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On December 6, 1989, the École Polytechnique in Montreal was the site of one of Canada’s most devastating and transformative tragedies. In this somber episode, Mel revisits the massacre that claimed the lives of 14 young women—students tragically targeted for being women—as Marc Lépine entered the engineering school and unleashed a shooter’s rampage.

What’s Inside This Episode:

A precise recounting of the mass shooting, where Lépine separated men and women, then declared, “You are all feminists,” before opening fire, killing 14 women within minutes.

How the massacre became widely recognized as an act of misogynist terrorism, igniting intense national debate and spurring changes in how Canada confronts gender-based violence.

The tragedy’s legacy: the prompt establishment of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, sparking memorials, policy reforms on gun control, and shifts in emergency response protocols

Why This Episode Matters: This narrative isn’t just about the painful past—it’s about a country’s reckoning with misogyny, policy reform, and collective memory. For true crime fans, this episode is both a tribute and a call to never forget.

Content Warning: This episode includes gender-based violence, a school shooting, and emotional trauma. Listener discretion strongly advised.

Subscribe & Reflect: ► Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more ► Subscribe for thoughtful true-crime storytelling that honors victims and explores societal impacts ► Share your reflections: How has the École Polytechnique tragedy shaped conversations on gender violence and policy today?

J.N.L. Durand, Table 20 in: Précis des leçons d'architecture donnés à l'École polytechnique, 1802/5