The Tumbler Ridge, BC Shooting

The Tumbler Ridge, BC Shooting

Author: CanadianGothic / Curiouscast February 18, 2026 Duration: 33:00
On February 10, 2026, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia became the site of one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history when 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed their mother and half-brother at home, then went to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School where they murdered five children and an educational assistant before taking their own life. In this episode of The Canadian Gothic, we walk through the timeline of the attacks, the history of family at the heart of this story, and the many unanswered questions surrounding warning signs, access to weapons, and mental-health support in remote Canadian communities. Send a voicememo to the show: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com/contact Subscribe to the show: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com/subscribe Musical Theme: Noir Toyko by Monty Datta Social Links: Website: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCanadianGothic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecanadiangothic/ 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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