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Real Crime with Adam Shand

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

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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Adam Shand examines the... more

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Amanda Schultz
Former South Australian police officer investigating her father's death.
Episode: The Cop Who Knew Too Much
Camille Bianchi
Investigative journalist and creator of the podcast Back to the Wall
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Episode: Ivan Milat: The Missing Children, The Kings Cross Connection
Kyle Madden
Former New South Wales inmate featured in interview
Independent interviewee
Episode: A PERSONAL BEST EVERYDAY
David Raymond
Police officer and dog handler, Vader's handler
Queensland Police Service (QPS)
Episode: Trust the Dog The Story of Police Dog Vader
Lee McIntosh
Investigative storyteller seeking her biological father
Episode: The Girl Before Underbelly
Jeff Maher
Former homicide detective and arson investigator
Victoria Police
Episode: The Detective’s Mind: Murder, Arson and the Evidence That Solves Crimes
Patrick McKenzie
Subject of the interview, former heroin user and advocate for recovery
Speaker featured in Real Crime episode
Episode: From Heroin to Hope: Patrick McKenzie’s Road to Redemption
Daniel Saunders
Former barman from Wangaratta who discovered an ATM glitch that allowed unlimited withdrawals
The Glitch podcast; subject of the story
Episode: Live At The Stanley Pub - Part 2 ATM Glitch That Gave Him Unlimited Money
Richard Saunders
Skeptics Challenge Coordinator and Psychic Investigator
Australian Skeptics
Episode: Psychics, Crime and the $100,000 test

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Congratulations!

    Congratulation Adam , what an amazing interesting podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebiye61
    Australiaa month ago
  • Paul Mallinder

    Too much Adam, just too much. I do appreciate and agree that everyone has a right to have their say but……this is too much. My ears are bleeding after hearing him speak. I will keep following you because we all make bad choices 😂 if Chopper had to hear this guy speak he’d chop his ears off

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ear bleeds
    Australia3 months ago
  • Fabulous podcast

    Love listening to this podcast each week and the various topics and interesting guest.

    However I have to say that narcissists Peter Morgan’s ‘story’ was a waste of both your time and ours.

    Keep up the great work Adam!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElaineB64
    Australia6 months ago
  • Poisoned someone?

    Get Dun

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maxtopia
    Australiaa year ago

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Some listeners feel the host dominates conversations with strong opinions.
Guest selection is varied and engaging for true-crime fans.
Listeners praise the depth and firsthand investigative style.
A few listeners criticize repetitive topics or tone at times.

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Apple Podcasts
#83
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#235
Ireland/True Crime

Talking Points

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Ivan Milat: The Missing Children, The Kings Cross Connection
Q: How much weight would you place on more victims for Milat at this stage in your investigation?
Bianchi says that was not the main focus of her work, but points to existing claims and cases that experts and families have linked to Milat. She stresses that assumptions are not enough and that unresolved cases deserve proper investigation for the families seeking answers.
Ivan Milat: The Missing Children, The Kings Cross Connection
Q: Was it difficult to get the former street kids' trust so they would tell their stories?
Bianchi says the reporting built on earlier journalists' work and that many survivors had been spoken to before. Her investigation brought together accounts of exploitation, institutional abuse, and the consequences survivors still experience.
The Cop Who Knew Too Much
Q: So what's your intuition about what happened?
Schultz believes Whitford was asked to report police corruption, passed information to senior officers, and may have been killed because he knew too much. She says the evidence does not establish who pulled the trigger, but she doubts he willingly took his own life.
The Cop Who Knew Too Much
Q: Where are you now with your investigation?
Schultz says the investigation continues to produce new information and people are still coming forward, although she is not actively pushing leads at the moment.
THE COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL KNOWLEDGE
Q: What was your plan coming out of jail then?
Kyle explains he intended to start work and continue an apprenticeship in a family engineering firm, but his father's changed circumstances and the emotional toll of reintegration made that path difficult. He also details initial struggles adapting to a non-prison social environment and the challenges of work life after so many years away.

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What is Real Crime about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on true crime, investigations, and the human stories behind ongoing and historic cases, the show delivers deep-dive interviews with investigators, survivors, journalists, and those with lived experience in the criminal justice system. Episodes explore police work, courtroom narratives, corruption, addiction, and the social context surrounding high-profile cases, often intertwining archival material, fresh reporting, and calls for information from listeners. A notable strength is the host's long career in crime reporting, which yields candid discussions, tactical insights, and a willingness to challenge official narratives. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with methodical analysis, making it appealing to listeners who... more

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