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  • 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.


    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 suicide, 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.


    You can purchase "A Thousand Miles from Care" by clicking this link.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


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    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

    Guest: Steve Johnson

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

    This episode contains extra content from The ABC, Nine Entertainment and Seven West Media.


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  • 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 suicide, 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.


    You can purchase "A Thousand Miles from Care" by clicking this link.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


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    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

    Guest: Steve Johnson

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

    This episode contains extra content from The ABC, Nine Entertainment and Seven West Media.


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  • 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.


    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.


    You can purchase Ron's book, as well as learn more about "The Truth About Addiction" by clicking this link.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


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    Guest: Ron Isherwood

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

    This episode contains extra content from The ABC and Nine Entertainment.


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  • 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.


    You can purchase Ron's book, as well as learn more about "The Truth About Addiction" by clicking this link.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


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    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

    Guest: Ron Isherwood

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

    This episode contains extra content from The ABC and Nine Entertainment.


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  • 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.


    Her perspectives on criminal cases are always fascinating. On this episode of Australian True Crime, Xanthé gives us an update on the Samantha Murphy case, as well as the Wieambilla Police Shootings. 


    Send us a question by recording a voice message here.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


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    Co-Host: Dr. Xanthé Mallett

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

    This episode contains extra content for 7News and The ABC.


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  • 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.


    Dr. Peter Coleman's book "Australia's Most Bizarre Crimes" is actually a pretty compassionate look at the mistakes made by people who've decided to attempt to commit a crime. People who really should have thought better of it.


    In many cases, the people featured in this book just weren't cut out for the criminal life.


    Dr. Peter Coleman joins us on Australian True Crime to share some highlights from his extensive research into Australia's most bizarre crimes.


    You can learn more about Dr. Peter Coleman, and purchase his book at the link here.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


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    Guest: Dr. Peter Coleman

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  • Dr. Peter Coleman's book "Australia's Most Bizarre Crimes" is actually a pretty compassionate look at the mistakes made by people who've decided to attempt to commit a crime. People who really should have thought better of it.


    In many cases, the people featured in this book just weren't cut out for the criminal life.


    Dr. Peter Coleman joins us on Australian True Crime to share some highlights from his extensive research into Australia's most bizarre crimes.


    You can learn more about Dr. Peter Coleman, and purchase his book at the link here.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


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    CREDITS:

    Host/Editor: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

    Guest: Dr. Peter Coleman

    Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard


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  • 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.


    Former Policeman, Brent Sanders is an expert in the fields of Sexual Crime, Criminal Profiling and Personal Safety.


    For over 20 years, Brent's been presenting seminars and workshops around Australia, educating people of all ages, not only on how to avoid being assaulted, but also on how to avoid becoming an offender.


    Brent joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about his work.


    You can listen to Brent's podcast "Crime Insiders" wherever you get your podcasts.


    You can click here to visit Brent's website.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


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    Guest: Brent Sanders

    Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard


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  • Former Policeman, Brent Sanders is an expert in the fields of Sexual Crime, Criminal Profiling and Personal Safety.


    For over 20 years, Brent's been presenting seminars and workshops around Australia, educating people of all ages, not only on how to avoid being assaulted, but also on how to avoid becoming an offender.


    Brent joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about his work.


    You can listen to Brent's podcast "Crime Insiders" wherever you get your podcasts.


    You can click here to visit Brent's website.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


    For Support: 

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    CREDITS:

    Host/Editor: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

    Guest: Brent Sanders

    Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard


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  • This is a preview of our recent ATC Plus episode. To listen to the whole episode, you can click here and subscribe now to ATC Plus and get your first week free on Apple Podcasts.


    Before you listen to this episode, we recommend you check out our episode "The Cousins Who Disappeared" first.


    When Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters disappeared in 1974, Raelene's childhood best friends, Lynne Caporn and Alison Russo, had differing suspicions about what happened


    Decades later, despite still lacking answers, Lynne and Alison remain united in their fight to uncover the truth about what happened to their best friend and her cousin.


    WA Police have released a 2 million dollar reward for information regarding their disappearances. You can make a report here to Crime Stoppers if you have any information.


    Subscribers to the West Australian can view the documentary "The Vanishing Cousins" here.


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    CREDITS:

    Host/Editor: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

    Guest: Lynne Caporn and Alison Russo

    Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard


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  • 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 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 joins us today to tell us about several important new leads her investigation has discovered.


    WA Police have released a 2 million dollar reward for information regarding their disappearances. You can make a report here to Crime Stoppers if you have any information.


    Subscribers to the West Australian can view her web series here.


    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.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


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    CREDITS:

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    Guest: Melenie Ambrose

    Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard


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  • 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 joins us today to tell us about several important new leads her investigation has discovered.


    WA Police have released a 2 million dollar reward for information regarding their disappearances. You can make a report here to Crime Stoppers if you have any information.


    Subscribers to the West Australian can view her web series here.


    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.


    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


    For Support: 

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    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732


    CREDITS:

    Host/Editor: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

    Guest: Melenie Ambrose

    Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

    Email the show at [email protected]

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  • 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 the 19th century, Victorian newspapers labeled Pentridge Prison inmate John Weachurch as a "bloodthirsty werewolf."


    Who was this supposed homicidal maniac who, for a time, shared his prison sentence with Ned Kelly? And why did he not share the same fame as the aforementioned inmate?


    Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to tell us all about the "rebel with a cause," John Weachurch.


    You can listen to Michael Adam's "Forgotten Australia" wherever you get your podcasts.


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    Guest: Michael Adams

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  • In the 19th century, Victorian newspapers labeled Pentridge Prison inmate John Weachurch as a "bloodthirsty werewolf."


    Who was this supposed homicidal maniac who, for a time, shared his prison sentence with Ned Kelly? And why did he not share the same fame as the aforementioned inmate?


    Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to tell us all about the "rebel with a cause," John Weachurch.


    You can listen to Michael Adam's "Forgotten Australia" wherever you get your podcasts.


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    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

    Guest: Michael Adams

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


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  • 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.


    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".


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


    Sign the petition for the Victorian Coroner to hold an inquest into the death of Louisa Ioannidis


    Join the Justice for All - Louisa Facebook page


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  • 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".


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


    Sign the petition for the Victorian Coroner to hold an inquest into the death of Louisa Ioannidis


    Join the Justice for All - Louisa Facebook page


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    CREDITS:

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    Guest: Julia Robson

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


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  • Our live show for "Australian True Crime" kicks off this weekend and at our Melbourne show we will be unpacking the recent High Country Murders trial with former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina.


    In Sydney and Brisbane, I’ll be joined on stage by criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett.


    Right now, we are running a last minute ticket offer, but as soon as the tickets are gone, they are gone so be quick. Click the link below and we can’t wait to see you this weekend for Australian True Crime live.


    Click here to purchase your tickets.

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  • 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.


    The Sharpies were probably Australia's most fashionable gang in 1960s/70s Australia.


    Their clothing was custom made from European tailors and their hairstyles were unmistakable.


    Our guest for today's episode is Author and Social Worker, Julie Mac. Julie herself was a proud Sharpie in the 1970s, and she's here to tell us who the Sharpies really were beyond the violent headlines. 


    You can purchase Julie's latest book "TAILS" here.


    You can purchase signed copies of Julie's work here.


    Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this weekend! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and we can't wait to see you in person. You can find tickets by clicking this link.


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    Guest: Julie Mac

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


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  • The Sharpies were probably Australia's most fashionable gang in 1960s/70s Australia.


    Their clothing was custom made from European tailors and their hairstyles were unmistakable.


    Our guest for today's episode is Author and Social Worker, Julie Mac. Julie herself was a proud Sharpie in the 1970s, and she's here to tell us who the Sharpies really were beyond the violent headlines. 


    You can purchase Julie's latest book "TAILS" here.


    You can purchase signed copies of Julie's work here.


    Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this weekend! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and we can't wait to see you in person. You can find tickets by clicking this link.


    For Support: 

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    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732


    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

    Guest: Julie Mac

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

    Email the show at [email protected]

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  • 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.


    Professor Richard Bassed is the Deputy Director at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at Monash University.


    I had the opportunity to interview Richard for my book "CSI Told You Lies" about his work in identifying victims in mass casualty events, such as the Black Saturday Bushfires and the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.


    Currently, Richard is deeply invested in researching and utilising AI technology, as it has the potential to make a significant difference in the speed and cost of victim identification.


    Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and we can't wait to see you in person. You can find tickets by clicking this link.


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    Guest: Professor Robert Bassed

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