
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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryTrue CrimeNews | |||

In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, Adam sits down with Mark De Bono — a man whose life collided head-on with Melbourne’s criminal justice system during one of its most notorious eras.
Mark recounts a chilling firsthand experience inside... more
In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, Adam sits down with Father Peter Norden — the former Catholic chaplain of Melbourne’s notorious Pentridge Prison and one of the most trusted figures inside Australia’s criminal underworld.
From the bru... more
In this episode, Adam Shand uncovers the chilling legacy of one of Queensland’s most feared and controversial police officers: Superintendent Mervin Henry Stevenson.
Adam speaks with Elliot Hannay, former editor of the Townsville Bulletin, who had... more
In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, we revisit Phillip's story.
Adam sits down with veteran barrister Philip Dunn KC to unpack the verdict in one of Australia's most shocking criminal trials: the mushroom lunch murders. Erin Patterson ha... 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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