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In May 2017, 49-year-old builder Michael McGrath disappeared, almost without trace. No crime scene was ever found. No weapon was ever found. No body was ever found. So how could his longtime friend be arrested and charged with murder? In February 2023, the trial of David Charles Benbow finally began. Benbow stood accused of murdering McGrath because he’d started a relationship with Benbow’s former partner, Joanna Green. The prosecution said that, while based entirely on circumstantial eviden ...
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Join Founder and Executive Director of Abolitionist Sanctuary, Rev. Nikia S. Robert, Ph.D., in a podcast about Black women/mothers, religion, and mass punishment. Connect with us to be apart of a faith-based abolitionist movement!
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Introducing: The Lost Boy - The disappearance of Mike Zhao-Beckenridge
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One ordinary day almost a decade ago, John Beckenridge abducted his stepson, Mike, from school and vanished. From New Zealand’s leader in true crime podcasts, this is the story of a calculating man with a dark past, the 11-year-old boy he controlled and the distraught mother left behind. Click here to get the next episode of The Lost Boy. Learn mor…
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S2:E2 The Triumph of Black Motherhood: Prisons, Pews, and Protests
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Send us a Text Message. When the weight of societal judgment weighs on the shoulders of Black mothers, where can they turn for solace and strength? Our latest conversation with Reverend Dr. Najuma Smith Pollard tackles this piercing question, unwrapping layers of faith interlaced with the fabric of social justice. A legacy passed down from her acti…
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S2:E1 Art and Abolition: Crenshaw Dairy Mart's Creative Path to Liberation
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an enlightening journey with the passionate voices of Crenshaw Dairy Mart's Ashley Blakeney, Ale, and Noe Olivas as they define the essence of abolition through the lens of art and resistance. Each guest unveils their unique interpretation of abolition, interweaving their cultural narratives and life stories into a…
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There’s another twist in this trial. Stay subscribed to hear the latest developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stuff Audio
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Almost seven years after murdering his mate Michael McGrath, David Benbow is sentenced for his crime. But not before facing McGrath's loved ones in court, including the third person in the love triangle that prompted Benbow to kill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stuff Audio
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The verdict is in - The Trial is an international hit. We've just received some end-of-year accolades from Apple Podcasts, being named as the #1 True Crime podcast in Australia and New Zealand and the #2 new show overall. We just wanted to say a huge thanks for listening and helping us achieve this recognition. You can read more about it here. The …
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After months of evidence from dozens of witnesses across two trials, the jury returns - with a verdict. Michael McGrath's family reacts and Martin Van Beynen offers expert analysis - including what David Benbow might do next. WARNING: This episode contains discussion of mental health and suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, free call or t…
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With the jury in the original trial unable to reach a verdict, David Charles Benbow finds himself back in the dock. And three key areas of evidence are updated as the prosecution tries once more to secure a conviction. Podcasts like this one take a lot of time and resources to create. To help cover some of that cost, you will hear some ads during t…
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After listening intently to more than 100 witnesses over two months, the jury left the courtroom to begin its deliberations. Those left behind waited. And waited. But even when the wait was over, the Benbow trial still held a twist or two. Podcasts like this one take a lot of time and resources to create. To help cover some of that cost, you will h…
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As the investigation intensified, David Benbow's behaviour prompted questions from close friends, and police exploited his interest in the media coverage with a cunning press release. With the jury asked to consider the importance of Benbow's missing rifle - the alleged murder weapon - the defence dismisses the Crown case as hollow, "like a cheap E…
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After playing parts of David Benbow's police interviews to the court, the prosecution makes much of his inability to fully account for his movements on the day - and day after - he allegedly murdered Michael McGrath. But the defence underlines one key fact: there is no physical evidence Benbow did anything wrong. Podcasts like this one take a lot o…
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Did Michael McGrath keep an appointment to shift some wood at David Benbow’s place? The prosecution says that’s where - and when - he was murdered. But the defence has doubts about Crown evidence involving the finer points of power consumption and CCTV footage. Podcasts like this one take a lot of time and resources to create. To help cover some of…
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S1:E3 Candice Marie Benbow and Red Lip Theology
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Nikia Smith Robert hosts special guest Candice Benbow, to discuss her book, Red Lip Theology, and the intersections of faith, culture, Black women, and abolition. Support the Show. Sign-up and join a social media platform for abolitionists Enroll to take courses at Abolition Academy Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and F…
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One relationship faltered and another blossomed. Police argued that was a motive for murder. Podcasts like this one take a lot of time and resources to create. To help cover some of that cost, you will hear some ads during this episode. For an ad-free experience go to listen.stuff.co.nz/truecrime to get access to this and three other Stuff True Cri…
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Episode 1: The disappearance of Michael McGrath
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When Michael McGrath started looking less scruffy, his friends started talking. When he failed to show for his weekly dinner with his mum, his new partner, Joanna Green, called the police, kickstarting an investigation that took six years to reach court. Podcasts like this one take a lot of time and resources to create. To help cover some of that c…
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In May 2017 49-year-old builder Michael McGrath disappeared - almost without trace. No crime scene was ever found. No weapon was ever found. No body was ever found. So how could his longtime friend be arrested and charged with murder? In February 2023, the trial of David Charles Benbow finally began. Benbow stood accused of murdering McGrath becaus…
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S1:E2 Black Dignity with Dr. Vincent Lloyd
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Nikia Smith Robert hosts special guest Dr. Vincent Lloyd, to discuss his recent book, Black Dignity, and the struggle against domination that has undermined social justice movements, including #BlackLivesMatter. Support the Show. Sign-up and join a social media platform for abolitionists Enroll to take courses at Aboliti…
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S1:E1 Reproductive Justice and Abolition with Dr. Toni M. Bond
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Send us a Text Message. Join Dr. Nikia S. Robert and guest, Dr. Toni M. Bond, in a conversation about reproductive justice and abolition. We delve into the overturning of Roe v Wade, reproductive justice, and its life-changing importance for Black women. Toni M. Bond is one of the twelve Black women who coined the term “reproductive justice” in 199…
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