In 1989, students at the Ecole Polytechique in Montreal were looking forward to their Christmas break. But the hopes and dreams of 14 ambitious young women were shattered that day by a gunman on an ideologically driven rampage. We’ll pay tribute to the dead and we’ll also look at why he did it. Marc Lépine wanted to be a martyr, but he made himself into a monster. As we’ll learn, things are rarely black and white. Thanks for listening! Here’s how you can get in touch with comments and suggestions:Twitter: @PrashsMurderMap Email:
prashsmurdermap@gmail.comCredits:Research, writing, narration and audio arrangement by PrashDisclaimer read by JessicaCharacter Voices: Jessica and EricRecommended Podcasts:True Crime Island
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https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3611-dark-timesStay The Course by Kevin MacLeodLink:
https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5048-stay-the-courseScreen Saver by Kevin MacLeodLink:
https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saverA Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink:
https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760-a-very-brady-specialAll music by Kevin Macleod as per License:
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sources:Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada website
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