Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.
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Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders with Debi Marshall *Re-Issue* (00:56:27)
Veteran journalist and True Crime author Debi Marshall joins us to talk about her book, Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders. It follows on from her Foxtel series and podcast, Frozen Lies. You can buy the book HERE. This episode is a re-issue of episode #228 from September 10th, 2021. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Debi Marshall GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Neil Mitchell’s Life in Crime (00:56:13)
Neil Mitchell is a legendary Australian broadcaster and journalist who became one of the youngest editors of an Australian newspaper in 1985 at The Herald. He went on to write for The Age before beginning his extraordinary 37-year run on 3AW, where his talkback show made him a dedicated supporter of victims of crime. His podcast Neil Mitchell Asks Why is available wherever you get your podcasts, and he joins Australian True Crime to talk about the cases that stay with him. Click here to listen to Neil Mitchell Asks Why. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Neil Mitchell Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Shortcut: The Yosemite Serial Killer (With a Twist) - ATC International (00:15:46)
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. This week for ATC International, we travel back to 1999, when the locals of the Yosemite Valley were being terrorised by a serial killer with an exceeding brutality. Between the months of February and July, Carole Sund, Silvina Pelosso, Juliana Sund and Joie Ruth Armstrong were all murdered by Cary Stayner. The full list of his crimes however, are still yet to be confirmed. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) CREDITS: Hosted and created by Meshel Laurie Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
The Yosemite Serial Killer (With a Twist) - ATC International (00:43:42)
This week for ATC International, we travel back to 1999, when the locals of the Yosemite Valley were being terrorised by a serial killer with an exceeding brutality. Between the months of February and July, Carole Sund, Silvina Pelosso, Juliana Sund and Joie Ruth Armstrong were all murdered by Cary Stayner. The full list of his crimes however, are still yet to be confirmed. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) CREDITS: Hosted and created by Meshel Laurie Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Shortcut: How Child Abuse Is Silenced by Legal Loopholes (00:16:54)
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. Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found further down in these show notes. Lawyer and advocate Judy Courtin discusses her work representing survivors of institutional child abuse and how legal technicalities have long protected powerful institutions. You can visit Judy Courtin's website here. Sign the petition here to reverse the High Court Decision Exempting Institutions from Liability for Child Abuse We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Judy Courtin Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard Editor: Michael Tankard GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
How Child Abuse Is Silenced by Legal Loopholes (00:44:40)
Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found further down in these show notes. Lawyer and advocate Judy Courtin discusses her work representing survivors of institutional child abuse and how legal technicalities have long protected powerful institutions. You can visit Judy Courtin's website here. Sign the petition here to reverse the High Court Decision Exempting Institutions from Liability for Child Abuse We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Judy Courtin Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard Editor: Michael Tankard GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
She Matters: Kelly Williams (Duffy) (00:36:33)
Today, we're sharing an episode from Sherele Moody's podcast, She Matters. You can click here to listen to more episodes on Apple, or you can find She Matters wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also sign the "Justice for Kelly" petition here. Show notes: A man heard the violence behind the wall. He did not help her. Her sister found the single mum days later. The smell of her favourite human decaying forever lingers in her memory. Her murder warranted no more than three lines in one newspaper. Her killer still walks among us. Her name is Kelly Williams (Duffy). She was only 31. You've never heard of her but it's not for want of trying. Kelly's sister Paula has spent the past 23 years trying to get journalists to tell her story. Today she gets that wish. Presenter: Sherele Moody Producer: Dash Made Studios Executive Producers: Bravecasting Podcast Network ❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK The RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing: • Support for families of femicide • Housing for women leaving violence • Ethical media training for journalists • Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events • Documentation of women and children lost to violence To help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence. ❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support ❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2 If you need help: ❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732 ❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811 ❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76 ❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212 ❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491 ❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978 ❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14 Connect: 📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch 🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody 📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/ 🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia 🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org 📧 Email: Sherele@AustralianFemicideWatch.org
Shortcut: What Happened to Shirley Butler on Christmas Eve 1952? (00:18:30)
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. Shirley Butler, a 21 year old woman, was found dead just metres from her home in Waverton on Christmas Day 1952. Detectives launched an intense hunt for answers and even staged a world first radio re enactment of her final tram ride, while the press hinted that police were holding back key details. Nearly six months later, a dramatic arrest made headlines, but the revelations that followed proved even more astonishing. You can subscribe to Forgotten Australia here on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Michael Adams Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
What Happened to Shirley Butler on Christmas Eve 1952? (01:03:10)
Shirley Butler, a 21 year old woman, was found dead just metres from her home in Waverton on Christmas Day 1952. Detectives launched an intense hunt for answers and even staged a world first radio re enactment of her final tram ride, while the press hinted that police were holding back key details. Nearly six months later, a dramatic arrest made headlines, but the revelations that followed proved even more astonishing. You can subscribe to Forgotten Australia here on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Michael Adams Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Shortcut: Does "Adult Crime, Adult Time" Work for Youth Offenders? (00:16:18)
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. Katherine Hayes, CEO of Queensland's Youth Advocacy Centre, offers a frontline view of youth crime shaped by long term work with young offenders. She explains why Queensland's adult crime, adult time approach has failed, pointing to high reoffending rates and deep systemic issues. Katherine urges Victoria not to repeat what she calls an evidence free mistake and sheds light on what actually reduces youth crime. You can learn more about the Youth Advocacy Centre at www.yac.net.au We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Katherine Hayes Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Does "Adult Crime, Adult Time" Work for Youth Offenders? (00:38:27)
Katherine Hayes, CEO of Queensland's Youth Advocacy Centre, offers a frontline view of youth crime shaped by long term work with young offenders. She explains why Queensland's adult crime, adult time approach has failed, pointing to high reoffending rates and deep systemic issues. Katherine urges Victoria not to repeat what she calls an evidence free mistake and sheds light on what actually reduces youth crime. You can learn more about the Youth Advocacy Centre at www.yac.net.au We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Katherine Hayes Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from The ABC and Seven West Media. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Shortcut: Armed Teens Robbed My House: What I Want for Justice (00:15:09)
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. Ben Mansfield and his family were asleep in their suburban Melbourne home when two armed teenagers broke in and committed a burglary in December 2024. He joins Australian True Crime to talk about the home invasion and his thoughts on what should happen next to address Victorian youth crime. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Ben Mansfield Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from The ABC and Bloomberg Originals. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Armed Teens Robbed My House: What I Want for Justice (00:46:24)
Ben Mansfield and his family were asleep in their suburban Melbourne home when two armed teenagers broke in and committed a burglary in December 2024. He joins Australian True Crime to talk about the home invasion and his thoughts on what should happen next to address Victorian youth crime. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Ben Mansfield Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from The ABC and Bloomberg Originals. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Shortcut: My brother's continued abuse after murdering our mother - ATC International (00:17:14)
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. For this bonus episode of ATC International, we bring you a story from the USA. Amy B. Chesler is an award winner blogger, actress and author from Southern California. She's also the host of a podcast called "What Came Next". She's uniquely qualified to discuss true crime, because she's suffered a lifetime of abuse at the hands of her brother, Jesse. That abuse continues, despite the fact that he's incarcerated for the 2007 murder of their mother, Hadas. Amy joins us today to talk about the slow build up of abusive behaviour that led to her mother's attack, and the ongoing threat her brother poses from behind bars. Click here to purchase Amy's book "Working for Justice: One Family's Tale of Murder, Betrayal and Healing" Click here to listen to Amy's podcast "What Came Next". Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Amy B. Chesler Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/
My brother's continued abuse after murdering our mother - ATC International (01:04:15)
For this bonus episode of ATC International, we bring you a story from the USA. Amy B. Chesler is an award winner blogger, actress and author from Southern California. She's also the host of a podcast called "What Came Next". She's uniquely qualified to discuss true crime, because she's suffered a lifetime of abuse at the hands of her brother, Jesse. That abuse continues, despite the fact that he's incarcerated for the 2007 murder of their mother, Hadas. Amy joins us today to talk about the slow build up of abusive behaviour that led to her mother's attack, and the ongoing threat her brother poses from behind bars. Click here to purchase Amy's book "Working for Justice: One Family's Tale of Murder, Betrayal and Healing" Click here to listen to Amy's podcast "What Came Next". Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Amy B. Chesler Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod
Shortcut: Closing the Technology Gap in Policing (00:15:55)
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. David Bartlett is a former Victoria Police detective and Australian Crime Commission investigator with experience in counter terror work, international drug operations and organised crime. He shares how early frontline policing, tech skills and major investigations revealed the growing technology gap that criminals are now exploiting. David has since founded the Safer Places Network, a national voluntary CCTV register designed to get critical footage to investigators faster while protecting community privacy. You can learn more about how you can get involved with the Safer Places Network here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: David Bartlett Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard Editor: Michael Tankard This episode contains extra content from The ABC. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Closing the Technology Gap in Policing (01:02:32)
David Bartlett is a former Victoria Police detective and Australian Crime Commission investigator with experience in counter terror work, international drug operations and organised crime. He shares how early frontline policing, tech skills and major investigations revealed the growing technology gap that criminals are now exploiting. David has since founded the Safer Places Network, a national voluntary CCTV register designed to get critical footage to investigators faster while protecting community privacy. You can learn more about how you can get involved with the Safer Places Network here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: David Bartlett Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard Editor: Michael Tankard This episode contains extra content from NINE Entertainment and The ABC. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
London’s Supposed Cannibal Killer - ATC International (00:40:48)
Peter Bryan is often described as one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers and “cannibals”, with most coverage fixated on the grisly details of his crimes. But how much of that narrative is true? On this special international bonus episode of Australian True Crime, we unpack the myths, the evidence, and the real story behind Peter Bryan, joined by Michael J. Buchanan-Dunne from Murder Mile UK True Crime. You can listen to more episodes of Murder Mile UK True Crime here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Michael J. Buchanan-Dunne Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from 60 Minutes Australia. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Shortcut: The Romance Scam That Sent Donna Nelson to a Japanese Prison (00:19:24)
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 2023, Perth grandmother Donna Nelson unknowingly carried almost 2 kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan after being deceived in a romance scam, and was sentenced to six years in prison. Japanese authorities acknowledged she was manipulated but still held her responsible. Two of her five daughters, Ashlee Charles and Kristal Hilaire, join us to share their mother's story and the complexities of navigating the Japanese legal system. You can help support Donna Nelson's family by visiting this link. You can follow updates on Donna Nelson's case on Instagram and Facebook @BringDonnaHome We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guests: Ashlee Charles and Kristal Hilaire Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
The Romance Scam That Sent Donna Nelson to a Japanese Prison (01:16:24)
In 2023, Perth grandmother Donna Nelson unknowingly carried almost 2 kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan after being deceived in a romance scam, and was sentenced to six years in prison. Japanese authorities acknowledged she was manipulated but still held her responsible. Two of her five daughters, Ashlee Charles and Kristal Hilaire, join us to share their mother's story and the complexities of navigating the Japanese legal system. You can help support Donna Nelson's family by visiting this link. You can follow updates on Donna Nelson's case on Instagram and Facebook @BringDonnaHome We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guests: Ashlee Charles and Kristal Hilaire Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from The ABC and Channel 7. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Shortcut: Inside Homicide and Missing Persons with Andrew Stamper (00:15:34)
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. Andrew Stamper, a 40-year veteran of the Victorian Police Service, joins us again to share his experiences from major investigative roles, the importance of building rapport, and the psychological impact of police work. Listen to part 1 here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Andrew Stamper Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from Channel 10. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Inside Homicide and Missing Persons with Andrew Stamper (00:47:33)
Andrew Stamper, a 40-year veteran of the Victorian Police Service, joins us again to share his experiences from major investigative roles, the importance of building rapport, and the psychological impact of police work. Listen to part 1 here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Andrew Stamper Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from Channel 10. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Shortcut: Policing the Underworld and the High Country (00:14:42)
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. Former homicide detective Andrew Stamper reflects on the landmark investigations that defined Melbourne's underworld era and what it took to stop a city sliding into violence. He shares the inside story of leading the High Country case from a missing persons report to a multi-year homicide investigation, and the emotional toll of searching for answers for families left behind. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Andrew Stamper Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from the ABC. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Policing the Underworld and the High Country (00:39:25)
Former homicide detective Andrew Stamper reflects on the landmark investigations that defined Melbourne's underworld era and what it took to stop a city sliding into violence. He shares the inside story of leading the High Country case from a missing persons report to a multi-year homicide investigation, and the emotional toll of searching for answers for families left behind. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Andrew Stamper Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from the ABC, Channel 9 and Channel 10. GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Shortcut: From Surviving a Stabbing to Becoming a Leader in Policing – Part Two (00:15:40)
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. This is part two of our two part series with former NSW Police and AFP member, Jason Semple. Listen to part one here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Jason Semple Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here. Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
