The Three Cape Breton Boys on the Tracks (the deaths of Kenny Novak, David Burrows, and Terry Burt,

The Three Cape Breton Boys on the Tracks (the deaths of Kenny Novak, David Burrows, and Terry Burt,

Author: CanadianGothic / Curiouscast July 8, 2025 Duration: 28:25
In this episode, we revisit the tragic and puzzling deaths of three Cape Breton teenagers, Kenny Novak (15), David Burrows (17), and Terry Burt (20), who were struck and killed by a freight train in the early morning hours of July 10, 1970, in the remote woods of Maine. Officially ruled an accident, the case was quickly closed by authorities who concluded the boys had chosen to sleep on the tracks. We are joined by Ken Jessome, a childhood friend of Kenny and David, who has spent the last several years reigniting interest in the case through a series of articles in his community newspaper. Ken shares his personal memories of the boys, reflects on the strange details surrounding their deaths, and explains why he believes the official story doesn’t add up. Links: Ken Jessome - johnjessome6@gmail.com Remembering a Mysterious Summer of ’70 Tragedy (CapeBretonSpectator.com - Ken Jessome - July 19, 2017) Sleeping Victims: A Cape Breton True Crime Story? (GoCapeBreton.com - Ken Jessome - June 6, 2018) An Unfortunate Mishap: Three Cape Breton Deaths (GoCapeBreton.com - Ken Jessome - July 10, 2018) Subscribe to the show: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/subscribe Musical Theme: Noir Toyko by Monty Datta Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the producers at Nighttime and Curiouscast, The Canadian Gothic explores the strange and often unsettling stories that form a shadow history of the country. This isn't a simple retelling of familiar tales; instead, the podcast meticulously reconstructs chilling true crime cases, long-forgotten disappearances, and encounters with the unexplained that linger in small towns and big cities alike. Listeners will hear a compelling blend of archival recordings, interviews with those directly involved, and detailed narrative storytelling that prioritizes depth and atmosphere. Each episode functions as a self-contained journey into a particular mystery, whether it's a decades-old cold case or a recent, bizarre event that defies easy explanation. The research is thorough, avoiding sensationalism in favor of presenting the facts and the human experiences at their core. By focusing on Canada's unique landscape of the mysterious, the series reveals how the paranormal and the criminal are often intertwined with our culture and history. The result is a consistently engaging documentary-style podcast that feels both expansive and intimate, perfect for anyone drawn to the darker, more enigmatic corners of real-life stories. You'll find yourself pulled into these richly woven narratives, each one designed to not just inform but to immerse you completely in the lingering question at the heart of every case.
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