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Australian True Crime

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Domestic Violence
Murder and Stabbing
Australia
Roger Rogerson
Family Dynamics
Mental Health
Sex Work
Zahra Foundation
Heroin Addiction
Christopher Dale Flannery
Violence
Blood Donation
Adelaide Exhibition Center
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Child Abuse
Iran
Drug Trafficking
Jamie Gao
William Francis Godwin
Mary Godwin

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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Justice Lex Lasry
Justice and expert in the workings of the Australian Supreme Courts
Episode: Shortcut: Justice Lex Lasry Returns
Adam Hegarty
Reporter for 60 Minutes Australia and host of Alva Beach, Death at the Door
60 Minutes Australia
Episode: Shortcut: The Two Lives Lost After an NRL Grand Final Party
Jean Connelly
Sister of Tracey Connelly, discussing her life and circumstances surrounding her murder.
Episode: Shortcut: Remembering Tracey Connelly
Stuart Coupe
A leading music journalist and author.
Episode: Shortcut: Abe Saffron: The First King Of The Cross
Greg Haddrick
Screenwriter and author of the book 'In the Dead of Night'
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Episode: Inside the High Country Murders Investigation
SOS and Sandee
Investigators into the Sovereign Citizen Movement
Episode: Re-Issue: Why should we care about conspiracy theorists and so-called sovereign citizens?
Ashton Cline
Nursing educator and survivor of domestic violence
Episode: Shortcut: Viola Kline’s Son Keeps His Promise
Rebecca Burdon
Daughter of Marilyn Burdon, shares her insights about her mother's life and tragic death.
Episode: Victoria's gun system failed Marilyn Burdon
Bonnie Sumner
Investigative journalist
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Meshel Laurie
A passionate true crime host known for her keen insights and thought-provoking interviews that explore various facets of crime in Australian society.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 14.1k ratings
  • Gullible and biased

    The Falconio and Saffron episodes were disgraceful. Meshell just uncritically lapped up everything the guests dished out, whether it’s a dubious assumption or a dodgy amateur reenactment, without researching evidence from other much more expert sources. Stuart Coupe sounded like he was still on Saffron’s payroll and the Falconio guest was just deranged.

    Unsubscribing from this drivel.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Constant non reader
    Australiaa month ago
  • Abe Saffron - king of King Cross

    Boring & biased - limited reference to crime. Just an attempt to plug a book & so slow I couldn’t finish the episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    🐾🐈🦮
    Australiaa month ago
  • Falconio mystery

    This episode is so blatantly one sided it almost feels like Robin is infatuated with Murdoch. Poor choice of guest, cruelly executed. I’d give it -5 stars if I could.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kiwi.SA
    Australia2 months ago
  • Falconio ep - bad choice

    I love Michelle and her podcast, however I don’t understand why the Author of the Joanna Lees conspiracy was given a voice .

    Come on Michelle, I know it’s good to hear all voices but this one wasn’t worthy.

    Please exercise more care in guest choice .

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Richplezo
    Australia2 months ago
  • Ashton Kline - Violas son

    What a tear jerking story told by the late Violas son Ashton. I’m amazed you have gone into adulthood being such a wonderful son your mother would be proud today. I too had an abusive father & a childhood I can’t even think about. Well done too for taking such good care of your brother at such a young age. And now serving the community you work in I can only imagine how the folk around you adore & treasure you. Your words are so true Meshel. Ashton only speaks so well of their mother & I guess h... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pippasqeakie
    South Africa2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth investigation and storytelling that brings criminal cases to light.
The podcast is often described as emotionally engaging and thought-provoking, appealing to those invested in societal issues surrounding crime.
Some feedback highlights concerns about the balance of storytelling and bias in certain episodes, causing some listeners to feel unrepresented.
The host is praised for being compassionate, making complex subjects accessible and relatable.

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The Two Lives Lost After an NRL Grand Final Party
Q: Why are you still so interested in this case?
There are serious failures in the investigation to get to the truth of exactly what happened.
Shortcut: The Two Lives Lost After an NRL Grand Final Party
Q: What do you hope to achieve with your podcast?
Hegarty hopes to encourage a second inquest into the case to provide answers for the families of the victims.
Shortcut: The Two Lives Lost After an NRL Grand Final Party
Q: Why did you want to continue investigating this case?
Adam Hegarty felt compelled to explore the case further due to serious failures in the investigation that led to a lack of clarity around the tragic events.
Shortcut: She Matters: The Women and Children Behind the Headlines
Q: What can you tell us about that story? Why are her family concerned that people will forget about her?
The family of Kelly Williams is concerned that she is forgotten because her murder is minimally reported, and they have faced numerous rejections in their attempts to have her story told.
Justice Lex Lasry Returns
Q: Do you think judges nowadays become more conservative in their sentencing as they age?
It's not necessarily about becoming more conservative; it's about adapting to the increasing violence and nature of crimes over time.

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2. Adam Hegarty
3. Jean Connelly
4. Stuart Coupe
5. Greg Haddrick
6. SOS and Sandee
7. Ashton Cline
8. Rebecca Burdon

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