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Narelle Fraser Interviews

Narelle was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years,15 of which were as a Detective with squads including Child Exploitation, Missing Persons (Homicide) & Sexual Crimes. Narelle was exposed to unimaginable grief & trauma but also witnessed incredible strength & resilience from those affected by crime. In 2012 Narelle"s career came to an unexpected sudden end when she was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Injury and was never able to return to Policing. In her recovery, she drew on

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29:15

Narelle talks about the 'triggers' that led to her...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2021/03/09

There are many triggers Narelle recognises that would lead her towards an eventual PTSD diagnosis. Some will completely surprise you and others still cause her anxiety to this very day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:01

Ricky and his young son and daughter had just picked...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2021/03/02

The first outing in a brand new off-road buggy ended in a tragic incident that would see a father charged and imprisoned over the death of his daughter. Narelle talks to the father’s partner, Tereasa Humphreys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:12

Heading towards breaking point - two cases that...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2021/02/23

Heading Towards Breaking Point: On this week’s Narelle Fraser Interviews, Narelle discusses two of the cases that contributed to her PTSD diagnosis. Two cases that are in themselves hard to comprehend, and two cases that continue to haunt her to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13:14

In the early hours of December 8, 2012, Melissa and...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2021/02/16

Like many young men aged 18, Jordan Hayes-McGuinness was beginning to find his independence. He had his driver’s license and was starting to push the boundaries. However, his decision to drink and take drugs one night would kick start a chain reaction that would end up affecting many, many lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:54

Rebecca Badendoch has over 30 years of experience in...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2021/02/09

You don’t practise family law for three decades without being subjected to the worst that society can throw at you and Rebecca Badenboch has seen it all. Dealing with children who are the victims of crime would be testing for most individuals but in her role as an independent children’s lawyer, this is something Rebecca has to face on a day to day basis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:16

David Key Part 2

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2021/02/02

During the Black Saturday bushfires, Victoria Police Airwing crew member David Key was winched into an area engulfed by flames and drove a woman and her dog and horse to safety using the chopper above him for directions. You won’t believe his stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:32:49

David Key Part 1

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2021/01/26

The Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race in 1998 faced horrendous conditions. Five yachts sank and six sailors lost their lives. Victoria Police Airwing crewman David Key was involved in the desperate rescue mission. He’ll never forget that day as long as he lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:37:01

Ben Shenton was just 18-months-old when he was forced...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2021/01/19

Joining Australia’s infamous cult when he was just a baby, Ben Shenton was subjected to appalling physical and mental abuse at the hands of cult leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne. Ben would eventually be released at aged 15 and then, understandably, struggled to adjust to a society he knew nothing about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:27

Lex de Man was a Detective Sergeant on Operation...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2021/01/12

The Family, headed by nefarious cult leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne resided in Lake Eildon, Victoria, where children were cruelly taken from their mothers, subjected to terrible physical and mental abuse and regularly dosed on the psychedelic drug, LSD. Lex was part of a team tasked with investigating the crimes that Anne Hamilton-Byrne was responsible for and would even end up chasing her overseas in a pursuit of justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:54

Sarah Lawrence is a regional reporter for Channel 9...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2021/01/05

There are many facets to being a reporter that covers crime. Irrespective of the details of the crime you’re covering, you have to remain impartial and keep all of your emotions in check. It’s not an easy gig but it’s one that Channel 9 reporter Sarah Lawrence does on a daily basis and she speaks with Narelle about the challenges that come with the job in regional Victoria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:19

Interviewing victims of crime. This week, Narelle...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2020/12/29

People react differently when they become victims of crime. Some can remember specific details of the crime while others are so frightened that they can’t remember anything at all. It is the job of the detective to use their experience to extract as much information as possible in order to solve the crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:55

As a Christmas bonus episode, the team at Black...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2020/12/22

It’s Christmas so rather than take a rest over the holidays, we put together a candid interview with Narelle Fraser that lifts the lid on our favourite detective and uncovers what Narelle gets up to when she’s not recording her podcasts. Did you know she loves V8s, playing the spoons and listening to Pink Floyd? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:29

You can't have a police career in Homicide, the Armed...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2020/12/15

As far as tough policing goes, Craig Walsh has done it all. He worked in Homicide, the Armed Robbery Squad and the Special Operations Group, better known as a SWAT team. In doing so he’s been pitched up against some of Victoria’s most violent criminals in a full array of cases from shootings to sieges. But like many of his fellow officers, the job would eventually take a toll on Craig’s mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:14

Over a 30 year career with Victoria Police, Peter...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2020/12/08

Peter Bellion held an unenviable position at Victoria Police – he was an Accident Reconstruction Expert. Long after the ambulances had left the scene, it was Peter’s job to painstakingly piece together the events that led to the accident. Over a 30 year long career, Peter would attend over 2000 fatal traffic accidents and eventually the horrific sights he faced on a near daily basis took a toll until he was eventually diagnosed with PTSD. Peter still battles with these demons to this day. Hosted on

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1:08:21

Lorraine Moss held a heinous secret about the fate of...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2020/12/01

The year is 1982 and from the outside, hardworking Leonard John Moss, his wife Lorraine, and their three children were nothing more than a normal family living in Bendigo, Australia. But Lorraine was holding a heinous secret and one that wouldn’t be revealed for another 15 years. Today Narelle talks with Kira Olney, the ex-detective who unravelled the shocking truth behind this tragic story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:13

What we know about undercover cops usually comes from...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2020/11/24

Going underground as a cop sounds like an exciting proposition for a young recruit still learning the ropes, and for Keith Banks that’s exactly what it was. He would soon be immersed in the seedy side of criminal life, where he would assume the identity of a drug dealer with the aim of bringing down the cartels flooding the streets with narcotics. But the job would come at the cost of Keith’s mental wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:50

Melissa Sell took a traumatic phone call in 2017 that...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2020/11/17

Imagine talking to your best friend on the phone the moment she was murdered. That’s exactly what happened to Melissa Sell, who was chatting with Alicia Little as her partner, Charles Evans, killed her. What followed was a difficult investigation for Melissa, who was still trying hard to deal with her grief while being questioned by the police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:14

Tim Peck & I both remember 2nd October 2014 for...

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2020/11/10

Tim Peck is a very fortunate man. With an esteemed career as a detective in Victoria Police, from the outside it appeared Tim was the very embodiment of a competent and successful cop who threw everything he had at his career. But in 2014 he had reached a point that no one around him was aware of – he decided he was going to commit suicide. Narelle talks to Tim about his path to recovery and how he is now helping others in similar situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:03:46

Kira Olney and The Mornington Monster

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2020/10/15

Aside from working at Victoria Police, Narelle and Kira share something else in common: they both worked on the horrific case of the Mornington Monster, aka John Sharpe. Sharpe killed his wife and child and Narelle and Kira’s paths would cross during the investigation to convict the killer. Here they talk through the emotional journey they both made on the path to finding justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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59:07

Former Victorian Hostage Negotiator John O'Neil pt 2

Narelle Fraser Interviews ·

2020/10/14

For most of us, our knowledge of hostage negotiation is taken directly from the movies or TV. However, for John O’Neil, it was his job in the police force. When called upon he would attend a hostage situation and do his very best to de-escalate the crisis and find a peaceful resolution. Unfortunately not all negotiations ended well, and his longest job was 41 hours. John talks to Narelle about his on-the-job experiences in what was a very colourful career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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