Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

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Hi friends, we are Katie and Olivia! Podcast By Proxy is a Canadian True Crime Podcast hosted by former work besties who got new jobs but really missed working together. Every Tuesday, Katie and Olivia take turns telling a True Crime or History case in Canada in a conversational, banter style. Grab your nearest pillow to scream into and get ready to learn about the not so polite Canadians. If you are looking for your new true crime besties, you have found the right place! Follow @podcastbyproxy on social media to keep up with case updates and to join the conversation! Podcast By Proxy is a member of 604 Podcast Network.

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The Survival of Zach Miller; Saskatchewan

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02/14/23 • 66 min

In the summer of 2006, Zach Miller set off to explore with a new boy in his small town of Whitewood, Saskatchewan. What happened next would set out Saskatchewan’s first Amber Alert, and call into question how our Justice system handles prolific sexual offenders.

-K&O

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Zach Miller, held as sex slave at 10 by Peter Whitmore, tells his story | CBC News

Father of Peter Whitmore abduction victim speaks out | CBC News

Publication ban lifted on Zachary Miller, victim of sexual assault | CBC News

'Absolutely disgusting:' Victim concerned about pedophile's online profile | CBC News

'Absolutely disgusting': Victim horrified as pedophile Peter Whitmore sets up online pen-pal profile | National Post

Zachary Miller fights to get his story of sexual abuse told | Globalnews.ca

(Aug. 3, 2006) Tracking Peter Whitmore: How the convicted pedophile spent a week that ended at a Kipling farmyard | The Star Phoenix

Man breaks silence on childhood sexual abuse | CTV News

Zachary Miller gives voice to child sexual abuse survivors after fighting publication ban: 'It’s relieving' | National Post

Pedophile who abducted, abused Manitoba and Sask. boys in 2006 denied parole | CBC News

Sex offender’s parole bid raises questions about Canada’s handling of serial pedophiles | The Star

RCMP honour man who found Whitmore hideout | CBC News

(1) Convicted pedophile Peter Whitmore’s criminal history full of red flags and warnings | Globalnews.ca

Whitmore paid N.L. boy for sexual touching, court told | CBC News

Whitmore gets life sentence in child sex assault, abductions | CBC News

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The Maple Syrup Heist; QUEBEC

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02/07/23 • 71 min

We have a sticky one for you this week! In 2011, a group of thieves stole syrup from barrels stored in the warehouses rented by the Federation of Maple Syrup Producers. Approximately 2,700 tonnes of maple syrup from a strategic maple syrup reserve maintained in Quebec.

-K&O

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Canadian_Maple_Syrup_Heist

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/great-canadian-maple-syrup-heist

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/01/maple-syrup-heist-theif-ordered-repay-stolen-goods-canada

https://globalnews.ca/news/8724923/maple-syrup-heist-fine-supreme-court/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7909196/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/03/31/ringleader-of-great-canadian-maple-syrup-heist-ordered-to-pay-multi-million-dollar-fine/?sh=77bb8e466ab0 https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/12/maple-syrup-heist

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A Conversation with Megan Leslie

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02/21/23 • 76 min

Today we had the incredible opportunity to sit down for a conversation with Megan Leslie. Megan is the younger sister of Loren Leslie, who was murdered in Vanderhoof, BC on November 27, 2010. Megan tells us about her experience losing her sister in such a horrific way and how it affected her life.

If you have not heard of episode on Loren's tragic murder you can listen here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SXbdL8H9fYULbDdgK5giG?si=609d221af7ea4897

Follow Megan on all her social mediahttps://www.tiktok.com/@m3ganator4000 today!

-K&O

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Case Updates 2023 and More

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

02/20/24 • 61 min

PBP presents the annual case updates! This year we branched out to beyond the 2023 catalogue - Enjoy.

Tip lines:

Police are offering a $100,000 reward for anyone who provides information that will leave to Elnaz’s Hajtamiri’s whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the dedicated tip line 1-833-728-3415.

Shannon White is described as having blonde hair, green eyes and stands 5 ft 5 weighing 180 lbs. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file number 2021-38386.

Quoc Tran and Kristy Nguyen- Suspect Phuong Tan Nguyen is five-feet-nine-inches tall, and weighs 180 pounds. He has a medium build, short, black hair and brown eyes. More information about Phuong Tan Nguyen, the $50,000 reward and how to submit tips can be found at boloprogram.org/Nguyen. The offer is also available in cooperation with 1-800-222-TIPS.

-K&O

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Sources:

After 35 years, DNA evidence leads to 1st-degree murder charge in P.E.I. cold case | CBC News

'It's like a weight being lifted': Relief and remembrance as arrest made in Byron Carr case | CBC News

Genetic genealogy was key to the Byron Carr homicide investigation. Here's how it works | CBC News

Murder charges laid in P.E.I.'s only cold case (thestar.com)

Police: P.E.I. man arrested in 1988 murder | Toronto Sun

P.E.I. news: Case against Todd Joseph Gallant set over until March | CTV News

Los Angeles Innocence Project takes Scott Peterson case up 21 years after wife’s murder | California | The Guardian

With the help of search dogs, volunteer group continues nearly 2-year search for missing B.C. woman | CBC News

Search and rescue teams now searching for missing Kamloops woman | CBC News

Ex-boyfriend of Elnaz Hajtamiri charged with 1st-degree murder | CBC News

Elnaz Hajtamiri disappearance marks 2nd anniversary with several questions unanswered | CTV News

CTV News Barrie | Abduction Investigation

Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction investigation: Charges stayed against woman charged in kidnapping case | CTV News

Paul Bernardo's former lawyer hired to defend Mohamad Lilo in Elnaz Hajtamiri murder case | CTV News

Scott Peterson Keeps Using Discredited Theories To Proclaim His Innocence (msn.com)

LA Innocence Project Takes Up Scott Peterson Murder Case | HuffPost Latest News

Lynne Harper & Steven Truscott; ONTARIO

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11/23/21 • 75 min

When 12 year old Lynne Harper went missing the police immediately suspected the last known for person she was with, 14 year old Steven Truscott. It took Steven over 50 years to prove his innocence, and the real murderer may never be caught. Today we cover the murder of Lynne Harper and the Trials of Steven Truscott.

-K&O

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Sources:

Steven Truscott Case | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Steven Truscott | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Steven Truscott - Innocence Canada

Lynne Harper Murder Likely Never To Be Solved - CityNews Toronto

Steven Truscott | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Steven Truscott's wrongful conviction for rape and murder was a judicial error. So who killed Lynne Harper? - The Canadian

Who killed Lynne Harper? Retired OPP sergeant says travelling salesman a suspect in string of unsolved murders | National Post

Case not closed: The enduring tragedy of the Harper – Truscott murder case – Canadian Military History (militarybruce.com)

Murder suspect died 25 years ago | CBC News

The Youth Criminal Justice Act Summary and Background

Ontario Farmers Fight to Send a Herd of Ex-Cons Back to the Pen - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Cheryl Lynne Harper (1946-1959) - Find A Grave Memorial

Other leads on possible suspects ignored | The Star

The Murder of Lynne Harper – The Case Reopened – Tales of Luminol (wordpress.com)

Holly Jones; ONTARIO

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

01/26/21 • 50 min

Welcome to Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime.

Holly Jones was just 10 years old when she disappeared while walking her friend home in a small neighbourhood in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Listen as we discuss the investigation into her disappearance and the monster found ultimately responsible.

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Sources:

AMBER Alert – MissingKids.ca

CBC News Indepth: Holly Jones

Briere pleads guilty to Holly Jones's murder - The Globe and Mail

The Holly Jones Case - The Globe and Mail

Toronto Neighbourhood Remembers Holly Jones - CityNews Toronto

Michael Briere Wiki: Convicted Child Rapist and Murderer Sentenced to Life (crimeola.com)

Holly Jones' suspected killer married a Saultite - SooToday.com

Holly Jones' murderer behind bars (canadiancontent.net)

Michael Briere arrested for Holly Jones murder (injusticebusters.org)

Five-Year Anniversary Of Holly Jones's Disappearance (citynews.ca)

Crown wants 7-year sentence for child pornographer | Toronto Sun

Lisa Marie Young ; BC UNSOLVED

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

07/13/21 • 69 min

Lisa Marie Young was just 21 years old when she went missing. It has been 19 years - her remains have never been found and an arrest has never been made. An official suspect has never even been named.

Somebody knows what happened to Lisa. If you know absolutely anything about Lisa’s disappearance you an encouraged to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.

-K&O

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Sources:

Island Crime

Main | Lil' Red Dress Project (lilreddressproject.ca)

Lisa Marie Young | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom

March 24, 2010 (allisoncrowe.com)

Lisa Marie Young Help Find Lisa Missed by family and loved ones from Nanaimo+ Since June 30, 2002 (allisoncrowe.com)

10 Haunting Canadian Murders That No One Can Solve - Listverse

Lisa Marie Young Help Find Lisa Marie Young (allisoncrowe.com)

Help Find Lisa Marie Young Nanaimo Canada Missing Since June 30 2002 (allisoncrowe.com)

RCMP withheld information on unsolved files Rob Shaw Lindsay Kines Times Colonist September 22 2008 (allisoncrowe.com)

Vigil planned for missing Nanaimo woman - June 19, 2010 Nanaimo News Bulletin (allisoncrowe.com)

Young/Martin family mourns the loss of Joanne Young | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper (hashilthsa.com)

Vigil for missing Nanaimo, B.C., woman continues 16 years after her disappearance | CBC News

16 years later: Family and friends hold on to memories of Lisa Marie Young | NanaimoNewsNOW | Nanaimo news, sports, weather, real estate, classifieds and more

Family marks 16th anniversary of Lisa Marie Young's vanishing (cheknews.ca)

(87) Never Give Up Hope - YouTube

(87) Lisa Marie Young - Nanaimo Crime Stoppers - YouTube

New podcast sheds light on disappearance of Lisa Young from Nanaimo (cheknews.ca)

Vancouver Island - Wikipedia

Nanaimo - Wikipedia

Guide to pronunciations for B.C. First Nations (leg.bc.ca)

Ucluelet woman apologizes after comparing B.C. mask mandate to residential schools – Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

Chief Council — Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation

Every Drop of Water Counts - The Story Behind Tofino’s Drinking Water | The Official Tourism Tofino

Nanaimo RCMP use new information and technology in case of missing woman Lisa Marie Young – Nanaimo News Bulletin (nanaimobulletin.com)

Weird Canadian Laws; BONUS

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

07/29/21 • 15 min

Need we say more? Come hang out with us while we give you all the details of 10 of Canada's weirdest laws.

We'd love to hear your Province, State heck we'd take a cookie bylaw. Send them our at [email protected]

There was a part one but the audio file broke 😑

Source:

https://www.slice.ca/35-weird-canadian-laws-you-didnt-know-existed-2/

Elisa Lam Bonus Episode

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

02/22/21 • 52 min

No extra sources. No filter. Just Katie and Oliva breaking down all that was "Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel" Comment on our Instagram post about Elisa to join in the discussion!

-K&O xo

Shirley Duguay; PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True Crime

03/20/24 • 57 min

October 7th 1994, a car was found abandoned on Highway 169, near Tyne Valley Prince Edward Island.

When police try to contact the mother of 5, she is found to be missing and blood is found in her car on futhr inspection.

-K&O

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Sources:

Missing in B.C.: Surrey RCMP search for woman | CTV News

Police seek woman missing for a week in Surrey, B.C. - BC | Globalnews.ca

Bernard Grempel

Surrey man’s body found after missing for almost 3 years (msn.com)

Where is Bernard Grempel? Surrey RCMP still searching a year later | Vancouver Sun

2 years since Bernard Grempel went missing: B.C. family raises reward to $50K | CTV News

'I'm being a private investigator': Bernard Grempel's family searching for answers | CTV News

Concern grows for missing 28-year-old Surrey man not seen in over a week | Globalnews.ca

Vancouver family continues search for Bernard Grempel, missing since May 14 (thecjn.ca)

Missing Surrey man's family frustrated by RCMP investigation, communication (citynews.ca)