What You Should Know: Australia

What You Should Know: Australia

What should you know? Join me as we deep dive together about Australia's crimes and shocking history as we uncover truths you may not have heard and look deeper into those you may have.

Episodes

July 2, 2023 36 mins
I am back after a rough break! And to spill the tea, do NOT drink any tea from Caroline Grills.

A comfort killer is someone who commits murder in response to an emotional need for comfort or security.
Material gain and a comfortable lifestyle are the primary motives of comfort killers.
Usually, the victims are family members and close acquaintances.
After the murder of a close friend or relative, a comfort killer will usually wait f...
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I am back and with another 1800's crime! this trime we dive into the horrific baby farming trade popular in the 19th century.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses distressing topics.
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TRIGGER WARNING This case includes discussion of sexual assult and incest.

David and Catherine Birnie were a killer couple frfom Perth, Western Australia who went on a spree of sexual assult an murder spanning over a 5 week period.
Let's dive into their hystory and theorise their psychology.

Information on attachment theory: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337
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February 20, 2023 40 mins
Sorry the episode it late, but I do promise it is a good one!
This week we are looking at 1800's black widow Martha Needle who was likened in the papers to Frederick Deeming who had been executed just 2 years before her trial.
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February 5, 2023 39 mins
We are back on the trail of Frederick Deeming and the detectives hunting him down; but after justice is delivered we are left with the not so simple question of if he was really Jack the Ripper?
Join me, grab a tin foil hat and some yarn and lets see where this goes.
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January 29, 2023 43 mins
Listed as one of Australia's first serial killers that I had honestly never heard of, topday I bring to your attention the vile acts committed by Frederick deeming: con artist, bigamist, family annihilator and outright murder.
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January 8, 2023 44 mins
Join me as we crack open a case that took a long 74 years to finally solve!
Trigger warning: contains discussion of suicide and domestic violence, if you or someone you know is suffering from domestic violence of suicidal thoughs, please reach out for help.
It does get better.
Beyond Blue: www.beyondblue.org.au/
Life Line: www.lifeline.org.au/
Black Dog Institute: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
1800RESPECT: www.1800respect.org.au/
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December 24, 2022 20 mins
in 1980 Christmas really did go off with a bang.... no, literally
Joing me to hear about the horror of the Woolworths Christmas bominngs and the insanity that followed once the bombers were caught.
Stay safe, lovelies!
https://moneysmart.gov.au/
https://www.affordablesa.com.au/news/1800-007-007-a-perfect-match-for-financial-counselling
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
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December 11, 2022 45 mins
This is the glory of finally being able to take my time to research! and it is beautiful!!!
A beautiful quiet country town is rocked by a triple murder, who did it will shock you, but their reasons will make you roll your eyes.
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November 27, 2022 17 mins
I have been gone for roughly a month, but I am back with 3 of the most recent murders from Australia.
Go fund me, Justice for Cassius: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforcassius
Crime stoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/
substance abuse help: https://alcoholthinkagain.com.au/help/
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October 18, 2022 20 mins
All work and no play makes Lexi a dull girl.
This week I will be taking you on a journey to the Aradale lunatic asylum, a place where 13,000 people died over a 130 year span.
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October 11, 2022 31 mins
Spooky season means spooky movies and this choice is 2016's Scare Campaign, join me as I give you the run down and a rating for this flick.
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It's a double feature for spooky season! Join me as we look into a grizzly double murder and an evil sister. For your added pleasure some really off brand ASMR. Why? I have no idea, my brain is chaos.
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September 27, 2022 21 mins
New set up, new room. I apologise as it has a slight echo and you can somewhat heard the outside world. Soundproofing to come I promise.
In news this year we finally have an arrest for the unsolved murder of Lynette Dawson, now all we need is to bring her home so her loved ones can lay her to rest.
But Chris Dawson is a ball sack of many varieties.
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September 19, 2022 25 mins
After 2 weeks without episodes, I am back with something a little light hearted, a movie review! But what kind of weirdo would I be if I didn't go with a horror movie.
Join me as I tell you all about 2009's The Loved Ones.
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August 28, 2022 15 mins
After such a rough few episodes with such dark themes, I felt it was a great opportunity to take on something just a little more whimsical, like Aliens!
https://what-you-should-know-australi.myspreadshop.com.au/
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August 21, 2022 36 mins
Leonard Fraser is an abuser, rapist, murderer, pedophile and necrophiliac.
This episode contains distressing information.
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August 7, 2022 24 mins
Baked potato, pumpkin, zucchini, cabbage, yellow squash and gravy served with with a side of ex boyfriend. I know you have said you could just eat them up, but this was literal for Katherine Knight.
If you are facing domestic violence, please reach out.
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July 31, 2022 19 mins
Was Martha Rendell a wicked stepmother? Or was she just an unfortunate victim of historical sexism? With this case being over 100 years old, we can only speculate.

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The Melbourne Cup is the race that stops the nation, but in 1984, the nation stopped for another reason.
Please be warned that this case is graphic and discusses crimes against children. If you are feeling distressed, please reach out for help.
If you want to buy some WYSKA merch, you can do so here:
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