The Richardson Family Murders
ALBERTA
A two-part series.
One Sunday in Medicine Hat, Alberta, a little boy peered through the window of a neighbour’s home. He discovered a scene so horrific it would shock even seasoned police officers. But there was one family member missing—a 12-year-old girl. As a frantic search for her began, the case took an even darker turn.
The intention of this series is to take a look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and explore how it impacted the community.
Additional content warning: this series includes the death of a child. Please take care when listening.
Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.
Part 2 of this series will be released to everyone in a week.
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Credits:
General script consultant: Carol Weinberg
Audio editor, voice of disclaimer: Krosby Audio
Senior producer: Lindsay Eldridge
Research: Haley
Writing, additional research, narration, sound design: Kristi Lee
Music credits:
Theme songs: We Talk of Dreams
All other music from Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions.
Sources
Court document:
2008 ABQB 201 (CanLII) | R. v. Steinke | CanLII
News archives:
Collection of articles and trial reporting published by the Calgary Herald and accessed via newspapers.com
Collection of articles and trial reporting published by the Globe and Mail
Collection of Canadian Press articles and trial reporting published by the Toronto Star
Book:
Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family, 2010, by Robert Remington and Sherri Zickefoose
Other sources:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229041672/jean-marc-richardson#view-photo=264236037
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229041690/debra-richardson
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229041698/tyler_jacob-richardson
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/love-drove-accused-killer-to-slay-girlfriend-s-family-jury-hears-1.761675
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/freedom-awaits-woman-convicted-of-murder-at-age-12
https://www.thesudburystar.com/2016/05/07/young-killer-clears-final-hurdle
Reddit threads:
Unverified AMA: when I was a child, I was tried for the murder of my family with my abuser. AMA : r/AMA
https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1cb4a5c/comment/l0ybjf8/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AllThatIsInteresting/comments/1hfog1p/in_2006_12yearold_jasmine_richardson_and_her/
https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/nrjns2/the_richardson_family_murders_then_12_year_old/
https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1k5zkkh/today_marks_19_years_since_the_richardson_family/