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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For over 65 years, the Geelong Revival Center, an extremist Pentecostal network led by founder Noel Hollins, has faced accusations of being a cult.
With Hollins’ death in 2024, the church remains under strict leadership, sparking calls for investigations under Australia’s coercive control laws...
For over 65 years, the Geelong Revival Center, an extremist Pentecostal network led by founder Noel Hollins, has faced accusations of being a cult.
With Hollins’ death in 2024, the church remains under strict leadership, sparking calls for investigations under Australia’s coercive control laws.
In this episode, former members Ryan Carey and Nat Murphy share their experiences growing up in the church and their efforts to expos...
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There's been many high profile criminal cases in the courts lately, so we thought it would be the right time to unlock this ATC Plus subscriber episode with Ljupka Subeska, also known as LJ.
LJ is a criminal lawyer and Principal at Astoria Lawyers in Sydney. For this episode, she is here to ta...
There's been many high profile criminal cases in the courts lately, so we thought it would be the right time to unlock this ATC Plus subscriber episode with Ljupka Subeska, also known as LJ.
LJ is a criminal lawyer and Principal at Astoria Lawyers in Sydney. For this episode, she is here to take us behind the curtain and see how a criminal lawyer prepares for a case, as well as to debunk some common misconceptions about her job.
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In this episode of Australian True Crime, guest host and criminologist Dr. Xanthé Mallett explores how Daniel utilises cutting-edge drone and software technologies to aid humanitarian efforts.
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In 2005, Roslyn Reay was tragically found deceased in her Cooks Hill home by her daughter Mandii after weeks of no contact.
Roslyn, a well-liked member of the Newcastle community, was a victim of a violent crime that has remained unresolved for nearly two decades.
Mandii joins u...
In 2005, Roslyn Reay was tragically found deceased in her Cooks Hill home by her daughter Mandii after weeks of no contact.
Roslyn, a well-liked member of the Newcastle community, was a victim of a violent crime that has remained unresolved for nearly two decades.
Mandii joins us to share her story, reflecting on the loss of her mother and the renewed police investigation, including a $750,000 reward for informati...
This is a preview of a full-lenth bonus episode for Australian True Crime Plus subscribers. To listen to all of our bonus episodes, plus early and ad-free access to every episode of the podcast, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
Jason Corbett’s life ended tragically in 2015 when he was killed by his second wife, Molly Martens, and her father, Tom.
In this episode, we examine the Netflix documentary A Deadly American Marria...
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During World War II, Melbourne hosted American soldiers as part of the Allied effort, and the city enforced "brownouts"—partial blackouts to obscure urban areas from potential air raids.
Among the soldiers was Edward Leonski, whose self-confessed fixation on women's voices led to the tragic mu...
During World War II, Melbourne hosted American soldiers as part of the Allied effort, and the city enforced "brownouts"—partial blackouts to obscure urban areas from potential air raids.
Among the soldiers was Edward Leonski, whose self-confessed fixation on women's voices led to the tragic murders of Ivy Violet McLeod, Pauline Thompson and Gladys Hosking.
Joining us is Luke C. Jackson, one of the creators of The Brownout Mur...
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Peter Norris joins us once again on Australian True Crime to share more about his childhood as the son of a bank robber.
In our previous episode, we heard about Gordon House, the homeless shelter in Melbourne's CBD where 11-year-old Pete and his dad, Clarry, hid out for a couple of months afte...
Peter Norris joins us once again on Australian True Crime to share more about his childhood as the son of a bank robber.
In our previous episode, we heard about Gordon House, the homeless shelter in Melbourne's CBD where 11-year-old Pete and his dad, Clarry, hid out for a couple of months after Clarry’s escape from Fremantle Jail.
In this episode, we pick up the story after a near-miss with police at Gordon House, which force...
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Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services.
Guest host Dr. Xanthé Mallett speaks with veteran radio journalist Dee Dee Dunleavy about her new podcast, The Boy in the Goldmine. The series investigate...
Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services.
Guest host Dr. Xanthé Mallett speaks with veteran radio journalist Dee Dee Dunleavy about her new podcast, The Boy in the Goldmine. The series investigates the 1975 disappearance of 12-year-old Terry Floyd in Avoca, Victoria.
The podcast features interviews with Terry's brother Daryl, who...
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Peter Norris is the youngest son of Clarry Norris, a career criminal who spent his life evading the law, and breaking out of prisons.
In his memoir, The Bank Robber’s Boy, Peter recounts a childhood shaped by foster care, life on the run, and moments of surprising normality.
This is...
Peter Norris is the youngest son of Clarry Norris, a career criminal who spent his life evading the law, and breaking out of prisons.
In his memoir, The Bank Robber’s Boy, Peter recounts a childhood shaped by foster care, life on the run, and moments of surprising normality.
This is part one of a two part series. Part two will be released next Monday, and earlier for subscribers of Australian True Crime Plus.
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You can’t discuss true crime in Australia without talking about violence against women and children.
Journalist Sherele Moody has spent years documenting these tragic cases through the Australian Femicide and Child Death Map.
Sherele's passion for the issue was born of many of her own exper...
You can’t discuss true crime in Australia without talking about violence against women and children.
Journalist Sherele Moody has spent years documenting these tragic cases through the Australian Femicide and Child Death Map.
Sherele's passion for the issue was born of many of her own experiences, including the crimes of her own stepfather, and she joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about the hidden numbers and the peo...
Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services.
Retired FBI special agent Mark MacKizer, joins Criminologist and Forensic Anthropologist, Dr Xanthé Mallett to explore the realities of child abduction.
They discuss the types of offenders, their motives, and how they select their victims, challenging common myths like the idea of ‘strang...
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Retired homicide detective Charlie Bezzina reflects on Melbourne’s gangland era and Tony Mokbel’s role within it.
He discusses the work of the Purana Task Force and the impact of Nicola Gobbo’s dual role as a lawyer and police informant, which has raised questions about past convictions.
Wi...
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