In 1889, a chilling murder shook Calgary, Alberta. Rosalie, an Indigenous teenager, met a tragic end in the Turf Club saloon, at the hands of William Fisk, who was known as 'Jumbo.' The brutal murder sent shockwaves through the town, but it reflected the grim reality of the time when violence against Indigenous people was systemically perpetuated. Fisk faced trial for Rosalie's murder, a case that carried the weight of proving the value of her life, equal to any other. This episode is being released in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

Hosts Lauryn and Nima journey back to early 20th-century Vancouver, British Columbia, to explore a compelling case that involves a sensitive topic: abortion. Dr. Robert Telford, a respected physician, faced a moral dilemma in 1904 when Hattie Bowell, a young, unmarried woman, sought his help. Despite performing an abortion in her best interest, a septic infection tragically claimed Hattie's life. Dr. Telford's actions put his professional standing at risk as he grappled with the legal consequences. Join us as we delve into the complex history of Dr. Robert Telford and the life-altering consequences of his choices in a bygone era.

Hosts Lauryn and Nima uncover the perplexing case of Daniel Tessier, a seemingly forgotten story of murder, family, and unanswered questions. In the fading township of Dalton Mills, Ontario, the year 1946 saw tensions rise as illicit fur poachers clashed with regulated trappers, forcing Dan to make a fateful choice between his livelihood and his community. Beyond the surface of feuding bushmen lies a web of lethal family secrets, waiting to be unraveled. With the passage of time, the unsolved case sheds light on the enduring consequences of trauma and the mesmerizing pull of an unresolved mystery.

In part two of this episode, hosts Lauryn and Nima discuss the DNA breakthrough in the Stanley Park Babes in the Woods murder case. By the 1990s, DNA technology had become sophisticated enough to give investigators the clues they were looking for. It would take the powerful new investigative technique, genetic genealogy, to finally give the Babes their names. Find out who the children were, the police's theory as to who the killer was, and what Lauryn and Nima think of it all.

In part one of this episode, hosts Lauryn and Nima discuss the Stanley Park Babes in the Woods murders, an unsolved case that haunted Vancouver for over seven decades. Join us as we follow the painstaking police investigation from 1953, revealing the challenges they faced in identifying the victims and the alleged perpetrator responsible for this crime over the first 3 decades of the investigation.

In Part Two of The Tragic Story of Jackie Bates, Lauryn and Nima continue their exploration of the 1930s case that shook Glidden, Saskatchewan. Listen as they discuss Ted and Rose Bates' joint trial, while the community grapples with the shocking murder of young Jackie. Uncover the jury's verdict and follow the couple's journey in the subsequent decades.

This week on Rooted in Crime, Lauryn and Nima uncover the heartbreaking story of Jackie Bates. During the 1930s amidst the challenges of the Great Depression, families in the Canadian Prairies faced unimaginable hardships. Many were driven to total desperation, including parents who could no longer provide for their loved ones. Follow the tragic journey of Ted and Rose Bates as they navigate the depths of despair, forever altering their lives and that of their 8-year-old son, Jackie.

In part two of the inaugural episode of Rooted in Crime, hosts Lauryn and Nima continue their discussion into the verdict of Angelina's trial and explore the profound aftermath that followed. Through genealogical research, shares new information about the surviving members of the Napolitano family, shedding light on their ultimate fate.

In the inaugural episode of Rooted and Crime, hosts Lauryn Macdonald and Nima Hodoudi revisit the case that ignited Lauryn's true crime podcasting passion under her first podcast, Sepia Crimes. This is the story of Angelina Napolitano, and Italian immigrant mother living in Sault Sainte Marie, ON in 1911 under the constant threat of murder from her abusive husband.