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Melonie Biddersingh; ONTARIO

Release Date: 04/10/2024

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Robert Riley Saunders is a former social worker in British Columbia who was accused of frauding the government and children in his care of upwards of $460,000 in government aid. His actions had a far-reaching impact on the community, affecting many young lives -K&O Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: Sources:

Gladys Wakabayashi; BRITISH COLUMBIA

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June 24, 1992, Gladys Wakabayshi’s estranged husband, Shinji was called to pick up their daughter, Elisa. Gladys was 2 hours late and both Shinji and Elisa were concered. Shinji would discover her body in the hallway of their Shaughnessy home. -K&O Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: Sources:

Hannah Leflar; SASKATCHEWAN Part 2

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A step father arrives home after work to find his stepdaughter, 16 year old Hannah Leflar dead on the master bedroom floor. Hannah’s family immediately suspects her ex-boyfriend Skylar was involved. -K&O Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: Sources:

Hannah Leflar; SASKATCHEWAN Part 1

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Ivy Wick; CALGARY

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At 11:30 AM, on September 5th, 2017, Police are called to the 5300 block of a Calgary neighbourhood, with reports of a 3 year old haing suffered a head injury. Ivy Wick was said to have fallen from her bed, but report would later show that is not the whole story. -K&O Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: Sources:

Kimberley Lockyer and Dale Worthman ;NEWFOUNDLAND

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Dale Worthman and Kimberley Lockyer were a couple who disappeared from their basement apartment in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, Newfoundland, 25 years ago on August 27, 1993. It took over a decade for their bodies to be found, and Joey Oliver eventually came forward in 2006, admitting his involvement in the killings. -K&O Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: Sources:

Opémiska Community Hall fire; QUEBEC

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In the early morning of January 1, 1980, a fire broke out at a New Year's Eve party at Opémiska Community Hall in Chapais when branches used to create a holiday arch, was accidentally set on fire, killing multiple people and injuring 50 more. -K&O Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: Sources:

Taylor Samson; NOVA SCOTIA Part 2

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In Part 2, William Sanderson is tried a second time for the murder of Taylor Samson. During this trial he provides yet again another version of events for the jury for what happened the night Taylor went missing. -K&O Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: Sources:

Taylor Samson; NOVA SCOTIA Part 1

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On August 16, 2015, 22 year old Taylor Samson who was a student at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS failed to show up at the home of his mother in Amherst, she was expecting him for Sunday dinner. Police investigation led them to another Dalhousie student William Sandeson. -K&O Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: Sources:

Abby Drover; BRITISH COLUMBIA

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Abby Drover was kidnapped in March 10th,1976 and held her prisoner for 181 days in an underground pit, made from an old bomb shelter. -K&O Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. Intro music made by: Sources:

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Melonie Biddersingh was a teenage Jamaican immigrant who met a tragic fate in 1994. Her life was cut short by the very people who should have protected her: her father and stepmother. Her case is considered one of the worst child abuse cases in Canadian history.

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Retired Toronto detective who cracked 'girl in the suitcase murder' reveals what led to arrest | CTV News

‘Suitcase murder’: Toronto Police to exhume Dwayne Biddersingh’s body (thestar.com)

Melonie Biddersingh’s death should shame us all: James (thestar.com)

'Her story haunts me every day': Former homicide detective turned reporter reflects on 'suitcase murder' (ctvnews.ca)

Melonie Biddersingh cold case: Police identify remains of teen found in burning suitcase 18 years later | National Post

Melonie Biddersingh’s brother tells sentencing hearing of ‘extreme guilt’ over abuse he witnessed (thestar.com)

Melonie Biddersingh’s mother tells court she never stopped searching for daughter after disappearance (thestar.com)

Melonie Biddersingh's half-brother testifies about father's abuse at trial | CBC News

Father, stepmother charged in 1994 suitcase slaying | CBC News

Melonie's killer stepmom screams obscenities at sentencing | Toronto Sun