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
#613: Jessica - Feb. 17, 2026
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Jessica, Age 37
London, Ontario
February 17, 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 2 True Crime. A podcast remembering every woman and girl killed by men in acts of femicide in Canada since 2020. 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 are looking at the killing of Jessica from London, Ontario. On February 17th, 2026, Jessica's body was discovered near an apartment building in downtown London. Evidence from court documents showed that someone placed her body inside garbage bags and left it behind a dumpster. Police arrested 55-year-old Rondell and charged him with one count of improper or indecent interference with a dead body. While the investigation into the exact circumstances of the killing is still ongoing, records indicate that Rondell lived at the property where Jessica was discovered. Police noted that Jessica had not been reported missing prior to the discovery. One friend expressed confusion about her presence at that location as she had no known ties to the area. Jessica was a 37-year-old mother of four. Her mother, Angela Rose, remembered her as a deeply compassionate person with a pure soul and a huge heart. Jessica's friend Caroline described her as an angel with a huge heart who was always busy helping others. Following her death, a candlelight vigil was held in her honor.
SPEAKER_01Thank you for listening. This 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 in 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.