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The Adam Shand Collection

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Mr Cruel
Melbourne
Victoria Police
Karmein Chan Case
Connie Amaro
Ringwood
FBI
Spectrum Task Force
Normie Lee
Perth, Australia

Adam Shand is one of Australia’s best known investigative journalists, covering the biggest crime stories and mysteries of the past 40 years. The Adam Shand collection brings together his biggest hits and memories plus new investigations into the shadowy netherworld of crime and justice.

Season 1 is Creating Mr Cruel is on in Apple podcast Subscription from Monday June 22nd.

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Connie Armaro was a devoted wife, grandmother, and the heart of a close-knit Italian family. Then she vanished.

Four days later, her body was discovered hidden beneath branches in a pine plantation north of Perth. She had been strangled. More than ... more

Detectives revisit the murder of Karmein Chan and uncomfortable questions emerge about the investigation's early focus. Was too much attention placed on one theory while other leads—including John Chan's business dealings and criminal associates—were... more

Thirteen-year-old Nicole Lynas was abducted from her family home and held captive for 50 terrifying hours. Her detailed account gave police vital clues—but it also exposed troubling differences between her attacker and the man described in earlier ca... more

For 18 hours, ten-year-old Sharon Wills was held captive inside a stranger’s home—blindfolded, restrained and unable to know where she was. In this episode, Adam Shand reconstructs her abduction and the earlier Lower Plenty attack, as police begin to... more

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George Hatelyn
Former Victoria Police tactical leader, Special Operations Group
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Episode: Ep 5 - The Father, the Underworld, and the Suspect Who Wasn't
Marjorie Firth
Neighbor in the street who witnessed routines and movements around the Lees' home
Private resident
Episode: Ep 5 - The Father, the Underworld, and the Suspect Who Wasn't
Ken Firth
Neighbor and close associate of the Firth residence; provided recollections about the street
Private resident
Episode: Ep 5 - The Father, the Underworld, and the Suspect Who Wasn't
Jeff Branch
Detective, Major Crime Squad, Victoria Police
Victoria Police
Episode: Ep 4 - Was Mr Cruel Really One Man?
Stuart Cooper
Ex-police detective, Spectrum Taskforce
Spectrum Taskforce
Episode: Ep 4 - Was Mr Cruel Really One Man?
Tim Watson Munro
Criminal psychologist
Episode: Ep 4 - Was Mr Cruel Really One Man?

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Adam Shand
Investigative journalist and host guiding narrative across episodes; associated with archival and contemporary crime investigations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Best in the Business

    Adam is the best Crime Journalist Author in Australia and this is another first class production .

    Apple Podcasts
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    Spur22
    Australiaa month ago

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Quality guests and archival materials are frequently highlighted as strengths.
The show's thorough approach to controversial cases earns trust with a crime-reporting audience.
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The host's investigative instincts and ability to connect disparate clues stand out.

Chart Rankings

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#134
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#23
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#77
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#159
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#239
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#244
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What is The Adam Shand Collection about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on long-running, high-profile crime investigations in Australia, with a strong emphasis on cold cases, investigative process, and the storytelling craftsmanship behind true crime journalism. Across episodes, the host guides meticulous reconstructions of cases like Mr Cruel and related Melbourne investigations, weaving survivor perspectives, police methodologies, archival reporting, and forensic angles to illuminate how investigations unfold, how media coverage shapes public perception, and where early decisions shaped outcomes. The narrative style is introspective and evidence-driven, often spotlighting how new forensic insights or shifting narratives alter understanding of complex crimes. It's particularly noteworthy fo... more

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