The Dark Side of Santa Claus: Bruce McArthur's Holiday Horrors

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This very mysterious case was suggested to us by a subscriber.
He’s considered the most prolific murderer in Toronto and Canada's oldest known serial killer. He targeted men who-much like himself-had to hide who they were from their families.
Then he buried them with a smile while some innocent couple watched him do their landscaping, all while describing him as jolly, cheerful, and kind-just like Santa Claus.
What are your thoughts on this case? Have you heard of other similar cases around the holidays?
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. You just never know the people around you. Happy holidays folks.
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  • @JE4-1
    @JE4-16 ай бұрын

    The fact that he was a traveling salesmen makes me think that a lot more deaths are connected to him than the ones we know about.

  • @helenawarren1530

    @helenawarren1530

    6 ай бұрын

    Definitely!! 💯

  • @victoriacat3017
    @victoriacat30176 ай бұрын

    Anytime there is an association between something that is supposed to be happy and a tragedy, it makes it worse. Santa is a happy thing. Creepy.

  • @kimberlypatton205
    @kimberlypatton2056 ай бұрын

    As a retired professional horticulturist, this guy makes me sick. I cant imagine homeowners knowing they had dead bodies right there within eyesight.

  • @catherinecole3978
    @catherinecole39786 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Chris. As a Canadian, i found that your research was very well done on this case. These men were all very vulnerable for the most part. Bruce Mc Arthur preyed on them over a number of years with no one having a clue to what he was up to, which is really scary when you come to think of it. Though Canada does not have the death penalty, the worst of the worst will remain in prison for the rest of their lives. A little aside, the couple whose planters were used to hide the remains of these poor men, decided not to move away afterwards. This had been their dream house where they planned to live out their golden years. They decided to stay and bring peace and love back to their home and garden.

  • @blindovision
    @blindovision6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for telling me this story so succinctly and well. I live right near Toronto, and remember hearing the story a lot. But never as well told as you. Chris, you are amazing.

  • @leesashriber5097
    @leesashriber50976 ай бұрын

    So great to see you Chris!! Please give a hello to Amy!! I've been recovering from the inevitable. Eight months of trying to save my leg from a botched surgery finally defeated me. I had a below the knee amputation two weeks ago. I'm trying to adjust and that means catching up with my True Crime Recaps. 🎄🧑‍🎄❄️☃️ Goodness!! Even Santa isn't safe! I'd love to try and understand what makes these repulsive people tick. It's deplorable!! Great recap 😊

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi Leesa. Sorry to hear about your leg! You sound like you are keeping a positive attitude. You must be a very strong person! I will say hello to Amy and we will both keep good thoughts for you. love to know that TCR is helping you heal!⭐️ Thank you.❤️

  • @miriamiuricich6636

    @miriamiuricich6636

    6 ай бұрын

    So sorry to hear of your plight but I am glad you are staying strong and catching up on the TCR stories. I hope you have a happy holiday season and that the New Year brings you good health and joy.

  • @hoosierflatty6435
    @hoosierflatty64356 ай бұрын

    A traveling sock salesman? That's a thing?

  • @VernSherris

    @VernSherris

    6 ай бұрын

    Apparently.

  • @melissam3101
    @melissam31016 ай бұрын

    I remember this story well.. So sad what these innocent home owners never knew. I was born and raised in Toronto so its nice to see stories be covered. If you have a chance do one of Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmolka if you haven't already

  • @therealdeal3672

    @therealdeal3672

    6 ай бұрын

    Pretty sure they did those two.

  • @lisacolledge7624
    @lisacolledge76246 ай бұрын

    A travelling SOCK salesman! 😂 I wonder if or what he used to model them. 😮 And then Chris says "the gayberhood"...😂😂 If that's a common term, ive never heard it before. Love ya Chris.! You're awesome at this. ❤

  • @jemrawc
    @jemrawc6 ай бұрын

    Chris, you told this disturbing and horrendous story accurately and properly. I lived in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) at the time this was happening and when learning of Bruce’s guilt. I honestly thought that I knew exactly what happened from the constant police and news coverage. Surprisingly, Chris just schooled me on aspects I wasn’t aware of. Cheers 🍻 to Chris and Amy for there brilliant, accurate and spot on analysis telling of not only this case, but every case they cover! ❤ from Shannon PS WTF is a traveling sock salesman? Must admit that I literally lmao hearing that! Must admit I’d never heard of this career before!

  • @VTPSTTU
    @VTPSTTU6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the recap. Evil people are found in every community.

  • @therealdeal3672
    @therealdeal36726 ай бұрын

    Yikes! Never heard this one. I did notice it's another Bruce in a Santa costume. Apparently they are not to be trusted! ❤

  • @sweetz187
    @sweetz1876 ай бұрын

    Omg this is the first one I’ve seen from u guys that’s from Canada and this case was only an hour away from me. Thanks for yet another good video. Happy holidays everyone

  • @VernSherris
    @VernSherris6 ай бұрын

    Good evening, TCR Fam. “Happy holidays”, indeed, Chris. So… Bruce McArthur… Well, he was most likely was killing gay men way back in the ‘70’s, for the very reasons you stated in the narrative, Chris. So, it really wouldn’t surprise me at all. And hopefully, he’ll die in prison. He should never, EVER be let out, under no circumstances whatsoever. Thanks for the video, Chris. Be genuine and take care of one another, TCR Fam.

  • @MustangSally7259
    @MustangSally72596 ай бұрын

    Never heard of this one! ❤❤👍....gotta keep a close eye on your landscaper! 😉😉

  • @BellaRae805
    @BellaRae8056 ай бұрын

    Amazing channel excellent work as always 💙❤️💫💫💫💫🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗thank you

  • @brebradford288
    @brebradford2886 ай бұрын

    I love your recaps. Ive never got to hear this story. Great job 👏

  • @emtagget3486
    @emtagget34866 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas ⛄🎁 from Australia 🦘

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy holidays!

  • @delmicortave
    @delmicortave6 ай бұрын

    How scary and really lucky that guy was saved so close to being killed, I would avoid any dating app after that

  • @shahrzad4975
    @shahrzad49756 ай бұрын

    Happy Holidays as well to the Awesome couple of True Crime Recaps 💞💞

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy Holidays to you too!

  • @janacollins-maguire4942
    @janacollins-maguire49426 ай бұрын

    Happy Holidays Amy & Chris and thanks for the recap!! ☮️💜

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy Holidays to you, and thank you for watching!

  • @diannshowers9129
    @diannshowers91296 ай бұрын

    WOW! Thats just insane.

  • @Deep_Blue_Sapphire
    @Deep_Blue_Sapphire6 ай бұрын

    Happy holiday, Chris & Amy! Love your content.

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy holidays!

  • @MyUnfilteredDiary
    @MyUnfilteredDiary6 ай бұрын

    I just love this man charisma!!!

  • @Paula-po9kx
    @Paula-po9kx6 ай бұрын

    Thank you Chris.

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    🙏🏻

  • @jesclifford88
    @jesclifford886 ай бұрын

    Never trust a man named Bruce dressed as Santa..got it. This is the second one you’ve covered so far 😮

  • @susanprendergast7384

    @susanprendergast7384

    6 ай бұрын

    Who was the other one?

  • @Em-mr6wu
    @Em-mr6wu6 ай бұрын

    You say "Toronno" like a Canadian. Merry Christmas eh?

  • @ion4mar455
    @ion4mar4556 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing another story. Thank God they caught that monster. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you guys. Keep up the good work.

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy holidays!

  • @MrsABC7997
    @MrsABC79976 ай бұрын

    Great recap! I've never heard about this guy! Now I get to worry about the lawn care guy!😂😂😂

  • @BRIDGETTWC
    @BRIDGETTWC6 ай бұрын

    Hey Chris! Merry Christmas ❤

  • @VernSherris

    @VernSherris

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy holidays, Bridgett!

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Bridgett!

  • @BRIDGETTWC

    @BRIDGETTWC

    6 ай бұрын

    @@VernSherris Happy holidays to you too!

  • @VernSherris

    @VernSherris

    6 ай бұрын

    @@BRIDGETTWC Thank you, Bridgett. See you soon.

  • @firstlast5690
    @firstlast56906 ай бұрын

    The shirts?? The shirts???? How many times must I ask where you get your shirts. I'll still watch your videos after I'm informed. So, no worries.

  • @cherylmoore3349
    @cherylmoore33496 ай бұрын

    Interesting story disturbing and 😮

  • @car6294
    @car62946 ай бұрын

    Wow hahaha happy holidays for you as well !!🎉

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy holidays!

  • @Peaceandlove20240
    @Peaceandlove202406 ай бұрын

    This is very close to home. I use to party in the village

  • @judybrown7601
    @judybrown76016 ай бұрын

    I am so sorry.

  • @sherriannrzm4590
    @sherriannrzm45906 ай бұрын

    Wow. Children relatives. Sick

  • @tiffanyharrell757
    @tiffanyharrell7576 ай бұрын

    So he's basically a John Wayne Gacy2.0

  • @albertangeloro5832
    @albertangeloro58326 ай бұрын

    we can't dismiss his parent's & their religion making him the sicko he was.

  • @msc8663
    @msc86636 ай бұрын

    Oh yea hi Vern💕

  • @IndigoYouTube
    @IndigoYouTube6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for bringing this case to light. It still bothers Torontonians that this happened here. It was poorly handled by police for a long time before they took the concerns of the community seriously.

  • @Sisyphusquit
    @Sisyphusquit6 ай бұрын

    So much easier to get away with killings when your victims are living a seceret life.

  • @ashandemi
    @ashandemi6 ай бұрын

    Hey Chris! 🩷

  • @VernSherris

    @VernSherris

    6 ай бұрын

    Hello, Ash. Good evening, Emi.

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    Hey there!

  • @oneangrycanadian6205
    @oneangrycanadian62056 ай бұрын

    This is no bs my buddy I work with was best friends which his kids. He was freaked when he heard their father was a serial killer.

  • @goosebxmps
    @goosebxmps6 ай бұрын

    he murdered my neighbours good friend Andrew Kinsman. very surreal. i have the book Missing From The Village and i tried reading it but found it really grim as i live in Toronto as well, im gonna try to give another go tho

  • @leVraiQuasar
    @leVraiQuasar6 ай бұрын

    457K..... we need to share people! to help them to get the 500K they totally deserve. (sorry bad english)

  • @kina8575
    @kina85756 ай бұрын

    I do remember hearing about the story and as another Canadian I also agree he did a very good job. I really wish homophobia would end.

  • @thetravellingtokers6385
    @thetravellingtokers63856 ай бұрын

    👍🤓

  • @therealdachshunddjangosmom
    @therealdachshunddjangosmom6 ай бұрын

    Hey y’all! ❤

  • @VernSherris

    @VernSherris

    6 ай бұрын

    Good evening, therealdachshunddjangosmom. Happy holidays.

  • @therealdachshunddjangosmom

    @therealdachshunddjangosmom

    6 ай бұрын

    @@VernSherris hey 👋 happy holidays your way, too!!! 🎄

  • @VernSherris

    @VernSherris

    6 ай бұрын

    @@therealdachshunddjangosmom Thank you, therealdachshunddjangosmom. And Merry Xmas to you, too.

  • @therealdachshunddjangosmom

    @therealdachshunddjangosmom

    6 ай бұрын

    @@VernSherris ❤️😍❤️

  • @alankeith7866
    @alankeith78666 ай бұрын

    Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!!!

  • @TrueCrimeRecaps

    @TrueCrimeRecaps

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy holidays!

  • @andrew285
    @andrew2856 ай бұрын

    the canadian gacy or something?

  • @webadage
    @webadage6 ай бұрын

    saNta = sataN

  • @lindabrawley4369
    @lindabrawley43696 ай бұрын

    Uffda

  • @DaveSCameron
    @DaveSCameron6 ай бұрын

    Bruce, the Spruce Gooser from the Gaybourhood.. 🤣

  • @firstlast5690
    @firstlast56906 ай бұрын

    I'm not gonna dye my hair gray and take your job.

  • @ivannovotny4552

    @ivannovotny4552

    6 ай бұрын

    You wish...!!

  • @msc8663
    @msc86636 ай бұрын

    It a shame that gay people have fought so hard to make ut ok to love whoever tou want to have trashed today in America same as black people Mexican or ant other cultures and women all being ripped away by bigots. Sorry for rsnting but this all angers me. Love is love and spread love not hate. Love you Chris and Amy. Be ki d and be safe. 💕💕💕💕

  • @juicyjules7409
    @juicyjules74096 ай бұрын

    Jolly fat man aha 😮😢💔💔💔💔👿😡🙏

  • @diannshowers9129
    @diannshowers91296 ай бұрын

    Ya know everyone has their differences and opinions but u just DON'T go out and kill people. I guess by the end we will know why he did ALL this

  • @shinigamiryuk5315
    @shinigamiryuk53156 ай бұрын

    Chrissy poo please change the background the blue kills the eyes also you had it for years change it up homie

  • @patrickmcdaniel8123
    @patrickmcdaniel81236 ай бұрын

    So the parents religious hatred of homosexuals didn't play any part in this?

  • @sexysonia45
    @sexysonia456 ай бұрын

    The name Santa is really Satan. Do your history 💯. Do a video on the real history of Christmas. I'm waiting

  • @rileyfuckingrifle

    @rileyfuckingrifle

    6 ай бұрын

    LOL

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