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  • The Life and Crimes of Serial Killer Edward H. Rulloff

    The Life and Crimes of Serial Killer Edward H. Rulloff
    Jul 8 2024
    Episode 325: Edward H. Rulloff was a 19th-century Canadian-born serial killer renowned for his exceptional intellect and heinous crimes. Rulloff exhibited prodigious intellectual abilities from a young age. He was a polymath with expertise in various fields, including linguistics, where he made significant contributions, proposing theories on the origin of languages. Despite his scholarly achievements, Rulloff's life was marred by a series of crimes that began with the mysterious disappearance of his wife, Harriet Schutt Rulloff and their young daughter, Priscilla Charlotte Rulloff, in 1845, which many suspected to be his doing. His erudition earned him a reputation as one of the most learned men of his time, even while he was incarcerated. Rulloff's criminal activities were as notorious as his intellect was celebrated. He was involved in a string of burglaries and was eventually implicated in multiple murders. His undoing was the killing of a store clerk, Frederick Merrick, during a robbery attempt. His two accomplices, Al Jarvis and Billy Dexter, also died while fleeing the crime scene. Rulloff was suspected of doing away with them. He was soon captured and held for trial. Despite attempts to use his intellectual prowess as a defence, Rulloff was convicted and sentenced to death. His execution in 1871 was a significant event, as many viewed his death as the tragic end of a brilliant yet malevolent mind. Sources: Edward H. Rulloff - Wikipedia Murder by Gaslight: The Man of Two Lives. Edward Rulloff | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers The Life and Madness of Edward H. Rulloff | Victorian Gothic Edward H. Rulloff: The Veil of Secrecy Removed: Freeman, E H: 9781461142751: Books - Amazon.ca Rogue Scholar: The Sinister Life and Celebrated Death of Edward H. Rulloff (By: Richard W. Bailey) published: August, 2003: Richard W. Bailey: Books - Amazon.ca Rulloff’s Restaurant | The Story Rulloff : the great criminal and philologist / by Samuel D. Halliday. … - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library The Internal Narcissist: Why Your Ego Wants You To Suffer What the new science of narcissism says about narcissists | Psyche Ideas Ithaca history: What do you know about Edward Rulloff? Mark Twain Day By Day: The Day Mark Twain Defended A Serial Killer The Life and Death of Edward H. Rulloff by Herbert A. Wisbey, Jr. Edward H. Rulloff | Newspapers.com ABOUT MARK TWAIN: BIBLIOGRAPHIC ISSUE NUMBER 5 on JSTOR Rulloff's Restaurant | The Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • What Happened to Sheree Fertuck?

    What Happened to Sheree Fertuck?
    Jul 1 2024
    Episode 324: Sheree Fertuck, a 51-year-old businesswoman, mother of three, and grandmother from Saskatchewan, disappeared on December 7, 2015, after leaving her family’s lunch gathering at her mother’s farm in Kenaston to return to work at a nearby gravel pit. The next day, her abandoned gravel truck was found in the pit, with her personal belongings inside, raising immediate concerns about her unexplained disappearance. Despite extensive ground searches by her family, friends, and the police around the gravel pit and other locations, no trace of Sheree Fertuck has ever been found. RCMP and Sheree’s family believed she was abducted, or worse, murdered. As the weeks and months passed with no sign of Sheree, suspicion fell on her estranged husband, Gregory Mitchell Fertuck, 62. The pair had been going through a contentious divorce for some years. The RCMP undertook an undercover operation to acquire a confession to Sheree’s murder. Due to legal challenges and COVID restrictions hampering proceedings, it was not until June 2024 that this case was finally resolved. Sources: 2023 SKKB 200 (CanLII) | R. v Fertuck | CanLII Search: Sheree Fertuck | Newspapers.com Kenaston, Saskatchewan History – Village of Kenaston The Mr. Big Police Investigation - How Real Life Sting Operations Work in BC – Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group (DDLaw) The Mr. Big Sting in Canada - Jonathan Cross, thesis Mr. Big: Undercover Sting Operations RCMP Mr. Big sting on accused killer Greg Fertuck began with fake contest at bar offsale in Saskatoon | CBC News Greg Fertuck threatened to shoot, bury wife: Crown witnesses | CBC News 'I'll gut you like a fish': Daughter testifies Greg Fertuck had history of threats against her mom | CBC News Sheree Fertuck's sisters still searching for closure, justice 7 years after disappearance | CBC News 14 days, 35 witnesses: Who has testified so far at Greg Fertuck's 1st-degree murder trial | CBC News Greg Fertuck calls former lawyer as defence witness at his murder trial 'Show me the body': Closing arguments heard at Greg Fertuck murder trial Greg Fertuck 'never told me that he killed Sheree,' former girlfriend testifies at murder trial | CBC News Greg Fertuck's murder trial adjourned for final decision after closing arguments Sheree Fertuck | News, Videos & Articles | Global News Voir dire reopened so Fertuck can further cross-examine Crown witnesses at murder trial Fertuck acted out killing estranged wife in secretly recorded confession video Judge warns Greg Fertuck that court is not a 'playground' as murder trial resumes in Saskatoon | CBC News Latest request from accused killer Fertuck 'unacceptable,' says Crown Judge denies Fertuck's request for mistrial or to reopen murder trial Greg Fertuck found guilty of killing ex-wife after nearly three-year long trial Greg Fertuck found guilty of 1st-degree murder in 2015 disappearance of wife Sheree | CBC News Gregory Fertuck guilty of first-degree murder in death of estranged wife Sheree The Pit | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The 2014 Nanaimo Mill Shooting: The Murders of Michael Lunn and Fred McEachern

    The 2014 Nanaimo Mill Shooting: The Murders of Michael Lunn and Fred McEachern
    Jun 24 2024
    Episode 323: In April 2014, a tragic shooting occurred at a sawmill in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Kevin Douglas Addison, 47, a former employee, opened fire at the Western Forest Products mill, killing Michael Lunn, 61, and Fred McEachern, 53, and injuring two others, Earl Kelly and Tony Sudar. Addison was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. Addison's actions shook the tight-knit Nanaimo community and highlighted critical issues surrounding workplace violence and safety in industrial settings. Sources: History of Nanaimo City History | Nanaimo Museum Home | Western Forest Products Western Forest Products | Wikipedia Frederick McEACHERN Obituary (2014) - Nanaimo, BC - The Times Colonist Michael Lunn Obituary (1952 - 2014) - Legacy Remembers UPDATE: Charges laid in deadly Nanaimo shooting 2016 BCSC 2352 (CanLII) | R. v. Addison | CanLII The shootings at Western Forest in Nanaimo point to a bigger problem Nanaimo mill shooting | News, Videos & Articles | Global News Kevin Addison tells court he shot four men at Nanaimo mill Doctor details autopsy results of Nanaimo mill shooting victims during trial Nanaimo mill shooter Addison’s name synonymous with ‘murderous violence’ Prosecutor relays chilling account of Nanaimo sawmill shooting Man accused in fatal Nanaimo mill shooting testifies in court Jul 13, 1955, page 16 - The Province at Newspapers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Marine Disasters in NS and The Wreck of the SS Atlantic

    Marine Disasters in NS and The Wreck of the SS Atlantic
    Jun 17 2024
    Episode 322: Nova Scotia's rugged coastline and treacherous waters have made it a graveyard for ships throughout history. The SS Atlantic, a White Star Line steamship, sank off Nova Scotia on April 1, 1873, in one of the worst maritime disasters before the Titanic. On its 19th voyage from Liverpool to New York with around 975 people on board, the ship ran short of coal and diverted to Halifax. Navigational errors caused it to strike rocks near Prospect, Nova Scotia. Rough seas hindered lifeboat launches, trapping many passengers below deck. Local fishermen and others aided in rescue efforts, but 562 people perished, marking it the greatest civilian loss in the North Atlantic at that time. Sources: Nova Scotia Archives - Where the Land Meets the Sea: Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia HMS Tribune: Halifax's first maritime disaster is almost forgotten Atlantic's Last Stop by Robert Chaulk They Went Down To The Sea by lay Spicer Hypothermia: How long can someone survive in frigid water? The Chilling Truth About Cold Water SS Atlantic History - Rev. Ancient's Account The SS Atlantic | Canadian History Ehx The Final Voyage of SS Atlantic The S/S Atlantic of the White Star Line, disaster in 1873 HFX Studios The Wreck of the SS ATLANTIC - Halifax, NS 1873 SS Atlantic - The Mystery of the Davidsons' Grave The Grave of the Davidsons, from the SS Atlantic Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic | CBC News Shipwreck Treasures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Summer Tragedy: The 2018 Fredericton Shooting

    Summer Tragedy: The 2018 Fredericton Shooting
    Jun 10 2024
    Episode 321: On August 10, 2018, the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick, was rocked by a horrific shooting that left four people dead. A man armed with a legally obtained assault-style rifle opened fire in a residential neighbourhood, killing two police officers and two civilians. Constables Robb Costello, 45, and Sara Burns, 43, were gunned down as they responded to reports of shots being fired. The civilian victims were 42-year-old Donnie Robichaud and his girlfriend, 32-year-old Bobbie Lee Wright. The perpetrator, 48-year-old Matthew Vincent Raymond, was arrested at the scene after exchanging gunfire with other officers. He was charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Raymond was charged with four counts of first-degree murder. At his 2020 trial, two psychiatrists testified that he had a mental disorder that rendered him incapable of understanding his violent actions at the time they were committed. On November 20, 2020, after a nine-week trial, a jury found Raymond not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder. Many members of the public, including some members of the victims’ families, feel justice was not served. Sources: City of Fredericton 237 Brookside Dr · 237 Brookside Dr, Fredericton, NB E3A 1V3 A summary of the Matthew Raymond quadruple murder trial ‘I am just shaking:’ What people saw and heard during Fredericton shooting Canada Police Say at Least 4 Dead in Shooting How the Fredericton shooting unfolded | CBC News A timeline of the deadly shooting in Fredericton Police update on Fredericton shooting Cst. Lawrence Robert “Robb” Costello Cst. Sara Mae Helen Burns Donnie Robichaud, father of 3, identified as victim in Fredericton shooting Obituary information for Bobbie Lee Wright Fredericton pair killed in shooting spree had just begun dating, friends and relatives say Thousands attend funeral service for Fredericton officers who made ‘the ultimate sacrifice’ ‘It was hard to calm him down,’ says former colleague of alleged Fredericton shooter Husband of slain Fredericton officer Cst. Sara Burns bids tearful goodbye | YouTube Fredericton police chief chokes up remembering her fallen officers | YouTube RCMP officers describe chaotic moments after they burst into Fredericton shooter’s apartment Jury finds Fredericton shooter Matthew Raymond not criminally responsible https://publications.gc.ca/Pilot/LoPBdP/BP/prb9922-e.htm http://criminalnotebook.ca/index.php/Not_Criminally_Responsible_Due_to_Mental_Disorder https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/csj-sjc/jsp-sjp/rr06_1/p1.html https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2023-r001/index-en.aspx https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/capsules/not-criminally-responsible-mental-illness/ https://www.canlii.org/en/commentary/doc/2023CanLIIDocs2081?resultId=8be757e84fed4313b03096185340c5fe&resultIndex=1&searchId=bc7cff8923204edf99f182a027c5a315 https://www.legalline.ca/legal-answers/firearm-possession-and-acquisition-licence-pal/ https://ottawafirearmsafety.ca/pal-application/ https://fseso.org/courses/ https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/canadian-residents Matthew Vincent Raymond | News, Videos & Articles | Global News 2018 Fredericton shooting A Legal History of the Regulation of Assault-Style Rifles in Canada Chinese SKS Semi-Automatic Rifle Firearms expert says rifle used in Fredericton shooting designed 'to kill,' mostly used for hunting | CBC News Man who killed four people in Fredericton denied new privileges by review board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • All That Remains: The Murder of Mary-Lynn Breeden

    All That Remains: The Murder of Mary-Lynn Breeden
    Jun 3 2024
    Episode 320: In 1991, the city of Vancouver was rocked by the brutal murder of 29-year-old Mary-Lynn Kimberly Breeden. Friends and family called her Lynn. The charred remains of her body were discovered in a dumpster, with a single bullet wound to the skull. What followed was a complex investigation that would uncover a web of deceit, greed, and cold-blooded violence. Through witness accounts, advances in forensic evidence, and detailed police work, detectives were able to piece together the chilling details of Breeden's final moments. Their investigation led them to a suspect named Christian Albert Cruz, a male stripper with a history of violence. As the case unfolded, a tragic tale of betrayal and desperation began to emerge, shedding light on the dark motivations that drove one man to commit such a heinous act. Join us as we delve into the story of the murder of Lynn Breeden and explore the complex human emotions and societal factors that can lead to such senseless violence. Sources: Mary-Lynn Breeden - Search - Newspapers.com™ Mary-Lynn Kimberly “Lynn” Breeden (1960-1991) -... No5 Orange - Dance and Pub Showroom - Vancouver’s famous Gastown Fraser Arms Hotel Watch V6A - A feature documentary by Ruggero Romano Online | Vimeo On Demand 1995 CanLII 523 (BC CA) | R. v. Cruz | CanLII 1998 CanLII 5951 (BC CA) | R. v. Cruz | CanLII The Murder of Mary Lynn Breeden The Use of Forensic Odontology to Solve a Forensic Science Case - Free Essay Example - Edubirdie Biography - Linda Agostini - Australian Dictionary of Biography The Charred Remains of Lynn Breeden Dental color measurement to predict DNA concentration in incinerated teeth for human identification. - Abstract - Europe PMC Saferstein, Richard. Criminalistics: an Introduction to Forensic Science. Pearson, 2017 edition. "Forensic Files" Charred Remains (TV Episode 1997) Forensic Files - Season 2, Episode 8 - Charred Remains - Full Episode Forensic Wheels: Christian Albert Cruz' 1980 Oldsmobile Omega (Lynn Breeden Death Car) Mary-Lynn Kimberly “Lynn” Breeden (1960-1991) -... Effect of Fire on DNA and its profiling in homicide cases Identifying Maui fire victims will depend heavily on DNA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Shadows of Deception (Part 3): The Murder of Wayne Millard

    Shadows of Deception (Part 3): The Murder of Wayne Millard
    May 27 2024
    Episode 319: In the first two parts of our Shadows of Deception series, we delved into the abysmal depths of depravity exhibited by Dellen Millard and Mark Smich through the heinous murders of Tim Bosma and Laura Babcock. With Millard and Smich already incarcerated for their previous atrocities, a new investigation was launched into the 2012 death of Dellen's father, Wayne Millard, a wealthy aviation businessman. Initially presumed to be a suicide, the circumstances surrounding his demise came under intense scrutiny after his son's sensational arrests for the Bosma and Babcock murders. After their investigation, authorities arrested Dellen Millard and charged him with the first-degree murder of his father. This shocking twist cast a sinister shadow over the already grim narrative, painting Dellen Millard as a far more depraved criminal than initially realized – one willing to extinguish even the life of his own flesh and blood. It appears that Dellen Millard is a cold-blooded individual who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. Sources: Search: Dellen Millard | Canadian Legal Information Institute | CanLII 2018 ONSC 5602 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII CBC News | Wayward Son Dellen Millard | News, Videos & Articles | GlobalNews Letters Between Dellen Millard and Christina Noudga | PDF Serial killer Dellen Millard found guilty in prison stabbing incident Serial killer Dellen Millard gets one year in prison for role in prison stabbing | CBC News Ontario's top court dismisses Millard, Smich conviction appeals in murder of Hamilton's Tim Bosma | CBC News Serial killer Dellen Millard says he's too smart a crook to commit 'sloppy' Tim Bosma murder Rosie DiManno: Dellen Millard, convicted of first-degree murder in killing of Tim Bosma, Laura Babcock, is now on trial in the death of his father Millard murder ruled a suicide inside two days The Case of Serial Killer Dellen Millard In jailhouse interview, Dellen Millard admits for first time he had a part in Tim Bosma’s murder Killer Mark Smich’s move to medium-security prison outrages victims’ families Ann Brocklehurst, Dark Ambition: The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard & Mark Smich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Shadows of Deception (Part 2): The Murder of Laura Babcock

    Shadows of Deception (Part 2): The Murder of Laura Babcock
    May 20 2024
    Episode 318: In the previous episode, we explored the shocking murder of Tim Bosma and the subsequent trial that brought two killers to justice. However, their trail of violence did not end there. In this second installment of our three-part series, we delve into the tragic case of Laura Babcock, 23, whose July 2012 disappearance from Toronto was eventually attributed to Dellen Millard and Mark Smich. We'll learn a bit about Laura’s life and examine the circumstances surrounding her vanishing and the painstaking yet unsuccessful search efforts to uncover her remains. You’ll hear disturbing details that emerged during the trial for her murder, shedding even more light on the twisted dynamics between Millard, Smich, and their unfortunate victim. This episode serves as a prelude to the final chapter, where we'll explore the most shocking revelation of all, that Dellen Millard also killed his father, Wayne, for his money. Sources: Search — Laura Babcock | Toronto Star Laura Babcock had an intense fear of death since childhood, court hears in murder trial for Dellen Millard and Mark Smich Laura Babcock had intense fear of death since childhood, court hears Toronto family receives death certificate years after daughter was murdered Who was Laura Babcock? A look into her life as the trial into her presumed death continues | CBC News Dellen Millard, Mark Smich found guilty of murder in Laura Babcock’s death What the jury didn't hear in the Laura Babcock murder trial Laura Babcock, horoscope for birth date 12 February 1989, born in Etobicoke, with Astrodatabank biography Dec 12, 2019, page A30 - Red Deer Advocate at Newspapers.com Dec 07, 2017, page 2 - The Toronto Star at Newspapers.com 2015 ONSC 6206 (CanLII) | R. v Millard and Smich | CanLII 2017 ONSC 7584 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII R. v. Ward-Jackson, (2018) O.J. No. 163 | PDF | Sentence (Law) | Crime & Violence 2018 ONSC 178 (CanLII) | R. v. Ward-Jackson | CanLII 2018 ONSC 5602 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII 2023 ONCA 418 (CanLII) | R. v. Millard | CanLII Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins