Australian True Crime
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About the podcast
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.
Episodes 819
Shortcut: Are Our Shopping Centres Becoming Unsafe?
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. From violent incidents involving teenagers to increasing aggression towards …
Show notes
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.
From violent incidents involving teenagers to increasing aggression towards retail workers, are our shopping centres becoming unsafe?
Former police officer and founder of Safer Places Network, Dave Bartlett, joins Meshel to discuss what's happening and what can be done about it.
To learn more about Safer Places Network and register yourself to assist police investigations, visit saferplaces.com.au.
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
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Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Dave Bartlett
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookAre Our Shopping Centres Becoming Unsafe?
From violent incidents involving teenagers to increasing aggression towards retail workers, are our shopping centres becoming unsafe? Former police officer and founder of Safer Places Network, Dave Bartlett …
Show notes
From violent incidents involving teenagers to increasing aggression towards retail workers, are our shopping centres becoming unsafe?
Former police officer and founder of Safer Places Network, Dave Bartlett, joins Meshel to discuss what's happening and what can be done about it.
To learn more about Safer Places Network and register yourself to assist police investigations, visit saferplaces.com.au.
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: Dave Bartlett
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThe Police Shooting of Kumanjayi Walker
In 2019, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe in the remote community of Yuendumu. Rolfe was later charged with murder and acquitted in 2022 …
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In 2019, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe in the remote community of Yuendumu. Rolfe was later charged with murder and acquitted in 2022.
Filmmaker Darren Dale joins us to discuss his documentary series 2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback, which explores the shooting, its aftermath and the impact on Kumanjayi's family and community.å
The series is available to stream on SBS On Demand from 10 November.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program contains images of a person who has passed away.
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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: Darren Dale
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookShortcut: The Police Shooting of Kumanjayi Walker
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 2019, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Northern …
Show notes
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 2019, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe in the remote community of Yuendumu. Rolfe was later charged with murder and acquitted in 2022.
Filmmaker Darren Dale joins us to discuss his documentary series 2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback, which explores the shooting, its aftermath and the impact on Kumanjayi's family and community.
The series is available to stream on SBS On Demand from 10 November.
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: Darren Dale
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookTrue Crime Tonight: The Mother of All Cons
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: The new iOS feature that could help stop the spreading of child abuse material Documentary recommendation: Believe in Magic: The Mother of All Cons An interview with …
Show notes
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
- The new iOS feature that could help stop the spreading of child abuse material
- Documentary recommendation: Believe in Magic: The Mother of All Cons
- An interview with Lynden Blake from the "That's So Criminal" podcast about botched executions
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 [email protected]Christa Pike and America's Death Penalty Problem - ATC International
In 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital …
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In 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital punishment in America.
Investigative reporter and That's So Criminal podcast host Lynden Blake joins us to unpack the case and the wider controversy surrounding executions in the US.
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 LaurieProducer: Ruby Bartzis
Guest: Lynden Blake
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookShortcut: Christa Pike and America's Death Penalty Problem - 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 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of …
Show notes
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 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital punishment in America.
Investigative reporter and That's So Criminal podcast host Lynden Blake joins us to unpack the case and the wider controversy surrounding executions in the US.
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 LaurieProducer: Ruby Bartzis
Guest: Lynden Blake
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThe 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 …
Show notes
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: [email protected]
Attorney General Dr Tony Buti: [email protected]
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookShortcut: 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 …
Show notes
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: [email protected]
Attorney General Dr Tony Buti: [email protected]
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookTrue 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 …
Show notes
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 impersonation
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 [email protected]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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookShortcut: 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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThe 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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookShortcut: 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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookTrue 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 Recognition Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs …
Show notes
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
- Elizabeth Holmes' fraud
- The trial of Russell Brand
- An interview with Louise Edmonds about Grooming Recognition
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 [email protected]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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookShortcut: 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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThe 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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookShortcut: 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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookTrue 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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]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 …
Show notes
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
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Email the show at [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookJohn 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 …
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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 [email protected]
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 …
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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.
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
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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Professor Stephen Cordner AM
Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard
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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookHow 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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookTrue 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 …
Show notes
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
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Email the show at [email protected]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 …
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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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookShortcut: 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 …
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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.
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookThe 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 …
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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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookShortcut: 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 …
Show notes
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 [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and FacebookTrue 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 …
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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 [email protected]
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