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On April 23, 2018, Toronto's Yonge Street became the site of one of Canada’s deadliest vehicle-ramming attacks. In this gripping episode, Mel dissects how a rented van driven by Alek Minassian tragically transformed a familiar street into a scene of loss and outrage.

What You’ll Learn:

The horrifying timeline of the attack: 11 killed—nine of them women—and 15 injured, marking the worst vehicle-based mass killing in Canadian history.

The motivations debated: incel ideology and misogynist terrorism versus severe mental illness.

The legal outcome: Minassian was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years.

How the community rallied: from memorials to policy discussions, Mel explores the city’s emotional aftermath and search for healing.

Why Listen? This episode goes beyond the headlines—it unravels the ideology, the impact, and the resilience of a city forced to confront tragedy.

Content Warning: Features discussion of mass violence, terrorism, and death. Listener discretion is advised.

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What This Episode Covers:

The context of fear: In June 2009, four young women—Zainab, Sahar, Geeti, and Rona—were found dead in a submerged car in Kingston, Ontario. What began as a tragic accident soon unraveled into one of Canada’s most shocking cases of honour-based violence.

The investigation’s trail: We explore how investigators pieced together the evidence, from suspicious family dynamics to chilling testimonies, ultimately exposing a calculated crime orchestrated by those who should have been protectors.

The human impact: This episode gives voice to the lives of the four girls, their stolen futures, and the cultural complexities that surrounded their deaths. Their story is not only about loss but about resilience and the urgent need to confront violence hidden behind closed doors.

Why This Episode Matters The Shafia case forced Canadians to confront the devastating reality of honour-based violence. By revisiting this tragedy, we shed light on systemic failures, the silencing of women, and the importance of cultural awareness in preventing similar crimes. This story reminds us that true justice means not only punishing those responsible but ensuring that such acts never happen again.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of murder, family violence, and sensitive crime scene details. Listener discretion advised.

What This Episode Covers:

The context of fear: We return to the haunting case of Nicole Morren—the young girl whose inexplicable disappearance continues to puzzle investigators and touch the hearts of her community. This episode unpacks the timeline of events, her last known whereabouts, and the growing silence that surrounds her case. YouTube

The investigation’s trail: We examine the official inquiries, interviews with those who knew Nicole, and the lingering questions about what might have gone awry in the search.

The ripple effects of loss: Beyond the missing facts lies a story of grief, uncertainty, and the ongoing quest for answers that affects families and communities for years to come.

Why This Episode Matters This episode isn't just a recounting—it’s a call to remember Nicole Morren as more than a missing person. It illuminates systemic gaps, the emotional toll on her loved ones, and the broader implications of unresolved disappearances in Canadian true crime. By bringing attention to this case, we strive to foster awareness, empathy, and hope that justice can still be found.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of missing persons, sensitive crime scene details, and emotional trauma. Listener discretion advised.

What This Episode Covers:

The context of fear: In Her Last Known Steps, we retrace the chilling final moments before a disappearance that has haunted family, friends, and an entire community for decades. This true crime podcast episode explores unanswered questions, the timeline of events, and the lingering shadows left behind when justice feels far away.

The investigation’s trail: We dive into the case details, looking at witness accounts, overlooked evidence, and the haunting silence that followed.

The human impact: Beyond the mystery lies a story of resilience, loss, and the urgent need to keep these names alive so they are never forgotten.

Why This Episode Matters: True crime is more than storytelling—it’s remembrance. By exploring this disappearance, we not only revisit a case that demands answers, but also shed light on how communities process fear, injustice, and the weight of uncertainty. Each episode is part of a larger mission: to keep these stories alive, encourage awareness, and remind us that behind every case is a person who mattered.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of murder, disappearance, and sensitive crime scene details. Listener discretion advised.