The Village

by CBC
120

In the early 1990s, as AIDS tightens its grip on major cities around the world, the relative safety of Montreal’s nightlife becomes a magnet for gay men. But when they start turning up dead in hotel rooms, beaten lifeless in city parks, and violently murdered in their own homes, the queer community has more to fear than the disease. While the city’s police force dithers over the presence of a serial killer, a group of queer activists starts making connections, and rises up to start a movement that would end up changing thousands of lives. Hosted by Francis Plourde. For the best in true crime from CBC, ad-free, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.

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  • tabbyokapi
    Victim centered and incredibly informative
    The history of gay Toronto mirrors America’s queer history and this podcast is such an important discussion of gay history. My Gen Z children don’t realize how recent the complete erasure of queerness was. How in my own young adulthood complete persecution existed. This podcast mostly ignores the killer and lovingly looks at the life and community of the victims.
  • panvega
    Interesting material, confusing show
    I really want to like this show. The topics that are covered are crucial. But it doesn’t feel cogent. Season 1 was set up like an investigation into the murders and then it wasn’t. Switching fro Aurelia to Cassandra felt really confusing in season 2. I think the host is still green and learning how to put together a narrative that has the broader culture context and I’m excited for his next project (whatever that is) but he’s not there yet.
  • joe-nfl
    It’s ok
    I listen to a lot of podcasts ... season 1 of this was fantastic... I made it thru episode 1 here and it was ok ..it was slow...I was very interested in the subject matter but it just wasn’t keeping my interest ...
  • TC Idaho 59
    Very informative
    This podcast is professional and informative regarding the struggles of the trans community. I hope someday we can all respect one another and live together in peace.
  • EllisStrong
    Fn AMAZING!!!
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  • Carnation fan club
    Pride
    This podcast brings me to tears. And makes me smile with pride and resilience.
  • Lio#1
    Truly excellent
    This podcast (season one and the first ep of season two so far) deals with some very disturbing subject matter, but in a way that isn’t sensational and shows nothing but compassion. It incorporates a lot of stories about people’s lives around the crimes, both those of the victims and those who knew them, while bringing attention to these awful events and the bungling of their investigation. At many times, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, hearing all the stories being told feels more good than bad, despite the sadness. Very well produced and focuses on the accounts of those who really know these stories.
  • McWalkerson
    I don’t exactly see it the same way…..
    The “System” did not fail these dudes. They knew exactly what they were getting into. Such is life.
  • Akminer
    Excellent
    Justin Ling is my favorite investigative reporter. Great presentation of a difficult subject. He is respectful and thoughtful.
  • Happygoddess
    Excellent content
    Great investigative story. Well documented and presented in a very fair way. Hearing the actual voices of the people interviewed makes this so very real. Can’t say enough good things about the style, content and the presentation of a story that needs to be told. I’m blown away. I heard about this podcast when I listened to The Doodler podcast. I’m so glad to have heard about it.
  • deanandtweetwee
    True investigative reporting
    Justin Ling is one of the best investigative journalists of the newer generation. He walks the walk, digs deep and is meticulous with his research.
  • jsullynn
    Love!
    Excellent work!! Only thing I have is I wish the episodes were labeled or numbered
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