The Truth About Amy
A 24 year-old mum tries to escape a violent relationship. She quickly packs the car – her two young daughters are strapped into the back seat. The engine’s running. She heads back inside to get one last thing … and never comes out. From the creators of the groundbreaking murder mystery podcast The Lady Vanishes, this is the story of Amy Wensley. A decade after her death was written off as a suicide, it is now being treated as a homicide and a new investigation is underway. Finally, The Truth About Amy will be revealed.
Episodes
How the finding by the detective assigned to head the Coronial Review “killed” her career in WA Police. Detective Senior Constable Ann Lehane was told to treat Amy Wensley’s death as ‘non-suspicious’. And when she didn’t, she was verbally berated in front of fellow officers. Why did WA Police persist with the suicide theory in Amy’s case?
Music used includes: Troublemaker Theme by Myuu thed...
The new WA Police investigation, triggered by Season 1 of this podcast, is drawing to a close. However, despite proof Amy couldn’t kill herself, there’s fresh claims Amy’s case has become too political for those involved to hold anyone to account. The team reveals what’s going on behind the scenes.
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The first season was about proving Amy couldn’t have pulled the trigger despite the Coroner in 2021 delivering an open finding.
This led to WAPOL reopening the investigation and updating the brief of evidence for the Director of Public Prosecutions to consider.
We’ve had a massive response from the public (see comments on Apple podcasts) who are passionate about the Truth About Amy being realised and somebody being held...
Internationally acclaimed criminal analyst Laura Richards provides insightful analysis regarding Amy’s case as WA Police acknowledges it will be seeking external expert analysis moving forward.
We also home in on one of the key pieces of evidence, which based on various witness accounts, will play an integral part in any future decision-making.
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Some of the nation’s best cold case analysts provide their expertise on Amy’s case and we delve deeper into some of the clues which are the key to finding out what really happened to Amy.
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The team discusses recent events bringing us closer to The Truth About Amy being realised. There’s lots more to come, so check out our website for the latest news and online packages The Truth About Amy podcast | 7NEWS
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With a legal career spanning more than four decades, Tom Percy gives his unvarnished opinion of life on the coal face. He bluntly discusses the very realistic hurdles which remain for Amy’s family wanting the truth of her death to come out and what he considers the primary contributor to increasing violence affecting every part of our society.
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After escaping from a domestic violence situation, Elise Phillips has dedicated her life to helping others facing similar challenges. Her strength and understanding of what’s involved provides invaluable insight into the situation Amy was facing just before she died and what’s required to overcome the biggest issue currently facing the nation.
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A cold case investigator has volunteered their expertise to help solve the case of Amy Wensley! Alison and Liam are joined by Dr Xanthe Mallett to discuss what is required to ensure Justice for Amy.
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Why aren’t decisions by the Director of Public Prosecutions reviewable? The teams speaks to NSW Crime Commissioner and former QLD State Coroner Michael Barnes who helps to dissect Amy’s case and provides insight into how he would have handled it if he had been Coroner at her inquest.
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The team speaks to a very special guest about what’s currently going on behind the scenes. The DPP responds to recent calls for assistance by the family and a passionate plea to a significant witness who could hold the key to this entire case.
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The team is joined by Australia’s finest detective Ron Iddles who offers his own unique insight on the handling of Amy’s case.
He discusses what actions police should be taking now, the difficulties associated with getting authorities to change their minds once they’re already fixed on a position, and his own battles with the ‘brotherhood’.
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The team is joined by radio legend and author Greg Cary who provides his unique take on Amy’s case and discusses how the power and impact of true crime podcasts could be better utilised by authorities.
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Julie Speight is not only a national cycling champion but the podcast’s first super sleuth.
Like so many, Julie was troubled by the way Amy’s case was handled and has dedicated herself to helping ensure the truth is realised.
With Julie, the team interrogates the more confusing and bizarre details of the case and discuss the latest responses from those tasked to serve and protect the community.
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After 12 episodes, there’s so much to digest in The Truth About Amy. Alison and Liam are joined by Chief Courts Reporter for The West Australian newspaper, Tim Clarke who lends his considerable expertise to the analysis of Amy’s case.
Last year Tim was named WA journalist of the year and has covered a variety of major criminal trials, including that of Bradley Robert Edwards, who was eventually convicted of the Claremont killings. ...
New evidence comes to light which will force authorities to take another look. The team chases comment from the people who have the power to see if they’ll join the pursuit of Justice for Amy. And details on David Simmons upcoming court appearance and what you can expect to see happen before the year’s end.
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In this episode, the people you haven’t heard from yet make an appearance and provide critical clues, which makes The Truth About Amy much clearer. Also, a distant relative of David Simmons comes forward with some startling details about some disturbing incidents she witnessed, in the months prior to Amy’s death.
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A world-renowned crime scene reconstruction expert does his own analysis as to whether it’s possible Amy could have taken her own life. And we reveal what happened to the detectives who botched the handling of Amy’s case from the start.
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A reconstruction of the crime scene reveals Amy couldn’t possibly have killed herself.
This episode includes the track 'Identity Crisis' by Myuu at thedarkpiano.com
as well as Graveyard Song by Bob Cronk 1 https://open.spotify.com/track/326bj0VCDTtj0yrNuyDw0c?si=be6d6eaeda4744ee
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