Dark Poutine Podcast - Episode Highlights

Introduction

• Hosts: Mike Brown and Scott Hemway
• Guest: Christy Lee from Canadian True Crime Podcast
• Note: Scott is no longer with the show after episode 149
• Content Warning: Mature themes, harsh language, and graphic descriptions of violent crimes

Episode Focus: Canada's Youngest Serial Killer

• Main Subject: Peter Woodcock, a 17-year-old serial killer
• Crimes: Murdered three children between 1956-1957, committed a fourth murder in 1991
• Discussion: Nature vs. Nurture in the creation of a murderer

Peter Woodcock's Background

• Born: March 5, 1939, in Peterboro, Ontario
• Family: Born out of wedlock, mother unable to care for him
• Early Life: Frequent foster homes, diagnosed with behavioral issues
• Characteristics: Reactive attachment disorder (RAD), socially rejected, exhibited bizarre behaviors

Crimes and Escalation

• Murder of Wayne Mallette: September 16, 1956
  • Details: Choked, bitten, bruised, and left in a secluded area
• Murder of Gary Morris: Lower-class Toronto neighborhood
  • Details: Brutal beating, bite marks, and a ruptured liver
• Murder of Carol Voice: January 19, 1957
  • Details: Choked, sexually assaulted, and mutilated

Investigation and Arrest

• Initial Confusion: Wrongful conviction of Ronald Motte
• Police Oversight: Failed to connect murders initially
• Peter Woodcock's Arrest: Confessed to crimes, described violent fantasies

Trial and Incarceration

• Verdict: Not guilty by reason of insanity
• Incarceration: Spent 34 years in mental hospitals
• Behavior in Prison: Model inmate, manipulated others

Release and Final Crime

• Name Change: Became David Michael Krueger
• Day Pass Murder: Killed Dennis Kerr on his first day out in 34 years
• Return to Prison: Died of natural causes in 2010

Reflections and Ethical Implications

• Discussion: Challenges in the justice system and mental health treatment
• Public Reaction: Outrage over CPP payments to criminals

Podcast Highlights

• Listener Engagement: Encouragement from listeners and other podcasters
• Upcoming Topics: Less heavy topics planned, including LSD research in Canada
• Host Reflections: Personal connection to adoption and RAD