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Shortcut: Justice for Roslyn Reay Jun 15, 2025

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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 2005, Roslyn Reay was tragically found deceased in her Cooks Hill home by her daughter Mandii after weeks of no contact.

Roslyn, a well-liked member of the Newcastle community, was a victim of a violent crime that has remained unresolved for nearly two decades.

Mandii joins us to share her story, reflecting on the loss of her mother and the renewed police investigation, including a $750,000 reward for information that could bring answers and justice.

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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.

You can keep up to date with Mandii and the case of Roslyn Reay at her Facebook Page "Justice for Roslyn Reay"

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on instagram here.

Guest: Mandii

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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Justice for Roslyn Reay Jun 15, 2025

Show notes

In 2005, Roslyn Reay was tragically found deceased in her Cooks Hill home by her daughter Mandii after weeks of no contact.

Roslyn, a well-liked member of the Newcastle community, was a victim of a violent crime that has remained unresolved for nearly two decades.

Mandii joins us to share her story, reflecting on the loss of her mother and the renewed police investigation, including a $750,000 reward for information that could bring answers and justice.

Links:

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.

You can keep up to date with Mandii and the case of Roslyn Reay at her Facebook Page "Justice for Roslyn Reay"

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.

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. You can find her on instagram here.

Guest: Mandii

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 Brownout Murders Jun 09, 2025

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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.

During World War II, Melbourne hosted American soldiers as part of the Allied effort, and the city enforced "brownouts"—partial blackouts to obscure urban areas from potential air raids.

Among the soldiers was Edward Leonski, whose self-confessed fixation on women's voices led to the tragic murders of Ivy Violet McLeod, Pauline Thompson and Gladys Hosking.

Joining us is Luke C. Jackson, one of the creators of The Brownout Murders, a graphic novel that examines the fear, fortitude and social change sparked by this dark chapter in Melbourne’s history.

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"The Brownout Murders" is authored by Luke C. Jackson, Kelly Jackson and Maya Graham. You can purchase your copy here.

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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. You can find her on instagram here.

Guest: Luke C. Jackson

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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The Brownout Murders Jun 08, 2025

Show notes

During World War II, Melbourne hosted American soldiers as part of the Allied effort, and the city enforced "brownouts"—partial blackouts to obscure urban areas from potential air raids.

Among the soldiers was Edward Leonski, whose self-confessed fixation on women's voices led to the tragic murders of Ivy Violet McLeod, Pauline Thompson and Gladys Hosking.

Links:

"The Brownout Murders" is authored by Luke C. Jackson, Kelly Jackson and Maya Graham. You can purchase your copy here.

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. You can find her on instagram here.

Guest: Luke C. Jackson

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 Bank Robber's Boy - Part Two Jun 01, 2025

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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.

Peter Norris joins us once again on Australian True Crime to share more about his childhood as the son of a bank robber.

In our previous episode, we heard about Gordon House, the homeless shelter in Melbourne's CBD where 11-year-old Pete and his dad, Clarry, hid out for a couple of months after Clarry’s escape from Fremantle Jail.

In this episode, we pick up the story after a near-miss with police at Gordon House, which forces the pair to hit the road, and escape authorities across the Nullarbor.

Links:

You can learn more about Peter, as well as purchase "The Bank Robber's Boy" here.

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. You can find her on instagram here.

Guest: Peter Norris

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 Bank Robber's Boy - Part Two Jun 01, 2025

Show notes

Peter Norris joins us once again on Australian True Crime to share more about his childhood as the son of a bank robber.

In this episode, we pick up the story after a near-miss with police at Gordon House, which forces the pair to hit the road, and escape authorities across the Nullarbor.

Links:

You can learn more about Peter, as well as purchase "The Bank Robber's Boy" here.

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. You can find her on instagram here.

Guest: Peter Norris

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 50 Year Mystery of Terry Floyd's Disappearance May 29, 2025

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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 episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services.

Guest host Dr. Xanthé Mallett speaks with veteran radio journalist Dee Dee Dunleavy about her new podcast, The Boy in the Goldmine. The series investigates the 1975 disappearance of 12-year-old Terry Floyd in Avoca, Victoria.

The podcast features interviews with Terry's brother Daryl, who has spent decades searching for answers, and former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, who joined the case as a private investigator in 2011.

You can donate to Daryl Floyd's search efforts here.

The Boy in the Goldmine is available wherever you listen to your podcasts, and you can also follow the investigation on their Instagram and Facebook.

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:

Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé Mallett

Guest: Dee Dee Dunleavy

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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The 50 Year Mystery of Terry Floyd's Disappearance May 28, 2025

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Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services.

You can donate to Daryl Floyd's search efforts here.

The Boy in the Goldmine is available wherever you listen to your podcasts, and you can also follow the investigation on their Instagram and Facebook.

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:

Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé Mallett

Guest: Dee Dee Dunleavy

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 Bank Robber's Boy - Part One May 25, 2025

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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.

Peter Norris is the youngest son of Clarry Norris, a career criminal who spent his life evading the law, and breaking out of prisons.

In his memoir, The Bank Robber’s Boy, Peter recounts a childhood shaped by foster care, life on the run, and moments of surprising normality.

This is part one of a two part series. Part two will be released next Monday, and earlier for subscribers of Australian True Crime Plus.

Links:

You can learn more about Peter, as well as purchase "The Bank Robber's Boy" here.

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. You can find her on instagram here.

Guest: Peter Norris

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 Bank Robber's Boy - Part One May 25, 2025

Show notes

Peter Norris is the youngest son of Clarry Norris, a career criminal who spent his life evading the law, and breaking out of prisons.

In his memoir, The Bank Robber’s Boy, Peter recounts a childhood shaped by foster care, life on the run, and moments of surprising normality.

This is part one of a two part series. Part two will be released next Monday, and earlier for subscribers of Australian True Crime Plus.

Links:

You can learn more about Peter, as well as purchase "The Bank Robber's Boy" here.

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. You can find her on instagram here.

Guest: Peter Norris

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

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