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    Australian True Crime

    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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    Shortcut: A victim’s perspective of the mental impairment defence *re-issue* Mar 18, 2026
    Show notes

    David Cammarata’s childhood best friend is currently a forensic patient in a secure psychiatric facility. He was found not guilty of the machete murder of his own brother at a suburban shopping centre and of stalking and attempting to murder David, because the judge believed he was suffering from severe mental illness when he committed the offences.

    David and his family were terrorised for years before his former friend Jonathan was apprehended. Now he lives in fear that he’ll one day be released.

    David’s former best friend, the best man at his wedding is a man by the name of Jonathan Dick.

    This episode was first aired on September 18th, 2022.

    You can watch our episodes and subscribe to our Youtube channel here.

    Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    The Young Woman a Country Town Didn’t Believe Mar 15, 2026
    Show notes

    In 2016, a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at a birthday party in the small western Victorian town of Balmoral.

    The case divided the close-knit community and led to a complex legal process involving an appeal, a retrial and a key witness who later changed her evidence, though two juries ultimately found the men guilty of rape.

    Journalists Andy Burns and Charlotte King join us to discuss their investigation for the ABC podcast Hometown Boys and the impact the case had on the town.

    PLEASE NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence.

    You can listen to Hometown Boys on the Background Briefing podcast by the ABC.

    You can watch our episodes and subscribe to our Youtube channel here.

    Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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: Andy Burns and Charlotte King
    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    Shortcut: The Young Woman a Country Town Didn’t Believe Mar 15, 2026
    Show notes

    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 2016, a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at a birthday party in the small western Victorian town of Balmoral.

    The case divided the close-knit community and led to a complex legal process involving an appeal, a retrial and a key witness who later changed her evidence, though two juries ultimately found the men guilty of rape.

    Journalists Andy Burns and Charlotte King join us to discuss their investigation for the ABC podcast Hometown Boys and the impact the case had on the town.

    PLEASE NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence.

    You can listen to Hometown Boys on the Background Briefing podcast by the ABC.

    You can watch our episodes and subscribe to our Youtube channel here.

    Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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: Andy Burns and Charlotte King
    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    The Energetic Healer Who Assisted The Search For Frank McGonigle - ATC International Mar 12, 2026
    Show notes

    We recommend you listen to our previous episode "Ripple: A Long Strange Search for A Killer - ATC International" before starting this episode.

    Carol Williams, The energetic healer who was such an integral part of Jim Cosgrove's search for Frank McGonigle, joins us for a conversation that I can assure you will not disappoint.

    Jim's book, ‘Ripple: A Long Strange Search For A Killer’, can be purchased now.

    Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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: Carol Williams


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    Ripple: A Long Strange Search for A Killer - ATC International Mar 12, 2026
    Show notes

    During Jim Cosgrove's childhood, a young man from his neighbourhood named Frank McGonigle disappeared without a trace. At various times throughout his life, Jim has been drawn back and retraced Frank’s steps, with various fascinating companions, inching closer and closer to finding out the truth about what happened to him.

    It’s been 40 years now, and Jim has finally written the book about his life looking for Frank. It’s called ‘Ripple: A Long Strange Search For A Killer’. It really is a strange journey, and a very entertaining one to read about. He joins us to talk about it.

    Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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: Jim Cosgrove


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    My Predator Has Been Released From Prison Mar 09, 2026
    Show notes

    Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower.

    She joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to give us an insight into what it's been like since Bower has been released.

    You can reach out to Elysha at Elysha.h1982@gmail.com

    PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma.

    Last week we re-issued Elysha's first episode with us from back in 2018. You can listen to it here "I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7"

    You can watch the video version of this episode on our Youtube channel here.

    Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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: Elysha
    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    Shortcut: My Predator Has Been Released From Prison Mar 09, 2026
    Show notes

    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.

    Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower.

    She joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to give us an insight into what it's been like since Bower has been released.

    You can reach out to Elysha at Elysha.h1982@gmail.com

    PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma.

    Last week we re-issued Elysha's first episode with us from back in 2018. You can listen to it here "I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7"

    You can watch the video version of this episode on our Youtube channel here.

    Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our 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: Elysha
    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7 *Re-Issue* Mar 05, 2026
    Show notes

    After her rape went unsolved for more than 25 years, Elysha contacted police to have her case reopened. She courageously tells us about what life has been like since her attack when she was 7-years-old, what happened when her case was reopened and why she contacted us to tell her story.

    This episode was originally aired in 2018. Elysha joins us again on next Monday's episode.

    PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma.

    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
    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    Shortcut: I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7 *Re-Issue* Mar 05, 2026
    Show notes

    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.

    After her rape went unsolved for more than 25 years, Elysha contacted police to have her case reopened. She courageously tells us about what life has been like since her attack when she was 7-years-old, what happened when her case was reopened and why she contacted us to tell her story.

    This episode was originally aired in 2018. Elysha joins us again on next Monday's episode.

    PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma.

    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
    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    Australia's Doctor Death Mar 01, 2026
    Show notes

    Award winning journalist Hedley Thomas joins us to discuss Sick to Death, his podcast and bestselling book examining the case of Dr Jayant Patel, the Bundaberg surgeon accused of causing patient deaths after being barred from practising in the United States.

    In this conversation, he unpacks how the investigation uncovered deep failures within Australia’s health system and the extraordinary courage of a nurse who chose to speak up.

    You can listen to "Sick To Death" now, wherever you get your podcasts.

    You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

    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: Hedley Thomas
    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

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