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[crimetime911]

The Scary Truth About Being LGBTQ Back Then!

In this powerful episode, Mel revisits the tragic 1988 murder of Prince Edward Island schoolteacher Byron Carr—once a shocking cold case, now forever altered by a breakthrough arrest.

Episode Highlights:

The crime: On November 11, 1988, Byron Carr was found murdered in his Charlottetown home—strangled and stabbed after a consensual encounter with another man. At the crime scene, chilling words were scrawled on the wall: “I WILL KILL AGAIN.

Impact on the LGBTQ community: Carr lived during an era of secrecy. Police acknowledged that LGBTQ+ individuals often had to hide their identities, forcing them into dangerous isolation.

Cold case resolution after 35 years: In January 2024, using advanced genetic genealogy and forensic testing on underwear found at the scene, investigators identified and arrested Todd Joseph Gallant (aka Todd Joseph Irving), now 56. He’s been charged with first-degree murder and interfering with human remains.

Emotional aftermath: Police described Carr’s killing as one that “shook the province to its core,” and the arrest brings long-overdue answers to his grieving family and friends.

Why This Episode Matters: This isn’t just a crime story—it’s a testament to how justice can finally emerge even decades later, especially when technology meets the long-held courage of marginalized communities.

Content Warning: This episode discusses murder, LGBTQ prejudice, and graphic violence. Listener discretion is advised.

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[crimetime911]

The Scary Truth About Being LGBTQ Back Then!

What happens when hate strikes in small towns—and justice goes unanswered?

In this compelling episode, Mel dives into the unsolved murder of Byron Carr, a beloved schoolteacher from Prince Edward Island whose tragic death in 1988 remains a haunting mystery linked to his identity.

Episode Highlights:

The life and community impact of Byron Carr, whose disappearance and death left an enduring void on PEI.

The chilling timeline of events surrounding his murder and the unresolved questions that linger more than three decades later.

Reflections on how being LGBTQ during that era meant navigating fear, prejudice, and invisibility—even in places considered safe.

Mel’s heartfelt investigative approach that uncovers underlying societal pressures and the broader implications of a community’s silence.

Why This Episode Matters: It’s not just a crime story—it’s a powerful reminder of how hate and exclusion rob communities of connection, and how unresolved grief can echo across generations.

Content Warning: This episode deals with unsolved homicide and trauma and may be upsetting to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

Subscribe & Engage: ► Listen to Crime Time 911 with Mel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more ► Subscribe for more deeply researched, emotionally resonant true-crime storytelling ► Share your thoughts: What do you think held this case back—and what would justice look like now?