Episode 18 - The Unsolved Murder of Jason MacCullough

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What if tragedy struck just steps from your home, leaving an entire community grappling for answers? This episode takes you through the heartbreaking story of Jason McCullough, a 19-year-old university student from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, whose promising life was cut short by a senseless act of violence. We recount the events of that fateful night on August 28th, 1999, exploring Jason’s background, his kindness, and the bitter shock that enveloped his family and friends upon discovering his untimely death. Listen as we unravel the circumstances that led to this unsolved murder, and the profound impact it has continued to have on the Dartmouth community.
Join us as we reflect on the indelible mark Jason left behind, and the ongoing efforts to seek justice. Through the poignant memories of his cousin Vanessa and the relentless pursuit of answers by Jason's parents and the Halifax police, we paint a vivid picture of a community united in grief and determination. Learn about the annual Jason McCullough Memorial March and a scholarship in his name, both serving as beacons of hope and calls to end youth violence. Hear from Jason's father, Alan, as he shares his struggle with loss and his message of unity against senseless violence, ensuring that Jason's legacy reverberates through time.
References

https://www.halifax.ca/home/news/police-continue-investigate-murder-jason-maccullough-9

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/jason-maccullough-homicide-remains-unsolved-20-years-later-1.5262987

https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/jason-maccullough

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/father-of-murder-victim-jason-maccullough-still-searching-for-answers-20-years-later-1.4568441

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/hundreds-turn-out-for-jason-maccullough-march-1.1149658

https://www.thestar.com/halifax/twenty-years-since-losing-son-in-act-of-violence-dartmouth-man-says-annual-walk-makes/article_51806db0-63b6-5c01-9f5f-6997ca12f9bb.html

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