Synopsis
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. Emily Webb is a true crime author. And together with expert interviews with writers, victims, investigators and perpetrators, they probe the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncover the darkness at the heart of Australian life.
Episodes
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The Police Shooting of Kumanjayi Walker
08/11/2026 Duration: 45minIn 2019, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe in the remote community of Yuendumu. Rolfe was later charged with murder and acquitted in 2022. Filmmaker Darren Dale joins us to discuss his documentary series 2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback, which explores the shooting, its aftermath and the impact on Kumanjayi's family and community.å The series is available to stream on SBS On Demand from 10 November. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program contains images of a person who has passed away. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our epi
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Shortcut: The Police Shooting of Kumanjayi Walker
08/11/2026 Duration: 14minThis 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 2019, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe in the remote community of Yuendumu. Rolfe was later charged with murder and acquitted in 2022. Filmmaker Darren Dale joins us to discuss his documentary series 2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback, which explores the shooting, its aftermath and the impact on Kumanjayi's family and community. The series is available to stream on SBS On Demand from 10 November. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 Y
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True Crime Tonight: The Mother of All Cons
08/11/2026 Duration: 21minThis week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: The new iOS feature that could help stop the spreading of child abuse material Documentary recommendation: Believe in Magic: The Mother of All Cons An interview with Lynden Blake from the "That's So Criminal" podcast about botched executions Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard 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 732Blue Knot Help
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Christa Pike and America's Death Penalty Problem - ATC International
05/11/2026 Duration: 30minIn 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital punishment in America. Investigative reporter and That's So Criminal podcast host Lynden Blake joins us to unpack the case and the wider controversy surrounding executions in the US. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Producer: Ruby Bartzis Guest:
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Shortcut: Christa Pike and America's Death Penalty Problem - ATC International
05/11/2026 Duration: 09minThis 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 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital punishment in America. Investigative reporter and That's So Criminal podcast host Lynden Blake joins us to unpack the case and the wider controversy surrounding executions in the US. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres St
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The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes
01/11/2026 Duration: 01h01minDecades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt. As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins returns with new allegations that raise questions about his offending history. She's joined by Kaye Anderson, whose sons attended the hostel and who shares the heartbreaking impact McKenna's crimes have had on her family. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. Contact your representatives For listeners wishing to raise concerns about the potential release of Dennis McKenna, we encourage you to contact the following Western Australian representatives: Premier Roger Cook: wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au Attorney General Dr Tony Buti: Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas: leader.zempilas@loop.wa.gov.au We recommend listening to our first episode on this case "The House of Horrors in Katanning" if you haven't already. Y
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Shortcut: The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes
01/11/2026 Duration: 16minThis is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Decades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt. As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins returns with new allegations that raise questions about his offending history. She's joined by Kaye Anderson, whose sons attended the hostel and who shares the heartbreaking impact McKenna's crimes have had on her family. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. Contact your representatives For listeners wishing to raise concerns about the potential release of Dennis McKenna, we encourage you to contact the following Western Australian representatives: Premier Roger Cook: wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au Attorney General Dr Tony Buti: Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas: lead
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True Crime Tonight: The Story Behind "Primetime"
01/11/2026 Duration: 22minThis week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: This month in true crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australian and Australian Murder podcasts "Primetime" movie review Ruby interviews Collien Fernandes about her experience of being targeted by a deepfake impersonation Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard 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 732Blue Knot Helplin
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The Deepfake Impersonation of Collien Fernandes - ATC International
28/10/2026 Duration: 30minGerman television presenter Collien Fernandes was at the centre of a disturbing case of online impersonation, in which someone posing as her sent sexually explicit material and convinced several men they were in secret romantic relationships with her. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Host/Producer: Ruby Bartzis Guest: Collien Fernandes Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard
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Shortcut: The Deepfake Impersonation of Collien Fernandes - ATC International
28/10/2026 Duration: 11minThis is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. German television presenter Collien Fernandes was at the centre of a disturbing case of online impersonation, in which someone posing as her sent sexually explicit material and convinced several men they were in secret romantic relationships with her. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. 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 732Blue Knot Helpline
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The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note
25/10/2026 Duration: 47minEdith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note. But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate for women and children began with a devastating childhood, when her father was hanged for the murder of her stepmother. Michael Adams, host of Forgotten Australia and the new podcast Australian Murder, joins us to explore the story. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS:
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Shortcut: The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note
25/10/2026 Duration: 16minThis is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Edith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note. But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate for women and children began with a devastating childhood, when her father was hanged for the murder of her stepmother. Michael Adams, host of Forgotten Australia and the new podcast Australian Murder, joins us to explore the story. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isl
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True Crime Tonight: Russell Brand
25/10/2026 Duration: 20minThis week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Elizabeth Holmes' fraud The trial of Russell Brand An interview with Louise Edmonds about Grooming Recognition Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 GET IN TOUCH:Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the
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Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children
22/10/2026 Duration: 49minContent warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma. Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder of Grooming Recognition, a training platform helping people recognise the warning signs of grooming and prevent child sexual abuse. Drawing on her own lived experience, Louise works to improve understanding of how grooming happens and how it can be stopped. You can learn more about Louise's work at www.groomingrecognition.com/ You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. 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 732Blue Knot Helpl
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Shortcut: Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children
22/10/2026 Duration: 12minThis 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 discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma. Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder of Grooming Recognition, a training platform helping people recognise the warning signs of grooming and prevent child sexual abuse. Drawing on her own lived experience, Louise works to improve understanding of how grooming happens and how it can be stopped. You can learn more about Louise's work at www.groomingrecognition.com/ You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14
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The Unsolved Murder of German Backpacker Simone Strobel
18/10/2026 Duration: 42minIn 2005, German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, NSW, but nobody has ever been convicted of her death. Investigative journalist Richard Baker re-examines the case in the ABC’s Unravel: Lies in Lismore, exploring alleged confessions, unanswered questions and new revelations. Richard Baker joins us to discuss Simone’s death and his search for answers. You can listen to Unravel:Lies in Lismore wherever you get your podcasts. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isla
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Shortcut: The Unsolved Murder of German Backpacker Simone Strobel
18/10/2026 Duration: 16minThis 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, German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, NSW, but nobody has ever been convicted of her death. Investigative journalist Richard Baker re-examines the case in the ABC’s Unravel: Lies in Lismore, exploring alleged confessions, unanswered questions and new revelations. Richard Baker joins us to discuss Simone’s death and his search for answers. You can listen to Unravel:Lies in Lismore wherever you get your podcasts. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our ep
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True Crime Tonight: The 1982 Tylenol murders
18/10/2026 Duration: 21minThis week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: The potential breakthrough in the unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders Recent true crime headlines An interview with Betty Taylor AM, CEO of the Red Rose foundation. Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard 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 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 GET IN TOUCH:Follow the show on Instagram @australiant
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You Might've Been Strangled *Re-Issue*
15/10/2026 Duration: 42minDid you know a strangulation episode during a violent attack can kill months later? Even if it leaves no visible marks? Many victims don't even realise they've been strangled. Betty Taylor is the CEO of the Red Rose foundation in Brisbane that works to address the high number of domestic violence related deaths and suicides in the community. One of their main areas of focus is educating the community and first responders about non-fatal strangulation. This episode was originally published in March, 2022. You can learn more about the work of the Red Rose Foundation, and donate here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For
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John Silvester: Sly of the Underworld
14/10/2026 Duration: 36minToday, we’re bringing you a recent episode from our friends at Law the Podcast. John Silvester, better known as “Sly of the Underworld”, joins Lex and Greg to reflect on more than four decades covering Melbourne’s criminal underworld, its most notorious figures and the stories behind some of Australia’s biggest crimes. You can read Naked City here: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/naked-city-jbi Listen to Naked City wherever you listen to podcasts. You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC Guest: John Silvester Editor: Michael Tankard Produced by: Bravecasting Media Original music by Justin Humphries - Phoenix Sound Studios Email the show at lawthepodcast@gmail.com