About Canadian True Crime
Hosted by Aussie‑Canadian creator Kristi Lee, the podcast goes beyond the headlines with careful research and a trauma‑informed lens, focusing on what happened, why it happened and the impact on those left behind.
Our approach: More than just crime stories
Canadian True Crime is a scripted narrative podcast that explores one carefully-researched case at a time, from beginning to end.
We believe responsible true crime storytelling serves the public interest by deepening our understanding of crime, justice and their impact on society.
Drawing on court records, news archives, academic research and the perspectives of victims and survivors, host Kristi Lee explores not just what happened, but why.
Crime doesn't happen in a vacuum. Through a non-partisan, evidence-based approach, Canadian True Crime examines the broader social, economic, historical and systemic factors that shape crime, the justice system and the lives of those affected.
Our storytelling is also guided by a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes empathy, sensitivity and respect for victims, survivors and their families, while recognizing that the impact of crime extends far beyond the courtroom.
With more than 80 million downloads and over 200 episodes, Canadian True Crime has built a reputation for bringing depth, nuance and humanity to complex cases.
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A fully-independent Canadian production
Kristi Lee created Canadian True Crime as a personal passion project in early 2017.
Since then, the show has proudly remained independent and is funded mainly through advertising and listener suport.
Each month, we give back to those facing injustice and actively engage in victim and survivor advocacy.
You can support the podcast — and listen ad-free and early — by subscribing to our premium feeds on Patreon and Apple Podcasts.