The Murder of Taylor Samson and the Trials of William Sandeson

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saturday, Aug 15, 2015

Taylor Samson, a university student, tells his girlfriend he’ll be back soon and leaves carrying a duffel bag she assumes contains marijuana. When he never returns, fears grow that he was the victim of a drug deal gone wrong.

The investigation quickly becomes one of Nova Scotia’s most high-profile murder trials, involving two Dalhousie University students: Taylor, the victim, and William Sandeson, the accused, just days away from starting medical school.

In this series, we explore Taylor’s tragic death and the complex pursuit of justice that followed.

Part 1 - The Disappearance (with Kayla Hounsell) - originally released 2018

Part 2 - The Case Against Sandeson (with Kayla Hounsell) - originally released 2018

Part 3 - My Brother Taylor (with Connor Samson) - originally released 2018

Part 4 - Sandeson Gets a Retrial (with Kayla Hounsell) - originally released 2020

Part 5 - Second Degree Murder (with Kayla Hounsell)

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Nov 17, 2024 - Body cameras, shoot-out in Toronto, and Mike Burke Updates

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the RCMP’s body camera rollout

  • the shoot-out in Toronto

  • updates to the Mike Burke story

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Nov 10, 2024 - Banfield's book, Ahmad Al Marrach, domestic violence, and more on the Walmart oven

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the potential Lisa Banfield book

  • updates related to the Ahmad Al Marrach murder case

  • the recent spike in domestic violence related homicides in Nova Scotia

  • updates related to the Halifax Walmart oven death

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the Sydney River McDonald’s Murders

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Sydney, Nova Scotia, 1992 

When 18 year old McDonald's employee Derek Wood finished his shift, he lingered for a time in the closed restaurant before exiting. Unknown to the staff remaining to complete overnight tasks, Derek had propped open a basement door and in a matter of moments he would return with two friends armed with knives, a shovel, and a gun.

The resulting robbery gone wrong will lead to mass murder and an entire community struggling to understand how this could happen and who was responsible.

During this series, the story will be told by retired journalist Phonse Jessome who led the local reporting at the time of the crime and wrote the bestselling book on the case 'Murder at McDonald's'. 

Part 1 - the Crime

Part 2 - the Investigation

Part 3 - the Trials

Bonus - recap, discussion, and bonus audio

 

Canadian Crime Weekly - Nov 3, 2024 - More on ex RCMP officer Mike Burke

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

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  • Paul and Adam’s review of the ‘Fear Thy Neighbor’ episode covering Portapique

  • much more on ex RCMP member Mike Burke and the murder the RCMP isn’t talking about

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Oct 27, 2024 - Portapique on Fear Thy Neighbor, Walmart tragedy, Devon Marsman case, and RCMP murder/suicide

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the ‘Fear Thy Neighbor’ episode covering Portapique

  • the workplace fatality at a Halifax Walmart

  • a forth arrest in the Devon Marsman homicide case

  • a murder suicide alleged to involve a recently retired RCMP officer

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Oct 13, 2024 - Ahmad Al-Marrach case, Devon Marsman case, and Alexandre Romero-Arata

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • a plea deal related to the homicide of Ahmad Al Marrach

  • change in release conditions for an alleged participant in the Devon Marsman homicide

  • the case of Alexandre Romero-Arata the prolific offender and his deadly hit and run

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Oct 6, 2024 - Serial Killer in ON, Police Impersonator in BC, and the Devon Marsman Case

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the arrest of an alleged serial killer in Ontario

  • the arrest of an alleged police impersonator in BC

  • the Devon Marsman case in Nova Scotia

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Sept 22, 2024 - NS Mass Casualty, Gang war Quebec?, Devon Marsman Case

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • developments related to the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty

  • the potential gang war brewing in Quebec

  • the Devon Marsman case in Nova Scotia

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Sept 8, 2024 - Georgia School Shooting, Vancouver Stranger Attack, Saskatoon Fire Assault

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the shooting at a Georgie High School

  • The Vancouver “stranger attacks”

  • the fire assault at a Saskatoon High School

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Sept 1, 2024 - the musical ride, Teens vs Police, NS fisheries

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the RCMP’s failing musical ride

  • teenagers vs police at a grocery store in Halifax

  • the Nova Scotia fisheries disputes

  • the continued decline of Canadian society

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Aug 25, 2024 - dog mauling manhunt in Vancouver, McCreary triple murder/suicide, and Canada's continued societal decline

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the manhunt for the coward who fled with a dog after a fatal dog mauling in Vancouver

  • the triple murder / suicide in McCreary, MB

  • Canada’s continued societal decline (in the context of 711 stores being shuttered in Winnipeg due to crime).

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Aug 18, 2024 - Joe Rogan on Palango, Mounties vs Werewolves, and the continued decline of Canadian society

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

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  • Joe Rogan’s coverage of a Paul Palango article

  • Larry Hama’s upcoming ‘Mounties vs Werewolves’ series

  • the continued decline of Canadian civilization

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Canadian Crime Weekly - Aug 4, 2024 - Coutts Border Blockade Verdicts, Kaj Randall, and the continued decline of Canadian society

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the conspiracy to kill RCMP officers at the Coutts border blockade verdict

  • gang related torture in a Quebec prison

  • the many chances of accused killer Kai Randall

  • the continued decline of Canadian civilization

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Canadian Crime Weekly - July 14, 2024 - the Donald Trump Assassination Attempt

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

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Canadian Crime Weekly - July 7, 2024 - an "allegedly" crooked cop, the RCMP's musical ride, and Inuit identity fraudster Karima Manji

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the veteran Toronto drug squad officer arrested on significant drug charges

  • the nonsensical RCMP musical ride

  • the conviction and sentencing of Inuit identity fraudster Karima Manji

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Canadian Crime Weekly - June 30, 2024 - Mass Casualty = free lunches?, the female teacher / alleged sex pest in Nova Scotia

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the only change we can think of that has been implemented as a result of the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty public inquiry

  • the 36 year old female teacher arrested in Nova Scotia on alleged sex crimes against students

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Canadian Crime Weekly - June 23, 2024 - the mortgage fraud double murder / suicide, road raging with a knife, and a citizen's arrest in Ottawa

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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime.

In this episode we discuss;

  • the mortgage fraud related double murder/suicide

  • a citizen’s arrest at a sunglasses shop in Ottawa

  • the now viral road rage with a knife incident in Toronto

  • the possible upcoming restructuring of the RCMP

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the Trial of Ibrahim Ali - 2 - the Sentencing hearing (with Kate Walker)

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In our continued discussion concerning the trial of Ibrahim Ali, who was convicted in the murder of a 13 year old girl in Burnaby, we are joined by news reporter Kate Walker who has generously offered to share her experiences attending and reporting on Ali’s now infamous sentencing hearing.

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the Trial of Ibrahim Ali

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Part 1 - case and trial recap

In this episode I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the trial of Ibrahim Ali, who was convicted in the murder of a 13 year old Burnaby, BC girl (who’s identity is protected by a publication ban).

Part 2 - the sentencing hearing (with Kate Walker)

In our continued discussion concerning the trial of Ibrahim Ali we are joined by news reporter Kate Walker who has generously offered to share her experiences attending and reporting on Ali’s now infamous sentencing hearing.

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