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, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.
Episodes
Former police detective, investigative journalist and award-winning true crime author Duncan McNab joins us to unpack the changing face of organised crime in Australia, from the old underworld codes to the rise of modern criminal networks.
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Former police detective, investigative journalist and award-winning true crime author Duncan McNab joins us to unpack the changing face of organised crime in Australia, from the old underworld codes to the rise of modern criminal networks.
This week on True Crime Tonight, we take a closer look at the new 60 Minutes documentary on Michael Jackson, speak with Shannon McGarvey about the Long Island serial killings, and unpack the latest true crime headlines.
Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6–7pm on KIIS, breaking down the bigg...
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 after investigators linked him to the Long Island Serial Killer case through DNA evidence, burner phones and a renewed task force investigation.
He pleaded guilty in April 2026.
The victims linked to Heuermann include Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack, Sandra Costilla and Karen Vergata.
This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 after investigators linked him to the Long Island Serial Killer case through DNA evidence, burner phones and a renewed task force investigation.
He pleaded guilty in April 2026.
The victims linked to Heuermann include Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Wat...
This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Criminologist Dr Xanthe Weston joins us to discuss the current "hospitality wars" terrorising venues across Melbourne.
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Criminologist Dr Xanthe Weston joins us to discuss the current "hospitality wars" terrorising venues across Melbourne.
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You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
This week on True Crime Tonight, we unpack the latest true crime headlines, discuss the documentary Love Con Revenge, and speak with Ashleigh Freckleton about the documentary Twisted Yoga.
Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6–7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentarie...
Ashleigh Freckleton was 25, living alone in London after a breakup, when she was drawn into what seemed like a spiritual yoga community.
To immerse herself fully into that community, Ashleigh travelled to Romania to practice its teachings.
Now featured in Apple TV's Twisted Yoga, she shares how that experience escalated into an alleged world of coercion, exploitation, and psychological control that followed her across E...
This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Ashleigh Freckleton was 25, living alone in London after a breakup, when she was drawn into what seemed like a spiritual yoga community.
To immerse herself fully into that community, Ashleigh travelled to Romania to practice its teachings.
Now featured in Apple TV's Twisted Y...
Hosted by Australia’s queen of true crime, Meshel Laurie, the show airs Sundays from 6–7pm on KIIS, unpacking the cases everyone’s talking about. From headline making crimes and celebrity scandals to the trials dominating the news, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT cuts through the noise with sharp insights, bold opinions, and your chance to be part of the conversation.
Each episode goes beyond the headlines, diving into the twi...
Tara Brown, senior reporter for 60 Minutes, joins us to unpack the Epstein files.
We focus on her documentary The Reckoning: Inside the Epstein Files, exploring the network and influence of Jeffrey Epstein, the experiences of survivors, and the fallout after his death.
You can watch The Reckoning on Stan and 9Now.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Tara Brown, senior reporter for 60 Minutes, joins us to unpack the Epstein files.
We focus on her documentary The Reckoning: Inside the Epstein Files, exploring the network and influence of Jeffrey Epstein, the experiences of survivors, and the fallout after his death.
You can watch The ...
Have you ever wondered what kind of person could defend a murderer?
Have you ever wondered what kind of person does autopsies for a living?
On today's episode, you're about to meet one of each.
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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Have you ever wondered what kind of person could defend a murderer?
Have you ever wondered what kind of person does autopsies for a living?
On today's episode, you're about to meet one of each.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Brenden Abbott is one of Australia’s most infamous bank robbers, a figure whose crimes, repeated prison escapes, and years spent evading capture throughout the 1990s turned him into something of an outlaw legend.
To unpack the story behind both the legend and the reality, we’...
Brenden Abbott is one of Australia’s most infamous bank robbers, a figure whose crimes, repeated prison escapes, and years spent evading capture throughout the 1990s turned him into something of an outlaw legend.
To unpack the story behind both the legend and the reality, we’re joined by Abe Maddison (AKA Derek Pedley), author of The Postcard Bandit, an authorised biography of Brenden Abbott.
Sarah Kopp was groomed from the age of 15 by her high school PE teacher, Paul Grealy, beginning an unlawful relationship that continued into adulthood.
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You can learn more about Step In For Kids at: https://www.stepinforkids.org/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Sarah Kopp was groomed from the age of 15 by her high school PE teacher, Paul Grealy, beginning an unlawful relationship that continued into adulthood.
You can learn more about Step In For Kids at: https://www.stepinforkids.org/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel ...
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