We’re baaack, and boy is this one a doozy.

In this episode, we examine one of Canada’s most controversial and emotionally charged legal cases: the killing of Tracy Latimer by her father, Robert Latimer.

In 1993, Latimer ended his 12-year-old daughter’s life, stating he did so to end her suffering caused by severe cerebral palsy. What followed was a legal battle that divided the country, raising difficult questions about mercy killing, disability rights, parental authority, and the limits of compassion under the law.

We walk through the facts of the case, the trials and appeals, and the public reaction that turned Robert Latimer into both a symbol of mercy for some and a symbol of injustice for others. Most importantly, we center the conversation on Tracy Latimer herself and the broader implications this case continues to have on discussions about euthanasia, caregiving, and the value of disabled lives.

This episode contains sensitive material. Listener discretion is always advised.

Sources:

True Crime Canada: Real Canadian Cases, Adrian Langenscheid.

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-latimer-case https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Latimer

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/robert-latimer-25-years-later-1.5360711

https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2001/2001scc1/2001scc1.html