Shandee's Story
The AustralianShandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher’s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why.
Episodes of the podcast first, plus exclusive stories, videos, pictures and extraordinary evidence are available with a subscription th... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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Journalist Hedley Thomas joins us with a special insight into where his blockbuster podcast investigation The Poisoned Wife is heading. After the 1986 murder of Rosslyn McQueen, the Homicide Squad rolls into tiny Lockwood, Victoria to question husban... more
Who killed Rosslyn McQueen? Today’s launch day for something very special here at The Australian: a new Hedley Thomas cold case investigation. The Poisoned Wife is a podcast examination of how a 30-year-old pregnant mother died of strychnine poisonin... more
A man who was acquitted for rape is facing another trial as prosecutors seek leave to invoke Queensland’s new double jeopardy laws, in a huge development arising from The Australian’s podcast Shandee’s Story. This is “the tip of the iceberg”, says ou... more
It's been four years since Hedley, Dr Kirsty Wright and Vicki and Shannah Blackburn first Zoomed in late 2021 about the forensic testing anomalies in Shandee's case.
In the final episode of Shandee's Legacy for now, the podcast’s focus turns to th... more
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- Not as objective as I expected
Hedley Thomas is excellent and he has exposed a travesty of justice in this podcast. His commitment to exposing the truth is why I listened to this podcast. As such, I found the reporting in this podcast rather contrived.
In addition, Hedley’s comments lacked objectivity at times. For instance, he said the scientists lacked strength of mind but this was not supported by the information presented (did he know more?) it struck me as a classic case of blaming a victim who tried to do their best i... more
Apple Podcasts3LondonListener12
United Kingdom2 months ago - Can’t rate this highly enough
Hedley investigates with upmost respect and compassion for the victims and with unstoppable determination at uncovering the truth. Absolutely brilliant podcast!
Apple Podcasts5MRSMAHONEY80
Australia3 months ago - Season 1 was fab. Season 2 awful
Season 1 Shandee’s Story could be forgiven for its repetition of information given the subject matter and the outcome. Season 2 Shandee’s Legacy is an indulgent, repetitive, drawn out unnecessarily long and difficult listen. I had to ffwd through endless repetition of things Amanda said or wrote thst I was coming to learn word for word, and audioclips of a scene from Seinfeld, or the Bill Clinton broadway show (or some other such rubbish a line said in court reminded the narrators of). Just summ... more
Apple Podcasts2Kellybee1United Kingdom6 months ago - Good but repetitive
When you sign on to a Hedley podcast, you know it is going to be extremely detailed and therefore a lengthy affair. His work is remarkable on every level. With this story I did feel like it could have been trimmed down some. I didn’t feel there was a lot of value-add to some of the later episodes. But it’s great how he exposes a larger issue by telling the story of a single injustice.
Apple Podcasts3soul24
United States9 months ago - Why isn’t every Qlder - man, woman and child - marching the streets?
This podcast is incredible for what it’s uncovered that the former Labor govt relentlessly tried to cover up. Fantastic investigative journalism. Disgraceful actions of the Palaszczuk government who created smoke and mirrors for more than a decade and flicked every single victim of crime in Queensland the bird. Makes me feel sick how Queenslanders voted them in and they abused their power to the detriment of us all.
Apple Podcasts5PoolponyAustraliaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #54 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  Ireland/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #200 |  Belgium/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  South Africa/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  Taiwan/True Crime |
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The series centers on high-stakes investigative reporting around unsolved crimes, systemic failures, and justice reform. Across episodes, listeners are treated to meticulous, evidence-driven storytelling that pairs relentless journalism with expert commentary from forensic scientists, legal professionals, and victims' families. The show stands out for its long-form, deeply sourced approach to controversial cases, often focusing on lab failures, double jeopardy, and potential avenues for reopening investigations. A consistent thread is accountability—holding institutions to account, while highlighting human impact on victims and communities. The format leans into thorough interviews, extensive documentation, and powerful narrative momentum, ... more
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2. The Teacher's Trial
3. The Poisoned Wife
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Recent guests on Shandee's Story include:
1. Hedley Thomas
2. Carina Berger
3. Mick Fuller
4. Kelly Slater Regan
5. Margaret Yates
6. Shana Blackburn
7. Vicki Blackburn
8. Shanna Blackburn
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