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Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook Story
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15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania.
One night after a minor disagreement with her family she left home. The next morning, she was found dead hanging from a tree on the main road into the town.
The family don’t believe she took her own life.
This series delves into the family's view of the police investigation, the witness that was last to see Eden Alive, missing evidence, new information and a tiny town with a dark secret.
This is 'Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook Story'
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The Gary Devine Files: What 61 Secret Pages Reveal
4d ago00:37:11Tap to summarizeFor 15 years, Tasmania Police said the matter was investigated. Now, after months of Right to Information requests, Badge of Betrayal has obtained 61 pages of internal investigation files that have never been publicly examined in full. Inside those documents are admissions from police officers who contacted escort services, records showing one officer made 34 contacts with prostitutes over a two-month period, evidence that an officer lied during the investigation, and an Integrity Commission intervention that forced Tasmania Police to reopen the case. Then, in a Badge of Betrayal exclusive, a former correctional officer who worked inside Risdon Prison speaks publicly for the first time. After listening to this podcast, they contacted us with an account of conversations they say they had with Gary Devine while he was behind bars information they reported through official prison channels years ago but have never shared publicly until now. This is one of the most significant episodes we've released. A Parliamentary Inquiry has now been established into Tasmania Police's responses to allegations of officer misconduct, including the handling of the Paul Reynolds matter. The Committee is inviting submissions from members of the public, current and former police officers, victims, witnesses and anyone with information relevant to the inquiry. Submissions close on 4 September 2026. For more information or to make a submission, visit: https://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/committees/house-of-assembly/standing-committees/government-administration-committee-b/inquiries/inquiry-into-tasmania-police-responses-to-allegations-of-officer-misconductSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Breaking News - From Tasmania
3w ago00:15:44Tap to summarizeIn breaking news from Tasmania, parliament has announced an Inquiry into Tasmania Police responses to allegations of officer misconduct. It will look at The adequacy of systems, processes and oversight arrangements for responding to allegations of serious misconduct within Tasmania Police, including sexual misconduct and family violence; The culture of Tasmania Police in relation to matters or allegations of misconduct; The response from Tasmania Police and the Tasmanian Government to the Paul Reynolds matter including the limited scope of inquiry into his conduct prior to the Weiss Review, and the decision to hold a police funeral; and Any other related matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Fresh Calls for a New Reynolds Inquiry - Bonus Episode
Jun 1600:21:00Tap to summarizeIn the this fast tracked new episode, On Thursday Feb 12th - The Greens have called for a Parliamentary Inquiry into theReynolds matter after fresh information from the Badge of Betrayal podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Another Officer Comes Forward
Jun 1000:21:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode a second current serving police officer comes forward. They attended Reynolds funeral and have their own experience inside Taspol. We also explore the links between Reynolds, James Griffin and the U-turn program that ran between 2003- 2013 in Tasmania. For clarity Mission Australia delivered the U Turn program as a contracted provider within a government-led youth justice initiative. The allegations discussed in this episode relate to former police officers and individuals, not Mission Australia or its staff. Mission Australia did not employ Paul Reynolds and had no role in supervising his conduct.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →A Family Member Speaks
May 2700:20:41Tap to summarizeUp until now, we haven’t been able to secure an interview with a family member of Reynolds — but in this episode, that changes. Speaking under the protection of anonymity, a verified source takes us inside the Reynolds family unit, offering rare insight into what was happening behind closed doors. We also speak with Tom Wallace-Pannell from Maliganis Edwards Johnson, the lawyer representing victim-survivors of Reynolds’ offending across decades in Tasmania. You can contact them here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Keys to Every Club Room
May 2000:24:57Tap to summarizeThis episode exposes how youth sport and positions of authority were used as gateways to abuse in Tasmania for Reynolds and others. Through the Weiss Review, survivor testimony, and a firsthand account from a former player, we examine how trust, reputation, and police power created unchecked access to children — and a culture of silence inside change rooms. We also investigate the U-Turn program and the unresolved questions surrounding those involved. Mission Australia delivered the U Turn program as a contracted provider within a government-led youth justice initiative. The allegations discussed in this episode relate to former police officers and individuals, not Mission Australia or its staff. Mission Australia did not employ Paul Reynolds and had no role in supervising his conduct. If this episode is triggering, please pause and seek support. Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au If you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at podshape@proton.meSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →What's Next?
May 1900:29:24Tap to summarizeThanks to the hundreds of emails we’ve received about this case, many people have been asking what’s next for Jason and Amanda, what’s happening with the case, and whether there have been any new developments. In this episode, we take you through the full picture of the outstanding questions, the key issues still unresolved, and what could happen next in the search for answers about what happened to Edey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Briefing Note
May 1300:26:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we examine how institutions respond when serious allegations emerge inside their own ranks. Drawing on Right to Information documents, parliamentary records and broadcast interviews, we trace the timeline that led to a full police funeral for the late Paul Reynolds in September 2018 at a time when professional standards investigations were already underway. This is not a story about assigning personal blame, but about process, timing and decision-making, and how actions taken in the moment can be judged very differently years later. If this episode is triggering, please pause and seek support. Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au If you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at podshape@proton.meSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Breaking The Silence
May 600:40:52Tap to summarizeTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of alleged child sexual abuse and institutional violence. Some content may be distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Support resources are listed in the show notes. In this episode of Badge of Betrayal, we return to Alysha, the whistleblower who helped expose abuse at Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre. For the first time, we also hear from a former detainee, now an adult, who speaks anonymously about his experiences inside the centre. His voice has been altered and identifying details removed. This conversation was approached with care, expert guidance, and a clear public-interest purpose. It explores power, accountability, and the lasting impact of institutional failure while centring the courage it takes to speak when silence once felt safer. If this episode is triggering, please pause and seek support. Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au If you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at podshape@proton.meSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Seven Referrals...but what now? - Another Episode from Badge of Betrayal
Apr 2900:22:17Tap to summarizeThanks for listening to Our Little Edey, regular listeners will know the background of Paul Reynolds the disgraced police officer who helped investigate Eden's death. Many of you have asked if we could share more of the show in this feed some over the next few weeks, we will share the most relevant to the Eden Westbrook story. To hear all the episodes, you can follow the show on the app your listening to now - it’s called Badge of Betrayal Seven referrals. Five known to police before 2024. Two still active. As insiders speak anonymously and integrity reforms are proposed, the question remains: does Tasmania need a Commission of Inquiry to uncover what still hasn’t been told? If you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at podshape@proton.me If you’d like to hear episodes ad-free and early, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. If this episode has raised difficult feelings for you, support is available: You can have your say on the Integrity Commission Amended Bill Proposal hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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