the Murder of Paul Schmidt (the Starbucks stabbing) and the piece of crap that filmed it
Published: March 23, 2026
Duration: 48:32
This week on The Canadian Gothic, we’re revisiting a case that continues to unfold in the headlines.
Due to travel, we’re taking a short break from new releases, but rather than leave you without an episode, we’re bringing back our coverage of the murder of Paul Schmidt, a shocking and deeply disturbing act of violence that unfolded in downtown Vancouver on March 26, 2023.
In broad daylight, outside a busy Starbucks, Paul was attacked and killed following a brief confrontation while standing with his young daughter. The incident, which...