In Part One, we shared Aspen Pallot’s vibrant life and the devastating impact of intimate partner violence.

Now, in Part Two, we follow her family’s painful journey through the Canadian justice system—a process that felt cold, slow, and disconnected. The trial hinged on intent: was Solaris Day guilty of second-degree murder or manslaughter?

In the end, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to just two years in custody.

Then, in March 2024, Aspen’s family was retraumatized when Solaris was linked to another violent crime.

This episode examines the court’s decision, the system’s failures, and the ongoing toll on those left behind.

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This week on True North True Crime, we’re joined by Jordan from The Nighttime Podcast to examine the troubling and still-unfolding case of Lily and Jack Sullivan, two young siblings who vanished from their rural property in Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia, on the morning of May 2, 2025.

According to their parents, six-year-old Lily and four-year-old Jack may have wandered off while the couple was napping with their 16-month-old child inside the home. A massive search was launched, involving helicopters, drones, police dogs, and over 160 trained volunteers covering more than five square kilometers of dense terrain. Despite extensive efforts, no trace of the children has been found.

While the RCMP have been issuing frequent and detailed updates, public interest has fueled intense speculation and online misinformation. In this episode, we team up with Jordan to walk through the confirmed timeline, clear up what’s true and what’s not, and explore how digital discourse can complicate already delicate investigations.

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Aspen Pallot was 19 years old when she was murdered by her boyfriend, 22-year-old Solaris Day, on October 3, 2018, in Richmond, British Columbia. In this first episode of a two-part series, we focus on Aspen’s life—who she was, how she loved, and the deep bond she shared with her family.

Aspen’s loved ones stood by her as she navigated a relationship that had become increasingly heavy. They extended care and compassion not just to Aspen, but also to Solaris—a young man who would ultimately cause unimaginable harm.

Through interviews with Aspen’s grandmother Roxanne and her uncle Randy, we hear about the vibrant, loving person she was—and how her loss continues to shape their lives.

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