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True Crime Conversations

Mamamia Podcasts
Domestic Violence
Australia
True Crime
Murder
Mental Health
Mamamia
Sexual Abuse
Lindsay Clancy
South Australia
Belle Gibson
New South Wales Police
Snowtown Murders
Trauma
Child Abuse
Sexual Assault
The Truth
Melbourne
John Wayne Gacy
New South Wales
Bronwyn Winfield

True Crime Conversations explores the world's most notorious crimes by speaking to the people who know the most about them. Hosted by Gemma Bath.

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In October 2003, newlyweds Gabe and Tina Watson travelled from Alabama to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef for their dream honeymoon. Just 11 days after their wedding, the couple prepared to dive the SS Yongala shipwreck, one of the world’s most famous... more

In March 2019, journalist Justine van der Leun sat in a New York courtroom for the murder trial of Nicole Addimando. After years of abuse, Nikki had shot and killed the father of her two young children after he violently raped her. As the prosecution... more

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In October 1992, 12-year-old Rhianna Barreau disappeared.

On the day she went missing it was school holidays, and Rhianna had spent the morning wandering to the local shops to buy her American pen pal a Christmas card. When her mother got home at ... more

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In November 2013, Dr Dominique Lee arrived at the Sydney apartment of her mentor, Professor John Kearsley, for dinner. He was head of radiation oncology at St George Hospital, and he had been guiding her as she prepared to become a specialist consult... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Brice
Journalist at ABC News looking back at the case
ABC News
Episode: The Disappearance Of 12-year-old Rhianna Barreau [re-release]
Dominique Lee
Doctor who was assaulted by a supervisor and later convicted
Medical professional, author
Episode: A Doctor Was Assaulted By Her Boss. She Knows She's Not The Only One
Neil Mercer
Award-winning crime reporter and author of Falsely Convicted
Mercer books / crime reporting
Episode: Josephine Greensill Was Wrongly Convicted Of Assaulting Her Students
Paul Warren
Father of Elly Warren, investigator and author
Private individual advocating for Elly Warren case
Episode: For 10 Years Paul Has Been Hunting His Daughter's Killer
Jeremy Pudney
Journalist and author on Snowtown case
Nine News / Author of Snowtown, The Bodies in Barrels Murders
Episode: UPDATE: One Of The Snowtown Murderers Is A Free Man
Lucy Ballenden
Mamamia writer and guest discussing the show's storylines
Mamamia
Episode: As ‘Below Deck’ Airs Something Sinister Was Happening Behind The Scenes
Eliza Barr
Daily Telegraph reporter and court specialist discussing the legal case
Daily Telegraph
Episode: As ‘Below Deck’ Airs Something Sinister Was Happening Behind The Scenes
Kevin Reddington
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer
Massachusetts court defense team
Episode: The Lindsay Clancy Trial Mini Series: The Verdict
Zoe Watts
Survivor of drug-facilitated rape by her husband
Episode: Zoe’s Husband Drugged Her Evening Tea. For Years He Assaulted Her While She Slept

Host

Gemma Bath
Host of True Crime Conversations

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • First ep

    Listen to the first episode, from 2019, and I'm absolutely obsessed with this show. After test driving a few new for me shows this is by far the best and the other ones piled in comparison will keep this one in my regular rotation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnonyCrat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wanted to listen but…

    Read the reviews. No thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NikkiPonce
    United Statesa month ago
  • Kai’s story

    Oh my god it was painful listening to this guy saying he’d forgotten then suddenly remembering. Spitting rubbish from new age pseudo psychology. I can’t

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kaaaazzaaa
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great stories and wonderful presentation

    I really enjoy Gemma’s presentation style and always find she asks probing, thoughtful and insightful questions of the guests. This is one of my must listen weekly podcasts and would highly recommend to anyone interested in true crime. IMO, this is one of the best podcasts in the MamaMia stable!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thisisjustjane
    Australia2 months ago
  • Just a witness

    Not sure about this one; he was found not guilty but the general discussion was that he was.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rach Van Pelt
    Australia2 months ago

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Thoughtful, compassionate storytelling with strong interviews.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#136
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#50
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#167
Canada/True Crime
Spotify
#67
Australia/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#11
Australia/True Crime
Spotify
#200
Australia/Trending

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Doctor Was Assaulted By Her Boss. She Knows She's Not The Only One
Q: How did the aftermath affect your career and mental health?
She discusses ongoing trauma, PTSD symptoms, nightmares, and a determination to continue working in medicine while navigating the political and social fallout within the hospital system.
A Doctor Was Assaulted By Her Boss. She Knows She's Not The Only One
Q: What was it like when you first met the person who would become your abuser?
She describes an intuitive sense of unease and a sense that his behavior, especially his touch and grooming comments, was inappropriate, which she initially dismissed but later recognized as warning signs.
The Disappearance Of 12-year-old Rhianna Barreau [re-release]
Q: What kinds of leads did the police pursue, and how did they approach the investigation in the early days?
Brice explains that police received hundreds to thousands of tips and conducted extensive door-to-door inquiries, established an operation in the area, and faced competing demands from simultaneous emergencies in the city, all while trying to verify credible leads.
The Disappearance Of 12-year-old Rhianna Barreau [re-release]
Q: Bec, can you paint the picture for us? What kind of world did Rhianna grow up in?
Rebecca Brice describes a suburban 1992 Adelaide with a close-knit community, outlining the daily routines and normalcy before the disappearance, which helps contextualize the case and the shock of her vanishing.
Josephine Greensill Was Wrongly Convicted Of Assaulting Her Students
Q: What broader lessons does this episode offer about justice and reform?
The conversation underscores the need for rigorous expert input, accountability for prosecutorial decisions, and a fair, timely path to compensation for those wrongly convicted, along with a critique of how common sense is misapplied in courtrooms.

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Frequently Asked Questions About True Crime Conversations

What is True Crime Conversations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with people closest to high-profile crimes, including forensic experts, survivors, journalists, and advocates. Episodes span from forensic pathology insights and cross-border crime cases to survivor resilience, policy debates, and systemic reform, often balancing difficult subject matter with compassionate storytelling. A notable strength is giving voice to both victims and perpetrators where appropriate, along with unpacking legal and investigative processes, media dynamics, and broader societal implications. Listeners can expect rigorous context, practical takeaways for families and professionals, and a focus on prevention, accountability, and reform. The format often combines expert analysis with... more

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Recent guests on True Crime Conversations include:

1. Rebecca Brice
2. Dominique Lee
3. Neil Mercer
4. Paul Warren
5. Jeremy Pudney
6. Lucy Ballenden
7. Eliza Barr
8. Kevin Reddington

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