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Witness Season 4: Perfect Alibi
Three police investigations and two coronial inquests have failed to find out what happened to Leslie Ball, who vanished more than 30 years ago. Investigative reporters Jo Townsend and Callum Denness have spent two years trying to unravel what happened to the war veteran and grandfather as part of news.... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

The grave of the prime suspect in the 1993 murder of WWII veteran Les Ball is empty, after his body was surreptitiously dug up and cremated. The bizarre revelation forms the centrepiece of this final episode, throwing a dramatic final twist into a th... more
Brian "The Skull" Murphy claims David Phillips confessed to Les Ball’s murder. As we investigate the Skull’s testimony, we uncover the ultimate deception: David wasn't the decorated hero he claimed to be, but a master forger hiding a history of viole... more
A breakthrough shatters years of silence as cold-case detective Liz McNaughton uncovers an alleged confession made by former police officer David Phillips regarding the murder of his father-in-law, Les Ball. We re-examine the contradictory timelines ... more
Les Ball’s final days were fraught with financial tension and an unhappy living arrangement centred around tens of thousands of dollars allegedly owed to him by his son-in-law, a former Victorian police detective. In this episode, we trace the convol... more
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Loved this. Very informative, like the different angles, perspectives. Shame no one has found the body - such heartbreaking for his daughter. Greed - happens in all families.
The pig and fox theory is ridiculous… wild pigs usually stay habitable to an area… yes foxes roam… but they both can’t digest materials like a costume. There would be evidence locally if that was the case. You guys have done a great job being non biased, and just providing facts. There are tin foil groups everywhere, but I do believe the little man was abducted. For some reason people forget about Daniel.
Just listened to season 4. I’ve never listened to this podcast before but really enjoyed the twists and turns and the deep dive into the investigation
As someone who lived in Townsville nothing in this podcast that’s new it’s all from the paper from years ago
Yawn
Nah.
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Investigative narratives focused on high-stakes topics, from long-running true crime cases to the inner workings of the adult entertainment industry and its headline-making figures. Episodes blend archival reporting, contemporary interviews, and industry context to illuminate how fame, money, and ethics intersect with crime, policing, and media dynamics. Across seasons, expect rigorous sourcing, controversial subjects, and a willingness to challenge public narratives, often with first-hand perspectives from insiders, publicists, and sometimes those directly affected by the cases. This show stands out for its willingness to tackle ethically complex stories and to illuminate systemic issues behind sensational headlines, making it likely to ap... more
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1. Christine Phillips
2. Brian Murphy
3. Bill Nash
4. Tony Hoyer
5. Liz McNaughton
6. Leanne Phillips
7. David Phillips
8. Le-Chelle Ball
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