True Crime Conversations

64:59

The Idaho Four College Murders

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/08/13

What began as a typical game day celebration for University of Idaho students would end in unimaginable horror on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Xana Kernodle, a marketing junior, spent the day with friends, including her boyfriend Ethan Chapin and housemates Dylan, Bethany, Kaylee and Maddie at their shared home on 1122 King Road. After parties and celebrations, the group returned home in the early hours of Sunday morning. At around 4am, Dylan heard disturbing sounds. When she cracked her door open,

en-AU

55:28

UPDATE: Snowtown Murderer James Vlassakis Has Been...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/08/09

In May 1999, two detectives followed a trail of suspicious missing persons cases to an old, red-brick bank in Snowtown, South Australia. As they head inside, they head straight for the bank’s vault where they find six large plastic barrels containing human remains. They also find handcuffs, knives, a saw, boxes of disposable gloves and bottles of hydrochloric acid. They’d come to realise they'd found the dumping grounds of Australia’s worst serial killings, crimes that would see

en-AU

58:57

The Day Three Children Disappeared In Broad Daylight,...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/08/06

Find out more about Stuart and Bill's book Unmasking the Killer of the Missing Beaumont Childrenhere. If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes. CREDITS Guests: Bill Hayes & Stuart Mullins Host:Claire Murphy Senior Producer:Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round GET IN TOUCH

en-AU

53:42

For Years, Karlie’s Murderers Convinced Her Family...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/08/02

When two-year-oldKhandalyce Pearce vanished, police were baffled that her mother, Karlie, hadn’t reported her missing. What no one realised was thatKarlie Pearce-Stevenson had already been murdered years earlier, her remains discovered in Belanglo State Forest in 2010—eight years before Khandalyce’s name would make national headlines. The true shock came from the killer’s calculated deception: for years after Karlie’s murder, her killers and their associates sentfake

en-AU

74:50

Lisa McVey (Part 2): In Her Own Words, On Surviving A...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/07/30

Lisa McVey’s story is one of unimaginable pain and extraordinary power. At 17, after surviving years of abuse, she was kidnapped and assaulted for 26 hours by a serial killer. But Lisa didn’t just survive; she outsmarted him. Blindfolded, she memorised her surroundings, manipulated his trust, and left clues that led to his arrest. In this episode, we explore how Lisa turned trauma into strength and became a police officer and advocate. Her journey is raw, powerful, and deeply inspiring

en-AU

39:13

Lisa McVey (Part 1): Inside The Minds Behind The...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/07/23

At just 17, Lisa McVey was abducted by a dangerous man in Tampa, Florida. Over 26 long hours, despite unimaginable fear, Lisa stayed remarkably calm and sharp, leaving behind crucial clues that would help law enforcement catch a serial killer. Filmmakers Jim Donovan and Jeff Vanderwal brought Lisa’s powerful story to the screen in Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey. Working closely with Lisa herself, who makes a special appearance in the film, they captured her extraordinary strength and

en-AU

35:36

Bradley Murdoch Takes Peter Falconio’s Whereabouts To...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/07/19

Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of Falconio’s murder in December 2005 and sentenced to life in prison. Now, there’s been a significant development. Murdoch died of throat cancer on July 15, 2025, at the age of 67. He had been diagnosed with the terminal illness in 2019 and was released from Alice Springs Correctional Centre last month to receive palliative care at Alice Springs Hospital. Chillingly, his death came just one day after the 24th anniversary of Falconio’s murder

en-AU

52:07

The Killer Who Livestreamed His Mass Shooting On...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/07/16

On March 15, 2019, New Zealand was shattered by a terrorist attack unlike any in its history. Fifty-one worshippers were murdered and dozens more wounded when a gunman opened fire inside two mosques in Christchurch, livestreaming his rampage to the world. We speak with journalist Joey Watson, creator of Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor, who traces the radicalisation of the attacker, from online echo chambers to a global network of extremists who silently supported his deadly mission. What really

en-AU

39:07

Australia's Black Widow: The Story Of Dulcie Markham

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/07/12

Dulcie Markham has been called Australia’s most beautiful bad woman. Underworld figures describe her as "Black Widow," like the spider known for sometimes killing its mate. A key figure in the underworld gangs of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, Dulcie used her Hollywood good looks, rosy pink lips and whip-smart mind to manipulate the most evil of mobsters. Author and historian Leigh Straw joins Jessie for this episode where she takes us through the life of Dulcie; how the 15-year-old started

en-AU

50:05

"The Moment I Realised The Man I Loved Was A Serial...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/07/09

When Heather let “Jace” into her Toronto condo to fix a kitchen cabinet, she had no idea she was opening the door to one of Canada’s most prolific romance scammers. Charming, confident, and seemingly genuine, Jason Porter, using yet another alias, had already conned dozens of women across the country. But this time, he picked the wrong target. In this episode, Claire Murphy speaks with Heather, the woman who uncovered his lies, exposed his scam network, and helped take him down

en-AU

55:49

Kidnapped, Abused & Held In A Pig Shed: The Shocking...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/07/05

When 24-year-old Belgian backpacker Davine Arckens reached out to a man on Gumtree about working on his farm, she was excited. The 88 days of labour would mean she could stay in Australia on a tourist visa for an extra year. She couldn’t wait to spend more time in a country she thought was safe and full of nice people. When Davine met the man, it didn’t take long for her to realise she’d made a terrible mistake.What followed was two harrowing days where she was held against her

en-AU

49:15

The Gonzales Family Murders

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/07/02

At just 20 years old, Sef Gonzales murdered his entire family, his father Teodoro, mother Mary Loiva, and 18-year-old sister Clodine, in their Sydney home in 2001. Struggling with an identity crisis, failing his medical exams, and facing rejection from his parents, who planned to disown him and cut off his inheritance, Sef devised a chilling plan. He brutally killed them and tried to stage the scene as a racially motivated hate crime. But the truth soon unravelled. Nick Kaldas, then head of the New

en-AU

58:57

The Former Miss Australia Who Was Convicted Of Drug...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/06/25

Felicia Djamirze has lived many lives—counsellor, women’s justice advocate, three-time Miss Australia titleholder, and convicted drug dealer. Raised in a tough Sydney neighbourhood where crime and addiction were part of daily life, Felicia grew up believing survival was the best she could hope for. When her looks opened doors, she stepped through, even when they led into dangerous territory. In her memoir Accessory, she shares her raw and unfiltered story: a childhood shaped by chaos, a

en-AU

49:30

Karen Read Found Not Guilty In Viral Murder Trial

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/06/20

Ever since the mysterious death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe on a snowy night in 2022, the town where he died has been deeply divided. Was he killed in a house full of law enforcement and the crime covered up, or did his girlfriend, Karen Read, strike him with her car and leave him to die? The high-profile case gripped true crime fans worldwide, especially after Read claimed she was the victim of a corrupt cover-up. The first trial in 2024 ended in a mistrial. In the 2025 retrial,

en-AU

52:07

Lauren Had No Idea She Married a Monster—Until She...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/06/18

In 2015, Lauren Trevan’s husband was interviewed by police about messages he had sent to a teenage girl. He claimed they were harmless. They weren’t. As the investigation unfolded, Lauren learned the full extent of his actions — and how much had been hidden. At the same time, she was navigating a controlling and emotionally abusive relationship herself. In this episode, Claire Murphy speaks with Lauren about the intersection between coercive control and grooming behaviour —

en-AU

25:04

We Finally Know The Motive Behind Australia’s...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/06/16

Nearly 30 years have passed since the Port Arthur massacre — one of the darkest and most devastating events in Australia's history. On April 28, 1996, a lone gunman, Martin Bryant, carried out the country’s deadliest mass shooting, killing 35 people and injuring 23 others in and around the historic Port Arthur site in Tasmania. For decades, the question of why he did it has haunted survivors, investigators, and the nation. Now, new insights are finally beginning to shed light on what may

en-AU

56:49

The Woman Who Tricked 50 Doulas Into Believing She...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/06/11

Kaitlyn Braun spun an elaborate web of lies, convincing over 50 doulas she was pregnant after a traumatic assault. Her deception confused and shattered trust in the doula community, leaving many unsure if they could continue their work. Journalist Sarah Treleaven spent over eighteen months investigating Kaitlyn’s unusual story and the motives behind it. She brought these stories to life in her podcast, The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby, where she details speaking to the doulas who were tricked,

en-AU

63:25

How A Broken Law Sent Kathleen Folbigg To Prison

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/06/04

After 20 years in prison, Kathleen Folbig, once labelled Australia’s worst female serial killer, was released in just 56 minutes. New genetic evidence cleared her of killing her four children, flipping one of the country’s most infamous cases on its head. Kathleen’s story is one of loss and a justice system that got it badly wrong. But her fight isn't over. In this episode, investigative journalist Quentin McDermott, author of Meadow’s Law, joins us to unpack how a flawed

en-AU

50:25

Hundreds Were Forced To Witness The Death Of Agnes...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/05/28

She was young, poor, and alone in a harsh, unforgiving Icelandic landscape — and then she was sentenced to die. In 1830, Agnes Magnúsdóttir became the last person executed in Iceland, beheaded by axe for the murder of a powerful man. Nearly 200 years later, her story still lingers. Was she a cold-blooded killer, or a woman trapped by circumstance? In this episode, we speak to author Hannah Kent, whose bestselling novel Burial Rites reimagines Agnes’s final days. We explore

en-AU

62:56

William Tyrrell: Is This The Breakthrough We've Been...

True Crime Conversations ·

2025/05/21

He was three years old, dressed in a Spider-Man suit, playing in his foster grandmother’s yard — and then he was gone. Nearly a decade later, the disappearance of William Tyrrell remains one of Australia’s most haunting mysteries. For years, this case has been clouded in secrecy. With a high number of registered sex offenders living in the area where William vanished, investigators have long questioned whether he was deliberately targeted — and if so, by whom? Now, nearly 11

en-AU

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Amr Yahia عمرو يحيى

Amr Yahia عمرو يحيى

True Crime Podcast 2026 - Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

True Crime Podcast 2026

Solved Murders - True Crime Stories

RedditKing

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

True Crime Today

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns

Hidden Killers Podcast