Canadian History Ehx
Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.
Decades for Justice: The Christine Jessop Case
On Oct. 3, 1984, Christine Jessop disappeared from her home. Three months later, her body was found. While one innocent man was convicted of the crime, it was decades until the true killer was discovered.
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The Christine Jessop Story (docuseries)
CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/christine-jessop-news-conference-1.5763673
Global: https://globalnews.ca/news/7399152/toronto-police-christine-jessop-murder-case/
The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/christine-jessops-killer-identified-solved-cold-case-raises-questions-about-genetic-privacy-148266
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