Australian True Crime

Shortcut: Why Are There So Many Firebombings in Melbourne?

11 May 2026

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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. Cri...

Why Are There So Many Firebombings in Melbourne?

10 May 2026

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Criminologist Dr Xanthe Weston joins us to discuss the current "hospitality wars" terrorising venues across Melbourne. ATC Plus subscribers can listen...

True Crime Tonight: Full Show (10/05/26)

10 May 2026

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This week on True Crime Tonight, we unpack the latest true crime headlines, discuss the documentary Love Con Revenge, and speak with Ashleigh Frecklet...

Escaping a Cult Posing as a Yoga Movement - ATC International

06 May 2026

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Ashleigh Freckleton was 25, living alone in London after a breakup, when she was drawn into what seemed like a spiritual yoga community.  To imme...

Shortcut: Escaping a Cult Posing as a Yoga Movement - ATC International

06 May 2026

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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. Ash...

Introducing: True Crime Tonight

03 May 2026

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Record a voice message for us on Speakpipe here. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting ...

True Crime Tonight: The Epstein Files

03 May 2026

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Hosted by Australia’s queen of true crime, Meshel Laurie, the show airs Sundays from 6–7pm on KIIS, unpacking the cases everyone’s t...

The Epstein Files with Tara Brown - ATC International

29 Apr 2026

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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,...

Shortcut: The Epstein Files with Tara Brown - ATC International

29 Apr 2026

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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. Tar...

Defending Criminals and Examining the Deceased

26 Apr 2026

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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...

Shortcut: Defending Criminals and Examining the Deceased

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. Hav...

Shortcut: The True Story of the Postcard Bandit

24 Apr 2026

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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. Bre...

The True Story of the Postcard Bandit

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brenden Abbott is one of Australia’s most infamous bank robbers, a figure whose crimes, repeated prison escapes, and years spent evading capture...

He Was My High School Teacher, Then My Husband

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Shortcut: He Was My High School Teacher, Then My Husband

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. Sar...

Peter Dupas: An Australian Serial Killer *Re-Issue*

15 Apr 2026

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Former homicide detective Jeff Maher talks to us about the case that finally exposed Australian serial killer Peter Dupas.This episode originally aire...

Shortcut: Peter Dupas: An Australian Serial Killer *Re-Issue*

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. For...

Julie Hatton's Death at Darreen

12 Apr 2026

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Julie Hatton was 22 years old when she died from a gunshot wound at Darreen Station in 1978, leaving behind her 10-week-old daughter, Natalie. While h...

Brianna Maitland’s Last Known Movements - ATC International

08 Apr 2026

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On March 19, 2004, Brianna Maitland’s car was discovered backed into an abandoned farmhouse known as the Dutchburn House, with personal items le...

Shortcut: Brianna Maitland’s Last Known Movements - ATC International

08 Apr 2026

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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. On ...

The Hunt for Killer Father and Son Fugitives The Stoccos *Re-Issue*

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2007, Australia was captivated by the two week run of father and son outlaws Gino and Mark Stocco. They evaded police by driving laps around the so...

Shortcut: The Hunt for Killer Father and Son Fugitives The Stoccos *Re-Issue*

05 Apr 2026

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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. In ...

Dezi Freeman Dead After Months in Hiding

01 Apr 2026

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Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by Australian police after seven months on the run, following the fatal shooting of two officers, Neal Thomps...

Shortcut: Dezi Freeman Dead After Months in Hiding

01 Apr 2026

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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. Fug...

Strange Investigations with Charlie Bezzina - Part 2

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of our conversation with former Homicide Detective, Charlie Bezzina about the lesser known cases from his 38 year career with Victoria ...

Shortcut: Strange Investigations with Charlie Bezzina - Part 2

29 Mar 2026

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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. Thi...

Should Sex Offenders Keep Their Super? Re-Issue

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, (March 25th 2026), the Albanese Government introduced legislation known as the Survivors Law, aimed at preventing convicted child sexual ab...

Shortcut: The Disappearance of Pauline Sowry

23 Mar 2026

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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. Pau...

The Disappearance of Pauline Sowry

22 Mar 2026

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Pauline Sowry disappeared from Wollongong’s northern suburbs in December 1993 at the age of 49. An inquest in 2008 found she likely died after a...

A victim’s perspective of the mental impairment defence *re-issue*

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Cammarata’s childhood best friend is currently a forensic patient in a secure psychiatric facility. He was found not guilty of the ma...

Shortcut: A victim’s perspective of the mental impairment defence *re-issue*

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Cammarata’s childhood best friend is currently a forensic patient in a secure psychiatric facility. He was found not guilty of the ma...

The Young Woman a Country Town Didn’t Believe

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2016, a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at a birthday party in the small western Victorian town of Balmoral. The case divided the cl...

Shortcut: The Young Woman a Country Town Didn’t Believe

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Energetic Healer Who Assisted The Search For Frank McGonigle - ATC International

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We recommend you listen to our previous episode "Ripple: A Long Strange Search for A Killer - ATC International" before starting this episode. Carol W...

Ripple: A Long Strange Search for A Killer - ATC International

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

During Jim Cosgrove's childhood, a young man from his neighbourhood named Frank McGonigle disappeared without a trace. At various times throughout his...

My Predator Has Been Released From Prison

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower.  She joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to give us an insigh...

Shortcut: My Predator Has Been Released From Prison

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. Ely...

Shortcut: I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7 *Re-Issue*

06 Mar 2026

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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. Aft...

I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7 *Re-Issue*

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After her rape went unsolved for more than 25 years, Elysha contacted police to have her case reopened. She courageously tells us about what life has ...

Australia's Doctor Death

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Award winning journalist Hedley Thomas joins us to discuss Sick to Death, his podcast and bestselling book examining the case of Dr Jayant Patel, the ...

Shortcut: Australia's Doctor Death

01 Mar 2026

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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. Awa...

The Delphi Murders - ATC International

26 Feb 2026

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Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi,...

Shortcut: The Delphi Murders - ATC International

26 Feb 2026

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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. Tee...

Shortcut: Australia’s Most Mysterious Conman: John Friedrich

22 Feb 2026

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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. Joh...

Australia’s Most Mysterious Conman: John Friedrich

22 Feb 2026

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John Friedrich was a mysterious figure in 1980s Australia who transformed the National Safety Council into a high-tech rescue operation while secretly...

ATC Discusses: The Investigation of Lucy Letby

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Meshel Laurie is joined by Australian True Crime's producer Matthew Tankard to discuss the Netflix documentary: The Investigation of Lucy Letby. You c...

Shortcut: Strange Investigations with Charlie Bezzina

15 Feb 2026

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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. We&...

Strange Investigations with Charlie Bezzina

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most unpredictable investigations f...

Charlie Bezzina - The First Man on the Scene

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a re-issue of our very first episode of Australian True Crime. Next week, we’re uploading a brand new episode with Charlie Bezzina, and ...

Shortcut: Father, Teacher, Child Killer

09 Feb 2026

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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. Ten...

Father, Teacher, Child Killer

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ten-year-olds Louise Bell and Michael Black were abducted from their bedrooms in South Australia, years apart, before police uncovered the truth about...

Shortcut: The Hollywood Manager Who Stole Millions - ATC International

04 Feb 2026

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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. For...

The Hollywood Manager Who Stole Millions - ATC International

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of ATC International, we're joined by Jonathan Todd Schwartz. Jonathan was a leading entertainment manager when he embezzled money fr...

Shortcut: My Daughter the Youth Offender

02 Feb 2026

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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. Our...

My Daughter the Youth Offender

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is a foster mother whose daughter has experienced life on both sides of youth crime, as both an offender and a victim.  For personal an...

Revisiting A Deadly American Marriage with Jason Corbett's Family - ATC International

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 of ATC ...

Shortcut: Revisiting A Deadly American Marriage with Jason Corbett's Family - ATC International

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. Jas...

Shortcut: Never To Be Released?

25 Jan 2026

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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. In ...

Never To Be Released?

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 1986, Sydney nurse Anita Cobby was abducted and murdered after a sexual assault, followed two years later by the abduction, sexual assault and murd...

Shortcut: What happened to 3-year-old Lachie Jones? - ATC International

21 Jan 2026

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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. In ...

What happened to 3-year-old Lachie Jones? - ATC International

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2019, three-year-old New Zealand boy Lachie Jones was found dead in an oxygenation pond near his home, with police ruling it an accidental drowning...

Shortcut: The Story of the World's Oldest Prisoner

18 Jan 2026

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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. On ...

Shortcut: The Story of the World's Oldest Prisoner

18 Jan 2026

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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. On ...

The Story of the World's Oldest Prisoner

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the December 9th, 1925, a 44-year-old man by the name of Bill Wallace was arrested in Melbourne for the fatal shooting of electrician Ernest Willia...

The Story of the World's Oldest Prisoner

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the December 9th, 1925, a 44-year-old man by the name of Bill Wallace was arrested in Melbourne for the fatal shooting of electrician Ernest Willia...

Shortcut: The Inner Worlds of Violent Offenders

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. Con...

The Inner Worlds of Violent Offenders

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found further down in these show notes. Pamela N...

The Day They Blew Up The Police Station: The Russell Street Bombing *Re-Issue*

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Retired Victoria Police Chief Inspector Rob Bailey has seen a lot over the course of his career. Among many other things, he was part of the legendary...

The Real Dog Day Afternoon - ATC International

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ATC International, we're going to the movies. We're looking at the real story behind the 1995 classic film, Dog Day Afternoon, star...

Shortcut: Forgotten Bombs: The Other Bali Bombings

05 Jan 2026

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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. In ...

Forgotten Bombs: The Other Bali Bombings

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2005, three bombs exploded at Jimbaran Bay in Bali, killing and injuring civilians in an attack that once again targeted a popular tourist area. Th...

Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders with Debi Marshall *Re-Issue*

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran journalist and True Crime author Debi Marshall joins us to talk about her book, Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders. It f...

Neil Mitchell’s Life in Crime

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Mitchell is a legendary Australian broadcaster and journalist who became one of the youngest editors of an Australian newspaper in 1985 at The He...

Shortcut: The Yosemite Serial Killer (With a Twist) - ATC International

10 Dec 2025

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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.This week fo...

The Yosemite Serial Killer (With a Twist) - ATC International

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week for ATC International, we travel back to 1999, when the locals of the Yosemite Valley were being terrorised by a serial killer with an excee...

Shortcut: How Child Abuse Is Silenced by Legal Loopholes

07 Dec 2025

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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.Content warn...

How Child Abuse Is Silenced by Legal Loopholes

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found further down in these show notes.Lawyer an...

She Matters: Kelly Williams (Duffy)

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're sharing an episode from Sherele Moody's podcast, She Matters. You can click here to listen to more episodes on Apple, or you can find She...

Shortcut: What Happened to Shirley Butler on Christmas Eve 1952?

30 Nov 2025

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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.Shirley Butl...

What Happened to Shirley Butler on Christmas Eve 1952?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shirley Butler, a 21 year old woman, was found dead just metres from her home in Waverton on Christmas Day 1952.Detectives launched an intense hunt fo...

Shortcut: Does "Adult Crime, Adult Time" Work for Youth Offenders?

27 Nov 2025

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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.Katherine Ha...

Does "Adult Crime, Adult Time" Work for Youth Offenders?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katherine Hayes, CEO of Queensland's Youth Advocacy Centre, offers a frontline view of youth crime shaped by long term work with young offenders. She ...

Shortcut: Armed Teens Robbed My House: What I Want for Justice

23 Nov 2025

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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.Ben Mansfiel...

Armed Teens Robbed My House: What I Want for Justice

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Mansfield and his family were asleep in their suburban Melbourne home when two armed teenagers broke in and committed a burglary in December 2024....

Shortcut: My brother's continued abuse after murdering our mother - ATC International

21 Nov 2025

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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.For this bon...

My brother's continued abuse after murdering our mother - ATC International

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this bonus episode of ATC International, we bring you a story from the USA.Amy B. Chesler is an award winner blogger, actress and author from Sout...

Shortcut: Closing the Technology Gap in Policing

16 Nov 2025

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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.David Bartle...

Closing the Technology Gap in Policing

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Bartlett is a former Victoria Police detective and Australian Crime Commission investigator with experience in counter terror work, internationa...

London’s Supposed Cannibal Killer - ATC International

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Bryan is often described as one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers and “cannibals”, with most coverage fixated on the grisly detai...

Shortcut: The Romance Scam That Sent Donna Nelson to a Japanese Prison

09 Nov 2025

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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.In 2023, Per...

The Romance Scam That Sent Donna Nelson to a Japanese Prison

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2023, Perth grandmother Donna Nelson unknowingly carried almost 2 kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan after being deceived in a romance scam, a...

Shortcut: Inside Homicide and Missing Persons with Andrew Stamper

06 Nov 2025

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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.Andrew Stamp...

Inside Homicide and Missing Persons with Andrew Stamper

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Stamper, a 40-year veteran of the Victorian Police Service, joins us again to share his experiences from major investigative roles, the importa...

Shortcut: Policing the Underworld and the High Country

02 Nov 2025

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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.Former homic...

Policing the Underworld and the High Country

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former homicide detective Andrew Stamper reflects on the landmark investigations that defined Melbourne's underworld era and what it took to stop a ci...

Shortcut: From Surviving a Stabbing to Becoming a Leader in Policing – Part Two

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.This is part...

From Surviving a Stabbing to Becoming a Leader in Policing – Part Two

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two of our two part series with former NSW Police and AFP member, Jason Semple.Listen to part one here.We're excited to announce the rele...

Shortcut: From Surviving a Stabbing to Becoming a Leader in Policing – Part One

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.Two weeks in...

From Surviving a Stabbing to Becoming a Leader in Policing – Part One

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two weeks into his policing career, Jason Semple was left bleeding in a Sydney gutter after being stabbed during a violent street confrontation that a...

Former Detective Damian Loone on the Disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer *Re-Issue*

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some of you may recognise the name and voice of this episode’s guest, It’s retired NSW Police Detective Sergeant Damian Loone who featured on Hedl...