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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Jesse Mulligan talks with investigators, journalists and others about major crimes in New Zealand
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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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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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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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| Winner Best Podcast – NZ Radio Awards 2019 | | Winner Gold Medal – New York Festivals Radio Awards 2019 | | Winner Best Investigative Radio/Audio Series – The AIBs 2019 | Gail Maney was sent to prison on her son’s birthday. The police said she’d put a hit on a man who stole drugs from her. She went to jail for 15 years. She’s consistently denied having anything to do with the disappearance of Deane Fuller-Sandys. In fact, she says, she never even met him. She isn't sure he was murdered at ...
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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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Each Tuesday New Zealand Herald Journalists Katie Harris and Cheree Kinnear take a closer look at an issue, event or topic that’s been filling up our news feeds or taking over our water cooler chats. Whether that’s the reality of working in a high-end brothel, the growing obsession with white-collar magic mushroom use or a day in the life of a West Auckland cop we’ll take you behind the scenes of some of the biggest stories. From politics, crime and even a little bit of entertainment we’re h ...
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SEASON TWO IS OUT NOW! An 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast parodying the podcasts like Serial, Teachers Pet and Drop Out. All voiced by one actor - Tom Sainsbury. After a successful first podcast season – exposing his Uncle Mitch’s killer – Toby Buchanan was settling into a quiet life writing ads for the local car dealer when it was rudely interrupted by another mystery. He received a severed toe in the mail, and some mysterious communication about something horrific happening in the W ...
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CALIFORNIA. USA. The drug that goes by many names, coke, blow, snow, has addictive properties. Use of cocaine induces tolerance to the effects and addicts that withdraw from the drug experience fatigue, depression, decreased libido and a decreased ability to feel pleasure. The drug also causes around 7,300 deaths annually. With that, the stage is s…
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The 'Heavenly Creatures' murder: The story of teen killers Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker
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In 1954 Christchurch woman Honorah Parker was murdered while on a walk in the Port Hills. The culprits? Her daughter Pauline, 15 and best friend Juliet Hulme, 16. With “animal ferocity” they hit her over and over again with a brick inside a stocking. Police would later say the 46-year-old had been “battered to pieces”. After a controversial trial, …
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Missing and murdered: The disappearance of Marice McGregor
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In 2011 Dean Richard Mulligan was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Marice McGregor. Marice was reported missing by her family in April 2010 and it emerged she had not been seen or heard from in the 10 days before they approached police. For weeks police searched and appealed for information - as did Marice's family. What…
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Episode 44: Christie Marceau - Bringing Change To NZ
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In part two of the Christie Marceau case, we cover the Chand's final court appearance, his time on bail and the aftermath. Join us as we wrap up an even more tragic second part. Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone. Music by Kyle HsiehBy Ayla and Andi
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In part one of the Christie Marceau case, we cover the lead up to the initial incident and the first 4 court appearances. Join us as we try to navigate through this tragic event. Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone. Music by Kyle HsiehBy Ayla and Andi
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Episode 42: Maungatapu Murders - Off The Beaten Track
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Today we hop into a Time Machine back to the 1800s. The Burgess-Kelly gang are one of the most infamous in NZ, and for good reason. Between treasure hunting, narking, and a shit tonne of walking, Ayla talks you through the Burgess-Kelly gang timeline. Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone. Music by K…
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Episode 41: Arthur Allan Thomas (Part 2) - Sowing Seeds
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Part 2 of the case of the Crewe murders, leading to Arthur Allan Thomas’ convictions. Who did the axel belong to and what was it used for? How did the police find evidence 2 hours into walking into one of the 3 dump sites after they had been previously thoroughly searched? Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be fo…
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Not guilty: The murder trials of George Gwaze
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George Gwaze was tried and acquitted in 2008 and 2012 after the death of his adopted daughter 10-year-old Charlene Makaza. Charlene was rushed to hospital in a terrible state in January 2007 and died after her little body effectively shut down due to massive infection - doctors and experts unable to do anything to save her. Her family - who had mov…
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Episode 40: Arthur Allan Thomas (Part 1) - Chennell Estate Terror
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Join us as we cover the case of Arthur Allan Thomas, as suggested by one of our amazing followers. Arthur would be convicted of the murders of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe in 1970… but some things do not add up. Listen to Part 1 now! Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone. Music by Kyle Hsieh…
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Episode 39: Kayo Matsuzawa - The Body In the Cupboard
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Join us on this weeks case as we discuss Kayo Matsuzawa. Kayo was a 21 year old Japanese woman whose life was tragically cut short by an unknown person. Her body would later be found in a switch board room which was located between the BNZ bank and centre court building. How would someone be able to relocate a body to this area without being seen? …
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Episode 38: Kereopa Te Rau - Policeman Turned Preacher
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Today we talk about Kereopa Te Rau, one of the five original disciples of Te Ua Haumēne who travelled and preached the Pai Mārire faith. We cover eye swallowing, hangings, and self sacrifice. Delve with us into New Zealand’s early true crime history! Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone. Music by Ky…
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The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association, better known simply as the RSA was first established in New Zealand on the 28th of April 1916 by veteran of the First World War Donald Simson. The RSA is a registered charity that raises money to “provide support and comfort for service men and women and their families”. In 1921, the RSA succ…
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Episode 37: Masterton Massacre - Run run run run, run run run away
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In todays episode we discuss the Masterton Massacre, haven’t heard of it? Neither had we….. we remember the 8 victims of this event and the countless others that have been effected by the on flow. Who is Raymond and why would he kill his own 3 children as well as 5 others. Join us as we discuss this case. We also discuss the characteristics of a se…
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Operation Darlia: Finding Jane Furlong - and her killer
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Jane Furlong was 17 when she went missing from Auckland's Karangahape Rd in May 1993. Her partner Dani Norsworthy reported her missing two days after she was last seen. She was a new mum and a part time sex worker and while she'd had a troubled and turbulent life, was doing her best to carve out a future for herself. For almost two decades - despit…
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Episode 36: The Lundy Tragedy - A Family Destroyed
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In this episode Andi tells Ayla about the confusing and tragic case of the Lundy Family. While Mark Lundy was away on a business trip his wife Christine and daughter Amber were tragically murdered…. by him? At the time, Mark was in Petone and his wife and daughter were in Palmerston North. Was it possible for him to travel from Petone to Palmerston…
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Episode 35: Finnegan Family Murders - A Foot Deep Under The Carrots
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Join us as we recount the tragic event of the Finnegan family murders in Otahuhu. We dive deep into the confusing tale of the 3 James, a man on the run and the all important carrots. Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone. Music by Kyle HsiehBy Ayla, Andi, and Chris
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On the run: New Zealand's greatest prison escapes
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In this episode of A Moment In Crime - the last for 2023 - senior journalist Anna Leask looks back at some of the country’s most brazen prison escapes, and speaks to one of the most high-profile escapees in history. Arthur Taylor spent almost a month on the run with two murderers and a robber after masterminding an escape from New Zealand’s toughes…
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Episode 34: Jennifer Beard - Holiday Turned Horror
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Andi tells Ayla about 25 year old Jennifer Beard, who was supposed to meet her fiancée in January 1970 after a solo trip down the West Coast. Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone. Music by Kyle HsiehBy Ayla, Andi, and Chris
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Episode 33: Jayne Furlong - Operation Darlia
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Ayla tells Andi about the murder of Jayne Furlong. A "side step" from the Hayden Poulter case, Jayne regularly worked down Karangahape Road in Auckland... until 1993. Wayne McGrath is the only named suspect on this open case. Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone. Music by Kyle Hsieh…
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Episode 32: Alan Woodford - Missing In Action
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Andi talks to Ayla about the disappearance of Alan Woodford in Mossburn, 1985. Coincidentally, Alan had complained about his petrol being stolen around the time he vanished. Could there have been foul play involved? Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone. Music by Kyle Hsieh…
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Episode 8: Who is Hungryhungryhungry70? (Season 2)
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Rescued from the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean, Toby finds himself alive but confused on New Years Day. The whole story unravels with all the twists and turns you’d expect from the small town of Ruatuna, but will Toby get out alive? An 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast parodying the podcasts like Serial, Teachers Pet and Drop Out. All voice…
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Episode 7: Moments To Midnight (Season 2)
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Toby finally gets to the island that the teenagers are inhabiting for their New Years celebration with Levi Levarne. With only hours to go until midnight, will this be the end of him? Will this be the end of the world? Or will Toby manage to solve the mystery and save the small town of Ruatuna? Only time will tell. An 8-part mockumentary true-crime…
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Episode 6: Mysterious Islands, Boat Wrecks and Raunchy Encounters (Season 2)
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Trying to get to the bottom of where the teenagers are going, Toby goes back to check on Anthea and see if she will give him clues for his mystery. He doesn’t get much help, until he meets two more locals who offer to take him out on their boat to search the islands for the music festival the teenagers are hiding from him. Back on dry land, things …
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Episode 5: Too Many Leads, Not Enough Time (Season 2)
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Sprung by the Winstanley’s guests and potentially in the middle of a meeting to plan the downfall of a town, Toby bluffs his way out of a sticky situation, but now he has a new lead – his Airbnb hosts… He’s then drawn to a scene on the beach with the potential eco-terrorist, getting himself into a bind by offering help her while she goes for a rest…
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Episode 4: Survivors Guilt, Pop Stars and Resentful Retirees (Season 2)
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After breaking the news to David Dearlove, Toby continues the investigation. The leads are all a bit cold, until he finds out that Anthea has headed out on a boat with the bullying teenagers from the beach. Why would she have lied to him? Trying to get to the bottom of the whether Levi Levarne will be in town and what that might have to do with the…
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Episode 3: Troublesome Teenagers and a Murderer Among Us (Season 2)
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Toby heads out to the peninsula to meet with Dawn – the hermit who is blocking Dearloves development dreams – she seems friendly enough until she inadvertently admits her dark past. On his way home he stumbles across another lead with a very angry conservationist who is dedicated to protecting the breading grounds of an endangered bird – could she …
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Episode 2: Unfriendly Locals and Arrogant Property Developers (Season 2)
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After escaping his security conscious and geriatric Air BnB hosts, Lynn and Stan Winstanley, Toby finally makes it out into the small town of Ruatuna. Starting at the local drinking hole he meets the vigilant and close-knit locals and doesn’t get a very warm reception. He does get one lead though, David Dearlove – the town’s much loathed property d…
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Episode 1: Severed Body Parts and The New Years Threat (Season 2)
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Just when he thought he was out of the podcast business, Toby Buchanan receives a gruesome package in the mail. Intrigued by the severed Toe and before he even rings the Police, Toby picks up his dictaphone and starts recording a new podcast, much to the disappointment of his new girlfriend Kristy. The correspondence is accompanied by a series of l…
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Episode 31: Hayden Poulter - NZ's First Serial Killer?
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Our first episode after the break! Dubbed New Zealand's first serial killer, Ayla tells Andi about Hayden Poulter and his victims from 1996. We remember Natacha Hogan, Ladda Nimphet, and Herbert Norris. Support the Show. Listener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone. Music by Kyle Hsieh…
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SEASON TWO DEBUTS ON 7TH DECEMBER 2023 An 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast parodying the podcasts like Serial, Teachers Pet and Drop Out. All voiced by one actor - Tom Sainsbury. After a successful first podcast season – exposing his Uncle Mitch’s killer – Toby Buchanan was settling into a quiet life writing ads for the local car dealer when …
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Elizabeth Fraser's testimony at the coronial hearing into Donald's death sparks huge interest in Christchurch - but can she be blamed for his death? And how does the success of Donald's horse tie into his murder? Host: Ric Stevens Audio Editor: Alastair Boyes Producers: Ethan Sills and Elizabeth Binning Open Justice is funded through the Public Int…
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Disgusting and degrading: The life and death of 'New Zealand's Fritzl' - horrendous sex offender Ronald Van Der Plaat
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In 2000 Ronald Van Der Plaat became one of the country’s most infamous sex offenders when he was jailed for a litany of horrific abuse against his daughter spanning 23 years. He started raping, sexually violating and indecently assaulting his daughter Tanjas when she was just 9 when the family were living in Vanuatu. For the next 23 years, he would…
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Episode Three: The Widow and the Mistress
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The spotlight falls on Elizabeth Fraser as the investigation continues, but who was she and why would she want to kill her own husband? And who was the mistress that came between this marriage? Host: Ric Stevens Audio Editor: Alastair Boyes Producers: Ethan Sills and Elizabeth Binning Open Justice is funded through the Public Interest Journalism Fu…
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When Fraser's body is discovered, the murder investigation begins, but as Christchurch police struggle to find his killer, outsiders are brought in - and the suspect list starts to contract. Host: Ric Stevens Audio Editor: Alastair Boyes Producers: Ethan Sills and Elizabeth Binning Open Justice is funded through the Public Interest Journalism Fund …
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On November 16th, 1933, Donald Fraser was shot dead in his bed at the Racecourse Hotel. But who was the controversial publican, and why would anyone want to kill him? Host: Ric Stevens Audio Editor: Alastair Boyes Producers: Ethan Sills and Elizabeth Binning Open Justice is funded through the Public Interest Journalism Fund through NZ on Air. If yo…
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The new series of Chasing Ghosts premieres November 4th. New episodes every Saturday in November See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZ Herald
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Life without parole: The sentencing of the Christchurch mosque gunman
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This episode of A Moment In Crime is a follow-up from the very first episode I produced about the Christchurch terror attack. As the Coronial inquest into the mass murder begins, it's important to remember what happened and who was responsible. It's important to remember who was killed, wounded and impacted. And it's important to understand the inq…
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On the 9th of June 1978, natives of the Southland city of Invercargill in the South Island of New Zealand were treated to a curious sight, 1,300 ewes (female sheep) wandering confused around Invercargill’s main shopping district. The confused sheep created chaos as they dashed across roads making traffic come to a standstill, chewed on the local sh…
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The Patron - Part Three: The bravery that ended James Wallace's reign of abuse
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A Moment In Crime - The Patron - looks back at the life and crimes of disgraced knight and serial sex attacker James Hay Wallace. Behind his money, philanthropy and resplendence, Wallace was a serial sex offender who lured men to his mansion on the premise of discussing funding proposals or helping with projects or careers and abused them when they…
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The Patron - Part Two: Bribery, scandal, secrecy, justice - inside the Wallace trials
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A Moment In Crime - The Patron - looks back at the life and crimes of disgraced knight and serial sex attacker James Hay Wallace. Behind his money, philanthropy and resplendence, Wallace was a serial sex offender who lured men to his mansion on the premise of discussing funding proposals or helping with projects or careers and abused them when they…
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The Patron - Part One: The two faces of James Hay Wallace
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A Moment In Crime is presenting a three part episode - The Patron - which looks back at the life and crimes of disgraced knight and serial sex attacker James Hay Wallace. Until his spectacular fall from grace, the Auckland rich lister was considered one of the biggest supporters of New Zealand film and art. Wallace was respected, revered and his he…
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Murder or Infanticide: The trial of Lauren Dickason
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In September 2021, Lauren Dickason killed her three daughters, six year old Liane, and two year old twins Maya and Karla, shortly after the family moved to Timaru from South Africa. For the last five weeks, Anna has been covering the trial, which this week saw a guilty verdict delivered on all three charges. As the trial has taken up a lot of Anna'…
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Psychopathy is no longer a diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as of the third edition. Rather the diagnosis would be antisocial personality disorder with psychopathic traits. These psychopathic traits are characterised by “a lack of anxiety or fear and by a bold interpersonal style that may mask maladaptive behav…
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Case #054 - The Mysterious Suitcase & The Fraudster
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A suitcase was found floating in the Waitematā Harbour in 1966. Its contents kicked off an international manhunt and one of Aotearoa's biggest fraudsters. Joseph Sheehan BEM was a detective on the case.
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Abandoned: The tragic and twisted killing of Javed Mills
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In 2011 an incomplete skeleton was found at a derelict property in Auckland by a demolition crew tasked with dismantling the buildings on site. It took police months to work out who the remains belonged to - and then they had to work out who had killed the young man, and why. In this episode of A Moment In Crime, journalist and host Anna Leask look…
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