The Unsolved Death of Florence Deeks

Step into the shadows of Ontario’s past with Ontario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast

Ontario Cold Cases

May 13, 2025

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The Unsolved Death of Florence Deeks

Step into the shadows of Ontario’s past with Ontario Cold Cases - Canada's True Crime Podcast

In this chilling installment of "Historical True Crime Tuesday," host Jay Nicoll transports you to the quiet streets of 1928 Toronto, where a summer day turned deadly for Florence Deeks. A respected educator and aspiring author, Florence was found lifeless in her bathroom on August 17, her body slumped against the tub, hands clenched, and a gas heater hissing in the corner. The official verdict? Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. But the details don’t sit right.

Why was a heater running on a warm August morning? Who was the mystery man seen arguing with Florence days before her death? And what about the faint cherry-red tint to her lips, the clenched fists hinting at a struggle—or something more sinister?

Florence’s family refused to accept the ruling. Her brother George, a barrister, pointed to the oddities: a library book on gas appliances checked out the day before, a lawsuit against H.G. Wells that threatened to expose literary giants, and whispers of a cover-up. Was this a tragic mishap, a desperate suicide, or a calculated murder to silence a woman who dared too much?

Unravel the clues. Challenge the story. Seek the truth.

Join Jay Nicoll as he digs into this nearly century-old enigma, piecing together the life of a brilliant woman, the strange circumstances of her death, and the family’s relentless fight for justice. Tune in to Ontario Cold Cases and decide for yourself: what really happened to Florence Deeks? Some mysteries refuse to stay buried.

Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice.

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