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Motive & Method

Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro

Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

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27:02

Ask an Expert | with Tim & Xanthe

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/21

Throughout the last season, you had many questions about our work and who we are - what it means to be a criminal psychologist / criminologist - and that’s what we’ll be doing today. We want to answer all your burning questions in part one of our “Ask an Expert” deep dive.Want to ask Tim & Xanthe a question? Get involved and follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram and DM us.Motive & Method is an MIK Made Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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20:37

Addressing Wrongful Convictions in the Justice System

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/15

In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was convicted for the murder of her children and has since spent 20 years in prison for crimes she did not commit.In recent weeks, Kathleen has been pardoned, leaving lasting impacts and questions on how the system may mistreat victims of violence & instead convict them of perpetrators. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe ask why the justice system lets women like Kathleen and others down in this way, why these processes take so long & what can be done to mitigate the

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21:36

Addressing Wrongful Convictions in the Justice System

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/15

In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was convicted for the murder of her children and has since spent 20 years in prison for crimes she did not commit. In recent weeks, Kathleen has been pardoned, leaving lasting impacts and questions on how the system may mistreat victims of violence & instead convict them of perpetrators. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe ask why the justice system lets women like Kathleen and others down in this way, why these processes take so long & what can be done to mitigate the

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60:57

Justice for Kathleen Folbigg | Pardoned After 20...

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/07

This week on Motive & Method is a very special interview with Tracy Chapman, the best friend of Kathleen Folbigg - a woman who has been released from prison following a 20 year long wrongful conviction.We were lucky enough to speak with Tracy a few weeks ago , the story has developed since then, but believe now more than ever, that we need to shed light on the backstory and nuance around this case. It really is going to shake the criminal justice system to its core as we have witnessed a woman

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61:57

Justice for Kathleen Folbigg | Pardoned After 20...

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/07

This week on Motive & Method is a very special interview with Tracy Chapman, the best friend of Kathleen Folbigg - a woman who has been released from prison following a 20 year long wrongful conviction. We were lucky enough to speak with Tracy a few weeks ago , the story has developed since then, but believe now more than ever, that we need to shed light on the backstory and nuance around this case. It really is going to shake the criminal justice system to its core as we have witnessed a woman

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32:18

The Prison System Explained

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/01

In this week’s episode of Motive & Method Tim & Xanthe take a deep dive into the state of the prison system in Australia today. They discuss how the current prison system is currently organised, how those who have been through the prison system are treated by the public & media when they get out, why certain crimes are weighted differently and explore the opportunities for rehabilitation for life after rehabilitation. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method

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33:17

The Prison System Explained

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/01

In this week’s episode of Motive & Method Tim & Xanthe take a deep dive into the state of the prison system in Australia today. They discuss how the current prison system is currently organised, how those who have been through the prison system are treated by the public & media when they get out, why certain crimes are weighted differently and explore the opportunities for rehabilitation for life after rehabilitation. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod

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30:42

“Successful Psychopaths” | Sexuality & Victimhood...

Motive & Method ·

2023/05/16

Black Widows are a term used to describe the actions of female psychopaths who use their sexuality to prey on weak & vulnerable men and can ultimately lead to murder. In this episode, Tim & Xanthe deep dive on the psychology of black widows, the role of victimhood and sexuality as a tool for dominance & explore the idea of “successful psychopathy” and whether there is a place for psychopaths in changing the status quo for traditionally underrepresented & marginalised groups in society. Want to get

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29:42

“Successful Psychopaths” | Sexuality & Victimhood...

Motive & Method ·

2023/05/16

Black Widows are a term used to describe the actions of female psychopaths who use their sexuality to prey on weak & vulnerable men and can ultimately lead to murder. In this episode, Tim & Xanthe deep dive on the psychology of black widows, the role of victimhood and sexuality as a tool for dominance & explore the idea of “successful psychopathy” and whether there is a place for psychopaths in changing the status quo for traditionally underrepresented & marginalised groups in

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40:17

Female Psychopathy & Black Widows | The Case of...

Motive & Method ·

2023/05/10

What are the differences between male & female psychopaths? And how can sexuality be used as a tool for murder? In this week’s episode, Tim & Xanthe deep dive into the psychology of female psychopaths, commonly referred to as “Black Widows”. They speak with author & journalist Derek Pedley, author of “Dead by Friday”, to unpick the case of Michelle Burgess, a woman whose open affair ended her marriage with the premeditated murder. Read Derek’s book “Dead by Friday" and his latest book “Crazy

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39:17

Female Psychopathy & Black Widows | The Case of...

Motive & Method ·

2023/05/10

What are the differences between male & female psychopaths? And how can sexuality be used as a tool for murder? In this week’s episode, Tim & Xanthe deep dive into the psychology of female psychopaths, commonly referred to as “Black Widows”.They speak with author & journalist Derek Pedley, author of “Dead by Friday”, to unpick the case of Michelle Burgess, a woman whose open affair ended her marriage with the premeditated murder.Read Derek’s book “Dead by Friday" and his latest book

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38:41

From Jail to Stand Up Comedy | Andrew Hamilton’s Life...

Motive & Method ·

2023/04/26

Andrew Hamilton was jailed for four months for the large commercial supply of magic mushrooms and LSD less than 2 years ago. He could have faced life behind bars. Today, he is a stand up comedian who shares his story of his time in jail and rehabilitation with crowds in comedy clubs all across the country.In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe speak to Andrew about his experience of the prison system in Australia to discuss how certain crimes are weighed within both the legal system

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39:41

From Jail to Stand Up Comedy | Andrew Hamilton’s Life...

Motive & Method ·

2023/04/26

Andrew Hamilton was jailed for four months for the large commercial supply of magic mushrooms and LSD less than 2 years ago. He could have faced life behind bars. Today, he is a stand up comedian who shares his story of his time in jail and rehabilitation with crowds in comedy clubs all across the country. In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe speak to Andrew about his experience of the prison system in Australia to discuss how certain crimes are weighed within both the legal system and

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37:28

Why does the Catholic Church have a Child Sex Abuse...

Motive & Method ·

2023/04/19

Why is child sex abuse in the Catholic Church so rampant? Can we define the difference between child sex abuse and institutional child sex abuse? And are paedophiles drawn to the Catholic Church or does the system itself create the ideal climate for abuse?Those are just some of the questions Tim and Xanthe explore in this week's episode of Motive & Method.Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram.Motive & Method is an MIK MADE Production

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38:28

Why does the Catholic Church have a Child Sex Abuse...

Motive & Method ·

2023/04/19

Why is child sex abuse in the Catholic Church so rampant? Can we define the difference between child sex abuse and institutional child sex abuse? And are paedophiles drawn to the Catholic Church or does the system itself create the ideal climate for abuse? Those are just some of the questions Tim and Xanthe explore in this week's episode of Motive & Method. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram. Motive & Method is an MIK MADE Production. Learn

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48:24

Bindoon Boys Town & The Catholic Church | Peter...

Motive & Method ·

2023/04/11

So why is child sex abuse in the Catholic Church so rampant? In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe take a look at the Bindoon Boys Town, a re-homing program and an isolated institution run by the Christian Brothers, a catholic order.Bindoon Boys Town that took in as many as 130 000 young boys from around the world under the wing of the Catholic Church. But it was only years later that news would emerge that the boys living there were routinely being abused by the men that were

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49:24

Bindoon Boys Town & The Catholic Church | Peter...

Motive & Method ·

2023/04/11

So why is child sex abuse in the Catholic Church so rampant? In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe take a look at the Bindoon Boys Town, a re-homing program and an isolated institution run by the Christian Brothers, a catholic order. Bindoon Boys Town that took in as many as 130 000 young boys from around the world under the wing of the Catholic Church. But it was only years later that news would emerge that the boys living there were routinely being abused by the men that were meant to

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32:48

Who is the “Ideal Victim”? | Conscious Bias in the...

Motive & Method ·

2023/04/04

Why do we know some victims' names and not others? In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe explore how conscious bias is enacted in the justice system and serves to protect some groups of people, while others are left more vulnerable. If the victim is seen as totally innocent, criminologists describe them as the “ideal victim”, which in turn garners more sympathy and ultimately more attention from the media, the public, and sometimes the police. Its impacts are longstanding and can

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33:47

Who is the “Ideal Victim”? | Conscious Bias in the...

Motive & Method ·

2023/04/04

Why do we know some victims' names and not others? In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe explore how conscious bias is enacted in the justice system and serves to protect some groups of people, while others are left more vulnerable. If the victim is seen as totally innocent, criminologists describe them as the “ideal victim”, which in turn garners more sympathy and ultimately more attention from the media, the public, and sometimes the police. Its impacts are longstanding and can even

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38:05

Gary Jubelin - Unsolved Missing Children...

Motive & Method ·

2023/03/28

Warning: This episode contains the stories of First Nations Australians who have since passed. What value is attached to a human life and how much do we sympathise with victims comes down to how much we can relate to them? And who does the legal system serve to protect in crimes largest cases and who does it neglect? On today’s episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe speak to one of Australia's more respected homicide detectives, Gary Jubelin. Gary Jubelin was involved for years in

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