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Australian True Crime
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Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.
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A Needle in the Haystack: Finding Anna Jenkins *Re-Issue*
3d ago01:19:30Summary readyWhen Greg Jenkins' mother, Anna, vanished in Malaysia, local authorities provided little to no assistance. Determined to uncover the truth, Greg launched his own investigation and ultimately found Anna's remains. But the discovery only deepened the mystery surrounding her disappearance and the subsequent inaction of Malaysian authorities. This episode was originally released in January 2025. Anna's family continues to fight for justice. You can keep up to date with their journey on social media here: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. You can donate to and support Greg's cause by visiting his GoFundMe here. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest: Greg Jenkins Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from ABC News. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
SummaryShould Victims Be The Focus In Court?
6d ago00:46:56Summary readyAfter surviving a violent stranger attack, Sarah Lavis reflects on her experience as a victim and what it revealed about the gap between how the criminal justice system works and how it is understood by those outside it. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Sarah Lavis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
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Shortcut: Should Victims Be The Focus In Court?
6d ago00:15:06Summary readyThis is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. After surviving a violent stranger attack, Sarah Lavis reflects on her experience as a victim and what it revealed about the gap between how the criminal justice system works and how it is understood by those outside it. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Sarah Lavis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
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True Crime Tonight: Full Show (07/06/26)
1w ago00:21:03Summary readyThis week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Don't F**K with Cats The Netflix documentary "The Crash" The international influence of the Ndrangheta mafia with journalist, Sanne de Boer Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6–7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on Speakpipe here. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 GET IN TOUCH:Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
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Shortcut: Living Among the Mafia - ATC International
1w ago00:35:01Summary readyWhen Sanne de Boer bought a rundown house in southern Italy, she thought she'd found a bargain in a beautiful village. Instead, she found herself living in a community where the influence of the 'Ndrangheta, one of the world's most powerful mafia organisations, touched every aspect of daily life. Sanne joins us to discuss her book The New Mafia and what she learned living in the shadow of Italy's most powerful criminal empire. You can purchase your copy of The New Mafia here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Sanne de Boer Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
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Shortcut: Living Among the Mafia - ATC International
1w ago00:12:37Summary readyThis is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. When Sanne de Boer bought a rundown house in southern Italy, she thought she'd found a bargain in a beautiful village. Instead, she found herself living in a community where the influence of the 'Ndrangheta, one of the world's most powerful mafia organisations, touched every aspect of daily life. Sanne joins us to discuss her book The New Mafia and what she learned living in the shadow of Italy's most powerful criminal empire. You can purchase your copy of The New Mafia here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Sanne de Boer Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
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The Nancy Guthrie Case with Nancy Grace and Ann Burgess - ATC International
2w ago00:30:57Summary readyThe disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, has become one of America's most closely watched missing persons cases.US media superstar Nancy Grace joins the show to discuss the case, before Dr. Ann Burgess, one of the pioneering behavioural science experts whose work helped inspire the profiling work seen in Mindhunter, offers her expert analysis of the investigation. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guests: Nancy Grace and Ann Burgess Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
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Shortcut: The Nancy Guthrie Case with Nancy Grace and Ann Burgess - ATC International
2w ago00:13:09Summary readyThis is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, has become one of America's most closely watched missing persons cases.US media superstar Nancy Grace joins the show to discuss the case, before Dr. Ann Burgess, one of the pioneering behavioural science experts whose work helped inspire the profiling work seen in Mindhunter, offers her expert analysis of the investigation. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guests: Nancy Grace and Ann Burgess Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
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True Crime Tonight: Full Show (31/05/26)
2w ago00:19:51Summary readyThis week on True Crime Tonight: We listen to a listener's speakpipe Discuss the Netflix documentary series Into the Deep Speak with Nancy Grace about the case of Nancy Guthrie Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6–7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on Speakpipe here. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 GET IN TOUCH:Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
SummaryThe Goldfields Murders of 1926
3w ago00:37:24Summary readyIn 1926, Detective Inspector John Walsh and Detective Sergeant Alexander Pitman were murdered while investigating gold thieves near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. This sparked one of Australia's biggest manhunts after their bodies were found in a disused mine shaft. Joining us to unpack this case is Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Michael Adams Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
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