• Episode 67 - Unprotected Innocence; The Murder of Serena Vermeersch
    2026/05/08
    Listen as the hosts of Murder With My Mother discuss the heartbreaking murder of 17 year old Serena Vermeersch, a vibrant, creative teen whose life was stolen in an opportunistic attack by a known high risk offender. In this episode, Denika and Christie unpack the investigation, the disturbing history of the perpetrator, the public warnings issued before Serena’s murder, and the larger questions surrounding repeat violent offenders, supervision, and public safety in Canada. Most importantly, they remember who Serena was beyond the tragedy, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend who should still be here.
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    58 分
  • Episode 66 - The Broken Promise of Protection; The Murder of Stephanie Forster
    2026/02/27

    Christie and Denika discuss the tragic case of Stephanie Forster and the harsh reality of intimate partner violence in Canada. When protection orders fail, what’s left to keep women safe?

    If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, help is available.

    Immediate danger: Call 911

    24/7 confidential support (BC):

    VictimLinkBC — 1-800-563-0808

    Text: 604-836-6381

    Email: victimlinkbc@bc211.ca

    Don’t let fear stop you from leaving. Call VictimLink. Get safe.

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    1 時間 2 分
  • Episode 65 - A Call For Action; Cracks in a Broken system
    2026/01/29

    This episode is a call to action. A call for every Canadian who has been affected, frustrated, or exhausted by these failures to come together and demand better. Change does not happen in silence, and it does not happen alone. It begins when we stand together and refuse to accept a broken system as normal.

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    55 分
  • Episode 64 - Tragic Gaps In The System; The Lapu-Lapu Day Tragedy
    2025/07/18
    Join the hosts as they dive into the case surrounding the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy — a heartbreaking incident that has left a lasting impact on the community. As they discuss the cracks in Canada’s mental health care and justice systems, they also reflect on the troubling pattern of individuals with known mental health histories slipping through without proper intervention or accountability. This episode honors the victims and serves as a call for meaningful change to protect lives and strengthen the systems meant to support us all.
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    1 時間 2 分
  • Episode 63 - More Than A Broken Oath; The Murder of Sian Simmonds
    2025/03/06
    Join the hosts as they uncover the story of 19-year-old Sian Simmonds, a young woman with her whole life ahead of her. In 1993, while living in Surrey, B.C, Sian discovered unsettling truths about a well-respected doctor, a man trusted by the community but hiding dark secrets beneath his white coat. Determined to take a stand, she refused to stay silent. But before she could get justice, she was silenced in a horrific way. The investigation into this doctor’s past exposed something far worse than anyone had imagined—decades of abuse, victims left unheard, and a system that allowed him to continue for far too long.
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    54 分
  • Episode 62 - Shattered Trust; The Murder of Lacey Jones Mcknight
    2025/01/30

    This episode includes Deadly Intimate Partner Violence; Please take care while listening.

    If you or someone you know is the victim of Domestic abuse or intimate partner violence you can find more information for resources by calling or texting 1-800-563-0808

    Or in emergency situations you can contact the 24 hour crisis and information line at

    1-877-392-7583

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    45 分
  • Episode 61 - Justice Deferred; The Unsolved Murders of Mayvette Monzon, Devon Goodrick, Lisa Gavin, Rose Peters, Glenna Sowan, Tracey Chartrand, Frances “Annie” Grant and Karen Lee Taylor
    2024/12/20

    Link to the petition that Devon Goodrick’s family has set up demanding change

    https://www.change.org/p/victims-deserve-justice-reform-bc-s-flawed-legal-system-protect-families-not-criminals?recruiter=1299564443&recruited_by_id=cec3da50-bbb5-11ed-aa50-47446129c7ba&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_content=cl_sharecopy_490246652_en-CA%3A5

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    49 分
  • Episode 60 - A Deadly Portfolio; The Murders of Rodney Alcala
    2024/12/05

    Join the hosts as they delve into the chilling case of Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who hid his dark secret behind a charming facade, even making an appearance on the 1970s game show The Dating Game. This episode explores his manipulative tactics, criminal history, and the investigation that brought him to justice. Like always, we honor the victims, remembering them as more than just statistics, and celebrating their lives and legacies.

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    1 時間 4 分