PODCAST · true crime
True Crime Cheat Sheet
by News.com.au
Catching you up on the biggest true crime cases in the news from Australia and around the world.
Episodes
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Introducing: Unserious
The news is exhausting. So we made a podcast that isn’t. Unserious brings together three journalists who rarely agree on anything to unpack the week’s biggest stories, smallest controversies and most terminally online debates. Expect smart conversations. Dumb arguments. And immaculate vibes....
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Unsolved Crimes part 2: Two deaths, a husband and a hitman
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,...
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Unsolved Crimes part 1: The Nannup cult mystery
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...
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The suspected mushroom poisoning and why we can (finally) talk about it
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...
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Mass shootings and the conspiracies to deny them
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.…
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Gary Jubelin takes us inside the police interview room
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.…
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Halloween special: the great clown panic of 2016
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...
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard - a killer and a victim
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...
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Sydney's gay hate killings: a decades long fight for justice
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...
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The Delphi murders: Satanic Panic and a case full of red herrings
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…
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Control and intimidation: The murder of Allison Baden-Clay
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...
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Spy cops: the undercover operations that destroyed lives
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...
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BTK - How many more victims are there?
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…
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The Father's Day tragedy that shook Australia
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…
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Little Pebble: a false prophet
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.
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The Slenderman stabbing: blurred reality
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.
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The Long Island serial killer: how predators avoid detection
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...
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Melissa Caddick: death of a conwoman?
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.
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Carlee Russell: the kidnapping that wasn’t
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.
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William Tyrrell: fake news and a real tragedy
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.
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We're back! Introducing: True Crime Cheat Sheet
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.
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I Swear I Never: So long, farewell...
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…
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I Swear I Never: 'Covid took my husband's heart'
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...
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I Swear I Never: 'I kept a record because I thought he'd kill me'
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...
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I Swear I Never: I've had leukaemia half my life
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.
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I Swear I Never: Australia's ghost whisperer
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.
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I Swear I Never: Being adopted was my greatest trauma
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.
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I Swear I Never: 'My period almost killed me'
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...
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I Swear I Never: Bali bomb victim relives terror attack
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…
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I Swear I Never: 'A mortifying work incident made me change everything'
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.
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I Swear I Never: 'I died with my son - they only brought one of us back'
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.
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I Swear I Never: The girl who fell from the sky
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...
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I Swear I Never: A journey to motherhood with a genetic disorder
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.
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'Losing my partner made me want to change how we talk about death'
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...
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I Swear I Never: 'Hackers stole thousands from me'
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.
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I Swear I Never: 'I saw five friends die that day'
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.
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'I was told I had 3 months to live'
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....
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I Swear I Never: 'I climbed Mount Everest but almost died'
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...
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I Swear I Never: 'How I became a swinger'
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.
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I Swear I Never: 'I was in and out of foster care in a broken system'
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...
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I Swear I Never: 'I was blackmailed by the man I loved'
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.
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'My unborn baby was harmed by a disease I'd never heard of'
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.
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I Swear I Never: 'I was two-and-a-half when my mother attacked me'
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.
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My friend Sophie Delezio
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...
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The catfish that brought me love
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.
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I Swear I Never: 'I never want another woman to have an abortion like mine'
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...
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I Swear I Never: Did the pandemic make life harder or easier?
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...
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I Swear I Never: 'Trying to bring the invisible into the light'
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...
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I Swear I Never: 'People assumed women like me don't become mothers'
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...
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I Swear I Never: 'The accident was not the end but the beginning'
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...
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