The Murder of Minnie Callan

The Murder of Minnie Callan

On a freezing night in Norman’s Cove, a brutal attack leaves the small coastal town shaken to its core. As police investigate, a twisted plot starts to unravel…


The intention of this episode is to honour the victim of a harrowing crime that was largely ignored by the media at the time, and resulted in harmful rumours.

Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.


*Additional content warning: this case contains some details of graphic violence. Please take care when listening.


Recommended reading:

The Murder of Minnie Callan: A True Newfoundland Crime Story by Tom Gruchy, 2018.

Court document: 1987 CanLII 5192 (NL SC) | R. v. Butt | CanLII


Canadian True Crime donates monthly to those facing injustice.

This month we have donated to the organizations that stage the In Her Name Vigil:

First Light St John's Friendship Centre

NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre

St John's Status of Women Council


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Full list of resources, information sources, credits and music credits:

See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes

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