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Australian True Crime

Bravecasting 702 Episodes Aug 13, 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

The Bank Robber Who Lived in a Treehouse - ATC International
The Bank Robber Who Lived in a Treehouse - ATC International Aug 13, 2026 2919 In the 1990s, Steven Meyers was an accomplice to his friend Scott Scurlock, better known as the “Hollywood Bandit”, who carried out a remarkable series of bank robberies across Seattle using elaborate disguises and meticulous planning to evade police. Scurlock stole millions of dollars and lived an extraordinary double life from a three-storey treehouse outside Olympia. Steven was ther
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Shortcut: The Bank Robber Who Lived in a Treehouse - ATC International Aug 13, 2026 609 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 the 1990s, Steven Meyers was an accomplice to his friend Scott Scurlock, better known as the “Hollywood Bandit”, who carried out a remarkable series of bank robberies across Seattle using elaborate disguises and meticulous planning to eva
Still Missing, Still Searching
Still Missing, Still Searching Aug 9, 2026 1953 49,000 Australians go missing every year.  Nicole Morris is the founder of the Australian Missing Persons Register. She joins us to talk about her new book, Lost. Click here to purchase your copy of Lost. Click here to visit the Australian Missing Persons Register Facebook Page. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have informat
Shortcut: Still Missing, Still Searching
Shortcut: Still Missing, Still Searching Aug 9, 2026 647 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. 49,000 Australians go missing every year.  Nicole Morris is the founder of the Australian Missing Persons Register. She joins us to talk about her new book, Lost. Click here to purchase your copy of Lost. Click here to visit the Australian Missing
True Crime Tonight: The Death of a Crime Matriarch
True Crime Tonight: The Death of a Crime Matriarch Aug 9, 2026 1145 This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: This month in crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast. The passing of Kath Pettinghill The case of Sara Gilson 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 play
Murder-Suicide After a Viral TikTok - ATC International
Murder-Suicide After a Viral TikTok - ATC International Aug 5, 2026 1815 Just days before she was killed, Sara Gilson posted a TikTok saying she was preparing for the day Netflix made a documentary about her soon-to-be ex-husband after she discovered he was allegedly a pedophile. Twelve days later, police allege her estranged husband, Jeremiah "Shawn" Duffey, shot and killed Sara before taking his own life. Today, we're joined by investigative journalist and That's So
Shortcut: Murder-Suicide After a Viral TikTok - ATC International
Shortcut: Murder-Suicide After a Viral TikTok - ATC International Aug 5, 2026 557 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. Just days before she was killed, Sara Gilson posted a TikTok saying she was preparing for the day Netflix made a documentary about her soon-to-be ex-husband after she discovered he was allegedly a pedophile. Twelve days later, police allege her estrange
Australia's Violence Crisis: Lessons From Scotland
Australia's Violence Crisis: Lessons From Scotland Aug 3, 2026 2326 Australia is in the middle of a difficult conversation about violence. From youth crime to knife attacks and domestic violence, politicians, police and communities are all searching for answers. So what if one country has already been through this, and found a way to dramatically reduce violent crime? Karyn McCluskey helped lead that transformation. As one of the founders of Scotland's Violence Re
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Shortcut: Australia's Violence Crisis: Lessons From Scotland Aug 3, 2026 920 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. Australia is in the middle of a difficult conversation about violence. From youth crime to knife attacks and domestic violence, politicians, police and communities are all searching for answers. So what if one country has already been through this, and
True Crime Tonight: The Case That Stays With Me
True Crime Tonight: The Case That Stays With Me Aug 2, 2026 1272 This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: The case of Sally Anne Huckstep True Crime Bookclub: The Unthinkable by David Challen The life of a Supreme Court Judge with Lex Lasry AM 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
A Judge’s Perspective on Murder Trials
A Judge’s Perspective on Murder Trials Jul 29, 2026 2269 Lex Lasry AM is one of Australia’s most respected lawyers and a former Justice of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and the Northern Territory. Over nearly two decades on the bench, he presided over some of the country’s most significant murder trials. Now retired, Lex has launched a podcast, Law The Podcast, where he and Greg Barns SC unpack the legal issues behind the biggest stories ma
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Shortcut: A Judge’s Perspective on Murder Trials Jul 29, 2026 745 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. Lex Lasry AM is one of Australia’s most respected lawyers and a former Justice of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and the Northern Territory. Over nearly two decades on the bench, he presided over some of the country’s most significant murder

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