06/15/2026
When a series of brutal sexual assaults terrorized the Toronto area in the late 1980s and early 1990s, investigators struggled to identify the man responsible. That man was Paul Bernardo—a serial ra**st who would later become one half of one of Canada's most infamous criminal couples.
In this episode of Over My Dead Pod, we examine the crimes of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, whose partnership shocked the world and sparked decades of controversy. We follow the investigation from the unsolved "Scarborough Ra**st" attacks through the murders of teenage girls Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French, and the tragic death of Karla's own sister, Tammy Homolka.
But this case isn't just about the crimes. It's also about the mistakes that allowed them to continue.
We'll explore the investigative failures, communication breakdowns, and delayed DNA testing that kept Bernardo off law enforcement's radar for years despite mounting evidence. We also examine the controversial plea agreement that earned Karla Homolka a reduced sentence before prosecutors discovered videotapes revealing the extent of her involvement—an outcome that led many Canadians to question whether justice was ever truly served.
Join us as we unpack one of the most notorious criminal cases in Canadian history, the investigation that missed critical opportunities to stop a predator, and the enduring debate over Karla Homolka's role as victim, accomplice, or something far more sinister.
