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Real Crime with Adam Shand

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Victoria Police
Australia
Domestic Violence
Melbourne
Erin Patterson
Mental Health
Beaumont Children
Cheryl Grimmer
Crime Investigation
Child Sexual Assault
Iboga
Melbourne Airport Robbery
Bertram Douglas Kidd
Trauma
New South Wales
Victoria
Ivan Milat
Shirley Collins
Gambling Addiction
Circumstantial Evidence

Join investigative journalist Adam Shand each week as he takes you into his world of real crime, honed from forty years of covering Australia's biggest law and order stories. These are the firsthand stories of the cops, robbers, and victims who lived them.

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Paul Fownes
Retired Chief Inspector helping Sergeant Bryant; extensive experience in NSW policing
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Episode: 3.9 Seconds: The Prosecution of Sergeant Ben Bryant | Paul Fownes
Colleen Fitzpatrick
Founder of Identifinders International, godmother of forensic investigative genetic genealogy
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Luke Bona
Host of the Bonafide podcast; investigative conversation partner
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Episode: Such Is Life: Luke Bona's Untold Australian Story | Luke Bona
Jae Gerhard
Independent forensic expert witness advising defence lawyers and clients on DNA evidence
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Episode: The Fingerprint of the 21st Century - And Its Flaws | Jae Gerhard
Graeme Alford
Melbourne promoter and former criminal lawyer who rebuilt his life after drug and alcohol addiction
Promoter, Speaker; former lawyer
Episode: The Lawyer Who Robbed a Bank | Graeme Alford
Tanguy Mwilambwe
Lawyer
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Doug Morgan
Former bank robber, later youth advocate and community volunteer
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Episode: After Dark Bandits: Doug's Last Word | Doug Morgan
Tony Taouk
Sydney-based lawyer
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Episode: Fog of War: Breaker Morant's Shadow | Tony Taouk
Stuart Grimley
Victoria Police officer and political candidate; founder of Frontline Workers Party
Frontline Workers Party
Episode: Frontline to Front Bench: The Officer Who Ran for Office | Stuart Grimley

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Adam Shand
Host of Real Crime with Adam Shand

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#187
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#50
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Apple Podcasts
#189
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3.9 Seconds: The Prosecution of Sergeant Ben Bryant | Paul Fownes
Q: What was your off-the-cuff reaction to what happened and the way Sergeant Bryant was dealt with?
Paul describes it as a lengthy, complex case involving a rapid sequence of events and emphasizes that the incident occurred in an operational environment where officers must make split-second decisions; he argues that the focus on a 3.9-second window misses broader context and the necessity of arresting criminal activity, while also highlighting community safety implications and the perceived political overtones of the prosecution.
The Fingerprint of the 21st Century - And Its Flaws | Jae Gerhard
Q: How would you describe the current weight of DNA evidence in court compared to traditional forms of evidence?
DNA is powerful for identification but only one piece of the overall puzzle; its weight depends on how well the evidence is integrated with other corroborating facts and how well limitations are disclosed.
The Woman Who Invented Cold Case DNA | Dr Colleen Fitzpatrick
Q: What were the biggest challenges in getting law enforcement to adopt these methods?
The major obstacles were entrenched ways of thinking and concerns about privacy and ethics; overcoming them required demonstrating reliability, building collaboration with police labs, and ensuring proper use through guidelines and approved channels.
The Woman Who Invented Cold Case DNA | Dr Colleen Fitzpatrick
Q: How did you first conceive the idea of applying genetic genealogy to forensics?
I didn't set out to create a field; I was inspired by the possibility, and after testing ideas and facing skepticism, I refined the approach until it became a practical method that could link a DNA profile to a family tree and then to a suspect.
Fog of War: Breaker Morant's Shadow | Tony Taouk
Q: Why is the Office of the Special Investigator significant in the Roberts-Smith case, and how does civilian oversight change the dynamic of war-crimes prosecutions?
It marks a policy shift to civilian criminal accountability for serious allegations, potentially lowering the standard of proof and enabling years-later prosecutions in a civilian court rather than a military tribunal, reflecting public outcry and the desire for independent accountability.

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Consistently grounded in deep-dive crime reporting, this program centers on first-hand accounts from victims' families, survivors, investigators, and journalists. Episodes frequently explore cold cases, police procedures, investigative missteps, and the human impact of violent crime across Australia. A standout is the willingness to air long-form conversations that weigh evidence, memory, and systemic issues, often linking historical cases to contemporary debates around policing, justice, and accountability. The show's distinctive edge lies in its blend of archival context, personal testimony, and critical questions about how investigations unfold and how public memory is shaped by media and advocacy.

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