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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.

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60:44

My Predator Has Been Released From Prison

Australian True Crime ·

2026/03/09

Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower. She joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to give us an insight into what it's been like since Bower has been released. You can reach out to Elysha at Elysha.h1982@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma. Last week we re-issued Elysha's first episode with us from back in 2018. You can listen to it here "I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I

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16:44

Shortcut: My Predator Has Been Released From Prison

Australian True Crime ·

2026/03/09

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. Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower. She joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to give us an insight into what it's been like since Bower has been released. You can reach out to Elysha at Elysha.h1982@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma

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64:27

I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7...

Australian True Crime ·

2026/03/05

After her rape went unsolved for more than 25 years, Elysha contacted police to have her case reopened. She courageously tells us about what life has been like since her attack when she was 7-years-old, what happened when her case was reopened and why she contacted us to tell her story. This episode was originally aired in 2018. Elysha joins us again on next Monday's episode. PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma. Join our Facebook Group

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18:55

Shortcut: I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When...

Australian True Crime ·

2026/03/05

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. After her rape went unsolved for more than 25 years, Elysha contacted police to have her case reopened. She courageously tells us about what life has been like since her attack when she was 7-years-old, what happened when her case was reopened and why she contacted us to tell her story. This episode was originally aired in 2018. Elysha joins us again on

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67:21

Australia's Doctor Death

Australian True Crime ·

2026/03/01

Award winning journalist Hedley Thomas joins us to discuss Sick to Death, his podcast and bestselling book examining the case of Dr Jayant Patel, the Bundaberg surgeon accused of causing patient deaths after being barred from practising in the United States. In this conversation, he unpacks how the investigation uncovered deep failures within Australia’s health system and the extraordinary courage of a nurse who chose to speak up. You can listen to "Sick To Death" now, wherever you get your

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18:22

Shortcut: Australia's Doctor Death

Australian True Crime ·

2026/03/01

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. Award winning journalist Hedley Thomas joins us to discussSick to Death, his podcast and bestselling book examining the case of Dr Jayant Patel, the Bundaberg surgeon accused of causing patient deaths after being barred from practising in the United States. In this conversation, he unpacks how the investigation uncovered deep failures within

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53:33

The Delphi Murders - ATC International

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/26

Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi, Indiana. About 40 minutes later, Libby posted a picture on her Snapchat account showing Abby carefully walking across the bridge. It was the last time they made contact with the outside world, although it wasn't the last time Libby recorded their surroundings. The girls were reported missing later that afternoon, and community members searched for

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18:17

Shortcut: The Delphi Murders - ATC International

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/26

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. Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi, Indiana. About 40 minutes later, Libby posted a picture on her Snapchat account showing Abby carefully walking across the bridge. It was the last time they made contact with the outside world, although it

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16:46

Shortcut: Australia’s Most Mysterious Conman: John...

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/22

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 Friedrich was a mysterious figure in 1980s Australia who transformed the National Safety Council into a high-tech rescue operation while secretly defrauding banks of hundreds of millions. Walkley Award–winning journalist Marc Fennell joins us to unpack the astonishing rise and fall of this enigmatic conman. Australia’s Greatest Conman

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44:11

Australia’s Most Mysterious Conman: John Friedrich

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/22

John Friedrich was a mysterious figure in 1980s Australia who transformed the National Safety Council into a high-tech rescue operation while secretly defrauding banks of hundreds of millions. Walkley Award–winning journalist Marc Fennell joins us to unpack the astonishing rise and fall of this enigmatic conman. Australia’s Greatest Conman? premieresTuesday 24 February at 8.30pm on SBS andSBS On Demand. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook

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31:24

ATC Discusses: The Investigation of Lucy Letby

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/20

Meshel Laurie is joined by Australian True Crime's producer Matthew Tankard to discuss the Netflix documentary: The Investigation of Lucy Letby. ATC Discusses is our bonus series centred on conversation and commentary about the true crime stories shaping the news cycle and should be received as opinion rather than expert analysis. To learn more about this case, you can visit these links: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/nurse-lucy-letby-news-arrest-timeline-b2574674.html

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17:31

Shortcut: Strange Investigations with Charlie Bezzina

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/15

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’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most unpredictable investigations from his decades with Victoria Police. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this

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42:25

Strange Investigations with Charlie Bezzina

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/15

We’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most unpredictable investigations from his decades with Victoria Police. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifelineon 13 11 1413 YARNon 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis

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42:15

Charlie Bezzina - The First Man on the Scene

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/11

This is a re-issue of our very first episode of Australian True Crime. Next week, we’re uploading a brand new episode with Charlie Bezzina, and to celebrate Australian True Crime moving to the iHeart network, we wanted to take a step back to where it all began. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel here. oin our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support:

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19:50

Shortcut: Father, Teacher, Child Killer

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/09

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-year-olds Louise Bell and Michael Black were abducted from their bedrooms in South Australia, years apart, before police uncovered the truth about a trusted teacher who was hiding a double life of extreme violence. An innocent man was wrongly accused along the way, and investigators were left asking whether there may have been other victims linked to

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61:05

Father, Teacher, Child Killer

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/08

Ten-year-olds Louise Bell and Michael Black were abducted from their bedrooms in South Australia, years apart, before police uncovered the truth about a trusted teacher who was hiding a double life of extreme violence. An innocent man was wrongly accused along the way, and investigators were left asking whether there may have been other victims linked to the case. Our guest is Michael Madigan, author of Father, Teacher, Child Killer. You can purchase your copy of Father, Teacher, Child Killer here

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17:16

Shortcut: The Hollywood Manager Who Stole Millions -...

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/04

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 this episode of ATC International, we're joined by Jonathan Todd Schwartz. Jonathan was a leading entertainment manager when he embezzled money from his superstar clients to feed his addictions. And when I say superstar, I'm not exaggerating. Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Linkin Park and Alanis Morissette were just some of the people who trusted him

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51:38

The Hollywood Manager Who Stole Millions - ATC...

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/04

For this episode of ATC International, we're joined by Jonathan Todd Schwartz. Jonathan was a leading entertainment manager when he embezzled money from his superstar clients to feed his addictions. And when I say superstar, I'm not exaggerating. Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Linkin Park and Alanis Morissette were just some of the people who trusted him with their money. Jonathan has now dedicated his life to supporting others in addiction recovery, and you can visit his Instagram here. Do you have

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16:12

Shortcut: My Daughter the Youth Offender

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/02

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. Our guest is a foster mother whose daughter has experienced life on both sides of youth crime, as both an offender and a victim. For personal and legal reasons, we are not naming our guest or her daughter. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers

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53:09

My Daughter the Youth Offender

Australian True Crime ·

2026/02/01

Our guest is a foster mother whose daughter has experienced life on both sides of youth crime, as both an offender and a victim. For personal and legal reasons, we are not naming our guest or her daughter. You can watch the video version of this episode here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifelineon 13 11 1413 YARNon 13 92 76 (24/7

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