Dylan Lestage
ALBERTA
After a 15-year-old boy dies a horrific death in a shocking incident, the city of Calgary demands justice. But what really happened that day?
The intention of this episode is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines to uncover the truth of what happened.
Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
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This month, Canadian True Crime has donated to the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.
Credits
Special thanks to Nicole Lestage.
General script consultant: Carol Weinberg
Audio editor, voice of disclaimer: Krosby Audio
Senior producer: Lindsay Eldridge
Researcher, writer, narrator, sound design: Kristi Lee
Music credits:
Theme songs - intro and outro -We Talk of Dreams
All other music from Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions.
Sources
News Archives:
Collection of articles and trial reporting accessed via newspapers.com:
Calgary Herald daily staff reporting
Canadian Press syndicated reporting (by Carol Harrington)
Other Sources:
Hard Times for Youth Crime by Sandy Kalef, Albertaviews magazine, September 1, 2000
UnEqual Justice - Experiences and outcomes of young people in Ontario’s youth bail system, 2021, John Howard Society Ontario
