Laurie Schamber, JD, is a Canadian author and commentator sharing books, podcasts, personal stories and perspectives on true crime, politics, public opinion—and whatever else catches her attention. Drawing on a legal background and a lifelong curiosity about people, systems and the stories we tell, she looks beyond easy answers and invites thoughtful, candid conversation. Expect analysis, personal reflection, humour and the occasional unexpected detour.
Under Scrutiny examines the people, organizations and issues that deserve a closer look.
Through public records, documented evidence and independent research, I explore not only the facts behind each investigation but also the broader political and sociological questions they raise.
Under Scrutiny | Investigation 001 | Part 07 Some people arrive in an organization with very little public history behind them. Shawn Beauvais-MacDonald is not one of those people. He…
Under Scrutiny | Investigation 001 | Part 06 For the past several installments of this investigation, Second Sons Canada has been examined largely through what it chooses to show the…
There is a legitimate conversation to be had about the Cornell Seven case. There are disputed facts. There are questions about consent, intoxication, changing accounts, investigative decisions, due process and…
Under Scrutiny | Investigation 001 | Part 05 There is a temptation, when investigating an organization like Second Sons Canada, to look immediately for what is hidden. Private chats. Internal…
Under Scrutiny | Investigation 001 | Part 04 Second Sons Canada tells the public what it is: a Canadian men’s nationalist organization centred on fitness, camaraderie, activism and mutual support.…
Under Scrutiny | Investigation 001 | Part 03. Second Sons Canada built its name around a historical story: the eldest son inherited, while the second son was forced to go…
Laurie Schamber is a Canadian author writing about books, public opinion, memoir, true crime and life as she sees it.
Lindsay Clancy: Evidence and Public Opinion
The evidence the jury heard—and the case the internet decided. Explore my examination of the Lindsay Clancy trial, the evidence presented in court, and the competing narratives that took shape online.
A life less ordinary—and the stories I probably shouldn’t tell. Explore my candid memoir of family, relationships, adventures and embarrassing mishaps, told with blunt honesty, humour and a willingness to laugh at myself.
