Too True Crime
Since 2020, there have been at least 580 women and girls killed by men in acts of gender-related violence across the country. This is called femicide. Too True Crime is a podcast series designed to show the relentless regularity of femicide in Canada with an episode for each woman or girl who has died by femicide in Canada in the past six years.
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Too True Crime
#611: Crystal - Feb. 7, 2026
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Crystal, Age 18
Winnipeg, Manitoba
February 7, 2026
This episode discusses the murder of an Indigenous woman in Canada. We want to acknowledge that this death is not an isolated incident, but part of a larger, ongoing crisis.
We recognize the systemic injustices—including colonialism, racism, and inadequate institutional responses—that contribute to this crisis. We encourage listeners to learn more about the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and to support the calls for justice outlined in its final report found here: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca
For more ways to show your support, including education and volunteering, visit tootruecrime.com.
If you or someone you know is in immediate risk of violence, please call 911 or visit sheltersafe.ca to access safety and help in your area.
Welcome to Two True Crime, a podcast remembering every woman and girl killed by men in acts of femicide in Canada since 2020. These episodes tell the stories of over 580 gender-related killings, and the numbers are still rising. Before we begin, a content warning. This episode may contain graphic descriptions of male violence against women and girls and may not be suitable for all listeners.
SPEAKER_00Today we remember the femicides of Tiana and Crystal that took place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. On Saturday, February 7th, 2026, fire crews responded to a two-story home just before 10 a.m. Rescuers found Tiana, age 18, and Crystal, age 48, in critical condition. Both women later died from their injuries. Police arrested Douglas, a 30-year-old relative of the victims, and charged him with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of arson with disregard for human life. The killing followed a dispute that erupted inside the home where 19 people were present. Douglas left the house after the argument but returned to set the porch on fire. The flames engulfed the house quickly, forcing emergency crews to rescue several inhabitants. Investigators determined the act was deliberate, as the perpetrator knew multiple people were inside when he started the blaze. Police said it was miraculous that there weren't more injuries. Both Tiana and Crystal were members of the Garden Hill First Nation. Crystal was a mother and grandmother. Tiana was a friend to many and remembered as someone who cared deeply about everyone she came in contact with. Thank you for listening.
SPEAKER_01This story is part of the wider crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls who continue to face disproportionate rates of violence in Canada. Find more resources in our show notes or call the support line at 1-844-413-6649. Join the Canadian Femicide Observatory in asking the Government of Canada to officially recognize femicide and declare femicide an epidemic in Canada at 2TruCrime.com. Each episode is based on publicly available information and may not necessarily depict the complete story of each woman's life and death. If you or someone you know is an immediate risk of violence, please call 911-211 or visit endingviolencecanada.org to access safety and help in your area. The Canadian Femicide Observatory does not profit from any stories featured on this podcast.