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Australian True Crime

Bravecasting 702 Episodes Nov 5, 2026

Australian True Crime is a podcast hosted by Meshel Laurie that explores mysterious and disturbing true crime cases from Australia's suburbs. Through expert interviews with writers, victims, survivors, investigators, and perpetrators, the show uncovers the dark underbelly of Australian life. Each episode delves into cases that prove that crime can happen anywhere, even in seemingly quiet towns.

Episodes

Christa Pike and America's Death Penalty Problem - ATC International
Christa Pike and America's Death Penalty Problem - ATC International Nov 5, 2026 1842 In 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital punishment in America. Investigative reporter and That's So Criminal podcast host Lynden Blake joins us to unpack the case and the wider controversy surrounding executions in the US. You can watch o
Shortcut: Christa Pike and America's Death Penalty Problem - ATC International
Shortcut: Christa Pike and America's Death Penalty Problem - ATC International Nov 5, 2026 556 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 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital punishment in America. Investigative reporter and T
The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes
The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes Nov 1, 2026 3660 Decades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt. As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins returns with new allegations that raise questions about his offending history. She's joined by Kaye Anderson, whose sons attended the hostel and who sha
Shortcut: The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes
Shortcut: The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes Nov 1, 2026 999 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. Decades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt. As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins retur
True Crime Tonight: The Story Behind "Primetime"
True Crime Tonight: The Story Behind "Primetime" Nov 1, 2026 1325 This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: This month in true crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australian and Australian Murder podcasts "Primetime" movie review Ruby interviews Collien Fernandes about her experience of being targeted by a deepfake impersonation Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime storie
The Deepfake Impersonation of Collien Fernandes - ATC International
The Deepfake Impersonation of Collien Fernandes - ATC International Oct 28, 2026 1837 German television presenter Collien Fernandes was at the centre of a disturbing case of online impersonation, in which someone posing as her sent sexually explicit material and convinced several men they were in secret romantic relationships with her.  ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebo
Shortcut: The Deepfake Impersonation of Collien Fernandes - ATC International
Shortcut: The Deepfake Impersonation of Collien Fernandes - ATC International Oct 28, 2026 703 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. German television presenter Collien Fernandes was at the centre of a disturbing case of online impersonation, in which someone posing as her sent sexually explicit material and convinced several men they were in secret romantic relationships with her.&n
The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note
The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note Oct 25, 2026 2840 Edith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note. But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate for women and children began with a devastating childhood, when her father was hanged for the murder of her stepmother.  Michael Adams, host of Forgotten Australia and the new podcast Australian Murder, joins us to explore the story. ATC Plus subscribers ca
Shortcut: The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note
Shortcut: The Murder Behind Australia's $50 Note Oct 25, 2026 963 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. Edith Cowan, Australia's first woman elected to parliament, is celebrated on our $50 note. But her path to becoming a pioneering advocate for women and children began with a devastating childhood, when her father was hanged for the murder of her stepmot
True Crime Tonight: Russell Brand
True Crime Tonight: Russell Brand Oct 25, 2026 1253 This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Elizabeth Holmes' fraud The trial of Russell Brand An interview with Louise Edmonds about Grooming Recognition Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved b
Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children
Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children Oct 22, 2026 2998 Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma. Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder of Grooming Recognition, a training platform helping people recognise the warning signs of grooming and prevent child sexual abuse. Drawing on her own lived experience, Louise works to improve understanding of how grooming happens and how it can be stopped. Y
Shortcut: Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children
Shortcut: Grooming: How Predators Gain Access to Children Oct 22, 2026 725 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 discusses child sexual abuse, grooming and childhood trauma. Louise Edmonds is a survivor advocate and founder of Grooming Recognition, a training platform helping people recognise the warning signs of grooming and prevent

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