I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin
Former Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin, with 25 years in homicide, interviews cops, criminals, addicts, victims, lawyers, and others about their experiences within the justice system. The podcast explores themes of good and evil, hope and suffering, joy, tragedy, and redemption. It is one of Australia's most successful podcasts, offering a raw look at life and death.
Episodes
The Santa Claus Serial Killer: Hank Idsinga Pt. 2
Between 2010 and 2017, eight men vanished from Toronto's gay village. The man responsible was hiding in plain sight, a landscape gardener who moonlighted as a shopping centre Santa Claus. In part two of his chat with Gary, former Toronto Homicide Inspector Hank Idsinga reveals the full story behind the Bruce McArthur serial killer investigation. From a tip about cannibalism on the dark web, to dis
18 years of catching killers: Hank Idsinga Pt. 1
Serial killers, child victims, sleepless nights, near death experiences. This is what working in homicide actually looks like. Hank Idsinga spent 34 years with the Toronto Police Service, 18 of them in Homicide, before retiring as one of Canada's most experienced and decorated investigators. In this episode of I Catch Killers, Hank and Gary, two former homicide detectives with a combined sev
What we get wrong about youth crime: Lincoln Tarrow-Lynch Pt. 2
What does it really take to break the cycle of crime? In Part 2 of this conversation, Gary sits down with Lincoln Tarrow-Lynch, a man caught up in crime since he was a kid, who’d spent years dealing drugs, battling ice addiction, and surviving on the fringes of society, to uncover what finally turned his life around. Lincoln opens up about his first adult prison sentence, losing his mo
Raised by neglect, punished by the system: Lincoln Tarrow-Lynch Pt. 1
What happens when the system meant to protect a child chooses to punish them instead? Lincoln Tarrow-Lynch's earliest memory is watching his father being arrested. By five, his mother was in prison. By twelve, he was committing petty crime, living on the streets, and being abused by adults, yet the system kept sending him back to the danger it knew was there. In this episode of I Catch Killers, Ga
Infiltrating Australia's illegal brothels: Jas Rawlinson Pt. 2
For 18 months, Jas Rawlinson went undercover to investigate illegal massage parlours across Brisbane. What she discovered was venues hiding exploitation, debt bondage and human trafficking in plain sight. In part two of her chat with Gary on I Catch Killers, Jas shares the personal stories of women she met inside these venues, her chilling encounters with men on underground forums, and her f
From abused child to anti trafficking advocate: Jas Rawlinson Pt. 1
Jas Rawlinson is a fearless journalist, author and advocate. But before she was any of those things, she was a girl trying to survive in a home filled with domestic violence and coercive control. Jas grew up watching her father abuse her mother. She carried that shame into her first relationship, where love bombing turned into sexual abuse. But Jas didn't stay silent. She reclaimed her story and h
From dope dealer to hope dealer: Gaz Wright Pt. 2
Gaz Wright picks up where the war stories ended in part one of his chat with Gary on I Catch Killers. In this episode, they get into the story that really matters - how one man crawled out of a back bedroom in a shot-up trap house, white-knuckled his way through heroin withdrawal, and rebuilt himself from nothing into one of Australia's most unlikely voices for change. With nothing but the c
From running the streets to begging for death: Gaz Wright Pt. 1
The criminal underworld is a grubby place, it welcomes anyone willing to make bad choices. And Gaz Wright made plenty of them. In this episode of I Catch Killers, Gary sits down with Gaz, a former gang leader, drug dealer, and serious violent offender from Melbourne’s western suburbs, who served almost a decade in prison, and who once called the police on himself hoping they’d shoot hi
‘They told me Celeste’s death wouldn't be in vain. So far, it has been’: Aggie Di Mauro Pt. 2
What’s been done in the 5 and half years since 23 year old Celeste Manno was brutally murdered in her bedroom by a man she barely knew? According to Celeste’s mum, Aggie Di Mauro, not much. In part two of Aggie’s chat with Gary, Aggie lays out in forensic detail why the Victorian Government's response to the Victorian Law Reform Commission's 45 stalking recommendations has
'My daughter’s murder could’ve been prevented’: Aggie Di Mauro Pt. 1
When 23-year-old Celeste Manno was brutally murdered in her own bedroom in November 2020, her mother Aggie knew it could have been prevented. A former coworker had stalked and harassed Celeste for over a year, and the warning signs were everywhere. Police were told. Courts were involved. Intervention orders were issued. Somehow, none of it was enough. In this episode of I Catch Killers, Aggie Di M
When the prison gates open: Tahlia Isaac Pt. 2
Being locked up in prison is hard - but often the real test comes when you're released. In part 2 of this discussion, Tahlia Isaac takes Gary inside the raw reality of life in a women's maximum-security facility: 22-hour lockdowns, mothers crying for children they can't reach, Aboriginal matriarchs ripped from their communities, and women imprisoned for nothing more than driving without a licence.
‘I probably needed to go to prison’: Tahlia Isaac Pt. 1
Tahlia Isaac sat in a watch house, facing serious criminal charges, with no phone, no money, and a face beaten by her abusive partner. Her lawyer told her she was going to prison. So she set her life on fire. After using drugs recreationally as a teenager, Tahlia quickly fell into a spiral of addiction, toxic relationships, drug dealing, and serious criminal charges. But that's only half the story
How Australia created a criminal empire: Rohan Pike Pt. 2
Australia's war on tobacco has backfired spectacularly, and the consequences have become deadly. In this episode of I Catch Killers, former ABF and AFP detective Rohan Pike takes us deeper into the self-inflicted tobacco wars and its consequences - including the booming unregulated vape industry, with almost all vapes sold in Australia now illegal. Rohan also tells us about serving as an AFP
Inside the Aussie tobacco wars: Rohan Pike Pt. 1
A decade ago, Australian Border Force Tobacco Strike Team leader Rohan Pike issued a stark warning: skyrocketing tobacco excises would unleash organised crime and fuel a dangerous illicit market. Today, his prediction has become reality - firebombings terrorise suburban streets, borders are breached daily, and innocent people are being murdered as a result of the multi-billion-dollar black market.
Love bombing, sextortion and financial ruin: Kylee Dennis Pt. 2
Tens and thousands of Australians are scammed out of millions every year. However, the exploitation doesn’t stop there - a shocking number of scammers are human trafficking victims, involuntarily held in prison-like compounds and violently punished if they don’t meet their targets. In part 2 of her chat on I Catch Killers, detective turned romance scam investigator Kylee Dennis r
Unmasking romance scammers: Kylee Dennis Pt.1
On a quiet Sunday afternoon, former NSW Police detective Kylee Dennis got a call from her elderly mum - she’d met a man online. Within hours, Kylee had unravelled a web of lies and realised her mum was caught in a romance scam. In this episode of I Catch Killers, Kylee lifts the lid on the murky, billion‑dollar world of romance scams - how they’re built, who they target, and the shame
Gaining the trust of a serial killer: Dr. Jeff Smalldon Pt. 2
How did Charles Manson convince multiple people to murder nine innocent victims? In this episode of I Catch Killers, forensic psychologist Dr Jeff Smalldon recounts his dealings with Manson and the women devoted to him, and reveals how they tried to recruit him. Jeff also reveals what he's learnt about the mindset of murderers, the secret to gaining the trust of a serial killer, and the chilling t
Face to face with John Wayne Gacy: Dr. Jeff Smalldon Pt.1
Imagine opening your letterbox to a letter from Ted Bundy or a handmade Christmas card from John Wayne Gacy. Forensic psychologist, Dr Jeffrey Smalldon, doesn't have to imagine. He's communicated with some of the most notorious serial killers in American history. In this episode, Gary and Jeff unpack Gacy’s charm and lures, how predators pass as “normal”, the double homicide that
Escaping the sovereign citizen movement: Brodie Finegan Forbes Pt. 2
When his community started making their own weapons and scheming to kill cops, Brodie Finegan Forbes knew it was time to leave the sovereign citizen movement. Scared, alone, and homeless, he did the worst thing a sovcit can do - he went to the police. In part two of his chat with Gary, Brodie takes us inside his journey of escaping the sovereign citizen movement, and shares what he’s l
Life as a sovereign citizen: Brodie Finegan Forbes Pt. 1
At 21, Brodie Finegan Forbes found himself in the centre of the sovereign citizen movement, which he calls a ‘decentralised, pseudo-legal cult’. The combination of a troubled childhood, loss of his burgeoning music career, and societal and psychological pressures led him to 24-hour Zoom ‘echo chambers’ where he learned how to challenge authority, take on judges, and terrori
Murder in slow motion: Claude Robinson & Vince Hurley Pt.2
In Part 2 of Gary’s discussion with former detective Dr Vince Hurley and reformed prisoner Claude Robinson on I Catch Killers, the unlikely duo pull back the curtain on a justice system that is failing victim survivors, perpetrators, and the public alike. They argue that the current approach to tackling domestic violence is little more than a "ten-billion-dollar business" that prioritises pr
Rejection, resilience and the road to prison: Claude Robinson & Vince Hurley Pt.1
Is the ‘tough on crime approach’ working to keep people safe? In this episode of I Catch Killers, Gary is joined by two men from opposite sides of the law who have arrived at the same radical conclusion - the justice system is broken for everyone. Dr Vince Hurley is a former Detective turned academic, and Claude Robinson is a former heroin addict and prisoner who now runs Rainbow
How to spot someone planning a mass attack: Ian Cherrington Pt. 2
What are the steps a lone actor takes when preparing a violent attack? Can they be stopped? In Part 2 of forensic psychologist turned detective Ian Cherrington’s chat with Gary Jubelin on I Catch Killers, Ian unpacks warning signs and ‘leakage’ that suggest planning is underway. Ian shares practical ways to support people showing early extremist views, and explains how lone
Inside the mind of a serial killer: Ian Cherrington Pt. 1
As a teenager, Ian Cherrington became fascinated by the psychology of serial killers - a fascination that would shape his entire career. He began as a forensic psychologist studying the minds of serial killers before making an unconventional leap into frontline policing as a detective in the UK. After years investigating homicides and linking crimes across the country, Ian transitioned into counte
When a detective takes on the system: Graeme Simpfendorfer Pt. 2
After 40 years of silence, former sex crimes detective Graeme Simpfendorfer confronted the man he says abused him in a recorded phone call. In part two of his powerful conversation with Gary Jubelin on I Catch Killers, Graeme opens up about the anxiety of giving a police statement, a process he’d navigated countless times professionally, but never as a victim survivor, and takes us inside th
‘The hardest investigation was the one where I was the victim’: Graeme Simpfendorfer Pt.1
Graeme Simpfendorfer spent 27 years in the Victoria Police, leading elite squads in Homicide and Sexual Offences. He was a veteran detective catching predators until a training lecture on grooming behaviours unlocked a trauma he had suppressed for decades. Graeme realised that as a teenager, he had been the victim of the very crimes he spent his professional life investigating. In this episode, Ga
BONUS: 12 months on, Kathleen Kirby is still waiting for justice for Audrey
Twelve months after the brutal murder of her daughter Audrey Griffin, Kathleen Kirby returns to discuss the "numb" reality of her life. Unable to grieve while fighting for justice, Kathleen has stepped in where the system failed - organising community walks and personally tracking down overlooked CCTV footage. Gary and Kathleen explore the devastating "ripple effect" of homicide and the lack of su
The unsolved murders of Lynette White and Maria Smith: Candice Fox Pt.2
In 1974, a 17-year-old girl in Sydney answered the door to a man claiming to be an encyclopaedia salesman who carried nothing with him and left her with a chilling "full body rush" of fear. Decades later, that woman's daughter - award-winning author Candice Fox - realised this family story aligned with the timeline of two unsolved homicides from the same neighbourhood. Candice details how this per
Meeting the Toolbox killer: Candice Fox Pt. 1
Author Candice Fox doesn't just write crime; she lives it through research for her books, including a chilling five-hour, "full-contact" visit in a San Quentin jail with one of America’s worst serial killers, the notorious "Toolbox Killer.” In this episode of I Catch Killers, Candice gives host Gary Jubelin a peek into a childhood she calls a madhouse…growing up with more than 1
Beyond the Breaking Point: Cameron Hardiman Pt.2
On a stormy day, Cameron Hardiman’s Air Wing team got a call: there was a man in the middle of Bass Strait clinging to a broken yacht. What should have been a routine rescue turned brutal. In Part 2, Cameron explains how that terrifying rescue pushed him into the AFP, where he broke up raids in the Solomon Islands, and played delivery driver for a $200 million cocaine bust. Cameron was
Life at the end of a 5mm rope: Cameron Hardiman Pt.1
Cameron Hardiman has taken an unusual path in his 35-year police career. Starting out as a cop, Cameron was nearby for the Russell St bombing and witnessed the aftermath of Betty Grech’s murder by her husband Michael Grech. Given the opportunity to be a detective or in the Air Wing, Cameron chose the latter and spent 14 years in a helicopter. Gary Jubelin speaks to Cameron about why he
'The grace I didn't deserve': Anthony Jones Pt. 2
After 14 years in maximum security, Anthony Jones is a changed man, but the path was written in blood. He survived a horrific prison ambush where he was doused in boiling liquid and stabbed ten times, yet he chose to forgive his attackers rather than retaliate. Gary explores Anthony’s radical transformation from a "broken boy" into a qualified pastor and his mission to lead the "No Chance Mo
An interview with a killer: Anthony Jones Pt. 1
At a 2010 house party, Anthony Jones was involved in a drunken brawl, which led to a tragedy that impacted countless lives. Anthony stabbed his friend, Edan Brown, who died from the injuries. Charged with murder, Anthony broke the criminal code and pled guilty as the first step to taking responsibility for his actions - a move that saw his own mother disown him in open court. With the Brown
Tigers, Tattoos, and Mike Tyson: Jeff Fenech Pt.2
For a world champion, life in the spotlight is a bizarre mix of extreme wealth and unexpected betrayals. As Jeff Fenech rose to international superstardom, he found himself inside the inner circles of men like Mike Tyson and Kerry Packer. From training a heavy-hitting legend to experiencing the extravagant generosity of a billionaire, Jeff saw a side of the world few ever encounter.See omnystudio.
Lessons, not life sentences: Jeff Fenech Pt. 1
For Jeff Fenech, the Newtown Police Boys Club wasn't a place to find a career - it was a place to find a fight. By age 13, Jeff was a "troublesome teenager" already hardened by street gangs and stints in youth detention centres. Everything changed when he met legendary trainer Johnny Lewis, a man who would become his father figure and steer him toward the discipline of the ring. The rise of the "M
Target on her back: Deborah Locke Pt. 2
After sparking the Wood Royal Commission, Deborah Locke had a target on her back. Her “police family” turned on her, and Deborah feared for her life. In Part 2, Gary and Deborah talk about the fallout from being a whistleblower and what’s changed in policing since the Wood Royal Commission. This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know needs s
The woman who blew the whistle: Deborah Locke Pt. 1
For Deborah Locke, joining the NSW Police was a ticket to a better life. After joining the police in 1984, Deborah found herself in the seedy underbelly of police corruption. Bribery, drinking, and sexual harassment were commonplace - until Deborah decided she had to stand up for what was right, even if it cost her everything. The Wood Royal Commission was a turning point in Australian policing. T
The price of freedom: Amanda Knox Pt 2.
After four years in an Italian prison, Amanda Knox was acquitted and returned home - but the nightmare wasn't over. Facing a world that branded her a "sex demon" and "Luciferina," she spent another four years fighting for her final freedom while living under constant media surveillance. Amanda joins Gary to discuss surviving public hatred, her surreal meeting with the prosecutor who targeted her,
More than the girl accused of murder: Amanda Knox Pt 1.
In 2007, 20-year-old Amanda Knox was an anonymous student looking for adventure in Italy. That dream ended when she walked into her villa and found a trail of blood leading to the locked bedroom of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. Within days, Amanda was trapped in a high-stakes interrogation, facing 53 hours of questioning without a lawyer. Amanda joins Gary Jubelin to detail the nightmare of bein
Defusing bombs, cheating death: John Taylor Pt.2
When a suspicious package is found, John Taylor is the man who walks toward it - knowing any mistake is the last mistake he will make. For more than 30 years, John faced scenes few ever witness, including cleaning up after the Derrinallum bombing carried out by Glenn Sanders. Off duty, John’s appetite for danger never faded, from climbing Mount Everest to kayaking across the Bass Strait. Joh
32 years at the sharp end: John Taylor Pt.1
For more than 30 years, John Taylor faced death every day. As the longest running bomb squad expert in the Special Operations Group (SOG), John operated at the sharp end of Australia’s most dangerous police work - confronting armed offenders, managing deadly sieges, defusing bombs and surviving shootings. In this episode of I Catch Killers, John shares what really happens at a siege, w
Turning pain into power: Anna Coutts-Trotter Pt. 2
Anna Coutts-Trotter thought escaping her abuser would end the nightmare. But she had no idea what was waiting for her. From the "indescribably horrific” court process to crawling out of the evidence room, Anna joins Gary Jubelin to share her quest for justice, and how she’s turning her pain into power by co-founding The Survivor Hub. Find out more about The Survivor Hub here. Wan
The girl who refuses to be his victim: Anna Coutts-Trotter Pt.1
At 15, Anna Coutts-Trotter should have been enjoying her teenage years. Instead, she spent years being abused by her boyfriend. What started as a seemingly perfect relationship, progressed into a nightmare of isolation, violence and control. Anna joins Gary Jubelin to share the red flags and warning signs, in the hope she can empower others. Find out more about The Survivor Hub here. Want t
Catching Eurydice Dixon’s murderer: Andrew Stamper Pt.2
Eurydice Dixon was walking home when she was stalked and murdered by a complete stranger. Retired detective Andrew Stamper led the investigation that ultimately caught her killer - and it’s a case he’ll never forget. The ex Victorian homicide detective joins Gary Jubelin to share how he convicted the murderer, and why he fears if they didn’t, he would have killed again. Wa
Inside Melbourne’s gangland war: Andrew Stamper Pt.1
Brazen drive-by shootings at children’s football matches and violent public executions were fuelled by some of Australia’s most dangerous criminals. For over a decade, the underworld was trying to run Melbourne, erupting into the deadly gangland wars. Former detective Andrew Stamper joins Gary Jubelin to share how he caught some of the most notorious criminals, why every major player e
Russian roulette with robbers, and a 53-hour hostage negotiation: Glen Potter Pt.2
Wayne Drewett was preparing to make the deal of the lifetime with a man called the Facilitator. 48 hours after the deal was said to go down, Drewett disappeared. Former detective Glen Potter takes Gary Jubelin inside the international manhunt, and shares other memorable cases including the naked hostage negotiation at a busy hospital and the robber who played Russian roulette before a job.
Catching the Postcard Bandit, twice: Glen Potter Pt.1
Brenden Abbott escaped maximum security prison twice after he was jailed for robbing more than 40 banks. The notorious Postcard Bandit was on the run for five years, before he was sent back to jail, only to escape again. Former detective Glen Potter joins Gary Jubelin to share how he helped catch one of Australia’s most wanted bank robbers. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visi
Murdered out of boredom: Mike Amor Pt.2
Chris Lane was killed in a drive by shooting. The young Australian was going for a run when a car filled with teenagers drove past and murdered him out of boredom. Veteran journalist Mike Amor shares what it was like when he went face-to-face with one of the teenagers involved in the horrific attack. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on ou
Bombs, bullets and the boy from Bendigo: Mike Amor Pt.1
Mike Amor has chased cartel members through Mexico, wrestled wild anacondas, looked into the evil eyes of Martin Bryant and interviewed US President Donald Trump. As an award-winning journalist, the boy from Bendigo has accidentally found himself in the middle of historical moments - including September 11, where he saw one of the planes fly into the Twin Towers from his taxi window. Want t
A homicide detective and sex worker walk into a podcast: SXSW Sydney Pt.2
What does a sex worker and homicide detective have in common? Gary Jubelin sat down with Kayla Jade during a panel hosted by podcaster Clare Stephens during SXSW Sydney, revealing what it really takes to host a podcast, how they reshaped their reputations and the clever techniques they use to share compelling stories. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I C
Pig butchering scams and human trafficking: SXSW Sydney Pt.1
What are pig butchering scams? Are you at risk of online fraud? How can you keep yourself safe online? Gary Jubelin sat down with Tracy Hall at SXSW Sydney to shed some light on the global cyber syndicates and scams of the digital underworld. Listen to the past podcast episodes with Tracy Hall here and here. Learn more about Tracy Hall here, as well as Tracy's educational resources here.&nbs
Finding love, interrogations and sniffer dogs: Rob Carlton & Elouise Eftos Pt.2
White Lotus actor Rob Carlton becomes a suspect in a mock interrogation as Gary Jubelin and Aussie comedian Elouise Eftos demonstrate their detective skills. The two comedians take over hosting duties of I Catch Killers while Gary answers their questions in a lighthearted - and at times chaotic - end of year episode. Learn more about Rob Carlton’s show, Virgin In A Knife Fight, tourin
“Nice man, good man, bald man”: Rob Carlton & Elouise Eftos Pt.1
Aussie actor Rob Carlton and comedian Elouise Eftos take over hosting duties in these final episodes of the year, asking Gary Jubelin all the tough listener questions. From friendship and fame to criminal convictions and becoming Thailand’s accidental sex tourism ambassador - this chat has a little bit of everything, even Gary’s dog Spike joins the studio. Learn more about
BONUS: Justice for Leisl Smith: Jerildene Cane
Justice was shockingly ripped from Leisl Smith’s family when her killer ended his own life. For more than 13 years, Jerildene Cane fought for answers over her little sister’s disappearance. And in September 2025, they finally got them when a coroner handed down her findings. Jerildene joins Gary Jubelin on this bonus episode of I Catch Killers to reflect on the unprecedented deci
Rewriting the rules of criminal investigations: Graeme Simpfendorfer Pt.2
Retired homicide detective Graeme Simpfendorfer reveals how artificial intelligence could finally crack Australia’s most notorious cold cases. As AI revolutionises murder investigations and predicts crimes before they occur, criminals are learning to weaponise the same technology - so who will master it first? Listen to Graeme Simpfendorfer’s earlier I Catch Killers episodes - part one
BONUS: Bondi Shooting: Inside Australia’s worst terrorist attack
Thousands of people fled for safety at Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach as two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration. In a matter of minutes, the shooters killed 15 innocent people including a 10-year-old girl, and 40 others are in hospital. Former counter terrorism detective Peter Moroney joins Gary Jubelin on this bonus episode of I Catch Killers to explain how the massacre
How AI could solve murders: Graeme Simpfendorfer Pt.1
Former detective Graeme Simpfendorfer spent 27 years investigating murders, armed robberies and serious crimes. What took him months of work can now take seconds - thanks to pioneering AI technology. From identifying getaway cars instantly to tracking suspects in real-time, AI is revolutionising criminal investigations. Graeme joins Gary Jubelin to share the incredible potential and the serious da
Surviving the predator’s paradise: Glen Fisher Pt.2
Glen Fisher was told he’d be dead by 21. Forced to survive on the violent streets of Kings Cross, Glen felt safer in jail. Decades after he was abused as a child, Glen tells Gary Jubelin how he wore a wire to bring down a pedophile and convict another three, how he broke his 30-year heroin addiction and how he’s now helping homeless Australians, showing kindness costs nothing but saves
Homeless kid who took down a pedophile ring: Glen Fisher Pt.1
Glen Fisher has been pushed from a moving car by his father, had his fingers severed by his alcoholic mother and was sexually abused as a child. Wanting to escape the horror, Glen ran away from home, only to land in the dangerous hands of pedophiles operating in Sydney’s Kings Cross. From breaking addiction to living on the dark streets, Glen shares how he survived the predator’s parad
Stun grenades, police raids and fighting to survive: Felicia Djamirze Pt.2
When stun grenades exploded in Felicia Djamirze’s bedroom during a police raid, she thought she was going to die. The beauty queen was covered in third-degree burns, had gunpowder in her eyes and almost lost her hand. Felicia tells Gary Jubelin how she became a convicted drug trafficker who faced years in prison, why she has “f**k the police” tattooed to her in Russian, how she&r
Miss Australia to meth trafficker: Felicia Djamirze Pt.1
Former Miss Australia Felicia Djamirze was living the high life travelling the world, but behind the glamour she was fighting to survive. As a bikie wag, she was strangled unconscious and chased with a loaded gun at the hands of her drug-induced boyfriend. Felicia went into hiding as a way to start fresh, only she had no idea her life was about to get even worse. Learn more about Felicia Djamirze'
“Not all killers are evil”: Chris Blake Pt.2
Why did a killer enter a window? Where did the killer bury a body? How did they kill the victim? Chris Blake asks these questions every day when he gets inside the minds of murderers at the Behavioural Science Unit in New Zealand. Working with a team of psychologists, Chris shares how they solve crimes, why empathy might just be a detective’s most powerful weapon and why he believes not ever
Inside the minds of monsters: Chris Blake Pt.1
From serial rapists who committed crimes undetected for decades to why kicking down doors at 6am is the worst way to get a confession, New Zealand detective Chris Blake shares the psychology behind catching criminals. Taking Gary Jubelin inside the Behavioural Science Unit - the team tracks serial offenders and murderers, helping to crack complex investigations. Discover more about Chris Blake&rsq
The After Dark Bandits: Doug Morgan Pt.2
Doug Morgan and his twin brother Peter robbed more than 20 banks in just two years, becoming known as the After Dark Bandits. But when Peter shot two police officers, their bank robbing days came crashing down. From Doug’s dramatic arrest and being locked up in Pentridge Prison with some of the heaviest criminals to attempting a prison escape, he shares how they evaded police for years befor
Bank teller to bank robber: Doug Morgan Pt.1
For the Morgans, being a bank robber ran in the family. Doug and his twin brother Peter robbed more than 20 banks in their criminal careers, following in the footsteps of their father. Doug joins Gary Jubelin to reveal what life was really like as a bank robber, his biggest haul and how he became one of the most wanted men in Australia. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.
The case that haunts me: David Heilpern Pt.2
A bomb planted at the courts, sovereign citizens and the deadly threat of ice are just some of the cases David Heilpern witnessed first hand as a country magistrate. He’s seen it all. But the cases that haunted with him most were those of child sexual abuse. David tells Gary Jubelin about the case that he’ll never forget. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au
The man behind the bench: David Heilpern Pt.1
David Heilpern was a cannabis smoking, yoga loving lawyer who wanted to change the world. As a country magistrate, he’s held a vomit bag for a prisoner, watched one young man go to prison just to spend time with family and saw others he convicted die behind bars. David joins Gary Jubelin to share what it’s really like behind the bench, and how he became known as the “f**k”
If I didn’t go to jail, I’d be dead: Danielle Hogan Pt.2
Danielle Hogan was busted dealing cocaine as part of a huge drug syndicate. To prepare for prison, she took boxing lessons and even wore five pairs of underwear the day she was sentenced. From an inmate turning the whole jail against her to a violent prison fight where she was kicked in the ribs, Danielle shares why being locked behind bars saved her life and how she turned her life around.
Party girl to prison - inside the Bondi dial-a-dealer bust: Danielle Hogan Pt.1
Danielle Hogan was Sydney’s go-to dial-a-dealer, making thousands every day delivering the drug around Australia’s most expensive suburbs. But Danielle didn’t always live a life of crime. After being attacked as a teenager, her life spiralled into the criminal underworld. Danielle joins Gary Jubelin to share how she went from being a private school student to prisoner, how she wa
“My life has no purpose”: Kathleen Kirby Pt.2
Audrey Griffin was the type of person the world needs. But a killer that could have been stopped cut her life short. Adrian Torrens had been out on bail and was facing several non-related domestic violence charges when he murdered Audrey. From Torrens’ DNA found under Audrey’s fingernails and the houses that weren’t doornocked to her phone being found by a friend days later at th
They called it an accident, it was murder: Kathleen Kirby Pt.1
Audrey Griffin was 19 years old when she was murdered by a stranger as she was walking home. Audrey was about to start her career with the Australian navy. She was fearless. She trekked Thailand alone, competed in Iron Man competitions with no training and swam with sharks most mornings. She had her whole life ahead of her. In this special episode of I Catch Killers, Gary Jubelin travels to the Ce
How Erin Patterson almost got away with murder: Greg Haddrick Pt.2
Erin Patterson meticulously planned the murders of three ex-relatives for months. From her self-serving lies and fabricated cancer diagnosis to the extraordinary acts of covering up her evil crime, author Greg Haddrick dissects the overwhelming evidence that led to her conviction. Find out more about Greg Haddrick’s book, The Mushroom Murders, here. Want to hear more from I
Erin Patterson - what the jury saw: Greg Haddick P1
When Erin Patterson murdered her former family members with a deadly lunch laced with lethal mushrooms, it caught the attention of the whole world. Author Greg Haddrick joins Gary Jubelin to share the unheard details of the trial, including what Patterson was really like before the calculated killings. Find out more about Greg Haddrick’s book, The Mushroom Murders, here. Want to
Catching the UK’s worst sex offender: Sam Poling Pt.2
Serial predator Iain Packer murdered Emma Caldwell and raped 22 other women - and he almost got away with it. BBC journalist Sam Poling takes Gary Jubelin inside the investigation. From the police failings and Packer’s web of lies to becoming a star witness in the murder trial and ultimately, the conviction of Packer, Sam shares the personal toll of finding justice. Listen to Who Kille
The murderer police missed, until I found him: Sam Poling Pt.1
Who killed Emma Caldwell? The 27-year-old woman mysteriously disappeared in 2005. Her body was found naked in isolated Scottish woods just weeks later. But it took 19 years to catch her killer. BBC journalist Sam Poling began investigating the cold case, only to discover the man she’d been interviewing for months was the man who murdered Emma. In a rare interview, Sam shares how she ca
Bravery, betrayal and the battle after: Horse Pt.2
Horse was among the most elite SAS soldiers, but it came with hidden scars. When the dog handler left the Australian army, his life spiralled. Unable to escape the trauma and chronic pain, Horse turned to drugs and alcohol. From using psychedelics in Mexico and seeking comfort in his dog Preston, Horse shares how he’s navigating stress beyond the frontline, why he doesn’t regret anythi
Hidden scars of an SAS dog handler: Horse Pt.1
Former SAS operator Horse always dreamed of becoming a soldier. Alongside his dogs, he spent 12 years at the sharp end of the spear fighting in Afghanistan. From witnessing the most horrific parts of humanity and being saved by his dog to the heartbreaking moment of carrying his dog’s coffin, Horse joins Gary Jubelin to discuss bravery, betrayal and the battle after. Want to hear more
“I turned my pain into power”: Nicole Meyer Pt.2
Nicole Meyer was abused by paedophile Malka Leifer hundreds of times. The sisters fought internationally to bring Leifer to justice, and what unfolded was years of countless court appearances, dozens of overseas flights, an extradition and a lengthy trial. Leifer faced 70 charges including rape and was jailed for 15 years. Leifer was found guilty of the abuse towards Nicole's sisters, and not guil
Bringing down predator Malka Leifer: Nicole Meyer Pt.1
Nicole Meyer was first abused by her school principal when she was 15 years old. Malka Leifer continued abusing her, and her sisters - Dassi Erlich and Elly Sapper, for years. From grooming the community to breaking off Nicole’s engagement, Leifer controlled every aspect of her life. The sisters finally broke their silence, reporting the rapist to police. But, in the middle of one night in 2
“I was going to die”: Kate DeAraugo Pt.2
For seven years, Kate DeAraugo did whatever she could to get her next hit of ice. She lived in a drug house with 10 other addicts, was arrested and charged several times, stripped and held in police cells, and was once stabbed by a machete-wielding man. She was faced with a terrifying choice, death or detox. Kate shares how she broke her 20 year addiction, turned her life around and her advi
