Collision Course: The Darcy Allan Sheppard Case

Written By Canadian True Crime


A special series to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the death of Toronto bike messenger Darcy Allan Sheppard.

In this new four-part series, edited and re-mastered*, you’ll hear a story of elites vs peasants, cars vs bicycles, and wealth and privilege vs poverty and crime. It’s a cautionary tale of how justice works differently in this country… for some people.

The Episodes

* Note: This is a reboot of our original, much more detailed six-part series released in 2022. That series is still available on the podcast feed (episodes 113-118) or to stream on the website.

[ Part 1 of 4 ] Sheppard v Bryant
A fatal collision between cyclist Darcy Allan Sheppard and former Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant on a busy Toronto street in 2009 sparked widespread shock, media scrutiny, and ongoing debate about the Canadian justice system.

[ Part 2 of 4 ] How the Media Failed
In the wake of Darcy’s death, a crisis PR firm succeeds in influencing the media – and public perception – with misleading and false information.

[ Part 3 of 4 ] How the Justice System Failed
The controversial 2010 hearing where the prosecutor announced his decision to withdraw charges. While Darcy’s father expected that result, something seemed significantly wrong with how the prosecutor chose to explain how the decision was made.

[ Part 4 of 4 ] The Truth
Hidden documents and files are released through a Freedom of Information request, strongly suggesting that what actually happened on August 31, 2009 was different to the narrative presented by the press — and in court.

Listen ad-free and early:  The entire series is available ad-free, now, on our premium feeds - Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast.

Special thanks to Allan Sheppard, Joe Hendry and eyewitness Victoria.
Thanks also to writer Mary Fairhurst Breen for editing and creative direction on this reboot series.

Credits:
Executive producer, writing and analysis, interviews, sound design: Kristi Lee
Script editor (reboot), creative direction: Mary Fairhurst Breen
Initial research: Haley Gray
Initial production assistance: Aviva Lessard, Eileen Macfarlane
Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams
Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound

Sources:

Court transcripts, eyewitness statements, video footage, investigation reports
* Please remember - none of this evidence has been proven in court.

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