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Crime Interrupted explores some of the biggest and most challenging cases handled by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australia’s national policing agency. Presented by Casefile, the series covers cases including human trafficking, counter-terrorism operations, international kidnappings, drug crime, cybercrime and more. You will hear from the AFP officers who investigated these crimes, as well as members from domestic and international partners. These are the real stories of the AFP. Eve ...
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When two friends go missing back-to-back, and in between their disappearances, a third friend is murdered, their mothers begin their own investigation. As the connections between the three cases are explored, the mothers navigate devastating twists and turns, including one revelation that shakes the community to its core. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When 18-year-old Niamh Maye went missing in 2002, her family did everything they could to help the police find her. But, like so many missing persons cases, there comes a time when the leads dry up and there’s nowhere left to look. Researching what was to be a single episode, the Casefile host found so many intriguing elements, he took four years to make this incredible series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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True crime authors and podcasters, Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb, join up to create The Unthinkable, a podcast exploring stories of people who have experienced unthinkable events but who have come out the other side, stronger and wiser. They share their stories and their wisdom in double episodes that give each guest the time and space to explore what they experienced and what they learnt from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Troubled Waters is a 10-part ground-breaking podcast exploring the untold story of Louisa Ioannidis' tragic and mysterious death in 2011. Louisa Ioannidis was only 24. Beautiful, courageous, and vulnerable, yet her untimely death barely received a two-line report in a small local newspaper. Her body was discovered by passers-by in a local creek, clad in a pink dressing gown. Despite being a strong swimmer, police quickly determined there were no suspicious circumstances. Yet no one has been ...
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In June 1993, Elizabeth Stevens, 18, was murdered on her way home from the bus stop. Her death began a seven-week reign of terror for the people of Frankston. A serial killer was on the loose. No one was safe, not young mother, Debbie Fream, 22, taken on a trip to the shops, nor Natalie Russell, 17, murdered on her way home from school. The serial killer, Paul Denyer was captured and sentenced to life in prison. On appeal, he was granted a 30-year minimum sentence. Fast forward 30 years and ...
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Step inside the shadowy world of the 90s music industry with Casefile Presents.We go behind the velvet ropes to explore the dark side of the Hollywood club scene and the nightlife king and queen pins who ruled it. In this world, secrets trade hands like currency; among the most compelling is who murdered Brett Cantor.The tragic death of Brett Cantor sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. At just 25, Cantor had built an impressive career as an A&R executive at Chrysalis Music ...
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What’s Missing is a brand new podcast that explores the wide-reaching, devastating impacts that occur when someone disappears without a trace. Hosted by Loren O’Keeffe, the founder and CEO of The Missed Foundation (formerly known as MPAN - Missing Persons Advocacy Network), the series features interviews with family members and loved ones of missing Australians, going beyond the headlines to provide a deep, unflinching insight into their searches and struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Unfiltered invites guests from all walks of life to share real stories about justice and transformation. Join host Raquel O'Brien for a series of raw and honest conversations from a range of perspectives in an invitation for you to make up your own mind. No topic is off-limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In The Shadows delves into a riveting unsolved mystery from 1991. When the body of a young woman is discovered by two terrified boys in the desert near Bakersfield, California, authorities quickly target her popular star-athlete boyfriend. The case - one of the most controversial in Kern County’s history - quickly drew national media attention, and the ensuing trials divided the community and sparked a heated debate. Despite that, the perpetrator of this horrific crime remained unpunished. 3 ...
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A rhino poaching war uncovers a hidden system of dominance in The Invisible Hand. This series follows Georgina Savage as she returns to her birth country of South Africa to document her family's fight against rhino extinction. But as she immerses herself in the lives of those directly affected by this crisis, including the men who poach rhinos, she must confront her country's colonial past and it's implications in a conflict close to home.The series will be available to binge on July 1st, 20 ...
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Maya Angelou once said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."Silent Waves tells one true story led by 25-year-old Raquel O'Brien, as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and a father with a dark secret.To do so, she has raw, honest and open conversations with her family about the cataclysmic circumstances of their story for the first time... and all on tape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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True crime, unsolved murder mysteries, and paranormal stories of the rich and famous. Take a wild supernatural ride as we investigate the mysterious deaths and take a mystical look at those who died under infamous circumstances. Hosted by Jacy Nova and Thom Dre.
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Julie Ann Garciacelay was not quite 20 when she vanished from her inner-city apartment in Melbourne 50 years ago. Three men who were with her that night in July 1975 told police the young American left to make a phone call and didn’t return. One would be linked to the infamous Easey Street murders 18 months later. Julie has never been seen since, n…
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[Part 2 of 2] *** Content Warning: child victims, child sexual assault, child abuse*** As the search into the disappearance of three-year-old William Tyrrell reaches its third fruitless year, the investigation takes turn after turn until a coronial inquest is eventually called. The inquest aims to figure out what happened to William once and for al…
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When the AFP gets word that over a tonne of cocaine is headed for Australian shores, they need to find creative and outlandish ways never done before to try and disrupt some major players on the international drug scene. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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[Part 1 of 2] *** Content Warning: child victims, child sexual assault *** It was a peaceful morning on Friday, September 12 2014, as three-year-old William Tyrrell played happily in the backyard of his grandmother’s home in the small New South Wales town of Kendall. One minute, William roared like a tiger, posing for a photo in his favourite Spide…
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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. Today, we’re showcasing Troubled Waters – a powerful, deeply moving series that brings Louisa Ioannidis’s life and the una…
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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. Today, we’re showcasing The Frankston Murders. When Vikki Petraitis and I found out that Paul Denyer, the man convicted of…
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When a second-hand excavator was en route to Australia from South Africa, the Australian Border Force flagged it for a closer look. ACT policing suspected an importation of cocaine, but no one could believe just how much. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. Today, we’re showcasing The Bakersfield Three. The Bakersfield Three is our most successful limited-run series to date. Th…
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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. First up is Missing Niamh—a story that’s very close to me personally. I spent years researching the case and working direc…
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The AFP and ATO uncover Australia’s largest tax fraud case, involving $300m. The two perpetrators were trusted businessmen and before the law caught up with them, they spent tens of millions on luxury cars, boats, and mansions. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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A secondary school student spoke to the AFP about her concern she was about to be forced into a marriage. The marriage eventually went ahead, and she was murdered six weeks later. Her mother was charged with coercing her into a forced marriage. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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When millions of offensive emails flooded the inboxes of ordinary Australians in the lead-up to the 2020 elections, the AFP began a cat-and-mouse chase, pitting the offender against the best of the best at AFP Cybercrime. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Unthinkable is taking a break, but Vikki and Emily will be back with some more episodes soon. We want to thank you for the support you've shown by listening and contacting us about the incredible guests and their experiences that they have generously shared for The Unthinkable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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When 46-year-old Vincent Viafore disappeared while kayaking on the Hudson River with his fiancée, 35-year-old Angelika Graswald, it was initially believed to be a tragic accident. However, Angelika’s story and behaviour soon raised troubling questions about what really happened. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Milly Raso Creativ…
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When the AFP learnt that two men were planning a terror attack on the streets of Sydney, they began a race against time to locate the two young suspects and stop them. It became urgent when they learn the men had purchased hunting knives. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Case 320: Veronica Abouchuk & Kathleen Henry
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1:16:59In late September 2019, a woman reported that she had discovered evidence of a brutal crime. A discarded memory card she’d found on a street in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska had video and image files depicting the torture and murder of an Alaska Native woman. The investigation that followed revealed the stories of three women – Kathleen Henry, Veronic…
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A crucial player in James’ case speaks out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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*** Content warnings: child abuse, sexual assault, child victims, stalking *** In Paterson, New Jersey, during the early 1980s, Marie Moore was seen as the neighbourhood’s ‘cool mum’. The 35-year-old allowed her 12-year-old daughter Tammy to have friends over as often as she liked, and would even take the pre-teen and her friends out on fun excursi…
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Case 318: Tay Chow Lyang & Tony Tan Poh Chuan
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1:28:33On September 15 2003, Singaporean student Ram Tiwary awoke in his Sydney apartment to find his two flatmates, Tony Tan Poh Chuan and Tay Chow Lyang, had been brutally murdered. A suspicious car seen in the area leads police on a hunt for the killers, until another suspect emerges closer to home. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – E…
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My Child Was Killed by a Child: Bek Porter (Part 2)
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35:04‘Act proven but not criminally responsible’ was the verdict against the perpetrator. So what does that mean for families? Bek was horrified to learn that after just three years, the girl who ended her daughter’s life would be getting day release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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When 71-year-old Thomas Perez Senior failed to return home after a short walk to his mailbox in Fontana, California, his son Tom wasn’t overly concerned. He suspected his father had just gone to visit friends or family and would return home of his own accord. But when police arrived at the Perez home to complete a missing person’s report, they came…
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My Child Was Killed by a Child: Bek Porter (Part 1)
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50:13Bek Porter’s 10-year-old daughter was killed by a 14-year-old girl. In the grief of the immediate aftermath, Bek didn’t realise that the loss of her daughter was only the first step in a journey so fraught with pain, it would change everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Case 316: Gilbert Bogle & Margaret Chandler
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1:36:25When the bodies of Doctor Gilbert Bogle and Margaret Chandler were found along the banks of Sydney’s Lane Cove River on New Year’s Day 1963, scandal and suspicion erupted. The two were married – but not to each other – raising immediate questions of foul play. Yet as investigators peeled back the layers of this bizarre case, they found themselves t…
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*** Content warnings: child victims, child abuse, child sexual assault, child exploitation *** In 2013, a forum appeared on the dark web called Hurt2theCore. Run by an anonymous user known only as Lux, it was a digital cesspool dedicated to one of the most vile subgenres of illicit pornography. It quickly became Lux’s most notorious creation and dr…
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The Molotov Cocktail: Anjelo Ratnachandra (Part 2)
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56:06When two teens armed with a Molotov cocktail break his front window and throw it at Anjelo, he goes from watching soccer on TV to being on fire. Follow Anjelo’s long road to recovery, which takes him to the highest mountain on earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On a January night in 1997, Yarmila Falater was brutally stabbed and drowned in the family’s backyard pool. Her husband, Scott Falater, was caught red-handed, but claimed he had no memory of the crime. What followed was a high-profile trial that pitted science against suspicion, as experts debated whether Yarmila’s death was a tragic accident or de…
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The Molotov Cocktail: Anjelo Ratnachandra (Part 1)
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44:33Anjelo graduated from university and left Melbourne to work in London as a physiotherapist. He moved into a share-house and didn’t take much notice of the teenage gang flare-ups in the area. Until the night they arrived on his doorstep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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*** Content warnings: Sexual assault, homophobia*** On Anzac Day of 1999, life partners Keith Hibbins and David Campbell were walking through the Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne when they were approached by two agitated young men, John Whiteside and Kristian Dieber. The young men claimed they were on the lookout for a pair of rapists who had just sexu…
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*** Content warnings: Sexual assault *** When first responders arrived at the Roberts family home in the small town of Early, Iowa, on December 13 2001, they found 20-year-old Dustin Wehde lying in a pool of his own blood. The homeowner, Tracey Roberts, claimed she’d shot Dustin in an act of self-defence after he and another unknown assailant broke…
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A Voice for Survivors: Madeleine Heather (Part 2)
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37:42As an adult, Madeleine wants to encourage others to speak of their experiences. She moves into a world of advocacy and begins her podcast, Reclaim Me, where survivors speak their truth and give others hope for a stronger future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Voice for Survivors: Madeleine Heather (Part 1)
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41:56When 13-year-old Madeleine Heather is raped at a school friend’s sleepover, not only does she have to deal with the immediate aftermath of the attack, she has to navigate a world that had shown itself not to be safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Case 311: Russell Hill & Carol Clay
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1:32:13*** Content warnings: Gun violence, animal cruelty *** When 74-year-old Russell Hill and 73-year-old Carol Clay vanished while camping in Victoria’s rugged High Country, their disappearance brought many hidden secrets to light. People theorised that the pair had run away together, were the victims of a murder-suicide, or had accidentally been kille…
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