Is NCR Being Overused? Let’s Talk About Murder

Is NCR Being Overused? Let’s Talk About Murder

From A Million Other Choices by Kim Toller

May 27, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the Not Criminally Responsible verdicts in Canada, exploring their usage and the public perception surrounding them.

Despite it being in my notes correctly. I mistakenly refer to the children’s mom as Darla…it is Darcie Clark! Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) verdicts often spark outrage and confusion. Many people feel like more and more violent offenders are being found NCR — but is that actually true? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Murder , we break down how NCR works in Canada, how often it is really used, and why certain high-profile cases can create the impression that the verdict is becoming common. We’ll also talk about risk assessment, review boards, public safety concerns, and the difficult balance between mental illness and accountability. This is an important conversation about perception versus reality — and why these cases leave such a lasting impact on victims’ families and communities. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Kim Toller

Topics covered

  • NCR verdicts
  • mental illness
  • public safety
  • risk assessment
  • accountability
  • victims' families
  • community impact

Keywords

  • NCR
  • Not Criminally Responsible
  • mental illness
  • violent offenders
  • public safety
  • risk assessment
  • accountability
  • victims' families

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Organizations: Canada

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