Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victims, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life. We choose to stay @ Ovolo Hotels Join our ATC EMAIL LIST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor ...
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How Drones Are Bringing Australia’s Missing Home
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29:16Daniel Wood has been committed to helping Australian families find their missing loved ones through his work with Working Drones Australia. In this episode of Australian True Crime, guest host and criminologist Dr. Xanthé Mallett explores how Daniel utilises cutting-edge drone and software technologies to aid humanitarian efforts. Click here to get…
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Shortcut: Justice for Roslyn Reay
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17:18This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. In 2005, Roslyn Reay was tragically found deceased in her Cooks Hill home by her daughter Mandii after weeks of no contact. Roslyn, a well-liked member of the Newcastle community, was a victim of a violent crime tha…
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Justice for Roslyn Reay
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1:01:25In 2005, Roslyn Reay was tragically found deceased in her Cooks Hill home by her daughter Mandii after weeks of no contact. Roslyn, a well-liked member of the Newcastle community, was a victim of a violent crime that has remained unresolved for nearly two decades. Mandii joins us to share her story, reflecting on the loss of her mother and the rene…
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ATC Plus *Preview*: Revisiting A Deadly American Marriage with Jason Corbett's Family
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26:24This is a preview of a full-lenth bonus episode for Australian True Crime Plus subscribers. To listen to all of our bonus episodes, plus early and ad-free access to every episode of the podcast, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Jason Corbett’s life ended tragically in 2015 when he was killed by his second wife, Molly Martens, and her father, To…
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Shortcut: The Brownout Murders
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18:06This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. During World War II, Melbourne hosted American soldiers as part of the Allied effort, and the city enforced "brownouts"—partial blackouts to obscure urban areas from potential air raids. Among the soldiers was Edwar…
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During World War II, Melbourne hosted American soldiers as part of the Allied effort, and the city enforced "brownouts"—partial blackouts to obscure urban areas from potential air raids. Among the soldiers was Edward Leonski, whose self-confessed fixation on women's voices led to the tragic murders of Ivy Violet McLeod, Pauline Thompson and Gladys …
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Shortcut: The Bank Robber's Boy - Part Two
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16:40This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Peter Norris joins us once again on Australian True Crime to share more about his childhood as the son of a bank robber. In our previous episode, we heard about Gordon House, the homeless shelter in Melbourne's CBD …
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The Bank Robber's Boy - Part Two
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48:27Peter Norris joins us once again on Australian True Crime to share more about his childhood as the son of a bank robber. In our previous episode, we heard about Gordon House, the homeless shelter in Melbourne's CBD where 11-year-old Pete and his dad, Clarry, hid out for a couple of months after Clarry’s escape from Fremantle Jail. In this episode, …
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Shortcut: The 50 Year Mystery of Terry Floyd's Disappearance
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14:39This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services. Guest host Dr. Xanthé Mallett speaks with veteran radio journalist Dee Dee …
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The 50 Year Mystery of Terry Floyd's Disappearance
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37:01Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services. Guest host Dr. Xanthé Mallett speaks with veteran radio journalist Dee Dee Dunleavy about her new podcast, The Boy in the Goldmine. The series investigates the 1975 disappearance of 12-year-old Terry Floyd in A…
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Shortcut: The Bank Robber's Boy - Part One
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16:33This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Peter Norris is the youngest son of Clarry Norris, a career criminal who spent his life evading the law, and breaking out of prisons. In his memoir, The Bank Robber’s Boy, Peter recounts a childhood shaped by foster…
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The Bank Robber's Boy - Part One
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50:22Peter Norris is the youngest son of Clarry Norris, a career criminal who spent his life evading the law, and breaking out of prisons. In his memoir, The Bank Robber’s Boy, Peter recounts a childhood shaped by foster care, life on the run, and moments of surprising normality. This is part one of a two part series. Part two will be released next Mond…
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Shortcut: The Hidden Numbers Behind Femicide and Child Death in Australia
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13:53This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. You can’t discuss true crime in Australia without talking about violence against women and children. Journalist Sherele Moody has spent years documenting these tragic cases through the Australian Femicide and Child …
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The Hidden Numbers Behind Femicide and Child Death in Australia
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39:23You can’t discuss true crime in Australia without talking about violence against women and children. Journalist Sherele Moody has spent years documenting these tragic cases through the Australian Femicide and Child Death Map. Sherele's passion for the issue was born of many of her own experiences, including the crimes of her own stepfather, and she…
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Who Would Abduct a Child? Insights from the FBI
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39:46Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services. Retired FBI special agent Mark MacKizer, joins Criminologist and Forensic Anthropologist, Dr Xanthé Mallett to explore the realities of child abduction. They discuss the types of offenders, their motives, and h…
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Shortcut: Tony Mokbel’s Freedom with Charlie Bezzina
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14:59This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Retired homicide detective Charlie Bezzina reflects on Melbourne’s gangland era and Tony Mokbel’s role within it. He discusses the work of the Purana Task Force and the impact of Nicola Gobbo’s dual role as a lawyer…
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Tony Mokbel’s Freedom with Charlie Bezzina
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42:19Retired homicide detective Charlie Bezzina reflects on Melbourne’s gangland era and Tony Mokbel’s role within it. He discusses the work of the Purana Task Force and the impact of Nicola Gobbo’s dual role as a lawyer and police informant, which has raised questions about past convictions. With Mokbel now released on bail, we examine the lasting impl…
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