Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark History

Episode 317: Tim Bosma, a 32-year-old family man from Ancaster, Ontario, went missing in May 2013 after taking two men for a test drive of his truck. The two men were later identified as Dellen Millard, a 27-year-old heir to a Canadian aviation empire, and Mark Smich, a 24-year-old drug dealer and aspiring rapper. This case would expose the disturbing reality of Millard and Smich's cold-blooded violence and web of deceit. The investigation into Bosma's disappearance was just the beginning of uncovering the harrowing events surrounding Millard and Smich. In 2012, before Bosma's murder, they had killed Millard's 23-year-old ex-girlfriend, Laura Babcock. Later that same year, they shockingly took the life of Dellen's father, Wayne Millard. As the details of the Tim Bosma case unfold, the stage is set for the equally horrific events of the murders of Laura Babcock and Wayne Millard to come to light in parts 2 and 3 of this true crime series. The disturbing stories of these two killers, Dellen Millard and Mark Smich, reveal a chilling trail of devastation left for the families and communities impacted by their callous acts of violence. Sources: Tim Bosma: A timeline of the police investigation and murder trial Cellphone records to play big role in Tim Bosma murder trial | CBC News The Murder of Tim Bosma : The Devil Had a Name | CBC News Kijiji Statement Millard roommate testifies about visiting hangar on day Bosma disappeared | CBC News Hundreds attend Tim Bosma memorial service Wife of Tim Bosma pleads for his safe return - Toronto Clairmont: Whatever it takes to find Tim Bosma Hamilton will always remember Tim Bosma Tim Bosma remembered: father, husband, son and friend | CBC News Everything We Learned at the Tim Bosma Murder Trial Tim Bosma: The beginning. and the end ‘We have waited for justice’: Tim Bosma’s widow speaks Millard, Smich guilty verdict | Watch News Videos Online Tim Bosma Found Dead | Global News | YouTube Bosma Murder Charge | Global News | YouTube Search: Dellen Millard | Canadian Legal Information Institute | CanLII 2015 ONSC 6206 (CanLII) | R. v Millard and Smich | CanLII Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 316: On January 18, 1987, 20-year-old University of Victoria student Marguerite Telesford disappeared during a morning jog in Saanich, British Columbia. Her bloody earmuffs, bloodstains, a discharged shotgun shell, and a pry bar were found, suggesting foul play, but her body was never located. In 1989, Scott Ian MacKay was convicted of second-degree murder concerning Telesford's death despite maintaining his innocence. MacKay had a history of violent assaults on women. Recently, after serving a life sentence, MacKay was controversially granted day parole, raising concerns from the community and victim advocates about public safety risks and his lack of remorse. Sources: Marguerite Telesford - Mount Doug Alumni Association Archive dive: The 1987 murder of a UVic student who vanished on her morning run The 35th Anniversary of the Saanich Indian Territorial Declaration Neighbourhood History Tillicum "Marguerite Telesford" - Search - Newspapers.com™ 1988 CanLII 2888 (BC SC) | B.C. (A.G.) v. Pac. Press Ltd. | CanLII 1992 CanLII 5990 (BC CA) | R. v. MacKay | CanLII Dead Ends: B.C. Crime Stories CANADA - Marguerite Telesford, Missing since January 18, 1987 from Saanich, Victoria, BC; 2nd degree murder conviction Jack Knox: Marguerite Telesford murder a story without end Jan 20, 1987, page 1 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com Jan 20, 1987, page 3 - The Province at Newspapers.com Jan 21, 1987, page 8 - The Leader-Post at Newspapers.com Jan 22, 1987, page 4 - The Province at Newspapers.com Jan 23, 1987, page 3 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Apr 14, 1988, page 1 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Apr 21, 1988, page 1 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Jan 19, 1989, page 12 - The Province at Newspapers.com Jan 19, 1989, page 1 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Jan 19, 1989, page 9 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com Jan 25, 1989, page 5 - The Province at Newspapers.com Jan 25, 1989, page 13 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com Jan 26, 1989, page 11 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Jan 28, 1989, page 9 - The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com Feb 02, 1989, page 3 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Feb 04, 1989, page 3 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Feb 05, 1989, page 8 - The Province at Newspapers.com Feb 06, 1989, page 3 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Feb 08, 1989, page 1 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com May 15, 1993, page 1 - Times Colonist at Newspapers.com Jan 27, 1998, page 2 - The Province at Newspapers.com Mar 17, 2024, page A4 - The Province at Newspapers.com Man convicted of murdering UVic student 37 years ago gets day parole ‘Baffling’: B.C. murderer who killed university student granted day parole - BC High-risk offender to reside in Vancouver - Vancouver Police Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 315: Barbara Gayle Stoppel, a 16-year-old waitress, was tragically murdered on December 23, 1981, in the women's washroom of Ideal Donut Shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was strangled with a twine, and despite being found alive, she succumbed to her injuries after six days on life support. The murder case quickly became notorious not only due to its brutal nature but also because of the wrongful conviction of Thomas Sophonow, who was initially accused of the crime. Sophonow underwent three separate trials: the first ended with a hung jury, and the second and third led to convictions ultimately overturned by the Manitoba Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear a Crown appeal, leading to Sophonow's final acquittal. This case is frequently cited as a significant example of a miscarriage of justice involving flawed eyewitness identifications and police misconduct during the interrogation process. Despite Sophonow's exoneration, the actual perpetrator remained at large until a re-investigation of the case pointed to another suspect, Terry Arnold, who was already known to police for similar offences, having left a trail of depravity, sexual assaults and suspected murder in his wake. This revelation came too late to be pursued thoroughly, as Arnold died by suicide in 2005. The impact of this case has been profound, leading to public scrutiny over police procedures and the reliability of eyewitness testimony. It has also been the subject of several books and a public inquiry which sought to prevent such injustices in the future. Sources: barbstoppel.com Thomas Sophonow | Innocence Canada City of Winnipeg 1984 CanLII 2912 (MB CA) | R. v. Sophonow | CanLII 1984 CanLII 3811 (MB CA) | R. v. Sophonow (No.1) | CanLII 1986 CanLII 104 (MB CA) | R. v. Sophonow (No.2) | CanLII 1999 CanLII 6576 (BC SC) | R. v. Arnold | CanLII 2001 BCCA 374 (CanLII) | R. v. Arnold | CanLII 2005 BCCA 611 (CanLII) | R. v. Arnold | CanLII Body of suspect in Winnipeg killing found in Victoria Drifter Thomas Sophonow Inquiry Letter of Apology to Tom Sophonow 1bpm85fqb_903420 Stoppel Exclusive: Thirty years later, survivor details encounter with serial killer Terry Arnold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 314: Ezra Allen Miner, more commonly known asBill Miner, was an infamous American stagecoach and train robber born in Michigan in 1846. Bill Miner's criminal career included an early arrest on April 3, 1866, for robbery, leading to a three-year sentence at San Quentin. Over thirty-five years, Miner was incarcerated for a cumulative total of nearly 30 years, experiencing two official releases and making five escapes from custody. He became infamous in Canada forrobbing the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)and securing his status as a legendary figure in Canadian outlaw lore, which included an escape from theB.C. Penitentiaryin New Westminster. Known by nicknames such as “The Grey Fox” and the “Gentleman Bandit,” Miner was celebrated for his courteous demeanour during his heists. Furthermore, he is often credited with popularizing the now-iconic command during robberies, “Hands up!”; however, this may be hyperbole. Miner’s blend of politeness and notoriety helped cement his legacy in the annals of Canadian criminal folklore. Sources: This Week in History: 1906 - The legendary outlaw Bill Miner robs a train near Kamloops Bill Miner | Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine Bill Miner | The Canadian Encyclopedia The Grey Fox (1982 film) | The Canadian Encyclopedia "The Grey Fox" (1982) - Movie on Bill Miner - Western Stagecoach Robber | YouTube The Grey Fox: The True Story of Bill Miner - Last of the Old-Time Bandits Billy Miner Pie Recipe Billy Miner | Mission Museum Bill Miner | Historica Canada Education Portal Bill Miner | BC Penitentiary Collection Bill Miner – The Gentleman Outlaw – Golden BC Museum Bill Miner | NFB Vignette Old Bill Miner: Last of the Famous Western Bandits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 313: Douglas Donald Moore, known in Meadowvale, Ontario, as a drug supplier for young teens, gained notoriety in Mississauga for killing three young men before taking his own life in his jail cell while awaiting trial on 11 charges for sexual assaults on three boys. Peel Regional Police assert that Robert Grewal, 22, of Meadowvale, and Giuseppe (Joseph) Manchisi, 20, of Milton, who were close friends, were killed in 2003 by Moore. After Moore’s death, he was named the prime suspect in the murders of Grewal and Manchisi. Additionally, police believe Moore was responsible for killing Rene Charlebois, 15, also of Meadowvale. All three victims disappeared in late 2003, and their bodies were discovered in spring 2004. Charlebois’ remains were found in an Orangeville landfill, while Grewal and Manchisi’s remains were located in wooded areas near Montreal. In 2005, Moore’s former common-law wife and an unidentified 16-year-old were convicted of accessory to murder after the fact. The teen assisted in disposing of evidence, including driving with Moore to Quebec to bury the bodies of Grewal and Manchisi. Moore believed the two men had stolen drugs and cash from him, but it was later revealed that the 16-year-old was responsible for the robbery. The police have never disclosed the motive behind the killing ofRene Charlebois. Sources: Mississauga | Canadian Encyclopedia History of Mississauga | MIssissauga.ca Canada's most notorious murder case happened in Mississauga in the 1970s Improbable Cause: The Harrison Family Murders Search: Douglas Donald Moore | Newspapers.com Youth appealing in Manchisi case Murder victim’s grieving mother still has questions Dad seeks slain son’s body parts | Toronto Star Douglas Donald Moore (1968-2004) Cold North Killers by Lee Mellor | Everand Douglas Donald Moore | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Opinion: The horrifying path of Douglas Moore Ontario Newsroom | Coroner’s Inquest 50TH ANNIVERSARY: Notorious Meadowvale serial killer left suicide note Didn't know killer's background, doctor testifies | The Star Spree killer feared dangerous-offender status | The Star `I'm sorry ... I'm finally free': Killer | The Star Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 312: In a home in Shediac, New Brunswick, on February 13, 1805, Amos Babcock, driven by delusions of divine mission, subjected his family to a horrifying ordeal. He gathered his wife, children and sister, Mercy, instilling fear with his erratic behaviour and unsettling declarations. Spurred by imagined threats and seeing himself as an instrument of God, Amos prepared for a sacrificial act, treating his family with cruelty dressed up as a religious ritual. His deep descent into madness was evident as he inflicted violence upon his loved ones, sparing none from his erratic wrath. Babcock's final act of brutality saw him murder his sister, Mercy Babcock Hall, whom he saw as demonic, in a brutal frenzy of madness, bringing a tragic end to a night of unspeakable horror. Sources: Amos Babcock (1764-1805) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree Squash, Pumpkin Pie and Mercy… | Part 1 Squash, Pumpkin Pie and Mercy… | Part 2 New Brunswick — History and Culture The Babcock Tragedy, a Story of Madness and Murder Hellfire in Shediac Amos Babcock... Crazed Murderer, or...? Full text of "The New Brunswick magazine" Mar 08, 1939, page 14 - The Montreal Star at Newspapers.com Apr 13, 1939, page 15 - The Kingston Whig-Standard at Newspapers.com Jan 18, 1993, page 25 - The Leader-Post at Newspapers.com Apr 20, 2013, page 79 - National Post at Newspapers.com The Ballad of Jacob Peck by Debra Komar (Ebook) Great Awakening - First, Second & Definition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 311: OnOctober 21, 2021,a tragic accident occurred on the set of the low-budget old-west movieRust, filmed on aNew Mexicoranch. Wife, mother and CinematographerHalyna Hutchins, 42, was fatally shot, and writer/directorJoel Souza, 48, was injured. It was the lead actor and producer,Alec Baldwin, who was holding the prop gun that killed Hutchins and wounded Souza. Somehow, it contained a live round. Investigations also revealed other live rounds on set, which is never supposed to happen. Baldwin and the film’s inexperienced armourer,Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, 24, were charged withinvoluntary manslaughter.Dave Halls, 63, serving as the first assistant director on the film, entered a no-contest plea per a deal made with prosecutors, accepting responsibility for the misdemeanour offence of negligent use of a deadly weapon linked to the death of Halyna Hutchins. Numerous civil suits have also been filed, with accusations of negligence being levelled against several parties, including the production company, Hannah Gutierrez and actor Alec Baldwin. Sources: Halyna Hutchins | IMDb Joel Souza | IMDb Rust | Western | IMDb Alec Baldwin | IMDb Hannah Gutierrez Reed Probable Cause Statement | DocumentCloud Halyna Hutchins Post Mortem — 62fc0b327d166.pdf Alec Baldwin - Halyna Hutchins - FBI and Medical Examiner Reports (Aug 2022) American Cinematographer January 2022 Ac0122 | PDF | Pixel | Signal Processing The moment Alec Baldwin is told of the death of his colleague Halyna Hutchins The New Mexico Film Office Announces Rust is Currently Filming in New Mexico The day Alec Baldwin shot Halyna Hutchins and Joel Souza Search warrant reveals grim details of 'Rust' shooting and Halyna Hutchins' final minutes A Timeline of the ‘Rust’ Shooting and Investigation 'Rust' timeline: Key events in the Alec Baldwin on-set shooting Rust trial: How events unfolded after fatal shooting on Alec Baldwin film set Raise Funds In Memory of Halyna Hutchins, organized by ICG Local 600 ‘Rust’ Camera Assistant on Safety Issues, Pay Irregularities and Producer Behavior on “Brutal” Set Bonanza Creek Ranch | About Gun in Fatal Rust Shooting Used in Target Practice that Morning FULL Alec Baldwin Police Interview About Rust Shooting Incident Bodycam Released in Alec Baldwin Set Shooting Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ producers reach settlement with slain cinematographer’s estate - National Video shows 'Rust' rehearsal, Baldwin speak to officers after shooting | NewsNation Halyna Hutchins’s Death on the Set of Rust Was “Not a Freak Accident” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the summer of 2006, a young Calgary woman was on top of the world. She had a supportive family, amazing friends and a great job. But life as she knew it came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the night on August 6, 2006. In this episode, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of a violent attack- a story that’s every woman’s worst fear. www.calgarycrimestoppers.org - reference case # 06274598 https://newsroom.calgary.ca/sexual-assault-case-from-2006-has-new-lead/ Contact: Instagram:@nancy.hixt Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/ Email:[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 310: On October 21, 2021, a tragic accident occurred on the set of the low-budget old-west movie Rust, filmed on a New Mexico ranch. Wife, mother and Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, was fatally shot, and writer/director Joel Souza, 48, was injured. It was the lead actor and producer, Alec Baldwin, who was holding the prop gun that killed Hutchins and wounded Souza. Somehow, it contained a live round. Investigations also revealed other live rounds on set, which is never supposed to happen. Baldwin and the film’s inexperienced armourer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, 24, were charged with involuntary manslaughter. Dave Halls, 63, serving as the first assistant director on the film, entered a no-contest plea in accordance with a deal made with prosecutors, accepting responsibility for the misdemeanour offence of negligent use of a deadly weapon linked to the death of Halyna Hutchins. Numerous civil suits have also been filed, with accusations of negligence being levelled against several parties, including the production company itself, Hannah Gutierrez and actor Alec Baldwin. In this first of two parts, you will learn about the tragic trail of events leading up to the shooting. Sources: Alec Baldwin "Rust" shooting: A timeline of events in Halyna Hutchins' death | CBS News Rust shooting incident Rust shooting ‘43rd fatal incident on US film set since 1990’ Film set fatalities rise in last decade as production booms On-set deaths from prop guns are rare — but not unheard of Safety for Sarah Directors Guild of Canada Safety Bulletins – Contract Services 01_safety_bltn_firearms 02_safety_bltn_live_ammunition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 309: In Mike's first book, Murder, Madness and Mayhem, he wrote about an unknown man whose body was found on Somerton Park beach near Adelaide, Australia, by two trainee jockeys who’d been out with their horses on the morning of December 1, 1948. Lying in peaceful repose, the man wore a suit, overdressed for the warm Australian summer, and had no wallet or identification. He was unknown to anyone locally. The labels of his clothing had been ripped out. Some enigmatic leads proved fruitless, including the discovery of a book, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, believed to have belonged to the stranger. In that book, what appeared to be coded writing was found. Experts have yet to decrypt the supposed message. Some believe the man was a spy, possibly murdered for what he knew. Called by many Somerton Man, the stranger's identity has remained unknown for decades until recently, when two separate groups came forward claiming they had information about who he was, leading to further speculation and even more questions. Sources: Murder Madness and Mayhemby Mike Browne The Unknown Manby Gerald Feltus Archived Newspaper Articles | Trove Final Report/Thesis 2015 - Derek Abbott Code Cracking: Who Murdered the Somerton Man | Prof. Derek Abbott How to Solve Ciphers Cryptography Hints 2602UMSAU — The Doe Network ‘Truth to come out’: Fresh claims emerge on Somerton Man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices