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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...

The Big Fix | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast The Big Fix A Mick & Mack Mystery In the smoky backrooms of 1950s Toronto, where the racetracks hum with whispers and odds are chalked faster than you can blink, one name rules the bookmaking world: Manny “The Hat” Kaufmann. But when a longshot wins big and a rival bookie turns up dead—strangled with jockey silks and a losing ticket stuffed in his mouth—Manny finds himself framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Enter Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely—two sharp-talking cops who know every back alley, every bent cop, and every trick in the book. As rumors swirl and crooked cops close in, the duo must navigate a tangled web of race-fixing, double-crosses, and a killer hiding in plain sight. With a jittery fall guy named Shnooky, a dame who burns ledgers and hearts, and a two-bit hustler with delusions of grandeur, it’s a race against time—and everyone’s betting dirty. Will Mick and Mack crack the case before the city’s underworld g...

  A Life Cut Short: The Murder of Alison Parrott True Crime. Real Justice. In the sweltering summer of 1986, 11-year-old Alison Parrott's life was brutally cut short in a senseless crime that shocked Toronto. Her disappearance sparked a massive investigation, but the truth remained elusive for over a decade. Join us as we explore the twists and turns of this Ontario cold case, and the justice that finally came, years later. Dive into the heart-wrenching story of Alison Parrott and the perseverance of her family and the police who refused to give up. Discover how advances in DNA technology breathed new life into the investigation, leading to the conviction of Francis Carl Roy. Listen now to Ontario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast and experience the gripping tale of a community's tragedy and triumph. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and join the conversation on true crime and justice. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Subscr...

Vanished in Windsor: The Jerome Allen Mystery | Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast Vanished in Windsor: The Jerome Allen Mystery On a crisp October night in Windsor, Ontario, Jerome Allen stepped into Leopard’s Lounge and Broil—a pulsing hotspot of nightlife at 1190 Wyandotte Street West. The clock edged toward 2:45 a.m., the air thick with music and revelry. At 6 feet 4 inches and 179 pounds, Jerome wasn’t a man who faded into the crowd. Yet, in the blink of an eye, he was gone. By sunrise, the 29-year-old father had vanished without a trace, leaving behind a shattered family and a mystery that refuses to let go. Welcome to Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, hosted by Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations. In this episode, we dive into the chilling disappearance of Jerome Allen—a night out that spiraled into a haunting homicide investigation. What happened in those shadowy hours after he was last seen? Did he walk into the night alone, or did someone ensure he’d never retur...

Vanished in Windsor: The Jerome Allen Mystery | Patreon Vanished in Windsor: The Jerome Allen Mystery It was a crisp October night in Windsor, Ontario, when Jerome Allen stepped into Leopard’s Lounge and Broil—a throbbing heartbeat of nightlife at 1190 Wyandotte Street West. The clock ticked toward 2:45 a.m., the air alive with music and chaos. At 6 feet 4 inches and 179 pounds, Jerome stood tall, unmistakable—yet, in an instant, he vanished. By sunrise on October 20, 2018, the 29-year-old father was gone, leaving a family broken and a mystery that grips Windsor to this day. Welcome to Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast. I’m Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations. This Sunday, May 4, we dive into the chilling enigma of Jerome Allen—a night out that twisted into a haunting homicide. What swallowed him in those shadowy hours? Did he walk away—or was he taken? Trace the case with us: a trail of elusive clues—from arrests in 2019 that promised justice, only to collapse under the...

The JonBenet Ramsey Murder: Ev…–Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast – Apple Podcasts The JonBenet Ramsey Murder: Evidence, Theories, and Unanswered Questions (Part 1) It was a night bathed in the glow of Christmas magic—December 25, 1996, in the picturesque town of Boulder, Colorado. The Ramsey family—John, Patsy, and their children, Burke and JonBenet—returned to their elegant Tudor mansion after a festive holiday party, the air alive with twinkling lights and the promise of a peaceful slumber. Snowflakes drifted silently onto the quiet streets as six-year-old JonBenet, a radiant star of the pageant world, was tucked into bed. But within those walls, a shadow was stirring. By morning, a frantic 911 call would shatter the silence, a cryptic ransom note would emerge, and the lifeless body of a little girl would be uncovered in the basement—transforming a holiday dream into a decades-long nightmare. Nearly 30 years on, the murder of JonBenet Ramsey remains an enigma that grips the world...