Australian True Crime

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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July 13, 2025 16 mins

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While the Erin Patterson case has drawn widespread attention, it’s far from the only poisoning story in Australia’s history.


In this episode, Forgotten Australia host Michael Adams joins us to explore other, lesser-known death by poisoning cases from Australia's 20th century.


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While the Erin Patterson case has drawn widespread attention, it’s far from the only poisoning story in Australia’s history.


In this episode, Forgotten Australia host Michael Adams joins us to explore other, lesser-known death by poisoning cases from Australia's 20th century.


You can listen to the Forgotten Australia podcast here, or wherever you get your podcasts.


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July 10, 2025 16 mins

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The mushroom murder trial has concluded with Erin Patterson found guilty of killing her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, and attempting to murder Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson.


In this episode, co-host of the podcast, The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace, Penelope L...

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July 10, 2025 57 mins

The mushroom murder trial has concluded with Erin Patterson found guilty of killing her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, and attempting to murder Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson.


In this episode, co-host of the podcast, The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace, Penelope Liersch joins us to reflect on the trial and share exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from inside the courtroom.


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In 2019, Australian man Brenton Tarrant carried out two deadly mosque shootings in New Zealand, live-streaming the attack and claiming to be a "lone actor" driven by white supremacist beliefs.


Investigative reporter Joey Watson questions that label in his new six-part podcast The Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor. He joins us on this episode to share what he uncovered while retracing Tarrant’s path online and around the globe.


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June 30, 2025 17 mins

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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...

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June 29, 2025 69 mins

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...

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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 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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Daniel Wood has been committed to helping Australian families find their missing loved ones through his work with Working Drones Australia.


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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June 15, 2025 17 mins

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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. 


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June 15, 2025 61 mins

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...

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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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June 8, 2025 18 mins

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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...

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June 8, 2025 49 mins

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...

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June 1, 2025 48 mins

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...

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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. 


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