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Australian True Crime

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Australia
Domestic Violence
True Crime
Forced Adoptions
Trauma
Youth Crime
Mental Health
Melbourne
Victoria Police
Femicide
Delphi Murders
Australian True Crime
Bali Bombings
Lachie Jones
Kelly Williams
Shirley Butler
Justice System
Cary Stayner
Lifeline
Homicide Investigation

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, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life... more

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We are re-issuing this episode from 2019 given that James Vlassakis has been granted parole.

The shocking discovery of eight dismembered bodies in six barrels in the South Australian town of Snowtown made headlines around the world. In total there ... more

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.

We are re-issuing this episode from 2019 given that James Vlassakis has been granted parole.

The shocking disco... more

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:

• This month in crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast

• Season one of Serial

• The mistrial of Lindsay Clancy

Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays ... more

In 1985, Maggie Dawkins arrived in Katanning for what was supposed to be a short-term job.

Instead, she became an advocate for young people at the St Andrews Hostel, where convicted paedophile Dennis McKenna abused dozens of boys.

Maggie has spen... more

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Maggie Dawkins
Activist, author of To Be Believed, A West Australian Scandal
Self (advocate)
Episode: The House of Horrors in Katanning
Margaret McLean
Former criminal prosecutor and trial attorney, law professor at Boston College; hosts The Margaret McLean Show
Boston College
Episode: Shortcut: The Unresolved Case of Lindsay Clancy - ATC International
Dr. Resnick
Leading psychiatrist referenced in defense arguments
Episode: The Unresolved Case of Lindsay Clancy - ATC International
Abraham Kuol
Victoria's Young Australian of the Year 2026; youth mentor, criminology researcher, and community leader
Community leadership and criminology research
Episode: Shortcut: How Do We Keep Young People Out of the Justice System?
Amelia Oberhardt
Journalist
Channel 9 / Nine Now
Episode: True Crime Tonight: Tupac’s Killer Finally Revealed
Jason Somerville
Former undercover police officer in Queensland Police
Queensland Police
Episode: Shortcut: Life as an Undercover Cop
Jess Rigby
Family advocate seeking justice for her brother-in-law
Justice for Jason Rigby
Episode: True Crime Tonight: The West Memphis Three
Jessica Rigby
Jason Rigby's sister-in-law
Family
Episode: Shortcut: The Suspicious Death of Jason Rigby in Fiji
Greg Barns
Criminal justice and human rights advocate, former advisor to Julian Assange
Advocate for human rights and reform
Episode: Shortcut: Julian Assange, Human Rights and the Rule of Law

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Meshel Laurie
Host of Australian True Crime; longstanding host with extensive experience in Australian true crime storytelling and interviewing.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 14.4k ratings
  • To many ads.

    Lost me at Welcome to Country. It’s a podcast!!!

    Apple Podcasts
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    JM65365
    Australiaa month ago
  • Boring

    Sadly really boring to listen to. Long, unedited conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tikalock
    Australiaa month ago
  • One of the best true crime pods out there!

    I have learnt so much about how the justice system works in Australia and other countries. Meshel is a great host who can connect with anyone. Survivors are treated with dignity and compassion, and perpetrators are always held to account. The podcast covers so many different topics within the broad world of true crime! Shout out to Matty behind the scenes! Please never stop making interesting and diverse content. I look forward to every episode! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mooganification
    Australia2 months ago
  • Idaho four

    Need to research more - clearly you hadn’t

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nick Name#6
    Australia2 months ago
  • Elly

    Why was she on her own, at a young age, in such a dangerous country? Obviously something bad would happen! Have had a look at excerpts from the dad’s book, well-meaning but poorly written, rambling and not convincing, shall not be buying it

    Apple Podcasts
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    LaCreve
    Australia3 months ago

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Some critique ads and occasional perceived bias in topics.
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Shortcut: The Unresolved Case of Lindsay Clancy - ATC International
Q: Could you tell us the difference please between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum depression is a mood disturbance after birth that can involve sadness and anxiety, while postpartum psychosis is a severe, delusional state where the person may lose touch with reality and experience commanding thoughts, making rational behavior difficult or impossible.
Shortcut: How Do We Keep Young People Out of the Justice System?
Q: I'm really interested in your work. You are studying criminology. What a fascinating perspective you must have on all of this.
Abraham explains how his criminology research centers on risk and protective factors for high-harm offending within African refugee communities, and how understanding these factors informs prevention and intervention strategies.
How Do We Keep Young People Out of the Justice System?
Q: What early interventions do you think have the biggest impact on keeping young people out of the justice system?
He emphasizes starting early—education access, university exposure for refugee youth, and strong parental and community support to build belonging and future aspirations.
How Do We Keep Young People Out of the Justice System?
Q: What first drew you to criminology and this line of work?
Abraham explains that his criminology studies began from a desire to understand human behavior and to help his community by addressing root causes, not just the symptoms of crime.
Shortcut: The Suspicious Death of Jason Rigby in Fiji
Q: Was there an autopsy carried out, and what were the key findings?
There was an autopsy in Fiji, but the family notes they have not seen the autopsy results; the available toxicology report tested only for alcohol, and the death certificate described a large left chest wound, which complicates the official narrative.

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This show focuses on true crime stories rooted in Australian life, often exploring the justice system, policing, and broader social issues through in-depth interviews with authors, investigators, survivors, and sometimes perpetrators. Episodes frequently blend archival context, legal perspectives, and human-interest angles, with careful storytelling that emphasizes empathy for victims while unpacking the mechanics of crime, media coverage, and societal impact. A standout pattern is the mix of long-form author interviews and investigative reporting across cases ranging from historical bank heists to contemporary domestic violence and missing persons, making it a strong fit for brands seeking thoughtful, policy-relevant true crime content wit... more

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1. Maggie Dawkins
2. Margaret McLean
3. Dr. Resnick
4. Abraham Kuol
5. Amelia Oberhardt
6. Jason Somerville
7. Jess Rigby
8. Jessica Rigby

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