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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, victims, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life. Join our ATC EMAIL LIST Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/ ...
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Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.
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We're two Mums living in Edinburgh who are obsessed with true crime and mysterious happenings, so obsessed we decided to start a podcast! Each month we take turns to tell stories from our homelands - Effie Scottish born and bred where haggis is NOT actually an animal and Marti from the land down under where no prawns have ever been thrown on a barbie, it needs to be said! So, if you want polished, professional true crime then this is not for you, maybe try Casefile. But if you love true crim ...
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After 25 years working in homicide, former Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin is sitting down across the interview room table from cops, crims, addicts, victims, small-time cheats and big-town lawyers, asking them to share their stories. One of the country’s most successful podcasts, I Catch Killers reveals the reality of life and death inside the justice system. Gary talks about the big things with an open mind - good and evil, hope and suffering, joy, tragedy - and redemption. I Catch ...
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An investigative podcast hosted by ABC journalist Rachael Brown, Trace examines the fractures in Australia's criminal justice system, and the decades-long ripples they have caused.
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They're the crimes that continue to haunt grieving family members and the wider community - cold case murders. Cold Case Western Australia is the official podcast of WA Police Force which examines unsolved murders. The series includes in-depth interviews with detectives investigating the cases, and with family members of the victims. Cold Case Western Australia is hosted by Neil Poh - a veteran crime reporter and a former media advisor for WA Police Force. The series has been commissioned as ...
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On a scratchy recording made in a Melbourne hotel room above a casino, a man admits to committing murder. But as journalist Alicia Bridges investigates the man on the tape known as Mr Big, she finds herself in a world of lies and subterfuge, where very few things are as they seem. The recording leads her deep inside an international controversy, to a world of secrets that powerful institutions don't want revealed. Mr Big is the latest season of Unravel, the ABC's award-winning true crime pod ...
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Created by Michael Adams, author of The Murder Squad and Hanging Ned Kelly, Forgotten Australia delves deep into bloody crimes, dark histories, unsolved mysteries, eccentric personalities and bizarre happenings that are almost always stranger than fiction. Each episode brings to life people and events that were once known to everyone but are now barely remembered by anyone. Based on intensive original research, Forgotten Australia is crafted with a novelist’s eye for character and detail to ...
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Scary and Interesting stories from around the world! These are the audio-only versions of the Scary Interesting YouTube Channel. However, the oldest six episodes have only ever been featured in podcast form and are not available anywhere else.
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It looked like a tragic industrial accident at first, but Bruce Saunders’ death was planned. It was a calculated murder orchestrated by his ex-partner, a grandmother from suburban Queensland – Sharon Graham. Investigative journalist Tara Cassidy has been following this case for years. She’ll tell the full story behind the crime, including the manipulation, greed, and control that had been going on for years, and the police investigation that unearthed the truth.
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They are the women who have brought down some of the nation's worst criminals and helped shape the face of policing in Australia. From deadly bombings to gangland clashes, hear the incredible true stories of our top female cops in five explosive tell-all interviews.
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Schmidty, Swanny and Clarky revisit crimes and run them through their jury of three, debating both sides of the case to agree an appropriate (if totally fictitious) sentence.
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The Epic Story of JFK Conspiracism. The true story of the Kennedy assassination -- and of all the untrue stories it left behind ...
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At 11.52pm on August 10, 2002, unassuming rugby fan David Breckenridge called his best friend from a phone box and told him he was on his way over to watch an international match on TV. Eight minutes later he was dead. The person, or persons, who stabbed and bashed the Sydney man to death the night after his 28th birthday remain at large. Investigative reporter Nicole Hogan's five-part true crime podcast series on the perplexing and brutal, unsolved murder of an ordinary guy.
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True Crime New Zealand is a kiwi based true crime podcast. It is storytelling based with no opinion, just facts. We are trying to give the big picture of these crimes with context as well as investigating what happened subsequently and how the crime affected the wider community of NZ. www.truecrimenz.com
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True Aussie Murders. Caffeinated. Join your host, Belinda Brady, as she takes a deep dive into some of the most gruesome, brutal, and unbelievable Australian murders over a cup of coffee...or two. Some murders are well known and are etched into Australia’s crime history, others not so much, but each as brutal and real as they come. Coffee not mandatory to listen to this fortnightly true crime podcast, but it certainly helps!
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Welcome to "Weird Crap in Australia," a podcast hosted by Holly and Matthew, a husband and wife team with a passion for all things strange and unusual in the land down under. Each episode, Holly, a trained historian, and Matthew, a pop-culture enthusiast, dive into the weird and wacky aspects of Australian history and society. From the colonial era to the present day, they explore topics such as aliens, monsters, ghosts, and true crime, uncovering the stories and legends that have fascinated ...
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Nominated for 4 Australian Podcast Awards, including 2019 Best Independent True Crime. Barney Black and Tara Sariban discuss the dark details of lesser know true crime stories from Australia and around the world. As avid listeners of true crime podcasts they aim to add to the conversation by talking about murders that haven't been done to death on other shows. Their humour comes from some rather unusual places but never at the expense of the victims or their families. Hosted on Acast. See ac ...
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From murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the Western Australia Police Force take you inside criminal investigations, rescues and even some of the more bizarre situations they've found themselves in. These officers have been granted special permission to speak very openly for this podcast only. You’ll be given access to operational information never heard before and will hear in detail how each case unfolds. These in-depth and completely unscripted conversat ...
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A real-time examination of the evidence & ensuing investigation into the double murder of Lorraine Wilson & Wendy Evans at Murphy’s Creek, Queensland in 1974.
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Someone, somewhere, knows something. Almost 38,000 missing people are reported to police every year in Australia; that’s one every 14 minutes. Some do not return home. For their families, it’s a never-ending nightmare. For police, the search for answers can sometimes last for decades. The Missing Australia exists to change this. Presented by former police officer Meni Caroutas, it aims to break new ground on these cold cases – because there’s always someone out there who knows what happened ...
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Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal
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The Australian Police Journal (APJ) is the country’s preeminent true crime and policing publication, and it has launched a monthly podcast series! Join host Jason Byrnes (jason@apjl.com.au) as he discusses new APJ articles as well as interviews authors and other people of note, about serious crimes, police history, contemporary developments in policing, and future initiatives. The 'APJ' and 'Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal' are produced by the Austra ...
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How a small team of reporters from a city best known for its churches and festivals uncovered a national shame.
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Claire Harvey and Yoni Bashan discuss the Sunday Telegraph's special investigation into the rise of one of Sydney's most feared gangsters, Farhad Qaumi.
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Once the proceedings begin, this podcast will bring you all the key updates from the case involving accused triple murderer, Erin Patterson, and an allegedly poisonous mushroom lunch. If and when the case proceeds to a full trial, we'll cover it daily. It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Erin Patterson, charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder, is now waiting for her day in court. She says she's innocent. The charges stem from a Beef Welli ...
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Daily Telegraph crime editor Mark Morri speaks with cold case detectives investigating the 1970 abduction disappearance of five-year-old Cheryl Grimmer from a beach in Wollongong. He also talks to Cheryl's brother Ricki about the trauma of growing up with the crime after taking his eyes off his sister for one minute.
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Cheryl and Nikki Druce are on a whistle stop tour of the weirdest corners of the universe. They’ll be stopping to learn about the craziest true crime cases in history, spooky paranormal activities, truly bonkers internet mythology, very convincing cults and much much more. So don't be a killer or join a cult... just be a Queen. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
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Each week, host John Hinson takes a look at weird, crazy, and forgotten stories from the history of humankind. He covers true crime, paranormal, and other strange stories and tries to put some humor into it, or maybe he's just an apathetic dick - that's up to you to decide.
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Don't you just love a crazy story? I do. Each episode of ESP covers those stories you just can't help but love. The stories that shock but are always real. They might be...true crime, survival, justice, kidnap, mayhem, madness, twisted. Sometimes the the outright weird. Always unbelievable. Join Barry as he walks you through the story he just can't get out of his head this week.
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For over 40 years now 60 Minutes has been Australia’s leading current affairs television program. In that time, we’ve witnessed and reported on the very best of this world, and also, the very worst. In this true crime podcast series, we’ll be looking back at some of our most significant investigations – the criminal cases that still stand out for us today. Join us as we feature the following five groundbreaking episodes: 1. Catching A Monster (Peter Scully) 2. Where Is Baby Tegan? (Keli Lane ...
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Inside the global cocaine industry, where profits are counted up in millions and losses measured out in murders. This worldwide investigation from The Times, Sunday Times and NewsCorp Australia, reveals how the drug business works like any multi-billion dollar corporation. Cocaine Inc. is hosted by Fiona Hamilton, chief reporter at The Times, David Collins, northern editor at The Sunday Times, and Stephen Drill, national correspondent at News Corp Australia. Follow so you never miss an episo ...
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An Australian true crime podcast based in Adelaide, city of churches and sinners.Adelaide has a reputation it can't seem to shake, the murder capital of Australia. This podcast has a distinctly laid back approach to the gruesome topics covered. Seeking to shed light on many under reported cases, the semi anonymous host flies solo most of the time with the occasional guest host, gin & tonic. The podcast is accidentally funny, and also has serious in your face feel that is truly Australian. Ne ...
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Elizabeth Allen and Jon Brooks share spooky stories from the world of monsters, aliens, the supernatural and true crime.
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South Australia Police have launched a podcast highlighting the trauma caused to all those affected by a fatal crash. For more information, head to https://www.police.sa.gov.au/your-safety/road-safety/road-safety-resources
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‘The Times Aren’t a Changing, They Have Changed’.
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Austranged is a fun and light hearted podcast uncovering the weird, unusual and deadly, historical and true crime stories across Australia. The podcast is hosted by Rachel, a classical flautist, Stevo a film enthusiast, Dave a retired police officer and Cal a history buff. Join them as they unpack some of Australia’s greatest and lesser known cases, whilst also talking a lot of shit.
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Catching you up on the biggest true crime cases in the news from Australia and around the world.
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Dead Wrong is the explosive untold story of the bizarre shooting of Jeffrey Brooks, where everything pointed to murder but family, friends and crime experts say a botched police investigation let a cold-blooded killer slip away. This is a special investigation by The Courier-Mail’s Kate Kyriacou and Peter Hall.
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Unravel the Earth's darkest truths. Let your host, Kendall Hudson, guide you into the dark & twisted tales told of true crime and the paranormal. New episodes weekly!
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Shortcut: Fighting Discrimination in Australia's Justice System
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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Our guest today brings a refreshing perspective on what's possible within our justice system when it's approached with equal amounts of skill and human compassion. George Newhouse is the CEO and the Principal Solici…
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When most of us travel, we make sure we have all we need, and if we forgot something we'll grab it when we get to our destination. Which is exactly what German tourist Joseph Schwab did when he arrived in Queensland, Australia in 1987. Except instead of stopping to buy a forgotten item like toothpaste, he stocked up on guns and ammunition. What hap…
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The Spooky Sleepover: Ghost Stories & Hauntings with Hannah and Suzie from Ghost Huns
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Get ready for a ghoulishly good time! Cheryl dishes all the behind-the-scenes gossip from the Wicked London premiere—green carpet glam, star-studded moments, and why this might just be the best movie ever made. 🌟 Then, things get spine-chilling as Nikki and Cheryl team up with Hannah and Suzie from Ghost Huns to swap ghost stories and uncover eerie…
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Shortcut: Inside Historical QLD Cases with a Police Veteran
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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. This is part one of a two part episode with our guest, Kate Pausina. Kate Pausina is a 23 year veteran of the Queensland Police Service. In the second instalment of this two part episode, Kate will tell us about the…
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Inside Historical QLD Cases with a Police Veteran
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This is part one of a two part episode with our guest, Kate Pausina. Kate Pausina is a 23 year veteran of the Queensland Police Service. In the second instalment of this two part episode, Kate will tell us about the negatives of her time with the cops experiences that led her to lodge a formal complaint in 2018 and more recently to contribute a cha…
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Andrew Podpinka was home alone on 4 March 1999 when he suffered multiple stab wounds that caused his death. Originally from Poland, Mr Podpinka lived with various health issues. His wife and daughter had gone shopping about 1.30pm that day, and a neighbour reported seeing Mr Podpinka at the front of his home about 2.45pm. When Mr Podpinka’s wife an…
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The Most Disturbing Unsolved Mystery In Hungarian History
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Ambient Songs: By CoAg https://www.youtube.com/@co.agmusic1823 Intro Theme by Swift Junai: https://www.instagram.com/swiftjunai/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6hf5nMJ8s6LJJfFR4OQ3lg https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PoG2b18MHocWZA8zQgWjO Writers and researchers: Jay Adams https://instagram.com/jayadamsdigital?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ== Rich F…
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Stalked to death: Laura Richards Pt.2
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From the horrific murder of Clare Bernal and the true story behind the notorious case of Dirty John to the Menendez brothers, Laura Richards breaks down the crimes that shocked the world. The criminal behavioural analyst spent years profiling serial killers and violent offenders, and now she’s sharing the overlooked dangers and red flags of these i…
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In 1966 a Queensland farmer thought he saw a UFO that left behind a real physical mark in some reeds. That sighting set off a chain of events that would haunt him for decades and leave a lot of unanswered questions. Host Danielle O'Neal goes from a mosquito-laden lagoon in far north Queensland to the Australian Government's classified UFO files, to…
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Send us a text This week we're going WAAAYYYY back in history with the stories of weird warriors Mithradates, Hastein, and Marcus Sergius. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John.…
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The sinister secrets of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield
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🔪 Unveiling Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield & His Chilling Legacy 🩸 We hope you've not had a big breakfast because this episode is NOT for the squeamish or faint of heart. This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are turning back the clock to 1957 Plainfield, Wisconsin to meet the infamous Butcher of Plainfield—Ed Gein. 😱 Discove…
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Episode 337 - The Thallium Craze of the 1950s Part 1
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In the 1950s, Australia was gripped by a bizarre and terrifying trend of thallium poisoning, one of the most sinister and mysterious poisoning cases in Australian history. Thallium, a highly toxic metal, was used in a range of household items, including rat poisons and insecticides, and became the weapon of choice for a number of perpetrators. The …
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Send us a text Hey guys, Episode 1 of UMC is here. I'm so happy to have you all along for the ride now. Buckle up. Let's solve this. Any particular angles in the case that catch your attention, let me know and I'll dive into those in subsequent episodes. If you have any questions or any information at all about the case, reach out: rewardofferedpod…
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Fighting Discrimination in Australia's Justice System
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Our guest today brings a refreshing perspective on what's possible within our justice system when it's approached with equal amounts of skill and human compassion. George Newhouse is the CEO and the Principal Solicitor of the National Justice Project. Its mission is to take strategic action to create a fair and equitable society that is free from d…
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Schmidty takes us to Alabama University where Amy Bishop gunned down her innocent colleagues one horrific afternoon. But wait, there's more....By trialbywine
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How dangerous killers are murdering in slow motion: Laura Richards Pt.1
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Dangerous predators are killing people in slow motion right in front of our eyes. It’s death by a thousand cuts that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late - but not to Laura Richards. The world renowned former New Scotland Yard criminal behavioural analyst has caught serial killers and violent rapists by getting inside their minds, saving lives …
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They’ll Never Hold Me – The Next Few Audiobook Chapters
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Please enjoy a second audiobook extract that continues the story of young Kevin John Simmonds, as he grows up in Griffith, grapples with the lure of criminality and gets a preview of his life in the saga of legendary Sydney characters Darcy Dugan and Ray ‘the Gunner’ Kelly. Buy the full audiobook here: https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/9781004181…
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This officer has dedicated his career to dealing with the worst kinds of offenders who have committed the worst kinds of crimes. People do bad things, and it takes a certain kind of person to investigate, interview and charge the worst of the worst. This job isn't for everyone, but you'll hear about the dedicated officers working every single day t…
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The Spooky Sleepover: Exploring Paranormal Stories with Kit and Rory from This Paranormal Life
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This week on The Spooky Sleepover, hosts Nikki and Chez welcome special guests Kit and Rory from the hit podcast This Paranormal Life. Join them as they unravel mysteries behind the legendary Somerton Man case, dive deep into the world of underwater UFOs (USOs), and uncover secrets about the real lost city of Akator. Listen for spine-chilling stori…
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Shortcut: The Controversial "Mr. Big" Police Technique
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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. On December 14, 2008, 37-year-old Mary Cook was found murdered in a burned down house on Darling Way, Narre Warren. Victoria Police launched a months-long covert operation, gaining a confession from 35-year-old Glen…
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The Controversial "Mr. Big" Police Technique
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On December 14, 2008, 37-year-old Mary Cook was found murdered in a burned down house on Darling Way, Narre Warren. Victoria Police launched a months-long covert operation, gaining a confession from 35-year-old Glenn Weaven using the controversial "Mr Big" technique. Weaven was convicted of Mary’s murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison, with a …
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Ep 198: Unsinkable Sam - Britain's Hero Cat of WW2
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Liz goes on an unhinged rant about how good cats are ... again!By Jon Brooks / Elizabeth Allen
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Andrew Podpinka was home alone on 4 March 1999 when he suffered multiple stab wounds that caused his death. Originally from Poland, Mr Podpinka lived with various health issues. His wife and daughter had gone shopping about 1.30pm that day, and a neighbour reported seeing Mr Podpinka at the front of his home about 2.45pm. When Mr Podpinka’s wife an…
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Ambient Songs: By CoAg https://www.youtube.com/@co.agmusic1823 Intro Theme by Swift Junai: https://www.instagram.com/swiftjunai/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6hf5nMJ8s6LJJfFR4OQ3lg https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PoG2b18MHocWZA8zQgWjO Writers and researchers: Jay Adams https://instagram.com/jayadamsdigital?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ== Rich F…
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Blood brothers survived 12 seconds of terror: Matt and Niall Pt.2
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While AFP officer Matt lay wounded on the ground in a Melbourne car park, a terrorist tried to behead him. But with one fatal bullet, former Victoria police officer Niall shot the extremist dead, saving Matt’s life. The “blood brothers” join Gary Jubelin to share how they survived, the ongoing cost and why good has to beat evil every single time. C…
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Send us a text It's the last episode on aliens for a while, I promise. This week we're looking at the Manises Incident, the Rendlesham Forest Incident, the Trans-en-Provence Case, the Phoenix Lights, and the life of Granger Taylor. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHi…
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The Somerton Man Mystery: Unraveling Australia's Greatest Cold Case
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🕵️♀️ Unraveling the Mystery of the Somerton Man: Who Was He? 🕵️♂️ Hello, Nikki and Cheryl's Detective Agency speaking, how can we direct your call today? This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl channel their inner detectives—donning their brat green uniforms—as they dive into one of the most baffling cold cases in history: the my…
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