The Allen Schoenborn Case | When Mental Illness Meets Murder

About this episode

The episode discusses the Allen Schoenborn case, exploring the intersection of mental illness and murder in a tragic Canadian crime.

In 2008, a devastating crime shocked Canada when three young children were killed by their father, Allen Schoenborn , during a custody dispute in Merritt, British Columbia. Following a nationwide manhunt, Schoenborn was arrested and later found Not Criminally Responsible due to mental disorder (NCR) — a verdict that continues to spark intense debate about public safety, mental illness, and justice for victims. In this video, we walk through the timeline of the case — from the events leading up to the tragedy, to the investigation, trial, and the ongoing legal battles over Schoenborn’s potential release. This is a difficult but important Canadian case that raises complex questions about risk assessment, treatment, and how the system balances compassion with protection. Viewer discretion is advised. 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

• mental illness
• true crime
• public safety
• justice
• legal battles

Keywords

• Allen Schoenborn
• mental illness
• murder
• custody dispute
• public safety
• Not Criminally Responsible
• Canada

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Canada, Merritt, British Columbia

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