In 2023, Perth grandmother Donna Nelson unknowingly carried almost 2 kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan after being deceived in a romance scam, and was sentenced to six years in prison. Japanese authorities acknowledged she was manipulated but still held her responsible. Two of her five daughters, Ashlee Charles and Kristal Hilaire, join us to share their mother's story and the complexities of navigating the Japanese legal system. You can help support Donna Nelson's family by visiting this ...
Nov 09, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 695
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. Andrew Stamper, a 40-year veteran of the Victorian Police Service, joins us again to share his experiences from major investigative roles, the importance of building rapport, and the psychological impact of police work. Listen to part 1 here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts,...
Nov 06, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 694
Andrew Stamper, a 40-year veteran of the Victorian Police Service, joins us again to share his experiences from major investigative roles, the importance of building rapport, and the psychological impact of police work. Listen to part 1 here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and...
Nov 05, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 693
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. This is part two of our two part series with former NSW Police and AFP member, Jason Semple. Listen to part one here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes...
Oct 31, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 690
This is part two of our two part series with former NSW Police and AFP member, Jason Semple. Listen to part one here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cas...
Oct 30, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 689
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. Two weeks into his policing career, Jason Semple was left bleeding in a Sydney gutter after being stabbed during a violent street confrontation that also claimed the life of his fellow police officer, Peter Forsyth. The attack in Ultimo in 1998 shocked the nation and changed the course of Semple’s life. This is the first of two episodes, where Jason recounts the ...
Oct 26, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 688
Two weeks into his policing career, Jason Semple was left bleeding in a Sydney gutter after being stabbed during a violent street confrontation that also claimed the life of his fellow police officer, Peter Forsyth. The attack in Ultimo in 1998 shocked the nation and changed the course of Semple’s life. This is the first of two episodes, where Jason recounts the night that nearly killed him and the moment that defined his future in law enforcement. We're excited to announce the release of Sherel...
Oct 26, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 687
Some of you may recognise the name and voice of this episode’s guest, It’s retired NSW Police Detective Sergeant Damian Loone who featured on Hedley Thomas’s extraordinary podcast The Teacher’s Pet. Damian investigated the 1982 disappearance of Sydney mum Lynnette Dawson for years, bringing the case to two coronial inquests. Lynette’s former husband Chris Dawson was charged with her murder in 2018 and is awaiting trial. Damian features again in another major podcast that’s gripped listeners' att...
Oct 23, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 686
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. Some of you may recognise the name and voice of this episode’s guest, It’s retired NSW Police Detective Sergeant Damian Loone who featured on Hedley Thomas’s extraordinary podcast The Teacher’s Pet. Damian investigated the 1982 disappearance of Sydney mum Lynnette Dawson for years, bringing the case to two coronial inquests. Lynette’s former husband Chris Dawson ...
Oct 22, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 687
On January 12th 1970, Three-Year-Old Cheryl Grimmer disappeared from Fairy Meadow Beach. While it’s technically one of Australia’s longest-standing cold cases, Cheryl’s family and the two highly respected former homicide detectives believe they know exactly what happened to her, and who’s responsible. Cheryl’s eldest brother, Ricky Nash, was the last person to see her on the day of her disappearance. Ricky joins us to discuss his fight to find justice for his baby sister. If you'd like to assist...
Oct 20, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 685
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. What really goes through a judge’s mind when delivering a sentence? Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry reflects on the emotional toll of the role, the intricacies of evidence admissibility, and the ripple effects of high profile cases. From Erin Patterson to rising crime rates, Justice Lasry offers an honest look at how the justice system is changing in Australia. W...
Oct 12, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 683
What really goes through a judge’s mind when delivering a sentence? Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry reflects on the emotional toll of the role, the intricacies of evidence admissibility, and the ripple effects of high profile cases. From Erin Patterson to rising crime rates, Justice Lasry offers an honest look at how the justice system is changing in Australia. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wh...
Oct 12, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 682
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. Behind the scenes here at Australian True Crime, we’ve been really proud to assist in the development of a new podcast. It’s called She Matters , a new podcast from award-winning journalist and femicide researcher Sherele Moody. Each week, Sherele sits down with the families of women and children killed in Australia - not to revisit the crimes, but to remember th...
Oct 09, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 681
Behind the scenes here at Australian True Crime, we’ve been really proud to assist in the development of a new podcast. It’s called She Matters , a new podcast from award-winning journalist and femicide researcher Sherele Moody. Each week, Sherele sits down with the families of women and children killed in Australia - not to revisit the crimes, but to remember the people they were, the joy they brought, and the love they left behind. You can click here to listen to She Matters, or by searching f...
Oct 09, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 680
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 2018, an NRL Grand Final night in Alva Beach, North Queensland ended in tragedy when 37-year-old Corey Christensen and 27-year-old Tom Davy were fatally stabbed. Despite a coronial inquest, serious questions remain about the failures of emergency services and the justice system that night. Our guest, journalist Adam Hegarty, revisits the case in his new 60 Min...
Oct 06, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 679
In 2018, an NRL Grand Final night in Alva Beach, North Queensland ended in tragedy when 37-year-old Corey Christensen and 27-year-old Tom Davy were fatally stabbed. Despite a coronial inquest, serious questions remain about the failures of emergency services and the justice system that night. Our guest, journalist Adam Hegarty, revisits the case in his new 60 Minutes podcast Alva Beach: Death at the Door. Alva Beach: Death at the Door is available to listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. C...
Oct 05, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 678
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. Tracey Connelly was 40 years old when she was murdered in St Kilda in 2013, and despite a $1 million reward, her killer has never been found. While media coverage often centred on her work as a sex worker, she was also a beloved sister, daughter, partner, friend and mother. Her sister Jean shares memories of Tracey and her family's fight for justice. Click here f...
Sep 29, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 677
Tracey Connelly was 40 years old when she was murdered in St Kilda in 2013, and despite a $1 million reward, her killer has never been found. While media coverage often centred on her work as a sex worker, she was also a beloved sister, daughter, partner, friend and mother. Her sister Jean shares memories of Tracey and her family's fight for justice. Click here for more information on the 1 million dollar reward for information on Tracey Connelly's case. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Ap...
Sep 28, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 676
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’s dark history of illegal forced adoptions left thousands of mothers and children traumatised. Somebody’s Daughter is a new podcast uncovering these hidden stories and amplifying the voices of survivors. It’s co-created by award-winning author and journalist Megan Norris, who joins us today on Australian True Crime. You can listen to Somebody's Daughter...
Sep 22, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 675
Australia’s dark history of illegal forced adoptions left thousands of mothers and children traumatised. Somebody’s Daughter is a new podcast uncovering these hidden stories and amplifying the voices of survivors. It’s co-created by award-winning author and journalist Megan Norris, who joins us today on Australian True Crime. You can listen to Somebody's Daughter here, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can visit Origins Australia (Forced Adoption Support Network) here. Click here to subscri...
Sep 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 674
This episode was originally published on June 19th, 2022. Australia in the mid twentieth century has a dark history of forced adoption. Women who did not fit the moral expectations of the time (usually those who were young and unmarried) had their children taken from them at birth, often with little to no information left behind for them to be reunited. Our guest today, Lily Arthur, is one story of many, and it is an absolutely heartbreaking one. It is also a story of determination and grit, and...
Sep 21, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 673
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. Abe Saffron, the original King of the Cross, built an empire through nightclubs, crooked cops, drugs, gambling and vice. His influence shaped more than fifty years of crime, corruption and intrigue in Australia’s entertainment world. In Saffron Incorporated , music industry legend and author Stuart Coupe lays bare how show business and the underworld became insep...
Sep 15, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 672
Abe Saffron, the original King of the Cross, built an empire through nightclubs, crooked cops, drugs, gambling and vice. His influence shaped more than fifty years of crime, corruption and intrigue in Australia’s entertainment world. In Saffron Incorporated , music industry legend and author Stuart Coupe lays bare how show business and the underworld became inseparably linked. You can purchase your copy of Saffron Incorporated here. Check out this wild episode of Kitchen Nightmares featuring Abe...
Sep 14, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 671
Behind every act of lone actor violence lies a web of personal, social, and ideological influences. Consultant forensic psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks explores these dynamics in his book Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors , drawing on research and real-world cases to examine prevention and response strategies. He joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime with guest host and Criminologist Dr Xanthé Mallett. You can purchase your copy of Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors here. Clic...
Sep 11, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 670
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. Craig Semple is a former New South Wales police officer with 25 years’ experience in high-risk law enforcement. He shares his journey through stress, burnout and, ultimately, recovery, as detailed in his books The Cop Who Fell to Earth and Getting Back Up Again . You can click here to purchase your copy of The Cop Who Fell to Earth , and Getting Back Up Again . Y...
Sep 08, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 669
Craig Semple is a former New South Wales police officer with 25 years’ experience in high-risk law enforcement. He shares his journey through stress, burnout and, ultimately, recovery, as detailed in his books The Cop Who Fell to Earth and Getting Back Up Again . You can click here to purchase your copy of The Cop Who Fell to Earth , and Getting Back Up Again . You can learn more about Craig's business, Mentality Plus here. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC...
Sep 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 668
Yesterday, (August 26th, 2025), two police officers were shot and killed in the Victorian town of Porepunkah. The suspected gunman, Dezi Freeman, is still on the run. Dezi is an alleged "Sovereign Citizen", so today we are re-issuing our episode from 2023 "Ep #305: Why should we care about conspiracy theorists and so-called sovereign citizens?" Links: You can find SOS and Sandee on Twitter - @SOS149 and @sunnysandeel Tinfoil Tales is on the feed of The Conditional Release Podcast Background on C...
Aug 27, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 665
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. Ashton Kline was just 15 when his father murdered his mother, Viola Margaret Kline, in an arson attack in regional Victoria. He shares how a promise to his mum to care for his younger brother, Grant, has shaped their lives ever since. Now a nursing educator, Ashton joins us to reflects on resilience, grief, and finding purpose after unimaginable loss. Ashton is a...
Aug 24, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 664
Ashton Kline was just 15 when his father murdered his mother, Viola Margaret Kline, in an arson attack in regional Victoria. He shares how a promise to his mum to care for his younger brother, Grant, has shaped their lives ever since. Now a nursing educator, Ashton joins us to reflects on resilience, grief, and finding purpose after unimaginable loss. Ashton is also an ambassador for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, which you can visit here. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Pod...
Aug 24, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 663
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. Marilyn Burdon was a 70-year-old mother and grandmother who, in 2017, was killed in her Kew home by her former partner, Charles Bisucci, who then took his own life. Despite being banned from owning firearms for over a decade, Bisucci was able to access multiple guns, a failure later examined at a coronial inquest that led to recommendations for change. One of Mar...
Aug 18, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 662
