Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark History
Dark Poutine / Curiouscast
True Crime & Dark Canadian History
- 1 hour 9 minutesAvro Arrow: The Rise and Fall of Canada’s Dream Fighter
Episode 361: On October 4, 1957, as the world's eyes turned skyward to witness the launch of Sputnik 1, another technological marvel was about to be unveiled in a hangar in Malton, Ontario. The Avro Arrow, Canada's ambitious supersonic interceptor, was poised to revolutionize aviation. But within two years, it would vanish without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of controversy and conspiracy.
Sources:
Avro Arrow | The Canadian Encyclopedia
Avro Arrow | canadahistory.com
Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow | Wikipedia
Avro CF-100 Canuck | The Canadian Encyclopedia
Broken Arrow | Legion Magazine
A legend in aviation still hard at work | Canadian Military History
Janusz Zurakowski - Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame
Avro Arrow - List of Firsts - Canadians At Arms
Avro Arrow: Canada’s Lost Dream of Aviation Supremacy
Canadian Aviation And The Avro Arrow Book By Fred Smye
Avro Arrow Pictures | avro-arrow.org
The Avro Arrow: Exploding The Myths And Misconceptions
The Avro Arrow: For The Record Book By Palmiro Campagna
Storms Of Controversy: The Secret Avro Arrow Files Revealed Book By Palmiro Campagna
Who Killed The Avro Arrow? Book By Chris Gainor
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7 April 2025, 7:00 am - 1 hour 4 minutesMadness on the Hill: The 1966 Parliamentary Bombing
Episode 360: On May 18, 1966, Paul Joseph Chartier, among other things, a disillusioned and unemployed security guard and former truck driver, attempted a deadly act of terrorism on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Chartier planned to throw a homemade dynamite bomb into the House of Commons chamber, targeting politicians he blamed for societal injustices and his personal failures. However, the bomb detonated prematurely in a washroom, killing only Chartier himself. This tragic incident drew significant attention at the time, leading to investigations by the RCMP and led to a federal inquiry.
Sources:
Robert N. Wilkins: Remembering the man who tried blowing up Parliament, 50 years ago
The Mad Bomber of Parliament Hill by Fontana, James A
The Parliament bombing of 1966
Citizen@175: 'I might as well give you a blast to wake you up'
IMV_-_Terrorism-Research-Key-findings-eng
Learn the lesson of the bad bomb
Hewitt_2021_HistoryofLoneActorsinCanadaFinal
Inquest Paul Joseph Chartier bombing of Parliament
201604_clat_final_report — Lone-Actor Terrorism
TSAS-Working-Paper-Hofmann-Lone-Actors-Final
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31 March 2025, 7:00 am - 1 hour 1 minuteMargate Horror: The Murder of Mary Pickering Tuplin
Episode 359: On a warm summer evening in June 1887, 17-year-old Mary Pickering Tuplin vanished from her family's farm in Margate, PEI. A search and a grim discovery followed that would rock the quiet farming community to its core. Mary's body was found in the Southwest River, weighed down by a heavy stone, with two gunshot wounds to her head. The subsequent investigation would uncover a web of secrets, including the fact that Mary was six months pregnant. Circumstantial evidence led to 19-year-old William Millman's arrest, allegedly Mary’s lover. The shocking facts of the crime and its investigation led to a sensational trial that captivated the entire country. Millman was convicted and sent to the gallows in April 1888. Was justice indeed served, or, as some speculate, was an innocent man sent to the gallows?
Sources:
History Of The Blackhorse Corner Tavern
Kensington Locomotive | PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation
The history of Margate, Prince Edward Island
Apr 11, 1888, page 2 - Telegraph-Journal at Newspapers.com
Verbatim report of the Millman-Tuplin Murder Trial | Canadiana.ca
Mary Tuplin - Search - Newspapers.com™
’They hung the wrong boy’: New questions in 1887 murder of pregnant P.E.I. girl
Ceremony reunites head with murdered owner 129 years later
'We finally got it right': 1887 murder victim's skull re-united with rest of remains | CBC News
Mary Pickering Tuplin, 1887 murder victim, properly laid to rest
Skull of murdered P.E.I. teen finally reunited with her body after 129 years
English Folk Dance and Song Society: The National Organisation for the Development of the Folk Arts
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24 March 2025, 7:00 am - 1 hour 5 minutesMade in Canada: The Unsolved Murder of Reet Jurvetson
Episode 358: In Los Angeles, California, in the autumn of 1969, along winding Mulholland Drive, a young woman's body was discovered, brutally stabbed more than 150 times, her identity shrouded in mystery for nearly half a century. This Jane Doe, known only as case number 59, would lie nameless for the next 46 years, her story untold and her family unaware of her tragic fate. In a chilling twist, the proximity of her death to the infamous Tate-LaBianca murder scenes led investigators down a twisted path of speculation. The brutal nature of the crime sparked whispers of a possible connection to one of America's most notorious cults — the Manson Family.
It wasn't until 2016 that modern forensic techniques finally gave her a name: Reet Silvia Jurvetson, a 19-year-old from Montreal who had ventured to L.A. with dreams as big as the Hollywood sign. Despite her identity now being known, Reet Jurvetson’s murder remains unsolved. Her family is still hoping for answers more than 55 years later.
Sources:
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
About Reet Jurvetson | Reet Jurvetson's Family Memorial
Man Who Found Possible Manson Victim as Teen Speaks Out
Forensic DNA analysis: technology and application (BP-443E)
'Jane Doe #59' was a 19-year-old from Montreal -- was she also a Manson victim?
Woman found near Manson murders ID'd after 47 years
ID of woman found near Manson murders site stirs mystery
Who Killed Jane Doe #59 | CBC News
Jane Doe found in L.A. in 1969 ID'd as Montreal teen | CBC News
Could Canadian's brutal 1969 stabbing death be connected to another L.A. cold case? | CBC News
Who Killed Jane Doe #59 : The Case of Reet Jurvetson - The Fifth Estate
LAPD Seeks to Identify Two Men in Connection with Murder of Reet Jurvetson
Reet Jurvetson: Was Jane Doe No. 59 a Victim of the Manson Family?
Did Charles Manson Have 4 More Victims? 'There's an Answer There Somewhere,' Says LAPD Detective
Murder of Reet Jurvetson | Wikipedia
Reet Silvia Jurvetson (1950-1969)
LAPD releases sketches of two men linked to 1969 killing of Canadian Reet Jurvetson
Who Killed Jane Doe #59 : The Case of Reet Jurvetson - the fifth estate
Reet Silvia Jürvetson (1950-1969)
LAPD Seeks to Identify Two Men in Connection with Murder of Reet Jurvetson
ID of woman found near Manson murders site stirs mystery
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17 March 2025, 7:00 am - 1 hour 2 minutesMurder and Mayhem in Norfolk County
Episode 357: On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, 21 June 1950, the tranquil tobacco farming community of Langton, of Langton, Ontario, was shattered by a violent crime that would leave an indelible mark on Canadian history. Joseph Herbert McAuliffe, a World War II veteran turned counterfeiter, walked into the Imperial Bank of Canada with robbery on his mind. In less than half an hour, two innocent men lay dead at the robber’s hands, Arthur Lierman and William Goddyn, their bodies riddled with bullets, and a community was gripped by fear.
For three harrowing days, Norfolk County held its breath as McAuliffe, armed and desperate, evaded capture in the surrounding woods. The manhunt that ensued would reveal a tale of tragic childhood, wartime heroism, and a descent into criminality that culminated in a botched robbery and senseless killings. As the story unfolded, it exposed the raw nerves of a nation grappling with questions of justice, redemption, and the ultimate price of crime.
Sources:
The Archives of Ontario Celebrates Our Agricultural Past: Settling the Land
Phone History: All About Party Lines
Murder Remembered - Norfolk County 1950 — YouTube
Murder Remembered - Norfolk County 1950 — NFB
De Boer’s treasures: Herbert McAuliffe hanging
SSGT Joseph Herbert McAuliffe (1918-1950) - Find...
Wrong Side of the Law: True Stories of Crime by Ed Butts
Book revisits bloody Langton bank robbery
Herbert McAuliffe | Saint John Coin Club
https://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/canada.html
Jun 22, 1950, page 7 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com
Jun 22, 1950, page 8 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com
Jun 22, 1950, page 1 - The Sun Times at Newspapers.com
Jun 22, 1950, page 1 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com
Jun 22, 1950, page 2 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com
Jun 22, 1950, page 3 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com
Jun 22, 1950, page 1 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
Jul 08, 1950, page 5 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com
Jul 17, 1950, page 1 - The Sault Star at Newspapers.com
Jul 18, 1950, page 8 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com
Jul 18, 1950, page 17 - The Montreal Star at Newspapers.com
Sept 06, 1950, page 1 - Niagara Falls Review at Newspapers.com
Sept 06, 1950, page 1 - Daily Standard-Freeholder at Newspapers.com
Sept 07, 1950, page 9 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com
Sept 07, 1950, page 31 - The Windsor Star at Newspapers.com
Sept 08, 1950, page 6 - The Sun Times at Newspapers.com
Sept 12, 1950, page 7 - Niagara Falls Review at Newspapers.com
Sept 14, 1950, page 1 - North Bay Nugget at Newspapers.com
Sept 14, 1950, page 1 - The Expositor at Newspapers.com
Nov 21, 1950, page 2 - The Windsor Star at Newspapers.com
Nov 28, 1950, page 24 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com
Dec 18, 1950, page 2 - The Sault Star at Newspapers.com
Dec 19, 1950, page 4 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com
Dec 19, 1950, page 7 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com
Dec 19, 1950, page 8 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.com
Dec 20, 1950, page 13 - Telegraph-Journal at Newspapers.com
Aug 05, 1952, page 3 - The Windsor Star at Newspapers.com
The Ballad of HERB McAULIFFE (2023)
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10 March 2025, 7:00 am - 1 hour 5 minutesCanadian Legends: The Lost Lemon Mine and The Vanishing Village at Angikuni Lake
Episode 356: In this episode, we explore two enduring Canadian legends that have captivated imaginations for generations. Our journey begins with the Lost Lemon Mine, a tale from the Canadian Rockies dating back to 1870. Two prospectors, Frank Lemon and "Blackjack," allegedly discovered gold, but their expedition descended into a dark saga of murder, madness, and an alleged curse that has kept the mine's location hidden for over 150 years.
We then venture to the frigid wilderness of Nunavut, where the mystery of the vanishing village at Angikuni Lake unfolds. In November 1930, fur trapper Joe Labelle reportedly discovered an abandoned Inuit settlement, sparking an investigation and endless speculation about the disappearance of an entire Inuit village. Join us as we delve into these fascinating Canadian mysteries, examining the evidence, historical context, and their lasting impact on the nation's folklore.
Sources:
The Last Great Unsolved Mystery
Reader's Digest Article about Oak Island
47: The Legend of Slumach and his Lost Gold Mine (BC)
The Legend of the Lost Lemon Mine
The Lost Lemon Mine | Canadian Encyclopedia
Blackjack’s ghostly legacy | LostLemon.com
The Lost Lemon Mine: An Unsolved Mystery of the Old West by Ron Stewart | goodreads.com
The Lost Lemon Mine: The Greatest Mystery of the Canadian Rockies by Dan Riley
Nov 27, 1930, page 7 - The Bee at Newspapers.com
The Vanishing Village of Angikuni Lake
The Vanishing Village of Angikuni Lake — Canada's Great Disappearance
The Vanishing Of The Angikuni Lake Village
Mysteries in Canadian History | Canadian Encyclopedia
Unravelling the Franklin Mystery, Second Edition | McGill-Queen’s University Press
The legend of Lake Angikuni - WordPress.comhttps://xylemmag.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-legend-of-lake-angikuni.pdf
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3 March 2025, 8:00 am - 1 hour 7 minutesHomicidal Somnambulism: Are You a Murderer if You Kill in Your Sleep?
Episode 355: In this episode, we explore a phenomenon that blurs the line between consciousness and culpability: homicidal somnambulism. Can a person be held responsible for murder if they commit the act while sleepwalking? We'll examine two haunting cases that have grappled with this very question. First, we'll unravel the infamous story of Kenneth Parks, who, in 1987, drove 23 kilometres from his home in Pickering to Scarborough, Ontario, where he brutally attacked his in-laws, Dennis and Barbara Woods, killing his mother-in-law. Then, we'll turn our attention to the lesser-known case of Clayton John Vickberg, who attempted to kill his friend Hugh Heglin in Victoria. B.C., in 1996, while allegedly in a state of automatism. These cases challenge our understanding of criminal intent and raise unsettling questions about the nature of consciousness itself.
Sources:
Sleepwalking - Symptoms and causes
5 Possible Causes of Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking: What Is Somnambulism?
Sleepwalking Doesn’t Have To Stop You From Resting Easy
Dark Poutine 115: The Homicidal Sleepwalker (ON)
1992 CanLII 78 (SCC) | R. v. Parks | CanLII
1998 CanLII 15068 (BC SC) | R. v. Vickberg | CanLII
Sleepwalking — Sleep Forensic Medicine
Homicidal somnambulism: a case report - PubMed
Killer Sleep: An Overview of Homicidal Somnambulism
Nov 15, 1985, page 17 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com
Nov 17, 1989, page 19 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com
Sept 19, 1991, page 21 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com
Apr 25, 1998, page 2 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com
Apr 27, 1998, page 11 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com
Hugh Heglin Obituary (2006) - The Times Colonist
If you kill someone in your sleep, are you a murderer?
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24 February 2025, 8:00 am - 1 hour 5 minutesThe Fosterville Murders
Episode 354: In the quiet, close-knit community of Fosterville, New Brunswick, a crime of unspeakable horror shattered the peace on November 26, 1924. Two young sisters, Cynthia (14) and Necia Foster (10), were found bound, gagged, and brutally murdered in the lakeside camp of their uncle, Harry D. Williams. The sheer brutality of the crime sent shockwaves through the region, making it one of the most infamous cases in New Brunswick’s history.
Sources:
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/new-brunswick
Harry Williams - Search - Newspapers.com™
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17 February 2025, 8:00 am - 1 hour 12 minutesThe 2018 Toronto Van Attack
Episode 353: On April 23, 2018, a bright spring afternoon turned into a nightmare when a rented van plowed through pedestrians along Yonge Street in North York, a Toronto neighbourhood. In just minutes, 10 lives were tragically lost, and 16 others were injured; one of those later passed away from her injuries, bringing the death toll to 11. The community was left mourning, and the country grappled with questions of how and why such a senseless act could occur.
The man behind the wheel was 25-year-old Alec Minassian, a self-proclaimed member of the so-called "incel" community—short for "involuntary celibate." This online subculture, rooted in misogyny and resentment, has been linked to acts of violence, often targeting women. Minassian’s actions that day were not random; they were a calculated act of terror fueled by a toxic ideology that glorifies hatred and violence against those perceived as rejecting or oppressing men like him.
Sources:
Backgrounder: Yonge Street Incident | Toronto.ca
Alek Minassian Case: Agreed Statement of Facts | PDF
Alek Minassian Interview | PDF
Diverting Hate - Bi-Annual Report September 2023 | PDF
Victim Impact Statements | PDF | Justice criminelle | Crime et violence
Exhibit # 6 - Doc-Victim Impact Statement From R. FORSYTH | PDF
CJEM-v1n1-Rozdilsky-Snowden.-Toronto-Van-Attack
April 24, 2018 episode transcript | CBC Radio
TPSNews.ca | Stories | Witnesses Sought to Yonge-Finch Investigation
Toronto van attack: Eyewitness accounts
Witnesses say they are still struggling nearly 1 year since the deadly Toronto van attack
Alek Minassian booked by police after Toronto van attack - YouTube
Alek Minassian confesses in police interview after Toronto van attack - YouTube
Toronto police on Const. Ken Lam, officer who arrested van attack suspect - YouTube
Toronto van attack suspect says he was 'radicalized' online by 'incels'
Incels.co - Involuntary Celibate
incel lingo.pdf | Human Sexuality
Incels (v1.2) by Aleph | Human Sexual Activity
Policybrief Violent Extremists Incels
OPV - Extremism and Hate Motivated Violence in Alberta - 2 | Extremism | Violence
Alek Minassian admits to planning, carrying out van attack | Watch News Videos Online
Toronto van attack - Wikipedia
Alek Minassian admits to planning, carrying out Toronto van attack | Globalnews.ca
Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison, no parole for 25 years
2021 ONSC 1258 (CanLII) | R. v. Minassian | CanLII
Why attackers use vehicles as weapons to kill innocent people in crowds
Vehicle Ramming: The Evolution of a Terrorist Tactic Inside the US
Democratization of terrorism: an analysis of vehicle-based terrorist events by Ryan Scott Houser
Elliot Rodger meticulously planned Isla Vista rampage, report says
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10 February 2025, 8:00 am - 1 hour 10 minutesTHe Westray Mine Disaster
Episode 352: At 5:18 a.m. on May 9, 1992, in Plymouth, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, in the Westray Mine, a methane gas explosion, followed by a coal dust blast, ripped through the underground tunnels, claiming the lives of 26 miners working the night shift.
The tragedy unfolded against a backdrop of known safety violations and ignored warnings. In the aftermath, a gripping rescue attempt captivated the nation as teams of drägermen braved hazardous conditions in a desperate search for survivors. The bodies of 15 miners were recovered during the initial rescue and recovery efforts. However, the remains of 11 miners were never recovered and remain entombed deep within the mine to this day.
Despite criminal charges being filed against the mine owners and its management, no convictions were secured due to the complexity of establishing legal responsibility. More than ten years later, the federal government introduced amendments to the Criminal Code in response to this tragedy.
Sources:
The Story of Fossil Fuels, Part 1: Coal
World Coal Consumption: Past, Present, and Future
Parks Canada - Beginnings of Coal Mining National Historic Event
History of Mining | Mining Museum
Coal in Canada | Canadian Encyclopedia
1860s Accidents | Not Your Grandfathers Mining Industry, Nova Scotia, Canada
A Short History of Blame: The Doctrine of Progress
Canada's Deadliest Mining Disaster - Coal - Alberta's Energy Heritage
Nova Scotia's Historic Underground Coal Mine Workings Information
Nova Scotia Archives | Mining Disasters
Nova Scotia Archives | Men in the Mines
Miners Memorial Day: Davis Day
Stellarton, NS | Canadian Encyclopedia
Westray Disaster | Canadian Encyclopedia
Westray Coal Mine Disaster | New Scotland
Death by Consensus: The Westray Story
The Westray Mine Disaster and its Aftermath: The Politics of Causation
The Road From Westray: A Predictable Path to Disaster? by Eric Tucker
The Westray Story: A Tragic Tale and the Law that Followed
Criminal liability for workplace deaths and injuries – Background on the Westray Law
20th Anniversary of the Westray Law
Westray: 30 Years - USW Canada
Still Dying for a Living by Stephen Bittle
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3 February 2025, 8:00 am - 1 hour 9 minutesKilled on the Job: Constable Emmanuel Aucoin
Episode 351: On March 8, 1987, a routine Sunday morning traffic stop on a quiet stretch of Route 640 between Yoho Lake and Hanwell to the southwest of Fredericton, New Brunswick, turned into a tragedy that shocked the nation. Constable Emmanuel “Manni” Aucoin, a 31-year-old highway patrol officer, husband and father of two young children, was shot and killed in the line of duty. His murderer, Anthony Phillip Romeo, an American fugitive who was wanted for another killing in New York, had been fleeing authorities when Aucoin pulled him over for speeding. Romeo shot Aucoin twice in the head as he wrote up a ticket, leaving him to die in his cruiser before fleeing back to the United States. Romeo was later captured, claiming Aucoin was a monster who’d been killing young men.
Constable Aucoin was the third Canadian police officer killed on duty in 1987 and was the first and only member of the New Brunswick Highway Patrol ever to die while serving.
Sources:
Joseph Emmanuel “Manni” Aucoin (1955-1987) - Find...
1991 CanLII 12407 (NB KB) | R. v. Romeo (1991) | CanLII
1991 CanLII 113 (SCC) | R. v. Romeo | CanLII
Anthony Phillip Romeo - Search - Newspapers.com™
Governor General Award — Emmanuel Joseph Aucoin Police Exemplary Service Medal, Awarded on August 28, 1987
SUSPECT IN KILLING ON FIRE I. IS HELD IN CANADIAN SLAYING (Published 1987)
N.B. cop killer Anthony Romeo granted escorted trip for meditation class
Facebook — MURDER - CST. MANNY AUCOIN
N.B. cop killer Anthony Romeo granted escorted trip for meditation class - New Brunswick
Facing killer a life-changing event | Blue Line
Man, 25, Found Slain In Home on Fire Island (Published 1985)
SUSPECT IS NAMED IN MURDER OF SON OF EX-AIDE TO CUOMO (Published 1987)
New Yorker ordered held in Canadian cop killing - UPI Archives
1985 L.I. conviction is overturned
Parole board denies release of American who killed New Brunswick cop in 1987 - New Brunswick
New Brunswick highway patrol officer's killer denied full parole | CBC News
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