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 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 ...
Four beautiful, promising lives in a humble college town, taken within moments.
In this episode, we jump into our first international case to highlight the dangers of young independence. We have included the 911 call and a snippet from Court TV to highlight the remaining housemates' desperation for help after living through a real-life nightmare.
Come with us to unravel the timeline and get up to date before this ...
In this episode, I get to share a little Bali recap & exciting news (yay)!
We chat about the major breakthrough in the decades-old Kerryn Tate cold case, where new forensic evidence may finally bring long-awaited answers. I get to FINALLY have my scientific moment... Plus, we break down the latest developments in the Toyah Cordingley murder trial—a case that’s gripped the nation. Justice is slow, but it’s catching ...
In 1982, devoted mother and wife Lynette Dawson vanished from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, leaving behind her two young daughters. Her husband, Chris Dawson, claimed she had left voluntarily—but as the years passed, suspicions grew. A questionable police investigation shrouded the case in mystery. Despite decades without a body, Lynette’s family never stopped seeking justice. In this episode, we unravel the twists and t...
The tragic case of Toyah Cordingley, a young woman whose life was brutally taken on Wangetti Beach in 2018.
After a long and arduous investigation, the trial is underway, seeking to bring answers and justice to Toyah's family and community.
In this episode, we'll recap the crucial first few days of the court proceedings, examining the prosecution's opening statements, the evidence presented, and the...
This is the story of Jane Thurgood-Dove. A young mother, wife, and vibrant member of her community, Jane's life was tragically cut short in 1996 in what remains one of Australia's most baffling and heartbreaking cases.
This episode will explore the events surrounding Jane's death, the investigation that followed, and the enduring impact on her family and friends.
We'll hear from news reports of ...
In this episode, we explored the terrifying seven-week killing spree that shook Frankston, Victoria, in 1993. Paul Charles Denyer brutally murdered three young women Elizabeth Stevens, Debbie Fream, and Natalie Russell, leaving the community in fear.
We broke down the timeline of his crimes, the police investigation that led to his capture, and the disturbing details of his confession.
We also touch on violence against...
It’s 1999, 17-year-old Hayley Dodd set off on a working holiday across Western Australia. She was last seen walking along a remote stretch of North West Road near Badgingarra, then, she was gone. No calls. No sightings. No body. For years, her family clung to hope, but as time passed, the truth remained elusive.
In this first episode of our mini-series on Hayley Dodd, we retrace her final known m...
The school bell is ringing, the backpacks are packed, and the photos are flooding social media. But behind those smiling faces lies a hidden danger. This episode, we delve into the dark side of "back to school" posts, exposing how seemingly innocent photos can be exploited by online predators and AI technology. We'll uncover the shocking ways your child's image can be misused, from facial recogniti...
Join Asha Walther as she breaks down a recent case from Bedford, Western Australia. Who was Anthony Robert Harvey? Was this case a hallmark in the beginning of what we are currently experiencing in Australia, the real pandemic, Family and Domestic Violence?
Trigger Warning: Discusses FDV, Murder
Acknowledgment
“We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we gather, the Whadjuk people of th...
Welcome to Exhuming the Truth, the podcast with Forensic Scientist and Criminologist Asha Walther!
Join us on this introduction episode with a little “get to know you”.
So grab a coffee, bourbon or your drink of choice and let’s get started!
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