Australian True Crime

Tony Ryan's sister Marcia disappeared in 1996 after leaving her Melbourne home.   Marcia told her family she was going on a road trip with her dog Ziggy to see their parents in Queensland. But as you'll hear from Tony, Marcia's car was found abandoned in the Latrobe Valley in Victoria with no sign of Marcia or Ziggy.   Tony's been relentless in trying to find out what happened to Marcia, who was 33 when she vanished.   More info:   If you have any information in regards to the disappearance of Marcia Ryan, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or on their website   The Ryan family's story is featured in Nicole Morris' book VANISHED   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests: Tony Ryan Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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.    Tony Ryan's sister Marcia disappeared in 1996 after leaving her Melbourne home.   Marcia told her family she was going on a road trip with her dog Ziggy to see their parents in Queensland. But as you'll hear from Tony, Marcia's car was found abandoned in the Latrobe Valley in Victoria with no sign of Marcia or Ziggy.   Tony's been relentless in trying to find out what happened to Marcia, who was 33 when she vanished.   More info:   If you have any information in regards to the disappearance of Marcia Ryan, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or on their website   The Ryan family's story is featured in Nicole Morris' book VANISHED   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests: Tony Ryan Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

Tina Louise Greer, 32, went missing from her Beechmont home in Queensland, January 18, 2012.   She had gone to visit her ex boyfriend, a Finks bikie by the name of Les "Grumpy" Sharman, and has not been seen since.   Despite being listed by a Queensland coroner and police as the primary suspect in Tina's disappearance, Les Sharman was never formally questioned by police. He then died in a car crash in 2018.   Our guest for today's episode, Tina's daughter Lili, was 13 when her mother went missing. Now, as a young adult, Lili has been relentless in her fight to advocate for her mother and other families like theirs.    Through Lili's advocacy, a coronial inquest has been announced into her mother's disappearance for August 2023.    If you have any information in regards to the disappearance of Tina Greer, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or on their website   More info:   The Tina Greer Project   Lili Greer's social media account   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests: Lili Greer Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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.    Tina Louise Greer, 32, went missing from her Beechmont home in Queensland, January 18, 2012.   She had gone to visit her ex boyfriend, a Finks bikie by the name of Les "Grumpy" Sharman, and has not been seen since.   Despite being listed by a Queensland coroner and police as the primary suspect in Tina's disappearance, Les Sharman was never formally questioned by police. He then died in a car crash in 2018.   Our guest for today's episode, Tina's daughter Lili, was 13 when her mother went missing. Now, as a young adult, Lili has been relentless in her fight to advocate for her mother and other families like theirs.    Through Lili's advocacy, a coronial inquest has been announced into her mother's disappearance for August 2023.    If you have any information in regards to the disappearance of Tina Greer, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or on their website   More info:   The Tina Greer Project   Lili Greer's social media account   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests: Lili Greer Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

Nicole Morris started a website more than 16 years ago called Australian Missing Persons Register. It was something she began as a personal project but it soon turned into a valuable resource and advocacy platform for the families and friends of missing people in Australia.    Now some of these cases and stories are in her first book VANISHED, told through the experiences of siblings with a missing loved one - the desperate searches in the first days, the Police investigations and, for many, the heartbreak as the years, even decades, go by with no news and no answers.    Nicole’s joined us for this episode.    VANISHED is published by Big Sky Publishing and available for pre-order. It’s on the shelves and online on 7 June 2023.   More info:   PRE-ORDER VANISHED by Nicole Morris.   Australian Missing Persons Register     For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests: Nicole Morris Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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 started a website more than 16 years ago called Australian Missing Persons Register. It was something she began as a personal project but it soon turned into a valuable resource and advocacy platform for the families and friends of missing people in Australia.    Now some of these cases and stories are in her first book VANISHED, told through the experiences of siblings with a missing loved one - the desperate searches in the first days, the Police investigations and, for many, the heartbreak as the years, even decades, go by with no news and no answers.    Nicole’s joined us for this episode.    VANISHED is published by Big Sky Publishing and available for pre-order. It’s on the shelves and online on 7 June 2023.   More info:   PRE-ORDER VANISHED by Nicole Morris.   Australian Missing Persons Register     For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests: Nicole Morris Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

In 2007 when Kate Kyriacou was a reporter for the Adelaide Advertiser, she took up a story of a missing woman named Glenys Heyward.Glenys, 53, had been due to go on a holiday with her new partner. Instead, she went missing from her hometown of Mount Gambier, towards the Victorian border.Nowadays, Kate is the Courier Mail's Chief Crime Reporter, and has since reported on many harrowing cases. This one, however, is the one that sticks with her the most. In Kate's own words, "when people say "why didn't she just leave?", this case shows why it's a lot more complicated than that".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 Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here Guests:  Kate Kyriacou Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATCFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at [email protected] Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 2007 when Kate Kyriacou was a reporter for the Adelaide Advertiser, she took up a story of a missing woman named Glenys Heyward.   Glenys, 53, had been due to go on a holiday with her new partner. Instead, she went missing from her hometown of Mount Gambier, towards the Victorian border.   Nowadays, Kate is the Courier Mail's Chief Crime Reporter, and has since reported on many harrowing cases. This one, however, is the one that sticks with her the most. In Kate's own words, "when people say "why didn't she just leave?", this case shows why it's a lot more complicated than that".   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Kate Kyriacou Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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.    Sarah Boyd immigrated from Scotland to Sydney in 1923. It was there, where she and an accomplice committed an unthinkable decision.   What's even more terrifying, is that it was a decision that wasn't uncommon for women living in Sydney, Australia at the time. In fact, it was one of only a handful of difficult options faced by many women.   BUY Tanya Bretherton's book The Suitcase Baby.   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Tanya Bretherton Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

Sarah Boyd immigrated from Scotland to Sydney in 1923. It was there, where she and an accomplice committed an unthinkable decision.   What's even more terrifying, is that it was a decision that wasn't uncommon for women living in Sydney, Australia at the time. In fact, it was one of only a handful of difficult options faced by many women.   BUY Tanya Bretherton's book The Suitcase Baby.   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Tanya Bretherton Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚨   You are the first to find out about a new podcast project I've been working on and it's called "Can We Be Real?"   I've really missed connecting with you on a range of different topics and now every Tuesday we can catch up, share secrets, chat life and discuss taboo topics going on in the world.   I would really love your support today...   Please search "Can We Be Real? on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, follow on Spotify so you get the latest episodes when they drop and if you get the chance to share this podcast with your friends that would be a HUGE help.   Tuesday's are now for "Can We Be Real?" Thank you for your support.   Instagram: @Meshel_Laurie

We continue on from last week's episode with a breakdown of a suspect believed to be the perpetrator of the 1941 Pay Car massacre.   That suspect's name is Lionel Charles Thomas. But don't get too used to it, because if there was one thing this guy loved, it was changing his name.   You'll have to keep your wits about you because over the course of this episode, as he lies cheats, murders, but also romances his way around Australia and New Guinea, Lionel will go by no less than three more names.   Despite his long and nefarious history, Lionel went mostly under the radar because of his incredible capacity to commit them on the same days as major historical events.   You can listen to Michael's podcast, Forgotten Australia wherever you get your podcasts.   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Michael Adams Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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 continue on from last week's episode with a breakdown of a suspect believed to be the perpetrator of the 1941 Pay Car massacre.   That suspect's name is Lionel Charles Thomas. But don't get too used to it, because if there was one thing this guy loved, it was changing his name.   You'll have to keep your wits about you because over the course of this episode, as he lies cheats, murders, but also romances his way around Australia and New Guinea, Lionel will go by no less than three more names.   Despite his long and nefarious history, Lionel went mostly under the radar because of his incredible capacity to commit them on the same days as major historical events.   You can listen to Michael's podcast, Forgotten Australia wherever you get your podcasts.   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Michael Adams Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

On the morning of December 8, 1941, three men operating a "Pay Car" in south Sydney were unknowingly heading into a brutal ambush.   This story, however, has been lost to history due to it taking place on the same day Pearl Harbour was attacked.   Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast is back with us for another historical Australian crime.   This is a part one of two part series.   You can listen to Michael's podcast, Forgotten Australia wherever you get your podcasts.   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Michael Adams Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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 morning of December 8, 1941, three men operating a "Pay Car" in south Sydney were unknowingly heading into a brutal ambush.   This story, however, has been lost to history due to it taking place on the same day Pearl Harbour was attacked.   Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast is back with us for another historical Australian crime.   This is a part one of two part series.   You can listen to Michael's podcast, Forgotten Australia wherever you get your podcasts.   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Michael Adams Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

Sandi Harvey has not seen her daughter Leisl Smith since 2012.   At that time, Leisl was 23 years old. She was happy, healthy and working in her dream job caring for horses.   But it was horses that brought her into contact with James Church, a much older man with whom she fell in love.   After her disappearance, Sandi discovered Leisl's relationship with Church was one of cruelty and heartache.   Ten years after Leisl's disappearance, Sandi and the rest of her family thought they may finally be on the verge of some kind of breakthrough. But James Church had one more cruel trick up his sleeve.   We implore our listeners to join Leisl Smith's information page: https://www.facebook.com/FindLeislSmith/   If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Leisl Smith, please contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Sandi Harvey Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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.    Sandi Harvey has not seen her daughter Leisl Smith since 2012.   At that time, Leisl was 23 years old. She was happy, healthy and working in her dream job caring for horses.   But it was horses that brought her into contact with James Church, a much older man with whom she fell in love.   After her disappearance, Sandi discovered Leisl's relationship with Church was one of cruelty and heartache.   Ten years after Leisl's disappearance, Sandi and the rest of her family thought they may finally be on the verge of some kind of breakthrough. But James Church had one more cruel trick up his sleeve.   We implore our listeners to join Leisl Smith's information page: https://www.facebook.com/FindLeislSmith/   If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Leisl Smith, please contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Sandi Harvey Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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 guest today is Boyd Unwin, a suburban tradie and father of three in his fifties, who's always thought of himself and his family as the epitome of normal and unremarkable.   Boyd has committed himself to understanding how he lost his daughter, Katie Haley, to her partner five years ago. Boyd and his wife Tania are now raising the child their daughter shared with her murderer. And bit by bit, they'll have to explain to that child why neither of her parents can be with her. They're doing this at a time when they thought they'd be settling into retirement and enjoying being grandparents.   The Unwin's are determined to open the eyes of other normal families to what they now see were red flags in Katie's relationship. They'd all grown to dislike her partner, but none of them believed she was in mortal danger in her home. If they had, they'd never have allowed her and her kids to be in that home for a single second, and that's the very important message Boyd wants us all to hear.   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Boyd Unwin Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

Our guest today is Boyd Unwin, a suburban tradie and father of three in his fifties, who's always thought of himself and his family as the epitome of normal and unremarkable.   Boyd has committed himself to understanding how he lost his daughter, Katie Haley, to her partner five years ago. Boyd and his wife Tania are now raising the child their daughter shared with her murderer. And bit by bit, they'll have to explain to that child why neither of her parents can be with her. They're doing this at a time when they thought they'd be settling into retirement and enjoying being grandparents.   The Unwin's are determined to open the eyes of other normal families to what they now see were red flags in Katie's relationship. They'd all grown to dislike her partner, but none of them believed she was in mortal danger in her home. If they had, they'd never have allowed her and her kids to be in that home for a single second, and that's the very important message Boyd wants us all to hear.   For Support:  Lifeline  on 13 11 14   13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732   CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here  Guests:  Boyd Unwin Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH:   Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC   Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/   Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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.    Ray Mooney joins us again this week to tell us about his friend, Christopher Dale Flannery (AKA Mr Rent-a-kill).   Chris was a teenager when they first met in Pentridge Prison. Chris was not long out of the notorious Morning Star boys home in Victoria's Mt Eliza.   Over the following decades, they maintained their close friendship. While Ray Mooney went on to become a published author, playwright, director and educator, Chris went on to become Australia's best known hitman.   Chris disappeared in 1985. Ray says that since then, many have taken the opportunity to say things they wouldn't have dared say when he was alive.   Today, Ray sets the record straight and shares the true story of Christopher Dale Flannery's life, and what he believes is the most likely truth of his death.   All of Ray's books and more can be found on his website here: https://raymooney.com/my-books/   If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)   For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime     CREDITS:   Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here a Guests: Ray Mooney Editor: Meshel Laurie Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

Ray Mooney joins us again this week to tell us about his friend, Christopher Dale Flannery (AKA Mr Rent-a-kill).   Chris was a teenager when they first met in Pentridge Prison. Chris was not long out of the notorious Morning Star boys home in Victoria's Mt Eliza.   Over the following decades, they maintained their close friendship. While Ray Mooney went on to become a published author, playwright, director and educator, Chris went on to become Australia's best known hitman.   Chris disappeared in 1985. Ray says that since then, many have taken the opportunity to say things they wouldn't have dared say when he was alive.   Today, Ray sets the record straight and shares the true story of Christopher Dale Flannery's life, and what he believes is the most likely truth of his death.   All of Ray's books and more can be found on his website here: https://raymooney.com/my-books/   If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)   For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime     CREDITS:   Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here a Guests: Ray Mooney Editor: Meshel Laurie Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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 guest today is Ray Mooney. He's in his seventies now, and for most of his life, he's been a celebrated writer of novels, plays, films, non-fiction books, and a university lecturer.   At a different time in his life, though, the only institution he was allowed inside of was the Bluestone College: The College of Knowledge, also known as Pentridge Prison.   Ray Mooney was convicted of rape when he was 19, and today we hear Ray's story, which is extraordinary in its own right, not least because of the honesty and openness he's prepared to bring to it.   All of Ray's books and more can be found on his website here: https://raymooney.com/my-books/   If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)   For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime     CREDITS:   Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here a Guests: Ray Mooney Editor: Meshel Laurie Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

Our guest today is Ray Mooney. He's in his seventies now, and for most of his life, he's been a celebrated writer of novels, plays, films, non-fiction books, and a university lecturer.   At a different time in his life, though, the only institution he was allowed inside of was the Bluestone College: The College of Knowledge, also known as Pentridge Prison.   Ray Mooney was convicted of rape when he was 19, and today we hear Ray's story, which is extraordinary in its own right, not least because of the honesty and openness he's prepared to bring to it.   All of Ray's books and more can be found on his website here: https://raymooney.com/my-books/   If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)   For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime     CREDITS:   Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram  Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here a Guests: Ray Mooney Editor: Meshel Laurie Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard   GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

Anthony Dowsley has been a crime reporter at Melbourne's Herald Sun since 2004. In that time, he's covered everything from homicides, solved and unsolved, law and order reforms and police corruption.   We're very honoured to have him in to discuss one of his speciality topics: gang related crime in Australia.   In this episode we will get a snapshot of who's who in Australian bikie gangs, how they're linked to organised crime in other countries, and the biggest police Trojan Horse operation yet.   If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)   For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime   GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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.    Anthony Dowsley has been a crime reporter at Melbourne's Herald Sun since 2004. In that time, he's covered everything from homicides, solved and unsolved, law and order reforms and police corruption.   We're very honoured to have him in to discuss one of his speciality topics: gang related crime in Australia.   In this episode we will get a snapshot of who's who in Australian bikie gangs, how they're linked to organised crime in other countries, and the biggest police Trojan Horse operation yet.   You can listen to Anthony Dowsley's podcast "The Devil's Apprentice" wherever you get your podcasts.   If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)   For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime   GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

Two young female tourists are staying in the same quiet spot in Tasmania…one disappears, never to be seen again and two years later, the other woman is brutally murdered.   The women are 26-year-old German Nancy Grunwaldt, reported missing on April 15th 1993. Getting around on a bike, she was spending some time at Beaumaris Beach, reading a book. What happened after that is a mystery…so far. Nancy’s never been found but she was declared deceased by the coroner in 2003. Read the reports here: https://www.magistratescourt.tas.gov.au/about_us/coroners/coronialfindings/g/182_of_2004   Italian woman Victoria Cafasso who was 20, was found dead on 11 October 1995 on Beaumaris beach. She’d been stabbed numerous times and had been beaten. Victoria was staying in the tiny hamlet of Beaumaris with her cousin and had been there less than a week. Read the Coroners’ report here: https://www.magistratescourt.tas.gov.au/about_us/coroners/coronialfindings/c/2005_tascd_125_-_cafasso,_victoria_anna_elizabeth   Tasmanian journalist and author Melanie Calvert was on a trip back to her home state not long after Victoria’s murder. It’s haunted her ever since and she spent years researching and wrote a book Tasmania’s Beaumaris Beach Mystery: What Happened to Nancy and Victoria? There’s been suspects for Victoria’s murder and could it be coincidence that Nancy disappeared from the same place? The initial police investigation into Victoria’s murder has come under scrutiny too. Melanie’s book is Tasmania’s Beaumaris Beach Mystery: What Happened to Nancy and Victoria? And it’s available online. There’s details in the show notes for this episode. If you have any info to share with police phone crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to https://www.crimestopperstas.com.au/    If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)   For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime   More information Melanie Calvert and where to buy her books can be found here: https://melaniecalvert.com/buy-freycinet/   GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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 young female tourists are staying in the same quiet spot in Tasmania…one disappears, never to be seen again and two years later, the other woman is brutally murdered.   The women are 26-year-old German Nancy Grunwaldt, reported missing on April 15th 1993. Getting around on a bike, she was spending some time at Beaumaris Beach, reading a book. What happened after that is a mystery…so far. Nancy’s never been found but she was declared deceased by the coroner in 2003. Read the reports here: https://www.magistratescourt.tas.gov.au/about_us/coroners/coronialfindings/g/182_of_2004   Italian woman Victoria Cafasso who was 20, was found dead on 11 October 1995 on Beaumaris beach. She’d been stabbed numerous times and had been beaten. Victoria was staying in the tiny hamlet of Beaumaris with her cousin and had been there less than a week. Read the Coroners’ report here: https://www.magistratescourt.tas.gov.au/about_us/coroners/coronialfindings/c/2005_tascd_125_-_cafasso,_victoria_anna_elizabeth   Tasmanian journalist and author Melanie Calvert was on a trip back to her home state not long after Victoria’s murder. It’s haunted her ever since and she spent years researching and wrote a book Tasmania’s Beaumaris Beach Mystery: What Happened to Nancy and Victoria? There’s been suspects for Victoria’s murder and could it be coincidence that Nancy disappeared from the same place? The initial police investigation into Victoria’s murder has come under scrutiny too. Melanie’s book is Tasmania’s Beaumaris Beach Mystery: What Happened to Nancy and Victoria? And it’s available online. There’s details in the show notes for this episode. If you have any info to share with police or phone crime stoppers   More information Melanie Calvert and where to buy her books can be found here: https://melaniecalvert.com/buy-freycinet/   If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Email the show at [email protected]

When he was 12, Jeffrey Morgan ran away from his country NSW home to Redfern to stay with his mum. He thought his dad was being too strict and he wanted more freedom. This was the time in Redfern when the inner-city suburb was the centre of Aboriginal life and activism and it was a tough place.   Jeffrey spent a lot of time on the streets, getting involved in minor offences a s a means of survival – namely stealing food to eat - but eventually this escalated to stealing cars and then, robbing banks. He started cycling through maximum security prisons which added up to 18 years of his life. He was always into fitness and taking care of his health.   During his last stint in prison, Jeffrey had one of those moments where he knew he had to change. And he did it through education and peer support and keeping fit and healthy. His passion is health and fitness – making it realistic and sustainable and role-modelling a different path for men, just like him.    Jeffrey wears a lot of hats now, making the most of the life he’s made on the other side of prison. He’s a community leader, corporate speaker, and sought-after life and mindset coach. His latest online program is CUT THE BULLSHIT – which basically is encouraging people to make sustainable habit changes for a healthy, purposeful life. Find out more at https://jeffreymorgan.com.au   If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)   For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime   GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

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.    When he was 12, Jeffrey Morgan ran away from his country NSW home to Redfern to stay with his mum. He thought his dad was being too strict and he wanted more freedom. This was the time in Redfern when the inner-city suburb was the centre of Aboriginal life and activism and it was a tough place.   Jeffrey spent a lot of time on the streets, getting involved in minor offences a s a means of survival – namely stealing food to eat - but eventually this escalated to stealing cars and then, robbing banks. He started cycling through maximum security prisons which added up to 18 years of his life. He was always into fitness and taking care of his health.   During his last stint in prison, Jeffrey had one of those moments where he knew he had to change. And he did it through education and peer support and keeping fit and healthy. His passion is health and fitness – making it realistic and sustainable and role-modelling a different path for men, just like him.    Jeffrey wears a lot of hats now, making the most of the life he’s made on the other side of prison. He’s a community leader, corporate speaker, and sought-after life and mindset coach. His latest online program is CUT THE BULLSHIT – which basically is encouraging people to make sustainable habit changes for a healthy, purposeful life. Find out more at https://jeffreymorgan.com.au   If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)   For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime   GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Email the show at [email protected]   Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

For the last year or so, we've been working away on a very special project called The Soldier On Podcast.   Soldier On is an incredible not for profit organisation that delivers holistic support services for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel.   We joined up with them to help share the remarkable stories of those they work with. Hosted by the wonderful Hugh Riminton, each episode you’ll hear a first-hand account of a life touched by involvement in the Defence industry.   If you're a fan of Australian True Crime, then rest assured you're going to love this podcast - these stories are truly amazing.   The whole series can be streamed now, wherever you get your podcasts.

Our guest today is from Toowoomba in Queensland, and he thought he'd seen his fair share of violence and mayhem by the time he'd sobered up in his mid-twenties. On today's episode, we're talking about a terrible turn of events that landed him back in the middle of incredibly senseless violence, just as he was pulling his life together. On the evening of May 30th 2005, three teenage boys brutally murdered Michael Thompson, 30, and teenagers David Lyons and Tyson Wilson, both just 17. Our guest, who was literally on his way to Thompson's flat, was distracted that night by an old mate. It was a distraction that may well have saved his life, but it's also left him guilt ridden ever since.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime  CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here and listen to her podcast Killer Content here. Guests: AnonymousExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATCFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/Email the show at [email protected] Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 guest today is from Toowoomba in Queensland, and he thought he'd seen his fair share of violence and mayhem by the time he'd sobered up in his mid-twenties.On today's episode, we're talking about a terrible turn of events that landed him back in the middle of incredibly senseless violence, just as he was pulling his life together.On the evening of May 30th 2005, three teenage boys brutally murdered Michael Thompson, 30, and teenagers David Lyons and Tyson Wilson, both just 17.Our guest, who was literally on his way to Thompson's flat, was distracted that night by an old mate. It was a distraction that may well have saved his life, but it's also left him guilt ridden ever since.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime  CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here and listen to her podcast Killer Content here. Guests: AnonymousExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATCFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/Email the show at [email protected] Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robyn Lewis’s life was, frankly, hectic and destructive for 37 years. Multiple addictions, trauma from a brutal childhood, crime…she was just trying to survive. Robyn had tried and tried to change her life and then something happened. Now she’s sharing her story with her community and now, with us, to show that change is possible.And a note before listening - Our guests share their experience. Each person has their own way they deal with life.  So if there’s something you hear that prompts questions for you whether it’s about mental health, medication, ways of dealing with certain situations, make sure you speak to someone you trust like your doctor, counsellor, specialist.More info:Robyn talks on WIN News about her ice addiction (Video, 31 August 2017)Robyn addresses Griffith Community Drug Action Team (Video, 8 Novmber 2017)Robyn Lewis knows a bit about drug addiction in regional NSW (Sydney Morning Herald)There’s a number of services and programs for addiction. Robyn mentioned SMART Recovery. For more information on other options and services go to Turning Point Australia’s national addiction treatment, training and research centre.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)Blue Knot Foundation - National Centre of Excellence for Complex TraumaSexual assault and family violence services in your StateCREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here Guests:  Robyn LewisExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardIf you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Robyn Lewis’s life was, frankly, hectic and destructive for 37 years. Multiple addictions, trauma from a brutal childhood, crime…she was just trying to survive. Robyn had tried and tried to change her life and then something happened. Now she’s sharing her story with her community and now, with us, to show that change is possible.And a note before listening - Our guests share their experience. Each person has their own way they deal with life. So if there’s something you hear that prompts questions for you whether it’s about mental health, medication, ways of dealing with certain situations, make sure you speak to someone you trust like your doctor, counsellor, specialist.More info:Robyn talks on WIN News about her ice addiction (Video, 31 August 2017)Robyn addresses Griffith Community Drug Action Team (Video, 8 Novmber 2017)Robyn Lewis knows a bit about drug addiction in regional NSW (Sydney Morning Herald)There’s a number of services and programs for addiction. Robyn mentioned SMART Recovery. For more information on other options and services go to Turning Point Australia’s national addiction treatment, training and research centre.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)Blue Knot Foundation - National Centre of Excellence for Complex TraumaSexual assault and family violence services in your StateCREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here Guests:  Robyn LewisExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Is it that bad if people believe in conspiracy theories? According to our guests for this episode, at first it’s funny, irritating (we all had someone we know who was sharing things that seemed a bit off beam over the past three years) and seemingly ridiculous…until it’s not.SOS and Sandee are two women who live in outer suburban Melbourne and have day jobs and families but they have also been deep diving into the world of places and spaces where people who believe in conspiracy theories and have such a distrust in Governments that they don’t acknowledge the laws that we all have to adhere to…like having a driver's licence, paying council rates and there’s more.SOS and Sandee go to the protests, they watch endless videos and livestreams and are among a network of others who are doing important work to get people to understand this world and the people who have positioned themselves as leaders, or ‘gurus’, in many cases who are making lots of money from followers. Some also have disturbing political motives for what they are doing.More info:You can find SOS and Sandee on Twitter - @SOS149 and @sunnysandeelTinfoil Tales is on the feed of The Conditional Release PodcastBackground on Chase Allan - Chase Allan: 5 fast facts you need to knowWhat is the Sovereign Citizens movement in USA?Pseudo-law Adherents in Australia - an interview with someone who clawed his way outSome more people to check out to learn more about what we discussed in this episode:Tom Tanuki (Independent Australia) The White Rose Society - anti-fascist researchers in AustraliaCelery Sorbet on TwitterVaxatious Litigant on TwitterSouthern Poverty Law Centre (US)Hope Not Hate (UK) Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it that bad if people believe in conspiracy theories? According to our guests for this episode, at first it’s funny, irritating (we all had someone we know who was sharing things that seemed a bit off beam over the past three years) and seemingly ridiculous…until it’s not.SOS and Sandee are two women who live in outer suburban Melbourne and have day jobs and families but they have also been deep diving into the world of places and spaces where people who believe in conspiracy theories and have such a distrust in Governments that they don’t acknowledge the laws that we all have to adhere to…like having a driver's licence, paying council rates and there’s more.SOS and Sandee go to the protests, they watch endless videos and livestreams and are among a network of others who are doing important work to get people to understand this world and the people who have positioned themselves as leaders, or ‘gurus’, in many cases who are making lots of money from followers. Some also have disturbing political motives for what they are doing.More info:You can find SOS and Sandee on Twitter - @SOS149 and @sunnysandeelTinfoil Tales is on the feed of The Conditional Release PodcastBackground on Chase Allan - Chase Allan: 5 fast facts you need to knowSome more people to check out to learn more about what we discussed in this episode:Tom Tanuki (Independent Australia) The White Rose Society - anti-fascist researchers in AustraliaCelery Sorbet on TwitterVaxatious Litigant on TwitterSouthern Poverty Law Centre (US)Hope Not Hate (UK)Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The night of February 2nd 1986 was when 26 year old Sydney nurse Anita Cobby was savagely murdered by a group of strangers. It has since been marked a turning point for Australian culture.Today's conversation is with Anita's sister, Kathryn Szyszka. It's all about legacy - Anita's legacy, and the legacy of their parents, Grace and Garry Lynch.A new facility has finally opened in Sydney to provide healing and restoration for children affected by violent crime.It's called Grace's Place, and has been made in honour of Grace Lynch. Kathryn is now the carrier of the flame for her family who've created an amazing legacy in Anita's name.More information on Grace's Place can be found here: https://gracesplace.org.au/Further reading material:Someone Else's Daughter: www.booktopia.com.au/someone-else-s-daughter-julia-sheppard/book/9780732909161.htmlRemembering Anita Cobby: www.booktopia.com.au/remembering-anita-cobby-mark-morri/book/9780143784647.htmlIf you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrimeCREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram  Guests: Kathryn Szyszka.Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardRecorded at Stupid Old Studios GET IN TOUCH:Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at [email protected] True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest for this episode is Dr Ahona Guha, a Melbourne-based Forensic and clinical psychologist. She works with survivors of abuse and those who live with trauma. Ahona also works with perpetrators of harmful behaviours including sex offenders, stalkers and bullies. Ahona has written her first book RECLAIM: Understanding complex trauma and those who abuse.Dr Ahona Guha’s views are her own.MORE INFO:Former Victorian prosecutor awarded $435,000 over exposure to sexual abuse materialWhat is moral injury?Vicarious TraumaIf you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrimeCREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram  Guests: Dr Ahona Guha You can find her on InstagramProducer/Editor: Matthew TankardRecorded at Stupid Old Studios GET IN TOUCH:Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at [email protected] True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've mentioned the Australian Federal Police (AFP) many times on Australian True Crime, but do any of us really know what they do?Our guest today, David Savage AM, who reached the very top of the tree in that organisation, may change the way you think about the role of the AFP.For one thing, his brilliant career was brought to a grinding halt when he was supposed to be protected by a bunch of Americans on a dusty road in Afghanistan.David is now the President of the Australian Federal Police Former Members Association, and he's particularly passionate about securing better mental health support, both for serving and retired members.You can learn more about the AFP Veterans Association and donate here: https://afpva.org.au/CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here Guests:  David SavageExecutive Producer: Matthew TankardEditor: Matthew Tankard & Meshel LaurieIf you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) GET IN TOUCH: Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at [email protected] Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father of two, Filmmaker and director of The Children in The Pictures, Akhim Dev joins us for this episode. He was granted unprecedented access to TASKFORCE ARGOS, a Queensland Police team who are world leaders in rescuing children from online sexual abuse and catching the perpetrators like Shannon McCoole, a South Australian child protection worker revealed to be a child-sex offender and the administrator of a paedophile chat board with 45,000 members.This intense and relentless and vicarious trauma is real for the officers who do this work, and also Dev.But their goal is saving children and Task Force Argos has rescued thousands of children from their abusers.More info:The Children in the Pictures Documentary and PodcastTo report information to police contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000​​ or Task Force Argos, State Crime Command on 3364 4142.Think U Know - Preventing online child sexual exploitation education program led by the Australian Federal Police.Australia’s eSafety Commissioner - independent statutory office National Office for Child Safety Parents Protect - UK child sexual abuse awareness and prevention resourcesInterpol - Crimes against children investigations and preventionCREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here Guests:  Akhim DevExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardIf you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)Blue Knot Helpline on 1300 657 380 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor Tascas was 27 years old when he suspiciously disappeared in October 2005 from an address in Whittington, a suburb of the regional Victorian city Geelong. His mum Pamela and sister Kirsty join us for this episode. Trevor’s life was up and down and at the time of his disappearance - he was using and dealing drugs but still in sporadic contact with his family.  Investigators believe Trevor had been involved in a dispute with Lawrence Butler, the man he was sharing a house with prior to his disappearance.  In 2009 Lawrence Butler was sentenced to 23 years in jail for Trevor’s murder before his conviction was quashed on appeal.  It’s not the end though for Trevor’s heartbroken family.  Missing Persons Squad detectives are continuing to investigate Trevor Tascas’s disappearance and there’s a $1M reward for information in relation to the person or people responsible for Trevor’s death. Anyone with any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or file a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.auMore info:Victoria Police appeal for info on Trevor’s murder Cold case: Trevor Tascas | Victoria PoliceCoroners’ findings into the death of Trevor John TascasMore on Lawyer Anthony Strik can be found here: https://strik.com.au/CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here Guests:  Pamela and Kirsty Tascas. Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardIf you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) GET IN TOUCH: Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at [email protected] Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mishel Karen was a participant on season 7 of Married at First Sight Australia. Mishel didn’t find the love she was looking for on the show, and a quick google will tell you a lot about Mishel’s life since the show ended. She’s now an only fans star and so far, she’s still single. Mishel Karen became the victim of a sophisticated scam from Everrise Brokers, through which she lost a large amount of her own money and friends and relatives of hers lost money to after taking her advice to trust her scammers.  Sadly, many people are too embarrassed to report these crimes, but as you’re about to find out, even though Mishel now realises what’s happened to her and is speaking out about it, that doesn’t mean anyone has swung into action to shut the scam down and protect the rest of us. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrimeCREDITS:Host: Meshel LaurieCo Host: Emily WebbGuests: Mishel KarenProducer/Editor: Matthew TankardRecorded at a Hub Australia Media Studio. Find the workspace that's right for you at https://www.hubaustralia.com/GET IN TOUCH:Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATCFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/Email the show at [email protected] True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the summer break, we played some beauty chat segments at the end of our episodes with Joanna Fleming from Adore Beauty.We thought for everyone's convenience, we would collate them all together into this one episode. It's seriously a great refresher on all things skincare and makeup.For a limited time only, use the code "truecrime15" for 15 dollars off orders over $75 at www.adorebeauty.com.au exclusions do apply. You can also listen to lots more beauty content on Joanna's own podcast Beauty IQ Uncensored, available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2008, Clare awoke in the.middle of the night to two violent men invading her house, demanding the code to her boyfriend's safe.This episode is the story of Clare's life up until now. A story involving mental illness, drugs and abusive men. It's also a story of recovery, support and family.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrimeCREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guests: ClareProducer/Editor: Matthew TankardRecorded at a Hub Australia Media Studio. Find the workspace that's right for you at https://www.hubaustralia.com/GET IN TOUCH:Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATCFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/Email the show at [email protected] True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello loves, we have another podcast recommendation for you, and this one is a bit of a crossover.It is a pop-culture podcast called Tied Up, hosted by two friends of mine Sonia Jahshan and Simon Baggs.I think this episode will be of particular interest to you, because they are talking about Alec Baldwin and whether or not he will face charges for that terrible shooting incident that took place on the set of his film, Rust. You can listen to all other Tied Up episodes, wherever you get your podcasts.Show notes:A more serious episode today on a story that has been flooding the news cycles and rocked Hollywood for the past two years - The death of cinematography Halyna Hutchins at the hands of actor Alec Baldwin. Alec Baldwin could face prison time of up to 5 years for involuntary manslaughter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian True Crime is back for 2023, and we begin this year with the story of Andrew Witton.Andrew was a sailor, surfer and adventurer, who disappeared from his yacht in a remote stretch of the Pacific Ocean in 2007. He was sailing with another man at the time, Simon Golding. As far has Andrew's friends and family are concerned, Simon has yet to provide a satisfactory account of what happened to Andrew on that trip.Andrew's sister, Louise Witton, joins us for this episode. Some of the audio clips used for this episode come from Australian Story's episode on Andrew Witton, which can be viewed here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-08/sea-of-doubt/7147318 If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime  CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guests: Louise WittonProducer/Editor: Matthew TankardRecorded at a Hub Australia Media Studio. Find the workspace that's right for you at https://www.hubaustralia.com/ GET IN TOUCH:Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATCFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/Email the show at [email protected] Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.Introducing... Hoaxed, the new series from Alexi Mostrous and Tortoise, who brought you Sweet Bobby.In 2014, two children told police a shocking story: that they were being abused by a Satanic cult; a cult headed by their father and by parents and teachers at their school in the wealthy London suburb of Hampstead. The story was a lie. But on the internet, that didn't matter.Hoaxed is an investigation into one of Britain's most serious-ever conspiracy theories. A story about a modern-day Satanic panic; about the victims whose lives were destroyed and about the conspiracists who spread the lie around the world. Oh, and it's about our hunt for the perpetrators - the people who forced the kids to lie - the ones who started it all.You can listen to the rest of Hoaxed, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.This week we're showcasing Jack Laurence's podcast, One Minute Remaining.Today's episode is the story of David Talley, the man serving an incredible prison sentence. David, like millions of others around the world, struggled with addiction, an addiction to crack cocaine. This addiction would drive David to make poor decisions, decisions that would see him fall into a cycle of prison time for petty theft to help pay for his habit.After years of going in and out of prison and struggling with his addiction, David was yet again back in court after being arrested for a burglary on a gas station after hours. After being given bond and time to say goodbye to his kids David would make a heartbreaking decision, a decision which would change the course of his life forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.This week we're showcasing True North True Crime. On the night of February 17th, 2018, Ryan Shtuka attended a silent disco followed by an after-party at a house in Sun Peaks resort near Kamloops BC. No one has seen or heard from Ryan since the party. Nearly 5 years have gone by and the Shtuka family still needs answers. Join your hosts as they sit down with Ryan’s mother Heather Shtuka to talk about the searches for Ryan, the investigation into his disappearance, as well as Heather’s upcoming book.True North True Crime is available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite podcasts.Do Go On is a fact based comedy podcast hosted by Melbourne comedians Jess Perkins, Matt Stewart and Dave Warneke. Each week they take it in turns to report on a topic and have covered everything from the life of Dolly Parton to the Chernobyl Disaster, Argentina's Heist of the Century to The History of The Penis.Show notes: In 1982, Chicago was rocked by a terrifying crime. Panic set in as across the city people began to drop dead after taking over the counter Tylenol paracetamol. It soon became apparent that someone had replaced the pills with cyanide. The Do Go On podcast reports on the case.EPISODE REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-tylenol-murders-unsealed-first-24-hours-20220922-2mts4uwyzjgard6cawicu2myvm-htmlstory.htmlhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/tylenolmurders/ct-tylenol-murders-unsealed-investigation--20220922-mcnxdqfs2zhhvdwm3p452i64cy-htmlstory.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5GJlN1F6xQ&t=323shttps://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2022/09/us/tylenol-murders-cnnphotos/https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/chicago-tylenol-murders/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.