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Gail Maney spent 15 years in prison for putting a hit on a man who stole drugs from her. She always insisted she knows nothing about his disappearance. The podcast that sparked a new investigation.
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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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In 1991, Peter Ellis was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the sexual abuse of more than a dozen children. What really went on at the Christchurch Civic Creche? Who can you believe?
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*FREE Episodes Released every Monday during active seasons. Paid Brevity+ Subscribers get Early Release, Ad Free Listening and Bonus Episodes (Follow link below)** In this hit investigative podcast, Ryan Wolf investigates some of Australasia's most enduring unsolved criminal cases. Season Four On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwah Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Aus ...
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Can’t Handle The Crime And Scandal

Laural Furze and Sharaine Francis

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A true crime and scandal podcast hosted by twin sisters Rainy & Lollie. Living apart, Rainy in New Zealand & Lollie in Australia, the twins jump on a weekly call to dive into chilling cases and infamous scandal stories from across the globe. Their unique bond makes for an intriguing and often hilarious listen while staying dedicated to sharing each story with care & respect. Join the twins every Monday for a new episode.
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From the NZ Herald newsroom comes A Moment in Crime - a podcast delving into some of New Zealand’s biggest cases. Anna Leask has been a crime and justice reporter at the Herald for more than a decade. Each month she'll take you inside some of our most infamous incidents, notorious offenders and behind the scenes of high profile trials and events to show you what’s really happening in your backyard.
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How far would you go to get to the truth even if everyone else has already found it? Chicago podcast producer Amy Upbright travels to the back blocks of NZ in this not-so-true crime satire.
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NEW: Season 2 - Police are called to the multi-million dollar Auckland home of a successful couple to find the body of Pauline Hanna. A year and a half later, her husband, eye surgeon Philip John Polkinghorne is charged with murder, a charge he denies. Presented by Philippa Tolley. Season 1 - In 2017 49-year-old builder Michael McGrath disappeared. No body, crime scene or weapon were found. So how could his longtime friend, David Benbow, be arrested and charged with murder? Presented by Mich ...
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Join Ayla and Andi as they explore true crime in New Zealand (NZ) (the sinister side of New Zealand). We do this in a light hearted, completely oblivious, un-filtered kind of way. Expect to hear insensitive comments, bad jokes, and to be honest sometimes really offensive obscenities'. We explore NZ true crimes, unexplained phenomenon, and other mind blowing mysteries. Some episodes may be explicit and we recommend listener discretion. | Hosts: Ayla and Andi | Follow us on all the usual Socia ...
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In 1993 one of New Zealand's biggest companies was tricked into publicly mocking themselves. Thirty years later, two amateur sleuths try to solve the long-forgotten mystery of what happened, who did it, and why. Prank of the Year is a six-part investigative documentary series. Episodes are released weekly each Friday, starting on Friday 17 November. Join the Prank of the Year discussion group on Facebook Follow Prank of the Year on Instagram Email us: telecomsux1993@gmail.com Hosted on Acast ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newzealandmysteries/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/newzealandmysteries/subscribe This podcast features missing persons cases and unsolved murders from New Zealand and around the world. If you want acesss to the auio from my livestreams on Youtube, please join as a member:https://anchor.fm/newzealandmysteries/subscribe Join our Facebook community: www.facebook.com/NZMysteries/ www.facebook.com/NZMysteries ...
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15 countries. 15 true crimes. Ashley Flowers takes you on a wicked world tour, exploring notoriously high-profile cases and the cultural details that make them unique. International Infamy is a Spotify Original from Parcast. New episodes every Tuesday. Listen free on Spotify!
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The District is a seven-part podcast from the Stuff Circuit investigative team. It’s a story about injustice, but mostly it’s a story about people. People who are trying to get on with their lives, but can’t. It centres on an infamous unsolved murder case, in a rural district of New Zealand: examining the colourful characters involved and their unending search for justice, the kicks in the guts, the suspicions, and the fresh clues - could they hold the answer to New Zealand’s most notorious ...
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In never-before-heard interviews, this gripping new series takes you inside one of New Zealand’s most controversial legal cases, when a kind of madness gripped Christchurch, resulting in a miscarriage of justice that would take 30 years to put right. Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me is an 8-part Newsroom Investigates podcast presented by Melanie Reid - or watch the series at Newsroom.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chasing Ghosts is a NZ Herald true crime series, looking at some of the most notable cases from our past. The original series looks into the disappearance of Amber-Lee Cruickshank, one of New Zealand's most baffling missing person investigations. Murder in the Sounds explores the ongoing debate about the disappearances of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, and the arrest of Scott Watson. Below the Surface unpacks the multiple investigations in the death of Goy Thongsi.
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This is the story of a mass-murder that divided a nation - a story that began in a rickety old home on a cold June morning in 1994, where five members of a seemingly ordinary New Zealand family were gunned down. There were two suspects. One lay dead from a single bullet to the head. The other was the only survivor: David Bain. Since then the country has asked: who killed the Bain family? David or his father Robin? In this podcast, Martin van Beynen explores the case from start to finish, pic ...
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The Lake

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For more than five years, New Zealand investigative journalist Aaron Smale has been digging into the injustices - and crimes - of the state welfare system of Aotearoa New Zealand. Of all the unbelievable stories he has investigated, none is more shocking than what happened to children and adolescents at Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital in the 1970s under the supervision of head psychiatrist Selwyn Leeks. This podcast contains descriptions of physical, sexual and psychological abuse perpetrate ...
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INTRODUCING KLOOGHLESS - The Long CON Meet Barry Kloogh, an Authorized Financial Advisor from New Zealand and a very special kind of stain….. on humanity. Barry Kloogh stole over $15 million from 81 victims in a web of deceit that he started spinning over four decades earlier. Join Producer of the Award winning Conning the CON Podcast, Sarah Ferris, as she unravels the story of Barry Kloogh, rapist of retirements and robber of dreams with the insight of Victims, Journalists and Forensic Psyc ...
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Expert defence pathologists offer different conclusions about the cause of death to their Crown counterparts. Colleagues at Auckland Eye describe Polkinghorne as kind and generous. And we hear from the “fishing boys”, who knew “Polky” from trips to their holiday homes in The Coromandel. Stuff Extra subscribers can listen to The Trial early and ad-f…
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WARNING: Today’s episode does include discussion on suicide and has graphic content, please listen with care friends. In this episode, Lollie covers the mysterious case of Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old schoolteacher found dead in her Philadelphia apartment in 2011. The circumstances surrounding her death have sparked considerable debate and left m…
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As the defence case begins, Polkinghorne’s lawyer describes the police as being “intoxicated” with the idea of murder, and cautions the jury against being distracted by evidence about sex and drugs. Pauline Hanna’s sister says Hanna told her of a suicide attempt more than 30 years ago and Polkinghorne’s ex-wife takes the stand. Stuff Extra subscrib…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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Details of Philip Polkinghorne’s relationships with wife Pauline Hanna and Sydney-based sex worker Madison Ashton emerge when police scrutinise their digital devices. Among their discoveries, thousands of sexual images, and personal correspondence about the state of the marriage. A forensic accountant tells the court that Polkinghorne paid hundreds…
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In this episode, we unravel the unsettling story of Akshaya Kubiak, a well-known gigolo star whose life in Las Vegas took a dark turn. Growing up Akshaya, also known as Ash had a deep spiritual side, exploring various holistic practices and philosophies but things took a major turn when he veered off the spiritual path and headed to Sin City to bec…
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As the Crown case nears its end, a close friend and colleague alleges Polkinghorne made sex and meth admissions that “shocked” her. There are questions about tensions in the operating theatre, financial stress and positive meth tests at Auckland Eye. An expert explains the ways meth can change behaviour. Stuff Extra subscribers can listen to The Tr…
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Welcome back to part two of the Scott & Laci Peterson Case. If you missed part one Ep 031 please go back and listen so this all makes sense. We continue our exploration of this infamous case as a gruesome and tragic discovery is made, we focus on the trial and its aftermath. We analyze the courtroom drama, the prosecution's and defense's strategies…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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PART TWO COMING MONDAY! Then our new release schedule will begin on Wednesday, which means two episodes for next week. Today, we delve into one of the most famous true crime cases of all time: the Scott Peterson case, which centers on the disappearance of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson. In Part One, we explore the details leading up to Laci’s sud…
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From Black Sheep: In 1892 a masked figure in a bizarre uniform began a 15 month crime spree, robbing people at gunpoint in and around New Plymouth. When he was finally arrested and unmasked, residents were dumbfounded to discovered the perpetrator was mild-mannered Robert Wallath - the teenage son of a local farmer and carpenter.…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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Two pathologists face detailed questions about the significance of a mark on Pauline Hanna’s neck, with one asked why they didn’t mention it in their autopsy report. The court hears more about Hanna’s medical history, including her use of unprescribed sleeping tablets and the prescriptions she was given by her GP. Stuff Extra subscribers can listen…
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In a recording played to the jury, Pauline Hanna talks about the state of her marriage to eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne and their sex life. Close friends recall her sharing an alleged strangulation threat by her husband. The defence challenges them and family members, asking if their recollections are clouded by the belief that Hanna wouldn’t hav…
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In this episode, we look into the mysterious death of Michele MacNeill and the investigation that followed. Martin MacNeill, a former doctor, faced serious accusations after his wife’s death, but the case was filled with twists and unanswered questions that took years to answer. We explore the hidden aspects of Martins lives, the chaos that unfolde…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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This is the second in a two-part episode. In 2023 South African doctor Lauren Anne Dickason was found guilty of murdering her daughters Liane, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla at their Timaru home. She and her husband Graham - an ortopaedic surgeon - had emigrated to New Zealand just weeks earlier seeking a better, safer life for their young …
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The jury hears Polkinghorne for the first time as the prosecution plays his police interview from the day his wife died. While answering questions about his marriage to Pauline Hanna and her state of mind, he receives a call informing him he’s a suspect. The Crown case continues with a friend of the couple describing his suspicions about Polkinghor…
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In this episode, Rainy dives into the tragic case of Emily Longley, a bright and promising young woman whose life took a tragic turn upon meeting her boyfriend Elliot Turner. Join us as we explore the backgrounds of both Emily and Elliot, revealing the dynamics of their tumultuous relationship due to Elliot’s volatile and self righteous behavior. T…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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With Philip Polkinghorne being interviewed at the police station, detectives decide to step up their search of his house. Amid tests for fingerprints, DNA and blood - a hunt dubbed unprecedented by the detective sergeant in charge of the scene - officers make a series of discoveries that shape the investigation. But in court they’re asked if police…
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Olympic fever has taken over the world so we thought it would be a good time to visit the notorious case of Oscar Pistorius, the celebrated South African Paralympic and Olympic runner who was accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. Known for his remarkable achievements on the track, Pistorius' life took a dramatic turn when he…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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As detectives comb the home of Philip Polkinghorne and Pauline Hanna, questions quickly emerge about the rope involved in her death. The jury hears Polkinghorne’s summary of his wife’s final day alive. Stuff Extra subscribers can listen to The Trial early and ad-free. Join Stuff Extra at listen.stuff.co.nz/extra or on Apple podcasts. WARNING: This …
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In 2023 South African doctor Lauren Anne Dickason was found guilty of murdering her daughters Liane, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla at their Timaru home. She and her husband Graham - an ortopaedic surgeon - had emigrated to New Zealand just weeks earlier seeking a better, safer life for their young children. Dickason killed the little girls…
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In this mammoth episode, we explore the disturbing case of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell. What started as a story about two people with extreme and outrageous beliefs turned into a nightmare when Lori's children, Tylee and JJ, went missing plus multiple suspicious deaths start surrounding the pair. As the investigation unfolds, we look into their cr…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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On Easter Monday 2021, police were called to the home of a successful professional couple in the affluent Auckland suburb of Remuera. They found the body of Pauline Hanna. In his emergency call, her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, said she killed herself. Sixteen months later he was charged with her murder. As this podcast is released, he's currently…
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On Easter Monday 2021, police were called to the home of a successful professional couple in the affluent Auckland suburb of Remuera. They found the body of Pauline Hanna. In his emergency call, her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, said she killed herself. Sixteen months later he was charged with her murder. As this podcast is released, he's currently…
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On Easter Monday 2021, police were called to the home of a successful professional couple in the affluent Auckland suburb of Remuera. They found the body of Pauline Hanna. In his emergency call, her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, said she killed herself. Sixteen months later he was charged with her murder. As this podcast is released, he's currently…
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On Easter Monday 2021, Paulina Hanna was found dead at the Remuera home she shared with her husband of 30 years, Philip Polkinghorne. For 16 months, her death was treated as “unexplained”. That’s until it emerged Polkinghorne had been charged with murder. He pleaded not guilty in August 2022. From the team behind The Front Page, the New Zealand Her…
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On Easter Monday 2021, Paulina Hanna was found dead at the Remuera home she shared with her husband of 30 years, Philip Polkinghorne. For 16 months, her death was treated as “unexplained”. That’s until it emerged Polkinghorne had been charged with murder. He pleaded not guilty in August 2022. From the team behind The Front Page, the New Zealand Her…
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In this episode, we explore the very tragic case of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a young woman whose life was cut short in 2006 under chilling circumstances. Cassie was murdered while house-sitting for her aunt and uncle in a quiet Idaho town, and the investigation into her death revealed deeply disturbing details. Join the twins as they delve into the myst…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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Police are called to the multi-million dollar home of a successful couple to find the body of Pauline Hanna, also known as Pauline Polkinghorne. A year and a half later, eye surgeon Philip John Polkinghorne is charged with murdering his wife, a charge he denies. The Trial, season 2, available soon wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Stuff …
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In today’s episode we piece together a timeline of the assasination attempt on Donald Trump and try to figure out what exactly went on during the now infamous Trump rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13th 2024. We explore what is known about the shooter, the major security failure and what conspiracy theories are coming out. The investigati…
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In this interview episode we speak to Sarah Hillary, a Fine Arts Conservator at the Conservation Research Centre at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. We approached Sarah during our investigation to discuss what a forensic examination of an artwork might involve, and gained a fascinating outlook into her team's process and specialist skill-set (as …
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Upon arriving home from work, Keith Papini found an empty house, his wife Sherri nowhere to be found then discovered his kids hadn’t been picked up from daycare. The realization that his wife had potentially been kidnapped sent him into a state of panic. He could never have anticipated how drastically his life was about to change. Lollie takes us t…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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GUILT Premium Subscription now available on Spotify Did you know 37% of GUILT listeners listen through Spotify, that's about 150,000 people! After almost two and a half years Spotify listeners can now access the paid Premium Brevity+ Subscription via their Spotify app. So what does this mean? The podcast will always be available FREE through Spotif…
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WARNING: Today’s episode includes very distressing audio, please listen at your own discretion. Ruthless Rainy is back she jumps into a tragic case involving another tinder date gone wrong: the encounter between Gable Tostee and Warriena Wright. In 2014, Gable and Warriena connected on Tinder, leading to a night out on the Gold Coast, Australia and…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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Cynric Temple-Camp is one of New Zealand's top pathologists - and he has just published his third book about his work. The Final Diagnosis is a collection of stranger-than-fiction stories of death, disease and murder - as well as Temple-Camp sharing new perspectives on high-profile cases, including the disappearance of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope and…
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WE ARE ON YOUTUBE! We have finally launched our channel with our full video episodes. Check out the latest here: https://youtu.be/uRG0uLTPd2g?si=NjgEdW7w7hQV2dUT Today’s episode is covering a story that gripped the world, The Gabby Petito case. With recent details coming out in the media after lengthy legal battles involving the families, we are su…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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WARNING!! Guys today’s episode is horrific, it involves graphic detail of gore and sexual assault. Please listen at your own discretion. In this episode, Rainy recounts the unbelievable story of Alison Botha, whose life changed forever after the most brutal and horrific attack. We detail Alison's harrowing experience, her incredible resilience in t…
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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…
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