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.
Episodes
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
- Podcast recommendations from a listener
- The New Mafia by Sanne de Boer
- The Pete Bates Project
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.
Unfortunately, we don't hear many stories about long-term prisoners successfully transitioning back into society, but we have one for you today.
Pete Bates runs The Pete Bates Project, a fast-growing platform dedicated to exposing coercive control, post-separation abuse, and the behavioural patterns that put women and children at risk. He joins us to talk about his mission.
You can learn more about the Pete Bates Project on social ...
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.
Unfortunately, we don't hear many stories about long-term prisoners successfully transitioning back into society, but we have one for you today.
Pete Bates runs The Pete Bates Project, a fast-growing platform dedicated to exposing coercive control, post-separation abuse, and the behaviou...
Former NSW Police detective Anthony Macklin recounts the 2004 operation that left him under fire and escalated into a 36-hour siege, changing high-risk search warrant procedures in NSW.
He shares an inside look at the decisions, mistakes, and aftermath of one of the state's most significant police sieges.
Anthony now does security consulting, and you can learn more at: www.securityconsultant.com.au
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.
Former NSW Police detective Anthony Macklin recounts the 2004 operation that left him under fire and escalated into a 36-hour siege, changing high-risk search warrant procedures in NSW.
He shares an inside look at the decisions, mistakes, and aftermath of one of the state's most signific...
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
- Nicole Morris' book "Missing"
- This month in crime with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast
- The Idaho 4 case
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.
The 2022 murders of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen shocked the world, and despite Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea, many questions about the case remain unanswered.
On what would have been Kaylee's 25th birthday, her mother Kristi Goncalves and Murder Has a Name Foundation board member Tracie Brocco discuss the search for answers and how they're helping other families affec...
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.
The 2022 murders of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen shocked the world, and despite Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea, many questions about the case remain unanswered.
On what would have been Kaylee's 25th birthday, her mother Krist...
Ten years ago, 20-year-old Elly Warren was found dead in a coastal village in Mozambique under circumstances that remain deeply contested.
In the years since, her father Paul Warren has spent his life savings and travelled across continents in a relentless search for the truth, uncovering alleged failures by authorities along the way.
He’s written a book about it, called Hunting Elly’s Killer, and he joins us to s...
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.
Ten years ago, 20-year-old Elly Warren was found dead in a coastal village in Mozambique under circumstances that remain deeply contested.
In the years since, her father Paul Warren has spent his life savings and travelled across continents in a relentless search for the truth, unc...
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
- Interviewing survivors
- Book Club: The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule
- Criminal Lawyer, Lauren Cassimatis joins us to tell the case of Katherine Knight.
Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases ever...
Katherine Knight is the only woman in Australian history to be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
In 2001, she was convicted of murdering her partner, John Price, in a case so shocking and brutal that it remains one of the most infamous crimes Australia has ever seen.
Today, we're unpacking the crime, the trial, and the legal questions surrounding the case with Lauren Cassimatis, Principal...
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 Knight is the only woman in Australian history to be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
In 2001, she was convicted of murdering her partner, John Price, in a case so shocking and brutal that it remains one of the most infamous crimes Austral...
What does it mean to be a Nazi in 2026?
Crime reporter at The Age, Sherryn Groch joins us to examine how extremist groups attract followers online, who they're targeting, and the symbols, language and online communities that help these movements grow.
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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.
What does it mean to be a Nazi in 2026?
Crime reporter at The Age, Sherryn Groch joins us to examine how extremist groups attract followers online, who they're targeting, and the symbols, language and online communities that help these movements grow.
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
- Live shows
- Maternal Instinct (Netflix)
- The work of CeCe Moore, otherwise known as the DNA Detective.
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.
CeCe Moore is one of the world's leading genetic genealogists, using DNA and family-tree analysis to solve cases that once seemed impossible.
She joins us to discuss her work on the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders, the identification of Australia's Poona Dam John Doe, and how advances in forensic genealogy are transforming criminal investigations around the world.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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.
CeCe Moore is one of the world's leading genetic genealogists, using DNA and family-tree analysis to solve cases that once seemed impossible.
She joins us to discuss her work on the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders, the identification of Australia's Poona Dam John Doe, and how advances in fo...
Dr Jeni Haynes made legal history in 2019 when she became the first person in the world permitted to give evidence in court through multiple personalities, helping secure the conviction of her father for years of childhood sexual abuse.
Living with dissociative identity disorder and more than 2,500 alters, Jeni joins us to discuss her extraordinary life.
We Are Jeni is available to stream now on SBS On Demand.
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.
Dr Jeni Haynes made legal history in 2019 when she became the first person in the world permitted to give evidence in court through multiple personalities, helping secure the conviction of her father for years of childhood sexual abuse.
Living with dissociative identity disorder and more...
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