Vancouver Dreadfuls

06/14/2022

Our last episode is out, this first season has had dreadful cases, and this is a special one, where we talk about one society that defines many stereotypes we now have about cults. Listen now on Anchor, Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts and Amazon Music!

Dreadfully yours,

Vancouver Dreadfuls

06/07/2022

Ep 6: Edgar Leonardo is a special episode since it is an unsolved case. Little about the investigation is known and some of the information provided on the show are part of the rumor mill. Our goal is to share this story, provoke action and hopefully bring closure to those close to Edgar.

If you know anything about this case, please call the RCMP.

Dreadfully Yours,

Vancouver Dreadfuls

06/06/2022

On August 23rd, Edgar had dinner with his family, a weekly ritual. He left around 9pm, with plans to go clubbing. He didn’t show up for work the following week. A co-worker checked up on him after a few days, only to discover his body inside his Vancouver west end apartment.

It’s been over 18 years and his case is still unsolved.

Quick facts:
1. A bottle of opened wine and glasses were found near the body. The glasses had Edgar’s finger prints, and prints belonging to someone not in the police database.
2. A genetic genealogy investigation was conducted for Edgard’s case.
3. Two famous Canadian serial killers have been thought to be suspects: Bruce McArthur and Luka Magnotta.

06/05/2022

In a Vancouver Dreadful first, we take a look at an unsolved murder. This is the dreadful tale of “The Unsolved Murder of Edgar Leonardo”.

06/01/2022

Have you already listened to our last episode? Rene Castellani’s story is available now, check it out and tell us your thoughts!

Photo: Vancouver Police Museum

05/31/2022

Episode 5 is out now! Listen to the dreadful story of Rene Castellani and an innocent looking murder weapon.

Share, subscribe and follow us on Anchor, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and leave us a review on Apple Podcast or leave us a comment. We want to hear from you!

Dreadfully yours,

Vancouver Dreadfuls

05/30/2022

Rene Castellani was a 40-year-old radio promoter. In 1965, he decided to murder his wife Esther patiently with arsenic-laced milkshakes so he could marry his mistress.

Quick facts:
1. Castellani got the vanilla milkshakes for his wife from White Spot.
2. While Esther was hospitalized, Rene was performing a stunt for a car dealership: he lived in a station wagon on top a neon BowMac sign on Broadway.
3. Jeannine Castellani, the daughter of Rene and Esther worked with Eve Lazaraous on a book titled "Murder by Milkeshake".

Photo: nsnews.com

05/30/2022

This Tuesday we'll bring you the chilling story of Rene Castellani. Like us and subscribe to our show on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. We are everywhere!

05/25/2022

Hey Everyone,

We've canceled our Kickstarter for Season 2. It hasn't seen movement, and it was clear it wouldn't reach our funding goal. This doesn't mean there won't be a Season 2.

We'll continue to release Season 1 as scheduled and promote it. We will then look at the data for the podcast and make the call.

What can you do? Spread the word and rate/review our podcast.

Dreadfully yours,

Vancouver Dreadfuls Team.

05/24/2022

Mary Steinhauser Pt. 2 is out! Listen to the final part of this Dreadful now on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or Google Podcasts.

05/22/2022

Next on Vancouver Dreadfuls, we continue the story of “The Courageous & Tragic Death of Mary Steinhauser”. Part 2 will be out on Tuesday!

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05/18/2022

Newspaper clippings of the crimes:

1. Leonard Hogue
2. Gilbert Paul Jordan
3. Mary Steinhauser

What are your thoughts on our first three episodes? Leave us a comment below and follow us so you don’t miss any update!

Source: The Vancouver Sun

05/18/2022

First part of season 1 is out and we are also launching a Kickstarter for Season 2.

We want to bring more stories to you and we need your help to reach our goal!

Visit our Kickstarter page and learn more about ways to help. We are very proud of this first season and we hope you enjoy it.

Dreadfully yours,

Vancouver Dreadfuls

A true crime anthology podcast set in Vancouver, Canada focusing on the mysterious, odd, and, of course, dreadful tales of our city.

05/17/2022

We’re live!

First 3 episodes of the season are out now. Follow us and leave us a review!

Listen to Vancouver Dreadfuls on Spotify. Vancouver Dreadfuls is a True Crime Podcast based in Vancouver, BC. Our podcast features odd, disturbing, and gruesome stories about Vancouver Crime in 20 minute episodes perfect for morning commutes, coffee breaks, or falling asleep to. Dreadfully Yours, Va...

05/16/2022

First 3 episodes of the season will be out tomorrow! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music and never miss an episode.

05/16/2022

Ep. 3 of our first season is “The Courageous and Tragic Death of Mary Steinhauser" Part 1.

05/15/2022

Mary Steinhauser was a Canadian prison classification officer who was killed during a hostage-taking at the B.C. Penitentiary in 1975.

Quick Facts:
1. She volunteered to be the primary hostage, the whole ordeal was 41 hours.
2. Was killed by a gunshot from a prison guard.
3. Her sister wrote a book about the ordeal called “Between Blade & Bullet”

05/15/2022

Ep 2 - "The Boozing Barber" is coming soon.

05/14/2022

Gilbert Paul Jordan, better known as the Boozing Barber was a Canadian serial killer who killed using alcohol.

Quick Facts:
1. His business was “Slocan Barbershop” which is now The Grand Ballet Vancouver.
2. His kill count is at least 10 women, mostly Indigenous women.
3. Three victims were found in his business, but was never suspected of four play.

05/13/2022

Leonard Hogue was a Vancouver police officer who killed his wife and six children before killing himself on April 20th, 1965.

Quick Facts:
1. He wore a wedding suit to work at a construction yard.
2. Dairy Queen changed their policy on doing nightly deposits in BC partly because of Hogue.
3. Pistol shot champion in his class at the police academy.

05/11/2022

These are the Dreadfuls of Season 1:

“Leonard Hogue”
“The Boozing Barber”
“The Courageous and Tragic Death of Mary Steinhauser” Pt 1
“The Courageous and Tragic Death of Mary Steinhauser” Pt 2
“Brother XII and the Aquarian Foundation”
“Milkshake Murderer, Rene Castellani”
“The Unsolved Murder of Edgar Leonardo”

Dreadfully Yours,

Vancouver Dreadfuls

05/11/2022

Vancouver, true crime enthusiast, and adorers of the macabre.

Vancouver Dreadfuls is launching next Tuesday with three episodes from Season 1 and a Kickstarter for Season 2.

Keep your ears to the rumour mill this week, as we’ll be posting content leading up to the launch about our small podcast.

Dreadfully Yours,

Vancouver Dreadfuls.

04/28/2022