66: Evil in Ontario - The Abduction of Tori Stafford | Shades of Murder: A True Crime Podcast

66: Evil in Ontario - The Abduction of Tori Stafford

“Only a monster could commit such an act of pure evil."

When two depraved, twisted minds crossed one another’s paths, they would embark on a plan of true evil. Their cruel, sick desires would lead to one of the most horrific crimes in Canadian history. This is the case of killer couple Terri-Lynne McClintic and Michael Rafferty.

Content Warnings: Child Abduction, Murder, Rape, Substance Abuse, Child Homicide, Sexual Violence against a child

Key Themes: Killer Couples, Sexual Predator, Female Offenders, Social Control Theory, Corrections Canada, Mandatory Release Program, Children's Aid Services, The Faint Hope Clause, Indigenous Healing Lodges

Resources:

If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or issues of mental health, please reach out for help.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health - 1800-662-HELP 24/7 or visit samhsa.gov

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual abuse, please reach out for help:

1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text START to 88788

Sexual assault - rainn.org 1800-656-HOPE

In Canada:

Visit endingviolencecanada.org for crisis helplines and services in your region

For Substance Abuse in the Ontario region, contact Connexontario 1-866-531-2600

Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence Contact 866-863-0511

Research for Episode 66 includes:

⁠⁠⁠www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/terri-lynne-mcclintic-now-2018-1.4837484