Ep 3 - The Stanley Park Babes in the Woods Murders Part 1

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08/03/23 • 32 min

In part one of this episode, hosts Lauryn and Nima discuss the Stanley Park Babes in the Woods murders, an unsolved case that haunted Vancouver for over seven decades. Join us as we follow the painstaking police investigation from 1953, revealing the challenges they faced in identifying the victims and the alleged perpetrator responsible for this crime over the first 3 decades of the investigation.

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Special thanks to Lindsay Macdonald (@lindsaymacdonaldmusic) for recording and producing our intro and transition music.

For show notes, the recording transcript, and source information, you can visit rootedgenealogy.com/show-notes

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Ep 2 - The Tragic Story of Jackie Bates Part 2

In Part Two of The Tragic Story of Jackie Bates, Lauryn and Nima continue their exploration of the 1930s case that shook Glidden, Saskatchewan. Listen as they discuss Ted and Rose Bates' joint trial, while the community grapples with the shocking murder of young Jackie. Uncover the jury's verdict and follow the couple's journey in the subsequent decades.
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Ep 3 - The Stanley Park Babes in the Woods Murders Part 2

In part two of this episode, hosts Lauryn and Nima discuss the DNA breakthrough in the Stanley Park Babes in the Woods murder case. By the 1990s, DNA technology had become sophisticated enough to give investigators the clues they were looking for. It would take the powerful new investigative technique, genetic genealogy, to finally give the Babes their names. Find out who the children were, the police's theory as to who the killer was, and what Lauryn and Nima think of it all.
Find out more information about genetic genealogy and how to start your family tree.

Special thanks to Lindsay Macdonald (@lindsaymacdonaldmusic) for recording and producing our intro and transition music.
For show notes, the recording transcript, and source information, you can visit rootedgenealogy.com/show-notes

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Rooted in Crime - Ep 3 - The Stanley Park Babes in the Woods Murders Part 1

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Ep 3 - The Stanley Park Babes in the Woods Murders Part 2

Nima: [00:00:00] Rooted in Crime contains coarse language and mature themes such as violence and sexuality, which some listeners may find disturbing. This episode in particular contains discussion around violence towards children. Listener discretion is advised.

Lauryn: Welcome to Rooted in Crime. I'm your host, Lauryn Macdonald, and I'm Nima Hodoudi, and this is the podcast that uncovers