Rooted in Crime

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Rooted in Crime is the all-new podcast where history meets true crime. Join hosts Lauryn Macdonald & Nima Hodoudi as they discuss the most infamous of murders to forgotten small-town mysteries. Through a genealogy-focused lens and modern perspective, Rooted in Crime examines true crime mysteries predating 1970. Experience the past in a whole new light as we explore the fascinating intersection of crime, time, and the human experience. New episodes available every other week.

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Ep 6 - MMIWG: The Murder of Rosalie

Sep 28 2023 53 mins

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 mur

Ep 5 - Dr. Robert Telford and the Death of Hattie Bowell

Sep 14 2023 72 mins

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

Ep 4 - The Unsolved Murder of Daniel Tessier

Aug 31 2023 64 mins

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 feu

Ep 3 - The Stanley Park Babes in the Woods Murders Part 2

Aug 17 2023 70 mins

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 child

Ep 3 - The Stanley Park Babes in the Woods Murders Part 1

Aug 02 2023 32 mins

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 t

Ep 2 - The Tragic Story of Jackie Bates Part 2

Jul 20 2023 43 mins

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. Your support for the podcas

Ep 2 - The Tragic Story of Jackie Bates Part 1

Jul 06 2023 53 mins

This week on Rooted in Crime, Lauryn and Nima uncover the heartbreaking story of Jackie Bates. The son of English immigrants Ted and Rose, Jackie's life came to a sudden end when his parents could no longer cope with the devastating economic and social challenges of the Great Depression. In Part One of this episode, listen as Nima and Lauryn discuss the early lives of Ted and Rose,

Ep 1 - Angelina Napolitano Part 2

Jun 14 2023 58 mins

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. Your support for the podcast means so much to

Ep 1 - Angelina Napolitano Part 1

Jun 14 2023 42 mins

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. Once she had eno

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Journey into the crimes of the past with Rooted in Crime. Hosted by Lauryn Macdonald and Nima Hodoudi, this podcast explores tales of historical true crime using the power of genealogical research. From chilling murder mysteries to stories of resilience in the face of abuse and assault, we explore the dark corners of history to uncover forgotten narratives that will leave you on th