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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.
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- 1 weeks ago47 min
The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note
Edith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note. But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate for women and children began with a devastating childhood, when her father was hanged for the murder of her stepmother. Michael Adams, host of Forgotten Australia and the new podcast Australian Murder, joins us to explore the story. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Michael Adams Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.
- 1 weeks ago16 min
Shortcut: The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note
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. Edith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note. But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate for women and children began with a devastating childhood, when her father was hanged for the murder of her stepmother. Michael Adams, host of Forgotten Australia and the new podcast Australian Murder, joins us to explore the story. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Michael Adams Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.
- 1 weeks ago20 min
True Crime Tonight: Russell Brand
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Elizabeth Holmes' fraud The trial of Russell Brand An interview with Louise Edmonds about Grooming Recognition Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 GET IN TOUCH:Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children
Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma. Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder of Grooming Recognition, a training platform helping people recognise the warning signs of grooming and prevent child sexual abuse. Drawing on her own lived experience, Louise works to improve understanding of how grooming happens and how it can be stopped. You can learn more about Louise's work at www.groomingrecognition.com/ You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Louise Edmonds Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Shortcut: Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children
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. Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma. Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder of Grooming Recognition, a training platform helping people recognise the warning signs of grooming and prevent child sexual abuse. Drawing on her own lived experience, Louise works to improve understanding of how grooming happens and how it can be stopped. You can learn more about Louise's work at www.groomingrecognition.com/ You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Louise Edmonds Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
The Unsolved Murder of German Backpacker Simone Strobel
In 2005, German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, NSW, but nobody has ever been convicted of her death. Investigative journalist Richard Baker re-examines the case in the ABC’s Unravel: Lies in Lismore, exploring alleged confessions, unanswered questions and new revelations. Richard Baker joins us to discuss Simone’s death and his search for answers. You can listen to Unravel:Lies in Lismore wherever you get your podcasts. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Richard Baker Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.
- 2 weeks ago16 min
Shortcut: The Unsolved Murder of German Backpacker Simone Strobel
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 2005, German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, NSW, but nobody has ever been convicted of her death. Investigative journalist Richard Baker re-examines the case in the ABC’s Unravel: Lies in Lismore, exploring alleged confessions, unanswered questions and new revelations. Richard Baker joins us to discuss Simone’s death and his search for answers. You can listen to Unravel:Lies in Lismore wherever you get your podcasts. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Richard Baker Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.
- 2 weeks ago21 min
True Crime Tonight: The 1982 Tylenol murders
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: The potential breakthrough in the unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders Recent true crime headlines An interview with Betty Taylor AM, CEO of the Red Rose foundation. Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 GET IN TOUCH:Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
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