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Sodeman: The Schoolgirl Strangler

chewlikebuggery productions
Arnold Sodeman
Victoria Police
Hazel Wilson
Erin Patterson
Leongatha
Mena Griffiths
Great Depression
Molly Deane
Frederick Wilson
Melbourne
Australia
Tuberculosis
Inverloch Beach Carnival
Ethel Belshaw
Mina Griffiths
June Rushmer
Katherine Kovacic
Narelle Fraser
True Crime
Serial Killers

In the quiet farming town of Leongatha, a modern-day murder mystery gripped the world—the shocking case of Erin Patterson, convicted of poisoning three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal. But long before this tragedy, another sinister figure lurked in the shadows of the same small Victorian farming community. Join journalist Matt Dunn, along with true-crime author Katherine Kovacic and former d... more

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The case of Leongatha's Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farmin... more

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The case of Leongatha's Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farmin... more

The case of Leongatha's Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farmin... more

The case of Leongatha's Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farmin... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Watson-Munro
Criminal psychologist and author
Co-host of the True Crime Podcast, Motive and Method
Episode: ORIGIN STORY (Episode 6)
Katherine Kovacic
True-crime author and expert on Arnold Sodeman
Episode: MENA (Episode 1)
Narelle Fraser
Former Victoria Police detective and current host of the podcast Narelle Fraser Interviews
Episode: MENA (Episode 1)

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Matt Dunn
Journalist and host who anchors investigative storytelling and interviews with subject-matter experts
Katherine Kovacic
True-crime author and expert commentator who provides historical and literary context to cases
Narelle Fraser
Former Victoria Police detective offering investigative insights and jurisdictional context

Reviews

3.4 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Torturous

    What is the dreary commentary?! The women are ok but ol mates taken a leaf out of Dredley Thomas’ book

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Maxtopia
    Australia24 days ago
  • Wouldn’t bother

    As soon as I heard the acknowledgment at the beginning that was enough for me .

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NT Bushie
    Australiaa month ago
  • Nope

    Umm nope just nope - terrible. Commentary

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KirstenHaw
    Australiaa month ago
  • Such a great topic and terrible interviewer

    This would have taken 2 episodes if they cut out the interviewers ‘ummm’ ‘ahhhh’ and pauses.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jddddda
    Australia3 months ago
  • Grim Times and Grim Crimes

    There’s a whole mythology around hill country hiding dark, brooding, violent secrets amidst the still and calm of green peaks and rolling valleys. If you look a little closer, the hills inevitably seem to be claiming back what humans build there. Underlying this story of a man with a sick, evil compulsion, and his innocent victims amidst the dire poverty of the depression years, is the haunted dreams of these restless, sleeping hills.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StanHellson
    Australia4 months ago

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Some listeners find interview segments slow or repetitive, but others appreciate the nuanced storytelling.
Thoughtful, well-researched true-crime history, though pacing can be uneven for some listeners.
Strong expert panel adds credibility and depth to complex cases.

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#134
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Apple Podcasts
#191
New Zealand/True Crime

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A deep-dive true crime show focused on a notorious 1930s Australian killer and the shadow he cast on a modern farming community. Episodes blend crime psychology, historical context, and investigative storytelling with expert guests, including crime writers and former law enforcement, to explore motives, social dynamics, and justice. The series stands out for its historical angle on serial crime, meticulous archival detail, and reflective commentary on victims and community impact, making it a compelling listen for fans of true crime history and forensic analysis.

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