The Murder of Minnie Callan
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
On a freezing night, a constable is called to respond to a brutal attack in a small coastal town. He follows a trail that reveals a twisted plot… and leaves the town shaken to its core. Constable Tom Gruchy promises the victim’s family that he will do everything he can to keep her memory alive, but the harrowing crime is largely ignored by the media.
This is the first time the story of Minnie Callan has been told in a podcast.
Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
Additional content warning: this case contains some details of graphic violence. Please take care when listening.
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Recommended reading:
The Murder of Minnie Callan: A True Newfoundland Crime Story by Tom Gruchy, 2018.
Court document: 1987 CanLII 5192 (NL SC) | R. v. Butt | CanLII
Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustice.
This month we have donated to the organizations that stage the In Her Name Vigil:
First Light St John's Friendship Centre
NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
St John's Status of Women Council
Credits:
Special thanks to Tom Gruchy.
General script consultant: Carol Weinberg
Audio editor, voice of disclaimer: Krosby Audio
Senior producer: Lindsay Eldridge
Researcher, writer, narration, sound design: Kristi Lee
Music credits:
Theme songs: We Talk of Dreams
Global Warming: Kai Engel
All other music from Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions.
Sources
Court document:
1987 CanLII 5192 (NL SC) | R. v. Butt | CanLII
Parole documents via the Parole Board of Canada
News archives:
"Man Remanded", CP. Daily Gleaner, March 19, 1986, Page 28. Accessed via Newspapers.com
"Man Will Stand Trial", CP. Daily Gleaner, April 19, 1986, Page 5. Accessed via Newspapers.com
Minnie Callan — killed in 1986 — and Victoria Head among women added to In Her Name list - CBC News
Book:
The Murder of Minnie Callan: A True Newfoundland Crime Story: Gruchy, Tom: 9781771177115: Books - Amazon.ca
Other online sources:
In Her Name Vigil - Violence Prevention Avalon East
https://www.ancestry.ca/search/collections/60527/records/239944178?tid=&pid=&queryId=cd8b58a8-8d56-4466-976f-df56e96807a2&_phsrc=kyA12&_phstart=successSource
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269012276/minnie-callan https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269012204/silas_s-callan