Alex Kress

Producer

Author Archives

• ‘A terrible failure’: Child psychologist condemns publication of Nova Scotia 911 tapes

  Frank Magazine, which published the 911 calls, said it stands by its decision to publish because it's "in the public interest." The magazine has moved the audio behind its paywall.

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  Jun 4, 2021
• Son of Nova Scotia shooting victims expresses ‘disgust’ over publication of 911 tapes

  Surviving family members of Nova Scotia shooting victims, politicians and leaders of a public inquiry are condemning publication of 911 recordings by local magazine.

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  Jun 3, 2021
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• Episode 13: How ending child abuse and improving mental health care could prevent mass shootings

  Researchers found 92 per cent of mass shooters experienced childhood maltreatment, and 80 per cent were in crisis at the time of the shooting.

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  Apr 12, 2021
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• Episode 12: In the Dark

  In this episode of 13 Hours we introduce the final victim of the killing spree and explore the links between gender-based violence and mass murder.

  Crime

  Mar 29, 2021
• Episode 11: Collision Course

  In Episode 11 of 13 Hours we trace the gunman’s movements during the last full hour of the killing spree and introduce more of the victims.

  Crime

  Mar 15, 2021
• RCMP radio system overwhelmed during search for Nova Scotia gunman: watchdog

  The police watchdog found Nova Scotia's emergency radio system was overwhelmed during the search for the gunman last April, causing breakdowns in communication.

  Crime

  Mar 10, 2021
• Bonus Episode: Surveillance video shows RCMP officers at scene of Nova Scotia fire hall shooting

  Surveillance video from the Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade hall shows two RCMP officers carrying semi-automatic weapons. The officers will not face criminal charges.

  Crime

  Mar 3, 2021
• Watchdog recommends no charges against RCMP officers who shot at Nova Scotia fire hall

  The two RCMP officers who opened fire on a Nova Scotia fire hall during the manhunt for gunman Gabriel Wortman will not face charges, investigators conclude.

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  Mar 2, 2021
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• Episode 10: Firefighters ‘terrorized’ by RCMP during search for Nova Scotia gunman still have no answers

  More than 10 months after two RCMP officers fired shots at the Onslow Belmont fire hall, volunteer firefighters say they still don't have answers from police.

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  Mar 1, 2021
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• Episode 9: Too Little, Too Late

  Episode 9 of 13 Hours: Too Little, Too Late, we explore the RCMP's communication with the public and the fact that no emergency alert was issued.

  Crime

  Feb 15, 2021
• Episode 8: Daybreak

  Newly discovered audio recordings of police radio communications show the RCMP was worried about a possible ambush while searching for the gunman in Portapique, N.S., last April.

  Crime

  Feb 1, 2021
• Episode 7: ‘To my dear friend Gabriel Wortman’ – How the Nova Scotia killer got his guns and wealth

  Documents contain details of the decades-long business and personal relationship between Tom Evans and Gabriel Wortman, who killed 22 people in an April 2020 shooting spree.

  Crime

  Jan 18, 2021
• Episode 6: Communication Breakdown

  In this episode, we explore what the RCMP did and didn't do to get help from local law enforcement and the military when searching for the gunman.

  Crime

  Jan 4, 2021
• Episode 5: Injustice Collector

  In Episode 5 of '13 Hours,' we explore the gunman's history of disputes and violence toward others, including attempts to warn police about his behaviour.

  Crime

  Dec 21, 2020
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• Episode 4: Red Flags

  Online purchases made by the Nova Scotia gunman were flagged as items that could be used to facilitate 'domestic terrorist activities.' What did police know?

  Crime

  Dec 7, 2020
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• Episode 3: Emergency Response

  Police and paramedics responded to the killing spree in Nova Scotia last April, setting up perimeters, caring for victims and searching for the gunman.

  Crime

  Nov 23, 2020
• RCMP theory of when Nova Scotia gunman escaped scene of first killings has changed

  An unexpected revelation from police about when the Nova Scotia gunman fled the scene of the first killings is sparking criticisms of the RCMP's response to the shooting.

  Crime

  Nov 11, 2020
• Episode 2: Stolen Dreams

  In this episode of of 13 Hours we introduce more of the victims and explore the evolving theory of how the gunman managed to evade police.

  Crime

  Nov 9, 2020
• Episode 1: A Shattered Quiet

  In this episode of of 13 Hours we introduce the community of Portapique, N.S. and try to piece together the frantic first moments after police arrived on the scene.

  Crime

  Nov 9, 2020