Australian True Crime

John Silvester: Sly of the Underworld

Today, we’re bringing you a recent episode from our friends at Law the Podcast. John Silvester, better known as “Sly of the Underworld”, joins Lex and Greg to reflect o

Shortcut: How Common Are Miscarriages of Justice in Australia?

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. Professor Stephen Cordner AM has

How Common Are Miscarriages of Justice in Australia?

Professor Stephen Cordner AM has been at the forefront of forensic medicine for decades. His expert evidence has played a role in some of Australia’s most controversial

True Crime Tonight: Christa Pike's Failed Execution

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: The failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee. The sentencing of Caleb Flynn. An interview with Michael Bachelard about

Shaken Baby Syndrome: How Certain Is the Diagnosis?

Few areas of forensic medicine are more sensitive, or more consequential, than the question of how a baby suffered a serious brain injury.  Journalist Michael Bachelard

Shortcut: Shaken Baby Syndrome: How Certain Is the Diagnosis?

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. Few areas of forensic medicine ar

The Online Sextortion of Mac Holdsworth

In 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam. When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with hi

Shortcut: The Online Sextortion of Mac Holdsworth

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. In 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth

True Crime Tonight: The Cornell 7

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: How responses to allegations of sexual offending have changed over the years The Cornell 7 An interview with John Herbert ab

The Backstories of Australia’s Most Colourful Characters

John Herbert describes himself as prison adjacent.  He's a Sydney-based boxing trainer who spent decades running a gym in Merrylands, where he worked with young men at

Shortcut: The Backstories of Australia’s Most Colourful Characters

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. John Herbert describes himself as

Helen Garner's Fascination with Crime

Recently, our friends at Law The Podcast recorded an episode with Helen Garner, and we thought it was too good not to share with our Australian True Crime audience. Enjoy

The Day a Prison Escapee Kidnapped a School

In 1977, teacher Rob Hunter and his nine students were taken hostage at a rural Victorian school by convicted kidnapper and prison escapee Edwin John Eastwood. Rob join

Shortcut: The Day a Prison Escapee Kidnapped a School

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. In 1977, teacher Rob Hunter and h

True Crime Tonight: Patrick Clancy Speaks

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: A juror from The Vampire Gigolo case calls in Patrick Clancy’s interview on 60 Minutes An interview with Karen Bevan, CEO of

Australia's Devastating Week of Domestic Violence

Australia has suffered at least five domestic violence deaths in the last seven days. Way above our already appalling average. We have two guests for today's episode:

True Crime Tonight: Snowtown Killer Gets Parole

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Last week's episode of Australian True Crime "The House of Horrors in Katanning" James Vlassakis gaining parole Hosted by Me

The Poisoning of Rosslyn McQueen

In April 1986, 30-year-old Rosslyn McQueen was found dead inside her home in Lockwood, near Bendigo, five months pregnant with her second child, with a toxicology report

Shortcut: The Poisoning of Rosslyn McQueen

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. In April 1986, 30-year-old Rossly

Snowtown: The Bodies in the Barrels Murders *Re-Issue*

We are re-issuing this episode from 2019 given that James Vlassakis has been granted parole. The shocking discovery of eight dismembered bodies in six barrels in the So