Rooted in Crime is the all-new podcast where history meets true crime. Join hosts Lauryn Macdonald & Nima Hodoudi as they discuss the most infamous of murders to forgotten small-town mysteries. Through a genealogy-focused lens and modern perspective, Rooted in Crime examines true crime mysteries predating 1970. Experience the past in a whole new light as we explore the fascinating intersection of crime, time, and the human experience. New episodes available every other week.
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Ep 6 - MMIWG: The Murder of Rosalie
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In 1889, a chilling murder shook Calgary, Alberta. Rosalie, an Indigenous teenager, met a tragic end in the Turf Club saloon, at the hands of William Fisk, who was known as 'Jumbo.' The brutal murder sent shockwaves through the town, but it reflected the grim reality of the time when violence against Indigenous people was systemically perpetuated. …
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Ep 5 - Dr. Robert Telford and the Death of Hattie Bowell
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Hosts Lauryn and Nima journey back to early 20th-century Vancouver, British Columbia, to explore a compelling case that involves a sensitive topic: abortion. Dr. Robert Telford, a respected physician, faced a moral dilemma in 1904 when Hattie Bowell, a young, unmarried woman, sought his help. Despite performing an abortion in her best interest, a s…
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Ep 4 - The Unsolved Murder of Daniel Tessier
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Hosts Lauryn and Nima uncover the perplexing case of Daniel Tessier, a seemingly forgotten story of murder, family, and unanswered questions. In the fading township of Dalton Mills, Ontario, the year 1946 saw tensions rise as illicit fur poachers clashed with regulated trappers, forcing Dan to make a fateful choice between his livelihood and his co…
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Ep 3 - The Stanley Park Babes in the Woods Murders Part 2
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In part two of this episode, hosts Lauryn and Nima discuss the DNA breakthrough in the Stanley Park Babes in the Woods murder case. By the 1990s, DNA technology had become sophisticated enough to give investigators the clues they were looking for. It would take the powerful new investigative technique, genetic genealogy, to finally give the Babes t…
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Ep 3 - The Stanley Park Babes in the Woods Murders Part 1
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In part one of this episode, hosts Lauryn and Nima discuss the Stanley Park Babes in the Woods murders, an unsolved case that haunted Vancouver for over seven decades. Join us as we follow the painstaking police investigation from 1953, revealing the challenges they faced in identifying the victims and the alleged perpetrator responsible for this c…
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Ep 2 - The Tragic Story of Jackie Bates Part 2
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In Part Two of The Tragic Story of Jackie Bates, Lauryn and Nima continue their exploration of the 1930s case that shook Glidden, Saskatchewan. Listen as they discuss Ted and Rose Bates' joint trial, while the community grapples with the shocking murder of young Jackie. Uncover the jury's verdict and follow the couple's journey in the subsequent de…
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Ep 2 - The Tragic Story of Jackie Bates Part 1
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This week on Rooted in Crime, Lauryn and Nima uncover the heartbreaking story of Jackie Bates. The son of English immigrants Ted and Rose, Jackie's life came to a sudden end when his parents could no longer cope with the devastating economic and social challenges of the Great Depression. In Part One of this episode, listen as Nima and Lauryn discus…
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Ep 1 - Angelina Napolitano Part 1
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In the inaugural episode of Rooted and Crime, hosts Lauryn Macdonald and Nima Hodoudi revisit the case that ignited Lauryn's true crime podcasting passion under her first podcast, Sepia Crimes. This is the story of Angelina Napolitano, and Italian immigrant mother living in Sault Sainte Marie, ON in 1911 under the constant threat of murder from her…
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Ep 1 - Angelina Napolitano Part 2
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In part two of the inaugural episode of Rooted in Crime, hosts Lauryn and Nima continue their discussion into the verdict of Angelina's trial and explore the profound aftermath that followed. Through genealogical research, shares new information about the surviving members of the Napolitano family, shedding light on their ultimate fate. Your suppor…
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Journey into the crimes of the past with Rooted in Crime. Hosted by Lauryn Macdonald and Nima Hodoudi, this podcast explores tales of historical true crime using the power of genealogical research. From chilling murder mysteries to stories of resilience in the face of abuse and assault, we explore the dark corners of history to uncover forgotten na…
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