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November 07, 2021

Dale 'Klutzy the Clown' Rancourt

November 07, 2021/ Nighttime

For more than a decade, it would have been difficult to find a Cape Bretoner who hadn't heard of Dale Rancourt’s alter ego, Klutzy the Clown.

Rancourt entertained both children and adults, bouncing from birthday parties to nursing homes to public events. Although he was not an especially good performer, he still managed to carve out a niche for Klutzy in Cape Breton's entertainment economy, but it's all gone now.

Dale 'Klutzy the Clown' Rancourt violated some of the most fundamental rules society imposes on those entrusted with the care of children.

In this multi-part series, I’ll be delving into the disturbing tale of the disgraced Dale 'Klutzy the Clown' Rancourt.

Dale ‘Klutzy the Clown’ Rancourt - Part 1

Dale ‘Klutzy the Clown’ Rancourt - Part 2

In this episode of Nighttime we will be joined by Michael Fraiman and Adrian Lee and our topic is the disturbing story of Dale ' Klutzy ' Rancourt... and their documentary that really didn't age well.

Dale ‘Klutzy the Clown’ Rancourt - Part 3

In this episode his victim , who we will refer to as Jane Doe, will tell their story publicly for the first time. A different and much darker story than the one he admitted to in his guilty plea.

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Musical Theme - Noir Toyko by Monty Datta

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October 21, 2021

the Death of Andrew Gnazdowsky (and the quest for answers and accountability)

October 21, 2021/ Nighttime

Then 26 year old civil engineer Andrew Gnazdowsky and a co-worker were on site completing a survey of a Nova Scotia Power dam near Sheet Harbour in October of 2020.

When a technology failure disrupted their work, Andrew made the fateful decision to enter the water and collect the failed equipment.

Moments later, Andrew would briefly yell for help before ultimately disappearing below the still water.

In the year since Andrew's tragic death, the Gnazdowsky's have been steadfast in their belief that the investigation into Andrew's death has been at best flawed and at worst completely compromised… and it's not just a hunch that tells them that.

Conflicts of interest, erroneous death records, the scrubbing online records, bureaucratic flip flopping, and opportunistic politicians...

This story has all of it.

Part 1

In this episode Nicole Gnazdowsky describes the search for answers and accountability related to the death of her brother Andrew Gnazdowsky.

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Part 2

In this episode we are again joined by Nicole Gnazdowsky to discuss the continued quest for accountability related to the death of her brother Andrew.

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Part 3

In this episode we catch up with Nicole Gnazdowsky with a conversation recorded only days before a verdict is rendered in an trial against Nova Scotia Power related to Andrew Gnazdowsky’s death.

Links:

Media coverage archive - Archive

Nicole Gnazdowsky - https://twitter.com/NicoGnaz

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Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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October 17, 2021

the Strange World of INCELs (with Naama Kates)

October 17, 2021/ Nighttime

Incels are the online community, made up predominantly of men, who define their identity in the fact that they are involuntarily celibate. the Incel subculture, as regular listeners of Nighttime know, doesn't just wallow in misogynism, self pity, and entitlement in the internet’s dark corners..

Some self identifying Incels have seen their inability to get laid as justification to commit horrific acts of mass murder...

It's a twisted, dark, and very troubling community, but it's also fascinating and I think it's worth exploring.

To help guide us along the way, I invited a colleague from the world of podcasting to join me.

In this episode we are going to explore the strange and dark world of the self described INCELS (involuntary celibate). Our guest is journalist/podcast creator Naama Kates (host of the Incel Project).

Links:

Naama Kates: https://twitter.com/naamakates

Incel Podcast: https://twitter.com/IncelProject

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incel

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Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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August 26, 2021

the Death of Riley Fairholm - 2 - Riley and Me (with Camille Larouche)

August 26, 2021/ Nighttime

In the early morning hours of July 25, 2018 a 911 call was made in Brome Lake, Qc.

The caller, Riley Fairholm, reported a man in distress, carrying a handgun, and shouting to himself.

When the police arrived on the scene it took only 61 seconds before a responding officer shot the young man holding the gun dead. In a confusing turn, the caller was the man with the gun.

The events that led up to and followed that police interaction have received much more than 61 seconds of consideration.

In this episode of Nighttime, Riley’s past girlfriend Camille Larouche will share memories of her time with Riley Fairholm.

Links:

the Death of Riley Fairholm part 1 - https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/riley-fairholm

Tracy Wing’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7LWqw7IYjnxorQnVW-M7A

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Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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August 23, 2021

the Death of Riley Fairholm - 1 - a 17 year old, a mental health crisis, a 911 call, and a police shooting

August 23, 2021/ Nighttime

In the early morning hours of July 25, 2018 a 911 call was made in Brome Lake, Qc.

The caller, Riley Fairholm, reported a man in distress, carrying a handgun, and shouting to himself.

When the police arrived on the scene it took only 61 seconds before a responding officer shot the young man holding the gun dead. In a confusing turn, the caller was the man with the gun.

The events that led up to and followed that police interaction have received much more than 61 seconds of consideration.

The victim's mother, Tracy Wing, has made it her mission to hold the police accountable for what she and her many supporters believe was the knee jerk, poorly planned, and unnecessary shooting death of her 17 year old son Riley Fairholm.

In this episode of Nighttime Tracy Wing will join us to share her son's story of mental illness, a 911 call, a police shooting, and her odyssey to hold the police accountable.

Our topic, is the death of Riley Fairholm.

Links:

Tracy Wing’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7LWqw7IYjnxorQnVW-M7A

watch the unedited interview with Tracy Wing (30 minutes longer): https://youtu.be/GC4akdneohM

the Death of Riley Fairholm - Part 2 - with Camille Larouche https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/riley-fairholm-2

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Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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https://whathappenedtotanner.com/

July 01, 2021

the Unsolved Murder of Tanner Krupa - 2 - a discussion with True North True Crime

July 01, 2021/ Nighttime

This story is going to take us to an alleyway in Surrey, BC.

On an otherwise uneventful night, in August of 2017, something horrible happened there. Despite the passage of time and tremendous efforts we still don't know what happened exactly, but when the dust settled 19 year old Tanner Krupa was dead.

Tanner had only been in Surrey for a handful of days, there for a short work trip. Just a 19 year old who stepped out to grab something at a near by convenience store and somehow ends up dead in an alleyway hours later.

The only evidence left behind is images on a nearby security camera showing two white vehicles fleeing the scene. The vehicles, nor their occupants, have yet to be identified.

In tonight's episode, we are going to be joined by the hosts of True North True Crime for a discussion surrounding Tanner's unsolved murder.

Links:

Tanner’s Totes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/439269710159487

Submit a tip related to Tanner’s death: https://whathappenedtotanner.com/submit-a-tip

True North True Crime: https://truenorthtruecrime.podbean.com/

Credits:

Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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https://whathappenedtotanner.com/

June 26, 2021

the Unsolved Murder of Tanner Krupa

June 26, 2021/ Nighttime

This story is going to take us to an alleyway in Surrey, BC.

On an otherwise uneventful night, in August of 2017, something horrible happened there. Despite the passage of time and tremendous efforts we still don't know what happened exactly, but when the dust settled 19 year old Tanner Krupa was dead.

Tanner had only been in Surrey for a handful of days, there for a short work trip. Just a 19 year old who stepped out to grab something at a near by convenience store and somehow ends up dead in an alleyway hours later.

The only evidence left behind is images on a nearby security camera showing two white vehicles fleeing the scene. The vehicles, nor their occupants, have yet to be identified.

In tonight's episode, we are going to to learn more about Tanner Krupa's life and death from one of the broken hearted loved ones he left behind.

Our guest is Tanner's mother Kim Krupa and our topic is the unsolved murder of her beloved son Tanner Krupa.

Links:

Tanner’s Totes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/439269710159487

Submit a tip related to Tanner’s death: https://whathappenedtotanner.com/submit-a-tip

Credits:

Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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June 12, 2021

Discussing the decline of Tim Horton's with Canada . gov . ca

June 12, 2021/ Nighttime

John, the man behind the popular Canada.gov.ca Instagram account, joins me to discuss the decline of Tim Hortons.

Links:

John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canada.gov.ca/

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May 12, 2021

the Disapperance of Holly Clark

May 12, 2021/ Nighttime

At the time of her disappearance, 27 year old Holly Clark was pursuing her dream to be a professional musician in Hamilton, Ontario. However suddenly, and with little warning, she seemed to find herself on the brink of crisis.

On the morning of January 10th, 2020 Holly phoned her parents in Calgary to request help returning home. During the call Holly would share the frightening, yet vague, details of a traumatic experience that led her to spending the prior night running for her life from either a real or imagined threat.

It was obvious she needed help but shortly before her father arrived, she walked out of her apartment and into the cold air and pouring rain.

In part one, we will be joined by her father Dave Clark for a conversation surrounding the disappearance of his daughter Holly Clark.

In part two, we will be joined by Elle, the volunteer who has both a central role and a mission as a member of the Holly Clark search team.

In this episode of Nighttime we will be joined by journalist Tyler Hooper for a discussion centering on the striking similarities between Holly Clark’s story and that of Emma Fillipoff’s

In this episode of Nighttime we will again be joined by her father Dave and employer Elle to discuss the heartbreaking update to this case.

In this episode of Nighttime we will again be joined by her past employer, and leader of the search team, Elle to discuss what we’ve learned in the months since Holly’s remains were found.

Links referenced in the episode:

Holly Clark Search Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2477332942595668/

Holly Clark Search Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-holly-home-supporting-the-ellsworthclarks

Holly Clark’s Bandcamp: https://hollyclark.bandcamp.com/

Report Tips and Information on Holly’s disappearance:

Hamilton Police: 905-546-4925

Holly Clark Search Email: bringhollyhome2020@gmail.com

Credits:

Musical Theme: Rain on the Side by Paragon Cause https://www.paragoncause.com/

Musical Outro: Fake Romance by Dark Bight/Holly Clark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyQZJ71YdSo

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March 31, 2021

the Life, Death, and Legacy of Amanda Todd (with Carol Todd)

March 31, 2021/ Nighttime

Amanda Todd was still a child when she began to share her love of singing with viewers around the world on Youtube. Perhaps she was hopeful that she would be discovered like Justin Bieber, another Canadian youtuber, recently had.

Like Justin, Amanda too found a sort of fame as a result of sharing her talents. Tragically, Amanda is known around the world not for her voice or her charm but as a cautionary tale about the evils that lurk all around us.

As we know now, one of the people who was moved by Amanda's performances managed to sneak into her personal life, and infiltrate her inner circle. When Amanda shared an intimate photo, the anonymous predator would begin an odyssey of sextortion, harassment, and cyber stalking that would end in Amanda's death.

Since taking her own life, over 50 million people have heard Amanda's story, largely as a result of a viral video she made shortly before her death. In the video, shot on a webcam in black and white, Amanda shares the her story by flipping through a series of index cards as she visibly sobs.

Tonight, in this episode of Nighttime, we are going to hear Amanda's story by someone who has stood by Amanda through it, and still to this day carries on her search for justice, and continues her legacy.

Our guest is Amanda Todd's mother, and well known internet safety and mental health advocate, Carol Todd.

Links:

watch the unedited interview used in this episode - https://youtu.be/6QD5-kpLjgE

the Sextortion of Amanda Todd (CBC Documentary) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQRnSIa-qQM

Stalking Amanda Todd : The Man in the Shadows (cbc documentary) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRidpO7kUO0

Amanda’s story video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh9R2gjW-Wg

Amanda Todd Legacy - https://www.amandatoddlegacy.org

Amanda Todd Legacy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AmandaToddLegacyStayingStrong

Credits:

Musical Theme: Noir Toyko - Monty Datta

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March 07, 2021

the Disappearance of Lisa Marie Young (with Laura Palmer)

March 07, 2021/ Nighttime

Lisa Marie Young was a 21-year-old indigenous Canadian who disappeared from Nanaimo, British Columbia on June 30, 2002.

Lisa had spent her last known night at a local nightclub and several house parties, before accepting a ride to a fast food restaurant from a man she had just met. Her final communication was a series of distressing messages she sent to a friend suggesting she was being held against her will.

Although Young has never been found, her disappearance is being investigated as a homicide.

Links:

Lisa Marie Young Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/35766644425/

Laura Palmer’s Island Crime: https://islandcrime.ca/

Credits:

Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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Island Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/island-crime-gone-boys/id1513479877

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March 05, 2021

The Toronto Van Attack - 3 - Alek Minassian is Guilty

March 05, 2021/ Nighttime

Although Canada is no stranger to murder, madness and mayhem, we have been very fortunate to have largely avoided the type of mass murders and shootings that have become common fixtures in other countries with similar cultures to our own.

On April 23, 2018, Younge Street in Downtown Toronto was the setting of an event that many Canadians had taken comfort in thinking could never happen here.

25 year old Alek Minassian hit the gas and jerked the wheel of the rented cube van he was driving forcing the vehicle onto a busy sidewalk. For several city blocks Minassian used the vehicle to target pedestrians, killing 10 and injuring 16.

In this episode of Nighttime, I am again joined by my best friend Scott to continue our discussion of the Toronto Van Attack. For the third part in this series, our focus is on the judge's decision in the case against Minassian.

Links:

the Toronto Van Attack part 1 - https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/toronto-van-attack

the Toronto Van Attack part 2 - https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/toronto-van-attack-2

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Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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February 18, 2021

Who is the Halifax Airport John Doe?

February 18, 2021/ Nighttime

The Halifax Airport John Doe is an unidentified man who was found deceased in a forested area near the Halifax Stanfield International Airport in October of 2004.

He was found hanging from a tree with many of his personal possessions, yet no identification. Local police do not believe foul play was involved in his death, however many believe their is much more to his story. In this episode I'll be joined by local researcher Lena Snooks for a discussion on Halifax's mysterious John Doe.

Links:

Lena’s Reddit Summary on the Halifax John Doe: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/dgahox/from_europe_to_canada_to_take_his_own_life_who/

RCMP release on Halifax Airport John Doe: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cc-afn/doe-john-eng.htm

Lena Snooks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenasnooks/

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Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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February 17, 2021

the Death of Elisa Lam (with John Lordan)

February 17, 2021/ Nighttime

Elisa Lam was a Canadian student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, who had disappeared under mysterious circumstances while staying at the infamous Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles.

When LAPD released the last known video footage of Elisa, the often discussed elevator video, Elisa's disappearance became one of the world's highest profile cases.

When Elisa's body was found the case became a go-to topic for web sleuths and members of true crime discussion communities.

In this episode of Nighttime, we will be joined by youtuber and podcaster John Lordan to discuss a case he has dedicated significant effort and attention to.

Links:

Watch the Elisa Lam Elevator Video - https://youtu.be/tnhGryaemPE

John Lordan - https://twitter.com/LordanArts

Lordan Arts Elisa Lam Coverage - https://www.youtube.com/c/LordanARTS/search?query=elisa%20lam

Elisa Lam on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Elisa_Lam

Credits:

Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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Missing: http://crawlspace-media.com/shows#/missing/

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February 10, 2021

John Mark Tillmann; Art Thief, Abuser, White Supremacist (with guest Mikaela Gorman)

February 10, 2021/ Nighttime

John Mark Tillmann was a Canadian art thief and white supremacist who, for over two decades, stole over 10,000 antiques and art objects from museums, galleries, archives and antique shops mainly in Atlantic Canada.

In this episode of Nighttime, Mikaela Gorman joins us to share his stranger than fiction story.

Links:

Mikaela Gorman on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikkiHereEgo

John Mark Tillmann Wiki article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tillmann

John Mark Tillmann: the Collector (CBC Fifth Estate Documentary) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL-HOAz0k64

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Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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December 30, 2020

the Many Catches of the Toronto Predator Poachers

December 30, 2020/ Nighttime

Toronto, Ontario is a big city... home to over two million... and a bunch of them are online approaching children with criminal intent.

Fortunately, their dark fantasies are a little further out of reach thanks to a vigilante group called the Toronto Predator Poachers.

Using fake online accounts and elaborate decoy work, this group helps pull Toronto's child sex predators out of the shadows and into the light.

The predator, expecting to meet a child, instead comes face to face with an over 6 foot tall, 200+ lb. man, holding a camera. He's not there to arrest them or harm them physically. What he does do however is make them call their wives or parents to admit what they are up to, and if that wasn't bad enough he also posts videos of the whole thing online and reports them to police.

So yeah, it gets quite intense.

In this episode of Nighttime we are joined by Matt (the catcher) and Soph (the decoy) and our topic is the many catches of the Toronto Predator Poachers.

Links:

Toronto Predator Poachers Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PredatorPoachersToronto

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Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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Allan Legere: the Monster of the Miramichi

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December 24, 2020

Allan Legere's Christmas Blessings

December 24, 2020/ Nighttime

Snow was on the ground, a chill was in the air, and Christmas was all around.

I put on my boots and hat, zipped up my coat, and headed into the cold to check my mailbox. When I opened it, I found some flyers, a gift I had ordered for my mom, and a handful of Christmas cards friends and family who still hold on to the traditional way of staying connected.

My grandma scribbled her name on one, my friend Craig sent me his regards along with an updated family photo, but there was one I couldn’t immediately identify that looked a little thicker than the rest.

The name on the front of the envelope wasn't that legible, so I opened it still not knowing who exactly it was from.

inside, was a very typical Christmas card... decorated with a little church and a stylized font wishing Christmas Blessings.

overall very typical… until I opened it.

Inside, I saw a card completely covered with barely legible writing, and a serpate multipage letter covered with the same scribbled text. Just as I began contemplating who sent such a bizarre card I noticed the only piece of easily legible writing.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family.

my Christmas blessings, Allan Legere

As the colour drains from my face, I realize I'm holding a christmas card sent to me by one of the world's most horrific serial killers, the Monster of the Miramich, and now I’m going to share it with you.

In this episode of Nighttime, using his own words taken from a Christmas card he sent me.

We are going to hear from Allan Legere.

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Noir Toyko by Monty Datta

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https://www.leah-parsons.com/

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December 15, 2020

the Life, Death, and Legacy of Rehtaeh Parson

December 15, 2020/ Nighttime

This story is hard to listen to, but equally so, it's important.

We are going to be joined by someone who's personal tragedy has positioned them to become an internationally known activist and advocate against sexualized violence and cyber bullying.

Her name is Leah Parsons and what she and her family have been through over the last 7 years... simply put... is horrific.

The story starts with the rape of Leah's then 15 year old daughter by a group of young men and continues with a 17 month quest for justice, and odyssey to stop photos of the rape from circulating around Rehteah's school.

Obviously, what will be discussing isn't for the faint of heart, but as horrible as it is, you will hear some positives.

The crimes against Leah's daughter highlighted significant problems with many of the institutions parents rely to keep their children safe and eventually, this story would the catalyst for change. To prevent something like this from happening again new cyber bullying laws were introduced and sweeping changes were implemented in schools, police departments, and within our mental health services.

It's just a shame that Leah's daughter Rehteah had to pay for those changes with her life.

In this episode of Nighttime, we are joined by Leah Parsons and our topic is the life, the death, and the legacy of Rehteah Parsons.

Links:

Rehtaeh Parsons Society - http://rehtaehparsons.ca/

Credits:

Musical Theme: Blunted to Deaf by Fortnight beats

Thanks:

Catering by Cape Breton Queso: https://www.instagram.com/capebretonqueso/

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October 21, 2020

the Story of Glen Race

October 21, 2020/ Nighttime

For a period of weeks, in May of 2007, it appeared a serial killer may have been targeting Halifax Nova Scotia’s gay community. When a suspect was identified and arrested at the Mexican - USA border, it turned out to be something all together different. To put it plainly, Glen Race thought he was destroying vampires.

To help me talk through the story, and to join in the discussion surrounding the many elements to this case, I've invited my good friend and fellow podcaster Kristi Lee (Canadian True Crime) to join me.

In this episode of Nighttime, we are going to be discussing the story of Glen Race.

Credits:

Musical Theme: Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta https://soundcloud.com/montydatta

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