A student investigator breaks a case wide open

Case 285: Louise Ellis

*** Content warnings: Domestic violence ***
When freelance writer Louise Ellis disappeared after leaving her Ottawa home on April 22 1995, the person leading the search for her was her devoted partner, Brett Morgan. But Brett’s criminal background made investigators suspicious and he found himself feeling more like a suspect than a victim.

When he was approached by an aspiring private investigator named Marie Parent, the case suddenly took a very different turn…

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Narration – Anonymous Host
Research & writing – Erin Munro
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Production and music – Mike Migas
Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn

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[tullochgorum]

Social worker here. Please NEVER get yourself involved with any man who has a record of violence against women. You won't reform them or save them - you will simply become their next victim. A close friend knew an Irish woman who fell in love with a murderer and married him while volunteering as a prison visitor - a little like Louise with Brett. These psychopaths can be very charismatic. He murdered her a few days after his release...

[kskssxoxskskss]

If authorities had properly prosecuted his violence against his first partner, both murder victims would have been saved.

[mushroom]

Marie literally danced with death to help bring justice to a missing woman she never met. It's all thanks to her selflessness and dedication for the case. RIP Louise.

[hatuletoh]

This story reminds me of the parable about the woman who found the injured rattlesnake and nursed it back to health. After many weeks of caring for the snake it was finally well, and when the woman reach down to touch it just as she had been doing for weeks, the rattlesnake bite her. When the woman asked, "why would you do that to me after I took you in when you were hurt and nursed you back to health?" The snake replied, "you knew I was a snake when you picked me up."

[hardhitter]

Dang respect to Marie. She went right in with who she believed, or at least suspected, of being the killer and did a good job.

[lisas]

Casefile Presents is the Gold Standard for True Crime Documentaries and Podcasts. The "voice" has a hypnotic quality that I listen to at night both to hear an interesting story and to help me wind down and sleep. Most other true crime podcasts are disappointing after hearing Casefile Presents.

[Wolffeathers]

Maria spent so much time with a violent misogynistic murder, found Louise's body, closed the case for them, and all they gave her was a few thousand dollars. What a slap in the face. She risked her life! Those investigators should be kissing the ground she walks on...

[mirzamay]

Psychopathy isn't something that ever goes away. It's very hard to understand for normal people, but especially for good people who have a lot of empathy and try to understand everyone.
The problem with understanding everyone is that you really can't. You can learn things though. Unfortunately by the time some souls learn about true Psychopathy it's starting at their end and their ender before the real truth hits home.
Rip to the souls who learned it that way 🙏. May the next world reflect the kindness you possess.

[MiMiiViVi]

Yey! I think I've listened to over 250 Casefile podcasts so far and each one is great. I'm definitely a fan waiting for each new Saturday release. Thank you ❤

[michellesartori]

Im never this early but very grateful for the upload. I just love your narration. Take care now from country NSW Australia.

[terinunes]

This is so crazy please stay away from ex prisoners ladies

[michaelwalker]

One of the best 4 shows on YouTube. With Ballen, WhyFiles and That chapter.

[mollymuch]

The first 5 minutes I would’ve run and never looked back

[candyrainable]

Good day Casefile....Just getting off from a long overnight shift. Im ready to go to bed listening to the best nararator in true crime podcasts. Bravo My Friend, and Thank you for another great one. 😊🙏🏼👍✌

[KellyinMemphisDD]

Excellent script and narration, enjoyed this immensely 🤗

[_CR_]

This voice, with its accent and its cadence, is one I could listen to for hours even if it were reading the telephone directory

[HB-iqbl]

Brave sleuth, she could have been murdered as well

[lornasmith]

Hi from Canada.. 4:08am 😵‍💫 can’t sleep. Often thought you might investigate & Perhaps you might look into a “famous” case and portray it on your show??

David Milgaard (July 7, 1952 – May 15, 2022) was a Canadian man who was wrongfully convicted for the 1969 of the rape & murder of a nursing student. There is a lot of press and a book about this devastating and lengthy case.
LOVE THE SHOW! Appreciate the Research, & diligence to truth.
Cheers from MANITOBA CANADA 🇨🇦

[gothempress]

I just found your channel and really enjoyed the way you deliver the story. It was well written and unembellished. This is a very sad story that you reported very well. Subbed.

[teamjones]

Happy casefile Saturday! It's raining outside now time to relax and listen to casefiles. Much love from Detroit