In June 1959, 12-year-old Lynne Harper disappeared from the small community of Clinton, Ontario. Two days later, her body was found in a wooded area near a rural concession road. What followed was one of the most infamous wrongful convictions in Canadian history.
Steven Truscott, a 14-year-old classmate, was arrested, charged with Lynne’s murder, and sentenced to death — all within weeks. For decades, Steven fought to clear his name, facing a justice system that refused to admit its mistakes. His case became a landmark example of wrongful conviction, influencing public opinion, legal reform, and how Canada handles cases involving young offenders.
In this episode, we revisit the murder of Lynne Harper and the conviction that changed the life of Steven Truscott. We’ll explore the flawed investigation, the trial’s key evidence, and how Steven’s fight for justice unfolded over nearly half a century.
For a deeper look into this case, we recommend the book Until You Are Dead by Julian Sher: https://www.amazon.ca/Until-You-Are-Dead-Truscotts/dp/0676973817
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