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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
Ivan Milat
New South Wales
Child Sexual Assault
Iboga
Melbourne Airport Robbery
Bertram Douglas Kidd
Trauma
Victoria
Shirley Collins
Gambling Addiction
John Furlan

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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Latest Episodes

For detective Steve Beanland, the investigation into the murders of Rod Miller and Gary Silk did not end with convictions. In Part Two, Steve speaks openly about the toll the case took on his mental health and on a job he had loved for 25 years. He r... more

Two police officers gunned down in cold blood—Rod Miller and Gary Silk’s murders in August 1998 stunned Australia and ignited one of Victoria’s most intense manhunts. Former Armed Robbery Squad detective Steve Beanland was on the front line. In Part ... more

David Cunningham has long believed his sister Anita and her travelling companion Robin Hoinville Bartram were victims of serial killer Ivan Milat. But new evidence suggests Milat was in New Zealand when the pair disappeared. In a deeply personal inte... more

Investigative journalist and podcast host Jay Walkerden joins Adam to discuss Badge of Betrayal, his explosive investigation into disgraced Tasmanian police officer Paul Reynolds. The series examined decades of child sexual abuse allegations, failure... more

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David Cunningham
Brother of Anita Cunningham
Family of Anita Cunningham
Episode: If Not Milat, Then Who?
Jay Walkerden
Producer and host of Badge of Betrayal
Badge of Betrayal / Podshape
Episode: Badge of Betrayal: How a Dead Pedophile Cop Exposed a Police Culture Crisis
Ray Mooney
Former inmate, writer, and subject of the series
Self/Author
Episode: Inside H Division: The Prison Within Pentridge - Part 1
Dr. Michael Kennedy
Senior Lecturer, Policing Program, Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
Episode: Damned If You Do: The Case That Could End Police Pursuits | Mick Kennedy
David Plumpton
Detective Inspector, Tasmania Police (retired)
Tasmania Police
Episode: Business, Nothing Personal: The Detective Who Made Crooks Talk | David Plumpton
Danny Doherty
Former Commander of the NSW Homicide Squad (Dec 2019–Apr 2025)
New South Wales Police
Episode: 450 Murders: Inside NSW Homicide | Danny Doherty
Paul Fownes
Retired Chief Inspector helping Sergeant Bryant; extensive experience in NSW policing
Fight For Ben / Bryant Defence
Episode: 3.9 Seconds: The Prosecution of Sergeant Ben Bryant | Paul Fownes
Colleen Fitzpatrick
Founder of Identifinders International, godmother of forensic investigative genetic genealogy
Identifinders International
Episode: The Woman Who Invented Cold Case DNA | Dr Colleen Fitzpatrick
Luke Bona
Host of the Bonafide podcast; investigative conversation partner
Bonafide Podcast
Episode: Such Is Life: Luke Bona's Untold Australian Story | Luke Bona

Host

Adam Shand
Host of Real Crime with Adam Shand

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • 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
    Australia3 months ago
  • Poisoned someone?

    Get Dun

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maxtopia
    Australia9 months ago

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Listener curiosity is piqued by fresh, firsthand accounts of crime and policing
Guests bring a credible, sometimes heavyweight perspective on justice and investigations
Some episodes appear intense and potentially disturbing

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Apple Podcasts
#232
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#40
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#185
Hong Kong/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#191
Sweden/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#217
Japan/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#221
New Zealand/True Crime

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The Tomb of Violence - Jika Jika
Q: Tell us the difference between H Division and Jika Jika.
H Division was an older, punitive setup focused on control through threat and potential flogging, largely with a more brutal, visible approach, while Jika Jika was an ultra-modern, highly regimented complex intended to isolate small groups of prisoners with extensive surveillance, which nevertheless proved emotionally and psychologically damaging.
If Not Milat, Then Who?
Q: What would help advance the case now?
Access to the coroner's inquest file, further independent reviews, possible commissioner inquiry or reopened inquest, and renewed statements from witnesses.
If Not Milat, Then Who?
Q: Why is Milat no longer front and center in your view, and could Stuart be a stronger suspect?
Milat is being revisited as less likely due to new information and timelines, while Stuart remains on the table as a possible suspect, though evidence like the body's decomposition complicates firm conclusions.
If Not Milat, Then Who?
Q: What have you been up to in pursuing new clues?
Efforts have focused on communicating with government, engaging with the attorney general, reviewing new clues, and leveraging media attention to keep pressure on authorities for new行动.
Damned If You Do: The Case That Could End Police Pursuits | Mick Kennedy
Q: How does the Bryant case influence policy and policing decisions going forward in NSW?
Policy will be shaped by ongoing legal processes and the need to balance public safety with officer accountability; the case may drive more caution in pursuing motorbikes but requires formal guidance and policy reform rather than ad hoc reactions.

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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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4. Dr. Michael Kennedy
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