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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German television presenter Collien Fernandes was at the centre of a disturbing case of online impersonation, in which someone posing as her sent sexually explicit material and convinced several men they were in secret romantic relationships with her.
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German television presenter Collien Fernandes was at the centre of a disturbing case of online impersonation, in which someone posing as her sent sexually explicit material and convinced several men they were in secret romantic relationships with her.
Edith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note.
But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate for women and children began with a devastating childhood, when her father was hanged for the murder of her stepmother.
Michael Adams, host of Forgotten Australia and the new podcast Australian Murder, joins us to explore the story.
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.
Edith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note.
But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate for women and children began with a devastating childhood, when her father was hanged for the murder of her stepmother.
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
- Elizabeth Holmes' fraud
- The trial of Russell Brand
- An interview with Louise Edmonds about Grooming Recognition
Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma.
Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder of Grooming Recognition, a training platform helping people recognise the warning signs of grooming and prevent child sexual abuse.
Drawing on her own lived experience, Louise works to improve understanding of how grooming happens and how it can be stopped.
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 episode discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma.
Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder of Grooming Recognition, a training platform helping people recognise the warning signs of grooming and prevent child sexual abuse.
Drawing on her ...
In 2005, German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, NSW, but nobody has ever been convicted of her death.
Investigative journalist Richard Baker re-examines the case in the ABC’s Unravel: Lies in Lismore, exploring alleged confessions, unanswered questions and new revelations.
Richard Baker joins us to discuss Simone’s death and his search for answers.
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, German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, NSW, but nobody has ever been convicted of her death.
Investigative journalist Richard Baker re-examines the case in the ABC’s Unravel: Lies in Lismore, exploring alleged confessions, unanswered questions and n...
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
- The potential breakthrough in the unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders
- Recent true crime headlines
- An interview with Betty Taylor AM, CEO of the Red Rose foundation.
Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases ev...
Did you know a strangulation episode during a violent attack can kill months later? Even if it leaves no visible marks? Many victims don't even realise they've been strangled.
Betty Taylor is the CEO of the Red Rose foundation in Brisbane that works to address the high number of domestic violence related deaths and suicides in the community.
One of their main areas of focus is educating the community and first responders about non-...
Today, we’re bringing you a recent episode from our friends at Law the Podcast.
John Silvester, better known as “Sly of the Underworld”, joins Lex and Greg to reflect on more than four decades covering Melbourne’s criminal underworld, its most notorious figures and the stories behind some of Australia’s biggest crimes.
You can read Naked City here: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/naked-city-jbi
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Professor Stephen Cordner AM has been at the forefront of forensic medicine for decades.
His expert evidence has played a role in some of Australia’s most controversial cases, including those of Lindy Chamberlain and Kathleen Folbigg.
He joins us to discuss his book Wrongful Convic...
Professor Stephen Cordner AM has been at the forefront of forensic medicine for decades.
His expert evidence has played a role in some of Australia’s most controversial cases, including those of Lindy Chamberlain and Kathleen Folbigg.
He joins us to discuss his book Wrongful Convictions in Australia: Addressing Issues in the Criminal Justice System and why he believes wrongful convictions are a significant and largely unmeasu...
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
- The failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee.
- The sentencing of Caleb Flynn.
- An interview with Michael Bachelard about his series on Shaken Baby Syndrome, Diagnosing Murder.
Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, docume...
Few areas of forensic medicine are more sensitive, or more consequential, than the question of how a baby suffered a serious brain injury.
Journalist Michael Bachelard explores the controversial science behind shaken baby syndrome in his podcast Diagnosing Murder, investigating cases where parents and carers have been accused of harming their children.
You can listen to Diagnosing Murder wherever you get your podcasts.
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.
Few areas of forensic medicine are more sensitive, or more consequential, than the question of how a baby suffered a serious brain injury.
Journalist Michael Bachelard explores the controversial science behind shaken baby syndrome in his podcast Diagnosing Murder, investigating cas...
In 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam.
When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with his contacts. The results of that night were catastrophic.
His father, Wayne Holdsworth, has since dedicated himself to telling Mac’s story. He founded SmackTalk, a charity focused on suicide prevention and online safety, and works to educate young people, ...
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 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam.
When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with his contacts. The results of that night were catastrophic.
His father, Wayne Holdsworth, has since dedicated himself...
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
- How responses to allegations of sexual offending have changed over the years
- The Cornell 7
- An interview with John Herbert about his book, Crossroads.
Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone&rs...
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