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Calls From a Killer

CBC
Clifford Olson
True Crime
British Columbia
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RCMP
Child Abduction
Murder Investigation
CBC
Ethics In Law Enforcement
Canadian Journalism
Judy Kozma
Simon Partington
Canada
Peter Worthington
Kingston Penitentiary
Hitchhiking
Victims' Families
Domestic Violence
Child Murder
Seattle Green River Killer

What does a reporter do when they receive a cold call from one of the most horrific serial killers in Canadian history?

The killer: Clifford Olson, who murdered at least eleven children in the 1980s. The reporter: Arlene Bynon, who recorded her jailhouse calls with Olson for years.

Alongside legendary journalist Peter Worthington, Arlene spent hundreds of hours on the phone with Olson. It was kept... more

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The voice of a killer. The truth uncovered.

For years, journalist Arlene Bynon took forbidden jailhouse calls from notorious murderer Clifford Olson. Hundreds of hours of secret recordings — hidden from prison guards and the public — are now being r... more

Arlene’s patience with Clifford Olson is wearing thin until he says something truly shocking: he’s stolen a handcuff key and plans to escape.

And that’s just one of many ways he’s twisted the justice system to his advantage.

In the present day, Arl... more

Clifford Olson is serving eleven life sentences for killing eleven children. By now, Arlene has been speaking to him for years and is starting to understand this serial killer - and starting to suspect he’s guilty of more murders.

Now, she just need... more

After months speaking to Clifford Olson, Arlene is still searching for answers. So she turns her attention to his mysterious wife: the woman who received the ‘cash for bodies’ payout.  

She’s been attacked by the media and faces the scorn of the pub... more

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Recent Guests

Kathy Lamberton
Friend of Verna Bajerky, who went missing and is suspected to be one of Olson's victims.
Episode: E6: The Others
Wendy Bajerky
Mother of Verna Bajerky.
Episode: E6: The Others
Bridget Cosma
Sister of one of Olson's victims, Judy Cosma
Episode: E4: Cash for Bodies
Sharon Rosenfeld
Mother of Darren, one of the victims
Episode: E4: Cash for Bodies
Terry Carson
Parent of one of Olson's victims, Terry Lynn Carson
Episode: E4: Cash for Bodies
Trudy Court
Sister of victim Ada Court
Episode: E4: Cash for Bodies
John Hall
Crown Prosecutor in the Olson case
Episode: E4: Cash for Bodies
Judy Kozma
Sister of murder victim Judy Kozma, sharing personal anecdote about her sister's disappearance
Episode: E3: The Mounties Always Get Their Man
Peter Worthington
Legendary journalist and grandfather of Nathaniel, known for his ties with the RCMP
Episode: E3: The Mounties Always Get Their Man

Hosts

Arlene Bynon
Journalist and radio host known for her investigative reporting and interviews with one of Canada's most infamous serial killers, Clifford Olson.
Nathaniel Frum
Co-host and producer, who sheds light on the impact of his grandfather's journalistic work and personal connections to the crimes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Amazing Podcast

    Thank you to those that put together this podcast and the CBC. It was gripping. It was Very sad and a frightening period. I lived in Vancouver during that time But it should be out there so that people are aware of the devils that are out there! Thank you CBC! You are a Canadian Gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Foreverkate77
    Canadaa month ago

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#217
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#147
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#167
Denmark/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#170
Norway/True Crime

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E5: Joan
Q: In what way did the public perceive you during and after the trial?
Joan felt she was marginalized and judged harshly, seen as the 'silent wife' who benefited from her husband's despicable acts, despite her own struggles.

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What is Calls From a Killer about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content typically revolves around the deeply chilling narrative of Clifford Olson, a notorious Canadian serial killer responsible for the deaths of various children in the 1980s. Through a series of recorded jailhouse conversations between journalist Arlene Bynon and Olson, listeners are invited to explore his manipulative mindset, the dark complexities of his crimes, and the catastrophic failures of the justice system that allowed him to operate unchecked. Notably, the investigation delves into the morally distressing cash-for-bodies deal made with Olson, revealing how law enforcement traded financial compensation for crucial information about his victims. The series spotlighting various personal accounts from victims' families further... more

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1. Kathy Lamberton
2. Wendy Bajerky
3. Bridget Cosma
4. Sharon Rosenfeld
5. Terry Carson
6. Trudy Court
7. John Hall
8. Judy Kozma

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