Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast

A Killer in the Dark – The Murder of Patricia Bovin | Patreon Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast Coming This Sunday, February 2nd A Killer in the Dark – The Murder of Patricia Bovin It was a warm spring night in 1969 when 22-year-old Patricia Bovin tucked her two little boys into bed, believing they were safe in their modest King Street apartment in London, Ontario. But beyond the thin walls and dim glow of her window, someone was watching—waiting. By morning, Patricia was dead. Stabbed over a dozen times in a silent, frenzied attack. Her children, just one and three years old, were left alone with their mother’s body, crying in the eerie stillness of a crime scene no one had heard. Her murder barely made the news. There was no manhunt. No outcry. No justice. London, Ontario, was already earning a reputation as a city where killers roamed unchecked. That same year, the so-called London Chambermaid Slayer left a trail of bodies. But Patricia’s murder didn’t fit the pattern...

Pearls, Lies, and Alibis - Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast | Podcast on Spotify Pearls, Lies, and Alibis Toronto, 1952: The city hums with glitzy galas, smoky jazz clubs, and secrets lurking in every shadow. But when a scandalous affair leads to murder, Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely find themselves neck-deep in a mystery that’s as tangled as a string of pearls. It starts with a politician’s wife, Lila Pritchard, whose charm is as sharp as her tongue—and whose lies could fill a ballroom. When her lover turns up dead in a dark alley behind the glamorous Palais Royale, the spotlight shifts to her, her powerful husband, and a trail of corruption that leads straight to City Hall. As Mick and Mack unravel the threads of deceit, they’re plunged into a whirlwind of high-stakes drama: a desperate fugitive on the run, a trail of dirty money, and a shadowy shooter who’s always one step ahead. From chaotic chases to a midnight showdown at the Woodbine Racetrack, the detectives must s...

The Co-Ed Killer: Terror in Southeastern Michigan - Part 2 | Patreon The Co-Ed Killer: Terror in Southeastern Michigan - Part 2 Southeastern Michigan, late 1960s—a region once defined by quiet college towns became a haunting landscape of fear. Seven young women, aged 13 to 21, vanished under chillingly similar circumstances, their bodies discovered in horrifying states of violence. Stabbings, strangulation, post-mortem mutilation—the press christened the perpetrator with terrifying names: the Ypsilanti Ripper, the Michigan Murderer, and the Co-Ed Killer. In Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast , we continue our gripping exploration of one of North America’s most notorious serial killer cases. Part 2 of The Co-Ed Killer: Terror in Southeastern Michigan delves deeper into the murder of 18-year-old Karen Sue Beineman, the Michigan Murderer’s final victim, whose tragic end brought investigators face-to-face with their prime suspect—John Norman Collins. Unravel the details of ...

Vanished in the Shadows: The Soraya O’Connell Mystery | Patreon Vanished in the Shadows: The Soraya O’Connell Mystery On a warm summer evening in August 1970, fifteen-year-old Soraya O’Connell waved goodbye to her mother at a bustling youth drop-in center in London, Ontario. It was supposed to be a night of card games and laughter—a safe place to enjoy the carefree moments of teenage life. But Soraya never made it home. By 10:00 p.m., her mother returned to find her daughter gone, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Why did Soraya leave early? Who—or what—waited for her along that shadowy stretch of Fanshawe Park Road? Four years later, a chilling discovery in a quiet rural field would deepen the mystery. Soraya’s remains, carefully posed and left miles from her last known steps, bore an eerie resemblance to other unsolved cases haunting the Forest City. Was her tragic end the work of a serial predator lurking in the shadows of London? Vanished in the Shadows: The Soraya O’...

Vanished in the Shadows: The Soraya O’Connell Mystery (Trailer) | Patreon Vanished in the Shadows: The Soraya O’Connell Mystery (Trailer) New Episode Premiering Sunday, January 26 On a warm summer evening in 1970, 15-year-old Soraya O’Connell set out for what should have been a typical night at a youth center in London, Ontario. By the time her mother arrived to pick her up at 10 p.m., Soraya was already gone. What followed was a desperate search that stretched on for years, only to end with a grim discovery that would raise more questions than answers. Four years later, on May 26, 1974, Soraya’s remains were uncovered in a secluded area of Perth County, miles from where she was last seen. Her tragic fate bore haunting similarities to other unsolved murders in the area, including Lynda White and Jackie English. All three young women were abducted, and their bodies were posed and left in remote locations. Were these deaths the work of the same shadowy figure? A calculated predator who s...

Lost in the Eternal City: The Disappearance of Mirella Gregori | Patreon Lost in the Eternal City: The Disappearance of Mirella Gregori In the heart of Rome, a seemingly ordinary May afternoon in 1983 turned into a decades-long nightmare. Fifteen-year-old Mirella Gregori, vibrant and full of life, stepped out of her home after receiving a mysterious phone call. Promising to return in ten minutes, she vanished without a trace. Just forty days later, another disappearance shocked the world—that of Emanuela Orlandi, a Vatican citizen. What connects these two chilling cases? Was Mirella’s disappearance the result of a shadowy plot involving international terrorists, as some claim? Could both girls have been victims of a serial killer who preyed on Rome’s young women? Or does the truth lie even deeper, hidden behind the Vatican’s impenetrable walls? With suspects that include a high-ranking Vatican official and theories ranging from political conspiracies to a sinister predator stalking the...

The Mystery of the Maple Leaf Matchbook | Patreon The Mystery of the Maple Leaf Matchbook A Mick & Mack Mystery Toronto, 1952. A city of snow-dusted streets, neon lights, and secrets that lurk in the shadows. When a body is found behind Honest Ed’s, it seems like an open-and-shut case. But for Detective Mick McCathie and his wisecracking partner, Mack MacNeely, the devil is in the details—and this crime scene is downright bizarre. A murder weapon abandoned in the snow. A matchbook from the seedy Maple Leaf Hotel. A receipt for five pounds of bananas. The clues don’t add up, but they lead to a trail that winds through smoky jazz clubs, gritty racetracks, and the shadowy underbelly of Toronto’s gambling world. As Mick and Mack dig deeper, they uncover a web of debts, danger, and deception—and the stakes are higher than they ever imagined. From the sultry chanteuse with secrets to the slippery card sharks and muscle-bound enforcers, everyone has something to hide. And when the detecti...

Embeddable Player > Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast The Co-Ed Killer: Terror in Southeastern Michigan - Part 1 Some people believe this killer was also responsible for murders in Canada, particularly in the London area. There are definitely some similarities. I would love to hear some opinions on this. Southeastern Michigan, late 1960s—a quiet college region gripped by an unimaginable terror. Seven young women, aged 13 to 21, vanished, only to be found brutally murdered. Stabbings, strangulation, post-mortem mutilation—each victim’s fate more horrifying than the last. The press dubbed him the Ypsilanti Ripper, the Michigan Murderer, and the Co-Ed Killer, a shadowy predator whose gruesome spree left a trail of fear and devastation. In the first part of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast’s deep dive, we explore the twisted beginnings of the Michigan Murders, including the chilling discoveries of Mary Fleszar, Joan Schell, and Jane Mixer. With each crime, the killer grew...

  A Murder, a Mystery, and a City in Fear: Jackie English "She was a hero to her family, a 15-year-old juggling two jobs to make ends meet. Three months after buying her younger brother a graduation outfit, that same suit was worn to her funeral." In October 1969, Jackie English, a determined teenager from London, Ontario, vanished into the night after her shift at the Metropolitan Store’s diner. Five days later, her battered, lifeless body was discovered in Big Otter Creek, and a chilling investigation began. Was Jackie’s killer a lone predator, or was she the victim of a larger, more sinister pattern of murders in what became known as Canada’s “Serial Killer Capital”? This gripping episode uncovers: * Jackie’s final hours and the horrifying discovery of her body. * Eerie connections to another murder and the unsettling suspicions surrounding a convicted killer. * A cryptic suicide note hinting at dark secrets and a witness tormented by a relentless stalker. * A family’s unw...

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 ...