The Detectives

Season 3, Episode 7: The Cottage Country Killer

A detective uncovers a pattern of escalating crimes that suggest a serial killer is operating in cottage country. Airdate: February 20 on CBC TV and CBC GEM.

A detective uncovers a pattern of escalating crimes that suggest a serial killer is loose in cottage country

AIRDATE: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020

Toronto couple Ian and Nancy Blackburn are found strangled to death in the trunk of their car. Detective Doug Grady soon connects the murders to a series of break-ins in Ontario's cottage country. Before long, it becomes clear that a serial killer is on the loose and looking to kill again. Will Grady be able to identify the monster and put a stop to the killings before another victim is claimed?

Why is this case important? 

This episode sheds light on the almost-forgotten story of one of Canada's most prolific and terrifying serial killers, the Cottage Killer — a man who spent the winter of 1991-1992 terrorizing the tranquil countryside north of Toronto.

About the detective

Detective Doug Grady (Peter Outerbridge) and Detective Conan Lawson (Romaine Waite) approach a suspect's home. (Amanda Amato)

Retired Detective Sergeant Doug Grady served with the Toronto Police Service for nearly 36 years. He spent 15 of those years as Acting Unit Commander of the Homicide Squad. He has also worked as a uniform constable, sergeant, inspector, and as Operations Officer for the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit. 

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