Best Kar Online Podcasts (2025)

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Michelle Steck Found Her Ex Hiding In The Roof, Weeks Later Her Daughter Was Dead 31:55

7h ago31:55

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On New Year’s Day 1993, Perth woman Michelle Steck, 24, packed her bags and left her abusive four-year relationship with her violent partner’s words ringing in her ears. “You’re going to pay for your actions for a very long time,” spat Kevin East, 34. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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Australia's Dark History Of Forced Adoptions 44:21

3d ago44:21

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For nearly half a century, Australia was engaged in a shameful and shocking practice that would tear babies from the arms of their mothers, sometimes before they ever even laid eyes on their precious little faces. Today, Amelia Oberhart shares with us the journey of her discoveries about her mother’s life before she was born in her podcast, Secrets…

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The Russian Woman Who Hijacked A Helicopter To Free Her Aussie Lover 1:02:00

10d ago1:02:00

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John Killick is one of Australia's most infamous criminals. Why? Because in 1999, he escaped from Sydney’s Silverwater Correctional Complex on a helicopter. Killick was on remand for armed robbery, and his girlfriend at the time, Lucy Dudko, hijacked a helicopter, landed it in the prison, and flew him out. In this episode, we speak with John Killic…

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The Murder Of Australian Schoolgirl Masa Vukotic 35:45

17d ago35:45

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On March 17, 2015, 17-year-old Masa Vukotic left her Doncaster home for an evening walk through her local park, a routine she had followed countless times. That night, her boyfriend, Timothy Draper, did not receive a goodnight text from Masa. By morning, police were at his door with devastating news: Masa had been brutally stabbed 49 times in Koonu…

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The Man Who Wouldn’t Die: Inside The Nine Lives Of Untouchable Iron Mike 40:05

24d ago40:05

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“Iron Mike” Malloy survived not one, not two, but more than nine attempts on his life before he finally met his end. Malloy became the target of a group of acquaintances later dubbed the “Murder Trust,” who conspired to kill him for insurance money. What followed remains one of the most astonishing strings of failed murder attempts in history. The …

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Inside The Kidnapping Where 26 Kids Were Buried Alive 34:55

1M ago34:55

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On July 15, 1976, a school bus carrying 26 children and their beloved driver, Ed Ray, left Chowchilla, California, after a hot day at summer school and never made it home. Blocked by a mysterious white van, the bus was hijacked by armed, masked men and driven into a hidden slough, where the victims were transferred into dark, soundproofed vans. Ove…

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Australia’s Forgotten Teens: The Vanishing Of Elaine Johnson & Kerry Joel 35:09

1M ago35:09

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If two teenage girls went missing today, would police just assume they’d run away from home? That assumption is why two Australian teenagers, Elaine Johnson and Kerry Anne Joel, have never been found. Elaine was 16, Kerry was 17, living a carefree 80s life in The Shire, south of Sydney. The girls were seen hitchhiking on the Princes Highway, but by…

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The Killer Clown Used Magic Tricks To Lure His Victims 47:02

2M ago47:02

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Sixteen-year-old Timothy “Jack” McCoy spent Christmas 1971 with his relatives in Michigan, leaving on January 2, 1972, to return home to Nebraska. After arriving in Chicago for a bus connection, he met a man who offered him food and a tour of the city. Timothy accepted, but he would never be seen alive again. Fourteen years later, his family learne…

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Who Killed John Furlan? The Car Bombing Case Australia Forgot 34:54

2M ago34:54

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On the morning of August 3rd, 1998, Melbourne businessman John Furlan followed his usual routine: coffee, newspaper, and off to work at his Coburg auto salvage yard. But at 8:45 AM, his white Subaru Liberty exploded on Lorenson Street, a blast so powerful it was felt five kilometres away. Windows shattered, cars burned, yet Furlan was the only fata…

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Once Called "Australia's Worst Female Serial Killer." Kathleen Folbigg Sets The Record Straight 51:22

2M ago51:22

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She was once called "Australia’s worst female serial killer." Kathleen Folbigg spent 20 years imprisoned for the deaths of her four children, convicted by a flawed system. In 2023, science proved she was innocent, leading to an immediate pardon and release. In this deeply personal interview, Kathleen speaks about the trauma of her long ordeal and t…

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The Real Story Of Ed Gein: The Original Psycho 42:00

2M ago42:00

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On September 8, 1960, Psycho shocked cinema audiences with a level of psychological horror never seen before. But Psycho wasn’t pure fiction. It was inspired by the gruesome true story of Ed Gein, the real-life Butcher of Plainfield. When police raided Gein’s Wisconsin farmhouse in 1957, they uncovered a macabre scene: human remains crafted into la…

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The Mum Who Cyberbullied Her Own Daughter 47:45

2M ago47:45

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On January 15, 1974, 15-year-old Charlie Otero and his siblings came home in Wichita, Kansas, to find their family murdered - the first known victims of the BTK killer: Bind, Torture, Kill. Dennis Rader, a father, church leader, and city worker, hid in plain sight while terrorising a community for decades. After years of taunting the police, he was…

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Unmasking Chopper Read: The Infamous Australian Criminal 49:12

3M ago49:12

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Part criminal, part storyteller, and part myth. Mark “Chopper” Read is one of Australia’s most polarising figures. Today, we dive into the life and legacy of the man behind the legend. From a violent childhood and years in Pentridge Prison to bestselling books, stage shows, and the iconic film portrayal by Eric Bana, Chopper’s story is as chaotic a…

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We Take You Inside The New Amanda Knox Series And Real-Life Case 50:01

3M ago50:01

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On a summer night in Italy in 2007, the brutal murder of Meredith Kercher shocked the world. Her American flatmate Amanda Knox, and her new boyfriend Raffaele, were instantly thrust into an international legal saga that spanned years. For the first time ever, True Crime Conversations host Claire Murphy joins The Spill's Laura Brodnik for a can't-mi…

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"I Was Held In A Soundproof Bunker By My Stalker": Samantha Stites Speaks Out 1:08:05

3M ago1:08:05

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In October 2022, Samantha Stites was kidnapped and assaulted by a man who had stalked her for over a decade. After breaking into her Michigan home, he restrained her and took her to a soundproof bunker he had built inside a storage unit, where she was held captive for nearly 15 hours. Despite a previous protection order, the man’s harassment had on…

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Inside The Mind Of Australia's Youngest Killer 35:02

3M ago35:02

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What drives a teenager to become a killer? In 2001, three-year-old Courtney Morley-Clarke was put to bed on a hot summer night on the NSW Central Coast. By morning, her bed was empty, the screen door wide open, and her nightie lay on the ground. Police soon discovered Courtney hadn’t wandered off, she was abducted and murdered by her 13-year-old ne…

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Inside The Cecil Hotel: Dark Truths Behind Elisa Lam's Elevator Video 53:39

3M ago53:39

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On a February morning in 2013, guests at the infamous Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles complained of brown, foul-tasting water. What the maintenance team discovered on the rooftop would spark a global internet frenzy - the body of 21-year-old Elisa Lam inside the hotel's water tank. In the days leading up to her disappearance, Elisa was captured on the h…

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"My Daughter Fell Victim To An Online Catfish" 50:41

4M ago50:41

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When police raided the home of 48-year-old Garry Francis Newman in March 2007, they found him sitting in his lounge room, chatting online with a 14-year-old girl. She thought she was speaking to “Brandon,” a teenage American boy. In reality, Brandon was a carefully crafted fake identity Newman had used to lure girls online. Police would later uncov…

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Barry & Honey Sherman: Bodies Found Posed By The Pool 45:12

4M ago45:12

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You don’t expect to find two billionaires posed like mannequins by their own pool. But on December 15, 2017, realtor Elise Stern did just that when she entered Barry and Honey Sherman’s Toronto mansion. Honey was traveling, and Barry was at work, so Elise knew the couple wouldn’t be home. As she showed potential buyers through the house, Elise poin…

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Sally Leydon Spent 30 Years Searching For Her Missing Mother 1:02:37

4M ago1:02:37

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On October 19, 1997, Sally Leydon called her brother Owen to ask if their mum, Marion Barter—who was on a year-long trip overseas—had phoned for his birthday. When Owen said no, Sally felt uneasy. Marion never missed birthdays. She’d last heard from her mum in August, calling from the UK. But it was the '90s—no constant contact, no photo trail. Mar…

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The Honeymoon Drowning That Turned A Groom Into A Murder Suspect 55:21

4M ago55:21

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In October 2003, newlyweds Gabe and Tina Watson travelled from Alabama to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef for their dream honeymoon. Just 11 days after their wedding, the couple prepared to dive the SS Yongala shipwreck, one of the world’s most famous dive sites. But within minutes of entering the water, Tina was pulled to the surface unconscious. D…

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How to Apply for Online Police Clearance in the Philippines – Step-by-Step Guide 23:28

5M ago23:28

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In this episode, we’ll walk you through the complete process of applying for an Online Police Clearance in the Philippines. You’ll learn about the required documents, fees, appointment booking, and verification steps. For a detailed step-by-step guide, visit onlinepoliceclearanceph.ph and explore all the information you need to make your applicatio…

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The Idaho Four College Murders 1:04:59

5M ago1:04:59

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What began as a typical game day celebration for University of Idaho students would end in unimaginable horror on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Xana Kernodle, a marketing junior, spent the day with friends, including her boyfriend Ethan Chapin and housemates Dylan, Bethany, Kaylee and Maddie at their shared home on 1122 King Road. After parties and …

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UPDATE: Snowtown Murderer James Vlassakis Has Been Granted Parole 55:28

5M ago55:28

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In May 1999, two detectives followed a trail of suspicious missing persons cases to an old, red-brick bank in Snowtown, South Australia. As they head inside, they head straight for the bank’s vault where they find six large plastic barrels containing human remains. They also find handcuffs, knives, a saw, boxes of disposable gloves and bottles of h…

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The Day Three Children Disappeared In Broad Daylight, Without A Trace 58:57

5M ago58:57

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On a scorching summer day in Adelaide, January 26, 1966, the Beaumont children—Jane, Arnna and Grant—left for Glenelg Beach and never came home. In a crowd of hundreds, they vanished without a trace, no evidence at all. Nearly 60 years on, the mystery still grips Australia, it's the cold case that can't go cold. Joining us are author Stuart Mullins…

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For Years, Karlie’s Murderers Convinced Her Family She Was Still Alive 53:42

5M ago53:42

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When two-year-old Khandalyce Pearce vanished, police were baffled that her mother, Karlie, hadn’t reported her missing. What no one realised was that Karlie Pearce-Stevenson had already been murdered years earlier, her remains discovered in Belanglo State Forest in 2010—eight years before Khandalyce’s name would make national headlines. The true sh…

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Lisa McVey: In Her Own Words, On Surviving A Serial Killer 1:14:50

5M ago1:14:50

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Lisa McVey’s story is one of unimaginable pain and extraordinary power. At 17, after surviving years of abuse, she was kidnapped and assaulted for 26 hours by a serial killer. But Lisa didn’t just survive; she outsmarted him. Blindfolded, she memorised her surroundings, manipulated his trust, and left clues that led to his arrest. In this episode, …

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Lisa McVey: Inside The Minds Behind The Viral Film 'Believe Me' 39:13

5M ago39:13

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At just 17, Lisa McVey was abducted by a dangerous man in Tampa, Florida. Over 26 long hours, despite unimaginable fear, Lisa stayed remarkably calm and sharp, leaving behind crucial clues that would help law enforcement catch a serial killer. Filmmakers Jim Donovan and Jeff Vanderwal brought Lisa’s powerful story to the screen in Believe Me: The A…

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Bradley Murdoch Takes Peter Falconio’s Whereabouts To His Grave 35:36

5M ago35:36

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Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of Falconio’s murder in December 2005 and sentenced to life in prison. Now, there’s been a significant development. Murdoch died of throat cancer on July 15, 2025, at the age of 67. He had been diagnosed with the terminal illness in 2019 and was released from Alice Springs Correctional Centre last month to receive…

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The Killer Who Livestreamed His Mass Shooting On Facebook 52:07

5M ago52:07

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On March 15, 2019, New Zealand was shattered by a terrorist attack unlike any in its history. Fifty-one worshippers were murdered and dozens more wounded when a gunman opened fire inside two mosques in Christchurch, livestreaming his rampage to the world. We speak with journalist Joey Watson, creator of Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor, who traces the r…

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Australia's Black Widow: The Story Of Dulcie Markham 39:07

6M ago39:07

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Dulcie Markham has been called Australia’s most beautiful bad woman. Underworld figures describe her as "Black Widow," like the spider known for sometimes killing its mate. A key figure in the underworld gangs of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, Dulcie used her Hollywood good looks, rosy pink lips and whip-smart mind to manipulate the most evil of m…

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"The Moment I Realised The Man I Loved Was A Serial Romance Scammer" 50:05

6M ago50:05

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When Heather let “Jace” into her Toronto condo to fix a kitchen cabinet, she had no idea she was opening the door to one of Canada’s most prolific romance scammers. Charming, confident, and seemingly genuine, Jason Porter, using yet another alias, had already conned dozens of women across the country. But this time, he picked the wrong target. In t…

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Kidnapped, Abused & Held In A Pig Shed: The Shocking Case of Davine Arckens 55:49

6M ago55:49

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When 24-year-old Belgian backpacker Davine Arckens reached out to a man on Gumtree about working on his farm, she was excited. The 88 days of labour would mean she could stay in Australia on a tourist visa for an extra year. She couldn’t wait to spend more time in a country she thought was safe and full of nice people. When Davine met the man, it d…

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The Gonzales Family Murders 49:15

6M ago49:15

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At just 20 years old, Sef Gonzales murdered his entire family, his father Teodoro, mother Mary Loiva, and 18-year-old sister Clodine, in their Sydney home in 2001. Struggling with an identity crisis, failing his medical exams, and facing rejection from his parents, who planned to disown him and cut off his inheritance, Sef devised a chilling plan. …

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The Former Miss Australia Who Was Convicted Of Drug Dealing 58:57

6M ago58:57

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Felicia Djamirze has lived many lives—counsellor, women’s justice advocate, three-time Miss Australia titleholder, and convicted drug dealer. Raised in a tough Sydney neighbourhood where crime and addiction were part of daily life, Felicia grew up believing survival was the best she could hope for. When her looks opened doors, she stepped through, …

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Karen Read Found Not Guilty In Viral Murder Trial 49:30

6M ago49:30

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Ever since the mysterious death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe on a snowy night in 2022, the town where he died has been deeply divided. Was he killed in a house full of law enforcement and the crime covered up, or did his girlfriend, Karen Read, strike him with her car and leave him to die? The high-profile case gripped true crime fans worl…

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Lauren Had No Idea She Married a Monster—Until She Learned the Truth 52:07

6M ago52:07

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In 2015, Lauren Trevan’s husband was interviewed by police about messages he had sent to a teenage girl. He claimed they were harmless. They weren’t. As the investigation unfolded, Lauren learned the full extent of his actions — and how much had been hidden. At the same time, she was navigating a controlling and emotionally abusive relationship her…

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We Finally Know The Motive Behind Australia’s Deadliest Mass Shooting 25:04

6M ago25:04

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Nearly 30 years have passed since the Port Arthur massacre — one of the darkest and most devastating events in Australia's history. On April 28, 1996, a lone gunman, Martin Bryant, carried out the country’s deadliest mass shooting, killing 35 people and injuring 23 others in and around the historic Port Arthur site in Tasmania. For decades, the que…

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The Woman Who Tricked 50 Doulas Into Believing She Was Pregnant 56:49

7M ago56:49

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Kaitlyn Braun spun an elaborate web of lies, convincing over 50 doulas she was pregnant after a traumatic assault. Her deception confused and shattered trust in the doula community, leaving many unsure if they could continue their work. Journalist Sarah Treleaven spent over eighteen months investigating Kaitlyn’s unusual story and the motives behin…

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How A Broken Law Sent Kathleen Folbigg To Prison 1:03:25

7M ago1:03:25

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After 20 years in prison, Kathleen Folbig, once labelled Australia’s worst female serial killer, was released in just 56 minutes. New genetic evidence cleared her of killing her four children, flipping one of the country’s most infamous cases on its head. Kathleen’s story is one of loss and a justice system that got it badly wrong. But her fight is…

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Hundreds Were Forced To Witness The Death Of Agnes Magnúsdóttir 50:25

7M ago50:25

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She was young, poor, and alone in a harsh, unforgiving Icelandic landscape — and then she was sentenced to die. In 1830, Agnes Magnúsdóttir became the last person executed in Iceland, beheaded by axe for the murder of a powerful man. Nearly 200 years later, her story still lingers. Was she a cold-blooded killer, or a woman trapped by circumstance? …

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William Tyrrell: Is This The Breakthrough We've Been Waiting For? 1:02:56

7M ago1:02:56

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He was three years old, dressed in a Spider-Man suit, playing in his foster grandmother’s yard — and then he was gone. Nearly a decade later, the disappearance of William Tyrrell remains one of Australia’s most haunting mysteries. For years, this case has been clouded in secrecy. With a high number of registered sex offenders living in the area whe…

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Kat Torres: The Influencer Convicted Of Human Trafficking 39:55

8M ago39:55

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Kat Torres had it all—famous friends, a jet-setting modelling career and a social media feed that painted the picture of a woman who had truly made it. But behind the flawless photos and inspirational captions lurked a far darker reality. Torres wasn’t just living the influencer dream; she was building something far more dangerous. What began as a …

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Tortured & Brainwashed: How Ben Shenton Survived Australia’s Most Disturbing Cult 52:57

8M ago52:57

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At just 18 months old, Ben Shenton was handed over to a woman who claimed she was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. That woman was Anne Hamilton-Byrne, the leader of a secretive doomsday cult called The Family. For 14 years, Ben lived cut off from the outside world—beaten, starved, drugged, and taught to stay “unseen, unheard, unknown.” The cult t…

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"I Had to Kill Him": The Woman Who Survived Dirty John 52:00

8M ago52:00

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"Dirty John" Meehan, a serial con artist and violent criminal, was Terra Newell's stepfather. He had married her mother and spent years manipulating and abusing her until she finally left him. Enraged by her departure, he sought revenge. One day, after finishing her shift at work, Terra was walking to her car when John suddenly grabbed her from beh…

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Meet Heston Russell: The Veteran Falsely Accused Of War Crimes 59:43

8M ago59:43

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Heston Russell has lived a life most of us couldn’t imagine. A former special forces commander, he’s been shot at, dropped out of helicopters, and led troops through the chaos of Afghanistan and Iraq. But it wasn’t until he came home that he faced his toughest fight yet — not against an enemy overseas, but against his own country. Heston and his me…

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Escaping One Of Australia's Most Secretive Cults [re-release] 51:36

8M ago51:36

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Laura McConnell grew up in a fundamentalist sect with no name. Along with no official title, the group also claims to have no registration around the world, no formal hierarchy, and no official places of worship. According to Laura, it's this secrecy and denial that has allowed abuse to flourish within the community. She joins us today to expose wh…

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The Podcast Host Who Solved A Murder When Police Couldn't 33:27

9M ago33:27

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In 1993, a teenage girl vanished on her way to school in a quiet town in Ontario, Canada. That morning, she’d argued with her mother, Mary Ann—nothing serious, just one of those everyday fights about going to school. It would be the last time they ever spoke. Her name was Christine Harron. She never made it to class. The case went cold for years—un…

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What We Know About Stephanie Scott's Death 10 Years On 38:53

9M ago38:53

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Stephanie Scott was just days away from marrying her long-time partner when she went into her empty high school on Easter Sunday to prepare lesson plans for the substitute teacher. That morning, she was tragically murdered. Vincent Stanford, the school janitor, was arrested after police found evidence linking him to the crime—scratches on his body,…

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A Message From Gemma! 2:27

9M ago2:27

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Hello, True Crime Conversations listeners! If your sharp investigative minds haven't already guessed, we're excited to share that our very own host, Gemma Bath, has been expecting her second child over the past nine months. However, her little girl made an early arrival, which brings us to an exciting update... it's time to introduce the new host o…

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