
Ep 4 - The Unsolved Murder of Daniel Tessier
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08/31/23 • 64 min
Hosts Lauryn and Nima uncover the perplexing case of Daniel Tessier, a seemingly forgotten story of murder, family, and unanswered questions. In the fading township of Dalton Mills, Ontario, the year 1946 saw tensions rise as illicit fur poachers clashed with regulated trappers, forcing Dan to make a fateful choice between his livelihood and his community. Beyond the surface of feuding bushmen lies a web of lethal family secrets, waiting to be unraveled. With the passage of time, the unsolved case sheds light on the enduring consequences of trauma and the mesmerizing pull of an unresolved mystery.
Tune in every other week for new episodes. Your support for the podcast means so much to us. You can subscribe and review us on your favourite podcast listening apps, and support us at patreon.com/rootedincrime. You can stay updated by following Rooted in Crime on Instagram, @rootedincrime.
For show notes, the recording transcript, and source information, you can visit rootedgenealogy.com/show-notes
Credits:
Research, writing, hosting, editing, and production: Lauryn Macdonald
Hosting: Nima Hodoudi
Music: Lindsay Macdonald
Rooted in Crime is an independent production.
Hosts Lauryn and Nima uncover the perplexing case of Daniel Tessier, a seemingly forgotten story of murder, family, and unanswered questions. In the fading township of Dalton Mills, Ontario, the year 1946 saw tensions rise as illicit fur poachers clashed with regulated trappers, forcing Dan to make a fateful choice between his livelihood and his community. Beyond the surface of feuding bushmen lies a web of lethal family secrets, waiting to be unraveled. With the passage of time, the unsolved case sheds light on the enduring consequences of trauma and the mesmerizing pull of an unresolved mystery.
Tune in every other week for new episodes. Your support for the podcast means so much to us. You can subscribe and review us on your favourite podcast listening apps, and support us at patreon.com/rootedincrime. You can stay updated by following Rooted in Crime on Instagram, @rootedincrime.
For show notes, the recording transcript, and source information, you can visit rootedgenealogy.com/show-notes
Credits:
Research, writing, hosting, editing, and production: Lauryn Macdonald
Hosting: Nima Hodoudi
Music: Lindsay Macdonald
Rooted in Crime is an independent production.
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For show notes, the recording transcript, and source information, you can visit rootedgenealogy.com/show-notes
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For show notes, the recording transcript, and source information, you can visit rootedgenealogy.com/show-notes
Credits:
Research, writing, hosting, editing, and production: Lauryn Macdonald
Hosting: Nima Hodoudi
Music: Lindsay Macdonald
Rooted in Crime is an independent production.
Rooted in Crime - Ep 4 - The Unsolved Murder of Daniel Tessier
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Ep 4 - The Unsolved Murder of Daniel Tessier
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