Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [4]

Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [4]

Author: Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crime October 4, 2025 Duration: 1:16:11
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[Part 4 of 5] We continue to unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 - including the controversy around crown witness Brett Howden and the alleged slap and “splits” incidents, leading up to the verdicts and how the country reacted to them. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in that hotel room — and why the verdicts would have remained the same anyway. The difference is in how the judge got there. 


We’ll also be looking at: 

  • Why the court zeroed in on E.M.’s level of intoxication 
  • Her supposed motive to fabricate evidence
  • The reasons for the judge’s ultimate conclusion that E.M.’s evidence was “not credible or reliable”
  • Why - despite saying rape myths and stereotypes would be avoided, the judge’s written decision reads like the opposite
  • Public speculation about why this case went to trial at all
  • The damaging impact of this trial 



Content Warning: Graphic details of sexual acts.


Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts.

Our position is that the framing of the evidence in the written decision was unnecessary and damaging, with impact that extends far beyond the trial.


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Canadian True Crime is a podcast that explores the nation's most compelling criminal cases, hosted by Kristi Lee. This isn't just a recounting of facts; it's an immersive deep dive that moves from the snowy streets of small towns to the darker corners of major cities. With meticulous research and a trauma-informed perspective, Kristi goes beyond the sensational headlines. Each episode weaves together the intricate details of a case with the broader social and historical forces at play, aiming to unravel not only what happened but why it happened and the profound impact on those affected. Listeners will hear a thoughtful, detailed examination of true crime that respects the gravity of the subject matter while seeking a deeper understanding of the stories that have shaped communities across the country. The podcast provides a narrative journey that is both specific in its focus on Canadian cases and universal in its exploration of human nature and societal structures. By focusing on thorough research and contextual storytelling, Canadian True Crime offers a listening experience that is engaging, respectful, and consistently compelling for anyone interested in the complexities of real-life mysteries and the Canadian context from which they emerge.
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