Ontario Cold Cases

Ontario Cold Cases Explore the unsolved mysteries of Ontario, Canada with our true crime podcast, Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast. Your assistance could make the difference.

Join our team of dedicated detectives as they investigate cold cases, homicides, missing persons, and other crimes, all across Canada. As each day passes, an already cold case grows a little colder. Memories fade and with them the chances of solving the crime. If you have any information at all that you can share, please contact us. Help us bring these criminals to justice and bring closure to the

family and friends of the victims. Explore the unsolved mysteries of Ontario, Canada with our captivating true crime podcast, Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast. Join our team of dedicated detectives from Nicoll Investigations as they investigate cold cases, homicides, missing persons, and other crimes, all across Canada. Delve into forgotten crimes and help us remember the victims and bring justice and hopefully peace, to the families. Tune in to our engaging exploration of unsolved mysteries today and discover the chilling stories that deserve to be remembered!

Ancaster's Unanswered Shot: The Murder of Carman Ward, coming this Sunday, August 10th:It’s just days before Christmas. ...
08/09/2025

Ancaster's Unanswered Shot: The Murder of Carman Ward, coming this Sunday, August 10th:

It’s just days before Christmas. The quiet, peaceful streets of Ancaster, Ontario. Then, a sudden, brutal home invasion.

Two separate males inside the home were reporting a terrifying home invasion... Their father, Carman Ward, had been shot.

On December 21st, 2015, 60-year-old Carman "Bud" Ward, a man with a black belt in jiu-jitsu, fought to protect his sons from masked intruders. But in the chaos, a single shot rang out, silencing him forever.

This was no random act. Police say it was a targeted attack. But why Carman Ward? Was it about the drugs found on the property, or the casino winnings he'd recently celebrated?

Two masked men, one possibly injured in the face, armed with a handgun and a brutal bladed weapon, left a family shattered and a community in fear. And security footage reveals a mysterious silver pickup truck... was there a third accomplice?

Years have now passed... and despite ongoing efforts, no arrests have been made.

Join myself, Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations as Ontario Cold Cases revisits the chilling details of a murder that remains unanswered.

Can you help us uncover the truth?

Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice.

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Ancaster's Unanswered Shot: The Murder of Carman Ward, coming this Sunday, August 10th:It’s just days before Christmas. The quiet, peaceful streets of Ancast...

08/09/2025

Ancaster's Unanswered Shot: The Murder of Carman Ward, coming this Sunday, August 10th:
It’s just days before Christmas. The quiet, peaceful streets of Ancaster, Ontario. Then, a sudden, brutal home invasion.
Two separate males inside the home were reporting a terrifying home invasion... Their father, Carman Ward, had been shot.
On December 21st, 2015, 60-year-old Carman "Bud" Ward, a man with a black belt in jiu-jitsu, fought to protect his sons from masked intruders. But in the chaos, a single shot rang out, silencing him forever.
This was no random act. Police say it was a targeted attack. But why Carman Ward? Was it about the drugs found on the property, or the casino winnings he'd recently celebrated?
Two masked men, one possibly injured in the face, armed with a handgun and a brutal bladed weapon, left a family shattered and a community in fear. And security footage reveals a mysterious silver pickup truck... was there a third accomplice?
Years have now passed... and despite ongoing efforts, no arrests have been made.
Join myself, Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations as Ontario Cold Cases revisits the chilling details of a murder that remains unanswered.
Can you help us uncover the truth?
Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice.
Ancaster's Unanswered Shot: The Murder of Carman Ward. A new episode of Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Coming this Sunday, August 10th. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Unraveling the Christine Jessop Mystery: A Tale of Tragedy and Triumph on Ontario Cold CasesEpisode 2 – Justice Delayed:...
08/08/2025

Unraveling the Christine Jessop Mystery: A Tale of Tragedy and Triumph on Ontario Cold Cases

Episode 2 – Justice Delayed: The Fight for Truth in the Christine Jessop Case

On a quiet autumn day in 1984, nine-year-old Christine Jessop vanished from her small town of Queensville, Ontario, sparking one of Canada’s most heart-wrenching and infamous true crime sagas. In Episode 2 of Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast, titled Justice Delayed: The Fight for Truth in the Christine Jessop Case, host Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations takes listeners on a gripping journey through a decades-long quest for justice—a story marked by loss, a shocking wrongful conviction, and a stunning breakthrough that finally revealed the truth.

Christine’s disappearance shattered her family and community. Her body, found 56 kilometers away in Sunderland on New Year’s Eve 1984, bore the scars of a brutal murder. Suspicion quickly fell on her neighbor, Guy Paul Morin, a 25-year-old clarinet player whose quirks made him an easy target. Arrested in 1985, Morin faced two trials built on flimsy forensic evidence and questionable witnesses, including discredited jailhouse informants. His 1986 acquittal offered brief hope, but a second trial in 1992, tainted by judicial bias, led to a devastating life sentence.

Yet, the truth refused to stay buried. In 1995, a groundbreaking DNA test excluded Morin, freeing him after nearly 10 months in prison and a decade under suspicion. The Kaufman Report of 1998 exposed the investigation’s failures—tunnel vision, botched forensics, and manipulated testimony—sparking reforms that reshaped Canadian justice. But Christine’s killer remained a mystery until 2020, when Toronto Police used genetic genealogy to identify Calvin Hoover, a family friend who’d slipped through the cracks of the original investigation. For Christine’s family, including her brother Kenny, who said, “It’s a relief, but it doesn’t bring her back,” the truth was bittersweet.

This episode is more than a true crime story—it’s a powerful reminder of the fragility of justice and the resilience of those who fight for it. From Morin’s exoneration to the systemic changes that followed, Christine’s case is a cautionary tale that continues to resonate.

Don’t miss a single episode of Ontario Cold Cases! Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to stay updated on our Historical True Crime Tuesday series. We’d love to hear your thoughts—leave a comment below or join the discussion on social media to share what struck you most about Christine’s story.

To hear the full, riveting details—Morin’s courtroom battles, the DNA breakthrough, the Kaufman Report’s impact, and the chilling revelation of Hoover’s guilt—tune in to Justice Delayed: The Fight for Truth in the Christine Jessop Case. Host Jay Nicoll brings sensitivity and precision to this haunting narrative, honoring Christine’s memory and the enduring quest for answers.
Join us on Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast

Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice.

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Unraveling the Christine Jessop Mystery: A Story of Loss, Injustice, and RedemptionEpisode 2 – Justice Delayed: The Fight for Truth in the Christine Jessop C...

Unraveling the Christine Jessop Mystery on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast! A Story of Loss, Injustice,...
08/08/2025

Unraveling the Christine Jessop Mystery on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast!

A Story of Loss, Injustice, and Redemption

Part 1: The Disappearance of Christine Jessop

In the quiet, close-knit town of Queensville, Ontario, a tragedy unfolded on October 3, 1984, that would haunt Canada for decades. Nine-year-old Christine Jessop vanished without a trace, shattering her community and setting off a sprawling investigation that would expose the fragility of justice in ways no one could have predicted. What began as a desperate search for a missing child spiraled into a decades-long saga of loss, investigative missteps, and a wrongful conviction that gripped the nation.

Now, in a compelling two-part series titled Unraveling the Christine Jessop Mystery: A Story of Loss, Injustice, and Redemption, Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, hosted by Jay Nicoll, dives deep into this haunting case. Part 1, The Disappearance of Christine Jessop, takes you back to the beginning—exploring Christine’s early life as a spirited, animal-loving girl with dreams of becoming a veterinarian, the eerie details of the day she vanished, and the massive search that united hundreds in hope and fear. The episode also delves into the initial police investigation, the tunnel vision that zeroed in on neighbor Guy Paul Morin, and the shaky evidence that led to his arrest.

This episode is more than a recounting of events—it’s a meticulous unraveling of a mystery that lingered for 36 years, reshaping Canadian legal history along the way. Through archival interviews, court records, and insights from those who lived through it, Jay Nicoll guides you through the heartbreaking early days of the case with the respect and accuracy it demands.

Why You Should Tune In:

* A Gripping Narrative: Step into 1984 and experience the chilling moments before Christine’s disappearance, the frantic search, and the arrest that seemed to close the case—but only deepened the mystery.
* In-Depth Investigation: Discover the early missteps, the pressure to solve the case, and the decisions that set the investigation on a troubled path.
* A Story of Resilience: Hear how Christine’s family fought for justice, even as the system faltered, and how a community grappled with unimaginable loss.

Stay Updated and Join the Conversation

If you’re captivated by true crime stories that dig deep into the human side of justice, you won’t want to miss this series. Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast to ensure you don’t miss a single episode—hit that subscribe button wherever you get your podcasts! After you listen, come back here to leave your thoughts in the comments—what struck you most about Christine’s story? Your insights could spark further discussion and keep the conversation alive.

What’s Next in Part 2

In the upcoming episode, we’ll explore the trials of Guy Paul Morin, the forensic flaws that led to his wrongful conviction, and his eventual exoneration. Then, we’ll uncover how cutting-edge genetic genealogy finally revealed the true killer in 2020—bringing answers to a mystery that haunted Canada for nearly four decades. You won’t want to miss it!

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Unraveling the Christine Jessop Mystery: A Story of Loss, Injustice, and Redemption Part 1: The Disappearance of Christine JessopOn October 3, 1984, the quie...

08/08/2025

Part 1: The Disappearance of Christine Jessop

A Scream in West CorkThe Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier (Part 2)The Killer's Shadow Emerges. Or Does It?The brutal ...
08/07/2025

A Scream in West Cork
The Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier (Part 2)

The Killer's Shadow Emerges. Or Does It?

The brutal murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier shattered the serene beauty of West Cork. As local Gardaí grappled with a compromised crime scene and the quiet community reeled, a new and unsettling figure begins to dominate the investigation.

In Part 2, we delve into the crucial early witness accounts: the farmer who saw a man near Sophie's cottage in the dead of night, and the local shopkeeper whose shifting testimony would become a lightning rod for controversy. But it's the strange, almost theatrical presence of Ian Bailey, a British freelance journalist, that casts the longest shadow.

Why did Bailey seem to know details of the murder before they were publicly released? Why did he have suspicious cuts and scratches, offering shifting explanations for their origin? And why would a man allegedly confess to such a horrific crime, only to vehemently deny it for decades?
Join us as the focus of the Garda investigation narrows, and the whispers of West Cork begin to coalesce around one compelling, enigmatic, and deeply unsettling character. His story, intertwined with Sophie's tragic end, is a testament to the complexities of truth and suspicion in an unsolved case.

The hunt for Sophie's killer intensifies, but is the truth as clear as it seems? In Part 3, s the Gardaí's focus sharpens on Bailey, the next challenge will be to secure concrete evidence, navigate legal complexities, and contend with the growing international interest in this perplexing case.

Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice.

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Unseen Evidence: The Madeleine McCann Investigation ReawakenedIn this episode, we’ll focus on a chilling new update that...
08/07/2025

Unseen Evidence: The Madeleine McCann Investigation Reawakened

In this episode, we’ll focus on a chilling new update that’s reignited interest in this nearly two-decade-old mystery.

A Chilling Breakthrough in the Madeleine McCann Case

08/07/2025

A Scream in West CorkThe Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier (Part 2)
The Killer's Shadow Emerges. Or Does It?
The brutal murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier shattered the serene beauty of West Cork. As local Gardaí grappled with a compromised crime scene and the quiet community reeled, a new and unsettling figure begins to dominate the investigation.
In Part 2, we delve into the crucial early witness accounts: the farmer who saw a man near Sophie's cottage in the dead of night, and the local shopkeeper whose shifting testimony would become a lightning rod for controversy. But it's the strange, almost theatrical presence of Ian Bailey, a British freelance journalist, that casts the longest shadow.
Why did Bailey seem to know details of the murder before they were publicly released? Why did he have suspicious cuts and scratches, offering shifting explanations for their origin? And why would a man allegedly confess to such a horrific crime, only to vehemently deny it for decades?
Join us as the focus of the Garda investigation narrows, and the whispers of West Cork begin to coalesce around one compelling, enigmatic, and deeply unsettling character. His story, intertwined with Sophie's tragic end, is a testament to the complexities of truth and suspicion in an unsolved case.
The hunt for Sophie's killer intensifies, but is the truth as clear as it seems? In Part 3, s the Gardaí's focus sharpens on Bailey, the next challenge will be to secure concrete evidence, navigate legal complexities, and contend with the growing international interest in this perplexing case.
Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice.
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The Hopetown Murders: A Cold Case That Refuses to DieJames Simpson & Marguerite SimpsonNo arrests. No answers. Just a my...
08/07/2025

The Hopetown Murders: A Cold Case That Refuses to Die

James Simpson & Marguerite Simpson

No arrests. No answers. Just a mystery that refuses to fade.

No arrests. No answers. Just a mystery that refuses to fade.

Vanished in New Zealand: The Disappearance of Mona Blades 1975, where 18-year-old Mona Blades—a vibrant dreamer with a h...
08/07/2025

Vanished in New Zealand: The Disappearance of Mona Blades

1975, where 18-year-old Mona Blades—a vibrant dreamer with a heart set on nursing—set out on a hitchhiking journey from Hamilton to Hastings, carrying a simple gift for her nephew’s first birthday.

What should have been a joyful surprise ended in darkness, as Mona vanished without a trace, sparking one of the largest manhunts in New Zealand’s history.

What should have been a joyful surprise ended in darkness, as Mona vanished without a trace, sparking one of the largest manhunts in New Zealand’s history.

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