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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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The Story of the World's Oldest Prisoner

Australian True Crime ·

2026/01/18

On the December 9th, 1925, a 44-year-old man by the name of Bill Wallace was arrested in Melbourne for the fatal shooting of electrician Ernest Williams after a dispute over smoking in a cafe.Refusing to explain who he was, Wallace was declared unfit to stand trial and spent the rest of his life in Aradale Psychiatric Hospital, becoming the world’s oldest prisoner at the age of 107.Our guest is Gideon Haigh, discussing his new book,Who Is Wallace?You can buyWho Is Wallace?directly from Gideon

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15:55

Shortcut: The Inner Worlds of Violent Offenders

Australian True Crime ·

2026/01/15

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. Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found further down in these show notes. Pamela Nathan is a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 40 years’ experience working in prisons, courts and forensic hospitals, and a long history of listening to people whose crimes have shocked

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57:03

The Inner Worlds of Violent Offenders

Australian True Crime ·

2026/01/15

Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found further down in these show notes. Pamela Nathan is a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 40 years’ experience working in prisons, courts and forensic hospitals, and a long history of listening to people whose crimes have shocked the public. Pamela has recently published a book titledPain Bleeds Crime,which takes us inside the inner worlds of violent offenders to explore how

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34:31

The Day They Blew Up The Police Station: The Russell...

Australian True Crime ·

2026/01/11

Retired Victoria Police Chief Inspector Rob Bailey has seen a lot over the course of his career. Among many other things, he was part of the legendary Victorian armed robbery squad in its heyday, and he was an eyewitness to what remains the most audacious attack ever carried out by the criminal underworld against Australian law enforcement, the bombing of Police Headquarters in Melbourne’s Russell Street. This episode is a re-issue of episode #98 from April 25th, 2019. Join our Facebook

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45:02

The Real Dog Day Afternoon - ATC International

Australian True Crime ·

2026/01/09

In this episode of ATC International, we're going to the movies. We're looking at the real story behind the 1995 classic film, Dog Day Afternoon, starring Al Pacino. It's known as a classic heist flick. But the true story is based on the complicated gay relationship between a Vietnam veteran, and a man desperate to transition and live as a woman. 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

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Shortcut: Forgotten Bombs: The Other Bali Bombings

Australian True Crime ·

2026/01/05

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. In 2005, three bombs exploded at Jimbaran Bay in Bali, killing and injuring civilians in an attack that once again targeted a popular tourist area. The attack came just three years after the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians. Our guest is Joe Frost, one of the teenagers on a trip from Newcastle who survived the attack and

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59:08

Forgotten Bombs: The Other Bali Bombings

Australian True Crime ·

2026/01/04

In 2005, three bombs exploded at Jimbaran Bay in Bali, killing and injuring civilians in an attack that once again targeted a popular tourist area. The attack came just three years after the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians. Our guest is Joe Frost, one of the teenagers on a trip from Newcastle who survived the attack and recently created the podcast Forgotten Bombs Bali 2005. You can listen to Forgotten Bombs: Bali 2005 wherever you get your podcasts. You can get

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55:47

Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family...

Australian True Crime ·

2025/12/21

Veteran journalist and True Crime author Debi Marshall joins us to talk about her book, Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders. It follows on from her Foxtel series and podcast, Frozen Lies.You can buy the book HERE.This episode is a re-issue of episode #228 from September 10th, 2021.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

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55:33

Neil Mitchell’s Life in Crime

Australian True Crime ·

2025/12/14

Neil Mitchell is a legendary Australian broadcaster and journalist who became one of the youngest editors of an Australian newspaper in 1985 at The Herald. He went on to write for The Age before beginning his extraordinary 37-year run on 3AW, where his talkback show made him a dedicated supporter of victims of crime. His podcast Neil Mitchell Asks Why is available wherever you get your podcasts, and he joins Australian True Crime to talk about the cases that stay with him.Click here to listen to

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15:06

Shortcut: The Yosemite Serial Killer (With a Twist) -...

Australian True Crime ·

2025/12/10

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.This week for ATC International, we travel back to 1999, when the locals of the Yosemite Valley were being terrorised by a serial killer with an exceeding brutality.Between the months of February and July, Carole Sund, Silvina Pelosso, Juliana Sund and Joie Ruth Armstrong were all murdered by Cary Stayner. The full list of his crimes however, are still yet to be

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43:02

The Yosemite Serial Killer (With a Twist) - ATC...

Australian True Crime ·

2025/12/10

This week for ATC International, we travel back to 1999, when the locals of the Yosemite Valley were being terrorised by a serial killer with an exceeding brutality.Between the months of February and July, Carole Sund, Silvina Pelosso, Juliana Sund and Joie Ruth Armstrong were all murdered by Cary Stayner. The full list of his crimes however, are still yet to be confirmed.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifelineon 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7

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Shortcut: How Child Abuse Is Silenced by Legal Loopholes

Australian True Crime ·

2025/12/07

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.Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found further down in these show notes.Lawyer and advocate Judy Courtin discusses her work representing survivors of institutional child abuse and how legal technicalities have long protected powerful institutions.You can visit Judy Courtin's website here.Sign the

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44:00

How Child Abuse Is Silenced by Legal Loopholes

Australian True Crime ·

2025/12/07

Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found further down in these show notes.Lawyer and advocate Judy Courtin discusses her work representing survivors of institutional child abuse and how legal technicalities have long protected powerful institutions.You can visit Judy Courtin's website here.Sign the petition here to reverse the High Court Decision Exempting Institutions from Liability for Child AbuseWe're excited to announce the

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35:53

She Matters: Kelly Williams (Duffy)

Australian True Crime ·

2025/12/03

Today, we're sharing an episode from Sherele Moody's podcast, She Matters. You can click here to listen to more episodes on Apple, or you can find She Matters wherever you listen to podcasts.You can also sign the "Justice for Kelly" petition here.Show notes:A man heard the violence behind the wall. He did not help her.Her sister found the single mum days later.The smell of her favouritehuman decaying forever lingers in her memory. Her murder warranted no more than three lines in one newspaper. Her

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Shortcut: What Happened to Shirley Butler on...

Australian True Crime ·

2025/11/30

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.Shirley Butler, a 21 year old woman, was found dead just metres from her home in Waverton on Christmas Day 1952.Detectives launched an intense hunt for answers and even staged a world first radio re enactment of her final tram ride, while the press hinted that police were holding back key details.Nearly six months later, a dramatic arrest made headlines, but the

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What Happened to Shirley Butler on Christmas Eve 1952?

Australian True Crime ·

2025/11/30

Shirley Butler, a 21 year old woman, was found dead just metres from her home in Waverton on Christmas Day 1952.Detectives launched an intense hunt for answers and even staged a world first radio re enactment of her final tram ride, while the press hinted that police were holding back key details. Nearly six months later, a dramatic arrest made headlines, but the revelations that followed proved even more astonishing.You can subscribe to Forgotten Australia here on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you

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Shortcut: Does "Adult Crime, Adult Time" Work for...

Australian True Crime ·

2025/11/27

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.Katherine Hayes, CEO of Queensland's Youth Advocacy Centre, offers a frontline view of youth crime shaped by long term work with young offenders.She explains why Queensland's adult crime, adult time approach has failed, pointing to high reoffending rates and deep systemic issues.Katherine urges Victoria not to repeat what she calls an evidence free mistake and sheds

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37:47

Does "Adult Crime, Adult Time" Work for Youth Offenders?

Australian True Crime ·

2025/11/27

Katherine Hayes, CEO of Queensland's Youth Advocacy Centre, offers a frontline view of youth crime shaped by long term work with young offenders. She explains why Queensland's adult crime, adult time approach has failed, pointing to high reoffending rates and deep systemic issues. Katherine urges Victoria not to repeat what she calls an evidence free mistake and sheds light on what actually reduces youth crime.You can learn more about the Youth Advocacy Centre at www.yac.net.auWe're excited to

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Shortcut: Armed Teens Robbed My House: What I Want...

Australian True Crime ·

2025/11/23

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.Ben Mansfield and his family were asleep in their suburban Melbourne home when two armed teenagers broke in and committed a burglary in December 2024.He joins Australian True Crime to talk about the home invasion and his thoughts on what should happen next to address Victorian youth crime.We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She

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45:44

Armed Teens Robbed My House: What I Want for Justice

Australian True Crime ·

2025/11/23

Ben Mansfield and his family were asleep in their suburban Melbourne home when two armed teenagers broke in and committed a burglary in December 2024.He joins Australian True Crime to talk about the home invasion and his thoughts on what should happen next to address Victorian youth crime.We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts.Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have

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