The Unsolved Death of Florence Deeks

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The Unsolved Death of Florence Deeks Step into the shadows of Ontario’s past with Ontario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast.In this chilling installment of "Historical True Crime Tuesday," host Jay Nicoll transports you to the quiet streets of 1928 Toronto, where a summer day turned deadly for Florence Deeks. A respected educator and aspiring author, Florence was found lifeless in her bathroom on August 17, her body slumped against the tub, hands clenched, and a gas heater hissing in the corner. The official verdict? Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. But the details don’t sit right.Why was a heater running on a warm August morning? Who was the mystery man seen arguing with Florence days before her death? And what about the faint cherry-red tint to her lips, the clenched fists hinting at a struggle—or something more sinister?Florence’s family refused to accept the ruling. Her brother George, a barrister, pointed to the oddities: a library book on gas appliances checked out the day before, a lawsuit against H.G. Wells that threatened to expose literary giants, and whispers of a cover-up. Was this a tragic mishap, a desperate suicide, or a calculated murder to silence a woman who dared too much?Unravel the clues. Challenge the story. Seek the truth.Join Jay Nicoll as he digs into this nearly century-old enigma, piecing together the life of a brilliant woman, the strange circumstances of her death, and the family’s relentless fight for justice. Tune in to Ontario Cold Cases and decide for yourself: what really happened to Florence Deeks? Some mysteries refuse to stay buried.Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice.Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us for updates and more: @OntarioColdCasesOntario Cold Cases - Wordpresshttps://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/Ontario Cold Cases - Substackhttps://substack.com/@ontariocoldcaseFor more videos subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/@OntarioColdCases?sub_confirmation=1@PlayMorePods#OntarioColdCases, #NicollInvestigations , #canadiancrime , #ColdCasePodcast , #ontariocrime, #OntarioMysteries , #PodcastMystery , #truecrimepodcast , #unsolvedmysteries, #ontario, #TrueCrimeCanada, #TrueCrimeOntario, #CanadianMysteries, #canada, #truecrime, #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic, #Murder, #Homicide, #Missing, #ColdCases, #Toronto, #FlorenceDeeks, #DrLauraBennett, #HGWells, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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