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The Crime Collective"s Podcast

The Crime Collective

Let us start by saying welcome to the family at The Crime Collective!Every episode will see the hosts Ben, Claire and Kitty hit you with a current or historic true crime story followed by some interesting crime facts and perhaps even a special guest or two!It"s not just a grizzly murder show - we take our subject seriously but we do love some banter and laughter along the way to keep ourselves sane.Feel free to reach out @ tcrimecollective@gmail.com with any questions or hit us up on the

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63:02

Episode 102: John Haley

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2026/04/09

Welcome to episode 102, in which Claire takes another journey back to the early days of Tasmania and tells the story of ex-convict turned serial killer John Haley. Also known as Four-Fingered Scotty, he went on a murderous rampage in 1861, but there were rumours he may have actually killed many more... And the account of his botched execution is nearly as horrible as the acts he committed to earn his spot on the gallows. Then Ben finishes things off with a countdown of the longest and

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50:27

Episode 101: The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire...

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2026/03/26

Welcome to episode 101 and another instalment of the Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire and Kitty!This time the hosts explore the theme of canine-related crimes - Kitty recounts the story of a pup that was small in stature but large in loyalty, whose refusal to abandon his owner helped earn him the title of the doggy detective.Then Claire talks about the case of a violent dog-napping of a celebrity's precious pooches that nearly cost a dogwalker his life, saw a massive reward offered and

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Episode 100: Celebrating a century!

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2026/03/12

Welcome to episode 100! In which Claire and Ben celebrate hitting the milestone, with some cameo appearances from those near and dear to us at The Crime Collective.Claire then tells a Tasmanian true crime tale - the sad story of the death of Neil Harwood in East Devonport in 2011, and the appalling decisions made in the aftermath by his killer Peter Leary and his accomplice in disposing of the victim's body, Thomas Mead.Ben follows up with a classic Who am I? Without giving too much away it

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Episode 99: The Great Brinks Robbery

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Welcome to episode 99, in which Ben recounts the epic story of the 1950 robbery of more than $2.7 million in cash and securities by a group of masked men from a Brink's depot in Boston.Considered the crime of the century, it had obviously taken meticulous planning and led to years of investigative work by the FBI. Find out if the gang of thieves were able to wait out the seven-year statue of limitations, how the heist was pulled off and whether the massive haul of loot was ever

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Episode 98: Darlene Geertsema

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2026/02/12

Welcome to episode 98, in which Claire and Ben finally return from their prolonged break and discuss some changes in the future of the podcast.Claire then tells the main story about the disappearance of 30-year-old mother of six, Darlene Geertsema, from Devonport, Tasmania, in 1978. While police at the time ruled out foul play, it took one daughter's persistence and the dedication of a female police officer to reopen the investigation more than 30 years later. Hear who the coroner blamed

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That's a wrap on 2025

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Greetings dear listeners, this is a short announcement to say we'll be taking our annual break a little earlier than in the past but we'll be back soon! Thanks, love you - bye! xxxIf you would like to reach out, please email us at tcrimecollective@gmail.com

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Episode 97: Amanda Carter

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Welcome to episode 97, in which Claire is joined by her brother Matt as she tells the story of a Tasmanian case that was one of the earliest in Australia to use DNA technology to help bring a murderer to justice.It began in 1980, when Amanda Carter was out in Hobart celebrating her upcoming 22nd birthday with her sister. But after leaving a pub in the early hours of the morning, the pair walked to a taxi rank with two men they had befriended and Amanda was never seen alive again...Despite

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Episode 96: Carolyn Matthews, with special guest Sam...

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Welcome to episode 96, in which Claire is again joined by special guest forensic psychologist Sam.This time Sam tells the main story about a case which she was familiar with from her time living in Adelaide.Carolyn Matthews was a hardworking mother and wife from suburban West Lakes who was found stabbed to death in her home. But the shocking crime wasn't a random attack and the truth behind her death revealed a sordid tale of lust, greed and a killer for hire...To finish things off Claire

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49:30

Episode 95: The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire &...

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Welcome to episode 95 and another instalment of The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire and Kitty!This episode just so happens to fall on Halloween, so of course that's the theme for this month's offering.Kitty tells the tale of the trick or treat murder - the 1957 shooting of Peter Fabiano in California by a masked person who'd knocked on his door late one night. However, the paper bag they held up wasn't to collect some candy - instead, it concealed the weapon that gunned Peter down. Hear

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Episode 94: Bradley Breward

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2025/10/23

Welcome to episode 94, in which Claire is joined by special returning guest, forensic psychologist Sam, in Ben's absence.Claire talks about a fairly recent Tasmanian case - the sad and disturbing story of 22-year-old Bradley Breward, who found himself the focus of attention when former bodybuilder Mark Jones became obsessed with finding his stolen vehicle.After offering a reward for information about the car and receiving a tip-off, Jones and an accomplice ambushed Bradley and subjected him

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Episode 93: Pulse nightclub shooting

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Welcome to episode 93, in which Ben tells the story of the shocking mass shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida in 2016.Hear about the background of the shooter, 29-year-old Omar Mateen, what unfolded during the hostage situation that became a three-hour standoff, and his supposed motivation for the deadly attack.To end the episode, after Ben had to head off Claire is joined once more by special guest Matt Turfrey (who happens to be her brother). He talks about David Hahn, a

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Episode 92: John 'Rocky' Whelan

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2025/10/09

Welcome to episode 92, in which Ben and Claire are again joined by special guest Matt Turfrey for a journey back to ye olde Van Diemen's Land!Claire tells the story of John 'Rocky' Whelan, an Irish-born convict whose rampage in the mid-1850s earned him many names, including the Huon Terror.Hear about the torturous punishments he endured over nearly 20 years for the dozens of offences he racked up after being transferred from NSW to Norfolk Island that no doubt contributed to him later

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Episode 91: Francis Heaulme, with special guest Matt...

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Welcome to episode 91, in which Ben and Claire are joined - in person for the first time since the podcast began - by special guest (and Claire's brother) Matt Turfrey!He tells the story of a case which had police in the Brittany region of France perplexed. In 1989 a shocking murder in broad daylight eventually leads detectives to drifter Francis Heaulme. The strange character seems to have a solid alibi but then he begins talking and the bits and pieces of information he gives start to

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Episode 90: The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire &...

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Welcome to episode 90 and another instalment of the Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire and Kitty!This month the ladies prove that diamonds really are a girl's best friend when they explore the theme of all things bling - jewellery.Kitty talks about Dr Maria Maclennan, the world's first forensic jeweller, who uses jewellery principles to help solve crimes and identify bodies.And Claire shares the story of another bad-ass woman - one of Britain's most notorious diamond thieves, Joan

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Episode 89: Nancy Grunwaldt

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Welcome to episode 89, in which Claire looks into the case of 26-year-old German tourist Nancy Grunwaldt, who was on a planned year-long trip through New Zealand and Australia when she went missing while riding a hired bike on the East Coast of Tasmania in 1993.Hear about her movements once she arrived in the state, the theories about what may have happened to her and some other notable cases which have been linked to her disappearance.To finish things off Ben has a collection of stories

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Episode 88: Jaycee Dugard Part 2

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Welcome to episode 88, in which Ben picks up where he left off with the story of Jaycee Dugard, who was kidnapped in California in 1991 at the age of 11. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet we highly recommend you do that first!In the second installment you will hear how Jaycee's 18 years of captivity finally came to an end, what happened when her captors faced court and how she has adjusted to life since her release.To finish things off Claire has a story that was kindly suggested by a

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Episode 87: Jaycee Dugard Part 1

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Welcome to episode 87, in which Ben begins telling the story of Jaycee Dugard, who was abducted on her way to school in California in 1991 at the age of 11. Hear about her kidnappers, what she endured at their hands during 18 years of captivity and how, if there hadn't been numerous lapses by law enforcement, she could have possibly been freed much earlier...Tune back in next week for Part 2!To finish things off Claire shares a tale that was inspired by a random conversation about a movie,

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Episode 86: Amy Bock

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Welcome to episode 86, in which Claire tells the story of Tasmanian-born Amy Bock, who went on to be described as New Zealand's most celebrated and energetic confidence trickster. In the late 19th and early 20th Century Amy racked up a long list of criminal charges and prison time using a host of aliases and elaborate deceptions, before she embarked on her most ambitious scheme in 1909...To finish things off Ben has a good old Who Am I. Can Claire put a name to the facts this time? Let us

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52:54

Episode 85: The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire &...

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Welcome to episode 85, in which Claire and Kitty return for another instalment of The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty!This month, as we are rugged up against the cold in the southern hemisphere, the girls have chosen chilly crime stories to fit their winter theme.Claire talks about a case from a small Canadian town in the early 1990s, in which snow played a pivotal role in helping to find the perpetrators of a violent home invasion against Ward and Diana Maracle. Kitty then shares the story of

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Episode 84: Bonnie and Clyde

The Crime Collective"s Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Welcome to episode 84, in which Ben returns from his little break - with a bang! He takes on the story of the infamous gangster couple Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. While the pair have been romanticised over the years, Ben lays out the truth about their time robbing and murdering their way across the central United States in the 1930s. Hear about their early days, their criminal career and their eventual dramatic end.Ben's comeback episode was so thoroughly researched there was no time

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