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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 secret from his prison guards; he wasn't allowed to speak to the media.
In Calls From a Killer, from CBC’s Uncover, Arlene unearths secrets that have been buried for decades.
Secrets about Olson's crimes, about how police failed his young victims and their families — and why law enforcement paid a psychopathic serial killer $100,000.
With Nathaniel Frum — Peter's grandson — Arlene exposes hard truths about a forgotten tragedy, a bungled investigation, the loved ones left behind, and the mind of a killer.
About UNCOVER: Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime.
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 secret from his prison guards; he wasn't allowed to speak to the media.
In Calls From a Killer, from CBC’s Uncover, Arlene unearths secrets that have been buried for decades.
Secrets about Olson's crimes, about how police failed his young victims and their families — and why law enforcement paid a psychopathic serial killer $100,000.
With Nathaniel Frum — Peter's grandson — Arlene exposes hard truths about a forgotten tragedy, a bungled investigation, the loved ones left behind, and the mind of a killer.
About UNCOVER: Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime.
Nathaniel Frum is the grandson of legendary journalist Peter Worthington. He has been involved in various journalistic endeavors and is known for his work in uncovering truths about significant historical events and figures. In this podcast, he collaborates with Arlene Bynon to reveal the secrets surrounding the case of Clifford Olson.
Nathaniel Frum is the grandson of legendary journalist Peter Worthington. He has been involved in various journalistic endeavors and is known for his work in uncovering truths about significant historical events and figures. In this podcast, he collaborates with Arlene Bynon to reveal the secrets surrounding the case of Clifford Olson.
Arlene Bynon is a seasoned journalist known for her investigative reporting. She gained prominence through her work with CBC, where she recorded jailhouse calls with Clifford Olson, one of Canada's most notorious serial killers. Her reporting has uncovered deep-seated secrets about Olson's crimes, law enforcement failures, and the impact on victims' families.
Arlene Bynon is a seasoned journalist known for her investigative reporting. She gained prominence through her work with CBC, where she recorded jailhouse calls with Clifford Olson, one of Canada's most notorious serial killers. Her reporting has uncovered deep-seated secrets about Olson's crimes, law enforcement failures, and the impact on victims' families.
Peter Worthington was a legendary Canadian journalist and editor, renowned for his work in investigative journalism. He contributed significantly to Canadian media and was involved in uncovering many important stories. In this episode, he is mentioned as a collaborator with Arlene Bynon during her reporting on Clifford Olson.
Peter Worthington was a legendary Canadian journalist and editor, renowned for his work in investigative journalism. He contributed significantly to Canadian media and was involved in uncovering many important stories. In this episode, he is mentioned as a collaborator with Arlene Bynon during her reporting on Clifford Olson.
Clifford Olson was a Canadian serial killer who was convicted of murdering eleven children in the 1980s. He became infamous for his heinous crimes and the psychological manipulation he exerted over his victims and their families. Olson's case drew significant media attention and raised questions about police procedures and the treatment of serial offenders in Canada.
Clifford Olson was a Canadian serial killer who was convicted of murdering eleven children in the 1980s. He became infamous for his heinous crimes and the psychological manipulation he exerted over his victims and their families. Olson's case drew significant media attention and raised questions about police procedures and the treatment of serial offenders in Canada.
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The country is shocked to learn that a serial killer has been paid by the police - $100,000 in return for the locations of his murder victims.
Even as decades have passed, opinions are split on this controversial deal. Was Clifford Olson rewarded for his heinous crimes, or was this necessary to stop the killing? And what do the architects of the deal think about it today?
The country is shocked to learn that a serial killer has been paid by the police - $100,000 in return for the locations of his murder victims.
Even as decades have passed, opinions are split on this controversial deal. Was Clifford Olson rewarded for his heinous crimes, or was this necessary to stop the killing? And what do the architects of the deal think about it today?
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S33 E3: The Mounties Always Get Their Man | Calls From a Killer
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Hosts of this podcast episode
Peter Worthington
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Arlene Bynon
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
Clifford OlsonCanadian serial killersRCMPcold callstrue crimeinvestigationmurderpolice failurepsychopathic killer
It’s the summer of 1981 and the RCMP have their sights set on Clifford Olson, who is well known to them as a career criminal and informant.
As police investigate, kids continue to be taken. Kids like Judy Kozma, a 14-year-old who never made it home from her shift at McDonald’s. By the time he’s finally arrested, Olson has murdered at least eleven young people.
The RCMP’s case against him is weak - until Olson proposes a deal.
In the present day, Arlene speaks to family members of those he killed.
It’s the summer of 1981 and the RCMP have their sights set on Clifford Olson, who is well known to them as a career criminal and informant.
As police investigate, kids continue to be taken. Kids like Judy Kozma, a 14-year-old who never made it home from her shift at McDonald’s. By the time he’s finally arrested, Olson has murdered at least eleven young people.
The RCMP’s case against him is weak - until Olson proposes a deal.
In the present day, Arlene speaks to family members of those he killed.
In British Columbia’s lower mainland, children are disappearing. Families are terrified as the local RCMP attempts to find out who is preying on vulnerable kids.
At a time when both the public and the police don’t know how to deal with a serial killer, Clifford Olson slips through the cracks.
‘They called him the Candyman.’
In British Columbia’s lower mainland, children are disappearing. Families are terrified as the local RCMP attempts to find out who is preying on vulnerable kids.
At a time when both the public and the police don’t know how to deal with a serial killer, Clifford Olson slips through the cracks.
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S33 E1: The Olson Tapes | Calls From a Killer
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Arlene BynonPeter WorthingtonNathaniel Frum
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
serial killersClifford OlsonCanadian crimeprison phone callsjournalismcold callsunsolved mysterieslaw enforcement failure
Arlene Bynon answers a collect call. On the other end of the line is Clifford Olson: a man convicted of killing eleven children and teenagers in the 1980s. The oldest of them, eighteen. The youngest of them, nine. During years of secret phone calls from his prison cell, he tells this young journalist things he hasn’t told anyone else.
Decades later, Nathaniel Frum dusts off a box of old tapes inherited from his late grandfather. When he hears Arlene’s voice, he knows he needs to find her.
And they both know that this forgotten story needs to be told.
Binge all 7 episodes of this season right now, early and ad-free, by subscribing here.
Arlene Bynon answers a collect call. On the other end of the line is Clifford Olson: a man convicted of killing eleven children and teenagers in the 1980s. The oldest of them, eighteen. The youngest of them, nine. During years of secret phone calls from his prison cell, he tells this young journalist things he hasn’t told anyone else.
Decades later, Nathaniel Frum dusts off a box of old tapes inherited from his late grandfather. When he hears Arlene’s voice, he knows he needs to find her.
And they both know that this forgotten story needs to be told.
Binge all 7 episodes of this season right now, early and ad-free, by subscribing here.
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 revealed.
In Uncover: Calls From a Killer, Arlene, joined by Nathaniel Frum, will expose what Olson told her, what police got wrong, and why authorities paid a serial killer $100,000.
Episode 1 is coming May 20, 2025. Binge all episodes early and ad-free by becoming a subscriber here.
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 revealed.
In Uncover: Calls From a Killer, Arlene, joined by Nathaniel Frum, will expose what Olson told her, what police got wrong, and why authorities paid a serial killer $100,000.
Episode 1 is coming May 20, 2025. Binge all episodes early and ad-free by becoming a subscriber here.
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