Australian True Crime Podcast

26/08/2024

Scott Johnson's naked body was found on the rocks at Blue Fish Point near Manly in Sydney in December 1988. Above him loomed the jagged cliffs from which he had fallen the night before.

Manly police were quick to declare his death a su***de, even though gay men were being found in similar circumstances around the Sydney shoreline with shocking regularity.

Scott was, and still is, deeply loved by his friends, family and older brother, Steve Johnson.

Steve refused to give up in his pursuit of justice for Scott. His crusade uncovered the truth about decades of gay hate crimes in Sydney and the police inaction that allowed them to thrive.

Steve Johnson has just released a book called A Thousand Miles from Care, and he joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about it.

Our episode "The Gay Hate Crime That Went Unsolved for Over 30 Years" is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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19/08/2024

Ron Isherwood was literally born into crime. His father was a member of the feared Painters and Dockers Union of Victoria, which had deep connections to the underworld.

The Painters and Dockers of Ron's father's day were among the most infamous criminals this country has ever seen.

As a kid, Ron was groomed to follow in their footsteps. He joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about the hard lessons he's learned over the journey and his passion for helping others.

Our episode "Growing Up in the Violent Painters and Dockers Union" is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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16/08/2024

Dr. Xanthé Mallett recently joined us at the Sydney and Brisbane shows for ATC Live. If you were there, you'll know that there's never enough time to get to everyone's questions in the Q&A. So, we decided to bring you some special episodes of Australian True Crime, hosted by Xanthé Mallett.

As a criminologist and forensic anthropologist, Xanthé is a rare breed. Those two disciplines just don't overlap very often in the real world.

On yesterday's episode of Australian True Crime, Xanthé gave us an update on the Samantha Murphy case, as well as the Wieambilla Police Shootings.

02/08/2024

In 1974, 16-year-old Raelene Eaton and her 17-year-old cousin, Yvonne Waters, went missing after visiting a Perth pub to see a band. They have never been seen since.

Friends and family of the girls are as desperate for information as they were back then.

Journalist Melenie Ambrose has followed this case for many years. She produced the fantastic West Australian web series "The Vanishing Cousins," and she joined us this week to tell us about several important new leads her investigation has discovered.

You can learn all about it in our episode "The Cousins Who Disappeared", available now.

Also this week, I interviewed childhood best friends of Raelene Eaton, Lynne Caporn and Alison Russo. That episode is available for subscribers of ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts.

30/07/2024

Do you have any burning True Crime questions you want answered on the podcast?

Send us a voice message using the link below and we may play it to Criminologist, Dr Xanthe Mallet to answer on an upcoming episode of Australian True Crime x

22/07/2024

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our Melbourne show last night at the Palais Theatre.

22/07/2024

The 2011 death of Louisa Ioannidis was deemed as not suspicious according to the investigating police at the time.

That simply didn't make sense to those who knew her. Including her big brother, Tass who contacted the private investigator, Julie Robson, asking for help in seeking an inquest.

Julie joins us on Australian True Crime to discuss the results of her Investigative Podcast around Louisa's death, "Troubled Waters".

A link is in the comments to sign the petition for the Victorian Coroner to hold an inquest into the death of Louisa Ioannidis

Julia's podcasts "Chasing Charlie" and Troubled Waters" are available wherever you get your podcasts.

20/07/2024

Brisbane I love you guys! Thank you for supporting Australian True Crime it’s so great to be back here. Still tickets available to our Melbourne live show tomorrow night.

19/07/2024

Our live show tonight in Sydney! We still have tickets to our live shows in Brisbane and Melbourne. Book yours tonight.

18/07/2024

🎉 Tomorrow night, Australian True Crime the LIVE Show kicks off in Sydney, and remaining tickets are selling out! Don't miss your chance to join us for an unforgettable evening of True Crime, live and in person. 🎟️

Join criminologist Dr. Xanthe Mallett and former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina as they dive deep into gripping cases and answer all your burning questions during our Q&A session.

With limited tickets left, make sure to secure yours tonight for the Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne shows. Our site is extremely busy tonight with last-minute bookings, so please be patient.

Can't wait to see you all there!

17/07/2024

Tomorrow! There are still some tickets still available for our live shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

17/07/2024

🚨 Exciting News! Australian True Crime LIVE kicks off this Friday in Sydney! Less than 48 HOURS now 🚨

📢 Special Announcement for Brisbane: We have been notified that the second Brisbane show will sell out due to demand on the site! Secure your seat within the next 24 hours if you don't want to miss out.

🎟️ Good news for Sydney and Melbourne fans – tickets are still available! Grab yours now and join us this weekend for an enthralling deep dive into some fascinating cases with Dr. Xanthe Mallett and former homicide Detective Charlie Bezzina.

👉 Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! We can’t wait to see you there!

16/07/2024

We can't wait to see you soon! Limited tickets are still available.

16/07/2024

Attention Australian True Crime fans in Sydney! 🎉

Our LIVE show is happening this Friday at The Factory Theatre, and we’ve only got a few rows of seats left!

Don’t miss your chance to see Dr. Xanthe Mallett join Meshel for an in-depth discussion and Q&A session.

Grab your tickets now and we’ll see you this Friday! 🎟️👀

15/07/2024

Limited tickets are still available for our Live show in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

15/07/2024

🔍 Australian True Crime LIVE: Melbourne Spotlight on The High-Country Murder Trial 🔍

True Crime Fans, Don’t miss this!

Join us in Melbourne @ The Palais for an unparalleled deep dive into the notorious High Country Murder Trial, featuring insights from former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina. Get the inside scoop from an expert’s mind.

🌟 Special Guest:

🚔 Charlie Bezzina – With over 38 years of experience, Charlie will unravel the twists and turns of the High-Country Murder Trial, providing an insider's perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

🎤 Hosted by Meshel Laurie – Your true crime host will guide you through an evening of compelling stories and expert commentary including our Q and A.

Why Melbourne’s Show Is a Must-Attend:

🔥 Exclusive Case Discussion: Dive deep into one of Australia’s most gripping murder trials with our Q and A.

🔥 Expert Analysis: Hear directly from Charlie and get his thoughts on the case.

🔥 Engage with the Community: Connect with fellow True Crime enthusiasts and share your thoughts.

📅 Date: Sunday 21st July 2024 @ Palais Theatre

🎟️ Hurry, tickets for Sydney and Brisbane featuring Dr Xanthe Mallett are now very limited! Don't miss your chance – grab your last-minute tickets tonight and be part of an unforgettable True Crime experience.

14/07/2024

Tickets available now x

13/07/2024

Tickets for Australian True Crime LIVE in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne are on sale with limited availability.

12/07/2024

Tickets are still available. Link to purchase is in the comments x

11/07/2024

Link for tickets in the comments x

11/07/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable night of intrigue, mystery, and True Crime!

Join us for an exclusive LIVE event that True Crime fans won't want to miss from Australia’s biggest independent True Crime podcast.

🌟 Featuring:

🔬 Dr. Xanthe Mallett – Forensic Anthropologist and criminologist, as seen on TV. Dive deep into the mind of a crime scene expert who unravels the mysteries behind the most perplexing cases.

🚔 Charlie Bezzina – Former Homicide Detective, with over 38 years of experience. Hear firsthand the gripping stories and behind-the-scenes insights from a detective who has seen it all. Charlie will also be discussing the recent High Country Murders trial which will be a really interesting discussion.

🎤 Hosted by Meshel Laurie – Host and true crime aficionado. Meshel will guide you through an evening of thrilling tales, expert analysis and our Q and A.

Why You Can’t Miss This Event:

🔥 Exclusive Insights: Get rare access to stories and experiences from the experts who lived them. 🔥 Interactive Q&A: Have your burning questions answered by the pros. 🔥 Community Connection: Meet fellow True Crime enthusiasts and share your passion.

📅 Date: 19th, 20th and 21st July (NEXT WEEK)

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Don’t wait – grab yours now and secure your seat for a night of True Crime like never before. This is the ultimate event for any fan of the genre.

10/07/2024

MELBOURNE: Grab your tickets tonight to Australian True Crime LIVE and use the discount code “MATESRATES” to get 50% off. Offer ends midnight tonight.

08/07/2024

Tim Peck was at the peak of his policing career in 2014 when he intentionally crashed his car, attempting to commit su***de.

Former VicPol Detective Senior Sergeant, Tim Peck, has just released a book entitled The Invisible Obvious about his miraculous recovery from alcoholism and severely compromised mental health.

He's unflinchingly honest about the depths of despair that took him very close to taking his own life, and the circumstances that prevented him from accepting help until it was almost too late.

Our episode "The Former Homicide Detective Changing The Way We Think About PTSD" is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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08/07/2024

Australian True Crime - The LIVE SHOW - is only 11 days away and our 48 our sale to celebrate our new release of tickets is on RIGHT NOW!

Please note: Brisbane and Sydney remaining tickets are selling very fast so make sure you secure your tickets today and use the discount code “MATESRATES” to get 50% off for our 48 hour sale.

Link for tickets in the comments x

03/07/2024

Brisbane!! Our second show is on sale and seats are already filling up. If you want to join us for the LIVE SHOW in a few weeks time make sure you book your tickets today.

Dr Xanthe Mallett is our special guest deep diving into some really interesting cases and answering your questions. Book now before we sell out!!!

24/06/2024

Less than four weeks until Australian True Crime hits the stage across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane so don’t miss out… secure your tickets now!

Use the codeword “Charlie” at checkout for 15% off tickets for our Melbourne show with Charlie Bezzina.

Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive and is bringing The Australian True Crime LIVE SHOW to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

17/06/2024

Retired Victorian Homicide Detective Charlie Bezzina joins us on today's episode of Australian True Crime.

Charlie will be joining me on stage at our live show in Melbourne, on July 21. For a limited time only, we're offering 15 percent off tickets when using the codeword "Charlie" at checkout.

On today's episode, Charlie discusses his connection to Nicola Gobbo, also known as Informer 3838.

Gobbo, a high-profile lawyer with underworld clients, was also a police informant.

While it's disputed who in Victoria Police knew about Gobbo's informant status, it's clear that homicide squad leaders were unaware.

Charlie Bezzina, on call on May 16, 2004, when Terrence and Christine Hodson were found executed in their Melbourne home, was kept in the dark about crucial information. It wasn't until years later that Charlie discovered why he felt like he had one arm tied behind his back during the investigation.

On this episode of Australian True Crime, Charlie shares the story of the Hodson murders, the case that changed his life and career.

Our episode "The Hodson Double Murder Case" is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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13/06/2024

Robert Farquharson is the Victorian man who was twice convicted of deliberately driving his car into a dam on the night of Father's Day 2005 for the purpose of murdering his three children, Jai, 10, Tyler, 7, and Bailey, 2.

He also launched two failed appeals against his convictions.

Recently 60 Minutes devoted an entire episode to the story in which they called for yet another review of the evidence.

No one knows this case like Megan Norris. She's a journalist and author who started her career as a court reporter. Megan followed this case from the very beginning, first to write a series of magazine articles.

But through that process, Megan developed a close relationship with the mother of the three boys, Cindy Gambino. Cindy asked Megan to write a book about what she was going through, and thank goodness she did, because since Cindy's own death in 2022, that book "On Father's Day" has been her only voice.

Megan joins us on Australian True Crime to represent Cindy and to take us back through the evidence against Robert Farquharson.

Our episode "The case against Robert Farquharson" is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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11/06/2024

Forensic anthropologist and Criminologist, Dr Xanthé Mallett, has become something of a true crime superstar in recent years.

She's extremely qualified, having studied at Cambridge and received a scholarship from the FBI, among other achievements.

We're getting to know Dr. Mallett in this episode of Australian True Crime in the lead up to her appearances as our special guest live on stage in Brisbane and Sydney in July. There'll be a Q&A during the show, so if this interview with Xanthé sparks questions for you, bring them along.

Our episode "The story behind the evidence with Dr Xanthé Mallett" is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

03/06/2024

Alan Bond, or "Bondy" as he was known by Prime Ministers and Aussie battlers alike, was unlike the other Australia flamboyant billionaires of the 1980s.

He and his wife Eileen, whom he called Big Red, built their fortune from nothing in the suburbs of Perth, and they still wore their humble beginnings on their sleeves when they socialised with royalty.

Of course, it all came crashing down in those brutal post stock exchange crash days in the early nineties.

Bryce and Alec from our favourite millennial finance podcast, Equity Mates Investing, join us again on Australian True Crime to tell us all about it.

You can listen to their podcasts "Equity Mates Investing" and "Get Started Investing" wherever you get your podcasts.

Our episode "Alan Bond's Unnecessary Crimes" is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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