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Australian True Crime
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.
- 953 - The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes
Decades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt.
As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins returns with new allegations that raise questions about his offending history. She's joined by Kaye Anderson, whose sons attended the hostel and who shares the heartbreaking impact McKenna's crimes have had on her family.
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Contact your representatives
For listeners wishing to raise concerns about the potential release of Dennis McKenna, we encourage you to contact the following Western Australian representatives:
Premier Roger Cook: wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au
Attorney General Dr Tony Buti: Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas: leader.zempilas@loop.wa.gov.au
You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuests: Maggie Dawkins and Kaye Anderson
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 01 Nov 2026 - 952 - Shortcut: The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes
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.
Decades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt.
As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins returns with new allegations that raise questions about his offending history. She's joined by Kaye Anderson, whose sons attended the hostel and who shares the heartbreaking impact McKenna's crimes have had on her family.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
Contact your representatives
For listeners wishing to raise concerns about the potential release of Dennis McKenna, we encourage you to contact the following Western Australian representatives:
Premier Roger Cook: wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au
Attorney General Dr Tony Buti: Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas: leader.zempilas@loop.wa.gov.au
You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuests: Maggie Dawkins and Kaye Anderson
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 01 Nov 2026 - 951 - True Crime Tonight: The Story Behind "Primetime"
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
This month in true crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australian and Australian Murder podcasts "Primetime" movie review Ruby interviews Collien Fernandes about her experience of being targeted by a deepfake impersonationHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
GET IN TOUCH:
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 01 Nov 2026 - 950 - The Deepfake Impersonation of Collien Fernandes - ATC International
German television presenter Collien Fernandes was at the centre of a disturbing case of online impersonation, in which someone posing as her sent sexually explicit material and convinced several men they were in secret romantic relationships with her.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieHost/Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Guest:Collien Fernandes
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 28 Oct 2026 - 949 - Shortcut: The Deepfake Impersonation of Collien Fernandes - ATC International
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.
German television presenter Collien Fernandes was at the centre of a disturbing case of online impersonation, in which someone posing as her sent sexually explicit material and convinced several men they were in secret romantic relationships with her.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieHost/Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Guest:Collien Fernandes
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 28 Oct 2026 - 948 - The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note
Edith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note.
But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate for women and children began with a devastating childhood, when her father was hanged for the murder of her stepmother.
Michael Adams, host of Forgotten Australia and the new podcast Australian Murder, joins us to explore the story.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Michael Adams
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 25 Oct 2026 - 947 - Shortcut: The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note
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.
Edith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note.
But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate for women and children began with a devastating childhood, when her father was hanged for the murder of her stepmother.
Michael Adams, host of Forgotten Australia and the new podcast Australian Murder, joins us to explore the story.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Michael Adams
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 25 Oct 2026 - 946 - True Crime Tonight: Russell Brand
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
Elizabeth Holmes' fraud The trial of Russell Brand An interview with Louise Edmonds about Grooming RecognitionHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
GET IN TOUCH:
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 25 Oct 2026 - 945 - Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children
Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma.
Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder of Grooming Recognition, a training platform helping people recognise the warning signs of grooming and prevent child sexual abuse.
Drawing on her own lived experience, Louise works to improve understanding of how grooming happens and how it can be stopped.
You can learn more about Louise's work at www.groomingrecognition.com/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Louise Edmonds
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 22 Oct 2026 - 944 - Shortcut: Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children
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.
Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma.
Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder of Grooming Recognition, a training platform helping people recognise the warning signs of grooming and prevent child sexual abuse.
Drawing on her own lived experience, Louise works to improve understanding of how grooming happens and how it can be stopped.
You can learn more about Louise's work at www.groomingrecognition.com/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Louise Edmonds
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 22 Oct 2026 - 943 - The Unsolved Murder of German Backpacker Simone Strobel
In 2005, German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, NSW, but nobody has ever been convicted of her death.
Investigative journalist Richard Baker re-examines the case in the ABC’s Unravel: Lies in Lismore, exploring alleged confessions, unanswered questions and new revelations.
Richard Baker joins us to discuss Simone’s death and his search for answers.
You can listen to Unravel:Lies in Lismore wherever you get your podcasts.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Richard Baker
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 18 Oct 2026 - 942 - Shortcut: The Unsolved Murder of German Backpacker Simone Strobel
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.
In 2005, German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, NSW, but nobody has ever been convicted of her death.
Investigative journalist Richard Baker re-examines the case in the ABC’s Unravel: Lies in Lismore, exploring alleged confessions, unanswered questions and new revelations.
Richard Baker joins us to discuss Simone’s death and his search for answers.
You can listen to Unravel:Lies in Lismore wherever you get your podcasts.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Richard Baker
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 18 Oct 2026 - 941 - True Crime Tonight: The 1982 Tylenol murders
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
The potential breakthrough in the unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders Recent true crime headlines An interview with Betty Taylor AM, CEO of the Red Rose foundation.Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
GET IN TOUCH:
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 18 Oct 2026 - 940 - You Might've Been Strangled *Re-Issue*
Did you know a strangulation episode during a violent attack can kill months later? Even if it leaves no visible marks? Many victims don't even realise they've been strangled.
Betty Taylor is the CEO of the Red Rose foundation in Brisbane that works to address the high number of domestic violence related deaths and suicides in the community.
One of their main areas of focus is educating the community and first responders about non-fatal strangulation.
This episode was originally published in March, 2022.
You can learn more about the work of the Red Rose Foundation, and donate here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Betty Taylor AM
Producer/Editor: Meshel Laurie
Executive Producer: Jacqueline Tonks
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 15 Oct 2026 - 939 - John Silvester: Sly of the Underworld
Today, we’re bringing you a recent episode from our friends at Law the Podcast.
John Silvester, better known as “Sly of the Underworld”, joins Lex and Greg to reflect on more than four decades covering Melbourne’s criminal underworld, its most notorious figures and the stories behind some of Australia’s biggest crimes.
You can read Naked City here: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/naked-city-jbi
Listen to Naked City wherever you listen to podcasts.
You can watch our episodes on Youtube here.
Hosts:Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC
Guest:John Silvester
Editor: Michael Tankard
Produced by: Bravecasting Media
Original music by Justin Humphries - Phoenix Sound Studios
Email the show at lawthepodcast@gmail.com
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 938 - Shortcut: How Common Are Miscarriages of Justice in Australia?
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.
Professor Stephen Cordner AM has been at the forefront of forensic medicine for decades.
His expert evidence has played a role in some of Australia’s most controversial cases, including those of Lindy Chamberlain and Kathleen Folbigg.
He joins us to discuss his book Wrongful Convictions in Australia: Addressing Issues in the Criminal Justice System and why he believes wrongful convictions are a significant and largely unmeasured problem in Australia.
You can purchase your copy here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Professor Stephen Cordner AM
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookMon, 12 Oct 2026 - 937 - How Common Are Miscarriages of Justice in Australia?
Professor Stephen Cordner AM has been at the forefront of forensic medicine for decades.
His expert evidence has played a role in some of Australia’s most controversial cases, including those of Lindy Chamberlain and Kathleen Folbigg.
He joins us to discuss his book Wrongful Convictions in Australia: Addressing Issues in the Criminal Justice System and why he believes wrongful convictions are a significant and largely unmeasured problem in Australia.
You can purchase your copy here.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Professor Stephen Cordner AM
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 11 Oct 2026 - 936 - True Crime Tonight: Christa Pike's Failed Execution
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
The failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee. The sentencing of Caleb Flynn. An interview with Michael Bachelard about his series on Shaken Baby Syndrome, Diagnosing Murder.Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
GET IN TOUCH:
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 11 Oct 2026 - 935 - Shaken Baby Syndrome: How Certain Is the Diagnosis?
Few areas of forensic medicine are more sensitive, or more consequential, than the question of how a baby suffered a serious brain injury.
Journalist Michael Bachelard explores the controversial science behind shaken baby syndrome in his podcast Diagnosing Murder, investigating cases where parents and carers have been accused of harming their children.
You can listen to Diagnosing Murder wherever you get your podcasts.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Michael Bachelard
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 07 Oct 2026 - 934 - Shortcut: Shaken Baby Syndrome: How Certain Is the Diagnosis?
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.
Few areas of forensic medicine are more sensitive, or more consequential, than the question of how a baby suffered a serious brain injury.
Journalist Michael Bachelard explores the controversial science behind shaken baby syndrome in his podcast Diagnosing Murder, investigating cases where parents and carers have been accused of harming their children.
You can listen to Diagnosing Murder wherever you get your podcasts.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Michael Bachelard
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 07 Oct 2026 - 933 - The Online Sextortion of Mac Holdsworth
In 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam.
When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with his contacts. The results of that night were catastrophic.
His father, Wayne Holdsworth, has since dedicated himself to telling Mac’s story. He founded SmackTalk, a charity focused on suicide prevention and online safety, and works to educate young people, parents and communities about the dangers of online sexual extortion.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can learn more about SmackTalk here:https://smacktalk.com.au/
Sign up for Unplug24 here:https://smacktalk.com.au/unplug24/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Wayne Holdsworth
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 04 Oct 2026 - 932 - Shortcut: The Online Sextortion of Mac Holdsworth
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.
In 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam.
When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with his contacts. The results of that night were catastrophic.
His father, Wayne Holdsworth, has since dedicated himself to telling Mac’s story. He founded SmackTalk, a charity focused on suicide prevention and online safety, and works to educate young people, parents and communities about the dangers of online sexual extortion.
You can learn more about SmackTalk here:https://smacktalk.com.au/
Sign up for Unplug24 here:https://smacktalk.com.au/unplug24/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Wayne Holdsworth
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 04 Oct 2026 - 931 - True Crime Tonight: The Cornell 7
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
How responses to allegations of sexual offending have changed over the years The Cornell 7 An interview with John Herbert about his book,Crossroads.Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
GET IN TOUCH:
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 04 Oct 2026 - 930 - The Backstories of Australia’s Most Colourful Characters
John Herbert describes himself as prison adjacent.
He's a Sydney-based boxing trainer who spent decades running a gym in Merrylands, where he worked with young men at risk of heading into crime or prison.
His book Crossroads tells the firsthand stories of 13 Australian men whose lives have involved crime, incarceration, sport and adversity, exploring the pivotal moments that changed the course of their lives and their paths towards redemption.
You can purchase your copy of Crossroads here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: John Herbert
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
This episode contains extra content from ABC News and Channel 9.
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 30 Sep 2026 - 929 - Shortcut: The Backstories of Australia’s Most Colourful Characters
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.
John Herbert describes himself as prison adjacent.
He's a Sydney-based boxing trainer who spent decades running a gym in Merrylands, where he worked with young men at risk of heading into crime or prison.
His book Crossroads tells the firsthand stories of 13 Australian men whose lives have involved crime, incarceration, sport and adversity, exploring the pivotal moments that changed the course of their lives and their paths towards redemption.
You can purchase your copy of Crossroads here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: John Herbert
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 30 Sep 2026 - 928 - Helen Garner's Fascination with Crime
Recently, our friends at Law The Podcast recorded an episode with Helen Garner, and we thought it was too good not to share with our Australian True Crime audience. Enjoy!
Show notes:
Acclaimed Australian writer Helen Garner discusses her fascination with crime and how encounters with real-life cases have influenced her writing.
You can watch our episodes on Youtube here.
Hosts:Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC
Guest: Helen Garner
Editor: Michael Tankard
Produced by: Bravecasting Media
Original music by Justin Humphries - Phoenix Sound Studios
Email the show at lawthepodcast@gmail.com
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - 927 - The Day a Prison Escapee Kidnapped a School
In 1977, teacher Rob Hunter and his nine students were taken hostage at a rural Victorian school by convicted kidnapper and prison escapee Edwin John Eastwood.
Rob joins us to recount what happened, the people who helped bring the ordeal to an end, and how he spent the decades that followed coming to terms with the experience, as told in his book Day 9 at Wooreen.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can purchase your copy of Day 9 at Wooreen here.
You can learn more about Rob Hunter at his website: www.kidnappedteachertalks.com
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Rob Hunter
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 27 Sep 2026 - 926 - Shortcut: The Day a Prison Escapee Kidnapped a School
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.
In 1977, teacher Rob Hunter and his nine students were taken hostage at a rural Victorian school by convicted kidnapper and prison escapee Edwin John Eastwood.
Rob joins us to recount what happened, the people who helped bring the ordeal to an end, and how he spent the decades that followed coming to terms with the experience, as told in his book Day 9 at Wooreen.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can purchase your copy of Day 9 at Wooreen here.
You can learn more about Rob Hunter at his website: www.kidnappedteachertalks.com
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 27 Sep 2026 - 925 - True Crime Tonight: Patrick Clancy Speaks
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
A juror from The Vampire Gigolo case calls in Patrick Clancy’s interview on 60 Minutes An interview with Karen Bevan, CEO of Full Stop AustraliaHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 27 Sep 2026 - 924 - Australia's Devastating Week of Domestic Violence
Australia has suffered at least five domestic violence deaths in the last seven days. Way above our already appalling average.
We have two guests for today's episode:
Kylie Druett is a co-founder of Australian Voices for the Silenced, an advocacy organisation representing families affected by domestic violence-related homicides, and will speak about the long-term impact on those left behind.
Karen Bevan, CEO of Full Stop Australia, will discuss the recent spate of alleged domestic violence-related killings and what needs to change to better prevent and respond to domestic and family violence.
You can visit Full Stop Australia at: https://fullstop.org.au/
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuests: Kylie Druett and Karen Bevan
Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 24 Sep 2026 - 923 - True Crime Tonight: Snowtown Killer Gets Parole
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
Last week's episode of Australian True Crime "The House of Horrors in Katanning" James Vlassakis gaining paroleHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comTue, 22 Sep 2026 - 922 - The Poisoning of Rosslyn McQueen
In April 1986, 30-year-old Rosslyn McQueen was found dead inside her home in Lockwood, near Bendigo, five months pregnant with her second child, with a toxicology report finding she had died from a massive dose of strychnine.
Her husband, Ray McQueen, was eventually charged with her murder, but the case never went to trial and he has always maintained his innocence.
Almost 40 years on, investigative journalist Hedley Thomas has revisited the evidence in his new podcast The Poisoned Wife.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Hedley Thomas
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
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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.
In April 1986, 30-year-old Rosslyn McQueen was found dead inside her home in Lockwood, near Bendigo, five months pregnant with her second child, with a toxicology report finding she had died from a massive dose of strychnine.
Her husband, Ray McQueen, was eventually charged with her murder, but the case never went to trial and he has always maintained his innocence.
Almost 40 years on, investigative journalist Hedley Thomas has revisited the evidence in his new podcast The Poisoned Wife.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Hedley Thomas
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 20 Sep 2026 - 920 - Snowtown: The Bodies in the Barrels Murders *Re-Issue*
We are re-issuing this episode from 2019 given that James Vlassakis has been granted parole.
The shocking discovery of eight dismembered bodies in six barrels in the South Australian town of Snowtown made headlines around the world. In total there were 12 victims of a killing team of three men from the North Adelaide suburbs, led by the depraved John Bunting.
Journalist Jeremy Pudney, who wrote the definitive book on these murders Snowtown: The Bodies in Barrels Murdersjoined us to talk about the dysfunction that set the scene for these crimes and the evil in the minds of the killers.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Jeremy Pudney
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 17 Sep 2026 - 919 - Shortcut: Snowtown: The Bodies in the Barrels Murders *Re-Issue*
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.
We are re-issuing this episode from 2019 given that James Vlassakis has been granted parole.
The shocking discovery of eight dismembered bodies in six barrels in the South Australian town of Snowtown made headlines around the world. In total there were 12 victims of a killing team of three men from the North Adelaide suburbs, led by the depraved John Bunting.
Journalist Jeremy Pudney, who wrote the definitive book on these murders Snowtown: The Bodies in Barrels Murdersjoined us to talk about the dysfunction that set the scene for these crimes and the evil in the minds of the killers.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Jeremy Pudney
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 17 Sep 2026 - 918 - True Crime Tonight: Ruby Discovers Serial
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
This month in crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast Season one of Serial The mistrial of Lindsay ClancyHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
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In 1985, Maggie Dawkins arrived in Katanning for what was supposed to be a short-term job.
Instead, she became an advocate for young people at the St Andrews Hostel, where convicted paedophile Dennis McKenna abused dozens of boys.
Maggie has spent the past 40 years fighting for survivors, and joins us to discuss her book To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal and the story behind it.
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You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Maggie Dawkins
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
This episode contains extra content from Network 10 and the Seven Network.
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 13 Sep 2026 - 916 - Shortcut: The House of Horrors in Katanning
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.
In 1985, Maggie Dawkins arrived in Katanning for what was supposed to be a short-term job.
Instead, she became an advocate for young people at the St Andrews Hostel, where convicted paedophile Dennis McKenna abused dozens of boys.
Maggie has spent the past 40 years fighting for survivors, and joins us to discuss her book To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal and the story behind it.
You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Maggie Dawkins
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
This episode contains extra content from Network 10.
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 13 Sep 2026 - 915 - Shortcut: The Unresolved Case of Lindsay Clancy - ATC International
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.
In January 2022, Lindsay Clancy was accused of killing her three young children in their Massachusetts home before attempting to take her own life, in a case that has raised complex questions around postpartum mental illness and criminal responsibility.
Her children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, all died in the attack, and Clancy’s first trial ended in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
Former prosecutor and trial attorney Margaret McLean joins us to discuss the case and what comes next.
You can check out The Margaret McLean Show here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Margaret McLean
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 10 Sep 2026 - 914 - The Unresolved Case of Lindsay Clancy - ATC International
In January 2022, Lindsay Clancy was accused of killing her three young children in their Massachusetts home before attempting to take her own life, in a case that has raised complex questions around postpartum mental illness and criminal responsibility.
Her children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, all died in the attack, and Clancy’s first trial ended in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
Former prosecutor and trial attorney Margaret McLean joins us to discuss the case and what comes next.
You can check out The Margaret McLean Show here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Margaret McLean
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 09 Sep 2026 - 913 - Emergency Episode: Lindsay Clancy's Mistrial, Prison Overcrowding and Character References
Today we're playing a new episode from Law The Podcast.
Lex and Greg discuss the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, Australia's growing prison population and overcrowding, and the increasingly restricted role of character references in sentencing.
You can subscribe to Law The Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
Hosts:Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC
Editor: Michael Tankard
Produced by: Bravecasting Media
Original music by Justin Humphries - Phoenix Sound Studios
Email the show at lawthepodcast@gmail.com
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 912 - How Do We Keep Young People Out of the Justice System?
Abraham Kuol spent the first seven years of his life in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya before his family came to Australia as refugees, a journey that would ultimately lead him to become a youth mentor, criminology researcher and community leader.
Now Victoria’s Young Australian of the Year for 2026, Abraham joins us to talk about youth crime, early intervention and what we can do to keep vulnerable young people out of the justice system.
Abraham is also the Director of the Sandown Lions Foundation, which supports vulnerable young people through mentoring, education and community programs. Find out more and get involved at sandownlions.com.au/our-foundation.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Abraham Kuol
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 06 Sep 2026 - 911 - Shortcut: How Do We Keep Young People Out of the Justice System?
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.
Abraham Kuol spent the first seven years of his life in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya before his family came to Australia as refugees, a journey that would ultimately lead him to become a youth mentor, criminology researcher and community leader.
Now Victoria’s Young Australian of the Year for 2026, Abraham joins us to talk about youth crime, early intervention and what we can do to keep vulnerable young people out of the justice system.
Abraham is also the Director of the Sandown Lions Foundation, which supports vulnerable young people through mentoring, education and community programs. Find out more and get involved at sandownlions.com.au/our-foundation.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Abraham Kuol
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 06 Sep 2026 - 910 - True Crime Tonight: Tupac’s Killer Finally Revealed
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
The guilty conviction of Keffe D for Tupac Shakur's death Documentary recommendation: Hey Beautiful Queensland's Flinders Highway with Amelia OberhardtHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
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The Flinders Highway is an 800-kilometre stretch of road running through Queensland from Townsville to Mount Isa, and over the decades it has been linked to a disturbing number of disappearances and murders.
On today's episode, we talk about some of the most haunting cases along the highway with investigative journalist, Amelia Oberhardt.
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You can watch Amelia on the new Channel Nine series Outback Murder Highway.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Amelia Oberhardt
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 02 Sep 2026 - 908 - Shortcut: The Deadly Flinders Highway
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.
The Flinders Highway is an 800-kilometre stretch of road running through Queensland from Townsville to Mount Isa, and over the decades it has been linked to a disturbing number of disappearances and murders.
On today's episode, we talk about some of the most haunting cases along the highway with investigative journalist, Amelia Oberhardt.
You can watch Amelia on the new Channel Nine series Outback Murder Highway.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Amelia Oberhardt
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 02 Sep 2026 - 907 - Shortcut: Life as an Undercover Cop
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.
For years, Queensland police officer Jason Somerville lived undercover as “Michael Bates”, infiltrating criminal networks while building cases against the people he was investigating.
Jason joins us to discuss the realities and psychological toll of undercover policing, as explored in his memoir Undercurrent.
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Click here to purchase your copy of Undercurrent.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Jason Somerville
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 30 Aug 2026 - 906 - Life as an Undercover Cop
For years, Queensland police officer Jason Somerville lived undercover as “Michael Bates”, infiltrating criminal networks while building cases against the people he was investigating.
Jason joins us to discuss the realities and psychological toll of undercover policing, as explored in his memoir Undercurrent.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
Click here to purchase your copy of Undercurrent.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Jason Somerville
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 30 Aug 2026 - 905 - True Crime Tonight: The West Memphis Three
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
Crime in Meshel's neighbourhood Documentary recommendation: Paradise Lost The suspicious death of Jason Rigby in FijiHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
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13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
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Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 30 Aug 2026 - 904 - The Suspicious Death of Jason Rigby in Fiji
When Australian hotel manager Jason Rigby was found dead in his staff apartment at a luxury resort in Fiji on 14 December 2024, authorities initially ruled his death a suicide.
Jason’s family have never accepted that explanation, and have spent the past two years fighting for answers. Today, Jason’s sister-in-law Jess Rigby joins us to tell his story, and to talk about her upcoming memoir, While the Baby Slept.
Click here to pre-order While the Baby Slept (Publishing date: November 24 2026)
You can reach out to Jess Rigby on instagram @justiceforjasonrigby
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Jess Rigby
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 27 Aug 2026 - 903 - Shortcut: The Suspicious Death of Jason Rigby in Fiji
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.
When Australian hotel manager Jason Rigby was found dead in his staff apartment at a luxury resort in Fiji on 14 December 2024, authorities initially ruled his death a suicide.
Jason’s family have never accepted that explanation, and have spent the past two years fighting for answers. Today, Jason’s sister-in-law Jess Rigby joins us to tell his story, and to talk about her upcoming memoir, While the Baby Slept.
Click here to pre-order While the Baby Slept (Publishing date: November 24 2026)
You can reach out to Jess Rigby on instagram @justiceforjasonrigby
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Jess Rigby
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 27 Aug 2026 - 902 - Shortcut: Julian Assange, Human Rights and the Rule of Law
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.
Greg Barns career has taken him from running Malcolm Turnbull’s 1999 Republican referendum campaign to becoming a long-time adviser to Julian Assange and a prominent voice on criminal justice and human rights.
Greg joins us to talk about his career, his work on some of Australia’s biggest legal and political issues, and his new podcast with former Supreme Court Judge Lex Lasry, Law the Podcast.
You can listen to Law The Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Greg Barns SC
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 23 Aug 2026 - 901 - Julian Assange, Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Greg Barns career has taken him from running Malcolm Turnbull’s 1999 Republican referendum campaign to becoming a long-time adviser to Julian Assange and a prominent voice on criminal justice and human rights.
Greg joins us to talk about his career, his work on some of Australia’s biggest legal and political issues, and his new podcast with former Supreme Court Judge Lex Lasry, Law the Podcast.
You can listen to Law The Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
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13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Greg Barns SC
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 23 Aug 2026 - 900 - True Crime Tonight: The Menendez Brothers
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
The case of Toyah Cordingley The Menendez Brothers The D4VD trialHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
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13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 23 Aug 2026 - 899 - The Case of "D4VD" - ATC International
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is an American singer-songwriter best known for his viral hits ‘Romantic Homicide’ and ‘Here With Me’.
He is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to him in September 2025.
Burke has pleaded not guilty, and following a preliminary hearing in July, he has now been ordered to stand trial.
Joining us in this episode is American reporter and host of the podcast That’s So Criminal, Lynden Blake.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Lynden Blake
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 20 Aug 2026 - 898 - Shortcut: The Case of "D4VD" - ATC International
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.
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is an American singer-songwriter best known for his viral hits ‘Romantic Homicide’ and ‘Here With Me’.
He is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to him in September 2025.
Burke has pleaded not guilty, and following a preliminary hearing in July, he has now been ordered to stand trial.
Joining us in this episode is American reporter and host of the podcast That’s So Criminal, Lynden Blake.
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 20 Aug 2026 - 897 - Going to Jail for a Crime You Didn't Commit
We like to believe our justice system gets it right, but what happens when the people behind bars are innocent?
In Falsely Convicted, investigative journalist Neil Mercer examines the shocking miscarriages of justice that have seen innocent people imprisoned for years or even decades, and joins us to discuss how these failures happen.
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 16 Aug 2026 - 896 - Shortcut: Going to Jail for a Crime You Didn't Commit
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.
We like to believe our justice system gets it right, but what happens when the people behind bars are innocent?
In Falsely Convicted, investigative journalist Neil Mercer examines the shocking miscarriages of justice that have seen innocent people imprisoned for years or even decades, and joins us to discuss how these failures happen.
You can purchase your copy of Falsely Convictedhere.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Neil Mercer
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 16 Aug 2026 - 895 - True Crime Tonight: The Disappearance of a Father and Son
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
The disappearance of Brad and Bevin Simmonds Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming The Hollywood Bandit bank robberHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
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In the 1990s, Steven Meyers was an accomplice to his friend Scott Scurlock, better known as the “Hollywood Bandit”, who carried out a remarkable series of bank robberies across Seattle using elaborate disguises and meticulous planning to evade police.
Scurlock stole millions of dollars and lived an extraordinary double life from a three-storey treehouse outside Olympia.
Steven was there for much of it, and today he joins us to talk about their friendship, how their bank-robbing operation actually worked, and what happened when their extraordinary double life finally came crashing down.
You can purchase your copy of The Treehouse: The True Story of Hollywood the Bank Robber here.
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 13 Aug 2026 - 893 - Shortcut: The Bank Robber Who Lived in a Treehouse - ATC International
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.
In the 1990s, Steven Meyers was an accomplice to his friend Scott Scurlock, better known as the “Hollywood Bandit”, who carried out a remarkable series of bank robberies across Seattle using elaborate disguises and meticulous planning to evade police.
Scurlock stole millions of dollars and lived an extraordinary double life from a three-storey treehouse outside Olympia.
Steven was there for much of it, and today he joins us to talk about their friendship, how their bank-robbing operation actually worked, and what happened when their extraordinary double life finally came crashing down.
You can purchase your copy of The Treehouse: The True Story of Hollywood the Bank Robber here.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Steven Meyers
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 13 Aug 2026 - 892 - Still Missing, Still Searching
49,000 Australians go missing every year.
Nicole Morris is the founder of the Australian Missing Persons Register. She joins us to talk about her new book, Lost.
Click here to purchase your copy of Lost.
Click here to visit the Australian Missing Persons Register Facebook Page.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 09 Aug 2026 - 891 - Shortcut: Still Missing, Still Searching
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.
49,000 Australians go missing every year.
Nicole Morris is the founder of the Australian Missing Persons Register. She joins us to talk about her new book, Lost.
Click here to purchase your copy of Lost.
Click here to visit the Australian Missing Persons Register Facebook Page.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Nicole Morris
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 09 Aug 2026 - 890 - True Crime Tonight: The Death of a Crime Matriarch
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
This month in crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast. The passing of Kath Pettinghill The case of Sara GilsonHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 09 Aug 2026 - 889 - Murder-Suicide After a Viral TikTok - ATC International
Just days before she was killed, Sara Gilson posted a TikTok saying she was preparing for the day Netflix made a documentary about her soon-to-be ex-husband after she discovered he was allegedly a pedophile.
Twelve days later, police allege her estranged husband, Jeremiah "Shawn" Duffey, shot and killed Sara before taking his own life.
Today, we're joined by investigative journalist and That's So Criminal host Lynden Blake to unpack the case.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 05 Aug 2026 - 888 - Shortcut: Murder-Suicide After a Viral TikTok - ATC International
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.
Just days before she was killed, Sara Gilson posted a TikTok saying she was preparing for the day Netflix made a documentary about her soon-to-be ex-husband after she discovered he was allegedly a pedophile.
Twelve days later, police allege her estranged husband, Jeremiah "Shawn" Duffey, shot and killed Sara before taking his own life.
Today, we're joined by investigative journalist and That's So Criminal host Lynden Blake to unpack the case.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 05 Aug 2026 - 887 - Australia's Violence Crisis: Lessons From Scotland
Australia is in the middle of a difficult conversation about violence. From youth crime to knife attacks and domestic violence, politicians, police and communities are all searching for answers.
So what if one country has already been through this, and found a way to dramatically reduce violent crime?
Karyn McCluskey helped lead that transformation. As one of the founders of Scotland's Violence Reduction Unit, she helped change Glasgow from one of Europe's most violent cities into an international case study in violence prevention by treating violence as a public health issue, not just a criminal justice problem.
Today, Karyn joins us to explain what worked, what didn't, and what Australia can learn from Scotland's experience.
You can learn more about Karyn McCluskey's work here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Karyn McCluskey
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookMon, 03 Aug 2026 - 886 - Shortcut: Australia's Violence Crisis: Lessons From Scotland
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.
Australia is in the middle of a difficult conversation about violence. From youth crime to knife attacks and domestic violence, politicians, police and communities are all searching for answers.
So what if one country has already been through this, and found a way to dramatically reduce violent crime?
Karyn McCluskey helped lead that transformation. As one of the founders of Scotland's Violence Reduction Unit, she helped change Glasgow from one of Europe's most violent cities into an international case study in violence prevention by treating violence as a public health issue, not just a criminal justice problem.
Today, Karyn joins us to explain what worked, what didn't, and what Australia can learn from Scotland's experience.
You can learn more about Karyn McCluskey's work here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Karyn McCluskey
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookMon, 03 Aug 2026 - 885 - True Crime Tonight: The Case That Stays With Me
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
The case of Sally Anne Huckstep True Crime Bookclub: The Unthinkable by David Challen The life of a Supreme Court Judge with Lex Lasry AMHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 02 Aug 2026 - 884 - A Judge’s Perspective on Murder Trials
Lex Lasry AM is one of Australia’s most respected lawyers and a former Justice of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and the Northern Territory. Over nearly two decades on the bench, he presided over some of the country’s most significant murder trials.
Now retired, Lex has launched a podcast, Law The Podcast, where he and Greg Barns SC unpack the legal issues behind the biggest stories making headlines.
You can listen to Law The Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
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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.
Lex Lasry AM is one of Australia’s most respected lawyers and a former Justice of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and the Northern Territory. Over nearly two decades on the bench, he presided over some of the country’s most significant murder trials.
Now retired, Lex has launched a podcast, Law The Podcast, where he and Greg Barns SC unpack the legal issues behind the biggest stories making headlines.
You can listen to Law The Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Lex Lasry AM
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 29 Jul 2026 - 882 - Introducing Law The Podcast: Child Protection in the Northern Territory
Introducing Law The Podcast, a new podcast from the team behind Australian True Crime, hosted by Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barnes SC.
In this first episode, we talk to Abi Rajkumar about being a criminal lawyer in the Northern Territory and the challenges they face in dealing with government and chronic Indigenous deprivation. We also explore the criminal justice consequences that stem from these issues.
Enjoyed this episode? Search for Law The Podcastin your podcast app and follow the show so you don't miss future episodes.
Hosts:Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barnes SC
Guest: Abi Rajkumar
Editor: Michael Tankard
Produced by: Bravecasting Media
Original music by Justin Humphries - Phoenix Sound Studios
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 - 881 - Coming Soon: Law the Podcast
From the team behind Australian True Crime, Law the Podcast launches tomorrow, 29 July 2026
Subscribe now on your podcast app to not miss an episode.
Law The Podcast gives you access to the minds behind some of Australia's most significant legal cases and justice debates.
Hosted by two of Australia's most respected legal minds, former Supreme Court judge Lex Lasry AM and leading barrister Greg Barnes SC, the podcast goes beyond the headlines to explore crime, courts, politics, human rights and the legal stories shaping Australia and the world.
Drawing on decades at the highest levels of the legal profession, Lex and Greg unpack the cases that shaped our past, the issues defining our present, and the debates that will influence the future of law and justice.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 - 880 - The Murdaugh Murders - ATC International
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions have been overturned, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated retrials in recent memory.
Daily Mail USA correspondent Kayla Brantley joins us to break down the latest developments in the extraordinary Murdaugh case and what they could mean when it returns to court.
You can listen to The Trial: USA wherever you get your podcasts.
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 26 Jul 2026 - 879 - Shortcut: The Murdaugh Murders - ATC International
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.
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions have been overturned, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated retrials in recent memory.
Daily Mail USA correspondent Kayla Brantley joins us to break down the latest developments in the extraordinary Murdaugh case and what they could mean when it returns to court.
You can listen to The Trial: USA wherever you get your podcasts.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Kayla Brantley
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 26 Jul 2026 - 878 - True Crime Tonight: To Catch a Predator
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
Times marrying a prisoner went wrong Chris Hansen's "To Catch a Predator" and the documentary "Predators" The Murdaugh MurdersHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 26 Jul 2026 - 877 - Re-Issue: Meet the WAGS - #178
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 outside the law, like the infamous Chopper Read, the organised crime boss Bob Trimbole and armed robber Fred Cako.
This episode originally aired on September 21st, 2020.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 - 876 - Still No Justice for Anna Jenkins
Some time ago, we spoke to Greg Jenkins about the suspected murder of his mother, Anna Jenkins, in Malaysia.
He joins us again, eight years after she disappeared, to update us on his fight for a thorough and transparent investigation into her death.
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Links to support and keep up to date with Greg Jenkins:
Find Anna Jenkins Facebook Page Outpost Advocacy Facebook Page Frankly Roasted Coffee Donate to support the Jenkins family fight for justiceYou can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 19 Jul 2026 - 875 - True Crime Tonight: The Predators of Kings Cross
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
The disappearance of Katie Walker Glen Fisher's book "Predators Paradise" The Pete Bates ProjectHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 19 Jul 2026 - 874 - 10 Red Flags You're Living With a Dangerous Man
Last week we spoke with Pete Bates about his work in exposing the behavioural patterns that put women and children at risk.
Today, we continue that discussion with Pete's wife and co-creator of the Pete Bates Project, Belinda Bates.
You can learn more about the Pete Bates Project on social media and at https://petebatesproject.com/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Belinda Bates
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 16 Jul 2026 - 873 - Shortcut: 10 Red Flags You're Living With a Dangerous Man
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.
Last week we spoke with Pete Bates about his work in exposing the behavioural patterns that put women and children at risk.
Today, we continue that discussion with Pete's wife and co-creator of the Pete Bates Project, Belinda Bates.
You can learn more about the Pete Bates Project on social media and at https://petebatesproject.com/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Belinda Bates
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 16 Jul 2026 - 872 - Shortcut: Inside Pentridge Prison with Ray Mooney
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.
Before becoming a celebrated author, lecturer and playwright, Ray Mooney spent years inside Pentridge Prison after being convicted of rape at 19.
While incarcerated, he became an advocate for prisoner rights and formed relationships with some of Australia's most notorious career criminals, including Christopher Dale Flannery, better known as Mr Rent-A-Kill.
He joins us to discuss that period of his life, and his time inside the college of knowledge, Pentridge Prison.
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Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Ray Mooney
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 12 Jul 2026 - 871 - Inside Pentridge Prison with Ray Mooney
Before becoming a celebrated author, lecturer and playwright, Ray Mooney spent years inside Pentridge Prison after being convicted of rape at 19.
While incarcerated, he became an advocate for prisoner rights and formed relationships with some of Australia's most notorious career criminals, including Christopher Dale Flannery, better known as Mr Rent-A-Kill.
He joins us to discuss that period of his life, and his time inside the college of knowledge, Pentridge Prison.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
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CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Ray Mooney
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 12 Jul 2026 - 870 - True Crime Tonight: The New Mafia
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
Podcast recommendations from a listener The New Mafia by Sanne de Boer The Pete Bates ProjectHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 12 Jul 2026 - 869 - From Prison to Preventing Violence Against Women
Unfortunately, we don't hear many stories about long-term prisoners successfully transitioning back into society, but we have one for you today.
Pete Bates runs The Pete Bates Project, a fast-growing platform dedicated to exposing coercive control, post-separation abuse, and the behavioural patterns that put women and children at risk. He joins us to talk about his mission.
You can learn more about the Pete Bates Project on social media and at https://petebatesproject.com/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
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13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Pete Bates
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 08 Jul 2026 - 868 - Shortcut: From Prison to Preventing Violence Against Women
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.
Unfortunately, we don't hear many stories about long-term prisoners successfully transitioning back into society, but we have one for you today.
Pete Bates runs The Pete Bates Project, a fast-growing platform dedicated to exposing coercive control, post-separation abuse, and the behavioural patterns that put women and children at risk. He joins us to talk about his mission.
You can learn more about the Pete Bates Project on social media and at https://petebatesproject.com/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Pete Bates
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 08 Jul 2026 - 867 - The Search Warrant That Turned into a Siege
Former NSW Police detective Anthony Macklin recounts the 2004 operation that left him under fire and escalated into a 36-hour siege, changing high-risk search warrant procedures in NSW.
He shares an inside look at the decisions, mistakes, and aftermath of one of the state's most significant police sieges.
Anthony now does security consulting, and you can learn more at: www.securityconsultant.com.au
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You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Anthony Macklin
Editor: Ed Gooden
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 05 Jul 2026 - 866 - Shortcut: The Search Warrant That Turned into a Siege
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.
Former NSW Police detective Anthony Macklin recounts the 2004 operation that left him under fire and escalated into a 36-hour siege, changing high-risk search warrant procedures in NSW.
He shares an inside look at the decisions, mistakes, and aftermath of one of the state's most significant police sieges.
Anthony now does security consulting, and you can learn more at: www.securityconsultant.com.au
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Anthony Macklin
Editor: Ed Gooden
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 05 Jul 2026 - 865 - True Crime Tonight: This Month in Crime History
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
Nicole Morris' book "Missing" This month in crime with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast The Idaho 4 caseHosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 05 Jul 2026 - 864 - The Idaho Four Murders - ATC International
The 2022 murders of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen shocked the world, and despite Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea, many questions about the case remain unanswered.
On what would have been Kaylee's 25th birthday, her mother Kristi Goncalves and Murder Has a Name Foundation board member Tracie Brocco discuss the search for answers and how they're helping other families affected by violent crime.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can learn more and get involved with Murder Has A Name here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Kristi Goncalves and Tracie Brocco
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 01 Jul 2026 - 863 - Shortcut: The Idaho Four Murders - ATC International
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.
The 2022 murders of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen shocked the world, and despite Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea, many questions about the case remain unanswered.
On what would have been Kaylee's 25th birthday, her mother Kristi Goncalves and Murder Has a Name Foundation board member Tracie Brocco discuss the search for answers and how they're helping other families affected by violent crime.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can learn more and get involved with Murder Has A Name here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Kristi Goncalves and Tracie Brocco
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookWed, 01 Jul 2026 - 862 - The Unsolved Death of Elly Warren in Mozambique
Ten years ago, 20-year-old Elly Warren was found dead in a coastal village in Mozambique under circumstances that remain deeply contested.
In the years since, her father Paul Warren has spent his life savings and travelled across continents in a relentless search for the truth, uncovering alleged failures by authorities along the way.
He’s written a book about it, called Hunting Elly’s Killer, and he joins us to share the story of his ongoing fight for justice.
You can purchase Hunting Elly's Killer here, and you can learn more about Paul's investigation here.
Victorians can attend the book launch in person on July 10th here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Paul Warren
Editor: Ed Gooden
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 28 Jun 2026 - 861 - Shortcut: The Unsolved Death of Elly Warren in Mozambique
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.
Ten years ago, 20-year-old Elly Warren was found dead in a coastal village in Mozambique under circumstances that remain deeply contested.
In the years since, her father Paul Warren has spent his life savings and travelled across continents in a relentless search for the truth, uncovering alleged failures by authorities along the way.
He’s written a book about it, called Hunting Elly’s Killer, and he joins us to share the story of his ongoing fight for justice.
You can purchase Hunting Elly's Killer here, and you can learn more about Paul's investigation here.
Victorians can attend the book launch in person on July 10th here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Paul Warren
Editor: Ed Gooden
Executive Producer:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookSun, 28 Jun 2026 - 860 - True Crime Tonight: Ted Bundy Was My Coworker
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
Interviewing survivors Book Club: The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule Criminal Lawyer, Lauren Cassimatis joins us to tell the case of Katherine Knight.Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 28 Jun 2026 - 859 - The Only Australian Woman Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Katherine Knight is the only woman in Australian history to be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
In 2001, she was convicted of murdering her partner, John Price, in a case so shocking and brutal that it remains one of the most infamous crimes Australia has ever seen.
Today, we're unpacking the crime, the trial, and the legal questions surrounding the case with Lauren Cassimatis, Principal Lawyer and Director at Gallant Law.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Lauren Cassimatis
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 25 Jun 2026 - 858 - Shortcut: The Only Australian Woman Sentenced to Life Without Parole
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.
Katherine Knight is the only woman in Australian history to be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
In 2001, she was convicted of murdering her partner, John Price, in a case so shocking and brutal that it remains one of the most infamous crimes Australia has ever seen.
Today, we're unpacking the crime, the trial, and the legal questions surrounding the case with Lauren Cassimatis, Principal Lawyer and Director at Gallant Law.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Lauren Cassimatis
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThu, 25 Jun 2026 - 857 - How Serious Are Australia's Neo-Nazis?
What does it mean to be a Nazi in 2026?
Crime reporter at The Age, Sherryn Groch joins us to examine how extremist groups attract followers online, who they're targeting, and the symbols, language and online communities that help these movements grow.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Sherryn Groch
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
The visual version of this episode contains photographs from The Australia Institute (0:07), AAP / James Ross (0:14) and The Age (0:20)
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 21 Jun 2026 - 856 - Shortcut: How Serious Are Australia's Neo-Nazis?
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.
What does it mean to be a Nazi in 2026?
Crime reporter at The Age, Sherryn Groch joins us to examine how extremist groups attract followers online, who they're targeting, and the symbols, language and online communities that help these movements grow.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:Sherryn Groch
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 21 Jun 2026 - 855 - True Crime Tonight: Full Show (21/06/26)
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
Live shows Maternal Instinct (Netflix) The work of CeCe Moore, otherwise known as the DNA Detective.Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6–7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host:Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host:Matthew Tankard
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comSun, 21 Jun 2026 - 854 - The Woman Who Names the Unknown - ATC International
CeCe Moore is one of the world's leading genetic genealogists, using DNA and family-tree analysis to solve cases that once seemed impossible.
She joins us to discuss her work on the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders, the identification of Australia's Poona Dam John Doe, and how advances in forensic genealogy are transforming criminal investigations around the world.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest:CeCe Moore
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor:Matthew Tankard
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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comThu, 18 Jun 2026
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