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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...