The Murder of Lynne Harper and the Wrongful Conviction of Steven Truscott
In June 1959, 12-year-old Lynne Harper disappeared from the small community of Clinton, Ontario. Two days later, her body was found in a wooded area near a rural concession road. What followed was one of the most infamous wrongful convictions in Canadian history.Steven Truscott, a 14-year-old classmate, was arrested, charged with Lynne’s murder, and sentenced to death — all within weeks. For decades, Steven fought to clear his name, facing a justice system that refused to admit its mistakes. His case became a landmark example of wrongful conviction, influencing public opinion, legal reform, and how Canada handles cases involving young offenders.In this episode, we revisit the murder of Lynne Harper and the conviction that changed the life of Steven Truscott. We’ll explore the flawed investigation, the trial’s key evidence, and how Steven’s fight for justice unfolded over nearly half a century.For a deeper look into this case, we recommend the book Until You Are Dead by Julian Sher: https://www.amazon.ca/Until-You-Are-Dead-Truscotts/dp/0676973817--This podcast is recorded on the territories of the Coast Salish people.Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTCJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpodMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Malcolm Madsen - Part 2
After Malcolm Madsen vanished in Puerto Vallarta, his daughter Brooke began a relentless effort to uncover the truth. In Part 2 of our coverage, we trace how the case progressed within Mexico’s legal system. With key evidence—including GPS data and surveillance footage—Brooke pushes forward despite systemic obstacles. We are once again joined by journalist and filmmaker Robert Osborne, author and director of Malcom Is Missing, as we examine the investigation, multiple arrests, and the difficult pursuit of justice.Watch the documentary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsc8oln3yYMGet the book on Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/malcom-is-missing-a-true-story-of-murder-and-a-daughters-quest-for-justice-in-mexico/9781771607377.html--This podcast is recorded on the territories of the Coast Salish people.Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTCJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpodMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Malcolm Madsen
This is part one of a two-part series on the disappearance of Malcom Madsen. Malcom was a 68-year-old Canadian man who went missing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in October 2018. In this episode, we look at who Malcom was, his life in Mexico, and the night he was last seen. We’re joined by journalist and filmmaker Robert Osborne, who has investigated the case for both a book and the 2022 CBC documentary Malcom Is Missing. Malcom’s daughter, Brooke Mullins, has spent years investigating her father’s disappearance and fighting for justice in a system known for corruption and inaction.You can purchase Robert Osborne’s book Malcom Is Missing on Indigo - https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/malcom-is-missing-a-true-story-of-murder-and-a-daughters-quest-for-justice-in-mexico/9781771607377.htmlYou can also watch the full documentary on YouTube: CBC Docs – Malcom Is Missing (2022).--This podcast is recorded on the territories of the Coast Salish people.Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTCJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpodMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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MMIMB: Byron Watson
On November 26, 2023, 23-year-old Byron Watson left his auntie’s home on Lonsdale Street in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. He told his family he’d be back later that day — but he never returned.Byron, a member of the Nekaneet Cree Nation, was a well-known presence in the small community of Maple Creek. He worked at the local livestock auction barn, supported his brother at hockey games, and was planning to return to work in the oil fields that January. There was nothing unusual about the day he vanished — no signs of distress, no clear destination. He simply disappeared.In the weeks and months that followed, Byron’s family and community launched extensive searches across Maple Creek and nearby Nekaneet territory. The RCMP conducted aerial searches and used drone technology, but Byron has still not been found.If you have any information about Byron Watson’s disappearance, please contact Maple Creek RCMP or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.--This podcast is recorded on the territories of the Coast Salish people.Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTCJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpodMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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MISSING: Jessie Foster
In March 2006, 21-year-old Jessie Foster who was from Kamloops BC, vanished from North Las Vegas under circumstances that point to a disturbing pattern of trafficking and violence against women. Nearly two decades later, her case remains unsolved—but her story is far from forgotten.In this episode, we partnered with Jessie's mother, Glendene Grant, whose tireless advocacy has kept Jessie’s name alive in the public eye. Glendene shares insight into Jessie’s life, the red flags that surfaced before her disappearance, and the unrelenting fight to bring her daughter home. We also explore the broader issues of exploitation and the systemic failures that allow victims to fall through the cracks. Glendene has become a powerful advocate for victims and families through her organization, Mothers Against Trafficked Humans—a group she founded in Jessie’s name: https://www.facebook.com/MothersAgainstTraffickingHumans/If you have any information about Jessie Foster’s disappearance, please contact the North Las Vegas Police Department at (702) 633-9111 or Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.--This podcast is recorded on the territories of the Coast Salish people.Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTCJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpodMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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