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Shortcut: Xanthé Mallett: At what age can a child be criminally responsible? Sep 04, 2024

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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.

We've spoken to a number of people over the years who've been victimised by youth offenders.

Some of our guests have lost loved ones to violence perpetrated by them. Some of our other guests were youth offenders.

There are two very distinct schools of thought when it comes to how to deal with children who commit adult crimes.

In this episode of Australian True Crime, our guest host, criminologist Xanthé Mallett talks about the age of criminal responsibility in Australia.
Xanthé will also answer some of your questions. And don't forget, if you have a question or a comment about today's episode, you can leave a voice message using the link below.

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé Mallett

Guest: Professor Susan M Sawyer

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content for BBC News and The ABC.

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Xanthé Mallett: At what age can a child be criminally responsible? Sep 04, 2024

Show notes

We've spoken to a number of people over the years who've been victimised by youth offenders.

Some of our guests have lost loved ones to violence perpetrated by them. Some of our other guests were youth offenders.

There are two very distinct schools of thought when it comes to how to deal with children who commit adult crimes.

Send us a question by recording a voice message 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.

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé Mallett

Guest: Professor Susan M Sawyer

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content for BBC News 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

Shortcut: Backup is Three Hours Away Sep 01, 2024

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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.

Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas is a country copper through and through, and has served in various towns around Victoria during his three decades in the job.

They were tough towns full of tough people, and even though Mark is definitely among the toughest, he's managed to retain his sense of humour.

Mark has written a book called "Backup is Three Hours Away" and he joins us on Australian True Crime to tell us more about the time his life was saved by a truckload of Bega Cheese and many other examples of the unpredictable life of a country cop.

You can click here to purchase "Backup is Three Hours Away".

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest: Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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Backup is Three Hours Away Sep 01, 2024

Show notes

Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas is a country copper through and through, and has served in various towns around Victoria during his three decades in the job.

They were tough towns full of tough people, and even though Mark is definitely among the toughest, he's managed to retain his sense of humour.

You can click here to purchase "Backup is Three Hours Away".

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.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest: Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas

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 Gay Hate Crime That Went Unsolved for Over 30 Years Aug 25, 2024

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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.

Scott Johnson's naked body was found on the rocks at Blue Fish Point near Manly in Sydney in December 1988. Above him loomed the jagged cliffs from which he had fallen the night before.

Manly police were quick to declare his death a suicide, even though gay men were being found in similar circumstances around the Sydney shoreline with shocking regularity.

Scott was, and still is, deeply loved by his friends, family and older brother, Steve Johnson.

Steve refused to give up in his pursuit of justice for Scott. His crusade uncovered the truth about decades of gay hate crimes in Sydney and the police inaction that allowed them to thrive.

Steve Johnson has just released a book called A Thousand Miles from Care, and he joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about it.

You can purchase "A Thousand Miles from Care" by clicking this link.

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.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest: Steve Johnson

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from The ABC, Nine Entertainment and Seven West Media.

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The Gay Hate Crime That Went Unsolved for Over 30 Years Aug 25, 2024

Show notes

Scott Johnson's naked body was found on the rocks at Blue Fish Point near Manly in Sydney in December 1988. Above him loomed the jagged cliffs from which he had fallen the night before.

Manly police were quick to declare his death a suicide, even though gay men were being found in similar circumstances around the Sydney shoreline with shocking regularity.

Scott was, and still is, deeply loved by his friends, family and older brother, Steve Johnson.

Steve refused to give up in his pursuit of justice for Scott. His crusade uncovered the truth about decades of gay hate crimes in Sydney and the police inaction that allowed them to thrive.

Steve Johnson has just released a book called A Thousand Miles from Care, and he joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about it.

You can purchase "A Thousand Miles from Care" by clicking this link.

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.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest: Steve Johnson

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from The ABC, Nine Entertainment 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: Growing Up in the Violent Painters and Dockers Union Aug 18, 2024

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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.

Ron Isherwood was literally born into crime. His father was a member of the feared Painters and Dockers Union of Victoria, which had deep connections to the underworld.

The Painters and Dockers of Ron's father's day were among the most infamous criminals this country has ever seen.

As a kid, Ron was groomed to follow in their footsteps. He joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about the hard lessons he's learned over the journey and his passion for helping others.

You can purchase Ron's book, as well as learn more about "The Truth About Addiction" by clicking this link.

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.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest: Ron Isherwood

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from The ABC and Nine Entertainment.

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

Growing Up in the Violent Painters and Dockers Union Aug 18, 2024

Show notes

Ron Isherwood was literally born into crime. His father was a member of the feared Painters and Dockers Union of Victoria, which had deep connections to the underworld.

The Painters and Dockers of Ron's father's day were among the most infamous criminals this country has ever seen.

As a kid, Ron was groomed to follow in their footsteps. He joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about the hard lessons he's learned over the journey and his passion for helping others.

You can purchase Ron's book, as well as learn more about "The Truth About Addiction" by clicking this link.

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.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest: Ron Isherwood

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from The ABC and Nine Entertainment.

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

Xanthé Mallett: Samantha Murphy and the Train family Aug 14, 2024

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Dr. Xanthé Mallett recently joined us at the Sydney and Brisbane shows for ATC Live. If you were there, you'll know that there's never enough time to get to everyone's questions in the Q&A. So we decided to bring you some special episodes of Australian True Crime, hosted by Xanthé Mallett.

As a criminologist and forensic anthropologist, Xanthé is a rare breed. Those two disciplines just don't overlap very often in the real world.

Her perspectives on criminal cases are always fascinating. On this episode of Australian True Crime, Xanthé gives us an update on the Samantha Murphy case, as well as the Wieambilla Police Shootings.

Send us a question by recording a voice message 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.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Co-Host: Dr. Xanthé Mallett

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content for 7News and The ABC.

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https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

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Shortcut: The People Committing Australia's Most Bizarre Crimes Aug 11, 2024

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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.

Dr. Peter Coleman's book "Australia's Most Bizarre Crimes" is actually a pretty compassionate look at the mistakes made by people who've decided to attempt to commit a crime. People who really should have thought better of it.

In many cases, the people featured in this book just weren't cut out for the criminal life.

Dr. Peter Coleman joins us on Australian True Crime to share some highlights from his extensive research into Australia's most bizarre crimes.

You can learn more about Dr. Peter Coleman, and purchase his book at the link 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.

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

CREDITS:

Host/Editor: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest: Dr. Peter Coleman

Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard