The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes
Decades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are...
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Shortcut: The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes
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. Decad...
True Crime Tonight: The Story Behind "Primetime"
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: This month in true crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australian and Australian...
The Deepfake Impersonation of Collien Fernandes - ATC International
German television presenter Collien Fernandes was at the centre of a disturbing case of online impersonation, in which someone posing as her...
Shortcut: The Deepfake Impersonation of Collien Fernandes - ATC International
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. Germa...
The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note
Edith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note. But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate fo...
Shortcut: The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note
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. Edith...
True Crime Tonight: Russell Brand
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Elizabeth Holmes' fraud The trial of Russell Brand An interview with Louise Edmonds about Groomi...
Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children
Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma. Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder...
Shortcut: Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children
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. Conte...
The Unsolved Murder of German Backpacker Simone Strobel
In 2005, German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, NSW, but nobody has ever been convicted of her death. Investigative journ...
Shortcut: The Unsolved Murder of German Backpacker Simone Strobel
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 20...
True Crime Tonight: The 1982 Tylenol murders
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: The potential breakthrough in the unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders Recent true crime headlines An i...
You Might've Been Strangled *Re-Issue*
Did you know a strangulation episode during a violent attack can kill months later? Even if it leaves no visible marks? Many victims don't e...
John Silvester: Sly of the Underworld
Today, we're bringing you a recent episode from our friends at Law the Podcast. John Silvester, better known as "Sly of the Underworld", joi...
Shortcut: How Common Are Miscarriages of Justice in Australia?
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. Profe...
How Common Are Miscarriages of Justice in Australia?
Professor Stephen Cordner AM has been at the forefront of forensic medicine for decades. His expert evidence has played a role in some of Au...
True Crime Tonight: Christa Pike's Failed Execution
This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: The failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee. The sentencing of Caleb Flynn. An interview w...
Shaken Baby Syndrome: How Certain Is the Diagnosis?
Few areas of forensic medicine are more sensitive, or more consequential, than the question of how a baby suffered a serious brain injury. J...
Shortcut: Shaken Baby Syndrome: How Certain Is the Diagnosis?
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. Few a...