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The Murder of Tori Stafford - Part 2

The Murder of Tori Stafford - Part 2
April 30, 2010. The courthouse in Ontario is tense, every corner brimming with anticipation. Behind closed doors, Terri-Lynne McClintic prepares to face the justice system for her role in one of the most horrifying crimes in Canadian history. Details of the proceedings are locked away, silenced by a court-ordered publication ban. Outside, the public waits, desperate for answers, while the family of eight-year-old Tori Stafford clings to the hope of justice in a world that has already failed them.
But when that ban is finally lifted, the truth that emerges is darker than anyone could have imagined—a tale of manipulation, violence, and betrayal that stunned a nation and left a permanent scar on the soul of Ontario.
This is the story of two trials, two perpetrators, and the unimaginable suffering they brought to a small community. Tonight, we unravel the chilling saga of Terri-Lynne McClintic and Michael Rafferty, the individuals behind Tori Stafford’s tragic death. We’ll delve into the courtroom twists, the haunting testimonies, and the damning evidence that exposed a grim web of depravity. And we’ll uncover the ripple effects—on the Stafford family, the Canadian justice system, and all who followed the case.
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The Chilling Case of Margaret Sheeler: A Snowstorm, a Murder, and a Townhouse in Turmoil

The Chilling Case of Margaret Sheeler: A Snowstorm, a Murder, and a Townhouse in Turmoil
On a frigid December evening in 1963, the quiet streets of London, Ontario, were blanketed in snow—and shrouded in mystery. Twenty-year-old Margaret Sheeler, a glowing mother-to-be and newlywed, vanished without a trace from her pristine townhouse on the Bridle Path. What should have been a night of hosting friends became a night of growing suspicion.
Her husband, Philip, offered a bizarre explanation: she’d stormed out after an argument, into the snowstorm, without a coat or a car. But when Margaret’s frozen, brutally murdered body was discovered a month later—staged in a nearby vacant lot—the cracks in his story became impossible to ignore.
How could a young, pregnant woman disappear so close to home? Who staged her crime scene so meticulously to mislead investigators? And why, sixty years later, has no one been held accountable for her death?
In The Chilling Case of Margaret Sheeler, Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast reopens the file on this haunting mystery. With investigative failures, suspicious behavior, and a disturbing pattern of staged crime scenes, Margaret’s murder became a blueprint for a string of killings that would plague the region for years.
Was her death the result of a jealous ex, a hard-drinking husband, or something far more sinister?
Tune in to Ontario Cold Cases to uncover the chilling truth—and decide for yourself.
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The Snowstorm Murder- Margaret Sheeler (trailer)

The Snowstorm Murder- Margaret Sheeler (trailer)
On December 27, 1963, Margaret Scheeler—a 20-year-old newlywed and expectant mother—vanished into a snowstorm in London, Ontario. A month later, her body was found brutally murdered just meters from her home.
Her killer has never been caught.
This Sunday, December 15th, Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast uncovers the chilling details of The Snowstorm Murder—a case of betrayal, staged crime scenes, and investigative failures.
Was it her husband? A former lover? Or someone else entirely?
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A Life of Promise. A Tragic End. A 40-Year-Old Mystery. The Murder of Sharon Thor

A Life of Promise. A Tragic End. A 40-Year-Old Mystery. The Murder of Sharon Thor
On a quiet October evening in 1982, 15-year-old Sharon Thor stepped out of her family’s Franklin Township home, leaving behind her coat, her purse, and the ordinary comforts of her life. She promised she’d be back soon. She never returned.
Three days later, Sharon’s body was found in a secluded wooded area, brutally murdered. Her dreams of becoming a dance instructor—her pirouettes through the house, her infectious joy—were extinguished in a single, senseless act of violence. For over 40 years, her family has lived in the shadow of her unsolved murder, their grief compounded by unanswered questions.
In this gripping episode of Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast, we unravel Sharon’s story. From her vibrant early life to the haunting details of her disappearance and the chilling aftermath, we delve deep into the investigation that has spanned decades. With every new lead, the mystery deepens: Who was responsible for taking Sharon’s life? And will the latest forensic advancements—her 2023 exhumation among them—finally bring her family the justice they’ve waited so long for?
Don’t miss this episode of Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Subscribe today on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows to stay updated on cold cases that continue to demand answers.
Sharon’s story is more than a cold case; it’s a call to action. Join us as we bring her story to light and continue the fight for justice. Together, we can keep the voices of victims alive.
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The Ghost Ledger

The Ghost Ledger
Secrets can kill. Some, more than others.
When businessman Michael Trent is found dead, police call it a "robbery gone wrong." But as whispers of a sinister ledger emerge—a book filled with names, payouts, and evidence of corruption—everything about Trent’s murder starts to unravel.
Enter private investigator Nick Monday, a man drawn into a deadly web of lies, betrayal, and greed. With every lead he follows, the stakes get higher. A glamorous informant with secrets of her own, a ruthless gangster bent on revenge, and a desperate ex-wife who knows more than she’s saying—all have reasons to want the ledger, and all are willing to kill for it.
Was Michael Trent silenced to protect the city’s darkest secrets? Or did his own double-dealing cost him his life?
Join Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast for an unforgettable journey into a mystery that’s colder than a Canadian winter. Twisting clues, shocking revelations, and an edge-of-your-seat investigation—it’s a case that proves some secrets refuse to stay buried.
Will the truth finally come to light, or will the darkness win again?
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The Murder of Tori Stafford – Part 1

The Murder of Tori Stafford – Part 1
Good evening, true crime enthusiasts, and welcome to another chilling episode of Ontario Cold Cases – Canada's True Crime Podcast. I’m your host, Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigations, and tonight, we’re opening the book on one of the darkest chapters in Canadian history: the abduction and murder of eight-year-old Victoria ‘Tori’ Stafford. This case sent shockwaves through the quiet town of Woodstock, Ontario, and left an entire nation grappling with unimaginable horror.
On this episode of Historical True Crime Tuesdays, we’ll unravel the story of a little girl who was a perfect blend of sparkle and grit. Tori Stafford was vibrant and feisty, a child who loved dressing up but wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. A beacon of joy in her family’s life, she shared an unshakable bond with her older brother, Daryn. But in April 2009, just days after moving into a new home full of hope and excitement, Tori vanished on her way home from school—a route she had never walked alone before.
What began as an ordinary day for the Stafford family quickly spiraled into a nightmare of unanswered questions, haunting surveillance footage, and a desperate search. Tonight, in Part 1 of The Murder of Tori Stafford, we’ll explore Tori’s early life, the day of her disappearance, and the relentless efforts to bring her home. Along the way, we’ll uncover the ominous signs that something far more sinister was at play.
Grab your coffee, turn off the lights, and lock your doors—this is a story that will grip your heart and haunt your thoughts long after the episode ends. Let’s begin
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What if it wasn’t really suicide?

What if it wasn’t really suicide?
Hello, I’m Jay Nicoll of Nicoll Investigation and this is Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast. 
Imagine this: a promising young man, John Connelly, 22 years old, with a glowing future ahead of him. A third-year pharmacy student at the University of Toronto, he was not just academically driven but also an accomplished athlete—former co-captain of the hockey team at Ottawa’s elite Ashbury College and recipient of its top award for athletics and academics. Then, on a frigid December morning in 2001, John’s lifeless body was found sprawled on the icy pavement outside his 10-storey apartment on Toronto’s Walmer Road.
At first glance, the scene whispered “suicide.” But not to his parents.
John was found face-up, broken but oddly composed. His gloves were snugly on, his jacket zipped to the neck, and a toque covered his head. Except... John never wore gloves. He never zipped his jacket. And that toque? Not even a winter hat—it was a head cover from his golf club set, a peculiar accessory he’d never think to wear.
The details screamed something was off. The Connelly’s couldn’t ignore the glaring inconsistencies, especially the deep bruise on his forehead. Forensic experts would later confirm that the injury couldn’t have been caused by the fall alone. His parents were convinced of a darker truth: John was attacked in his apartment, knocked unconscious, and staged to look like he had jumped—or worse, fallen—from the rooftop.
The question that haunts them, and anyone who looks closely, remains: if the scene was so meticulously crafted, who was behind it, and why? The answers, it seems, lie somewhere in the chilling gap between perception and reality—a gap wide enough to swallow the truth whole.
Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Join us each week, as we try to unravel and answer these questions to murders that have never been solved, and don’t forget to subscribe with new episodes daily wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.
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"What if it wasn’t really suicide?" - John Connelly (trailer)

Ontario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast: New Episode Premieres Sunday, December 8
"What if it wasn’t really suicide?"
This week, Ontario Cold Cases dives into the puzzling death of 22-year-old John Connelly—a promising University of Toronto pharmacy student and former co-captain of Ashbury College's hockey team. Accomplished, athletic, and driven, John was found lifeless on December 9, 2001, in the parking lot outside his 10-story apartment on Walmer Road, Toronto.
The official conclusion: suicide. But for his parents, the evidence never added up.
John was discovered wearing gloves, a zipped-up jacket, and a "toque" that turned out to be a golf club head cover—completely out of character, according to his family and friends. They insist he never wore gloves, never zipped his jacket, and certainly wouldn’t have mistaken a head cover for a hat.
More troubling is the large bruise on John’s forehead—a detail experts say couldn't have been caused by a fall from the roof. His parents believe John was attacked in his apartment, knocked unconscious, and later staged on the rooftop before being dumped.
With fresh insights into how false evidence can mislead investigators, this episode asks: what really happened to John Connelly? Was his death a tragic oversight or something far more sinister?
Join us this Sunday for an in-depth look at this haunting case, only on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast.
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Jack the Stripper - Part 2

Serial killer 'Jack the Stripper' bore chilling similarities with his Victorian namesake
Join us on Ontario Cold Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast  for Part 2 of Jack the Stripper, as we delve into the harrowing investigation into one of England’s most elusive serial killers. Between 1959 and 1965, a shadowy figure prowled the streets of West London, claiming the lives of eight women in a string of murders that left investigators scrambling for answers. The victims—sex workers, all small of stature—were strangled in the dead of night, their bodies discarded like grim warnings. The unsettling detail of missing front teeth only deepened the horror.
The killer, ominously dubbed “Jack the Stripper” by the press, left a trail eerily reminiscent of his Victorian counterpart, Jack the Ripper.
Now, six decades later, the case stands as a haunting reminder of justice undone. Tune in to Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast as we unravel the investigation, explore the lives of those accused, and examine the disturbing legacy of one of London’s most notorious unsolved cases.
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The Shadows of Market Square

Step into the Mystery of “The Shadows of Market Square”
What secrets lie hidden in the foggy cobblestones of Whitham’s Market Square? In this week’s episode of Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast, we bring you a chilling tale of detective fiction that will have you piecing together clues alongside the tenacious Inspector Richard Alder.
The Discovery

It begins with an unsettling scene: the lifeless body of Felix Montgomery, an antique dealer known to everyone in the small English town, discovered outside his shop in the early morning fog. A faint, bloody handprint on a brass door handle, a ledger with cryptic notes, and a silver locket that holds more than sentimental value—all of these lead Alder into a labyrinth of secrets and lies that lurk beneath Whitham’s quiet surface.
A Town with Secrets

As Inspector Alder begins his investigation, the story peels back the genteel façade of the picturesque town. Merchants, townsfolk, and even respected figures harbor secrets that could crack the case wide open—or lead the investigation astray. Whitham, a town where crime is rare, suddenly feels like a place where everyone has something to hide.
The Tension Builds

What sets “The Shadows of Market Square” apart is its perfect blend of atmosphere and intrigue. The plot twists and turns as Alder uncovers surprising connections, simmering feuds, and the weight of buried memories. Each conversation, each discovery, brings him closer to the truth, but with every answer comes more questions. Who could have wanted Felix Montgomery dead—and why?
A Tale for Every Mystery Lover

This is more than a story of whodunit; it’s a richly layered narrative of a town and the people who call it home. With its vivid setting, compelling characters, and tantalizing mystery, this fictional tale will have you hooked from the opening scene. Whether you’re a fan of classic detective fiction, atmospheric storytelling, or suspenseful twists, this episode offers an enthralling listening experience.
Listen to “The Shadows of Market Square” now on Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Available on all major streaming platforms.
Step into the fog. Follow the clues. Uncover the truth—if you can.
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