Strangers in the Dark: The Murder of Sarnia Teacher Noelle Paquette

On New Year’s Eve 2012, beloved kindergarten teacher Noelle Paquette disappeared after leaving a party alone. Less than two days later, her body was discovered in a wooded area outside Sarnia, Ontario, brutally taken by two strangers with a twisted fantasy that turned into a nightmare. In this episode of Serial Napper, I unravel the disturbing and heartbreaking case of Noelle Paquette: a woman remembered for her kindness, selflessness, and radiant spirit. You’ll hear how a nurse and a 19-year-old man connected through a BDSM fetish website and plotted an unthinkable crime. I take you through the investigation, shocking confessions, and the emotional courtroom impact statements that left a community shaken. But this isn’t just a story of tragedy. It’s also a story of legacy. Noelle’s memory lives on through Noelle’s Gift Foundation, which has raised over $150,000 to support children and families in need, just as Noelle did during her life. This episode is graphic and emotionally intense, so listener discretion is advised. Visit Noelle's Gift: https://noellesgift.ca/ Sources: https://nationalpost.com/tag/noelle-paquette/ https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/trial-for-murder-of-noelle-paquette-victim-impact-statements/ https://theobserver.remembering.ca/obituary/noelle-marie-paquette-1073461253 https://www.theobserver.ca/2014/05/02/crown-seeking-to-have-lawyer-removed-in-noelle-paquette-first-degree-murder-case https://truecrimetime.com/fetlife-murders/ Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices