Australian True Crime

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.Nicole Morris joins us again on Australian True Crime to talk about her latest book devoted to missing persons. The book is simply called Missing, but there's nothing simple or easy about the stories she tells inside. Nicole is the director and founder of the Australian Missing Persons Register, which she created in 2005. Prior to that, there was no national database of missing people and no hub for families who are missing someone to share information, resources and support for each other. Missing, and Nicole's previous book, Vanished, have both been written in close collaboration with these families. The portraits she paints of the disappeared are intimate, in depth and relatable. Click here to view and purchase Nicole's books.Click here to visit the Australian Missing Persons Register Facebook page.Send us a question by recording a voice message here and it may be answered o

Nicole Morris joins us again on Australian True Crime to talk about her latest book devoted to missing persons. The book is simply called Missing, but there's nothing simple or easy about the stories she tells inside. Nicole is the director and founder of the Australian Missing Persons Register, which she created in 2005. Prior to that, there was no national database of missing people and no hub for families who are missing someone to share information, resources and support for each other. Missing, and Nicole's previous book, Vanished, have both been written in close collaboration with these families. The portraits she paints of the disappeared are intimate, in depth and relatable. Click here to view and purchase Nicole's books.Click here to visit the Australian Missing Persons Register Facebook page.Send us a question by recording a voice message here and it may be answered on next week's episode.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as

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.Lex Lasry is a guest we've been hunting since day one of Australian True Crime.Since graduating quite miraculously from law school in 1972, Lex has forged a mighty career. He acted both as prosecution and defence counsel, he was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1990 and then appointed to the bench of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2007.In his various capacities, Lex has been a central figure in some of this country's most high profile cases, from a failed attempt to prosecute Mr. Rent-A-Kill, Christopher Flannery for murder to the demise of the feared Painters and Dockers Union. From advocating for so-called Australian Taliban, David Hicks, to the controversial case that turned out to be his last, the 2020 Eastern Freeway crash that saw four police members struck and killed by a truck driver under the influence of drugs.Send us a question by recording a voice message here and i

Lex Lasry is a guest we've been hunting since day one of Australian True Crime.Since graduating quite miraculously from law school in 1972, Lex has forged a mighty career. He acted both as prosecution and defence counsel, he was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1990 and then appointed to the bench of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2007.In his various capacities, Lex has been a central figure in some of this country's most high profile cases, from a failed attempt to prosecute Mr. Rent-A-Kill, Christopher Flannery for murder to the demise of the feared Painters and Dockers Union. From advocating for so-called Australian Taliban, David Hicks, to the controversial case that turned out to be his last, the 2020 Eastern Freeway crash that saw four police members struck and killed by a truck driver under the influence of drugs.Send us a question by recording a voice message here and it may be answered on next week's episode.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and a

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.We've spoken to a number of people over the years who've been victimised by youth offenders.Some of our guests have lost loved ones to violence perpetrated by them. Some of our other guests were youth offenders. There are two very distinct schools of thought when it comes to how to deal with children who commit adult crimes.In this episode of Australian True Crime, our guest host, criminologist Xanthé Mallett talks about the age of criminal responsibility in Australia. Xanthé will also answer some of your questions. And don't forget, if you have a question or a comment about today's episode, you can leave a voice message using the link below.Send us a question by recording a voice message here.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on

We've spoken to a number of people over the years who've been victimised by youth offenders.Some of our guests have lost loved ones to violence perpetrated by them. Some of our other guests were youth offenders. There are two very distinct schools of thought when it comes to how to deal with children who commit adult crimes.In this episode of Australian True Crime, our guest host, criminologist Xanthé Mallett talks about the age of criminal responsibility in Australia. Xanthé will also answer some of your questions. And don't forget, if you have a question or a comment about today's episode, you can leave a voice message using the link below.Send us a question by recording a voice message here.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé MallettGuest: Professor Susan M SawyerExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardThis episode con

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.Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas is a country copper through and through, and has served in various towns around Victoria during his three decades in the job.They were tough towns full of tough people, and even though Mark is definitely among the toughest, he's managed to retain his sense of humour. Mark has written a book called "Backup is Three Hours Away" and he joins us on Australian True Crime to tell us more about the time his life was saved by a truckload of Bega Cheese and many other examples of the unpredictable life of a country cop.You can click here to purchase "Backup is Three Hours Away".Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800R

Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas is a country copper through and through, and has served in various towns around Victoria during his three decades in the job.They were tough towns full of tough people, and even though Mark is definitely among the toughest, he's managed to retain his sense of humour. Mark has written a book called "Backup is Three Hours Away" and he joins us on Australian True Crime to tell us more about the time his life was saved by a truckload of Bega Cheese and many other examples of the unpredictable life of a country cop.You can click here to purchase "Backup is Three Hours Away".Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest: Mark 'Trigger' TregellasExecutive Producer/

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.Scott Johnson's naked body was found on the rocks at Blue Fish Point near Manly in Sydney in December 1988. Above him loomed the jagged cliffs from which he had fallen the night before.Manly police were quick to declare his death a suicide, even though gay men were being found in similar circumstances around the Sydney shoreline with shocking regularity.Scott was, and still is, deeply loved by his friends, family and older brother, Steve Johnson.Steve refused to give up in his pursuit of justice for Scott. His crusade uncovered the truth about decades of gay hate crimes in Sydney and the police inaction that allowed them to thrive.Steve Johnson has just released a book called A Thousand Miles from Care, and he joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about it.You can purchase "A Thousand Miles from Care" by clicking this link.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcas

Scott Johnson's naked body was found on the rocks at Blue Fish Point near Manly in Sydney in December 1988. Above him loomed the jagged cliffs from which he had fallen the night before.Manly police were quick to declare his death a suicide, even though gay men were being found in similar circumstances around the Sydney shoreline with shocking regularity.Scott was, and still is, deeply loved by his friends, family and older brother, Steve Johnson.Steve refused to give up in his pursuit of justice for Scott. His crusade uncovered the truth about decades of gay hate crimes in Sydney and the police inaction that allowed them to thrive.Steve Johnson has just released a book called A Thousand Miles from Care, and he joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about it.You can purchase "A Thousand Miles from Care" by clicking this link.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413

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.Ron Isherwood was literally born into crime. His father was a member of the feared Painters and Dockers Union of Victoria, which had deep connections to the underworld.The Painters and Dockers of Ron's father's day were among the most infamous criminals this country has ever seen.As a kid, Ron was groomed to follow in their footsteps. He joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about the hard lessons he's learned over the journey and his passion for helping others.You can purchase Ron's book, as well as learn more about "The Truth About Addiction" by clicking this link.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CRED

Ron Isherwood was literally born into crime. His father was a member of the feared Painters and Dockers Union of Victoria, which had deep connections to the underworld.The Painters and Dockers of Ron's father's day were among the most infamous criminals this country has ever seen.As a kid, Ron was groomed to follow in their footsteps. He joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about the hard lessons he's learned over the journey and his passion for helping others.You can purchase Ron's book, as well as learn more about "The Truth About Addiction" by clicking this link.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest: Ron IsherwoodExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardThis episode

Dr. Xanthé Mallett recently joined us at the Sydney and Brisbane shows for ATC Live. If you were there, you'll know that there's never enough time to get to everyone's questions in the Q&A. So we decided to bring you some special episodes of Australian True Crime, hosted by Xanthé Mallett.As a criminologist and forensic anthropologist, Xanthé is a rare breed. Those two disciplines just don't overlap very often in the real world.Her perspectives on criminal cases are always fascinating. On this episode of Australian True Crime, Xanthé gives us an update on the Samantha Murphy case, as well as the Wieambilla Police Shootings. Send us a question by recording a voice message here.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laur

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.Dr. Peter Coleman's book "Australia's Most Bizarre Crimes" is actually a pretty compassionate look at the mistakes made by people who've decided to attempt to commit a crime. People who really should have thought better of it. In many cases, the people featured in this book just weren't cut out for the criminal life. Dr. Peter Coleman joins us on Australian True Crime to share some highlights from his extensive research into Australia's most bizarre crimes.You can learn more about Dr. Peter Coleman, and purchase his book at the link here.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host/Editor: Meshel Laurie. Y

Dr. Peter Coleman's book "Australia's Most Bizarre Crimes" is actually a pretty compassionate look at the mistakes made by people who've decided to attempt to commit a crime. People who really should have thought better of it. In many cases, the people featured in this book just weren't cut out for the criminal life. Dr. Peter Coleman joins us on Australian True Crime to share some highlights from his extensive research into Australia's most bizarre crimes.You can learn more about Dr. Peter Coleman, and purchase his book at the link here.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host/Editor: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest: Dr. Peter ColemanExecutive Producer: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecr

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.Former Policeman, Brent Sanders is an expert in the fields of Sexual Crime, Criminal Profiling and Personal Safety. For over 20 years, Brent's been presenting seminars and workshops around Australia, educating people of all ages, not only on how to avoid being assaulted, but also on how to avoid becoming an offender.Brent joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about his work.You can listen to Brent's podcast "Crime Insiders" wherever you get your podcasts.You can click here to visit Brent's website.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host/Editor: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Gue

Former Policeman, Brent Sanders is an expert in the fields of Sexual Crime, Criminal Profiling and Personal Safety. For over 20 years, Brent's been presenting seminars and workshops around Australia, educating people of all ages, not only on how to avoid being assaulted, but also on how to avoid becoming an offender.Brent joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about his work.You can listen to Brent's podcast "Crime Insiders" wherever you get your podcasts.You can click here to visit Brent's website.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host/Editor: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest: Brent SandersExecutive Producer: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Inst

This is a preview of our recent ATC Plus episode. To listen to the whole episode, you can click here and subscribe now to ATC Plus and get your first week free on Apple Podcasts.Before you listen to this episode, we recommend you check out our episode "The Cousins Who Disappeared" first.When Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters disappeared in 1974, Raelene's childhood best friends, Lynne Caporn and Alison Russo, had differing suspicions about what happenedDecades later, despite still lacking answers, Lynne and Alison remain united in their fight to uncover the truth about what happened to their best friend and her cousin.WA Police have released a 2 million dollar reward for information regarding their disappearances. You can make a report here to Crime Stoppers if you have any information.Subscribers to the West Australian can view the documentary "The Vanishing Cousins" here.For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pe

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.In 1974, 16-year-old Raelene Eaton and her 17-year-old cousin, Yvonne Waters, went missing after visiting a Perth pub to see a band. They have never been seen since.Friends and family of the girls are as desperate for information as they were back then.Journalist Melenie Ambrose has followed this case for many years. She produced the fantastic West Australian web series "The Vanishing Cousins," and she joins us today to tell us about several important new leads her investigation has discovered.WA Police have released a 2 million dollar reward for information regarding their disappearances. You can make a report here to Crime Stoppers if you have any information.Subscribers to the West Australian can view her web series here.Also this week, I interviewed childhood best friends of Raelene Eaton, Lynne Caporn and Alison Russo. That episode is available for subscribers of ATC Plus

In 1974, 16-year-old Raelene Eaton and her 17-year-old cousin, Yvonne Waters, went missing after visiting a Perth pub to see a band. They have never been seen since.Friends and family of the girls are as desperate for information as they were back then.Journalist Melenie Ambrose has followed this case for many years. She produced the fantastic West Australian web series "The Vanishing Cousins," and she joins us today to tell us about several important new leads her investigation has discovered.WA Police have released a 2 million dollar reward for information regarding their disappearances. You can make a report here to Crime Stoppers if you have any information.Subscribers to the West Australian can view her web series here.Also this week, I interviewed childhood best friends of Raelene Eaton, Lynne Caporn and Alison Russo. That episode is available for subscribers of ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exc