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, victims, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life. We choose to stay @ Ovolo Hotels Join our ATC EMAIL LIST Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Elizabeth Struhs was just eight years old when she died in 2022 after her parents stopped giving her insulin, following the beliefs of a religious cult called The Saints.
Journalist Pippa Bradshaw, who has covered the case from the start, now hosts "The Saints", a podcast investigating the cu...
Elizabeth Struhs was just eight years old when she died in 2022 after her parents stopped giving her insulin, following the beliefs of a religious cult called The Saints.
Journalist Pippa Bradshaw, who has covered the case from the start, now hosts "The Saints", a podcast investigating the cult and the institutional failures that led to Elizabeth’s death.
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Click here to listen to The Saints on Apple Podcasts.
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Tracy Hall was in a long-term relationship with a man she knew as Max Tavita—until his 2017 arrest revealed he was actually serial con artist Hamish McLaren.
As explored in the hit podcast Who the Hell is Hamish?, McLaren defrauded victims worldwide of millions.
Tracy joins us to discuss ...
Tracy Hall was in a long-term relationship with a man she knew as Max Tavita—until his 2017 arrest revealed he was actually serial con artist Hamish McLaren.
As explored in the hit podcast Who the Hell is Hamish?, McLaren defrauded victims worldwide of millions.
Tracy joins us to discuss her new book and the shocking discovery that she, too, had been one of his victims.
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The upcoming coronial inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbings and the renewed attention on Tiahleigh Palmer's case following the death of her killer, Rick Thorburn, in prison, have brought coronial inquests back into public focus.
In this episode, we explore why coronial inquests are conducted even when the perpetrator is known, examining their role in uncovering systemic issues, providing closure to families, and informing pu...
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In 2001, Rachelle Childs was found murdered near the town of Gerroa, NSW. For years, her case went uninvestigated—until now.
Investigative Journalist Ashlea Hansen joins us to talk about Dear Rachelle, the new podcast that’s reignited the fight for justice.
In 2001, Rachelle Childs was found murdered near the town of Gerroa, NSW. For years, her case went uninvestigated—until now.
Investigative Journalist Ashlea Hansen joins us to talk about Dear Rachelle, the new podcast that’s reignited the fight for justice.
Click here to visit the Dear Rachelle website and listen to their podcast.
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Our guest host, Dr. Xanthé Mallett sits down with lawyer Iresha Herath and media researcher Maria Rae to chat about their soon to be released podcast Little Girl Lost.
They’ve spent the last year and a half diving deep into the 1921 murder of 12-year-old Alma Tirtschke, a case known as the “G...
Our guest host, Dr. Xanthé Mallett sits down with lawyer Iresha Herath and media researcher Maria Rae to chat about their soon to be released podcast Little Girl Lost.
They’ve spent the last year and a half diving deep into the 1921 murder of 12-year-old Alma Tirtschke, a case known as the “Gun Alley Murder.”
They explore how Alma’s story was twisted by the media and courts at the time—and how those same patterns still play...
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Craig Hughes-Cashmore is the CEO and co-founder of SAMSN—Survivors and Mates Support Network.
Founded in 2011 by a group of male survivors, SAMSN is now Australia’s leading organisation supporting men who’ve experienced child sexual abuse.
In this episode of Australian True Crime, Craig sha...
Craig Hughes-Cashmore is the CEO and co-founder of SAMSN—Survivors and Mates Support Network.
Founded in 2011 by a group of male survivors, SAMSN is now Australia’s leading organisation supporting men who’ve experienced child sexual abuse.
In this episode of Australian True Crime, Craig shares his powerful lived experience and the crucial role peer support plays in healing for survivors and their families.
Meshel Laurie is joined by producer Matthew Tankard and criminologist Dr. Xanthé Mallett to unpack the panic around youth crime in Australia.
From Adolescence to alarming headlines, they explore what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and how the manosphere is influencing young minds.
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In 2000, Holly Deane-Johns was arrested and later sentenced to 31 years in a Thailand prison.
It marked a turning point in a life shaped by trauma, heroin addiction, and loss.
After serving time in both Thailand and Australia, Holly has rebuilt her life and now works as a counsellor and spe...
In 2000, Holly Deane-Johns was arrested and later sentenced to 31 years in a Thailand prison.
It marked a turning point in a life shaped by trauma, heroin addiction, and loss.
After serving time in both Thailand and Australia, Holly has rebuilt her life and now works as a counsellor and speaker, using her story to support others facing addiction and adversity.
Click here to visit Holly's website to learn about her profes...
Marion Barter was a respected Australian teacher who disappeared on June 22, 1997, under circumstances that remain unresolved.
In this episode, guest host and criminologist Dr. Xanthé Mallett is joined by forensic DNA expert Dr. Jodie Ward, who shares insights from her humanitarian work, and Marian’s daughter, Sally Leydon, who discusses her ongoing efforts to uncover the truth behind her mother’s disappearance.
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A crazed gunman unleashes chaos in 1919 Sydney, triggering a wild 15-hour siege.
A mysterious American cowboy strides in, demanding a gun and promising to end it all himself.
But who was "Arizona Ryan"? Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast joins us on this episode of Australia...
A crazed gunman unleashes chaos in 1919 Sydney, triggering a wild 15-hour siege.
A mysterious American cowboy strides in, demanding a gun and promising to end it all himself.
But who was "Arizona Ryan"? Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to tell his true story.
You can listen to "Forgotten Australia" wherever you get your podcasts.
As a bonus episode for you all, Meshel and her producer, Matthew, sit down to discuss a few recent true crime headlines.
Content warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual abuse.
Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed...
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This is the conclusion of our three-part edition featuring notorious bank robber and escape artist, John Killick.
Today, we discuss John's last great escape—the 1999 prison break from Silverwater, where he was spirited away from the exercise yard in a helicopter hijacked by his girlfriend, Luc...
This is the conclusion of our three-part edition featuring notorious bank robber and escape artist, John Killick.
Today, we discuss John's last great escape—the 1999 prison break from Silverwater, where he was spirited away from the exercise yard in a helicopter hijacked by his girlfriend, Lucy.
Click here to view and purchase John Killick's books.
John is also a regular contributor to the Maccas Old School Podcast, which...
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