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Virginia I The Age & SMH Investigates

The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Farquharson
NRL
Virginia Giuffre
Shaken Baby Syndrome
State Of Origin
Alva Beach
Jeffrey Epstein
Child Abuse
Melissa Caddick
Justice System
Erin Paterson
Murder Trial
Victoria
Domestic Violence
Mushroom Poisoning
Australia
Michael Bachelard
Royal Children's Hospital
Forensic Paediatricians
The Age

Virginia Giuffre was fearless in taking down some of the world’s most powerful people. As Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent victim, she helped expose his crimes and hold his friends to account, including the man formerly known as Prince Andrew. But despite her heroic battle in the most notorious sex trafficking case of the 21st century, few knew about one of her toughest fights. It was one she foug... more

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Virginia Giuffre’s health deteriorates during the last few months of her life. Then a post she makes on social media – a cry for help – ripples out across the globe.

Virginia is hosted and investigated by Walkley-award winning journalist Melissa F... more

A violent incident at a holiday house sets in motion a series of events, culminating in a restraining order that will forever alter Virginia Giuffre’s life.

Virginia is hosted and investigated by Walkley-award winning journalist Melissa Fyfe and ... more

Virginia Giuffre kept her domestic violence battle a secret until very late in her life. But there was one incident that forced the abuse into the open.

Virginia is hosted and investigated by Walkley-award winning journalist Melissa Fyfe and WA To... more

Virginia falls in love with Robbie Giuffre, who whisks her away to Australia. The birth of their daughter a few years later, sparks Virginia into action. No longer will she be silent about her abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his circle of h... more

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Recent Guests

Dinny von Muffling
Publicist
People magazine, US press liaison
Episode: Virginia | Ep 4: The final chapter
Carrie Loudon
Virginia's Perth lawyer
Attorney
Episode: Virginia | Ep 4: The final chapter
Cheryl Myers
Virginia's carer for the last 18 months of her life
Unspecified
Episode: Virginia | Ep 3: Mommy still loves you
Nick Terry
Criminal lawyer who reviewed the restraining order hearing transcript
Fremantle law practice
Episode: Virginia | Ep 3: Mommy still loves you
Dini von Muffling
Virginia Giuffre's publicist
Episode: Virginia | Ep 2: Husband, my saviour
Linda Freytag
Friend and later close supporter, partner in Virginia's Cairns chapter
Episode: Virginia | Ep 2: Husband, my saviour
Amy Wallace
Journalist who collaborated on Virginia's memoir
Episode: Virginia | Ep 2: Husband, my saviour
Virginia Giuffre
Public figure and survivor/advocate involved in Epstein case
Independent advocate / victim of Epstein case
Episode: Introducing Virginia

Hosts

Carla Hildebrandt
Host of Virginia, WA Today veteran journalist with The Age and SMH Investigates affiliations in major Australian outlets
Melissa Fyfe
Host of Virginia, senior journalist with The Age and SMH Investigates

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Heartbreaking

    I feel so bad for Virginia. She lived in a horror show for most of her life. I didn’t know her story from before the nightmare of Maxwell & Epstein & all of their rich, disgusting friends. I just want to hug her & tell her how brave & strong she was. She was a really extraordinary person. I hope her kids know this. And I hope they are safe. Thanks for this podcast. It’s important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jakeybean
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too sad

    Too sad to listen to. Not often I can’t deal with true crime but this one smashed me. Poor woman 😔

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxtopia
    Australiaa month ago
  • The Truth

    Very one sided reporting , the family court got it right for once.she was a vile woman who recruited underage sex workers for Epstein and had sex with powerful strangers as an adult even though she was never imprisoned by her own omission, Took hush money over and over again and then broken the conditions of the settlements , never worked a day in her life and attempted suicide in the presence of her kids , assaulted her spouse and nearly killed one of her kids , accused every man she was every... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mad as hell 1979
    Australiaa month ago
  • Long-winded …..

    Interesting subject. Far too drawn out, far too long-winded, and too many repetitions. Six episodes would have been enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HvSRSe
    Netherlandsa month ago
  • Sad just sad.

    I cannot believe the magistrate didn’t ask to see the police report of the Dunsborough incident. It’s just all so sad.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GDMSW
    Australiaa month ago

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#218
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#145
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#170
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#189
New Zealand/True Crime

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