The 1946/1947 murder trial of Evelyn Dick remains the most infamous in Canadian history. Evelyn was arrested for the murder of her husband, John, after his torso was discovered with his head and limbs sawed off and evidence of burning in her home's furnace. Her acquittal was later overturned when the remains of her infant son, given up for adoption years prior, were found encased in cement under the floorboards. Despite being acquitted of her husband's murder, Evelyn was sentenced to 11 years in prison for the murder of her son. She was released in 1958, but her whereabouts after that remain unknown.
Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story
The infamous Evelyn Dick murder trial, a sensational case in Canadian history, unfolded in 1946-1947. Following the discovery of her husband John's mutilated remains, with only his torso found, Evelyn was accused of his brutal murder. The investigation revealed the gruesome absence of his he...
