Australian True Crime

Our Spotlight Series continues with the Still Not Asking For It podcast, presented by Rory Banwell.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.The Still Not Asking For It Project was born in July 2014. Rory was pregnant and when her and her partner discovered they were pregnant with a girl, the first thing someone said was 'well, time to buy a gun'; it was then that the shocking nature of embedded rape culture slapped me across the face. Australian girls have a 1 in 4 chance of being sexually assaulted at some time in their life. Australian men have a 1 in 23 chance (80% of those assaults occurring before age 10), members of LGBTQIA+ community have a 1 in 2 chance and rates of sexual assault for those with an intellectual disability stand at 90%. We have a problem and SNAFI aimed to do something about it.Music courtesy of bensound.comA big thank you to everyone who contributed to this podcast. In particular Tullia Connor for her guidance, support and time. To the parti

Introducing Birds Eye View. This is the first episode of the award-winning podcast made by the women inside the Darwin Correctional Centre.For more info, check out their website here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you to the producers of Bird's Eye View, Story Projects in the NT.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. 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.

It’s not Friday but welcome to Emily Webb’s new podcast Crime Fiction Friday! Every week Emily talks to one of the world’s most successful authors about their work and inspiration Subscribe here. With thanks to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country. Show notes for Episode 188:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to S.R. WhiteLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. 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.

Nicole Lee’s husband raped her virtually every day for years on end and pled guilty to doing so in court. The Judge praised him in his sentencing remarks as a quiet, gentle man. Then the Victorian Government made Nicole fight through the courts again for the right to tell her own story. She and Nina Funnell join us to make it heard. https://au.gofundme.com/f/stop-silencing-survivors1800RESPECT if you or someone you know has been effected by sexual assault. https://www.1800respect.org.au/Show notes for Episode 187:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Nicole Lee and Nina FunnellLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/austr

Perth was terrorised in the 1960's by an illusive night stalker. He killed men and women, in different ways and ran the police in circles. And that’s just the beginning of this extraordinary story. Film maker Thomas Meadmore has made a 4 part documentary series on Stan and he joins us from Covid lockdown in London to talk about it.“After The Night” The Stan Original documentary series, streaming from November 29. Show notes for Episode 186:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Thomas MeadmoreLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac

Bob Brown was part of an elite police team who were flown in to catch a killer stalking the outback in 1987. This man had randomly executed five people at remote camping sites in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. More than thirty years on he and his team were recognised with a Bravery Award from the West Australian Government for their actions in stopping a German national Joseph Schwab from killing more people. Bob tells us his story.Show notes for Episode 185:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Bob BrownLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted

Former Detective Peter Seymour and his team took a crushing not-guilty verdict and turned it into motivation to keep digging. They solved a cold case and uncovered a truly chilling story.  Show notes for Episode 184:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Peter SeymourLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you are a victim of sexual assault or domestic family violence, contact 1800Respect.org.auFor 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services contact Lifeline 13 11 14For Mental Health support contact Beyondblue.org.au or Sane.org.auIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Aca

Kylie Nicholas is mesmerising. Her younger sister Nicole was chosen at random by serial killer Peter Dupas in 1999. It changed Kylie’s life in the most unexpected ways.Show notes for Episode 183:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Kylie NicholasLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen to TiddasListen to episode 31 repost: Peter Dupas: An Australian Serial KillerIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. 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.

Former homicide detective Jeff Maher talks to us about the case that finally exposed Australian serial killer Peter Dupas.Show notes:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Jeff MaherLike us on the Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonListen to episode 183: Amazing Grace found in loss to a serial killerIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. 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.

Journalist Nina Funnell is exposing the Victorian Governments latest bizarre proposed legislative changes. This time they are trying to wipe the names of victims from history.Show notes for Episode 182:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Nina Funnell and Chrissie FosterSupport #LetUsSpeak on GoFundMeLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, please contact 1800Respect on 1800 737 732.If you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. 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.

Jim Griffin was a nurse in the children’s ward of Launceston hospital for 18 years until 2019. He was also a prolific paedophile. Journalist Camille Bianchi’s podcast The Nurse examines who knew, and for how long. You can support the LetUsSpeak campaign at https://au.gofundme.com/f/stop-silencing-survivorsShow notes for Episode 181:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Camille BianchiListen to The NurseLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on Spotify#LetHerSpeak Janelle O’Connor’s sexual assault. WARNING – VIOLENT CONTENT - #159 (mentioned in this episode)The counselling and crisis support services for victims of child sexual assault in Northern Tasmania referenced by Camille are Laurel House and Enterprising Aardvark.If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 1800Respect on 1800 737 732If you have any informat

The inquest into the shocking murders of teenagers Jack and Jennifer Edwards by their father John has revealed his history of family violence and stalking. Journalist and author Megan Norris joins us to talk about her research into the correlation between stalking and murder.  Show notes for Episode 180:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Megan NorrisMegan's websiteLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyThe Suzy Lamplugh Trust, mentioned in this episode: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/Damen Stephens Melbourne stalker jailed, mentioned in this episode: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/disgraceful-stalker-jailed-for-torching-mum-s-house-knifing-diners-20180810-p4zwqy.htmlIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/aus

Do “disgraced” lawyer Nicola Gobbo and “disgraced” former drug squad detective Paul Dale deserve to be given a platform to tell their sides of their stories? Show notes for Episode 179:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Rachael Brown and Vikki PetraitisListen to TraceLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. 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.

The Wives and Girlfriends of some of Australia’s most feared men. Author and journalist Rochelle Jackson tells their stories in her book Partners and Crime, going behind the headlines and hype to reveal what it is really like to live with men who are outside the law, like the infamous Chopper Read, the organised crime boss Bob Trimbole and armed robber Fred Cako.Show notes for Episode 178:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Rochelle JacksonMore about Rochelle Jackson hereLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. 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.

Kaz Schaffer is using TikTok to demand answers from the small group of people she believes know what happened to her little sister Kylee who’s been missing since 2004. Show notes for Episode 177:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Kaz SchafferFollow Kaz on TikTokHelp Find Kylee-Ann Schaffer on FacebookLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyThe article and facebook page mentioned in this episode:https://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/4856111/mothers-desperate-plea-for-daughter/https://www.facebook.com/austmissingpersons/If you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor

Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content and reference to suicide. Listener discretion is advised.Lyn Cecil believes her son Adam was murdered. At what point would you “just accept” he’d died of suicide and stop fighting? Show notes for Episode 176:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Lyn CecilLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you or someone you know has been effected by suicide, or need support or advice for mental health, you can reach out to the following free services:Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 / https://www.beyondblue.org.auLifeline: 13 11 14 / https://www.lifeline.org.auIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https

Paul Verhoeven’s second book about his father John’s time in NSW police is another fantastic, action-packed and funny read. This time it’s John’s time in the Forensics Unit under Paul’s microscope. Electric Blue also covers some interesting father-son territory including a very difficult period in both their lives during which Paul was brutally bullied. You can hear more about that in a companion episode of The Nitty Gritty Committee also featuring Paul and John Verhoeven, here.Show notes for Episode 175:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Paul Verhoeven and John VerhoevenListen to Loose UnitsLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you or someone you know is being bullied, contact The Bully Project: https://thebullyproject.com.au/get-help/If you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for

Warning: please be advised this episode contains accounts of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.Journalists Nina Funnel and Sherelle Moody discovered a very big problem with a new piece of legislation passed in Victoria in February 2020. They’ve been helping rape survivors lobby the Victorian Attorney-General Jill Hennessey for several months demanding a fix for the problem without meaningful engagement let alone success. On August 26, Nina published an opinion piece about the legislation on news.com.au which has caused major upheaval in the survivor community and terse acknowledgement from Government, (along with a healthy dose of gaslighting from certain sections of the media.)Nina Funnell joins us with the facts, as does a newly silenced survivor. 1800RESPECT if you or someone you know has been effected by sexual assault. https://www.1800respect.org.au/The #LetUsSpeak initiative and campaign.https://rasara.org/let-us-speakShow notes for Episode 174:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie an

This episode is a repost of episode #159, originally published on May 21st 2020.Janelle O’Connor was the first person in the State of Tasmania to exercise her right to be named as a rape survivor, on the 24th of April 2020. Up until then it was illegal for rape survivors to self-identify. Janelle and NinaFunnel, the founder of the #LetHerSpeak campaign join us to explain the legal changes, and Janelle tells us her story. WARNING – This is an extremely disturbing story, please exercise discretion. Show notes for Episode 159:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Janelle O’Connor and Nina FunnellSupport #LetHerSpeakLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual assault call 1800Respect for help, advice and further referral. That’s 1800 737 732Or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14If you have any information on the ca

Bank robbers like Russell ‘Mad Dog’ Cox and Ray Denning were household names in Australia in the 1980s, when they brazenly escaped prison and taunted police for years. Author Mark Dapin joins us to talk about this period in Australian history.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 172:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Mark DapinLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. 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.