The Cheapskate (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Summary
This episode details the 1988 murder of Wilfred Goudreau in Ontario, Canada, who was stabbed to death in his bathroom. Detective Wayne Frechette investigates, initially suspecting a hired hitman, Richard Boucher, who was seen fleeing the scene. The case unravels when police discover Wilfred’s savings were being drained by his girlfriend, Agat Brasheau. Agat hired Richard to kill Wilfred for his money, using his own funds to pay for the hit.
Topics discussed
Intro: Strange man in sporting goods store and ads
Wilfred Goudreau's frugal life and morning routine
The murder night: Neighbor witnesses suspect fleeing
Police discover Wilfred's body in the bathroom
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Detective Frechette arrives to lead the homicide investigation
Interview with Agat: Family history and potential motives
Clues found: Bloody boots and abandoned blue pickup truck
Suspect identified: Richard Boucher, a drug dealer
Investigating family suspects: Ex-wife Rachel and son Paul
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Richard Boucher arrested and interrogated by Frechette
The sting operation: Revealing the mastermind behind the murder
The truth: Agat hired Richard to kill Wilfred for his money
Outro, credits, and final sponsor messages
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