Voices for the Victims
Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.
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Hosted by Australia’s queen of true crime, Meshel Laurie, the show airs Sundays from 6–7pm on KIIS, unpacking the cases everyone’s talking about. From headline making crimes and celebrity scandals to the trials dominating the news, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT
Tara Brown, senior reporter for 60 Minutes, joins us to unpack the Epstein files.
We focus on her documentary The Reckoning: Inside the Epstein Files, exploring the network and influence of Jeffrey Epstein, the experiences of survivors, and the fall
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Tara Brown, senior reporter for 60 Minutes, joins us to unpack the Epstein files.
We focus on her documentary The
Have you ever wondered what kind of person could defend a murderer?
Have you ever wondered what kind of person does autopsies for a living?
On today's episode, you're about to meet one of each.
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Have you ever wondered what kind of person do
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Brenden Abbott is one of Australia’s most infamous bank robbers, a figure whose crimes, repeated prison escapes, a
Brenden Abbott is one of Australia’s most infamous bank robbers, a figure whose crimes, repeated prison escapes, and years spent evading capture throughout the 1990s turned him into something of an outlaw legend.
To unpack the story behind both the
Sarah Kopp was groomed from the age of 15 by her high school PE teacher, Paul Grealy, beginning an unlawful relationship that continued into adulthood.
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Sarah Kopp was groomed from the age of 15 by her high school PE teacher, Paul Grealy, beginning an unlawful relati
Former homicide detective Jeff Maher talks to us about the case that finally exposed Australian serial killer Peter Dupas.
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Former homicide detective Jeff Maher talks to us about the case that finally exposed Australian serial killer Pete
Julie Hatton was 22 years old when she died from a gunshot wound at Darreen Station in 1978, leaving behind her 10-week-old daughter, Natalie.
While her death was ruled a suicide, Natalie questions that conclusion, pointing to missing evidence and c
On March 19, 2004, Brianna Maitland’s car was discovered backed into an abandoned farmhouse known as the Dutchburn House, with personal items left behind but no sign of the 17-year-old.
Brianna had been building an independent life, working two job
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On March 19, 2004, Brianna Maitland’s car was discovered backed into an abandoned farmhouse known as the Dutchburn
In 2007, Australia was captivated by the two week run of father and son outlaws Gino and Mark Stocco. They evaded police by driving laps around the southern states of Australia, while social media went wild with sightings and memes.
Eventually, they
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In 2007, Australia was captivated by the two week run of father and son outlaws Gino and Mark Stocco. They evaded
Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by Australian police after seven months on the run, following the fatal shooting of two officers, Neal Thompson and Vadim De Waart-Hottart, at his rural Porepunkah property last August.
Authorities say the 5
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Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by Australian police after seven months on the run, following the fatal s
This is part 2 of our conversation with former Homicide Detective, Charlie Bezzina about the lesser known cases from his 38 year career with Victoria Police.
You can listen to part 1 "Episode 737: Strange Investigations with Charlie Bezzina" here.
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Yesterday, (March 25th 2026), the Albanese Government introduced legislation known as the Survivors Law, aimed at preventing convicted child sexual abusers from using superannuation to shield assets from unpaid court-ordered compensation.
If passed
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Pauline Sowry disappeared from Wollongong’s northern suburbs in December 1993 at the age of 49.
An inquest in 200
Pauline Sowry disappeared from Wollongong’s northern suburbs in December 1993 at the age of 49.
An inquest in 2008 found she likely died after a reported sighting the following year, yet her body has never been located, and the case has continued to
David Cammarata’s childhood best friend is currently a forensic patient in a secure psychiatric facility. He was found not guilty of the machete murder of his own brother at a suburban shopping centre and of stalking and attempting to murder David, b
David Cammarata’s childhood best friend is currently a forensic patient in a secure psychiatric facility. He was found not guilty of the machete murder of his own brother at a suburban shopping centre and of stalking and attempting to murder David, b
In 2016, a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at a birthday party in the small western Victorian town of Balmoral.
The case divided the close-knit community and led to a complex legal process involving an appeal, a retrial and a key witn
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In 2016, a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at a birthday party in the small western Victorian town
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Carol Williams, The energetic healer who was such an integral part of Jim Cosgrove's search for Frank McGo
During Jim Cosgrove's childhood, a young man from his neighbourhood named Frank McGonigle disappeared without a trace. At various times throughout his life, Jim has been drawn back and retraced Frank’s steps, with various fascinating companions, inch
Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower.
She joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to give us an insight into what it's been like since Bower has been released.
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Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower.
She joins us on this episode of Australian
After her rape went unsolved for more than 25 years, Elysha contacted police to have her case reopened. She courageously tells us about what life has been like since her attack when she was 7-years-old, what happened when her case was reopened and wh
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After her rape went unsolved for more than 25 years, Elysha contacted police to have her case reopened. She courag
Award winning journalist Hedley Thomas joins us to discuss Sick to Death, his podcast and bestselling book examining the case of Dr Jayant Patel, the Bundaberg surgeon accused of causing patient deaths after being barred from practising in the United
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Award winning journalist Hedley Thomas joins us to discuss Sick to Death, his podcast and bestselling book examini
Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi, Indiana. About 40 minutes later, Libby posted a picture on her Snapchat account showing Abby carefu
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Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, ju
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John Friedrich was a mysterious figure in 1980s Australia who transformed the National Safety Council into a high-
John Friedrich was a mysterious figure in 1980s Australia who transformed the National Safety Council into a high-tech rescue operation while secretly defrauding banks of hundreds of millions.
Walkley Award–winning journalist Marc Fennell joins us t
Meshel Laurie is joined by Australian True Crime's producer Matthew Tankard to discuss the Netflix documentary: The Investigation of Lucy Letby.
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We’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most
We’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most unpredictable investigations from his decades with Victoria Police.
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This is a re-issue of our very first episode of Australian True Crime.
Next week, we’re uploading a brand new episode with Charlie Bezzina, and to celebrate Australian True Crime moving to the iHeart network, we wanted to take a step back to where i
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Ten-year-olds Louise Bell and Michael Black were abducted from their bedrooms in South Australia, years apart, bef
Ten-year-olds Louise Bell and Michael Black were abducted from their bedrooms in South Australia, years apart, before police uncovered the truth about a trusted teacher who was hiding a double life of extreme violence.
An innocent man was wrongly ac
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For this episode of ATC International, we're joined by Jonathan Todd Schwartz.
Jonathan was a leading entertainme
For this episode of ATC International, we're joined by Jonathan Todd Schwartz.
Jonathan was a leading entertainment manager when he embezzled money from his superstar clients to feed his addictions.
And when I say superstar, I'm not exaggerating. B
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Our guest is a foster mother whose daughter has experienced life on both sides of youth crime, as both an offender
Our guest is a foster mother whose daughter has experienced life on both sides of youth crime, as both an offender and a victim.
For personal and legal reasons, we are not naming our guest or her daughter.
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Jason Corbett’s life ended tragically in 2015 when he was killed by his second wife, Molly Martens, and her father, Tom.
In this episode of ATC International, we examine the Netflix documentary A Deadly American Marriage and speak with Jason’s siste
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Jason Corbett’s life ended tragically in 2015 when he was killed by his second wife, Molly Martens, and her father
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In 1986, Sydney nurse Anita Cobby was abducted and murdered after a sexual assault, followed two years later by th
In 1986, Sydney nurse Anita Cobby was abducted and murdered after a sexual assault, followed two years later by the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Janine Balding after she was taken from Sutherland train station.
In the aftermath, the New S
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In 2019, three-year-old New Zealand boy Lachie Jones was found dead in an oxygenation pond near his home, with pol
In 2019, three-year-old New Zealand boy Lachie Jones was found dead in an oxygenation pond near his home, with police ruling it an accidental drowning.
His father, unconvinced by the official finding, sought the help of investigative journalists Mel
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On the December 9th, 1925, a 44-year-old man by the name of Bill Wallace was arrested in Melbourne for the fatal s
On the December 9th, 1925, a 44-year-old man by the name of Bill Wallace was arrested in Melbourne for the fatal shooting of electrician Ernest Williams after a dispute over smoking in a cafe.
Refusing to explain who he was, Wallace was declared unf
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Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found furthe
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Pamela Nathan is a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 40 years’ experience working in prison
Retired Victoria Police Chief Inspector Rob Bailey has seen a lot over the course of his career. Among many other things, he was part of the legendary Victorian armed robbery squad in its heyday, and he was an eyewitness to what remains the most auda
In this episode of ATC International, we're going to the movies. We're looking at the real story behind the 1995 classic film, Dog Day Afternoon, starring Al Pacino.
It's known as a classic heist flick. But the true story is based on the complicated
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In 2005, three bombs exploded in Bali, with two at Jimbaran Bay and a third in Kuta, killing and injuring civilian
In 2005, three bombs exploded in Bali, with two at Jimbaran Bay and a third in Kuta, killing and injuring civilians in an attack that once again targeted popular tourist areas.
The attack came just three years after the 2002 Bali bombings that kille
Veteran journalist and True Crime author Debi Marshall joins us to talk about her book, Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders. It follows on from her Foxtel series and podcast, Frozen Lies.
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Neil Mitchell is a legendary Australian broadcaster and journalist who became one of the youngest editors of an Australian newspaper in 1985 at The Herald.
He went on to write for The Age before beginning his extraordinary 37-year run on 3AW, whe
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This week for ATC International, we travel back to 1999, when the locals of the Yosemite Valley were being terr
This week for ATC International, we travel back to 1999, when the locals of the Yosemite Valley were being terrorised by a serial killer with an exceeding brutality.
Between the months of February and July, Carole Sund, Silvina Pelosso, Juliana S
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Lawyer and advocate Judy Courtin discusses her work representing survivors of institutional child abuse
Today, we're sharing an episode from Sherele Moody's podcast, She Matters. You can click here to listen to more episodes on Apple, or you can find She Matters wherever you listen to podcasts.
You can also sign the "Justice for Kelly" petition her
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Shirley Butler, a 21 year old woman, was found dead just metres from her home in Waverton on Christmas Day 1952
Shirley Butler, a 21 year old woman, was found dead just metres from her home in Waverton on Christmas Day 1952.
Detectives launched an intense hunt for answers and even staged a world first radio re enactment of her final tram ride, while the pr
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Katherine Hayes, CEO of Queensland's Youth Advocacy Centre, offers a frontline view of youth crime shaped by lo
Katherine Hayes, CEO of Queensland's Youth Advocacy Centre, offers a frontline view of youth crime shaped by long term work with young offenders.
She explains why Queensland's adult crime, adult time approach has failed, pointing to high reoffend
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Ben Mansfield and his family were asleep in their suburban Melbourne home when two armed teenagers broke in and
Ben Mansfield and his family were asleep in their suburban Melbourne home when two armed teenagers broke in and committed a burglary in December 2024.
He joins Australian True Crime to talk about the home invasion and his thoughts on what should
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For this bonus episode of ATC International, we bring you a story from the USA.
Amy B. Chesler is an award
For this bonus episode of ATC International, we bring you a story from the USA.
Amy B. Chesler is an award winner blogger, actress and author from Southern California. She's also the host of a podcast called "What Came Next".
She's uniquely q
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David Bartlett is a former Victoria Police detective and Australian Crime Commission investigator with experien
David Bartlett is a former Victoria Police detective and Australian Crime Commission investigator with experience in counter terror work, international drug operations and organised crime.
He shares how early frontline policing, tech skills and
Peter Bryan is often described as one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers and “cannibals”, with most coverage fixated on the grisly details of his crimes.
But how much of that narrative is true?
On this special international bonus epi
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In 2023, Perth grandmother Donna Nelson unknowingly carried almost 2 kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan af
In 2023, Perth grandmother Donna Nelson unknowingly carried almost 2 kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan after being deceived in a romance scam, and was sentenced to six years in prison.
Japanese authorities acknowledged she was manipulated b
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Andrew Stamper, a 40-year veteran of the Victorian Police Service, joins us again to share his experiences from
Andrew Stamper, a 40-year veteran of the Victorian Police Service, joins us again to share his experiences from major investigative roles, the importance of building rapport, and the psychological impact of police work.
Listen to part 1 here.
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This is part two of our two part series with former NSW Police and AFP member, Jason Semple.
Listen to part
This is part two of our two part series with former NSW Police and AFP member, Jason Semple.
Listen to part one here.
We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, o
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Two weeks into his policing career, Jason Semple was left bleeding in a Sydney gutter after being stabbed durin
Two weeks into his policing career, Jason Semple was left bleeding in a Sydney gutter after being stabbed during a violent street confrontation that also claimed the life of his fellow police officer, Peter Forsyth.
The attack in Ultimo in 1998 s
Some of you may recognise the name and voice of this episode’s guest, It’s retired NSW Police Detective Sergeant Damian Loone who featured on Hedley Thomas’s extraordinary podcast The Teacher’s Pet. Damian investigated the 1982 disappearance of Sydne
On January 12th 1970, Three-Year-Old Cheryl Grimmer disappeared from Fairy Meadow Beach. While it’s technically one of Australia’s longest-standing cold cases, Cheryl’s family and the two highly respected former homicide detectives believe they know
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What really goes through a judge’s mind when delivering a sentence? Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry reflects on
What really goes through a judge’s mind when delivering a sentence? Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry reflects on the emotional toll of the role, the intricacies of evidence admissibility, and the ripple effects of high profile cases.
From Erin Pat
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Behind the scenes here at Australian True Crime, we’ve been really proud to assist in the development of a new
Behind the scenes here at Australian True Crime, we’ve been really proud to assist in the development of a new podcast.
It’s called She Matters, a new podcast from award-winning journalist and femicide researcher Sherele Moody.
Each week, She
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In 2018, an NRL Grand Final night in Alva Beach, North Queensland ended in tragedy when 37-year-old Corey Chris
In 2018, an NRL Grand Final night in Alva Beach, North Queensland ended in tragedy when 37-year-old Corey Christensen and 27-year-old Tom Davy were fatally stabbed.
Despite a coronial inquest, serious questions remain about the failures of emerge
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Tracey Connelly was 40 years old when she was murdered in St Kilda in 2013, and despite a $1 million reward, he
Tracey Connelly was 40 years old when she was murdered in St Kilda in 2013, and despite a $1 million reward, her killer has never been found.
While media coverage often centred on her work as a sex worker, she was also a beloved sister, daughter,
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Australia’s dark history of illegal forced adoptions left thousands of mothers and children traumatised.
So
Australia’s dark history of illegal forced adoptions left thousands of mothers and children traumatised.
Somebody’s Daughter is a new podcast uncovering these hidden stories and amplifying the voices of survivors.
It’s co-created by award-win
This episode was originally published on June 19th, 2022.
Australia in the mid twentieth century has a dark history of forced adoption. Women who did not fit the moral expectations of the time (usually those who were young and unmarried) had thei
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Abe Saffron, the original King of the Cross, built an empire through nightclubs, crooked cops, drugs, gambling
Abe Saffron, the original King of the Cross, built an empire through nightclubs, crooked cops, drugs, gambling and vice.
His influence shaped more than fifty years of crime, corruption and intrigue in Australia’s entertainment world.
In Saffr
Behind every act of lone actor violence lies a web of personal, social, and ideological influences.
Consultant forensic psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks explores these dynamics in his book Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors, drawing on research
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Craig Semple is a former New South Wales police officer with 25 years’ experience in high-risk law enforcement.
Craig Semple is a former New South Wales police officer with 25 years’ experience in high-risk law enforcement.
He shares his journey through stress, burnout and, ultimately, recovery, as detailed in his books The Cop Who Fell to Earth and Gettin
Yesterday, (August 26th, 2025), two police officers were shot and killed in the Victorian town of Porepunkah.
The suspected gunman, Dezi Freeman, is still on the run.
Dezi is an alleged "Sovereign Citizen", so today we are re-issuing our epis
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Ashton Kline was just 15 when his father murdered his mother, Viola Margaret Kline, in an arson attack in re
Ashton Kline was just 15 when his father murdered his mother, Viola Margaret Kline, in an arson attack in regional Victoria.
He shares how a promise to his mum to care for his younger brother, Grant, has shaped their lives ever since.
Now a nursing
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Marilyn Burdon was a 70-year-old mother and grandmother who, in 2017, was killed in her Kew home by her former
Marilyn Burdon was a 70-year-old mother and grandmother who, in 2017, was killed in her Kew home by her former partner, Charles Bisucci, who then took his own life.
Despite being banned from owning firearms for over a decade, Bisucci was able to
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In 2019, three
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In 1998 Wollongong was the scene of two brutal murders, former lord mayor Frank Arkell and much-loved shopkeepe
In 1998 Wollongong was the scene of two brutal murders, former lord mayor Frank Arkell and much-loved shopkeeper David O’Hearn, committed by 18-year-old Mark Valera.
The violence continued when Valera’s sister, Belinda van Krevel, arranged the ki
In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was wrongfully convicted of killing her four children - Caleb, Patrick, Sarah, and Laura, and was eventually sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Investigative journalist Quentin McDermott joins us to discuss his new book Me
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Conspiracy theories are reshaping Australian society, with some having devastating real-world consequences.
Conspiracy theories are reshaping Australian society, with some having devastating real-world consequences.
Drawing on years of investigative reporting, Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson explore how online extremism takes hold, the uniquely Australian a
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Rachelle Childs was a 23-year-old woman whose 2001 murder remains unsolved. Her former boss and main suspect, K
Rachelle Childs was a 23-year-old woman whose 2001 murder remains unsolved. Her former boss and main suspect, Kevin Correll, was recently found dead in a hotel room in Thailand.
Journalist Ashlea Hansen has been investigating the case for her pod
Earlier this month, Bradley Murdoch died in Alice Springs Hospital's palliative care unit. This episode is a re-issue of our episode from 2019, "The Falconio Mystery Continues".
Show notes:
Bradley John Murdoch isn't a good man, but did he murde
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Frank Arkell was Wollongong’s long-serving lord mayor and state MP (1974-1991), known for his flamboyant style
Frank Arkell was Wollongong’s long-serving lord mayor and state MP (1974-1991), known for his flamboyant style and tireless advocacy for the city during a period of economic upheaval.
Though widely respected in public, allegations about his priva
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While the Erin Patterson case has drawn widespread attention, it’s far from the only poisoning story in Austral
While the Erin Patterson case has drawn widespread attention, it’s far from the only poisoning story in Australia’s history.
In this episode, Forgotten Australia host Michael Adams joins us to explore other, lesser-known death by poisoning cases
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The mushroom murder trial has concluded with Erin Patterson found guilty of killing her in-laws Don and Gail Pa
The mushroom murder trial has concluded with Erin Patterson found guilty of killing her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, and attempting to murder Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson.
In this episode, co-host of the po
In 2019, Australian man Brenton Tarrant carried out two deadly mosque shootings in New Zealand, live-streaming the attack and claiming to be a "lone actor" driven by white supremacist beliefs.
Investigative reporter Joey Watson questions that lab
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For over 65 years, the Geelong Revival Center, an extremist Pentecostal network led by founder Noel Hollins, ha
For over 65 years, the Geelong Revival Center, an extremist Pentecostal network led by founder Noel Hollins, has faced accusations of being a cult.
With Hollins’ death in 2024, the church remains under strict leadership, sparking calls for invest
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There's been many high profile criminal cases in the courts lately, so we thought it would be the right time to
There's been many high profile criminal cases in the courts lately, so we thought it would be the right time to unlock this ATC Plus subscriber episode with Ljupka Subeska, also known as LJ.
LJ is a criminal lawyer and Principal at Astoria Lawyer
Daniel Wood has been committed to helping Australian families find their missing loved ones through his work with Working Drones Australia.
In this episode of Australian True Crime, guest host and criminologist Dr. Xanthé Mallett explores how Dan
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In 2005, Roslyn Reay was tragically found deceased in her Cooks Hill home by her daughter Mandii after weeks of
In 2005, Roslyn Reay was tragically found deceased in her Cooks Hill home by her daughter Mandii after weeks of no contact.
Roslyn, a well-liked member of the Newcastle community, was a victim of a violent crime that has remained unresolved for
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During World War II, Melbourne hosted American soldiers as part of the Allied effort, and the city enforced "br
During World War II, Melbourne hosted American soldiers as part of the Allied effort, and the city enforced "brownouts"—partial blackouts to obscure urban areas from potential air raids.
Among the soldiers was Edward Leonski, whose self-confessed
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Peter Norris joins us once again on Australian True Crime to share more about his childhood as the son of a ban
Peter Norris joins us once again on Australian True Crime to share more about his childhood as the son of a bank robber.
In our previous episode, we heard about Gordon House, the homeless shelter in Melbourne's CBD where 11-year-old Pete and his
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Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact detail
Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services.
Guest host Dr. Xanthé Mallett speaks with veteran radio journalist Dee Dee Dunleavy about her new podcast,
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Peter Norris is the youngest son of Clarry Norris, a career criminal who spent his life evading the law, and br
Peter Norris is the youngest son of Clarry Norris, a career criminal who spent his life evading the law, and breaking out of prisons.
In his memoir, The Bank Robber’s Boy, Peter recounts a childhood shaped by foster care, life on the run, and mom
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You can’t discuss true crime in Australia without talking about violence against women and children.
Journa
You can’t discuss true crime in Australia without talking about violence against women and children.
Journalist Sherele Moody has spent years documenting these tragic cases through the Australian Femicide and Child Death Map.
Sherele's passio
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Retired FBI special agent Mark MacKizer, joins Criminologist and Forensic Anthropologist, Dr Xanthé Mallet
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Retired homicide detective Charlie Bezzina reflects on Melbourne’s gangland era and Tony Mokbel’s role within i
Retired homicide detective Charlie Bezzina reflects on Melbourne’s gangland era and Tony Mokbel’s role within it.
He discusses the work of the Purana Task Force and the impact of Nicola Gobbo’s dual role as a lawyer and police informant, which ha
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In 2022, we sp
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Content warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence against children.
In March 2025, Do
Content warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence against children.
In March 2025, Donna Fitchett’s story came to a grim end, just weeks after her release from prison.
Fitchett had served 15 years for the shocking murder
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Elizabeth Struhs was just eight years old when she died in 2022 after her parents stopped giving her insulin, f
Elizabeth Struhs was just eight years old when she died in 2022 after her parents stopped giving her insulin, following the beliefs of a religious cult called The Saints.
Journalist Pippa Bradshaw, who has covered the case from the start, now hos
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Tracy Hall was in a long-term relationship with a man she knew as Max Tavita—until his 2017 arrest revealed he
Tracy Hall was in a long-term relationship with a man she knew as Max Tavita—until his 2017 arrest revealed he was actually serial con artist Hamish McLaren.
As explored in the hit podcast Who the Hell is Hamish?, McLaren defrauded victims worldw
The upcoming coronial inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbings and the renewed attention on Tiahleigh Palmer's case following the death of her killer, Rick Thorburn, in prison, have brought coronial inquests back into public focus.
In this episo
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In 2001, Rachelle Childs was found murdered near the town of Gerroa, NSW. For years, her case went uninvestigat
In 2001, Rachelle Childs was found murdered near the town of Gerroa, NSW. For years, her case went uninvestigated—until now.
Investigative Journalist Ashlea Hansen joins us to talk about Dear Rachelle, the new podcast that’s reignited the fight
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Our guest host, Dr. Xanthé Mallett sits down with lawyer Iresha Herath and media researcher Maria Rae to chat a
Our guest host, Dr. Xanthé Mallett sits down with lawyer Iresha Herath and media researcher Maria Rae to chat about their soon to be released podcast Little Girl Lost.
They’ve spent the last year and a half diving deep into the 1921 murder of 12-
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Craig Hughes-Cashmore is the CEO and co-founder of SAMSN—Survivors and Mates Support Network.
Founded in 20
Craig Hughes-Cashmore is the CEO and co-founder of SAMSN—Survivors and Mates Support Network.
Founded in 2011 by a group of male survivors, SAMSN is now Australia’s leading organisation supporting men who’ve experienced child sexual abuse.
In
Meshel Laurie is joined by producer Matthew Tankard and criminologist Dr. Xanthé Mallett to unpack the panic around youth crime in Australia.
From Adolescence to alarming headlines, they explore what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and how the manosp
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In 2000, Holly Deane-Johns was arrested and later sentenced to 31 years in a Thailand prison.
It marked a t
In 2000, Holly Deane-Johns was arrested and later sentenced to 31 years in a Thailand prison.
It marked a turning point in a life shaped by trauma, heroin addiction, and loss.
After serving time in both Thailand and Australia, Holly has rebui
Marion Barter was a respected Australian teacher who disappeared on June 22, 1997, under circumstances that remain unresolved.
In this episode, guest host and criminologist Dr. Xanthé Mallett is joined by forensic DNA expert Dr. Jodie Ward, who s
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A crazed gunman unleashes chaos in 1919 Sydney, triggering a wild 15-hour siege.
A mysterious American cowb
A crazed gunman unleashes chaos in 1919 Sydney, triggering a wild 15-hour siege.
A mysterious American cowboy strides in, demanding a gun and promising to end it all himself.
But who was "Arizona Ryan"? Michael Adams from the Forgotten Austra
As a bonus episode for you all, Meshel and her producer, Matthew, sit down to discuss a few recent true crime headlines.
Content warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual abuse.
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This is the conclusion of our three-part edition featuring notorious bank robber and escape artist, John Killic
This is the conclusion of our three-part edition featuring notorious bank robber and escape artist, John Killick.
Today, we discuss John's last great escape—the 1999 prison break from Silverwater, where he was spirited away from the exercise yard
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This is part two of our three part series on infamous prison escapee, John Killick.
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This is part two of our three part series on infamous prison escapee, John Killick.
Click here to view and purchase John Killick's books.
Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Cr
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Former bank robber John Killick spent over 30 years behind bars and made headlines in 1999 when he escaped Sydn
Former bank robber John Killick spent over 30 years behind bars and made headlines in 1999 when he escaped Sydney’s Silverwater prison by helicopter.
Across three episodes, he shares his incredible life story, from high-profile heists to encounte
In late 2024, Upper House member Jeremy Buckingham addressed the NSW state parliament with a shocking possibility—one of Australia’s most prolific serial killers may have never been identified.
There are up to 72 unsolved cases of missing and mur
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As we present this episode of Australian True Crime, a new dig begins in Adelaide.
Investigators are follow
There are a number of big stories in true crime at the moment, including a new dig for clues in the 1966 disappearance of the Beaumont children.
Meanwhile, it's been a year since Ballarat’s Samantha Murphy vanished—even as a suspect has been char
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Our story today revolves around an unsolved murder case originally investigated by legendary former Victorian Homi
Our story today revolves around an unsolved murder case originally investigated by legendary former Victorian Homicide Detective, Ron Iddles.
The victim of that crime was 48 year old Gina Rossato. Her niece, Marisa D'Agostino, joins us on Austral
Our guest host and resident Criminologist, Dr. Xanthé Mallett has sat down with Coroner Stephanie Williams to uncover the realities of the coronial process.
From their unique powers to compel testimony to the ways they support grieving families,
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Pat Boyle APM is a 47 year veteran of Victoria Police, who spent a large part of his career working as a Detect
Pat Boyle APM is a 47 year veteran of Victoria Police, who spent a large part of his career working as a Detective Inspector and Detective Superintendent with a focus on gang related crime.
He's also carved out a career for himself in academia, p
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Simon Feldman has been described as a high flying fashion executive working for a retail giant, but also as an
Simon Feldman has been described as a high flying fashion executive working for a retail giant, but also as an object of shame and embarrassment within the Jewish community and the poster boy for white collar crime.
Simon was convicted of embezzl
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This is a re-issue of episode #39 of Australian True Crime.
Cheryl and Vicki's best friend Catherine was taken from their lives at just 14 years of age. Her abduction and murder are part of one of Australia's most baffling mysteries, and there is
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The long-awaited findings from the inquest into William Tyrrell’s disappearance are soon to be revealed.
Wi
The long-awaited findings from the inquest into William Tyrrell’s disappearance are soon to be revealed.
William, just three years old, vanished from Kendall, New South Wales, on September 12, 2014.
Joining us to unpack the police investigati
This is a re-issue of episode #2 of Australian True Crime.
When Marie Greening Zidan's handbag was stolen by two boys, she called the police. She couldn't get to the station to report it, it was a Saturday, and the 73-year-old was caring for her
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When Greg Jenkins' mother, Anna, vanished in Malaysia, local authorities provided little to no assistance.
When Greg Jenkins' mother, Anna, vanished in Malaysia, local authorities provided little to no assistance.
Determined to uncover the truth, Greg launched his own investigation, ultimately finding Anna's remains—but the discovery only deepened the
This is a re-issue of episode 4 of Australian True Crime, released in 2017.
A popular, gentle suburban single mother, whom friends and family said didn’t have an enemy in the world, was the victim of several bizarre incidents of vandalism before
At about 12:30pm on the 9th of November,1984, Lesley Larkin was found lying naked and unconscious across a mattress in her unit in Noosa Heads.
She had suffered a severe head injury, and would later pass away in hospital.
Lesley was a belove
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In 1954, Sydney man Arthur Griffith died at the hands of his girlfriend, a former Miss Australia semifinalist,
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In 1954, Sydney man Arthur Griffith died at the hands of his girlfriend, a former Miss Australia semifinalist,
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This is part two of our two part episode with author, Lech Blaine. Listen to part one here.
You can get you
This is part two of our two part episode with author, Lech Blaine. Listen to part one here.
You can get your copy of Lech's book, "Australian Gospel" here.
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Lech Blaine was ten years old when his family was located by Australia's most notorious stalkers.
Religious
Lech Blaine was ten years old when his family was located by Australia's most notorious stalkers.
Religious fanatics, Michael and Mary Shelley had been convicted multiple times by then of harassing politicians, religious figures and private citiz
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This is the second instalment of a two part episode about the killing of Queensland Uber Driver, Scott Cabrie.
This is the second instalment of a two part episode about the killing of Queensland Uber Driver, Scott Cabrie.
Tye Wayne Porter was convicted of manslaughter over Scott's death and sentenced to nine and a half years in prison with a non-parole pe
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Forty-seven year old Scott Cabrie was brutally murdered by two young men, strangers to him whom he picked up on
Forty-seven year old Scott Cabrie was brutally murdered by two young men, strangers to him whom he picked up one night during a shift as an Uber Driver.
To understand the full impact of the crime and the sentences handed down to the offenders, we
This is a re-issue of Australian True Crime episode #9, Ron Iddles: Australia's Greatest Detective. To access all of our back catalogue, you can subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts.
Ron Iddles is widely known as Australia's greatest detective
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This is part two of a two part episode with our guest, Kate Pausina.
In our last episode, former Queensland
This is part two of a two part episode with our guest, Kate Pausina.
In our last episode, former Queensland Police member, Kate Pausina, told us about her glory days in the job.
She's back today to talk about the moment her beloved career too
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This is part one of a two part episode with our guest, Kate Pausina.
Kate Pausina is a 23 year veteran of t
This is part one of a two part episode with our guest, Kate Pausina.
Kate Pausina is a 23 year veteran of the Queensland Police Service.
In the second instalment of this two part episode, Kate will tell us about the negatives of her time with
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Our guest today brings a refreshing perspective on what's possible within our justice system when it's approach
Our guest today brings a refreshing perspective on what's possible within our justice system when it's approached with equal amounts of skill and human compassion.
George Newhouse is the CEO and the Principal Solicitor of the National Justice Pro
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On December 14, 2008, 37-year-old Mary Cook was found murdered in a burned down house on Darling Way, Narre War
On December 14, 2008, 37-year-old Mary Cook was found murdered in a burned down house on Darling Way, Narre Warren.
Victoria Police launched a months-long covert operation, gaining a confession from 35-year-old Glenn Weaven using the controversia
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Hannah was just 15 years old when her big sister, Emma Pawelski was murdered in 2005.
The crime remains uns
Hannah was just 15 years old when her big sister, Emma Pawelski was murdered in 2005.
The crime remains unsolved, despite the fact that police have always had one main suspect.
We spoke to Hannah and Emma's mother, Sharon, in 2020. We've reis
This is a re-issue of episode #168, The Unsolved Murder of Emma Pawelski.
This week, we released an episode with the sister of Emma Pawelski, Hannah McKell. This is a conversation we had with Emma's mother, Sharon, and we recommend listening to b
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Valentine Smith is a 45 year veteran of law enforcement and the defence forces. His career included working wit
Valentine Smith is a 45 year veteran of law enforcement and the defence forces. His career included working with Victoria Police in both rural and urban environments and with Interpol and Crime Stoppers International.
For some years now, Valentin
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We're joined today by Dr. Claire Ferguson, a Forensic Criminologist and Associate Professor at QUT, who has spe
We're joined today by Dr. Claire Ferguson, a Forensic Criminologist and Associate Professor at QUT, who has spent years diving into the complexities of staged homicides and detection avoidance strategies in Australia. Claire’s research and expertise
Our friend Michael Adams, who hosts the excellent podcast Forgotten Australia, joins us again on Australian True Crime today to talk about his new book.
"They'll Never Hold Me" follows the life and crimes of prodigious prison escapee and fugitive
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As rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs sits in a Brooklyn jail facing crim
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Our guest on Australian True Crime today is Brisbane Coroner, Donald MacKenzie.
After 30 years in the crimi
Our guest on Australian True Crime today is Brisbane Coroner, Donald MacKenzie.
After 30 years in the criminal justice system since being appointed to the Coroner's Court in 2019, MacKenzie has investigated over 2000 reportable deaths, including
Our guest host Dr. Xanthé Mallett is back to explore the groundbreaking book Unmasking the Killer of the Missing Beaumont Children, released in 2023.
Authors Stuart Mullins and former detective Bill Hayes discovered startling evidence pointing to a p
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Our guest host Dr. Xanthé Mallett is back to explore the groundbreaking book Unmasking the Killer of the Missin
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Jamelle Wells is one of Australia's most experienced and well-known court reporters.
She's been a fixture i
Jamelle Wells is one of Australia's most experienced and well-known court reporters.
She's been a fixture inside Sydney's Supreme Court for decades and she finally wrote a book about it in 2018 called "The Court Reporter".
What she didn't men
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In a recent episode, we spoke about the decades-long fight for justice for Scott Johnson, whose 1988 death in S
In a recent episode, we spoke about the decades-long fight for justice for Scott Johnson, whose 1988 death in Sydney was initially ruled a suicide by police, despite evidence of a wider pattern of gay hate crimes.
Today, we’re joined by Sue Thomp
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Anthony Whealy KC is a former NSW Supreme Court Judge, and is the current Chair at the Centre for Public Integr
Anthony Whealy KC is a former NSW Supreme Court Judge, and is the current Chair at the Centre for Public Integrity.
Whealy and our guest host, Criminologist Dr Xanthé Mallett delve into the most defining moments of his storied career and offer ca
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The Australian Federal Police have released a short podcast series to mark the ten year anniversary of the down
The Australian Federal Police have released a short podcast series to mark the ten year anniversary of the downing of flight MH17 in Ukraine.
It's called Search Among the Sunflowers. The title reflects the surreal spectacle that faced the ten mem
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On last week's episode, we spoke with Nicole Morris, the director and founder of the Australian Missing Persons
On last week's episode, we spoke with Nicole Morris, the director and founder of the Australian Missing Persons Register, about her new book, Missing.
Nicole described one of those cases as very solvable, and in this episode of Australian True Cr
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We're back with our guest host, Criminologist Dr Xanthé Mallett to go beyond the headlines of this week's bigge
We're back with our guest host, Criminologist Dr Xanthé Mallett to go beyond the headlines of this week's biggest true crime stories.
Xanthé is also here to answer your burning true crime questions. if you have a question or a comment about today's e
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Nicole Morris joins us again on Australian True Crime to talk about her latest book devoted to missing persons.
Nicole Morris joins us again on Australian True Crime to talk about her latest book devoted to missing persons.
The book is simply called Missing, but there's nothing simple or easy about the stories she tells inside.
Nicole is the director a
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Lex Lasry is a guest we've been hunting since day one of Australian True Crime.
Since graduating quite mira
Lex Lasry is a guest we've been hunting since day one of Australian True Crime.
Since graduating quite miraculously from law school in 1972, Lex has forged a mighty career. He acted both as prosecution and defence counsel, he was appointed a Quee
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We've spoken to a number of people over the years who've been victimised by youth offenders.
Some of our gu
We've spoken to a number of people over the years who've been victimised by youth offenders.
Some of our guests have lost loved ones to violence perpetrated by them. Some of our other guests were youth offenders.
There are two very distinct s
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Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas is a country copper through and through, and has served in various towns around Victor
Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas is a country copper through and through, and has served in various towns around Victoria during his three decades in the job.
They were tough towns full of tough people, and even though Mark is definitely among the toughe
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Scott Johnson's naked body was found on the rocks at Blue Fish Point near Manly in Sydney in December 1988. Abo
Scott Johnson's naked body was found on the rocks at Blue Fish Point near Manly in Sydney in December 1988. Above him loomed the jagged cliffs from which he had fallen the night before.
Manly police were quick to declare his death a suicide, even
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Ron Isherwood was literally born into crime. His father was a member of the feared Painters and Dockers Union o
Ron Isherwood was literally born into crime. His father was a member of the feared Painters and Dockers Union of Victoria, which had deep connections to the underworld.
The Painters and Dockers of Ron's father's day were among the most infamous c
Dr. Xanthé Mallett recently joined us at the Sydney and Brisbane shows for ATC Live. If you were there, you'll know that there's never enough time to get to everyone's questions in the Q&A. So we decided to bring you some special episodes of Australi
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Dr. Peter Coleman's book "Australia's Most Bizarre Crimes" is actually a pretty compassionate look at the mista
Dr. Peter Coleman's book "Australia's Most Bizarre Crimes" is actually a pretty compassionate look at the mistakes made by people who've decided to attempt to commit a crime. People who really should have thought better of it.
In many cases, the
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Former Policeman, Brent Sanders is an expert in the fields of Sexual Crime, Criminal Profiling and Personal Saf
Former Policeman, Brent Sanders is an expert in the fields of Sexual Crime, Criminal Profiling and Personal Safety.
For over 20 years, Brent's been presenting seminars and workshops around Australia, educating people of all ages, not only on how
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Before you listen to this episode, we recommend you check out our e
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In 1974, 16-year-old Raelene Eaton and her 17-year-old cousin, Yvonne Waters, went missing after visiting a Per
In 1974, 16-year-old Raelene Eaton and her 17-year-old cousin, Yvonne Waters, went missing after visiting a Perth pub to see a band. They have never been seen since.
Friends and family of the girls are as desperate for information as they were ba
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In the 19th century, Victorian newspapers labeled Pentridge Prison inmate John Weachurch as a "bloodthirsty wer
In the 19th century, Victorian newspapers labeled Pentridge Prison inmate John Weachurch as a "bloodthirsty werewolf."
Who was this supposed homicidal maniac who, for a time, shared his prison sentence with Ned Kelly? And why did he not share the
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The 2011 death of Louisa Ioannidis was deemed as not suspicious according to the investigating police at the ti
The 2011 death of Louisa Ioannidis was deemed as not suspicious according to the investigating police at the time.
That simply didn't make sense to those who knew her. Including her big brother, Tass who contacted the private investigator, Julie
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The Sharpies were probably Australia's most fashionable gang in 1960s/70s Australia.
Their clothing was cus
The Sharpies were probably Australia's most fashionable gang in 1960s/70s Australia.
Their clothing was custom made from European tailors and their hairstyles were unmistakable.
Our guest for today's episode is Author and Social Worker, Julie
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Professor Richard Bassed is the Deputy Director at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Head of
Professor Richard Bassed is the Deputy Director at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at Monash University.
I had the opportunity to interview Richard for my book "CSI Told You Lies" a
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Ljupka Subeska, also known as LJ, is a criminal lawyer and Principal at Astoria La
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Former VicPol Detective Senior Sergeant, Tim Peck, has just released a book entitled The Invisible Obvious abou
Former VicPol Detective Senior Sergeant, Tim Peck, has just released a book entitled The Invisible Obvious about his miraculous recovery from alcoholism and severely compromised mental health.
He's unflinchingly honest about the depths of despair
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Hedley Thomas is the National Chief Correspondent for The Australian and the investigative journalist behind Au
Hedley Thomas is the National Chief Correspondent for The Australian and the investigative journalist behind Australia's most groundbreaking True Crime podcasts.
Many of you will be familiar with Hedley's podcasts. Titles such as The Teacher's Pe
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In 2006, Adelaide teenager Carly Ryan thought she'd met the boy of her dreams on social media by the name of Br
In 2006, Adelaide teenager Carly Ryan thought she'd met the boy of her dreams on social media by the name of Brandon Kane.
Brandon was a character invented by pedophile Garry Francis Newman, who was in his fifties at the time and communicating wi
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Captain Moonlite was a very different character compared to other famous Australian Bushrangers.
Despite t
Captain Moonlite was a very different character compared to other famous Australian Bushrangers.
Despite the fantastic nickname there's been conspicuously little information available about him.
That was until journalist and author, Garry Lin
This is a preview of our recent ATC Plus episode with Dassi Erlich. Subscribe now to ATC Plus to listen to the whole hour long conversation.
Many of you will know the name Dassi Erlich.
Along with her sisters, Elly Sapper and Nicole Meyer, Da
This is a re-issue of episode #145, “Disgraced” Paul Dale. Victim or Villain?
This week, we released an episode with Retired Homicide Detective, Charlie Bezzina, regarding the murders of Terrence and Christine Hodson.
We're re-issuing our two
This is a re-issue of episode #146, Paul Dale Pt 2. The Crimes in Question #146
This week, we released an episode with Retired Homicide Detective, Charlie Bezzina, regarding the murders of Terrence and Christine Hodson.
We're re-issuing our t
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Retired Victorian Homicide Detective Charlie Bezzina joins us to discuss his connection to Nicola Gobbo, also
Retired Victorian Homicide Detective Charlie Bezzina joins us to discuss his connection to Nicola Gobbo, also known as Informer 3838.
Gobbo, a high-profile lawyer with underworld clients, was also a police informant.
While it's disputed who i
Megan Norris joins us again to talk about the case of Robert Farquharson.
Farquharson is the Victorian man who was twice convicted of deliberately driving his car into a dam on the night of Father's Day 2005 for the purpose of murdering his three
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Forensic anthropologist and Criminologist, Dr Xanthé Mallett, has become something of a true crime superstar i
Forensic anthropologist and Criminologist, Dr Xanthé Mallett, has become something of a true crime superstar in recent years.
She's extremely qualified, having studied at Cambridge and received a scholarship from the FBI, among other achievements
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Alan Bond, "Bondy" as he was known by Prime Ministers and Aussie battlers alike, was unlike the other Australi
Alan Bond, "Bondy" as he was known by Prime Ministers and Aussie battlers alike, was unlike the other Australia flamboyant billionaires of the 1980s.
He and his wife Eileen, whom he called Big Red, built their fortune from nothing in the suburbs
The true-poo-crime podcast that took 2023 by storm, "Who Shat On The Floor At My Wedding?", is back with a second series.
Blushing brides Helen and Karen whose beautiful wedding was sullied by the fact that one of their guests shat on the floor,
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Some of you will remember Jodie Bilborough from her appearance on A Current Affair in 2019.
One of their r
Some of you will remember Jodie Bilborough from her appearance on A Current Affair in 2019.
One of their reporters traveled to Jordan in the Middle East to meet Jodie, who just won custody of her son, Laith, through the Jordanian courts after his
Today I'm showcasing another True Crime podcast I highly recommend you check out. It’s called ‘True Crime City” and spends 12 episodes on the most notorious crimes in each city before moving onto the next city somewhere in the world.
So far “True
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On the night of November 16th, 2020, 23 year old Celeste Manno was stabbed to death in her bed.
The murder
On the night of November 16th, 2020, 23 year old Celeste Manno was stabbed to death in her bed.
The murderer was a man she'd met very briefly at work over a year before who'd been stalking her relentlessly ever since.
Luay Sako, 39, smashed t
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David Ranson is one of Australia's most experienced forensic pathologists.
I wrote a chapter about him in
David Ranson is one of Australia's most experienced forensic pathologists.
I wrote a chapter about him in my book CSI I Told You Lies, in which he described traveling to Holland in 2014 to join the International Victim Identification Team after M
We're bringing a LIVE show of Australian True Crime to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! You can click here to find tickets for your city.
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It's been quite a season of high-profile defamation cases in Australia in recent years.
Geoffrey Rush, Cra
It's been quite a season of high-profile defamation cases in Australia in recent years.
Geoffrey Rush, Craig McLachlan, Ben Roberts-Smith, and Bruce Lehrmann, to name a few.
Along with the risks of airing all of your dirty laundry for the wor
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Anne Manne is a journalist and social philosopher.
Her new book, "Crime of the Cross", is about a paedophi
Anne Manne is a journalist and social philosopher.
Her new book, "Crime of the Cross", is about a paedophile network run by members of the Anglican Church in Newcastle in the 1980s and 1990s.
It's made me realise that the shocking details of
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Adrian Trevor Moore is one of Australia's worst rapists, and also a former member of the WA Police.
In 201
Adrian Trevor Moore is one of Australia's worst rapists, and also a former member of the WA Police.
In 2018, investigators began contacting women to tell them that Moore had used the police computer system to run background checks on them. This l
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Our guest today is Michelle Liddle. In February this year, she watched for the second time as two teenagers fo
Our guest today is Michelle Liddle. In February this year, she watched for the second time as two teenagers fought for their freedom after taking the life of her fifteen year old son, Angus Beaumont, in a Brisbane park in 2020.
They were aged jus
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Today's episode is the story of one of Australia's infamous, flamboyant 1980s high fliers, the one and only Ch
Today's episode is the story of one of Australia's infamous, flamboyant 1980s high fliers, the one and only Christopher Skase.
Christopher Skase was an Australian businessman who gained notoriety in the 1980s and 1990s.
Skase's empire collaps
This is a re-issue of episode #14. Originally aired July 13th, 2017.
Sent on a simple errand to the local shops by her mother, six-year-old Kylie Maybury never made it home alive. Her body was found the following day, discarded in a gutter, but t
We are shining a light on another podcast today. "Real Property" is a podcast building a community of people who are interested in Australia's property market. Join "Real Property" as we discuss the current trends and what's happening in the rapidly
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This is a truly heartbreaking case from Melbourne's gold rush heyday.
Although Australia is considered a y
This is a truly heartbreaking case from Melbourne's gold rush heyday.
Although Australia is considered a youthful and progressive nation, we didn't start decriminalising homosexual acts until 1975.
On this episode, we travel back to the 1870s
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Our guest today is Nicole Edwards. She served in the Western Australian Police Force for 17 years until she re
Our guest today is Nicole Edwards. She served in the Western Australian Police Force for 17 years until she retired on mental health grounds in 2023.
Nicole was a victim of serial rapist Adrian Trevor Moore, who was found guilty in 2022 of assaul
Today we're featuring an episode from a new podcast, True Crime Bedtime Stories. Click here to listen to their episodes on Apple Podcasts, or simply search for them on your favourite podcast app.
Show notes:
In today's episode, we'll learn ab
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In episode #342 of Australian True Crime, we met a man named Glen Fisher, who told us about the abuse he suffe
In episode #342 of Australian True Crime, we met a man named Glen Fisher, who told us about the abuse he suffered in a so-called youth refuge in 1980s Kings Cross.
The place in question was called the "Homeless Children's Association Refuge", and
Today we're featuring an episode from a new podcast, True Crime Bedtime Stories. Click here to listen to their episodes on Apple Podcasts, or simply search for them on your favourite podcast app.
Show notes:
On this episode we delve into the
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We're 11 weeks into 2024 and 18 Australian women have been murdered so far this year.
Today we are releas
We're 11 weeks into 2024 and 18 Australian women have been murdered so far this year.
Today we are releasing a re-issue of episode #18, a case I know many of us have been remembering as the search for Samantha Murphy goes on.
It was 12 years
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Brisbane Journalist Nicole Madigan's experience of stalking isn't the one we've grown used to.
She was sta
Brisbane Journalist Nicole Madigan's experience of stalking isn't the one we've grown used to.
She was stalked by her husband's ex partner for over three years, and she wrote a very thought provoking book about it, titled "Obsession".
You can
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It's estimated that around one third of sexual assaults committed against Australian children are carried out
It's estimated that around one third of sexual assaults committed against Australian children are carried out by other children, according to the Australian Center for Child Protection.
Australian children are increasingly displaying harmful sexu
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A couple of years ago, there was a lady called Lynda living in a small community in Australia, who had bright
A couple of years ago, there was a lady called Lynda living in a small community in Australia, who had bright pink keys.
She wanted them to be very visible so that she could find them quickly and get inside her house or car in the event that she
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Charlie Bezzina is a former Homicide Detective who has been part of some of the biggest murder trials this cou
Charlie Bezzina is a former Homicide Detective who has been part of some of the biggest murder trials this country has ever seen.
Charlie remains in very high demand, both as a media commentator and as a private investigator.
He joins us toda
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Dr Renee Zahnow is an Urban Criminologist, and an Australian Research Council (ARC) Senior Research Fellow in
Dr Renee Zahnow is an Urban Criminologist, and an Australian Research Council (ARC) Senior Research Fellow in the School of Social Science at the University of Queensland.
She joins us today on Australian True Crime to discuss productive ways of
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Dr. Hamish Mckenzie is the Detective Superintendent of the Western Australia Sex Crimes Division. That means h
Dr. Hamish Mckenzie is the Detective Superintendent of the Western Australia Sex Crimes Division. That means he's the boss.
As you're about to hear, Sex Crimes is a very challenging area of policing, and Western Australia is the largest single po
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Like many of us, our guest today has researched her family tree using an online ancestry website.
Unlike m
Like many of us, our guest today has researched her family tree using an online ancestry website.
Unlike most of us, Julie DiBella found a serial killer lurking in hers.
Julie has spent the last couple of years researching the crimes of her g
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Scott Keighran is a published poet.
If you Google him, though, you're more likely to find him described as
Scott Keighran is a published poet.
If you Google him, though, you're more likely to find him described as an associate of the Rebels Motorcycle Club, an arsonist, a kidnapper, a home invader, and an attempted murderer.
Scott is well aware th
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CW: This episode contains discussions of child sexual assault.
Retired Detective Sergeant John Breda narro
CW: This episode contains discussions of child sexual assault.
Retired Detective Sergeant John Breda narrowly escaped being murdered by an alleged child sex offender, Nick Newman, on January 26th, 2018.
It is alleged that Nick Newman was 26 w
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Sarah's grandfather murdered her grandmother and hid her under the floorboards.
This event has long since
Sarah's grandfather murdered her grandmother and hid her under the floorboards.
This event has long since fallen from the news, but she joins us to share the many ways it has affected and still affects her family.
Sarah is a professional woma
Infamous corrupt NSW police officer, Roger Rogerson, has died this week at the age of 83 from suffering a brain aneurism.
Rogerson was serving a life sentence for the murder of a 20 year old Jamie Gao. His conviction for that murder was somewhat
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Infamous corrupt NSW police officer, Roger Rogerson, has died this week at the age of 83 from suffering a brai
Our guest today is Angie. She was a sex worker and drug user for some years and she sustained a brain injury through an unsuccessful suicide attempt, which accounts for her struggle to think of words sometimes.
Angie is one of a kind, as is her w
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Our guest today is Angie. She was a sex worker and drug user for some years and she sustained a brain injury t
On this week of Australian True Crime, we are playing an episode from one of our favourite true crime podcasts, Wanted.
Wanted is a show where host Jack Laurence sits down and interviews men and women from around the world who have been or who ar
Australian True Crime is taking a well earned week off this week and we wanted to take this opportunity to shine a light on our second podcast called "Can We Be Real?' which is a weekly podcast where our amazing listeners share their deep secrets wit
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In the last episode of Australian True Crime, our guest Arman Abrahimzadeh OAM told the story of his childhood
In the last episode of Australian True Crime, our guest Arman Abrahimzadeh OAM told the story of his childhood and adolescence. It was an existence characterized by fear and violence in which he, his sisters and their mother eventually made a pact ne
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Arman is a high achiever by anyone standards, except possibly those of his own father.
As you'll come to
Arman is a high achiever by anyone standards, except possibly those of his own father.
As you'll come to learn, Arman grew up in a home ruled by fear, and I must warn you that this will likely be a triggering conversation for anyone with experie
This episode was originally aired on April 12th, 2017.
Sallie-Anne Huckstepp had never intended to be a whistleblower, but when her drug dealer boyfriend Warren Lanfranchi was shot and killed by crooked cop Roger Rogerson, she decided to speak ou
On this episode of Australian True Crime, we're playing an episode from Brent Simpson's podcast, The Clink..
Brent Simpson, who joined us on Monday's Australian True Crime episode, has a story so deep and large, that we've decided to showcase the
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Brent Simpson is a former sergeant-at-arms for the Bandidos Motorcycle Club.
Considering his childhood was
Brent Simpson is a former sergeant-at-arms for the Bandidos Motorcycle Club.
Considering his childhood was marked by poverty, physical and sexual abuse, it's almost easy to imagine how he found community and connection within the bikie gang.
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Frank La Rosa and his wife Kim were murdered at a Welshpool (WA) factory on June 13, 2008.
Along with bein
Frank La Rosa and his wife Kim were murdered at a Welshpool (WA) factory on June 13, 2008.
Along with being a convicted heroin importer and notorious underworld figure in Western Australia, Frank La Rosa was also a father to three children.
L
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Founded in 1972, "The 12 Tribes" presents itself as a welcoming religious sect. However, the accounts from tho
Founded in 1972, "The 12 Tribes" presents itself as a welcoming religious sect. However, the accounts from those who have managed to escape tell a very different story.
The group maintains global locations and communities, including two communiti
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This is the second part of a two part series with our guest, Arthur Bolkas.
In his late teens and early tw
This is the second part of a two part series with our guest, Arthur Bolkas.
In his late teens and early twenties, Arthur was pulling double duty as a promising young law student and an armed robber.
We discovered at the end of part one that A
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We're going back to the "stick ups" this week with Arthur Bolkas.
He's a Criminologist, actor, public spea
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We're going back to the "stick ups" this week with Arthur Bolkas.
He's a Criminologist, actor, public spea
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Over the past eight months, more than 30 tobacco stores in Victoria have fallen victim to a series of fire bom
Over the past eight months, more than 30 tobacco stores in Victoria have fallen victim to a series of fire bombings due to a burgeoning turf war.
Marta Pascual Juanola is a crime reporter for The Age, and has written a series of stories on Victor
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Ashleigh (not her real name) is a kind of woman we've all heard about many times, but don't often get to hear
Ashleigh (not her real name) is a kind of woman we've all heard about many times, but don't often get to hear from.
A couple of years ago, Ashleigh received a letter from an inmate who is serving a life imprisonment conviction for his involvement
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In 2011, A young indigenous man by the name of Zak Grieve was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he didn
In 2011, A young indigenous man by the name of Zak Grieve was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
The murder of Ray Niceforo was commissioned by his former partner Bronwyn Malyschko, and carried out by her son Chris Malysch
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Australia tops almost every other country when it comes to our consumption of meth, with billions of dollars o
Australia tops almost every other country when it comes to our consumption of meth, with billions of dollars of it arriving at our shores each year.
Investigative journalist Conor Woodman joins us on this episode to detail exactly where all of th
November 2023 marks the 34th anniversary of the brutal murder of Toowoomba teenager, Annette Mason.
For today's episode, we revisit one of our earliest episodes of Australian True Crime which featured an interview with Annette's sister, Linda Mas
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Even though Biannca Edmunds didn't pull the trigger, Victorian homicide detectives pursued her for years with
Even though Biannca Edmunds didn't pull the trigger, Victorian homicide detectives pursued her for years with the belief that she was responsible for the death of her ex partner, Michael Caposiena.
In 2016, Caposiena was murdered by Edmunds' then
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Gwenda McCallum was young, single and determined to squeeze every drop out of life when she arrived in Sydney
Gwenda McCallum was young, single and determined to squeeze every drop out of life when she arrived in Sydney in 1949.
Mere weeks later, she found herself in the company of some extremely unsuitable men.
After one night of partying, Gwenda aw
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The current rise of Antisemitism and “White Power” groups in Australia is not unprecedented.
In fact, as r
The current rise of Antisemitism and “White Power” groups in Australia is not unprecedented.
In fact, as recently as 1992, Russell Crowe’s career was launched by his role as a brutal skinhead in the seminal Australian film Romper Stomper.
And
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Lauren Humby brings a perspective on the criminal justice system that many of us may struggle with.
Howeve
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Lauren Humby brings a perspective on the criminal justice system that many of us may struggle with.
Howeve
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The story of Robert Berchtold's double kidnap
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Susan grew up in the UK, enduring years of highly abusive relationships at the hands of her mother and her pim
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Susan grew up in the UK, enduring years of highly abusive relationships at the hands of her mother and her pim
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Lynn Cannon, an adored Perth mother of two, was brutally murdered by her ex husband Paul Cannon in late 2022.
Lynn Cannon, an adored Perth mother of two, was brutally murdered by her ex husband Paul Cannon in late 2022.
The day before she was murdered, Paul learned she was in a new relationship.
Under false pretences, he convinced her to come to his
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Alan Leek is a retired member of the New South Wales Police Service, in which he served for 34 years.
In
Alan Leek is a retired member of the New South Wales Police Service, in which he served for 34 years.
In the early 1990s, Alan was rewarded for his excellence in management. When he was made the head police officer in Cabramatta, it was at the t
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In October 2019, Natalie Sands, her children and her mother suffered an unthinkably brutal attack at the hands
In October 2019, Natalie Sands, her children and her mother suffered an unthinkably brutal attack at the hands of her father.
Natalie was doused in petrol and set alight by her father. Despite being able to escape her burning house with burns to
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In 1995, Adrian Pendergast accepted an exciting job opportunity in South Africa. Less than a week after he got
In 1995, Adrian Pendergast accepted an exciting job opportunity in South Africa. Less than a week after he got there, he was found dead in a jail cell.
For almost 30 years, his family have been trying to understand what happened and how he died.
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Our guest today, Nathan Crisfield, embodies a story of duality like no other.
From Albury, He was born int
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Our guest today, Nathan Crisfield, embodies a story of duality like no other.
From Albury, He was born int
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Mary (not her real name) is a recently retired Victoria Police officer.
Mary's husband and father of her t
Mary (not her real name) is a recently retired Victoria Police officer.
Mary's husband and father of her two children committed serious family violence for many years. He was also a Victoria Police officer - a very high ranking one.
Mary join
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Sex trafficking of overseas women to Australia is far more widespread than you may believe.
The Sex Work i
Sex trafficking of overseas women to Australia is far more widespread than you may believe.
The Sex Work industry can be one of empowerment and autonomy for many workers. On this episode however, we discuss its dark corner controlled my organised
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Ray and Jennie Kehlet's much loved Great Dane, Ella, wandered alone and dehydrated into a caravan park in Sand
Ray and Jennie Kehlet's much loved Great Dane, Ella, wandered alone and dehydrated into a caravan park in Sandstone, WA in March 2015.
The phone calls that resulted from local police scanning Ella's microchip alerted both Ray and Jennie's familie
This is the story of the unlikely killer who hid in plain sight in the tiny and terrified community of Camberley for two years.
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This is episode 2 of a 2 part series on the murder of Cecilia Haddad, and the multinational effort to bring he
This is episode 2 of a 2 part series on the murder of Cecilia Haddad, and the multinational effort to bring her killer to justice.
Journalist Ashlea Hansen joins us again to discuss the trial of Mario Marcelo Santoro, the unusual witnesses called
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On the day Cecilia Haddad's body was discovered in Sydney's Lane Cove River, her ex partner Mario Marcelo Sant
On the day Cecilia Haddad's body was discovered in Sydney's Lane Cove River, her ex partner Mario Marcelo Santoro was on a flight home to Brazil.
Our guest for today's episode, journalist Ashlea Hansen, has been following this story for the very
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Sarah spent decades explaining her self-destructive behaviour to people as a consequence of one terrible year
Sarah spent decades explaining her self-destructive behaviour to people as a consequence of one terrible year of bullying in primary school.
Her abuser wasn't another child, but her principal, an elderly Catholic nun.
But while Sarah tried to
This is a re-issue of episode 99 from May 2019 2019
Dassi Erlich is living a life today she literally could never have imagined as a child. She couldn’t have imagined it because so much of what the rest of us take for granted was hidden from her
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This is a re-issue of episode 99 from May 2019 2019
Dassi Erlich is living a life today she literally coul
Susan Warren, 15 years old in the year of 1965, ran away with a man 8 years her senior, Arthur Thomson.
The next 34 years of her life are quite frankly, a complete mystery.
She had no friends, no community, and hardly any family contact.
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Susan Warren, 15 years old in the year of 1965, ran away with a man 8 years her senior, Arthur Thomson.
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We return this episode with our guests Jon Rouse APM and Akhim Dev, answering your questions about the fight against online exploitation of children.
Akhim Dev is the creator of The Children In the Pictures, a documentary and podcast that looks i
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We return this episode with our guests Jon Rouse APM and Akhim Dev, answering your questions about the fight a
Task Force Argos is a world renowned branch of the Queensland Police Service, responsible for the investigation of online child exploitation and abuse.
Our guests for this episode are Jon Rouse APM and Akhim Dev. Rouse was one of the founding mem
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Task Force Argos is a world renowned branch of the Queensland Police Service, responsible for the investigatio
Introducing "Can We Be Real?" - our new podcast that delves deep into the realm of authenticity and vulnerability.
Join us as we encourage our listeners to share their most intimate secrets, creating an atmosphere of connection and openness.
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During the Great Depression, 32% of working age men were put out of work, with many of them resorting to drunk
During the Great Depression, 32% of working age men were put out of work, with many of them resorting to drunken and violent lifestyles.
During this time, there was a significant spike in Australia's murder rate, with many so called "monsters" be
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This is part two of a two part series with our anonymous guest. If you haven’t yet listened to our previous ep
This is part two of a two part series with our anonymous guest. If you haven’t yet listened to our previous episode, we highly suggest you go and listen to that one first.
Our guest is a recovering heroin addict, and in our previous episode, we d
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Today's episode is part one of a two part series. Part two will be available this coming Thursday.
For rea
Today's episode is part one of a two part series. Part two will be available this coming Thursday.
For reasons that will become apparent, our guest has chosen to remain anonymous.
Raised mostly in a single father household alongside her sister, our
Have you ever wondered if there is a dark side to your neighbour? The cashier at the supermarket? The delivery driver? The person that sleeps beside you?
Delving into UK cases that are scarily close to home, They Walk Among Us explores both, less
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On the 20th of June, 2009, a heavily pregnant Krystal Fraser, 23 years old, checked herself out of hospital to
On the 20th of June, 2009, a heavily pregnant Krystal Fraser, 23 years old, checked herself out of hospital to go to a party in Pyramid Hill. A country town in the far north of Victoria.
Krystal was intellectually disabled, and did not have any
Meshel recently went on Straight Talk with Mark Bouris, and a whole lot of their conversation was about true crime.
So what we've done is edit together all of the true crime bits for an extra bonus episode this week. If you want to listen to thei
This is a story about a man and his young son, Brad and Bevin Simmonds, who disappeared out in Cape York 20 years ago.
How could an experienced fisherman's boat disappear without a trace in broad daylight? In good weather and calm seas? How could
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This is a story about a man and his young son, Brad and Bevin Simmonds, who disappeared out in Cape York 20 ye
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Many of Australia's systems failed Glen Fisher during his adolescence.
Coming from a broken home, Glen had
Many of Australia's systems failed Glen Fisher during his adolescence.
Coming from a broken home, Glen had to endure a horrifying stint while in custody of the Daruk Training Center for Boys in Sydney's Penrith.
Not being able to return home,
In 2018, Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated Australian war veteran who had won the Victoria Cross for his actions in Afghanistan, sued The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Canberra Times.
The above newspapers had alleged that Roberts-Smith comm
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In 2018, Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated Australian war veteran who had won the Victoria Cross for his actions
Tony Ryan's sister Marcia disappeared in 1996 after leaving her Melbourne home.
Marcia told her family she was going on a road trip with her dog Ziggy to see their parents in Queensland. But as you'll hear from Tony, Marcia's car was found abando
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Tony Ryan's sister Marcia disappeared in 1996 after leaving her Melbourne home.
Marcia told her family she
Tina Louise Greer, 32, went missing from her Beechmont home in Queensland, January 18, 2012.
She had gone to visit her ex boyfriend, a Finks bikie by the name of Les "Grumpy" Sharman, and has not been seen since.
Despite being listed by a Que
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Tina Louise Greer, 32, went missing from her Beechmont home in Queensland, January 18, 2012.
She had gone
Nicole Morris started a website more than 16 years ago called Australian Missing Persons Register. It was something she began as a personal project but it soon turned into a valuable resource and advocacy platform for the families and friends of miss
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Nicole Morris started a website more than 16 years ago called Australian Missing Persons Register. It was some
In 2007 when Kate Kyriacou was a reporter for the Adelaide Advertiser, she took up a story of a missing woman named Glenys Heyward.
Glenys, 53, had been due to go on a holiday with her new partner. Instead, she went missing from her hometown of Moun
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In 2007 when Kate Kyriacou was a reporter for the Adelaide Advertiser, she took up a story of a missing woman
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Sarah Boyd immigrated from Scotland to Sydney in 1923. It was there, where she and an accomplice committed an
Sarah Boyd immigrated from Scotland to Sydney in 1923. It was there, where she and an accomplice committed an unthinkable decision.
What's even more terrifying, is that it was a decision that wasn't uncommon for women living in Sydney, Australia
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We continue on from last week's episode with a breakdown of a suspect believed to be the perpetrator of the 1941 Pay Car massacre.
That suspect's name is Lionel Charles Thomas. But don't get too used to it, because if there was one thing this guy
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We continue on from last week's episode with a breakdown of a suspect believed to be the perpetrator of the 19
On the morning of December 8, 1941, three men operating a "Pay Car" in south Sydney were unknowingly heading into a brutal ambush.
This story, however, has been lost to history due to it taking place on the same day Pearl Harbour was attacked.
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On the morning of December 8, 1941, three men operating a "Pay Car" in south Sydney were unknowingly heading i
Sandi Harvey has not seen her daughter Leisl Smith since 2012.
At that time, Leisl was 23 years old. She was happy, healthy and working in her dream job caring for horses.
But it was horses that brought her into contact with James Church, a m
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Sandi Harvey has not seen her daughter Leisl Smith since 2012.
At that time, Leisl was 23 years old. She w
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Our guest today is Boyd Unwin, a suburban tradie and father of three in his fifties, who's always thought of h
Our guest today is Boyd Unwin, a suburban tradie and father of three in his fifties, who's always thought of himself and his family as the epitome of normal and unremarkable.
Boyd has committed himself to understanding how he lost his daughter, K
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Ray Mooney joins us again this week to tell us about his friend, Christopher Dale Flannery (AKA Mr Rent-a-kill
Ray Mooney joins us again this week to tell us about his friend, Christopher Dale Flannery (AKA Mr Rent-a-kill).
Chris was a teenager when they first met in Pentridge Prison. Chris was not long out of the notorious Morning Star boys home in Victo
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Our guest today is Ray Mooney. He's in his seventies now, and for most of his life, he's been a celebrated wri
Our guest today is Ray Mooney. He's in his seventies now, and for most of his life, he's been a celebrated writer of novels, plays, films, non-fiction books, and a university lecturer.
At a different time in his life, though, the only institution
Anthony Dowsley has been a crime reporter at Melbourne's Herald Sun since 2004. In that time, he's covered everything from homicides, solved and unsolved, law and order reforms and police corruption.
We're very honoured to have him in to discuss
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Anthony Dowsley has been a crime reporter at Melbourne's Herald Sun since 2004. In that time, he's covered eve
Two young female tourists are staying in the same quiet spot in Tasmania…one disappears, never to be seen again and two years later, the other woman is brutally murdered.
The women are 26-year-old German Nancy Grunwaldt, reported missing on April
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Two young female tourists are staying in the same quiet spot in Tasmania…one disappears, never to be seen agai
When he was 12, Jeffrey Morgan ran away from his country NSW home to Redfern to stay with his mum. He thought his dad was being too strict and he wanted more freedom. This was the time in Redfern when the inner-city suburb was the centre of Aborigina
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When he was 12, Jeffrey Morgan ran away from his country NSW home to Redfern to stay with his mum. He thought
For the last year or so, we've been working away on a very special project called The Soldier On Podcast.
Soldier On is an incredible not for profit organisation that delivers holistic support services for current and former Australian Defence Fo
Our guest today is from Toowoomba in Queensland, and he thought he'd seen his fair share of violence and mayhem by the time he'd sobered up in his mid-twenties.
On today's episode, we're talking about a terrible turn of events that landed him back i
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Our guest today is from Toowoomba in Queensland, and he thought he'd seen his fair share of violence and mayhem b
Robyn Lewis’s life was, frankly, hectic and destructive for 37 years. Multiple addictions, trauma from a brutal childhood, crime…she was just trying to survive. Robyn had tried and tried to change her life and then something happened. Now she’s shari
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Robyn Lewis’s life was, frankly, hectic and destructive for 37 years. Multiple addictions, trauma from a brutal c
This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Is it that bad if people believe in conspiracy theories? According to our guests for this episode, at first it’s
Is it that bad if people believe in conspiracy theories? According to our guests for this episode, at first it’s funny, irritating (we all had someone we know who was sharing things that seemed a bit off beam over the past three years) and seemingly
The night of February 2nd 1986 was when 26 year old Sydney nurse Anita Cobby was savagely murdered by a group of strangers. It has since been marked a turning point for Australian culture.
Today's conversation is with Anita's sister, Kathryn Szyszka
Our guest for this episode is Dr Ahona Guha, a Melbourne-based Forensic and clinical psychologist. She works with survivors of abuse and those who live with trauma. Ahona also works with perpetrators of harmful behaviours including sex offenders, sta
We've mentioned the Australian Federal Police (AFP) many times on Australian True Crime, but do any of us really know what they do?
Our guest today, David Savage AM, who reached the very top of the tree in that organisation, may change the way you t
Father of two, Filmmaker and director of The Children in The Pictures, Akhim Dev joins us for this episode.
He was granted unprecedented access to TASKFORCE ARGOS, a Queensland Police team who are world leaders in rescuing children from online se
Trevor Tascas was 27 years old when he suspiciously disappeared in October 2005 from an address in Whittington, a suburb of the regional Victorian city Geelong.
His mum Pamela and sister Kirsty join us for this episode.
Trevor’s life was up and
Mishel Karen was a participant on season 7 of Married at First Sight Australia.
Mishel didn’t find the love she was looking for on the show, and a quick google will tell you a lot about Mishel’s life since the show ended. She’s now an only fans sta
Over the summer break, we played some beauty chat segments at the end of our episodes with Joanna Fleming from Adore Beauty.
We thought for everyone's convenience, we would collate them all together into this one episode. It's seriously a great refr
In 2008, Clare awoke in the.middle of the night to two violent men invading her house, demanding the code to her boyfriend's safe.
This episode is the story of Clare's life up until now. A story involving mental illness, drugs and abusive men. It's
Hello loves, we have another podcast recommendation for you, and this one is a bit of a crossover.
It is a pop-culture podcast called Tied Up, hosted by two friends of mine Sonia Jahshan and Simon Baggs.
I think this episode will be of particular i
Australian True Crime is back for 2023, and we begin this year with the story of Andrew Witton.
Andrew was a sailor, surfer and adventurer, who disappeared from his yacht in a remote stretch of the Pacific Ocean in 2007.
He was sailing with another
We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.
Introducing... Hoaxed, the new series from Alexi Mostrous and Tortoise, who brought you Sweet Bobby.
In 2014, two children told poli
We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.
This week we're showcasing Jack Laurence's podcast, One Minute Remaining.
Today's episode is the story of David Talley, the man serv
We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.
This week we're showcasing True North True Crime.
On the night of February 17th, 2018, Ryan Shtuka attended a silent disco followed
We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite podcasts.
Do Go On is a fact based comedy podcast hosted by Melbourne comedians Jess Perkins, Matt Stewart and Dave Warneke. Each week they take it in tur
We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.
This week we're showcasing Ryan Wolf's podcast, GUILT.
Show notes: On the 18th June 2012, beloved Pizza shop owner Jordan Voudouris
We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.
This week we're showcasing Jack Laurence's podcast, One Minute Remaining.
Show notes: Welcome to episode one of 'One minute remainin
We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.
This week we're showcasing Michael Adam's Forgotten Australia, with his three part Cairns Grenade Murders series.
Part 3: With the a
We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.
This week we're showcasing Michael Adam's Forgotten Australia, with his three part Cairns Grenade Murders series.
Part 2: With Detec
We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.
This week we're showcasing Michael Adam's Forgotten Australia, with his three part Cairns Grenade Murders series.
On a hot night in
In 2017, 21 year old Zac Jones was drunk, on drugs, and driving recklessly in a car with four other passengers. Unable to control the vehicle, they horrifically crashed, but all remarkably survived.
This is part two of a two part series hosted by ou
In 2017, 21 year old Zac Jones was drunk, on drugs, and driving recklessly in a car with four other passengers. Unable to control the vehicle, they horrifically crashed, but all remarkably survived.
This is part one of a two part series hosted by ou
Marjorie Norval was a mould breaker. In the 1930s, she was a single, gregarious career woman, living in a hotel in the Brisbane CBD. She worked for the Premiere William Forgan Smith and his wife, which afforded her to live a lifestyle that was out of
The word most commonly used to describe Rolf Harris at the conclusion of his trial and his spectacular fall from grace was remorseless.
He still seemed utterly shameless as revelation after revelation rolled out in front of the world and his real ch
In 1990, social worker Wendy Davis had her dream job at what was then known as Hollywood Private Hospital in Perth. She was the senior grief counsellor in the palliative care unit. It was intense but rewarding work, and at 40 years of age, life was r
"Shotgun" Shannon O'Connell is Australia's pre-eminent female boxer. One thing that is absolutely true, is that her toughest opponent is her childhood. She fights it everyday, as do her two brothers, with varying degrees of success.
We were introduc
Our guest this week, Russell Manser, has an incredible podcast of his own called The Stick Up. Please enjoy this rare interview with Mick Gatto, and check out other episodes of The Stick Up wherever you get your podcasts.
Show notes:
In this rare i
Russell Manser is an extraordinary man. He's been in and out of prison since we was literally a child, and when he wasn't inside, he was robbing banks to support a raging heroin habit.
As we know, lifestyle habits like that don't come out of nowhere
In 1993, Paul Denyer murdered Natalie Russell, Elizabeth Stevens and Deborah Fream in the Frankston area. Denyer had also stalked and terrified women - that’s one of the lesser known aspects of his horrendous offending.
Now 50, Denyer was sentenced
Our guests for this episode are Therese Fox and Megan Norris.
In 2002 friends Therese Fox and Bronwyn Cartwright travelled to Bali – it was a dream trip that the two Geelong nurses had saved hard for. It was Therese’s first trip overseas and away fr
Our guest for this episode is Michael Adams, host of the fascinating podcast Forgotten Australia.
Michael is a master of deep diving into the archives to tell incredible stories most people have never heard of - many of them about crime and society
In celebration of the release of the brand new season of The Handmaid's Tale, we've invited a couple of friends over to chat about the series with. We're joined today by mega fan Joanna Fleming from Adore Beauty, and from the brilliant Eyes On Gilead
Lucy Wessell contacted Australian True Crime to tell her family’s story about the unforeseeable and tragic loss of her brother Andrew - who is remembered by them as a kind and gentle man who loved his family, animals, and nature. He was a seasoned tr
This is a re-issue of episode 76 from November 2018
In November of 2016, a decade after his death, Michael Atkins finally agreed to tell police where he'd buried the remains of his young lover Matthew Leveson. Matt's tormented parents tell us the tw
This is a re-issue of episode 216 of Australian True Crime.
Some of Australia’s most dangerous offenders aren’t housed in prisons because they were judged mentally unfit to stand trial. Dr Danny Sullivan is the Executive Director of Clinical Service
David Cammarata’s childhood best friend is currently a forensic patient in a secure psychiatric facility. He was found not guilty of the machete murder of his own brother at a suburban shopping centre and of stalking and attempting to murder David, b
A repost of episode #103 In loving memory of Uncle Jack Charles. We send our deepest condolences to the people of the Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta nations on the loss of Uncle Jack Charles. Stolen from his loving family a
Geoff Plunkett's book "Death Row At Truro" investigates the mythology around a case that is often bizarrely overlooking in Australian crime reporting. Geoff joins us today to discuss the seven week serial killing spree committed by Christopher Worrel
This is part 2 of our exploration into Marea Yann’s case and our guests are Esther Yann and close family friend of Marea and her family, lawyer Frank Chen.
You know when someone says they’ll do anything they can to right a wrong…Frank Chen reall
As we know, behind every cold case is a family, and 19 years after her shocking murder, Marea Yann’s family remains divided. Tensions that were developing in the lead up to her death, were cast in stone during the murder trial in 2008 that resulted i
If you haven't listened to the first part of this story, you might want to go back and listen before diving into this episode. It contains a lot of background you need to know about Vanessa's own story, but it's also a unique insight into how one hum
This is the first of a two part Australian True Crime special because Vanessa’s story just refused to be contained in a single episode. I’m sure you’ll agree it’s a story that shouldn’t be rushed. It’s not every day you have the opportunity to hear f
As Jeffrey Lindsell’s family and friends gathered around his hospital bed in the days after his house caught on fire, attention turned to his volatile on-off relationship with Amanda Zukowski. It seemed as though Jeffrey had been living in an abusive
Jason Roberts, 41 years old, was recently freed for the first time in twenty two years by the Supreme Court of Victoria. He was seventeen years old when two police officers, Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller were shot and murdered
The Magistrates’ Court is the workhorse of the legal system, hearing both criminal and civil matters. Magistrates’ Courts around Australia hear the vast majority of sentenced court cases - more than 90 per cent in fact.
Michael Challinger is a crimi
We've spoken a great deal on this show over the years about the work of our state coroners, and today we finally got to meet one. Leveaaque Peterson was appointed a coroner by the Victorian state government in February 2020, and throughout her career
Many offenders who remain incarcerated can use their superannuation upon release to return to their lives luxuriating in their super, whilst their survivors generally are unemployed due to the longstanding impact these horrendous crimes have had on t
Dr Ahona Guha is a Melbourne-based Forensic and Clinical Psychologist.
Ahona works at pointy end of mental health and treatment - with people who have clinical presentations of harmful behaviours, trauma histories, and those who have offended aga
Australia in the mid twentieth century has a dark history of forced adoption. Women who did not fit the moral expectations of the time (usually those who were young and unmarried) had their children taken from them at birth, often with little to no i
The bullet point version of today's episode of Australian True Crime.
There’s stories that get under the skin of people, especially journalists. And this story you’re going to hear about is unbelievable. And most of us have probably never heard abou
There’s stories that get under the skin of people, especially journalists. And this story you’re going to hear about is unbelievable. And most of us have probably never heard about it. Enter author Sandi Logan, a former journalist and diplomat who fo
Matthew Condon is an Australian author and journalist who has published multiple books on the history of corruption in the Queensland police force and state government. Our conversation today covers the events that led up to, and following, the Fitzg
A lot of us will remember the haunting photo of beautiful 12-year-old Tiahleigh Palmer, who was murdered in 2015. However the path to the dark truth of what happened to Tiahleigh was long and shocking and not resolved until several years later.
Tia
A NOTE FOR LISTENERS – This episode discusses the issue of deaths in custody of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Gamilaraay woman, Louise Lynch is the manager of Corrective Services NSW’s Aboriginal Strategy and Policy Unit. Louise
Megan Norris spent several years with Cindy Gambino in the wake of the murders of her three sons by their father, her ex-husband Robert Farquharson on Father’s Day 2005. They were working together on a book called ‘On father’s Day’.
They remained
It’s 17 years since Cindy Gambino’s ex-husband Robert Farquharson murdered their three sons, ten-year-old Jai, seven-year old Tyler and three-year old Bailey by deliberately driving his car into a dam on the side of the Princes highway, near Winch
Best-selling biographer and history author Peter FitzSimons has turned his attention to detailing the history of the Sydney Opera House - drama, scandals and even crimes. For this episode of Australian True Crime, Emily speaks to Peter about a crime
Lindy Cameron, journalist, award-winning author and publisher joins Meshel and Emily to talk about about Danny Deacon, who murdered his former partner Carlie Sinclair in Darwin.
Lindy’s co-written a book with her sister Fin J Ross called Toxic: C
Faith Slatcher is the Governor of Goulburn Correctional Complex in New South Wales but you’ll probably be more familiar with the part of this prison known as the Goulburn Supermax which manages high risk inmates including Australia’s “Pablo Escobar”
For this episode we meet Angela Feeney, a Corrections officer in NSW who's been in the job for 27 years. Angela has worked a lot with women inmates – it’s something she tells us she swore she’d never do.
Angela sheds light on life inside prison i
RE-ISSUE: EPISODE #165.
The murder of 14-month-old Jaidyn Leskie is officially unsolved. Journalist and author Michael Gleeson explains the prosecution’s theory as to how he died and the many distractions that prevented his killer seeing justice.
W
In 1997, fourteen month old Jaidyn Leskie was left by his young mum Bilynda Williams, with her boyfriend Greg Domaszewicz while she went for a rare night out. She never saw her child again. That same year, two families awoke to discover their teenage
What does romance have to do with true crime? Anyone who's fallen prey to coercive control, stalking, cat-fishing or domestic violence will know that the fantasies we're taught about romance can be very damaging when it comes to resisting overbearing
Ashleigh Rae is confident, smart, witty and really charming company. All of that is a testament to her powerful survival spirit because she was taken advantage of at a very vulnerable time in her life. For those of us who have young girls in our care
Kay stepped out of her shower and into a nightmare that changed the way she lived her life forever. A brilliant storyteller, she also lets us in on the extraordinary unprofessionalism of the men who were assigned to assist her.
If you have a true
There's so much we need to learn about non-fatal strangulation.
Narelle Fraser – Surprise!
So many of you have asked to hear Narelle again so here she is. You may remember I promised another episode with Rowland Legg this week and I haven’t forgotten but here’s the thing, due to unforeseen circumstance, Rowland
Rowland Legg was the lead homicide investigator on some of Australia's most notorious crimes including the murders of Jason Moran and his bodyguard Pasquale Barbaro at a suburban children's football game at the height of the Melbourne gang war in 200
The Bullet Point Version of this week's ep.
Two extended families continue to pay a heavy price for turning a blind eye to the disfunction in one household. A mother joins us to talk about the lead up to her child becoming a killer, and the aftermath so many people must live with for the rest
Melbourne criminal defence lawyer Bernie Balmer has represented some of Victoria’s most notorious identities like gangland matriarch Judy Moran, Mick Gatto and Mark “Chopper Read”, AFL and NRL players, past and present, and people you’ve probably nev
RE-ISSUE: EPISODE #98.
Retired Victoria Police Chief Inspector Rob Bailey has seen a lot over the course of his career. Among many other things, he was part of the legendary Victorian armed robbery squad in its heyday, and he was an eyewitness to wh
RE-ISSUE: EPISODE #16.
Doug O'Loughlin was a founding member of the Victorian Special Operations Group. His job was to deal with sieges, hostage situations, terrorist attacks and everything in between. Doug's son Heath has written a book about it an
Some of you may recognise the name and voice of this episode’s guest, It’s retired NSW Police Detective Sergeant Damian Loone who featured on Hedley Thomas’s extraordinary podcast The Teacher’s Pet. Damian investigated the 1982 disappearance of Sydne
The disappearance of 3-year-old Cheryl Grimmer in 1970 has gripped listeners around the world due to the extraordinary BBC Sounds Podcast Fairy Meadow and our guest for this episode Frank Sanvitale is a big part of that podcast.
Now retired from the
On January 12th 1970, Three-Year-Old Cheryl Grimmer disappeared from Fairy Meadow Beach. While it’s technically one of Australia’s longest-standing cold cases, Cheryl’s family and the two highly respected former homicide detectives believe they know
This is an Australian True Crime short cut. It’s an abridged version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Why The Whole Story Matters When Sex Crimes Go To Court.
Criminologist Patrick Tidmarsh specialise
Why The Whole Story Matters When Sex Crimes Go To Court.
Criminologist Patrick Tidmarsh specialises in teaching police how to interview victims of sexual assault and sex offenders in the hope that he can have some positive impact in the pathetically
Show Notes Ep 237 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb
Former Detective Inspector Gary Jubelin of NSW police will be forever linked with the search for William Tyrrell. In this re issued episode of Australian True Crime, origin
Show Notes Ep 236 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb
Australia is haunted by its missing children and none more so than William Tyrrell. On November 16 NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller sensationally announced a breakthr
Episode 236:
On November 6, 1999, Canberra grandmother Irma Palasics was on the floor of her home.
Irma’s grandson John Mikita feels that the case is tantalisingly close to being solved but frustratingly, despite a few breakthroughs on the ca
Russell Hill and Carol Clay
Show Notes Ep 234 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb
Brittany Spears’ story has had a profound effect on women around the
world whose basic rights have also been stripped away by partners and other
family members. We discus
Show Notes Ep 233 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbHedley Thomas, the award-winning journalist who brought us TheTeacher’s Pet and The Night Driver is back with a new podcast series calledShandee’s Story. He joins us to talk.
Episode 232It’s hard to imagine a job where you have to be vigilant all the time, being ready to attend to traumatic and unpredictable situations. But that’s what prison officers have to do every day. Social worker and therapist Bruce Perham has wor.
Episode 231There were only two unsolved murders in the state of Victoria in 1942, and they are heavily shrouded in mystery. These murders happened during World War II time, on the Bellarine Peninsula, in Queenscliff, in an area occupied by Australia.
Show Notes Ep 230 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWas a man convicted of murder in Australia in the late 19th Century also responsible for the Jack the Ripper murders in London?Far from being a Ripper 'fan', author...
Show Notes Ep 229 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWell I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, some of the best people I’ve ever met have been to prison. Here’s another one. Catherine from Horsham went to jail, and she’s
Episode 290 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie & Emily Webb.What does organised crime have to do with supply chains…and how is forensic science used to trace things like gold, diamonds and even food.These were the questions I had for...
Episode 289 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb. Andrew Rule, our favourite intrepid crime writer is back to chat with us at Australian True Crime. As well as being fascinated by crime, Andrew is also intrig...
Show Notes Ep 228 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbVeteran journalist and True Crime author Debi Marshall joins us to talk about her new book, Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders. It follows on from her Fox
Show Notes Ep 226 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbThis is a special extra episode of ATC to celebrate the release of ‘Chapelwaite’, inspired by the Stephen King short story ‘Jerusalem’s Lot’ on Stan. You can sign up for your
Show Notes Ep 225 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbDr Joanna Glengarry studied for 8 years to be a surgeon but not long after completing her studies and entering the theatre she realised her true passion was forensic patholog
Show Notes Ep 224 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbSquizzy Taylor was Australia’s first flashy Gangster. He set the standard so many still try to emulate today. Squizzy courted the media, flaunted an extravagant lifestyle and
Boris Mihailovic is a former outlaw motorcycle club member, a journo and magazine editor and writer, and author of three books - My mother Warned Me about Blokes Like Me, At the Altar Altar of the Road Gods and The Wisdom of the Road Gods....
Show Notes Ep 222 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbNew Hope for the UnidentifiedThere are around 500 sets of unidentified human remains stored in mortuaries around Australia. There are also over 2000 people registered as long
Suzanne Lawrance, known as Suzie, has been missing from Healesville, Victoria since February 7 1987.Suzie went missing sometime late on Saturday night 7 February/early morning 8 February when she was walking home after attending a 21st birthday part.
CONTENT WARNING: this episode discusses suicide, sexual abuse and assault.Private investigator and entrepreneur Bill Edgar had a traumatic childhood. Childhood sexual assault, life on the streets and a stint in Brisbane’s notorious Boggo Road Jail w.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses pregnancy and abortion so listener discretion is advised if this is a subject that you may find distressing.In this interview, we have used the term ‘women’ but we note that trans-men and gender diverse and n..
Show Notes Ep 218 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbThe legendary Sandra Pankhurst, made famous as The Trauma Cleaner in the brilliant book by Sarah Krasnostein, passed away last week. Although she battled health issues for so
Show Notes Ep 217 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbAustralian journalist Eileen Ormsby literally wrote the book on the Dark Web. In fact, she’s written 7 books about it, but it was her first book, “Silk Road”, released in 201
Show Notes Ep 216 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbSome of Australia’s most dangerous offenders aren’t housed in prisons because they were judged mentally unfit to stand trial. Dr Danny Sullivan is the Executive Director of C
Show Notes Ep 215 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbAmber Haigh has been on the missing persons list since 2002. At that time, she was 19 years old, the mother of a newborn, residing in the NSW town of Young, with the parents
Show Notes Ep 214 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbMany things have changed since Jamie Pultz and I last spoke about KirraMcLoughlin’s death and the podcast it inspired, called Beenham Valley Road.Most notably, we don’t have.
Show Notes Ep 213 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbJulie Clarke and her husband Richard Neville wrote the book On theTrail of the Serpent, The Life and Crimes of Charles Sobhraj upon which theNetflix series The Serpent is ba.
This is an Australian True Crime short cut. It’s an abridged version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbGinger Gorman is an award-winning j...
Show Notes Ep 212 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbGinger Gorman is an award-winning journalist and the author of Troll Hunter. She’s always had great passion for her work, and she’s been driven by equal parts creativity and
Show Notes Ep 211Journalist Nina Young made a podcast documenting her search for the truth about her father. It’s called My Father the Murderer.Nina uncovered much more than she could ever have imagined, and more than her mother Denise had ever wante
This is an Australian True Crime short cut. It’s an abridged version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Journalist Nina Young made a podcast documenting her search for the truth about he...
Dr Ahona Guha is a Melbourne-based forensic and clinical psychologist. She works with people who have abnormal behaviours like stalking and arson and try and help them modify these and lead better lives and improve safety for the community. ...
This is a special mother’s day edition if Australian true crime. Both Emily and Meshel have a favourite TV show they share with their 11-year-old daughters called “Superstore”. All four of them share the same favourite character – assistant manager D
In this episode we hear from Dimity about the night she was sexually assaulted by a stranger in 2019, the investigation from her perspective, why she chooses to speak about her experience and how she feels about it now. Most importantly though, we le
Detective Leading Senior Constable Brett Sniegowski takes us through the investigation into the 2019 sexual assault of Dimity, who joins us next week. We discuss the criticisms levelled at police by sexual assault victims and their families in the pa
Bank robbers like Russell ‘Mad Dog’ Cox and Ray Denning were household names in Australia in the 1980s, when they brazenly escaped prison and taunted police for years. Author Mark Dapin joins us to talk about this period in Australian history.Warnin.
Show notes for Episode 207:Your hosts are MeshelLaurie and EmilyWebbWith thanks to Joe Noonan.“Breaking Ranks: An Amazing true Story of a cop on the line.”Former Detective Joe Noonan’s time in Victoria Police happened t...
Show notes for Episode 206:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to James Harding and Steve.For one family at least, connecting with James Harding’s Hard Cuddles organisation was the intervention that ma...
Narelle Fraser and her mentor Lorraine Blackwell discuss the beginning of Victoria Police’s SOCIT, the Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Investigation Teams , among other things. This was originally a Patreon-only episode but we’ve released it as a spec
A mother from country Victoria wants us to know what it’s really like, day-by-day, for a family after they report their daughter’s rape by a family friend.You can support us with a one-off contribution here.You can become a patron here.You can sub...
Ellery Kane’s life is non-stop crime. By day Ellery is a forensic psychologist and she evaluates prison inmates in California, most of whom have committed murder or another serious crime and have been in jail for a very long time, and are coming up f
Travis Winks talks about the chain reaction of events that turned his normal, Queensland family into a tragic, sensational headline.You can support us with a one-off contribution here.You can become a patron here.You can subscribe to Calm Ya Farm ...
Phia Power’s brother Corey wasn’t exactly a model citizen, but should that make us any less interested in seeing justice for his murder? You can support us with a one-off contribution here.You can become a patron here.Show notes for Ep...
Neil Mercer and Ruby Jones are still investigating the crimes of Neville Tween, who stalked Sydney’s Northern Beaches without apparent impunity in the 70s and 80s. He trained up dozens of other sex offenders and released them into the community too.
After World War II, Sydney experienced a crime wave and it was women who were the perpetrators. The household poison thallium, normally used to kill rats, was the murder weapon to kill husbands and other inconvenient family members. Unlike a...
Author Brian Willams is back with another deep dive into crime - this time the baffling Tynong and Frankston North Serial Killings that are still unsolved 40 years since the discovery of three female murder victims who were ritualistically con...
There was a time in Australia where crime was hectic - armed robberies, a racket in stolen goods like stereos that could be sold quickly, an explosion in the heroin trade, shocking gun crimes including at Hoddle Street Melbourne, Strathfield Plaza in
The Claremont Serial Killer. Bret Christian is a journalist from Perth, in fact he's a newspaper owner and he's been following the Claremont serial killer case from the very beginning. Now, after sitting through every day of the trial he...
Another instalment of our Spotlight series, where we showcase one of our favourite podcasts.Stalking is prevalent in Australia. There are hundreds of cases reported every year. These people’s existence have been besieged by a stalk...
The 2nd part of the Still Not Asking For It podcast, presented by Rory Banwell.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.The Still Not Asking For It Project was born in July 2014. Rory was pregnant and when her and her part...
Our Spotlight Series continues with the Still Not Asking For It podcast, presented by Rory Banwell.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.The Still Not Asking For It Project was born in July 2014. Rory was pregnant and w...
Introducing Birds Eye View. This is the first episode of the award-winning podcast made by the women inside the Darwin Correctional Centre.For more info, check out their website here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you to the produ
It’s not Friday but welcome to Emily Webb’s new podcast Crime Fiction Friday! Every week Emily talks to one of the world’s most successful authors about their work and inspiration Subscribe here. With thanks to Uncle Jack Charles ...
Nicole Lee’s husband raped her virtually every day for years on end and pled guilty to doing so in court. The Judge praised him in his sentencing remarks as a quiet, gentle man. Then the Victorian Government made Nicole fight through the courts again
Perth was terrorised in the 1960's by an illusive night stalker. He killed men and women, in different ways and ran the police in circles. And that’s just the beginning of this extraordinary story. Film maker Thomas Meadmore has made a 4 ...
Bob Brown was part of an elite police team who were flown in to catch a killer stalking the outback in 1987. This man had randomly executed five people at remote camping sites in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. More than thirty y...
Former Detective Peter Seymour and his team took a crushing not-guilty verdict and turned it into motivation to keep digging. They solved a cold case and uncovered a truly chilling story. Show notes for Episode 184:Your...
Kylie Nicholas is mesmerising. Her younger sister Nicole was chosen at random by serial killer Peter Dupas in 1999. It changed Kylie’s life in the most unexpected ways.Show notes for Episode 183:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith than...
Journalist Nina Funnell is exposing the Victorian Governments latest bizarre proposed legislative changes. This time they are trying to wipe the names of victims from history.Show notes for Episode 182:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbW...
Jim Griffin was a nurse in the children’s ward of Launceston hospital for 18 years until 2019. He was also a prolific paedophile. Journalist Camille Bianchi’s podcast The Nurse examines who knew, and for how long. You can support the LetUsSpe...
The inquest into the shocking murders of teenagers Jack and Jennifer Edwards by their father John has revealed his history of family violence and stalking. Journalist and author Megan Norris joins us to talk about her research into the correlation be
Do “disgraced” lawyer Nicola Gobbo and “disgraced” former drug squad detective Paul Dale deserve to be given a platform to tell their sides of their stories? Show notes for Episode 179:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Rach...
The Wives and Girlfriends of some of Australia’s most feared men. Author and journalist Rochelle Jackson tells their stories in her book Partners and Crime, going behind the headlines and hype to reveal what it is really like to live with men who are
Kaz Schaffer is using TikTok to demand answers from the small group of people she believes know what happened to her little sister Kylee who’s been missing since 2004. Show notes for Episode 177:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb...
Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content and reference to suicide. Listener discretion is advised.Lyn Cecil believes her son Adam was murdered. At what point would you “just accept” he’d died of suicide and stop fighting?...
Paul Verhoeven’s second book about his father John’s time in NSW police is another fantastic, action-packed and funny read. This time it’s John’s time in the Forensics Unit under Paul’s microscope. Electric Blue also covers some interesting f...
Warning: please be advised this episode contains accounts of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.Journalists Nina Funnel and Sherelle Moody discovered a very big problem with a new piece of legislation passed in Victoria in February 2020..
This episode is a repost of episode #159, originally published on May 21st 2020.Janelle O’Connor was the first person in the State of Tasmania to exercise her right to be named as a rape survivor, on the 24th of April 2020. Up until then it was ille.
Bank robbers like Russell ‘Mad Dog’ Cox and Ray Denning were household names in Australia in the 1980s, when they brazenly escaped prison and taunted police for years. Author Mark Dapin joins us to talk about this period in Australian history.Warni..
Simon Fenech’s ice addiction transformed him from an athlete, husband and father with a 5 bedroom house and a Harley to a former inmate lining up for food parcels at inner city churches. How did he lose so much and how has he found so much more? He j
Liz Colenso discovered as an adult that she was adopted. Her search for her biological mother uncovered a tragic and frightening story. Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 169:Your hos...
There are people in Adelaide who know who murdered Emma Pawelski and why. Her mother and her sister are desperate for them to come forward and tell them. Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Ep...
Canberra mum Tara Costigan was holding her newborn baby when her ex-partner murdered her in front of her other small children. Although he’d been verbally abusive, it was the first time he hit her. Heidi Lemon has written a book with Tara’s f...
Old School Nitty Gritty Committee is back!Maggie Kerr is an astrologer of over 30 years’ experience. She says everything that’s happening right now is just down to patterns and it’s all linked to things that’ have happened before.Today, Maggie’s tell
Keith Banks was a clean living country boy when he joined QLD Police in the 70s but it took him to some very dark places. He joins us to talk about it.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 166:Yo...
The murder of 14-month-old Jaidyn Leskie is officially unsolved. Journalist and author Michael Gleeson explains the prosecution’s theory as to how he died and the many distractions that prevented his killer seeing justice.Warning: please be advised .
Journalist Paul Cochrane was learning the ropes in regional news when he found himself covering the biggest story of his life, an arson attack in a remote Queensland fruit-picking town that took the lives of 15 young backpackers. He and other witness
Lisa Harnum’s life and death changed the way we think, talk and report about domestic violence in Australia. Former Daily Telegraph Chief Court Reporter and author of The Fall, Amy Dale joins us to explain.Warning: please be advised this episode con.
Stunning young model and dancer Revelle Balmain disappeared in November 1994, just days before realising her dream off moving to Japan to perform. When the police got involved, they discovered her secret life. Warning: please be advised thi...
Two wealthy Sydney-siders get more than they bargain for when they team up with 2 small-time criminals in this extraordinary depression-era story of two unsolved murders and one nauseous shark.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic.
Paul Bellia was just 16, hanging out with his friend Ricky Balcombe in the local shopping mall on a Friday afternoon when an older man walked up to them and stabbed Ricky to death in 1995. Paul spent the following 23 years caught between police askin
Janelle O’Connor was the first person in the State of Tasmania to exercise her right to be named as a rape survivor, on the 24th of April 2020. Up until then it was illegal for rape survivors to self-identify. Janelle and Nina Funnel, the fou...
Although Queensland police visited Brett Peter Cowan just days after Daniel Morcombe first disappeared in 2003, it took 8 years, an inquest and an incredibly intricate covert operation for them to find a way to convict him of Daniel’s abduction and m
To celebrate our first Australian True Crime online livestream this Saturday Night, starring Narelle Fraser and Ron Iddles, we’re releasing an extra episode this week. It’s another in the series of Narelle Fraser Conversations.Join us for our very f.
The rape and murder of country schoolteacher Stephanie Scott by school handyman Vincent Stanford just a week before her wedding shocked Australia. Journalist Monique Patterson was the editor of the local paper The Leeton Irrigator at the time, she ta
Patrick Tidmarsh is a leading authority on sexual offending, and the investigation of sexual crime. He trains and lectures investigators all over the world on how to improve their response to both offenders and victims. Narelle Fraser is a fo...
Retired Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Sandra Nicholson isn’t the kind of person who seeks attention. Fortunately Narelle knows what an impressive copper lurks beneath the mild-mannered exterior of this quietly spoken lady. She’s even sent ot
Gary Raymond worked some of the highest profile and most challenging cases in NSW policing in living memory, including the brutal abduction and murder of Anita Cobby and the drive-by shooting of 5-year-old Tess Debrincat. He was also deployed ...
Narelle Fraser dusts off her celebrated interviewing skills for a special series of episodes of Australian True Crime to be featured intermittently throughout the year. In this episode the speaks to legendary Senior Crown Prosecutor Michele Wi...
We caught up with Yvie Jones from Gogglebox and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here for a YouTube Livestream on Friday night. Here are some highlights.We’ll be doing it again this Friday from 6pm and we’d love you to join us on the Australian True Cr.
Elmer Crawford committed the ultimate crime of family violence in a callous and calculated way, but what he did next remains a fascinating mystery.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 150:Your ...
Tara Schultz is a survivor of many crimes perpetrated against her in childhood. She joins us to share some uncomfortable truths about the difficulties of meeting the ongoing financial costs of her survival.Warning: please be advised this episode con.
Narelle Fraser thought her number was up when she ran into the notorious armed robber Victor Peirce at the shops. She also gives us an update on an unsolved case from her days in the sex crimes squad.Warning: please be advised this episode contains .
Anthony Dowsley’s dogged reporting over several years unmasked lawyer Nicola Gobbo as a police informant and has played a significant role in exposing some of the unorthodox methods employed by Victoria Police in their desperate war against the under
“Disgraced former Drug Squad Detective” Paul Dale was charged with robbery, and then with murder. Some find it hard to believe he’s not in jail or dead, he says he’s an innocent victim of the Lawyer X scandal. You be the judge.Warning: plea...
“Disgraced former Drug Squad Detective” Paul Dale has seen his reputation so destroyed that his lawyer says he’s virtually beyond defamation. As his biographer Vikki Petraitis puts it, he’s been accused of everything, and yet, he’s never been ...
Two “missing” women are found to have suffered similar gruesome fates. Author and journalist Liz Porter returns to tell us the truth about Sylvia Cave and Edwina Boyle.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic conten...
Tim Marsh defends people we call monsters. He’s Chief Counsel at Victoria Legal Aid, and in the last year alone he’s represented 2 men charged with crimes that rocked the nation. Tim joins us to tell us why he does it, how he copes with it, and about
Jamie Pultz is a former Queensland police officer who’ll soon be launching a podcast investigation into the murder of Leanne Holland. He talks to us about that and about his last podcast project, Beenham Valley Road. We also check up on one of...
This is the first episode of Alice Mitchell’s podcast about Nina Nicholson’s unsolved murder, Clunes Cluedo. You’ll find it sometimes overlaps with this week’s episode of ATC, but it’s well worth listening to both because there are some really specia
Alice Mitchell is the second cousin of a young woman called Nina Nicholson who was murdered in 1991 on the porch of her home in Clunes, Ballarat (VIC). Nina was a paediatric nurse who was heading out to work when she was attacked. Her murder is still
Author Liz Porter, Author of Crime Scene Asia, tells us the unbelievable and disturbing case of Sydney-based Singaporean student Ram Tiwary who spent eight years in a NSW jail for a double murder that he didn't commit.Warning: please b...
“Two things can be true at once,” and arson is part in Australia’s bushfire story.
Fiona Splitt started an intense advocacy campaign in Queensland to have the "no body, no parole" legislation introduced after the murder of her partner Bruce Schuler in 2012. Bruce was gold fossicking in the remote Palmerville Station area in...
Graham Stafford served 15 years for the brutal rape and murder of his girlfriend's 12-year-old sister Leanne. The conviction was overtu...
12-year-old Leanne Holland was brutally raped and murdered in Ipswich, QLD in 1991. Her sister's boyfriend, Graham Stafford was convict...
Perth Brothel owner Shirley Finn's 1975 unsolved murder looms large over the city, with men at the highest levels of government and pol...
From bank robbing football players to drug-dealing football players and stand-over men, (who used to be football players). Ok, they're ...
When Julie was a teenager in 1970s Australia, she and her friends decided to try their hands at drug smuggling. It didn't turn out well...
Australian Jock Palfreeman has been in a Bulgarian prison since 28 December 2007 when he was taken into custody for the stabbing murder...
The "Milat family insider" quoted extensively in Australian media this week is actually our friend Amanda Howard, from the "Monsters Wh...
Amanda Howard, the Serial Killer Whisperer joins us again to talk about the holes she believes are in the case against Ivan Milat. Aman...
Michael McGurk was murdered with a single gunshot to the head outside his family home in Cremorne in 2009. He described himself as a bu...
11-year-old Joanne Ratcliffe was the kind of well-mannered, responsible girl often entrusted to care for younger children. She was no m...
22-year-old Jack Nankervis was stabbed 70 times by a teenager he didn't know. His girlfriend Stacey is still trying to put her life bac...
Dianne Brimble died an unnecessary death in the company of strange, cruel men on a cruise she'd saved years for. She's had no justice, ...
Narelle is back with a case that's very close to her heart because it's connected to her time working with her favourite boss Lorraine ...
Sexy gangster, porn star, part-time models. A letter bomb and a tv home shopping star having sex with another tv home shopping star in ...
The Wettenhall Family murders rocked the small community of Barrabool in Victoria. The revelations that came to light in the aftermath ...
From Far North Queensland's Cape York comes the terrifying story of the Strubers of Palmerville Station who terrorised gold prospectors...
Dr Karen Owen designed the treatment program for sex offenders used by Corrections Victoria. She helps us understand what's in store fo...
Bradley John Murdoch isn't a good man, but did he murder Peter Falconio? That's the question posed by inimitable True Crime author Robi...
Karen MacKenzie and her three children were murdered in their Western Australian home in 1993. For her sister Evalyn, the nightmare nev...
The pain of living with loss and injustice. An extraordinarily intimate kitchen table conversation between the family of Bree Jones who...
Bob and June Meredith were living a simple but idyllic life with their teenage children in Albury in 1996, until a chance encounter wit...
One man's mysterious disappearance has become a decade-long tragedy for two Tasmanian women, from different sides of the tracks. Author...
It's easy to forget it takes a lot of courage to write stories about bad guys week after week. Andrew Rule has irritated some of the ba...
Margaret Harrod and her twin brother Michael both dedicated their lives to God, she as a nun and he as a priest. Their family was the e...
In 1981, a psychopathic New Zealand teenager came very close to assassinating Queen Elizabeth. Embarrassed police not only covered it u...
Belinda Neil was settling in on her first day in the homicide squad when she took a phone call that would change the course of her care...
From humble beginnings in suburban Melbourne to reincarnation as Jesus Christ, a cohort of devoted, well-heeled followers and an enviab...
When former Detective Lex De Man received a text reading simply, "The Witch is Dead!" he knew exactly what it meant. Since attending a ...
Homicide Detective Charlie Bezzina received a phone call about a man who'd been punched outside a popular St Kilda pub during an alterc...
Charlie Bezzina was lead investigator on the Frankston Serial Killer Case in which Carmel and Brian's daughter Natalie was the final vi...
The Frankston Serial Killer took their 17-year-old daughter Natalie in 1993, and Carmel and Brian have lived through many more challeng...
Emily is joined by Sandra Charlton, the cousin of Vicki Arnold. Vicki was the woman accused of murdering her best friend Julie-Anne Lea...
BFFs to the end, Vicki and Julie-Anne died together on a lonely track in Far North QLD in 1991. The police quickly ruled it a murder su...
Jack Charles, known respectfully and affectionately as Uncle Jack Charles is a survivor who has much to tell about life, starting from ...
The "Milat family insider" quoted extensively in Australian media this week is actually our friend Amanda Howard, from the "Monsters Wh...
How did the remains of toddler Khandalyce Pearce-Stevenson end up in a suitcase by the side of a highway in South Australia? How did he...