Writing About Crime - True Crime Cases in Canada

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"The Arc Of The Moral Universe Is Long, And It Bends Towards Justice". The Tina Fontaine Story PART 3 Feb 04, 2019

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A jury found Raymond Cormier “not guilty” in the murder of fifteen year old Tina Fontaine on February 22, 2018. She weighed 72 pounds at the time of her murder - so tiny. It made the brutal death seem even more gruesome because her stature was that of a young child. Her murder would inspire the Federal Government of Canada to order an inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In the meantime, the hurt and disappointment over Tina Fontaines murder would have a long reach in devastating a chain of family and friends that leave you wondering where does the pain ever end. In fact will it ever end?

"I'm Going To Get A Bike From My Friend Sebastian." The Tina Fontaine Story PART 2 Jan 22, 2019

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Tina Fontaine did call in to tell police that “Sebastian” or Raymond Cormier, did in fact steal a truck. It set in stone the fact of where she was, and what time and date she was there. Her displeasure with Raymond was enough to motivate her to make that call, and it gives us just that little nagging certainty that there was in fact a reason for Cormier to hurt her.

The Tina Fontaine Story PART 1 "Nothing Is Going My Way." Jan 01, 2019

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Tina Michelle Fontaine, was born on the first of January in 1999.

Raised by her great aunt Thelma Favel, and uncle Joseph Favel for over ten years ……… Tina’s early life started out tough. She lived on the Sagkeeng First Nation Reserve and later in Powerview - Pine Falls, Man. Her father, Eugene, when 41 was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He was told he would not survive longer than four months. Tina’s great aunt Thelma helped take care of her and her father. At one point he went on a three day bender in 2011 with his friends Nicholas Abraham and Jonathan Starr. They argued about money and Eugene was beaten many times over several hours. Eugene was then dragged out to a shed - and in that cold fall night he was left there … tied up and without a shirt on. Her father's violent death deeply affected Tina. "She was very hurt, very lost. That's when she drifted away." Said her great aunt.

The Jian Ghomeshi story PART 3 "50 Shades Of Play" Sep 01, 2018

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Part 3 explores what happened behind the scenes to bring this case to court.

WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA

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The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate

The Trial of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate

Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer, Marie Henein, speaks to Peter Mansbridge

Jian Ghomeshi | Timeline of Events

The Ghomeshi Verdict - TFF Episode 35

Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation by Kevin Donovan

1982 by Jian Ghomeshi

The Jian Ghomeshi Story PART 2 " Falsus In Uno, Falsus In Omnibus". Aug 19, 2018

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The trial that would create change in Canada. Jian Ghomeshi, the media celebrity. He is a musician, a journalist, author and broadcaster that’s been in the business for thirty years. Then he is accused of sexual assault and choking to overcome resistance. Three women attended trial as witness to the charges. It all will boils down to the credibility of the witnesses and their accounts of what transpired before, during and even after the attacks. We will explore more of the details of the case, and examine the verdict. So please, don’t leave me.

**PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS***

WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA

Research and writing: Bonnie Lee

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Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeod
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CBC NEWS

The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate

The Trial of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate

Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer, Marie Henein, speaks to Peter Mansbridge

Jian Ghomeshi | Timeline of Events

The Ghomeshi Verdict - TFF Episode 35

Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation by Kevin Donovan

1982 by Jian Ghomeshi

The Jian Ghomeshi Case "Sometimes when we touch." Aug 03, 2018

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Jian Ghomeshi is a Canadian musician, writer, and former CBC radio broadcaster. Part of the horizon of the arts in Canada for over thirty years. A celebrated Juno nominee, and a Gemini winner for his radio broadcast "Q - Wtih Jian Ghomeshi." Anyone who is anyone sat across from Jian to be interviewed and many, even performed live in his studio. Jian is embroiled in the biggest sexual assault trail in the history of Canadian broadcasting. In front of the mic he is kind, charismatic and very charming, behind closed doors he is a man struggling with demons of never belonging, and never being good enough. A private mans very personal and sexual identity is waved through the media by multiple women who have remained silent for so long. The real question is twofold , how did so many people know and not act on the insights they had? How did Canada's public broadcaster not respond to issues that were brought to them by women who claimed it was "hell" working in the "Q" offices?

***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS***

WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA

Research and writing: Bonnie Lee

CBC NEWS

The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate

The Trial of Jian Ghomeshi - the fifth estate

Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer, Marie Henein, speaks to Peter Mansbridge

Jian Ghomeshi | Timeline of Events

The Ghomeshi Verdict - TFF Episode 35

Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation by Kevin Donovan

1982 by Jian Ghomeshi

Noah and Connor Barthe Story Jun 19, 2018

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Here is a case out of the Canadian Maritime Province of New Brunswick. Two brothers, Connor and Noah spent the day with a close family friend at his father's farm. That evening they slept overnight with his son at an apartment just in front of their family home. For their mother, step father, and even the family friend there was no reason to worry for their safety....or, was there? This case has a special focus on how our decisions can determine our fate, and when many people make poor decisions together - it can be a fatal disaster.

***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EPISODE HAS A MOMENT OF INTENSITY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS***

WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA

Research and writing: Bonnie Lee

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The Murder of Barbara Stoppel PART 3 Terry Arnold May 22, 2018

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This quintessential drifter was the focus for police re-investigating the 1981 murder of doughnut shop waitress Barbara Stoppel, 16, a crime that led to the wrongful conviction of Thomas Sophonow.This quintessential drifter was the focus for police re-investigating the 1981 murder of doughnut shop waitress Barbara Stoppel, 16, a crime that led to the wrongful conviction of Thomas Sophonow.

WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA

Written and hosted by: Bonnie Lee

Main information sources:

Stoppel - The Book By Andrew Mikolajewski

Additional information sources:

The Science of Preventing Dangerous Psychopathy

Botched case dies with Terry Arnold By TOM BRODBECK

Arnold's Crimes

The Murder of Barbara Stoppel PART 2 Thomas Sophonow May 04, 2018

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On December 23, 1981 16-year-old Barbara Gayle Stoppel was found unconscious on the floor of the woman's washroom at a Donut Shop in Winnipeg, Man. where she worked as a waitress. She’d been strangled and died a few days later. Numerous witnesses observed a suspicious male in the store moments before her body was discovered..
CONTENT WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language, adult themes and content of a violent and disturbing nature.

Recommended additional resources:

Stoppel The Book by Andrew Mikolajewski

Information sources:

The Fifth Estate

YouTube

WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA

Research and writing: Bonnie Lee

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The Murder Of Barbara Stoppel PART 1 Mar 21, 2018

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On December 23 1981 16-year-old Barbara Gayle Stoppel was found unconscious on the floor of the woman's washroom at a Donut Shop in Winnipeg, Man. where she worked as a waitress. She’d been strangled and died a few days later. Numerous witnesses observed a suspicious male in the store moments before her body was discovered..

CONTENT WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language, adult themes and content of a violent and disturbing nature.

WRITING ABOUT CRIME - TRUE CRIME CASES IN CANADA

Writer, researcher and host: Bonnie Lee

Music below is used under an Attribution License

Crossing the Divide - Kevin MacLeod

Hymn - Scott Buckley

Main information sources in episode :

Book: Stoppel by Andrew Mikolajewski

Lecture: The Problem with Eyewitness Testimony