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Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook Story
Hosted by Podshape · EN
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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A Family Member Speaks
2w ago00:20:41Tap 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
3w ago00:24:57Tap 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?
3w ago00:28:57Tap 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
4w ago00:26:37Tap 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.
Transcribe →The Funeral Plans - Another Episode from Badge of Betrayal our new podcast
Apr 2200:30:41Tap 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 In this episode, we examine how Paul Reynolds’ police honours funeral was approved. Through Right to Information documents, we look at how the decision was made, who was involved, and what was known at the time. The episode also returns to the final sitting day in Parliament, where Dr Rosalie Woodruff raised further questions about unresolved issues surrounding Reynolds and the institutional response to his conduct before and after his death. Using official records and parliamentary proceedings, this episode continues our examination of how decisions were made and why key questions remain unanswered. This episode references extracts from official Right to Information documents and parliamentary proceedings. These materials are presented for context only. No wrongdoing is alleged 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: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Friends in Dark Places - Another Episode from our new Podcast Badge of Betrayal
Apr 800:33:41Tap to summarizeThanks for listening to Our Little Edey, regular listeners will know the background of Paul Reynolds the disgraced cop 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 - its called Badge of Betrayal In this episode, we hear from a current serving Tasmanian police officer a man who spent nearly his entire career working alongside Reynolds. Using a voice actor to protect his identity, he describes Reynolds as he knew him: the outgoing, blokey colleague who could charm a room of young men, the officer who became increasingly absent as he climbed the ranks, and the man whose behaviour now looks disturbingly like grooming hiding in plain sight. He also walks us into the world of Ashley Youth Detention Centre the blind spots, the “cowboy” culture, the friendships between staff and Reynolds, and why he believes it is almost impossible that Reynolds never accessed the centre or its vulnerable boys. Alongside testimony from a whistleblower who worked inside Ashley, this chapter exposes the overlap between policing, youth detention, and community institutions that enabled Reynolds to move freely for decades. It raises the questions no one has been able to answer: who knew what, who looked away, and why so many of Reynolds’ behaviors were minimised or ignored. If you’d like to hear episodes ad-free and early, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. If you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at podshape@proton.me If this episode has raised difficult feelings for you, support is available: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jason and Amanda ... Still Hurting
Mar 2300:25:18Tap to summarize***This episode contains strong language and discusses themes that may be confronting for some listeners.We’ve chosen to include these moments as they were said, because they reflect the raw emotion and reality of what this family has experienced.” It’s been more than a decade since Eden’s death but for her family, nothing about this has settled. In this episode, we return to Jason and Amanda as they open up about where things stand today from building a new home with their own hands, to the ongoing toll of rumours, online attacks, and a community that remains deeply divided. You’ll hear the anger that still sits just beneath the surface… frustration at misinformation, at people questioning their story, and at a system they believe still hasn’t delivered answers. At the same time, there are moments of strength of rebuilding, of family, and of a refusal to be silenced after all these years. This is a raw and unfiltered conversation about what it’s like to keep going… when the truth still feels out of reach. If you want to hear our new podcast Badge of Betrayal you can follow the show on Apple Podcasts or SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →New Claims, Old Questions
Jan 1200:14:38Tap to summarizeNew online comments reignite debate around Eden’s death. We revisit witness accounts, examine public records, and separate what’s known from what remains unresolved. If you want to listen to our new podcast around disgraced police officer Paul Reynolds follow the show Listen to Badge of Betrayal here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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