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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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Shortcut: The "Human Tiger" Inside Pentridge Prison

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/28

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 the 19th century, Victorian newspapers labeled Pentridge Prison inmate John Weachurch as a "bloodthirsty werewolf."Who was this supposed homicidal maniac who, for a time, shared his prison sentence with Ned Kelly? And why did he not share the same fame as the aforementioned inmate?Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast joins us on this episode of

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The "Human Tiger" Inside Pentridge Prison

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/28

In the 19th century, Victorian newspapers labeled Pentridge Prison inmate John Weachurch as a "bloodthirsty werewolf."Who was this supposed homicidal maniac who, for a time, shared his prison sentence with Ned Kelly? And why did he not share the same fame as the aforementioned inmate?Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to tell us all about the "rebel with a cause," John Weachurch.You can listen to Michael Adam's "Forgotten Australia"

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15:42

Shortcut: How Did Louisa Ioannidis Die?

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/21

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.The 2011 death of Louisa Ioannidis was deemed as not suspicious according to the investigating police at the time.That simply didn't make sense to those who knew her. Including her big brother, Tass who contacted the private investigator, Julie Robson, asking for help in seeking an inquest.Julie joins us on Australian True Crime to discuss the results of her

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How Did Louisa Ioannidis Die?

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/21

The 2011 death of Louisa Ioannidis was deemed as not suspicious according to the investigating police at the time.That simply didn't make sense to those who knew her. Including her big brother, Tass who contacted the private investigator, Julie Robson, asking for help in seeking an inquest.Julie joins us on Australian True Crime to discuss the results of her Investigative Podcast around Louisa's death, "Troubled Waters".Julia's podcasts "Chasing Charlie" and Troubled Waters" are available wherever

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1:57

Australian True Crime LIVE Tour - Starts Tonight!

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/18

Our live show for "Australian True Crime" kicks off this weekend and at our Melbourne show we will be unpacking the recent High Country Murders trial with former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina.In Sydney and Brisbane, I’ll be joined on stage by criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett.Right now, we are running a last minute ticket offer, but as soon as the tickets are gone, they are gone so be quick. Click the link below and we can’t wait to see you this weekend for Australian True Crime live.Click here

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Shortcut: The "Sharpie" Gangs

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/17

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.The Sharpies were probably Australia's most fashionable gang in 1960s/70s Australia.Their clothing was custom made from European tailors and their hairstyles were unmistakable.Our guest for today's episode is Author and Social Worker, Julie Mac. Julie herself was a proud Sharpie in the 1970s, and she's here to tell us who the Sharpies really were beyond the violent

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41:09

The "Sharpie" Gangs

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/17

The Sharpies were probably Australia's most fashionable gang in 1960s/70s Australia.Their clothing was custom made from European tailors and their hairstyles were unmistakable.Our guest for today's episode is Author and Social Worker, Julie Mac. Julie herself was a proud Sharpie in the 1970s, and she's here to tell us who the Sharpies really were beyond the violent headlines.You can purchase Julie's latest book "TAILS" here.You can purchase signed copies of Julie's work here.Australian True Crime

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Shortcut: The Future of Victim Identification

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/14

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 Richard Bassed is the Deputy Director at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at Monash University.I had the opportunity to interview Richard for my book "CSI Told You Lies" about his work in identifying victims in mass casualty events, such as the Black Saturday Bushfires and the 2004 Indian Ocean

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The Future of Victim Identification

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/14

Professor Richard Bassed is the Deputy Director at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at Monash University.I had the opportunity to interview Richard for my book "CSI Told You Lies" about his work in identifying victims in mass casualty events, such as the Black Saturday Bushfires and the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.Currently, Richard is deeply invested in researching and utilising AI technology, as it has the potential to make a

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1:55

ATC Live: Less Than A Week To Go!

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/11

Australian True Crime is Australia’s most popular independent true crime podcast production and next week we are bringing our LIVE SHOW to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on July 19th, 20th and 21st. Hurry you have less than a week to grab your seats. You don’t want to miss this.In Melbourne I’ll be joined on stage by former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina.And at our Sydney and Brisbane shows, Criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett.Both our experts will be answering your true crime questions on the

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15:31

ATC Plus *Preview*: What it's really like to be a...

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/10

This is a preview of our recent ATC Plus episode. To listen to the whole episode, you can subscribe now to ATC Plus and get your first week free on Apple Podcasts.Ljupka Subeska, also known as LJ, is a criminal lawyer and Principal at Astoria Lawyers in Sydney. For this episode, she is here to take us behind the curtain and see how a criminal lawyer prepares for a case, as well as to debunk some common misconceptions about her job.This interview is led by veteran broadcast journalist (and friend of

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Shortcut: The Former Homicide Detective Changing The...

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/07

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.Former VicPol Detective Senior Sergeant, Tim Peck, has just released a book entitled The Invisible Obvious about his miraculous recovery from alcoholism and severely compromised mental health. He's unflinchingly honest about the depths of despair that took him very close to taking his own life in 2014 at the peak of his career, and the circumstances that prevented him

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The Former Homicide Detective Changing The Way We...

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/07

Former VicPol Detective Senior Sergeant, Tim Peck, has just released a book entitled The Invisible Obvious about his miraculous recovery from alcoholism and severely compromised mental health. He's unflinchingly honest about the depths of despair that took him very close to taking his own life in 2014 at the peak of his career, and the circumstances that prevented him from accepting help until it was almost too late.Click here to purchase Tim Peck's book "The Invisible Obvious"Australian True Crime

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2:09

ATC Live Show: ANNOUNCEMENT

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/07

Due to popular demand, we have opened up more seats for our Australian True Crime live shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this July.To celebrate we are opening up a 48 hour sale. Starting at Midnight on the 8th of July, We're offering 50 percent off when you use the discount code "MATESRATES".Click here to purchase tickets, Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:04

Shortcut: From The Teacher's Pet to Bronwyn - Hedley...

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/03

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.Hedley Thomas is the National Chief Correspondent for The Australian and the investigative journalist behind Australia's most groundbreaking True Crime podcasts. Many of you will be familiar with Hedley's podcasts. Titles such as The Teacher's Pet, Shandee's Story and The Night Driver.Now Hedley's back with a new series called Bronywn, in which he's investigating the

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From The Teacher's Pet to Bronwyn - Hedley Thomas

Australian True Crime ·

2024/07/03

Hedley Thomas is the National Chief Correspondent for The Australian and the investigative journalist behind Australia's most groundbreaking True Crime podcasts. Many of you will be familiar with Hedley's podcasts. Titles such as The Teacher's Pet, Shandee's Story and The Night Driver.Now Hedley's back with a new series called Bronywn, in which he's investigating the 1993 disappearance of Lennox Head woman Bronwyn Whitfield. Hedley Thomas joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about Bronwyn, as

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Shortcut: Carly Ryan's Legacy: What's Changed Since...

Australian True Crime ·

2024/06/30

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 2006, Adelaide teenager Carly Ryan thought she'd met the boy of her dreams on social media by the name of Brandon Kane. Brandon was a character invented by pedophile Garry Francis Newman, who was in his fifties at the time and communicating with literally hundreds of underage girls around the world, posing as a boy their age. Newman enlisted his own teenage son to

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Carly Ryan's Legacy: What's Changed Since Australia's...

Australian True Crime ·

2024/06/30

In 2006, Adelaide teenager Carly Ryan thought she'd met the boy of her dreams on social media by the name of Brandon Kane. Brandon was a character invented by pedophile Garry Francis Newman, who was in his fifties at the time and communicating with literally hundreds of underage girls around the world, posing as a boy their age. Newman enlisted his own teenage son to help him groom the girls and try to persuade them to meet him in person.In February 2007, Newman and his son traveled to Adelaide to

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23:30

High Country Murders: The Verdict

Australian True Crime ·

2024/06/25

The jury's verdict has just been announced for the Gregory Lynn case regarding the deaths of Russell Hill and Carol Clay in 2020.This is from my other podcast "Can We Be Real?", so it's going to sound a little different to what you're used to from an Australian True Crime episode.Click here to listen to "Can We Be Real?" on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and

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Shortcut: Captain Moonlite

Australian True Crime ·

2024/06/23

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.Captain Moonlite was a very different character compared to other famous Australian Bushrangers.Despite the fantastic nickname there's been conspicuously little information available about him. That was until journalist and author, Garry Linnell started looking into the story. The result is a great book that uncovers some surprising aspects of Moonlite story. Aspects

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