True Crime Cheat Sheet

In 1991, a vehicle was found in the bush containing the bodies of two women, Julie-anne Leahy, 26, and Vicki Arnold, 28. The police initially thought the unusual deaths were a murder-suicide. But three coronial inquests later and a very different story emerged, one involving Alan Leahy, Julie-Anne's husband. Bek takes Nina through this case from 1991 to now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A charming cult leader, a missing family, and an inquest that raised more questions than answers. Today Nina and Bek deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of Internet cult leader Simon Kadwell, his partner Chantelle McDougall, their five-year-old daughter Leela and their friend Tony Popic from Nannup in Western Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson has been charged with three counts of murder and 5 counts of attempted murder after three people died from suspected mushroom poisoning following a lunch at her home. Bek and Nina break down how we got to this point and also discuss the thallium poison craze that gripped Sydney in the 1950s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As America reels from yet another mass shooting, Bek and Nina look back at Australia's history of gun control, from the Port Arthur massacre in 1996 to today. They also discuss the conspiracy theorists that are harming families, spreading misinformation, and potentially putting us all at risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined today by former homicide detective and current legend of podcasting, Gary Jubelin. Nina and Gary sit down to talk about what really goes down in the police interview room from the heartbreaking to the hilarious. It's a fascinating inside look into a world most of us will never see. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember the killer clown scare, when a plague of red-nosed sightings spread hysteria across Australia and around the world? What caused this global panic? And who was behind the clowns? Five years later Bek and Nina have still not moved on (especially Nina). They deep-dive into a decades-long history of social panics and creepy clownsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Clauddinnea ‘Dee Dee’ seemed to be as inseparable. Gypsy was known to suffer from multiple health problems and Dee Dee cared for her as a single mum. But when the elder woman was found dead in 2015 and Gypsy was arrested for her murder, the true story of their relationship unravelled. Gypsy has just been granted early release on parole in December, so Bek and Nina dive into the details and discuss Munchausen syndrome by proxy - both in this case and in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An inquiry into decades-old suspected gay hate crimes in NSW is revisiting cases and putting a spotlight on the police investigations into these suspected crimes. It comes after families and loved ones have fought and pushed to have their voices heard and get the closure they have wanted for decades. Bek and Nina discuss the findings so far and look at some of the cases highlighted by the inquiry including the death of Scott Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams are making headlines again after the release of an explosive document by the defence team of accused killer Richard Allen. While there is a lot of speculation and chatter happening in the media and online, let's take a pause and look at the case in detail and what this new document really means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Gerrard Baden-Clay reported his wife missing back in 2012 it sparked one of Queensland's largest search efforts. Gerrard's suspicious demeanor and the fresh scratches and bruises on his face and body soon raised the suspicion of police. Today Nina and Bek go through the case and talk about coercive control and the new changes to laws to recognise it as a crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you woke up one morning to find that the love of your life wasn't who he said he was? More than 30 women in the UK have discovered that they were in relationships with undercover police officers who were using assumed identities to infiltrate protest groups and other non-criminal organisations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Rader is one of the most sadistic serial killers of all time. He called himself BTK, which stands for 'Bind, Torture, Kill' and he's serving ten consecutive life sentences for his unthinkable crimes. In the past few weeks, police, along with Rader's daughter, Kerri Rawson, have said they are now investigating a further five possible victims linked to Rader with the possibility of more cold cases being looked at. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Father's Day in 2005, Robert Farquharson drove his three children Jai, Tyler, and Bailey, into a dam in Winchelsea. We're joined today by journalist and author Megan Norris to recall the horrific crime, the shockwaves it sent through the small town and throughout the country, and hear the battle that still needs to be won so that the children's mother, Cindy Gambino, can rest in peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bek and Nina discuss the infamous pedophile cult leader William Kamm, who calls himself The Little Pebble. The pair talk about how Kamm got his start and the incredible young woman who brought him down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bek and Nina address the mushroom-shaped elephant in the room before discussing the stabbing of 12-year-old Payton Leutner by her two school friends who believed they were under the control of the internet-created character, the Slenderman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How likely is it there’s a serial killer operating in Australia? After decades of investigation, police in the US have arrested a suspect in the Long Island serial killer case. Bek and Nina are joined by criminologist Xanthe Mallett to discuss the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mysterious disappearance of Sydney woman Melissa Caddick captivated the nation. A washed-up foot was the only clue to her final demise. Nina and Bek unpack this strange case and get you up to speed on the latest updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mysterious ‘abduction’ of Carlee Russell gripped the world - then cracks started to appear in her story. Bek and Nina talk over the bizarre twists and turns in this case as well as the Australian disappearance that was strangely similar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the latest on the disappearance of William Tyrrell, some of the more hysterical reporting and the virtual lynch mob that surround it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our new show aims to catch you up on the news you missed from the biggest Aussie true crime cases, as well as others from around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's goodbye from us, for now. I Swear I Never in this format, is finished. We'll be back next year with some new ideas and a new format (at some point). Until then, enjoy this unhinged chat where Nina goes off on Ted Lasso in a completely untimely and unnecessary manner and also Bek hunts a wasp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda and Rob - two incredibly fit, athletic Aussies who found their lives turned upside down after becoming some of the first people in the country to be diagnosed with Covid, at first they seemed to recover but then things took a devastating turn and Rob was fighting for life, only to be saved by a heart transplant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie found love when she was at a vulnerable point in her life, Wayne Haddow was the rock she thought she needed. But as things progressed and Wayne became violent and erratic, Julie began to keep a record on an app of the abuse she feared would kill her, that record ended up securing multiple convictions. Julie's son has started a GoFundMe for the family here. The Arc App can be found here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tegan is a woman who’s been battling Leukaemia for over half her life and whose mission is to help kids who are diagnosed with chronic illness to feel more empowered about their situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halloween might be over but the spooky vibes continue. We spoke to Caterina Ligato a woman who says she has been talking to ghosts since she was three years old. She makes a living communicating with the dead and even performing exorcisms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter discovered a secret that had been kept from him for 59 years, he's now on a mission to try and protect future generations from the kind of trauma he still deals with to this day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiona Stubbings has always struggled with her moods, what other people reassured her was simple PMS always seemed so much more extreme for her. The mood swings and depression caused by hormones at times left her feeling suicidal. It took until her 40s for Fiona to finally get some answers and a real diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to the I've Got News For You podcast for letting us share this special episode, go and give them a follow. Kristie Webster was just 15 years old when she was severely injured in the 2002 Bali bombings. Her mum, Robyn, was killed. In this heartbreaking interview, she shares her memories from that night and opens up about the pain she still lives with 20 years later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom was on a slow spiral down during the pandemic, far from home and away from family and friends, Tom was partying hard and letting himself go - that is until he took things too far in the most embarrassing way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trudy is a woman who found a way to bring hope back into her story and has completely transformed her life in a very unexpected way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Carey was a fearless 20-year-old on her first big holiday away from home when she made the life-changing decision to skydive over the Swiss Alps. During the fall there was a malfunction with the parachute and Emma hit the ground. She tells her story of survival and the valuable lessons it taught her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lana was 11 years old when the first symptoms of the genetic condition that would drastically change her life appeared. She shares the ups and downs from diagnosis to treatment and the unconventional path she took to motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Merran Cooper likes to say she had the longest gap year in history. She lost her husband at a young age to cancer, and decades later she decided to complete her medical training and dedicated herself to improving end-of-life care and changing the conversation around death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathy was a successful business owner and her Instagram was blowing up, everything was going great until the day she received a fateful DM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurek Ashley was living the Hollywood dream, it was 1989 and he was working on a Chuck Norris movie with lots of his mates. But one day while filming, tragedy struck, and Kurek was left with survivor's guilt and a trauma that almost destroyed him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonia Singh was living the good life, she was a loving solo mum, her career was going well, at the age of 42 she felt like she'd finally hit her stride and found her purpose. But life decided to throw her a curveball - a big one. Sonia was diagnosed with a rare cancer and given 3 months to live. She shares her story of hope, joy and acceptance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone always talks about reaching the top of the mountain, but no one talks about what happens next. Daniel Bull shares what gave him the motivation to summit the mountain, and also the shocking moment that gave him the strength to climb back down when he thought he couldn't go on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle and her husband are high school sweethearts who had never done anything too wild, but an internet quiz led them to question everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel grew up with a mum who had bipolar and she often needed to be admitted for mental health care, leaving the kids in the hands of the foster system on and off for years. Joel is sharing his story because he believes we need to change the way we treat kids in these situations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nandita thought she was safe to put her trust in Sam, but Sam wasn't who he told her he was. Their relationship ended in threats and months of fear for Nandita. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bek Murray didn't think much of catching a mild cold during pregnancy until her 20-week scan suggested that something had gone very wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susannah's memories of the attack and its aftermath are fragmented, but the impact that the incident had on her will last a lifetime. Today she shares her story and speaks up for other survivors who aren't ready to go public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea's first real memory was from when she was three years old and a car struck her preschool, narrowly missing her and severely injuring her friend Sophie. The accident changed the course of Sophie's life and left her a household name as Australia became invested in her recovery and story of strength. In this episode, Chelsea and Sophie share memories of that time in their lives and their long friendship since. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shan had no idea that a mystery customer would lead her to one of the most memorable moments of her life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2017 Amy was pregnant with a much-wanted second child. At her 11 week appointment she received terrible news. But as Amy began to hope for the best but plan for the worst, she discovered just how traumatising the system can be for a woman going through a termination. She's speaking up now because she knows all women deserve better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people with disabilities found their lives drastically changed by the pandemic in the last few years, some for the better and some for the worse. Today, hear some of the voices of the people who are often left out of the conversation about the new normal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine Caine lives with Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia. As much of her disability isn't visible to a casual observer, it's a struggle to make others understand her needs and respect her boundaries. Now she's working to help others feel empowered to get the support and assistance they need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly Irvine was 14 when her life changed overnight. She went from having a backache to learning she had an illness that would take away her ability to walk. Molly struggled for years with the isolation and change that her diagnosis brought, but eventually, perseverance and support led her on a path to a happy life and to motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Ben Kende was 18 years old living the dream, he was on track to play professional football. But an accident during a game turned his life upside down and left him quadriplegic. Today Ben shares why he celebrates the changes in his life instead of mourning.  Produced and hosted by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audrey Aura's career hit a rocky patch during the pandemic, but ultimately it was the push she needed to get started in sex work, something she'd been curious about since she was a teenager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.