Canadian Creepies

029 Denis Lortie Part 02: The Storm Breaks

Canadian Creepies Podcast Season 1 Episode 29

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Episode 029 – Denis Lortie Part 02: The Storm Breaks

In this gripping conclusion to the Denis Lortie case, we walk you through the harrowing events of May 8, 1984, when chaos erupted inside Quebec’s National Assembly. Dressed in military fatigues and armed to the teeth, Lortie stormed the building with a deadly plan—leaving three dead and thirteen injured in a shocking act of political violence.

We break down the attack itself, the extraordinary bravery of René Jalbert, and the tense hours of negotiation that turned a massacre into a moment of unexpected humanity. Then, we head into the courtroom for a legal battle shaped by mental illness, questions of responsibility, and a public desperate for answers.

The aftermath of this tragedy left a deep imprint on Quebec's political landscape, sparked debate around gun control and psychiatric care, and raised hard questions about justice in cases of mass violence.

Plus, in this week’s Creep of the Week, we shine a light on controversial psychiatrist Pierre “Doc” Mailloux—a shock-jock radio figure known for incendiary takes, ethical violations, and a career that’s left many Canadians asking: how is this guy still licensed?

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Edited by Kyle McDonnell

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