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The Echoes of the Blade: A Mick & Mack Mystery

The Echoes of the Blade: A Mick & Mack Mystery
Toronto, 1948. A city on the cusp of change, where the past lingers like a specter in the alleyways and the future arrives in the form of neon lights and the hum of streetcars. But some ghosts refuse to stay buried.
When a prominent doctor is found murdered—his throat cut with chilling precision—Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are drawn into a case unlike any they've faced before. The crime bears an unmistakable resemblance to a series of unsolved killings from a decade earlier—murders that haunted their boss, Chief Bernard Stuart, long before the war changed everything.
As Mick and Mack retrace the footsteps of the long-dormant killer, they find themselves unraveling a mystery that stretches back to a botched surgery, a hidden scandal, and a sister's unyielding thirst for revenge. From the shadowed corridors of Toronto General Hospital to the backroom dealings of the city's elite, every clue brings them closer to the truth—but also closer to a killer who has been waiting in the darkness, perfecting their craft.
Time may have dulled the city's memory, but the blade is as sharp as ever. And for Mick and Mack, the echoes of the past are about to become deadly once more.
Some crimes fade with time. Others sharpen.
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Part 3 - H.H. Holmes: The Confession, Execution, and the Jack the Ripper Theory

Part 3 - H.H. Holmes: The Confession, Execution, and the Jack the Ripper Theory
"I was born with the devil in me."
With those chilling words, H.H. Holmes sealed his fate. After years of fraud, deception, and unspeakable murder, America’s first documented serial killer finally faced justice. But for a man who had spent a lifetime manipulating everyone around him, Holmes had one final game to play.
In his final days, Holmes spun a tangled web of half-truths, outright fabrications, and eerie confessions—claiming to have killed 27, 100, or even 200 victims. Some of the people he "murdered" were later found alive. Others disappeared without a trace, their fates forever lost to history. Even as the noose tightened around his neck, Holmes seemed to revel in the legend he had created, smirking as if he still had one last trick up his sleeve.
And then there’s the ultimate mystery: Could H.H. Holmes have been Jack the Ripper? The eerie similarities, the gaps in his timeline, and a shocking handwriting analysis have kept the theory alive for over a century. But is it true? Or is it just another carefully crafted illusion from the greatest con man of the 19th century?
From the sensational trial to his gruesome execution, from the horrors of the Murder Castle to his supposed connection to the most infamous killer of all time, this episode of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast unravels the final, chilling chapter of H.H. Holmes.
But even in death, the legend refuses to die.
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A Murder Foretold: The Unsolved Killing of Robert Wagner

A Murder Foretold: The Unsolved Killing of Robert Wagner
“They were out to get him… and they got him.”
Robert Wagner knew he was living on borrowed time. Just weeks before his brutal murder, he confided in a family member that he had three weeks to live. He didn’t say who was after him. He didn’t say why. But he was certain—his days were numbered.
On January 22, 1991, Wagner’s body was found inside his Cambridge, Ontario apartment. Stabbed multiple times, his murder was vicious, personal, and unsolved to this day. Police believed the 31-year-old welder had a dangerous secret—a double life that may have gotten him killed.
Three months after his death, investigators revealed that Wagner had been selling small amounts of hashish and cocaine on the side. Their theory? He was murdered by a customer.
But his family has never been convinced.
They say Wagner’s ties to the Cambridge underworld were deeper than the police suggested. That the investigation never went far enough. That there are people still out there who know the truth.For more than three decades, Wagner’s case has remained one of Ontario’s most chilling unsolved murders. A case that went cold despite potential suspects, a psychological profile of the killer, and even a police reward.
Was Wagner the target of a hit? Was he silenced for knowing too much? And who was he afraid of in the weeks before his death?
Someone out there knows something.
And after all these years, it’s time to break the silence.
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A Murder Foretold – The Unsolved Killing of Robert Wagner (Trailer)

A Murder Foretold – The Unsolved Killing of Robert Wagner
Coming this Sunday, March 2nd on Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast
“He knew it was coming.”
Weeks before his brutal murder, Robert Wagner made a chilling confession—he had three weeks to live. He didn’t say why. He didn’t say who was after him.
But three weeks later, he was dead.
On January 22, 1991, Wagner was found stabbed to death inside his apartment in Cambridge, Ontario. The murder was vicious, his funeral closed-casket due to the extreme violence.
Police believed Wagner had a dangerous secret—a second life that may have gotten him killed. Three months after his murder, investigators revealed he had been selling small amounts of hashish and cocaine. Their theory? He was murdered by a customer.
But his family isn’t convinced.
They believe Wagner’s ties to the Cambridge underworld ran deeper than the police admitted. That he was in way over his head. That his death wasn’t random—it was a hit.
For more than three decades, this case has remained unsolved.
Who was Wagner afraid of? Why was he so sure he would die? And who is keeping the truth buried?
Someone out there knows something—and after all these years, it's time to break the silence.
🎙️ Join me, Jay Nicoll, this Sunday March 2nd, on Ontario Cold Cases – Canada’s True Crime Podcast, as we dive into one of Ontario’s most chilling cold cases.
Because in every cold case… somebody always knows something.
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What Happened to Suzy Lamplugh? (Part 1)

What Happened to Suzy Lamplugh? (Part 1)
On a bright summer morning in July 1986, Suzy Lamplugh, a confident and ambitious 25-year-old estate agent, stepped out of her office for what should have been a routine house showing. She was scheduled to meet a client—a man known only as “Mr. Kipper”—at 37 Shorrolds Road in Fulham, London. It was a normal appointment. Until it wasn’t.
Suzy never came back.
Hours later, her white Ford Fiesta was found abandoned near Fulham Football Club. Unlocked. Purse inside. Keys missing.
Of Suzy? No trace.
For nearly four decades, her case has haunted Britain. Who was Mr. Kipper? Why was her car found miles away from the meeting point? And what about the unsettling reports of a mysterious blue BMW, an eerie anagram in her client’s name, and the chilling theory that she may have been taken abroad?
From high-profile suspects to explosive new theories, What Happened to Suzy Lamplugh? unravels one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in British history.
Was it a meticulously planned abduction? A deadly encounter with a stranger? Or had Suzy trusted the wrong person?
The truth is still out there. And the search for answers isn’t over.
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Deadlier Than Maple Syrup - A Mick & Mack Mystery

Deadlier Than Maple Syrup - A Mick & Mack Mystery
In 1950s Toronto, scandals are sweeter than syrup—and far deadlier. When a bohemian artist is found murdered in the middle of a glittering gala, Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely are drawn into a sticky web of lies, corruption, and betrayal. What starts as a high-society scandal soon spirals into a conspiracy that threatens to bring down the city’s most powerful players.
Their investigation takes them from the jazz-soaked halls of the Palais Royale to a hidden smuggling operation dripping with counterfeit maple syrup. At every turn, Mick and Mack uncover secrets buried beneath Toronto’s polished exterior: a politician with too much to lose, a femme fatale playing both sides, and a mysterious mastermind pulling strings from the shadows.
As the bodies—and the barrels—pile up, Mick and Mack must untangle a network of blackmail, murder, and greed before they become the next victims. With wit as sharp as their detective skills and a knack for uncovering the absurd, they’re on a race against time to expose the truth behind J. Maple’s sinister empire.
Fast-paced, funny, and full of twists, Deadlier Than Maple Syrup will keep you guessing—and laughing—until the very last page.
Toronto’s darkest secrets have never been so sweet.
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Part 2: Murder, Madness, and Money – The True Horrors of H.H. Holmes

Part 2: Murder, Madness, and Money – The True Horrors of H.H. Holmes
Step inside the mind of one of history’s most chilling killers—a man who built an empire of deception, fraud, and murder. H.H. Holmes, America’s first documented serial killer, was more than just a conman; he was an architect of horror. His infamous "Murder Castle" in Chicago was no ordinary hotel—it was a labyrinth of terror, complete with soundproof chambers, hidden gas pipes, and trapdoors that led straight to the basement, where bodies vanished without a trace.
With the 1893 World’s Fair as his hunting ground, Holmes lured unsuspecting victims—young women seeking work, travelers in search of lodging, and anyone who fell for his charming façade. But once they stepped inside, they never came out.
How did Holmes construct a palace of death in the middle of Chicago? How many victims did he claim before the law finally caught up with him? And when detectives began tracing his movements, why did they discover a trail of bodies stretching from Illinois to Canada?
This episode of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast unravels the terrifying truth behind the Murder Castle, the victims who entered and never returned, and the manhunt that finally exposed Holmes’ gruesome crimes. But as investigators closed in, Holmes fled—dragging with him three innocent children who would become his most heartbreaking victims.
From Chicago to Toronto, Indianapolis to Philadelphia, Holmes stayed one step ahead of the law. But in the end, even his greatest deception couldn’t save him.
What truly happened inside the Murder Castle? And when Holmes was finally caught, did he confess to 27 murders—or was the real number much, much higher?
Step inside the mind of a killer—if you dare.
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The Unsolved Murder of Kelly Morrisseau

The Unsolved Murder of Kelly Morrisseau
She was seven months pregnant. She was brutally stabbed. She fought for her life in the freezing cold. And her killer is still out there.
In the early morning hours of December 10, 2006, the lifeless body of 27-year-old Kelly Morrisseau was found in a snowy parking lot of Gatineau Park, Quebec. She had been savagely attacked—stabbed multiple times and left to die alone in the darkness. Just hours earlier, she had been seen in Ottawa’s Vanier sector, stepping into a mysterious car with an unknown man. She was never seen alive again.
Who was the man last seen with Kelly? Why was she driven across the river to Quebec? And why has this case remained unsolved for nearly two decades?
Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast takes a deep dive into this chilling case, unraveling the evidence, the investigation, and the haunting mystery that still lingers. From the last moments of Kelly’s life to the heartbreaking impact on her family, we explore every twist, every clue, and every unanswered question.
Seventeen years later, the search for justice is not over.
Could you hold the missing piece of the puzzle?
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The Unsolved Murder of Kelly Morrisseau (Trailer)

The Unsolved Murder of Kelly Morrisseau coming this Sunday, February 23.
The cold winds of December cut through Gatineau Park. It’s the early morning hours of December 10, 2006. A man walking his dog pauses—his breath visible in the freezing air. What he sees next will haunt him forever. A woman, battered and bleeding, clings to life on the icy ground. The snow beneath her is soaked in crimson.
By the time first responders arrive, it’s already too late. Twenty-seven-year-old Kelly Morrisseau—seven months pregnant—is pronounced dead. Stabbed multiple times, left to die in the dark, abandoned in a parking lot miles away from where she was last seen.
Seventeen years later, her killer is still at large.
Who was the man last seen with her in Ottawa’s Vanier sector? Why was she taken across the river to Quebec? And who would commit such a brutal, senseless act against a vulnerable young woman?
This Sunday, February 23, on Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, we take a deep dive into the haunting mystery of Kelly Morrisseau’s murder. We’ll examine the crime scene, the evidence, and the investigation that still haunts detectives to this day. We’ll speak with experts, revisit key details, and explore why this case remains unsolved after nearly two decades.
💡 Could you hold the missing piece of information that brings justice to Kelly and her family?
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Part 3 - MURDER IN PARADISE: THE UNSOLVED MURDER OF SIR HARRY OAKES

Part 3 - MURDER IN PARADISE: THE UNSOLVED MURDER OF SIR HARRY OAKES
Scandal, Power, and the Cover-Up That Shook the British Empire
A millionaire bludgeoned to death in his bed. His body drenched in gasoline, feathers scattered across the corpse, and a fire set to erase the evidence. But the flames never took hold. The body remained, and with it—a mystery that has haunted the world for over 80 years.
This wasn’t just any murder. This was the brutal killing of Sir Harry Oakes—Canada’s richest prospector-turned-tax exile, a man who built a fortune in gold and sought refuge in the sun-drenched Bahamas. But in July 1943, paradise turned into a nightmare.
The murder should have been solved. The evidence was there. The Bahamian police were ready. But the case was hijacked by none other than the Duke of Windsor—formerly King Edward VIII—who bypassed local authorities and installed two shady detectives from Miami to lead the investigation. Within hours, they had a suspect.
Their scapegoat? Alfred de Marigny, Oakes’s son-in-law—a dashing, rebellious playboy who had married Oakes’s daughter against his wishes. The key evidence? A single, perfect fingerprint.
But there was just one problem… it was a fake.
In The Duke’s Shadow (Part 2), we uncovered how the case against de Marigny fell apart. The fingerprint was planted. The crime scene was tampered with. Key evidence vanished. De Marigny was acquitted, but instead of reopening the investigation, authorities shut the case down. No one else was ever charged.
Now, in Murder in Paradise (Part 3), we go even deeper.
🔎 What happened to the missing evidence?

🔎 Why did the Duke of Windsor flee the Bahamas before the trial ended?

🔎 Who stood to gain the most from Oakes’s death?
And most importantly—who really killed Sir Harry Oakes?
Was it:

💰 Harold Christie—Oakes’s closest business associate, who owed him a fortune and was caught lying about his whereabouts that night?

🎲 Meyer Lansky—the notorious American mob boss, desperate to turn Nassau into a gambling empire?

💀 A hired assassin—brought in for a ritualistic killing, as some historians suggest?

💼 The Duke of Windsor himself—covering up a conspiracy that could have exposed high-level financial corruption, Nazi ties, or war-time smuggling operations?
Join us as we unravel one of the most chilling, scandalous, and unsolved murders of the 20th century.
💬 Who do YOU think killed Sir Harry Oakes?
Leave a comment and let’s discuss.
Because every case is cold… until someone decides to open it again.
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