Episode 166 - Persecution Complex - The Renfrew County Murders
The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories
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Basil Cusac's Second Murder
Basil Cusac murdered a woman he felt had wronged him. He then went on the rampage, killing two more women before being caught. Basil was arrested at a picnic area outside Ottawa by police tactical unit.
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A grim monument stands in Renfrew County by the banks of Ontario’s Petawawa River, where three steel sculptures bend gracefully towards a stone inscribed, with the names of over two dozen murdered women.
The Women’s Monument commemorates lives lost at the hands of men since 1969 and in 2016, it added three more.
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Research & Writing:
Matt Snell
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Featured Podcast:
Body to Burial - https://www.bodytoburial.com
Sources:
CBC: 1 year after triple killing, grief weighs heavily on Wilno victims' friends, family
CBC: Basil Borutski's history of violence
CBC: Don't be afraid to help perpetrators, murder victim's daughter tells inquest
CBC: Dozens gather for memorial to honour women killed in Wilno area 1 year ago
CBC: Homicide victim annoyed at handyman, colleagues tell murder trial
CBC: Nathalie Warmerdam described as woman with 'courage, integrity'
CBC: Police didn't know killer stalked murder victim, triple homicide inquest hears
CBC: Renfrew County, site of major inquest, declares intimate partner violence an epidemic
CBC: Reports of domestic, intimate partner violence continue to rise during pandemic
CBC: The Basil Borutski trial in pictures
CBC: What the courts knew about Basil Borutski before he murdered 3 women
Chatelaine: The Renfrew County Murders Are Not An Anomaly
Chatelaine: What the Renfrew County murders tell us about rural violence
CTV News: 'That is a lie': Basil Borutski calls Judge a liar and says he’s 'not guilty' during courtroom rant
CTV News: Inquest into Ottawa Valley triple-murder hears from victims' family members
CTV News: Victim services worker tried to warn woman about Borutski on day of murder
End Violence Against Women Renfrew County: We Remember
Nathalie Warmerdam Obituary
Ottawa Citizen: Early intervention might have helped triple murderer Basil Borutski, victim's daughter tells inquest
Ottawa Citizen: Friends, family remember Anastasia Kuzyk, one of three women slain last month
Ottawa Citizen: Son fled Wilno-area house as mother tried to escape gunman
Ottawa Citizen: Third victim Carol Culleton had just retired
Pembroke Observer: Borutski went looking for a fourth victim on day of rampage
Pembroke Observer: Timeline: From 1982 to 2015, a history of Basil Borutski
The Wilno Tavern Website
Toronto Star: Accused killer Basil Borutski says in video women, police lied to get him sent to jail
VICE: Basil Borutski Found Guilty Of Murdering His Ex-Girlfriends
Wikipedia: Pembroke, Ontario
Wikipedia: Wilno, Ontario
YouTube: The Fifth Estate—Basil Borutski and the Wilno Murders: Circle of Fear
YouTube: Basil Borutski full police interview: triple murderer details deaths in interrogation tape
The Women’s Monument commemorates lives lost at the hands of men since 1969 and in 2016, it added three more.
How to support:
For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon
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Website
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Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self.
Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness
PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad
Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG
Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free!
CrimeCon Appearances:
Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount.
CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk
CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com
Research & Writing:
Matt Snell
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Featured Podcast:
Body to Burial - https://www.bodytoburial.com
Sources:
CBC: 1 year after triple killing, grief weighs heavily on Wilno victims' friends, family
CBC: Basil Borutski's history of violence
CBC: Don't be afraid to help perpetrators, murder victim's daughter tells inquest
CBC: Dozens gather for memorial to honour women killed in Wilno area 1 year ago
CBC: Homicide victim annoyed at handyman, colleagues tell murder trial
CBC: Nathalie Warmerdam described as woman with 'courage, integrity'
CBC: Police didn't know killer stalked murder victim, triple homicide inquest hears
CBC: Renfrew County, site of major inquest, declares intimate partner violence an epidemic
CBC: Reports of domestic, intimate partner violence continue to rise during pandemic
CBC: The Basil Borutski trial in pictures
CBC: What the courts knew about Basil Borutski before he murdered 3 women
Chatelaine: The Renfrew County Murders Are Not An Anomaly
Chatelaine: What the Renfrew County murders tell us about rural violence
CTV News: 'That is a lie': Basil Borutski calls Judge a liar and says he’s 'not guilty' during courtroom rant
CTV News: Inquest into Ottawa Valley triple-murder hears from victims' family members
CTV News: Victim services worker tried to warn woman about Borutski on day of murder
End Violence Against Women Renfrew County: We Remember
Nathalie Warmerdam Obituary
Ottawa Citizen: Early intervention might have helped triple murderer Basil Borutski, victim's daughter tells inquest
Ottawa Citizen: Friends, family remember Anastasia Kuzyk, one of three women slain last month
Ottawa Citizen: Son fled Wilno-area house as mother tried to escape gunman
Ottawa Citizen: Third victim Carol Culleton had just retired
Pembroke Observer: Borutski went looking for a fourth victim on day of rampage
Pembroke Observer: Timeline: From 1982 to 2015, a history of Basil Borutski
The Wilno Tavern Website
Toronto Star: Accused killer Basil Borutski says in video women, police lied to get him sent to jail
VICE: Basil Borutski Found Guilty Of Murdering His Ex-Girlfriends
Wikipedia: Pembroke, Ontario
Wikipedia: Wilno, Ontario
YouTube: The Fifth Estate—Basil Borutski and the Wilno Murders: Circle of Fear
YouTube: Basil Borutski full police interview: triple murderer details deaths in interrogation tape
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