The Crime Collective's Podcast

Welcome to episode 104, and another instalment of The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire and Kitty! Fancy a hot beverage? This time your hosts delve into crimes connected with cuppas, either tea or coffee.  Claire begins by telling the story of Graham Young, whose childhood fascination with chemicals took a dark turn... Sent to Broadmoor in 1962 as a 14-year-old for his devious doings, he was released in 1971, apparently reformed. But he was soon back to his old ways, with even more deadly results, earning him the name the Teacup Poisoner.And Kitty recounts an Aussie case, which saw a Frankston man confronted with a gun-wielding wannabe carjacker. But refusing to hand over the keys to his beloved vehicle he fought back with the only weapon he had to hand...If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 103, in which Ben tells the story of the 1966 University of Texas tower mass shooting. Hear about the perpetrator, Charles Whitman, the lead up to the shocking incident, how it unfolded, and the heroic actions of those who helped put an end to his deadly actions. In a final twist, something discovered after Whitman's death may possibly have explained why he did it...And to finish things off - coincidentally - Claire also heads back to 1960s America to discuss a crime that was inspired by a Hollywood movie and led to one of the longest manhunts in US history. It was only a deathbed confession that revealed the truth after half a century.If you would like to reach out please email [email protected]   

Welcome to episode 102, in which Claire takes another journey back to the early days of Tasmania and tells the story of ex-convict turned serial killer John Haley. Also known as Four-Fingered Scotty, he went on a murderous rampage in 1861, but there were rumours he may have actually killed many more... And the account of his botched execution is nearly as horrible as the acts he committed to earn his spot on the gallows. Then Ben finishes things off with a countdown of the longest and shortest jail sentences ever delivered around the world, and the reasons behind them.If you would like to reach out please email [email protected]

Welcome to episode 101 and another instalment of the Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire and Kitty!This time the hosts explore the theme of canine-related crimes - Kitty recounts the story of a pup that was small in stature but large in loyalty, whose refusal to abandon his owner helped earn him the title of the doggy detective.Then Claire talks about the case of a violent dog-napping of a celebrity's precious pooches that nearly cost a dogwalker his life, saw a massive reward offered and ended with a strange twist...If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 100! In which Claire and Ben celebrate hitting the milestone, with some cameo appearances from those near and dear to us at The Crime Collective.Claire then tells a Tasmanian true crime tale - the sad story of the death of Neil Harwood in East Devonport in 2011, and the appalling decisions made in the aftermath by his killer Peter Leary and his accomplice in disposing of the victim's body, Thomas Mead.Ben follows up with a classic Who am I? Without giving too much away it becomes quickly apparent that, unbeknownst to each other, the hosts chose cases that have a similar gruesome twist...If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]  

Welcome to episode 99, in which Ben recounts the epic story of the 1950 robbery of more than $2.7 million in cash and securities by a group of masked men from a Brink's depot in  Boston.Considered the crime of the century, it had obviously taken meticulous planning and led to years of investigative work by the FBI. Find out if the gang of thieves were able to wait out the seven-year statue of limitations, how the heist was pulled off and whether the massive haul of loot was ever recovered...And to finish things off, Claire has a round-up of recent ridiculousness from around Tasmania, complete with some brilliant and highly-amusing social media comments from the original coverage of the cases, which Ben really loved.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 98, in which Claire and Ben finally return from their prolonged break and discuss some changes in the future of the podcast.Claire then tells the main story about the disappearance of 30-year-old mother of six, Darlene Geertsema, from Devonport, Tasmania, in 1978. While police at the time ruled out foul play, it took one daughter's persistence and the dedication of a female police officer to reopen the investigation more than 30 years later. Hear who the coroner blamed for Darlene's death and what has happened with the case since.Trigger warning - discussion of domestic violence.Ben then finishes things off with the dramatic 2014 Stockton Bank of the West robbery, hostage taking and wild police pursuit that had a tragic ending.If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected]

Greetings dear listeners, this is a short announcement to say we'll be taking our annual break a little earlier than in the past  but we'll be back soon! Thanks, love you - bye! xxxIf you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 97, in which Claire is joined by her brother Matt as she tells the story of a Tasmanian case that was one of the earliest in Australia to use DNA technology to help bring a murderer to justice.It began in 1980, when Amanda Carter was out in Hobart celebrating her upcoming 22nd birthday with her sister. But after leaving a pub in the early hours of the morning, the pair walked to a taxi rank with two men they had befriended and Amanda was never seen alive again...Despite an exhaustive police investigation it would be another 13 years before technology had advanced far enough to help convict her killer.And to finish things off Matt delivers on his promise from the last time they all recorded together to share the tale of Charles 'Boney' Anderson, the hapless convict who was punished by being chained to a rock on an island in Sydney Harbour for two years!If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 96, in which Claire is again joined by special guest forensic psychologist Sam.This time Sam tells the main story about a case which she was familiar with from her time living in Adelaide.Carolyn Matthews was a hardworking mother and wife from suburban West Lakes who was found stabbed to death in her home. But the shocking crime wasn't a random attack and the truth behind her death revealed a sordid tale of lust, greed and a killer for hire...To finish things off Claire has two tales of intriguing men - Mark DeFriest, known as the Houdini of Florida, and Christopher Knight, the North Pond Hermit - and the criminal ways they adopted to cope with their lives over the course of decades.If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected].             

Welcome to episode 95 and another instalment of The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire and Kitty!This episode just so happens to fall on Halloween, so of course that's the theme for this month's offering.Kitty tells the tale of the trick or treat murder - the 1957 shooting of Peter Fabiano in California by a masked person who'd knocked on his door late one night. However, the paper bag they held up wasn't to collect some candy - instead, it concealed the weapon that gunned Peter down. Hear the scandalous revelations that came out of the police investigation into who would have wanted him dead...And Claire has a collection of spooky stories of ghostly sightings collected from all over Tasmania. Whether you believe that such spectres and apparitions really exist or not, they are tales of crimes that left their mark in communities around the state, long after they happened.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 94, in which Claire is joined by special returning guest, forensic psychologist Sam, in Ben's absence.Claire talks about a fairly recent Tasmanian case - the sad and disturbing story of 22-year-old Bradley Breward, who found himself the focus of attention when former bodybuilder Mark Jones became obsessed with finding his stolen vehicle.After offering a reward for information about the car and receiving a tip-off, Jones and an accomplice ambushed Bradley and subjected him to a torturous interrogation in a Launceston home on New Year's Day, 2017.Hear what Bradley's response was to the violent questioning, how the brutal morning attack ended and what was revealed about Jones' past...If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 93, in which Ben tells the story of the shocking mass shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida in 2016.Hear about the background of the shooter, 29-year-old Omar Mateen, what unfolded during the hostage situation that became a three-hour standoff, and his supposed motivation for the deadly attack.To end the episode, after Ben had to head off Claire is joined once more by special guest Matt Turfrey (who happens to be her brother). He talks about David Hahn, a teenager with a fascination for chemistry whose experimenting eventually attracted the attention of not only local police but federal agencies...If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 92, in which Ben and Claire are again joined by special guest Matt Turfrey for a journey back to ye olde Van Diemen's Land!Claire tells the story of John 'Rocky' Whelan, an Irish-born convict whose rampage in the mid-1850s earned him many names, including the Huon Terror.Hear about the torturous punishments he endured over nearly 20 years for the dozens of offences he racked up after being transferred from NSW to Norfolk Island that no doubt contributed to him later becoming a 'monster in human form'.After finally making it to Tasmania Whelan seemed to be getting his life on track for a time but he soon returned to a life of crime and it wasn't until he was facing the ultimate punishment that he finally confessed to a string of brutal murders...If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected].   

Welcome to episode 91, in which Ben and Claire are joined - in person for the first time since the podcast began - by special guest (and Claire's brother) Matt Turfrey!He tells the story of a case which had police in the Brittany region of France perplexed. In 1989 a shocking  murder in broad daylight eventually leads detectives to drifter Francis Heaulme. The strange character seems to have a solid alibi but then he begins talking and the bits and pieces of information he gives start to add up to a horrendous career of crime.  To finish things off Ben has a sad story of mental illness that spirals out of control and results in a feline hostage situation, which culminates in police action that receives widespread condemnation... If you would like to reach out, please email us [email protected]

Welcome to episode 90 and another instalment of the Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire and Kitty!This month the ladies prove that diamonds really are a girl's best friend when they explore the theme of all things bling - jewellery.Kitty talks about Dr Maria Maclennan, the world's first forensic jeweller, who uses jewellery principles to help solve crimes and identify bodies.And Claire shares the story of another bad-ass woman - one of Britain's most notorious diamond thieves, Joan Hannington. In 1980s London she redefined what it meant to be a crime boss, and earned herself the title of the Godmother.If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 89, in which Claire looks into the case of 26-year-old German tourist Nancy Grunwaldt, who was on a planned year-long trip through New Zealand and Australia when she went missing while riding a hired bike on the East Coast of Tasmania in 1993.Hear about her movements once she arrived in the state, the theories about what may have happened to her and some other notable cases which have been linked to her disappearance.To finish things off Ben has a collection of stories about how some notorious serial killers met their ends...If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 88, in which Ben picks up where he left off with the story of Jaycee Dugard, who was kidnapped in California in 1991 at the age of 11. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet we highly recommend you do that first!In the second installment you will hear how Jaycee's 18 years of captivity finally came to an end, what happened when her captors faced court and how she has adjusted to life since her release.To finish things off Claire has a story that was kindly suggested by a lovely listener - the case of a young Australian man who discovered a glitch in the system that saw him living the high life, until things finally came crashing down...If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 87, in which Ben begins telling the story of Jaycee Dugard, who was abducted on her way to school in California in 1991 at the age of 11. Hear about her kidnappers, what she endured at their hands during 18 years of captivity and how, if there hadn't been numerous lapses by law enforcement, she could have possibly been freed much earlier...Tune back in next week for Part 2!To finish things off Claire shares a tale that was inspired by a random conversation about a movie, and the subsequent pondering about whether it was based in fact. The real person behind the possible inspiration is just as bizarre as the character - find out what Spain's first serial killer got up to and the incredible explanation he offered for his actions.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 86, in which Claire tells the story of Tasmanian-born Amy Bock, who went on to be described as New Zealand's most celebrated and energetic confidence trickster. In the late 19th and early 20th Century Amy racked up a long list of criminal charges and prison time using a host of aliases and elaborate deceptions, before she embarked on her most ambitious scheme in 1909...To finish things off Ben has a good old Who Am I. Can Claire put a name to the facts this time? Let us know if you figured out the subject...If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 85, in which Claire and Kitty return for another instalment of The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty!This month, as we are rugged up against the cold in the southern hemisphere, the girls have chosen chilly crime stories to fit their winter theme.Claire talks about a case from a small Canadian town in the early 1990s, in which snow played a pivotal role in helping to find the perpetrators of a violent home invasion against Ward and Diana Maracle. Kitty then shares the story of another Canadian - Duncan McPherson, who mysteriously disappeared after a snowboarding lesson on an Austrian glacier on his way to start his new job as an ice hockey coach in Scotland. His parents were tireless in their searching and eventually received answers, but not all of them...If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 84, in which Ben returns from his little break - with a bang! He takes on the story of the infamous gangster couple Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. While the pair have been romanticised over the years, Ben lays out the truth about their time robbing and murdering their way across the central United States in the 1930s. Hear about their early days, their criminal career and their eventual dramatic end.Ben's comeback episode was so thoroughly researched there was no time for a concluding contribution from Claire this time around.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 83, in which Claire is joined by journalist Helen Kempton. With 30 years of experience writing for Tasmanian newspapers, Helen specialises in court reporting.She talks about some of the most memorable and harrowing trials she has covered, as well as some of the more light-hearted ones. Helen also shares the unsolved cases she most wants to see action on and some of the drawbacks of being a court reporter in a small community...To finish things off Claire has a collection of quirky court cases from around the world.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 82, in which Ben is still AWOL so Claire is once again joined by a special guest (and her brother) Matt Turfrey.He tells the main story - which in his own words starts out spooky and creepy and then ramps up into dark and disturbing. In 1986 the Bowen girls of Pepperell, Massachusetts started experiencing strange things around their home soon after conducting a seance in an attempt to contact their recently deceased mother. The weird happenings increase in intensity until one day their father makes a terrifying discovery. Despite their scary encounter they would have a lucky escape as the mysterious presence would go on to commit horrendous atrocities...Then to finish things off Claire shares a case that had German police baffled for years, spending thousands of hours of overtime and millions of euros in their search for the most dangerous woman in Europe.If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 81, in which Ben is taking a bit of a break so Claire is joined by her colleague, fellow true crime enthusiast and supporter of the podcast - Chloe Hope.Claire shares the story of the mysterious disappearance of 14-year-old Eve Askew from southern Tasmania in 1991. Despite a long-running investigation and many theories as to what may have happened to the shy teen, the case remains unsolved.To finish things off Chloe had already previously submitted a Who Am I for Ben to read, but in his absence she has us guessing the identity of a colourful character - a prolific criminal who committed various different styles of offending across multiple continents...(Claire also begins by briefly expanding on her family's association with the asylum at New Norfolk that she hinted at during the live show, so if you prefer to start straight from the beginning of the main story head to the 11m 50s mark.)If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 80, in which Claire and Kitty return for a lightly intoxicated instalment of The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty. Recording during a sleepover for Kitty's birthday makes for an amusing episode!This month the girls reach for the stars with their theme - space!Claire shares a story from the early 2000s that has been described as the most audacious heist in history. NASA intern Thad Roberts decided he wanted to give his girlfriend the moon - and actually delivered.Then Kitty takes us to South America in the 1980s and tells us about a horrifying discovery that is really out of this world... (NOTE: Claire refers to an incident at Pismo Beach and Kitty says that sounds made up - well it is. The place is real but a disaster there mentioned in movies like Clueless is fictional. What Claire was talking about happened on a beach near Florence, Oregon.)If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 79, in which we pick back up in the second half of the live show recorded at The Bush Inn, New Norfolk.In part 2, Kitty starts off by sharing some interesting stories about the historic venue, then tells us about a Tasmanian criminal who went on to take up an important role in the justice system that saw him shunned and whose presence is said to still be felt in his former workplace.An audience member and Kitty then share their own ghost stories before Ben delivers a very difficult Who Am I - both to hear, and guess...If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 78, in which the three Crime Collective hosts combine for the first time in the long-awaited live show at The Bush Inn, New Norfolk.In part one, Claire tells the story of a significant character of the very early days of the settlement, a man known as an interesting combination of visionary and rogue... His rebellious ways got him in trouble with the law but it was his dealings with some infamous bandits that saw him leave his mark in the colony that can still be seen today.And Ben wraps up the first half with a Who am I - see if an audience member could guess correctly.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 77, in which Claire lets the skeletons out of her closet by sharing the stories of two of her convict ancestors - her four-times great-grandparents William and Mary Turfrey. While she knew much of William's past, as an Oxfordshire boatman who got himself transported in 1845 for burglary, she realised that Mary's convict record was a complete mystery. It hadn't rated a mention in the family history book, but it turned out that wasn't because it was a boring tale - in fact, quite the opposite. The crime she'd been convicted of was so shameful there had been attempts to keep it quiet...To finish things off Ben has a case from 1963 which saw a group of amateur criminals hoping to strike it rich engineer one of the most infamous kidnappings in American history - that of Frank Sinatra Jr.If you'd like to reach out pls email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 76, in which Ben completes the second half of his retelling of the intriguing story of the Body in Room 348. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet we highly recommend doing that first or this may not make much sense!Find out how the private investigator and detective reached their conclusions about what, or who, was responsible for the death of Greg Fleniken in his locked hotel room...For the skippers, head to 4m 37s for the beginning of the story.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 75, in which Ben shares the first installment of his two-part retelling of the mysterious story of the Body in Room 348.When popular 55-year-old oil-and-gas man Greg Fleniken is found dead in his locked Texas hotel room in 2010 it at first appears to be a simple case of natural causes. He has no visible external injuries but then his autopsy results are puzzling and send the investigation in a different direction. However police are unable to make any headway until a private investigator comes on board. Through a series of small clues he starts to piece together a theory...For the skippers amongst you, head to the 4.23 mark for the start of the story.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 74, in which Claire and Kitty return for a not-so itty bitty instalment! This month as autumn comes to an end the ladies deliver a selection of stories on the theme of - trees.Kitty delves into the case of Matthew Hoffman, an out-of-work arborist who had more than a professional interest in trees... Hear about how he spiralled out of control, what police discovered in his house when searching for four missing people, where his human victims were ultimately located and how the survivor of his horrendous actions has managed to thrive despite her ordeal.And Claire focuses on some real 'crimes against nature', including the recent attack on the Sycamore Gap tree in the UK - made famous by her childhood obsession movie Robin Hood Prince of Thieves - as well as two significant Australian trees that met sad ends...If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 72, in which Claire and Ben chat to Nicole Morris, the founder and director of the Australian Missing Persons Register website. Before Nicole set up the site there was no national database of missing people and now, 20 years later, the accompanying Facebook page is followed by hundreds of thousands of people, and she has gained the respect of law enforcement and government agencies both in Australia and around the world.Hear about her important work, which she does on a solo and voluntary basis, recommendations of things to do and not do when dealing with missing persons cases and some of the stories she has shared in her two books.If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 72, in which Ben tells the story of the Hatton Garden Heist, and the surprising twist behind the London safe deposit burglary in 2015. And Claire finishes things off with two stories about hidden treasure...For skippers of opening banter you can head to 4:29 for the beginning of the story.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]  

Welcome to episode 71, in which Claire tells the story of Wesley Brooks, who went missing in 1996 at the age of 18. It wasn't until a wheelie bin was recovered from the Leven River in Ulverstone, Tasmania, nearly four years later that a murder investigation was launched... Hear about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the outcome of the trial.And Ben finishes things up on a not-so-light note by telling us about the world's youngest serial killers.He also came up with the idea of providing a time stamp for those who would prefer to skip over our banter at the start so if you wish to jump in from the beginning of the story head to the 3 minute 50 second mark...If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]      

Welcome to episode 70, in which Ben takes us back to the year 2001 and explores the anthrax attacks that gripped America soon after it was rocked by the events of September 11. Hear about the fallout and the investigation, which became one of the largest and most complex in the history of US law enforcement. And Claire ends things on a lighter note, with some quirky laws from around the world.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 69, in which the Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire and Kitty makes a quick turnaround from last month to embrace the saucy connotations of the episode's number by exploring some felonious fetishes.Claire shares the story of Jerry Brudos, whose obsession that started when he was five years old turned deadly, while Kitty lightens the mood with a collection of kinky crimes.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 68, in which we mark the occasion of Anzac Day in Australia by taking a look at war crimes.Claire tells the story of Ted Sweetman, who was a soldier in the Tasmanian 2nd/40th battalion when he was captured in Timor and became a prisoner of war on the Thai-Burma Railway and then in mines in Japan until the end of World War II. And Ben finishes things off with some statistics and stories that follow the theme.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 67 and another instalment of The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire & Kitty! This month it coincides with Good Friday so your hosts have some Easter-related tales. Kitty tells us about the Norwegian tradition of Påskekrim and the story of Janelle Patton on Norfolk Island, while Claire shares the case of the Mad Sculptor Robert Irwin.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]   

Welcome to episode 66, in which Claire completes her account of the women who were executed for their crimes in the convict days of Tasmania.Hear the stories of Mary Sullivan, who was only 16 years old when she was sentenced for stealing in Ireland in 1850, and Margaret Coghlin, who was transported to Van Diemen's Land in 1846 for perjury.But it was the serious offences they were convicted of once they arrived in the colony that saw them climb the scaffold...And to finish the episode off, Ben recounts us with stories of the oldest recorded serial killers.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 65, in which Claire tells the first half of her account of the women who were put to death for their offences in penal colony-era Tasmania.Hear the stories of Mary McLauchlan, a 24-year-old from Glasgow, Scotland, who was transported in 1828 for theft by housebreaking, and Eliza Benwell, who was 32 when she was convicted of stealing in Reading, England in 1835.But it was the crimes they were accused of once they reached the shores of Van Diemen's Land that would see them end up on the gallows...And Ben finishes things off with a Who Am I.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 64, in which your hosts Ben and Claire are joined by special guest Matt Turfrey. He tells the story of a horrific series of crimes that occurred not far from his current home in Western Australia. Originally from Burnie, Tasmania, the name had caught Matt's ear over time in the media, but it turned out to be referencing David and Catherine Birnie, who were responsible for what came to be known as the Moorhouse Murders at their home in Perth in 1986...If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 63, in which Ben tells the story of the Barker-Karpis Gang - one of the longest-lived criminal gangs in Depression era America. Hear about their string of crimes, from bank robberies and kidnappings, and their ultimate downfall.To top things off, Claire has a collection of recent quirky crime stories.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]  

Welcome to episode 62 and another instalment of The Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire & Kitty! This month, in honour of St Patrick's Day, the girls have some Irish stories to share - Claire has a compilation of stupid criminal cases from the Emerald Isle and Kitty tells us about William Smith O'Brien, the Irish nationalist who escaped the gallows for his rebellious ways only to be sent to good old Van Diemen's Land. Sláinte!If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 61, in which Claire covers a Tasmanian case from 1982 - it's the saga of a stamp-collecting solicitor and the sexual slurs that caused him to snap, while supposedly being at the other end of the state... She and Ben are again joined by special guest Sam the forensic psychologist, who shares some insights into the story.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 60, in which Ben changes up his format to please those with the shorter attention spans (including himself). He tells us firstly about the two men who became known as the Beltway Snipers and their reign of terror over  Washington DC in October 2002, in which 10 people were killed and three critically injured. Then we hear about the three men who in June 1962 managed to flee the island prison in San Francisco Bay on a handmade raft, never to be seen again. Finally, Claire finishes things off with a compilation of recent Tassie true crime stories.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 59, in which Ben and Claire are thrilled to be joined by special guest Natasha Turner again. Hear her account of the story of John Reginald Christie and the series of horrendous crimes he committed over a 10-year period in Rillington Place, Notting Hill.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to episode 58 and another installment of the Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty with Claire & Kitty! This month the girls are talking Valentine's Day - Kitty will tell you all about the saintly man himself and the weird and wonderful origins of the day, while Claire delves into a dark Australian case which turned out to be so much more than a grizzly crime on February 14... If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 57, in which Claire tells the harrowing story of the 12-hour rampage committed by one of Tasmania's most notorious rapists and killers - Jamie John Curtis. Hear what the survivor of his heinous 1986 crimes has to say and the most recent development in the case.If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected] 

Welcome to Episode 56! Please feel free to leave a comment or reach out at [email protected]