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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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26:24

What are the Impacts of Unsolved Murder Cases on...

Motive & Method ·

2023/08/02

In this episode, Tim & Xanthe take a deep dive to explore the psychological, emotional toll that unsolved homicides play on immediate family members. Following the murder of her father in the early 2000s, Madison Mcghee has spent the better part of the last five years investigating her father’s mysterious death. Does taking matters into your own hand help family members of victims cope & allow them to resolve past traumas or does this come with its own consequences? Who can you turn to when

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53:27

Investigating my Father’s Cold Case | Madison...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/20

Madison Mcghee was only a child when her father was shot in the doorway of her family home but has spent the past five years investigating her father’s cold case and has taken her on an ongoing quest for new evidence to unravel the truth around the mystery of her father’s death. What are the lasting impacts on the family members of unsolved murder cases? Who can you turn to when the justice system fails to investigate a cold case? And what does it mean to take an investigation into your own hands,

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52:28

Investigating my Father’s Cold Case | Madison...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/20

Madison Mcghee was only a child when her father was shot in the doorway of her family home but has spent the past five years investigating her father’s cold case and has taken her on an ongoing quest for new evidence to unravel the truth around the mystery of her father’s death.What are the lasting impacts on the family members of unsolved murder cases?Who can you turn to when the justice system fails to investigate a cold case?And what does it mean to take an investigation into your own hands, when

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28:51

Reduce the Crime Rate, Address the Trauma | Russell...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/13

This is part two of our conversation with ex-bank robber turned advocate Russell Manser. In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe talk to Russell about his experience of institutionalised abuse in boys homes & the prison system and deep dive into his work to alleviate the trauma for other prisoners. Find out more about Russell’s work “The Voice of a Survivor”. Listen to Russell’s podcast “The Stickup”. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on

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27:52

Reduce the Crime Rate, Address the Trauma | Russell...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/13

This is part two of our conversation with ex-bank robber turned advocate Russell Manser. In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe talk to Russell about his experience of institutionalised abuse in boys homes & the prison system and deep dive into his work to alleviate the trauma for other prisoners. Find out more about Russell’s work “The Voice of a Survivor”.Listen to Russell’s podcast “The Stickup”.Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method

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63:41

From Robbing Banks & Stealing Cars to Helping Other...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/05

Russell Manser is a man who went from stealing cars and robbing banks and spent the better part of his life behind bars in a number of maximum security prisons & boys homes. Today, in his 50s, he is an advocate who helps other prisoners after jail around ongoing issues of institutional sex abuse in prison through his advocacy group “The Voice of a Survivor”. He is also the host of his own podcast “The Stickup” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:41

From Robbing Banks & Stealing Cars to Helping Other...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/05

Russell Manser is a man who went from stealing cars and robbing banks and spent the better part of his life behind bars in a number of maximum security prisons & boys homes. Today, in his 50s, he is an advocate who helps other prisoners after jail around ongoing issues of institutional sex abuse in prison through his advocacy group “The Voice of a Survivor”. He is also the host of his own podcast “The Stickup” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee

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25:52

Ask an Expert Part 2 | with Tim & Xanthe

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/28

Welcome to Part 2 of our “Ask an Expert” deep dive with Tim & Xanthe. Throughout the last season, you had many questions about our work and who we are. Today, we deep dive on everything from the role of humour in working in the criminal justice system, coping strategies for dealing with the long term impacts of being a psychologist & more. 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

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24:52

Ask an Expert Part 2 | with Tim & Xanthe

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/28

Welcome to Part 2 of our “Ask an Expert” deep dive with Tim & Xanthe.Throughout the last season, you had many questions about our work and who we are. Today, we deep dive on everything from the role of humour in working in the criminal justice system, coping strategies for dealing with the long term impacts of being a psychologist & more.Want to ask Tim & Xanthe a question? Get involved and follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram and DM us.Motive & Method is an MIK

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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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28:02

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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