
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTrue CrimeNews Commentary | |||

In this episode of Real Crime, Adam Shand speaks with former Victoria Police officer and intelligence specialist David Bartlett, the founder of the Safer Places Network—an ambitious new system aiming to transform how CCTV is used in Australia.
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In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, we revisit one of the most violent eras in Victoria’s history through the eyes of former detective and firearms instructor Alex Christich. From the Mad Max manhunt to the Russell Street bombing and the W... more
In this episode, investigative journalist Adam Shand revisits the extraordinary criminal career of Bertram Douglas “Bertie” Kidd — safe-breaker, armed robber, race fixer and serial corruptor of police who may also have been a killer.
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In this episode, Adam Shand speaks with retired Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Kos, one of the original investigators behind Operation Afghan — a daring undercover sting targeting Italian organised crime in Griffith during the 1990s. Peter lifts the... more
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This series explores high-stakes narratives surrounding real crime, focusing on the accounts of law enforcement, victims, and offenders. It addresses complex themes such as justice denial, the impact of systemic failings in the legal framework, and personal stories of survival and redemption. The guests are often linked to serious crime, justice advocacy, and the psychological ramifications of criminal acts, shedding light on not only individual cases but broader societal issues. With a distinctive ability to merge investigative journalism with personal storytelling, this platform presents intimate discussions that drive home the emotional weight behind the statistics, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in true crime and ju... more
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