Pauline Sowry disappeared from Wollongong’s northern suburbs in December 1993 at the age of 49. An inquest in 2008 found she likely died after a reported sighting the following year, yet her body has never been located, and the case has continued to develop with a dedicated police task force in 2022, a 500 thousand dollar reward announced in 2024, and a charge laid then withdrawn in 2025. One of Pauline's children, Jason Lawrence joins us to share who his mother was and the lasting impact her di...
Mar 22, 2026•42 min•Season 1Ep. 756
David Cammarata’s childhood best friend is currently a forensic patient in a secure psychiatric facility. He was found not guilty of the machete murder of his own brother at a suburban shopping centre and of stalking and attempting to murder David, because the judge believed he was suffering from severe mental illness when he committed the offences. David and his family were terrorised for years before his former friend Jonathan was apprehended. Now he lives in fear that he’ll one day be release...
Mar 18, 2026•52 min•Season 1Ep. 754
David Cammarata’s childhood best friend is currently a forensic patient in a secure psychiatric facility. He was found not guilty of the machete murder of his own brother at a suburban shopping centre and of stalking and attempting to murder David, because the judge believed he was suffering from severe mental illness when he committed the offences. David and his family were terrorised for years before his former friend Jonathan was apprehended. Now he lives in fear that he’ll one day be release...
Mar 18, 2026•18 min•Season 1Ep. 753
In 2016, a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at a birthday party in the small western Victorian town of Balmoral. The case divided the close-knit community and led to a complex legal process involving an appeal, a retrial and a key witness who later changed her evidence, though two juries ultimately found the men guilty of rape. Journalists Andy Burns and Charlotte King join us to discuss their investigation for the ABC podcast Hometown Boys and the impact the case had on the town. ...
Mar 15, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 752
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 2016, a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at a birthday party in the small western Victorian town of Balmoral. The case divided the close-knit community and led to a complex legal process involving an appeal, a retrial and a key witness who later changed her evidence, though two juries ultimately found the men guilty of rape. Journalists Andy Burn...
Mar 15, 2026•18 min•Season 1Ep. 751
We recommend you listen to our previous episode "Ripple: A Long Strange Search for A Killer - ATC International" before starting this episode. Carol Williams, The energetic healer who was such an integral part of Jim Cosgrove's search for Frank McGonigle, joins us for a conversation that I can assure you will not disappoint. Jim's book, ‘Ripple: A Long Strange Search For A Killer’ , can be purchased now. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated ...
Mar 12, 2026•34 min•Season 1Ep. 750
During Jim Cosgrove's childhood, a young man from his neighbourhood named Frank McGonigle disappeared without a trace. At various times throughout his life, Jim has been drawn back and retraced Frank’s steps, with various fascinating companions, inching closer and closer to finding out the truth about what happened to him. It’s been 40 years now, and Jim has finally written the book about his life looking for Frank. It’s called ‘Ripple: A Long Strange Search For A Killer’ . It really is a strang...
Mar 12, 2026•38 min•Season 1Ep. 749
Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower. She joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to give us an insight into what it's been like since Bower has been released. You can reach out to Elysha at Elysha.h1982@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma. Last week we re-issued Elysha's first episode with us from back in 2018. You can listen to it here "I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 748
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. Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower. She joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to give us an insight into what it's been like since Bower has been released. You can reach out to Elysha at Elysha.h1982@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma. Last wee...
Mar 09, 2026•17 min•Season 1Ep. 747
After her rape went unsolved for more than 25 years, Elysha contacted police to have her case reopened. She courageously tells us about what life has been like since her attack when she was 7-years-old, what happened when her case was reopened and why she contacted us to tell her story. This episode was originally aired in 2018. Elysha joins us again on next Monday's episode. PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma. Join our Facebook Gr...
Mar 05, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 746
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. After her rape went unsolved for more than 25 years, Elysha contacted police to have her case reopened. She courageously tells us about what life has been like since her attack when she was 7-years-old, what happened when her case was reopened and why she contacted us to tell her story. This episode was originally aired in 2018. Elysha joins us again on next Mond...
Mar 05, 2026•19 min•Season 1Ep. 745
Award winning journalist Hedley Thomas joins us to discuss Sick to Death , his podcast and bestselling book examining the case of Dr Jayant Patel, the Bundaberg surgeon accused of causing patient deaths after being barred from practising in the United States. In this conversation, he unpacks how the investigation uncovered deep failures within Australia’s health system and the extraordinary courage of a nurse who chose to speak up. You can listen to "Sick To Death" now, wherever you get your pod...
Mar 01, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 744
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. Award winning journalist Hedley Thomas joins us to discuss Sick to Death , his podcast and bestselling book examining the case of Dr Jayant Patel, the Bundaberg surgeon accused of causing patient deaths after being barred from practising in the United States. In this conversation, he unpacks how the investigation uncovered deep failures within Australia’s health ...
Mar 01, 2026•18 min•Season 1Ep. 743
Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi, Indiana. About 40 minutes later, Libby posted a picture on her Snapchat account showing Abby carefully walking across the bridge. It was the last time they made contact with the outside world, although it wasn't the last time Libby recorded their surroundings. The girls were reported missing later that afternoon, and community members searched for...
Feb 26, 2026•54 min•Season 1Ep. 742
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. Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi, Indiana. About 40 minutes later, Libby posted a picture on her Snapchat account showing Abby carefully walking across the bridge. It was the last time they made contact with the outside world, although it wasn't th...
Feb 26, 2026•18 min•Season 1Ep. 741
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. John Friedrich was a mysterious figure in 1980s Australia who transformed the National Safety Council into a high-tech rescue operation while secretly defrauding banks of hundreds of millions. Walkley Award–winning journalist Marc Fennell joins us to unpack the astonishing rise and fall of this enigmatic conman. Australia’s Greatest Conman? premieres Tuesday 24 F...
Feb 22, 2026•17 min•Season 1Ep. 740
John Friedrich was a mysterious figure in 1980s Australia who transformed the National Safety Council into a high-tech rescue operation while secretly defrauding banks of hundreds of millions. Walkley Award–winning journalist Marc Fennell joins us to unpack the astonishing rise and fall of this enigmatic conman. Australia’s Greatest Conman? premieres Tuesday 24 February at 8.30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand . You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group h...
Feb 22, 2026•44 min•Season 1Ep. 741
Meshel Laurie is joined by Australian True Crime's producer Matthew Tankard to discuss the Netflix documentary: The Investigation of Lucy Letby. ATC Discusses is our bonus series centred on conversation and commentary about the true crime stories shaping the news cycle and should be received as opinion rather than expert analysis. To learn more about this case, you can visit these links: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/nurse-lucy-letby-news-arrest-timeline-b2574674.html https://www.t...
Feb 20, 2026•31 min•Season 1Ep. 739
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. We’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most unpredictable investigations from his decades with Victoria Police. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please rep...
Feb 15, 2026•18 min•Season 1Ep. 738
We’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most unpredictable investigations from his decades with Victoria Police. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis sup...
Feb 15, 2026•42 min•Season 1Ep. 737
This is a re-issue of our very first episode of Australian True Crime. Next week, we’re uploading a brand new episode with Charlie Bezzina, and to celebrate Australian True Crime moving to the iHeart network, we wanted to take a step back to where it all began. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel here. oin our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Life...
Feb 11, 2026•42 min•Season 1Ep. 736
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. Ten-year-olds Louise Bell and Michael Black were abducted from their bedrooms in South Australia, years apart, before police uncovered the truth about a trusted teacher who was hiding a double life of extreme violence. An innocent man was wrongly accused along the way, and investigators were left asking whether there may have been other victims linked to the case...
Feb 09, 2026•20 min•Season 1Ep. 735
Ten-year-olds Louise Bell and Michael Black were abducted from their bedrooms in South Australia, years apart, before police uncovered the truth about a trusted teacher who was hiding a double life of extreme violence. An innocent man was wrongly accused along the way, and investigators were left asking whether there may have been other victims linked to the case. Our guest is Michael Madigan, author of Father, Teacher, Child Killer . You can purchase your copy of Father, Teacher, Child Killer h...
Feb 08, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 734
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. For this episode of ATC International, we're joined by Jonathan Todd Schwartz. Jonathan was a leading entertainment manager when he embezzled money from his superstar clients to feed his addictions. And when I say superstar, I'm not exaggerating. Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Linkin Park and Alanis Morissette were just some of the people who trusted him with their money...
Feb 04, 2026•17 min•Season 1Ep. 733
For this episode of ATC International, we're joined by Jonathan Todd Schwartz. Jonathan was a leading entertainment manager when he embezzled money from his superstar clients to feed his addictions. And when I say superstar, I'm not exaggerating. Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Linkin Park and Alanis Morissette were just some of the people who trusted him with their money. Jonathan has now dedicated his life to supporting others in addiction recovery, and you can visit his Instagram here. Do you have inf...
Feb 04, 2026•52 min•Season 1Ep. 731
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. Our guest is a foster mother whose daughter has experienced life on both sides of youth crime, as both an offender and a victim. For personal and legal reasons, we are not naming our guest or her daughter. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or b...
Feb 02, 2026•16 min•Season 1Ep. 730
Our guest is a foster mother whose daughter has experienced life on both sides of youth crime, as both an offender and a victim. For personal and legal reasons, we are not naming our guest or her daughter. You can watch the video version of this episode here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24...
Feb 01, 2026•53 min•Season 1Ep. 729
Jason Corbett’s life ended tragically in 2015 when he was killed by his second wife, Molly Martens, and her father, Tom. In this episode of ATC International, 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 stream "A Deadly American Marriage" on Netflix now. Links to purchase Tracey and Sarah's books: My Brother Jason A Ti...
Jan 28, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 727
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. Jason Corbett’s life ended tragically in 2015 when he was killed by his second wife, Molly Martens, and her father, Tom. In this episode of ATC International, 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...
Jan 28, 2026•16 min•Season 1Ep. 728
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 1986, Sydney nurse Anita Cobby was abducted and murdered after a sexual assault, followed two years later by the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Janine Balding after she was taken from Sutherland train station. In the aftermath, the New South Wales government introduced laws that ensured the teenage offenders would spend their lives in prison with no c...
Jan 25, 2026•15 min•Season 1Ep. 726
