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Real Crime with Adam Shand

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Melbourne
Gambling Addiction
Criminal Trials
Financial Fraud
Victoria Police
Australia
Bikie Gangs
Gangland Killings
Bank Robbery
John Furlan
Gippsland
Child Sexual Assault
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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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In June 1980, Maria James was stabbed 68 times in her Thornbury bookstore. Her killer was never charged. For years, investigators and a high-profile podcast pointed the finger at local parish priest Father Anthony Bonjourno — but Phil Cleary has alwa... more

Kay Docherty was 15 years old when she vanished on July 1979. She'd told her mum she was going to babysit at a friend's place. Her twin brother Kevin was supposed to pick her up at nine. He never got the chance.

Forty-six years later, her twin brot... more

****Content Warning:****

This episode contains discussion of the abduction, sexual assault and murder of children. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In August 1973, two girls vanished from Adelaide Oval at a Saturday afternoon football mat... more

Mark "Hammer" Dixon spent years on the road with Roger Rogerson and Mark "Chopper" Reed — working security, collecting debts and sharing hotel rooms in outback Queensland. And in that time, Rogerson said things he probably shouldn't have.

He told D... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Dixon
Mark Hammer Dixon, former security professional who worked with Rogerson and Chopper Reed
Security/Entertainment (Australia)
Episode: The Dodger: Roger Rogerson's Confessions | Mark Dixon
Michael Madigan
Independent author, true crime writer
Author of Father, Teacher, Child Killer, The Abduction of Louise Bell and Michael Black
Episode: The Monster Next Door: Dieter Pfennig | Michael Madigan
Ricky Nash
Brother of Cheryl Grimmer, advocate for justice
Grimmer family / Cheryl Grimmer case
Episode: Confessions and Consequences: The Grimmer Case Update | Ricki Nash
Lauren Huxley
Survivor of the 2005 attack and advocate for victims
Self / Survivor
Episode: The Parole of a Monster: Twenty Years Later | Lauren Huxley
Simone Gibson
Sister of Lauren, advocate for family perspectives
Self / Survivor
Episode: The Parole of a Monster: Twenty Years Later | Lauren Huxley
Peter Bates
Former inmate, mentor, and co-founder of outreach initiatives
Partner in co-founded programs with Belinda Bates
Episode: The Corrections Officer and the Prisoner | Peter and Belinda Bates
Belinda Bates
Corrections officer turned partner to Peter and co-creator of support programs
Founder/lead collaborator of The Lighthouse and related programs
Episode: The Corrections Officer and the Prisoner | Peter and Belinda Bates
Corey Allen
Former Chief Inspector of Queensland Police, an advocate for empathy in policing practices
Queensland Police Service
Episode: Authority and Humanity: Policing with Heart | Corey Allen
Rod Porter
Former member of Victoria Police's Armed Robbery Squad
Victoria Police
Episode: War in the Suburbs: Inside Victoria’s Armed Robbery Squad | Rod Porter

Host

Adam Shand
Investigative journalist with over forty years of experience in covering law and order stories across Australia. He engages with individuals impacted by crime, sharing their stories alongside his insights into the criminal justice system.

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Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and the depth of exploration into crime and justice.
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#157
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Apple Podcasts
#209
Hong Kong/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Dodger: Roger Rogerson's Confessions | Mark Dixon
Q: How did you first meet Roger Rogerson and what are your earliest memories of him?
Dixon explains meeting Rogerson through the wider crime circuit, recalling Rogerson as charming and charismatic but also notes a darker, more dangerous side that emerged as they spent time together.
The Corrections Officer and the Prisoner | Peter and Belinda Bates
Q: What advice would you give to others facing coercive control or domestic violence?
Belinda stresses leaving unsafe relationships, seeking support, and using the resources Peter and she provide; Peter adds that changing environments and choosing healthier influences is essential, along with ongoing personal responsibility.
The Corrections Officer and the Prisoner | Peter and Belinda Bates
Q: Tell us how your partnership works and what makes it effective in helping others avoid the path you walked.
Peter and Belinda describe their shared mission, the deep personal connection forged in prison, and how their collaboration combines mentorship, education, and advocacy to support families and survivors.
The Corrections Officer and the Prisoner | Peter and Belinda Bates
Q: Absolute pleasure. There's so much to cover here. Let's start off by asking, what are the programmes you're doing? What's that all about?
Belinda explains The Lighthouse, a private online community for women affected by domestic violence and coercive control, with trauma support workers and survivors; she also mentions talks with the construction industry and FIFO workers to promote healthier behavior and provides resources for men.
The Cleary Legacy: A Sister’s Fight for Justice | Lizzy Cleary [Part 2]
Q: What do you want to achieve through your advocacy?
I want to make it easier for other women experiencing domestic violence to seek help and sustainable solutions.

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The content explores real-life crime stories, focusing on profound personal narratives from both law enforcement officers and those impacted by crime. Notable episodes feature conversations with former police officers, journalists, and individuals with firsthand experience in the criminal justice system. Topics often cover unresolved cold cases, the impacts of crime on communities, rehabilitation, and the psychological aspects of criminal behavior.

This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its deep dives into complex cases and the emotional toll they take on victims and law enforcement. By combining investigative journalism with personal accounts, it offers a unique perspective that balances facts with the human stories behind crime and ... more

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