About this episode

The episode covers the disturbing investigation and courtroom showdown of the first kidnapping trial in New Brunswick, featuring the last double hanging in Canada.

[Part 2 of 2] With the infant recovered and the suspects in custody, the investigation only grows more disturbing. Shifting stories, buried secrets, and mounting evidence collide in a dramatic courtroom showdown — the first ever kidnapping trial in the province of New Brunswick and the last double hanging in Canada.  — This two-part series is a carefully selected replay from our archive, originally titled "The Lake Family Murders". We'll be back with new episodes in late April. *Additional content warning: this series includes the death of a young child. Please take care when listening. Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits: See the page for this episode at  https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/132 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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