Exhuming the Truth
Exhuming the Truth is a True Crime podcast hosted by a forensic biologist, toxicologist, criminologist, and forensic investigations research student, Asha Walther. With several years of experience in cold case analysis, Asha explores cold cases, current cases, missing persons, no-body murders, sexual assaults, domestic violence-related crimes, and more while discussing old, current, and emerging forensic techniques that detail many crimes. You will hear from expert guests, victims of crime, and other special guests. So, get comfortable while we open our next case file and attempt to Exhume the Truth.
Episodes
In June 1978, 18-year-old Trudie Adams vanished after a night out at a local dance in Newport, on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Trudie's disappearance sparked one of the largest missing persons investigations in NSW history, with dozens of reports surfacing of young women being sexually assaulted in the area, yet no one was ever charged over Trudie's case.
In this episode, we revisit the events of that night, and di...
What happens when having an open dialogue means assassination?
What happens when staying silent means being complicit to murder?
Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska, both murdered in cold blood.
This isn't just about two voices; it's about what their deaths mean for democracy, free speech, and the cost of losing humanity.
Join me in frustration, while I deliver a podcast I wish I never had to deliver, revealing the deep...
In September 2021, Tom Phillips vanished from the small town of Marokopa, New Zealand, with his three young children.
What was initially branded as a search for a missing family quickly became one of the most baffling cases.
For nearly four years, Tom managed to elude authorities, surfacing only through sightings, robberies and CCTV footage.
In this episode, we trace the timeline with the little information made available, til the t...
When people in Australia go missing, families often hear the same chorus: "Resources are limited, searches can't go on forever, we don't have enough officers".
In this episode of Exhuming the Truth, we dive right into the deep end of reality in how missing persons cases in Australia rely on popularity. Using the current and "high-profile" case of Dezi Freeman as a lens, we explore why some disappearances ...
In this episode, we look at the story of Mackenzie Anderson, a 21-year-old young Mother with her whole life ahead of her, who was brutally stabbed to death by her former partner, just days after his release. Despite an Apprehended Violence Order paired with his recent release from prison. Tyrone Thompson stabbed Mackenzie 78 times.
We walk through the failures that allowed her abuser back into her life, and the devastating impact he...
Paul Wilson was once one of Australia's most respected criminologists; a professor, author of 50 books, and even a recipient of the Order of Australia.
Behind the accolades was a disturbing truth.
In the 1970's Paul committed brazen sexual abuse against a minor, crimes that only came to light decades later.
In this episode of Exhuming the Truth, we uncover how a man who studied crime became a criminal himself, and we ask what ...
On the 1st of October, 2022, Luke Gilbert was shot and killed by members of the Queensland Police Service in Airlie Beach, Queensland.
After a coronial inquest that saw no justice for the Gilbert family, the pain of his loss was made heavier by an unjust system that offered no accountability, no closure, and no real answers.
In this emotional episode of Exhuming the Truth, I examine the final moments of Luke's life, the officia...
How you can help on the ground and from afar
JACK'S ARMY search in the Ficks Crossing area, Murgon QLD, organised for September 6th
I share what to look for if you are joining the search, from understanding the terrain to spotting subtle signs others might miss.
If you can't be there in person, you will also hear practical ways you can still contribute, from sharing key information to helping coordinate resources. Every set ...
In this chilling episode of Exhuming the Truth, we revisit one of Australia’s most infamous serial murder cases — the Snowtown “bodies in the barrels” killings. At just 19 years old, James Vlassakis became a key accomplice to stepfather and ringleader John Bunting. Now, after serving over two decades behind bars, he’s been granted parole.
What does justice look like when one of the most disturbing crimes in Australian history re...
What happened to Aaron Clear?
In this episode, we examine the tragic and unresolved case of Aaron Clear.
We walk through a timeline and raise critical systemic questions. What took so long for the reports to be taken seriously? Why are there no statements from the last people to see him alive?
This is not just a story about what happened, it's a story about what hasn't happened.
Aaron's case is and will remain a...
On April 26th, 2025, Corrie Feehan - a 47-year-old man known for his kind heart and love of the ocean- was last seen.
Despite extensive sea and land searches, Corrie's whereabouts remain a haunting mystery for his family.
In this episode, we look at the lack of evidence in this case, while exploring how we can come together as a community, both in person and online, to help support the family.
If you know something, say some...
In this deeply reflective episode of Exhuming the Truth, we explore the stories of two Australian women, Tamika Chesser and Lauren Flanigan, both involved in acts of extreme violence, but with vastly different outcomes.
One was sent to a psychiatric facility, the other died in custody.
Why was only one systemically recognized as mentally unwell? What role did race, class, and public perception play in how they were treated? Through ...
Tristan Griffiths, a Father, brother, son, and friend, went missing from Kalgoorlie on the 22nd of January 2025.
With little information, we share his last known movements and discuss the forensic and criminological aspects of this case, and how we can come together as a community to help get answers for the Griffiths family.
Please join us in the search for answers in looking for Tristan Griffiths!
Come and dive into the most polarizing murder trial in recent memory - Karen Read fighting for her innocence after the murder of her Boston Police Officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe.
Join me as i dissect the case from a forensic perspective, from the tailight fragments to the inconsistencies in injuries. We will walk through the major players and major conspiracies, as well as a bit of courtroom drama!
Want to test your pe...
On May 27, 2025, 23-year-old Joshua Bishop vanished from his Sunbury home in Victoria. His phone last pinged at Broadmeadows Valley Park that evening, and his white Toyota Corolla was later found abandoned in Albion. Since then, there has been no activity on his phone or bank accounts, and he hasn’t contacted family or friends—a disappearance described as completely out of character.
Joshua’s family is devastated and desperate for a...
In this follow-up episode to our original investigation into the case of the beautiful Pheobe Bishop, we return with day-by-day updates on what has happened since we last spoke.
New developments, new charges, and what is left to be uncovered for justice?
I'm also answering a commonly asked question on this case so join us as we re-examine what has been happening and what might be coming.
Australia is watching closely as Erin Patterson faces court over one of the country’s most shocking murder cases. In this episode, we break down the first few weeks of the trial — from courtroom revelations to the evidence surrounding the fatal mushroom lunch in Leongatha.
On May 15, 2025, 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop wasdropped off outside Bundaberg Regional Airport, Queensland. She was scheduled to fly to Western Australia to visit her boyfriend, but never entered theterminal, and hasn’t been seen since.
In this episode of Exhuming the Truth, we unravel the chilling timeline ofPheobe’s disappearance. From CCTV footage that contradicts the official story,to a rural property in Gin Gin declared a cr...
Join us for a gripping Menendez Brothers update as we dive deep into the latest developments surrounding Lyle and Erik Menendez, from their resentencing hearings to the ongoing parole discussions. But we're going beyond the true crime headlines this episode, shifting gears to an equally crucial conversation: men's mental health beyond the footy field. We'll unpack the silent struggles many men face, exploring themes of ...
In this urgent and emotional episode, we examine the mysterious disappearance of 27-year-old Jack McLennan, who vanished from Ficks Crossing, near Murgon in Queensland on the 4th of October, 2024.
You will hear parts of my conversation with Jack's beautiful Mother, Kellie, and an objective timeline.
Jack McLennan is more than just a face on a missing persons poster.
Scaled back authoritative searches, little media ...
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