Canadian Creepies
Welcome to Canadian Creepies—the podcast that digs into the dark corners of Canada’s past and present. Your hosts Valerie, Ali, Amanda Joy ( host of Down the Crooked Path), and sometimes Kyle explore the true crime cases that haunt us, the paranormal encounters that make us question what’s real, and the unsettling folklore that lingers just out of sight.
From cults to cold cases, ghosts to government cover-ups, we don’t just tell the stories—we ask why they still matter.
It’s creepy. It’s Canadian. And it’s probably going to keep you up at night.
Canadian Creepies
035 The Boy on Yonge Street: The Murder of Emanuel Jaques
Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!
đź‘Ł Co-hosted by Valerie and Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path)
In the summer of 1977, the brutal murder of 12-year-old shoeshine boy Emanuel Jaques sent shockwaves through Toronto and changed the face of Yonge Street forever. In this collaborative episode, Valerie and Amanda peel back the layers of the case—exploring the systemic failures, the exploitation of vulnerable children, and the lingering impact on a city that was forced to confront its darkest corners.
In our Current Case segment, we examine the modern-day trafficking of migrant workers in Canada—an uncomfortable truth still unfolding in rural communities and urban centers alike.
This is Canadian history, but not as it’s taught.
🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.
đź“© Send us your hometown horrors, creep of the week nominations, or cases you think need more attention: canadiancreepies@gmail.com
✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)—a grassroots collective working to improve access to abortion and reproductive healthcare across the Niagara Region. NRJ provides financial support, transportation, and emotional care to those seeking essential services. Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing niagarareproductivejustice@gmail.com.
Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:
📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath
▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path
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Edited by Kyle McDonnell
