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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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Why The Whole Story Matters When Sex Crimes Go To Court.

Australian True Crime ·

2022/01/30

Why The Whole Story Matters When Sex Crimes Go To Court.Criminologist Patrick Tidmarsh specialises in teaching police how to interview victims of sexual assault and sex offenders in the hope that he can have some positive impact in the pathetically low rates of conviction in that area. He joins us to talk about his new book ‘The Whole Story’.The Whole Story by Patrick Tidmarsh: www.booktopia.com.au/the-whole-story-patrick-tidmarsh/book/9781787331037.htmlNEXT WEEK Terror Knocks in FNQ - A young man

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Gary Jubelin's Brilliant Career

Australian True Crime ·

2021/11/22

Show Notes Ep 237 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbFormer Detective Inspector Gary Jubelin of NSW police will be forever linked with the search for William Tyrrell. In this re issued episode of Australian True Crime, originally aired in 2020, we hear about some of the cases that made him a legend before he agreed to take on the one that ended his 34-year career and has him back in the headlines now. Buy CSITold You Lies by Meshel Laurie hereIn PaperbackAs an ebookAs an

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28:14

William Tyrrell Update - Who Really Said What and When?

Australian True Crime ·

2021/11/22

Show Notes Ep 236 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbAustralia is haunted by its missing children and none more so than William Tyrrell. On November 16 NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller sensationally announced a breakthrough in the investigation. The headlines have been extraordinary and at times misleading. Here are the interviews behind those headlines.Buy CSITold You Lies by Meshel Laurie hereIn PaperbackAs an ebookAs an audiobookread by MeshelYou can support us with a

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41:31

Who Killed Canberra Grandmother Irma Palasics?

Australian True Crime ·

2021/11/14

Episode 236:On November 6, 1999, Canberra grandmother Irma Palasics was on the floor of her home.Irma’s grandson John Mikita feels that the case is tantalisingly close to being solved but frustratingly, despite a few breakthroughs on the case and a $500,000 reward, no one has been arrested. Police believe that members of the Hungarian community in Melbourne can provide the vital clue to the identity of the people who killed Irma.John Mikita runs and maintains a website

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49:57

Mystery in The High Country

Australian True Crime ·

2021/11/11

Show Notes Ep 235 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbPolice are closing in on the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of elderly campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, missing from Victoria’s high country for over a year now. They’re the latest in a long line of people who’ve met with unknown fates in the area.Buy CSITold You Lies by Meshel Laurie hereIn PaperbackAs an ebookAs an audiobookread by MeshelYou can support us with a one-off contribution here.You can become a

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39:10

What's Britney Spears Got to do with Australian True...

Australian True Crime ·

2021/11/01

Show Notes Ep 234 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbBrittany Spears’ story has had a profound effect on women around theworld whose basic rights have also been stripped away by partners and otherfamily members. We discuss the impact of her emancipation with Kat Foster fromthe 50/50 Foundation which is working towards equal representation for women ingovernance by 2030.Buy CSITold You Lies by Meshel Laurie hereIn PaperbackAs an ebookAs an audiobookread by MeshelYou can support

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Hedley Thomas’ own unsolved crime.

Australian True Crime ·

2021/10/24

Episode 233Hedley Thomas is an award-winning investigative journalist and podcast producer who brought us The Teacher’s Pet and The Night Driver podcasts. He is back with a new podcast series – Shandee's Story – where he goes back to the night of the 23-year old’s murder to find out who killed her and why.For those of you not familiar with The Teacher’s Pet podcast, Hedley delved into the cold case of missing woman, Lynette Dawson, who disappeared on Sydney's Northern Beaches in 1982. The case

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57:01

Prison Officer in Danger

Australian True Crime ·

2021/10/17

Episode 232It’s hard to imagine a job where you have to be vigilant all the time, being ready to attend to traumatic and unpredictable situations. But that’s what prison officers have to do every day. Social worker and therapist Bruce Perham has worked with hundreds of officers and he’s written a book called Code Blue: Prison Officer in Danger about trauma and PTSD in these first responders.Through the course of his years of going in and out of prisons and hearing the day to day experiences of

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42:57

A 1942 cold case and cover up with Bob Marmion

Australian True Crime ·

2021/10/10

Episode 231There were only two unsolved murders in the state of Victoria in 1942, and they are heavily shrouded in mystery. These murders happened during World War II time, on the Bellarine Peninsula, in Queenscliff, in an area occupied by Australian troops who were patrolling and defending the coastline.Early one cold, wintry morning in late May 1942, the bullet-ridden body of Army Driver Roy Willis was found on the side of the road. He had been shot a number of times with a military revolver.In

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39:36

Jack The Ripper Australian True Crime?

Australian True Crime ·

2021/10/03

Show Notes Ep 230 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWas a man convicted of murder in Australia in the late 19th Century also responsible for the Jack the Ripper murders in London?Far from being a Ripper 'fan', author Garry Linnell is intrigued by Victorian history. In his new book ‘Devil’s Work’, he doesn't just retell the story we're so familiar with but uses it as a starting point to take us further into the social upheaval of the time, both in England and in Australia,

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Noona Went to Jail

Australian True Crime ·

2021/09/26

Show Notes Ep 229 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWell I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, some of the best people I’ve ever met have been to prison. Here’s another one. Catherine from Horsham went to jail, and she’s thoroughly lovely, in fact, I bet you can totally relate to her.I'm a bit delirious with our endless lockdown I have to admit. I don't think I'm ever going to be released from my home or ever hug another adult again.I'd probably love this if it was a

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53:16

Organised crime loves supply chains

Australian True Crime ·

2021/09/19

Episode 290 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie & Emily Webb.What does organised crime have to do with supply chains…and how is forensic science used to trace things like gold, diamonds and even food.These were the questions I had for Western Australia based Cameron Scadding who is a Forensic and Analytical Chemist and founder and Managing Director of a company called Source Certain International.Over the course of his career Cameron has worked on some fascinating and strange cases

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52:44

The Great Bookie Robbery and the Gamble of Crime with...

Australian True Crime ·

2021/09/12

Episode 289 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb.Andrew Rule, legendary crime writer is equally fascinated by the horse racing industry. His latest book, Chance: Of Grit and Gamblers and the Romance of Racing is about both! Today he joins us to talk about The Great Bookie Robbery of 1976.Purchase Chance: Of Grit and Gamblers and the Romance of Racing Life If you have a problem with gambling or know someone who does you can phone Gambler's Help Line on 1800 858 858 or Lifeline

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56:30

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

Australian True Crime ·

2021/09/09

Show Notes Ep 228 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbVeteran journalist and True Crime author Debi Marshall joins us to talk about her new book, Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders. It follows on from her Foxtel series and podcast, Frozen Lies.You can subscribe to the podcast here.You can buy the book HERE.Buy CSI Told You Lies by Meshel Laurie hereIn PaperbackAs an ebookAs an audiobook read by MeshelYou can support us with a one-off contribution here.You

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Chapelwaite Special Extra Episode

Australian True Crime ·

2021/09/01

Show Notes Ep 226 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbThis is a special extra episode of ATC to celebrate the release of ‘Chapelwaite’, inspired by the Stephen King short story ‘Jerusalem’s Lot’ on Stan. You can sign up for your 30-day free trial at stan.com.auBuy CSI Told You Lies by Meshel LaurieIn PaperbackAs an ebookAs an audiobook read by MeshelYou can support us with a one-off contribution here.You can become a patron here.You can subscribe to Calm Ya Farm here.You can

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Dr Joanna Glengarry Forensic Pathologist

Australian True Crime ·

2021/08/29

Show Notes Ep 225 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbDr Joanna Glengarry studied for 8 years to be a surgeon but not long after completing her studies and entering the theatre she realised her true passion was forensic pathology. In her native Auckland, that meant another 5 years of formal study, just to get an introduction at the city mortuary. She was taken on as a Saturday volunteer.Fortunately for Joanna, but unfortunately for Auckland, the mortuary was severely

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56:31

Squizzy Taylor Australia’s first flashy Gangster

Australian True Crime ·

2021/08/22

Show Notes Ep 224 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbSquizzy Taylor was Australia’s first flashy Gangster. He set the standard so many still try to emulate today. Squizzy courted the media, flaunted an extravagant lifestyle and never laid low. Historian Roy Malloy joins us to talk about the incredible exploits of Squizzy and his associates.You can buy Roy’s book, Squizzy Taylor, The Forensics, The Man, The Vendetta, here.You can also keep up with Roy on

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Bikies, the Mount Panorama riots and the lure of the...

Australian True Crime ·

2021/08/15

Boris Mihailovic is a former outlaw motorcycle club member, a journo and magazine editor and writer, and author of three books - My mother Warned Me about Blokes Like Me, At the Altar Altar of theRoad Gods and The Wisdom of the Road Gods.You can find out more about Boris and read his provocative musings at his website borismihailovic.com Boris co-hosts a popular podcastMotoPG.Buy Meshel’s book “CSI Told You Lies” here.You can support us with a one-off contribution here.You can become a patron

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New Hope for the Unidentified

Australian True Crime ·

2021/08/08

Show Notes Ep 222 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbNew Hope for the UnidentifiedThere are around 500 sets of unidentified human remains stored in mortuaries around Australia. There are also over 2000 people registered as long-term missing persons. No doubt, some of them are the same people, so why have none of these mysteries been solved?There is new hope.For more information about Australian Missing Persons -https://www.missingpersons.gov.au/The Victorian Institute of

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Missing Suzie Lawrance

Australian True Crime ·

2021/08/01

Suzanne Lawrance, known as Suzie, has been missing from Healesville, Victoria since February 7 1987 after walking home from a 21st birthday party at the town’s Memorial Hall.We speak to Suzie’s family - Liz Westwood and Tony Lawrance and Suzie’s friends, Tracey Squires, Natalie Tulipano, Matthew Hughes and Glenn Taylor in this episode.If you have any information that could help find out what happened to Suzanne Lawrance call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at

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