Australian True Crime Podcast

21/07/2025

Episode #650 "Wollongong's Pa******le Network and the Murder of Frank Arkell"

Frank Arkell was Wollongong’s long-serving lord mayor and state MP (1974-1991), known for his flamboyant style and tireless advocacy for the city during a period of economic upheaval.

Though widely respected in public, allegations about his private life and suspected links to a pa******le ring began to arise in later years.

In 1998, Arkell was brutally murdered - a crime that shocked the city and brought those suspicions into sharper focus.

In this episode, we speak with historian Erik Eklund, author of Pride, Politics and Perversion, a biography of Arkell.

07/07/2025

These are the faces of the innocent victims of the 2019 Christchurch Massacre.

Australian man Brenton Tarrant carried out two deadly mosque shootings in New Zealand, live-streaming the attack and claiming to be a "lone actor" driven by white supremacist beliefs.

Investigative reporter Joey Watson questions that label in his new six-part podcast The Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor. He joins us on today's episode to share what he uncovered while retracing Tarrant’s path online and around the globe.

A link to watch today's episode is the comments of this post.

30/06/2025

You can watch today's episode on Cults and Coercive Control on YouTube.

Adding a video element to our podcast is new and exciting for us, so please let us know what you think in the comments.

Nat and Ryan are doing incredible work, and there's a link in the comments to get in touch if you or a loved one need help breaking free from a cult.

For over 65 years, the Geelong Revival Center, an extremist Pentecostal network led by founder Noel Hollins, has faced accusations of being a cult.With Holli...

17/06/2025

In 2005, Roslyn Reay was tragically found deceased in her Cooks Hill home by her daughter Mandii after weeks of no contact.

Roslyn, a well-liked member of the Newcastle community, was a victim of a violent crime that has remained unresolved for nearly two decades.

Mandii joins us to share her story, reflecting on the loss of her mother and the renewed police investigation, including a $750,000 reward for information that could bring answers and justice.

Episode #638 "Justice for Roslyn Reay" is available now.

14/06/2025

Jason Corbett’s life ended tragically in 2015 when he was killed by his second wife, Molly Martens, and her father, Tom.

In this week's subscriber only episode, we examine the Netflix documentary A Deadly American Marriage and speak with Jason’s sister Tracey and daughter Sarah about their battle to defend his memory against the narrative presented by Molly and Tom Martens.

You can sign up on Apple Podcasts to ATC Plus to listen to the whole episode, and there is also free version of the episode titled: ATC Plus *Preview*: Revisiting A Deadly American Marriage with Jason Corbett's Family

10/06/2025

During World War II, Melbourne hosted American soldiers as part of the Allied effort, and the city enforced "brownouts"—partial blackouts to obscure urban areas from potential air raids.

Among the soldiers was Edward Leonski, whose self-confessed fixation on women's voices led to the tragic murders of Ivy Violet McLeod, Pauline Thompson and Gladys Hosking.

Joining us on today's episode is Luke C. Jackson, one of the creators of The Brownout Murders, a graphic novel that examines the fear, fortitude and social change sparked by this dark chapter in Melbourne’s history.

Episode #635 "The Brownout Strangler" is available now.

02/06/2025

Peter Norris (right) is the youngest son of Clarry Norris (left), a career criminal who spent his life evading the law, and breaking out of prisons. In fact, Clarry was on the run from the police at the time of this photograph.

In his memoir, The Bank Robber’s Boy, Peter recounts a childhood shaped by foster care, life on the run, and moments of surprising normality.

Parts 1 and 2 of our episode #629 "The Bank Robber's Boy" are available wherever you listen to your podcasts.

29/05/2025

In 1975, 12-year-old Terry Floyd disappeared from the small town of Avoca, Victoria.

Terry’s younger brother Daryl has spent decades searching for answers, driven by the belief that Terry’s remains may be hidden in an abandoned gold mine.

In today's episode of Australian True Crime, criminologist and forensic anthropologist Dr. Xanthé Mallett is joined by journalist and veteran broadcaster Dee Dee Dunleavy to discuss her new investigative podcast, The Boy in the Goldmine.

Drawing on her extensive journalistic experience, Dee Dee explores Terry's case in a nine-part series featuring interviews with Daryl and insights from former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, who has been a private investigator on the case since 2011.

Episode #631 "The 50 Year Mystery of Terry Floyd's Disappearance" is available to listen now.

20/05/2025

At the time of this post, 29 women have been murdered in Australia in 2025.

That's approximately one woman every five days.

Our guest this week is Sherele Moody, a journalist who has dedicated her career to documenting femicide and child deaths across the country.

Sherele's passion for this issue stems from her own experiences, including the crimes of her stepfather, Barry Hadlow.

Barry Hadlow was convicted of killing two young girls: five-year-old Sandra Bacon in 1962 and nine-year-old Stacey-Ann Tracy, 36 years ago this week.

Sherele's work can be found on her instagram and website, Australian Femicide Watch (link in comments). Also pictured here is Sherele standing in front of the She Matters mural in Melbourne, which can still be visited in Hosier Lane.

Episode #627, "The Hidden Numbers Behind Femicide and Child Death in Australia," is available now.

12/05/2025

Last month, Tony Mokbel was released on bail.

On today's episode, retired homicide detective Charlie Bezzina reflects on Melbourne’s gangland era and Tony Mokbel’s role within it.

He discusses the work of the Purana Task Force and the impact of Nicola Gobbo’s dual role as a lawyer and police informant, which has raised questions about past convictions.

Episode #624 "Tony Mokbel’s Freedom with Charlie Bezzina" is available now, wherever you listen to podcasts.

10/05/2025

We've uploaded an episode for ATC Plus subscribers this weekend, regarding the unsolved murder of Marea Yann: "The Continued Fight to Find Marea Yann's Murderer"

In 2022, we spoke with the Yann family about the 2003 murder of Marea Yann in her Healesville home. Despite a 2006 inquest and a trial, no one has been convicted, and the case remains unsolved.

Today, we revisit the story with Marea’s granddaughter, Esther, who shares recent developments and updates on the family’s ongoing fight for justice.

You can sign up on Apple Podcasts for a free-trial to listen immediately, and there is also a preview version available for all listeners.

06/05/2025

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