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Poisoned
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An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny.
Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.
The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding.
In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story.
Could this be a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Did social media create a monster—or reveal one?
Join us as we speak with friends, family, anonymous sources, and experts to uncover the truth.
10episodes
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The Dad Speaks... to us
Oct 1400:12:40Tap to summarizeIn a recent episode of A Current Affair, the partner of the woman at the center of the allegations spoke publicly for the first time. However, back in February 2025, he also spoke with us, sharing in greater detail why he believes he no longer has access to his children, how he’s coping, and what life has been like since. In this episode, we also provide an update on the case so far and look ahead to the next court date for the accused influencer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →A New Court Update June 23rd 2025
Jun 2400:12:21Tap to summarizeOn June 23rd, 2025, a new court mention for the woman at the centre of the allegations. In this episode, we hear new information about a pill seized from the hospital — now sent for DNA testing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →News, A New Court Update and an Expert
May 5, 202500:34:36Tap to summarizeIn this new episode we update you on why we have been slow to update episodes, as well as new information from the latest court mention in this case from Monday, April 28th, 2025. We also speak to an expert in social media, Kirra Pendergast—founder and Chief HopePunk of Safe on Social. With 30+ years in cybersecurity and digital safety, she gives an expert's view on keeping our kids safe on social. You can find out more here: https://www.safeonsocial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →It's Time To Talk
Mar 31, 202500:26:43Tap to summarizeThe debate is heating up online — should children be featured on social media or used as influencers to grow an audience? Where’s the line between sharing and exploiting? In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Ruby Franke and explore other headline-making stories from around the world, raising tough questions about parenting, profit, and the price of internet fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Keeping the Kids Safe
Mar 3, 202500:18:12Tap to summarizeYou can now watch the first episode on Youtube Watch here This episode discusses broader issues in child protection and does not relate to any current court proceedings.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Breaking -Day In Court
Jan 17, 202500:25:33Tap to summarizeYou can now watch the first episode on Youtube Watch here In this update episode, we head to the first mention of the women who was arrested yesterday over allegations that she drugged her one-year-old child to gain money and followers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →BREAKING - Arrested and Charged
Jan 16, 202500:23:53Tap to summarizeYou can now watch the first episode on Youtube Watch here Today, the 16th of January 2025, police arrested and charged a Sunshine Coast woman with 11 counts of criminal charges, one of them being torture of a 1-year-old child. In this episode, we bring you the full police media conference and the moment she was arrested. We discuss what's likely to happen next and her court date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy?
Dec 15, 202400:22:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we delve deep into the case of a woman at the centre of chilling allegations. Is she suffering from the mysterious and debilitating condition known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. To provide expert insights, we sit down with renowned criminal psychologist Tim Watson Munro, whose extensive experience in criminal psychology offers a unique perspective on whether these actions stem from a complex psychological illness or an inherent monstrous nature. Tim breaks down the signs, motivations, and psychological profiles that can help us understand the true nature of individuals who have this syndrome. You can also get in touch with us at podcastpoisoned@gmail.com To sign the petition to ask for reform in the privacy law regarding online child content, Click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Filters, Followers, and Allegations
Nov 26, 202400:28:55Tap to summarizeYou can now watch this episode on Youtube Watch here In this first episode, we delve into the background of the case that has dominated our social feeds—who they are, the allegations against them, and what led to this shocking story. You can also get in touch with us at podcastpoisoned@gmail.com To sign the petition to ask for reform in the privacy law regarding online child content, Click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Introducing - Poisoned
Nov 21, 202400:02:24Tap to summarizeAn Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny. Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick. The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding. ISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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