Australian True Crime

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.  

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 Islan

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

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 S

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

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

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 I

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 7

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 Tankar

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   1

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

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 informa

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:&

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 Torr

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 ep

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 c

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

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:

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 web

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 a