Candace Derksen

About this episode

This episode examines the 1984 murder of 13-year-old Candace Derksen and its lasting impact on the community and justice system.

In this episode, we examine the 1984 murder of 13-year-old Candace Derksen in Winnipeg. Candace vanished on her way home from school in November of that year. Weeks later, her body was discovered in a storage shed, bound and left in the cold. We trace the investigation, the arrest and trial, and the acquittal that continues to shape how this case is remembered. Along the way, we look at how the murder impacted the Derksen family, the Winnipeg community, and the broader conversation around evidence, justice, and accountability. Episode Update (January 2026): In January 2026, Mark Edward Grant — who was acquitted in Candace Derksen’s murder — appeared briefly in a Vancouver courtroom facing new charges that are unrelated to Candace Derksen’s case. The charges include unlawful confinement, sexual assault, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats. Grant has consented to remain in custody while a bail plan is discussed. Details of the matter are currently under a publication ban, and he is subject to a no-contact order with the alleged victim. -- Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0 Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts…

Topics covered

• murder investigation
• justice system
• impact on family
• community response
• evidence and accountability

Keywords

• Candace Derksen
• murder
• Winnipeg
• Mark Edward Grant
• justice
• investigation
• trial
• acquittal

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Winnipeg

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