toasters, mannequins mingle with suspects, and somewhere between the velvet discount bins and a suspiciously good perfume promotion—a high-stakes smuggling ring is hiding in the markdowns. As Mick tries to keep order and Mack gets distracted by 20-cent egg poachers, the detectives unravel a scheme involving fake returns, secret passageways, and a con with flair to spare. With a city icon at stake and crooks in costume, can Toronto’s finest catch a thief before the next sale ends? Fast-paced, funny, and full of heart, The Honest Ed’s Heist is a nostalgic romp th...

  Unseen Evidence: The Madeleine McCann Investigation Reawakened A shocking breakthrough has reignited the mystery that’s haunted the world for 17 years: the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. In 2007, three-year-old Madeleine vanished from her family’s holiday apartment in Portugal, launching a global search that went cold—until now. German police have uncovered a hard drive at a derelict factory owned by prime suspect Christian Brueckner, a convicted sex offender with a chilling past. The drive holds evidence suggesting Madeleine may be gone forever, alongside a horrifying stash: children’s toys, swimming costumes, and child abuse images. With Brueckner’s release looming in 2025, time is running out. A new documentary, Madeleine McCann: The Unseen Evidence, promises to expose more—but will it finally unlock the truth? Tune in to Ontario Cold Cases as host Jay Nicoll dives into this gripping update and the clues that could change everything. Because every case deserves answers—and...

The Hopetown Murders - James & Marguerite Simpson | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast The Hopetown Murders: A Cold Case That Refuses to Die In the quiet, rain-drenched village of Hopetown, Ontario, a savage double murder shattered the stillness of a September night in 1987. James George Simpson, a meticulous 40-year-old building inspector, and his sister Helen Marguerite Simpson, a gentle 58-year-old mother, were gunned down in their isolated farmhouse on Concession 1 in Dalhousie Township. Marguerite lay lifeless on the kitchen floor, while George’s body was found outside, concealed beneath a wooden pallet and tires—both riddled with bullets from a .303 Lee Enfield rifle. Three days passed before their discovery, the rain washing away clues as the killer slipped into the shadows. Nearly four decades later, this chilling case remains unsolved, a dark enigma in the heart of Lanark County. Join host Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations in this gripping episode of Ontario Cold Cases - C...

  The Hopetown Murders - James Simpson & Marguerite Simpson (Trailer) In the quiet village of Hopetown, Ontario, a rain-soaked night in September 1987 turned deadly. James George Simpson and his sister Helen Marguerite Simpson were gunned down in their remote farmhouse. Marguerite lay lifeless on the kitchen floor. George, sprawled outside under a pile of tires and a wooden pallet. Both shot multiple times with a .303 Lee Enfield rifle. Three days passed before their bodies were found—rain washing away clues, time burying the truth. The Ontario Provincial Police recovered the murder weapon from a nearby swamp, but in rural Lanark County, where such rifles were everywhere, it was a dead end. An open door. A targeted attack. A case gone cold in months. But was this just the beginning? From 1975 to 1987, six other deaths haunted eastern Ontario. Middle-aged bachelors and a lone widow—shot, burned, left in the ashes of their homes. John King. Wallace Johnston. Harold Davidson. Arch...

Vanished in New Zealand: The Disappearance of Mona Blades | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Vanished in New Zealand: The Disappearance of Mona Blades A Journey Cut Short In the heart of New Zealand’s breathtaking North Island, a young woman’s carefree adventure turned into a chilling mystery that has gripped a nation for nearly half a century. On May 31, 1975, 18-year-old Mona Blades—vibrant, kind-hearted, and dreaming of a future in nursing—set out to hitchhike from Hamilton to Hastings, a surprise visit for her nephew’s first birthday. She was last seen climbing into an orange Datsun on a lonely highway… and then she was gone. What followed was one of New Zealand’s largest manhunts—thousands of police hours, helicopters sweeping the rugged terrain, and a nation holding its breath. Yet, Mona left no trace. No body. No belongings. Just a haunting void. Was she taken by a predator hiding in plain sight? Did she cross paths with a dangerous gang in Taupo’s shadowy underbelly? Or does th...

The Man Who Fell to Earth (And Landed in Malton) | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Mick & Mack Mysteries: The Man Who Fell to Earth (And Landed in Malton) A Cold War thriller with flying saucers, vanishing scientists, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. When a respected University of Toronto astronomer vanishes after a late-night stargazing session, Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are pulled into a case that starts in the sky—and quickly drops into dangerous territory on the ground. The clues lead to A.V. Roe’s top-secret aircraft project at Malton, where whispers of a flying disc known as the Avrocar have drawn attention from more than just curious civilians. A jittery engineer goes missing. A grainy photo surfaces—one that should never exist. And in the shadows, Soviet agents are circling. To some, it looks like a classic UFO mystery. To Mick and Mack, it’s something much worse: espionage, betrayal, and a plot to steal Canada’s future—one classified secret at a ti...

  Ain’t No Justice Brad Hunter (Toronto Sun): Northern Ontario mom claims killer 'got away with bloody murder' Two of three accused bargained their way down to lesser charges The dreary Canadian justice system played out as expected for the family of Ashley Lafrance in a northern Ontario courtroom. And while the result wasn’t good, it was par for the course. bhunter@postmedia.com @HunterTOSun Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Subscribe today on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows to stay updated on cold cases that continue to demand answers. 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 , #ColdCasePodcas...

The Unsolved Death of Florence Deeks | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast The Unsolved Death of Florence Deeks Step into the shadows of Ontario’s past with Ontario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast. In this chilling installment of "Historical True Crime Tuesday," host Jay Nicoll transports you to the quiet streets of 1928 Toronto, where a summer day turned deadly for Florence Deeks. A respected educator and aspiring author, Florence was found lifeless in her bathroom on August 17, her body slumped against the tub, hands clenched, and a gas heater hissing in the corner. The official verdict? Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. But the details don’t sit right. Why was a heater running on a warm August morning? Who was the mystery man seen arguing with Florence days before her death? And what about the faint cherry-red tint to her lips, the clenched fists hinting at a struggle—or something more sinister? Florence’s family refused to accept the ruling. Her brother Geor...

  The 1993 Murder of Andrew Ryu: A Cold Case Revisited A Quiet Corner Shattered February 18, 1993. North York, Toronto. Dusk falls over a sleepy stretch of Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue. At 11 Arleta Avenue, a tiny convenience store hums quietly, its owner, Andrew Ryu, winding down another long day. A 56-year-old South Korean immigrant, Ryu built this modest shop into his family’s lifeline—until two teenage boys stepped through the door, their faces shadowed, their intent deadly. In an instant, a robbery explodes into murder—a single gunshot rips through the silence, and the boys vanish onto a westbound bus, leaving a crime that’s haunted Toronto for over three decades. Andrew Ryu was no ordinary man. A husband, a father of three, he crossed oceans in 1972 to chase a Canadian dream. For nearly 20 years, he poured his soul into his store, a steadfast figure in North York’s quiet corners. But that night, his dedication became his undoing. His family was shattered, his community stu...

  The 1993 Murder of Andrew Ryu: A Cold Case Revisited (Trailer) It’s just after 5 p.m. on February 18, 1993. A bitter winter chill grips North York, Toronto, where a tiny convenience store sits hidden at 11 Arleta Avenue. For Andrew Ryu—a father, a husband, a South Korean immigrant who built a life from nothing—it’s the end of another grueling day. But as the clock ticks toward closing, two teenage boys step through the door, their faces shadowed, their hands hiding a deadly secret. In an instant, a robbery turns to murder. A single shot shatters the silence, and Andrew Ryu’s dream of a better life bleeds out on the floor. The killers? They flee onto a westbound bus, disappearing into the night—leaving behind a crime that’s defied justice for over 32 years. He wasn’t just a shopkeeper. Andrew Ryu was a man who crossed oceans, worked seven days a week, and loved his family fiercely. For three decades, his killers have walked free, slipping through a world before DNA could catch the...

Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast - The JonBenet Ramsey Murder (Part 2) : Evidence, Theories, and Unanswered Questions | Free Listening on Podbean App The JonBenet Ramsey Murder (Part 2) : Evidence, Theories, and Unanswered Questions A silent Christmas night in Boulder, Colorado, 1996. The Ramsey mansion glows with festive cheer, snow falling softly outside. Inside, John, Patsy, Burke, and six-year-old JonBenet drift into dreams after a joyous holiday party. But in the darkness, a sinister presence lurks. By morning, a cryptic ransom note, a desperate 911 call, and a horrifying discovery in the basement will unravel a mystery that haunts the world nearly three decades later: Who killed JonBenet Ramsey? In Part 2 of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, host Jay Nicoll dives deeper into one of true crime’s most baffling enigmas. The clues from Part 1—a Hi-Tec boot print, unknown male DNA, a broken basement window, and a bizarre ransom note—set the stage for a battle of theori...