Comedian Eurydice Dixon and student Aya Maasarwe were both victims of horrific crimes. The first responding forensic expert to those scenes was Jo Glengarry. She facilitated the investigation and performed the forensic tasks which contributed to convictions. Understand Professor Glengarry's process when being a first responding forensic expert to violent and confronting scenes, and understand the personal and professional toll that these cases had on her. Host Kathryn Fox talks to Jo about and u...
Sep 05, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 18
It's more common than you think - a missing persons report is made every 18 minutes in Australia, and over 2,600 people are missing right now. Val Smith is a 35 year veteran of Victoria Police and an expert in the elusive field of missing persons. Throughout his time in the force he created a set of rules; engagement techniques that should be used if your loved one is lost or unaccounted for. After retiring from the force, Val is helping families and police track down those often lost through th...
Sep 03, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 17
A first hand account of how in a mass shooting, the preservation and storing of bodies is a horrific, but necessary process. It's crucial to ensure no evidence is lost and that they remain in a dignified and respectful state. Jodie Leditschke is the Manager of Forensic Technical Services at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine - essentially meaning that she manages the mortuary. So she's responsible for the storage and maintenance of remains all across the state and country. Understand h...
Aug 29, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 16
A never before heard insight into centre of the siege. From communicating with snipers across the scene, to briefing the Prime Minister. But it's not all as it seems. The public was told a different story. Danny is a former NSW Police Officer who was a pivotal part of three of Sydney's most high profile criminal investigations. The Bilal Skaf case, also known as the Sydney Gang Rapes saw Danny as part of a search crew - looking for victims and building a case against Skaf and his affiliates. The...
Aug 27, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Digging up a body is rare, and it's a strange and complex process. But why does it happen? And what do forensics learn by doing it? Dr Jo Dufluo is a privately practicing forensic pathologist. He's worked across a range of forensic fields and has performed thousands of autopsies, examinations and post mortem analyses. Throughout his career, he's undertaken only a few exhumations - which is the process of removing a body from it's grave - but, the ones he has done, have been fascinating. Understa...
Aug 22, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Sandra Nicholson was at the heart of chaos. Whilst Melbourne was under siege during the Gangland Wars, and bushfires wreaked havoc across Victoria, those at the top of Vic Pol were forced to front the media and take responsibility for the intensity surrounding the city. Sandra Nicholson was Assistant Commissioner at Victoria Police for 5 years, and steered the ship with Commissioner Christine Nixon. Sandra joined the service in 1975, and rose through the ranks until her retirement almost 40 year...
Aug 20, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 13
A body found wrapped in a carpet, and a species of fly that verified an alibi. The bugs and insects that end up on bodies contribute to a lot more than just decomposition, they can act as evidence for conviction or help prove innocence of a suspect. Dr Paola Magni is a forensic entomologist is considered the global face of the specialist forensic science that uses insects and other small creatures to help solve murders, suspicious deaths and cold cases. Unpack the incredible work of Paola with h...
Aug 15, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 12
What toll does it take on a detective to investigate a missing persons case for 40 years? What do you tell the family? When do you stop looking, if ever? David Plumpton is an old school detective. A Tasmanian local, he joined the force because he wanted to make a difference. In his 40+ year career, he did much more than that. Unpack his career with host Brent Sanders, and hear how a double murder in Hobart, changed his career forever and why the case of Lucille Butterworth still stays with him, ...
Aug 13, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In 2014, flight MH17 was shot down, and 298 people died. A set of Australian experts were sent to investigate and assist. In the aftermath, victim identification is crucial in not only determining the identity of someone who's died, but in the matter of a criminal investigation, the cause of death. Professor David Ranson is a forensic consultant and the former Deputy Head of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. In 2014, David was one of the forensic experts sent to the Ukraine to assist...
Aug 08, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Corruption in the police is a sad reality of the job. But for those investigating these coppers, it's especially hard. Often they're mates - but, they're mates who've committed crimes, so there's no holding back. Chris Coster is Victoria Police's last Chief Inspector. His 45-year career came to an end in 2019, and with it, the rank of Chief Inspector was phased out. During his time at Vic Pol, Chris was the Head of Recruiting - meaning he was the final filter in deciding whether a recruit would ...
Aug 06, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Toxicology deciphers death like nothing else. Results determine time of death, location, and method. But, how does it work? Delving into the dark secrets of poisons, toxicology is the ultimate detective. Toxicologists like Dr Dimitri Gerostamoulos analyse hidden clues within biological samples, and help solve cases like murder investigations, unexplained deaths and drug overdoses. Toxicology acts as a window into crime both in time, and space. Dr Dimitri Gerostamoulos is the Head of Forensic Sci...
Aug 01, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In 2004, outside a pub, Australian Cricket legend David Hookes died. A manslaughter charge was laid, and a trial ensued. But no one was convicted, why? What were the processes that lead to the verdict, and how were the police involved? As well, what Underbelly doesn't show you. An unprecedented look at the killing of Alphonse Gangitano and the chaos which proceeded it - and, the Frankston Serial Killer Paul Denyer, and how he was caught. Charlie Bezzina is an unrelenting legend of Victorian Poli...
Jul 30, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
CTE is suprisingly common - but, it can only be diagnosed post-mortem, & by a forensic expert. So, how is does an examination work? And why is it so hard to have one done? Dr Linda Iles is a forensic neuropathologist, and someone who performs post-mortem brain examinations on people every single day. What she discovers in these exams is extraordinary, and telling to the life that person lead. More recently, CTE has been something she's on the look out for. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is...
Jul 25, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
A man-hunt that lasted more than 7 years. One of Australia's most wanted men finally caught. But by who? And at what cost? Ricky Hennessy was an integral member of the NSW police force for over 22 years. His skill, and level of focus lead to several high-profile convictions all across Australia. One of his most notable, was the capture of fugitive and convicted killer Malcolm Naden; who was on the run in NSW bushland for more than 7 years. With host and former police officer Brent Sanders, under...
Jul 23, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 5
What do the patterns tell us? Why is misting so important? How are blood patterns measured? Who does it? Blood spatter analysis is at the heart of CSI and other crime shows, but how is it really done? Professor Adrian Linacre is a forensic practitioner who specialises in body fluid dynamics and blood pattern analysis. He's spent years in the field, both in Australia and overseas in Glasgow, and has seen some fascinating cases. Hear about how forensic experts analyse blood patterns with host, cri...
Jul 18, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Taskforce Argos was built to catch the worst of the worst - to infiltrate and stop child exploitation material networks. Its former head, Jon Rouse spent years in the operation, and became entrenched in the world of saving children from abuse and sexual exploitation. Now, he's got some distance from the front-line, but, questions still linger. How does it all affect him? And what is he doing now after leaving the force? Unpack the incredible career, and the merciless work that Jon Rouse and the ...
Jul 16, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 3
A breakthrough new crime series is coming. Forensics, goes under the microscope. Crime Insiders: Forensics unpacks the work of Australia's most decorated forensic experts, and details the methods and sciences used to help solve complex, high-profile crimes. Hosted by crime author, former medical practitioner and screenwriter Kathryn Fox, these unfiltered conversations go deep, and expel the myths and romanticised mistruths surrounding forensics and criminal science. Episodes release weekly on We...
Jul 11, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
A breakthrough new crime series is coming. Real stories, from real detectives. Hosted by former police officer, Brent Sanders. You’ll gain an insight into how detectives profile criminals, learn how they find killers, and most importantly rescue victims. This is your chance to dive into the lives of the people who work Australia’s most compelling crime cases, and learn how they solved them, to help give you a greater understanding of the mind of a criminal. And learn the way evil works to help p...
Jul 11, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The Children in the Pictures is the story you weren’t allowed to hear, but now it's finally out in the open. It’s a silent epidemic— and it’s coming for our kids. Australian documentary-maker Akhim Dev follows the Queensland Police investigation of a notorious child exploitation website. ‘The Love Zone’ hosts thousands of members around the world creating, uploading, and sharing videos and photographic material of unimaginable acts against children. This dark web network is infiltrated by an eli...
Nov 15, 2022•3 min
3 year old Cheryl Grimmer disappeared without a trace from Fairy Meadow beach in 1970. This story has rocked Australia to its core and is covered by BBC's Fairy Meadow Podcast. In this special episode of Detectives, understand how Frank Sanvitale and Damian Loone, the two investigators, dedicated themselves to working the Grimmer case. They found a confession in 2016, but the suspect known as 'Mercury' walked free because the confession was deemed inadmissible. They talk about the lingering affe...
Oct 30, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Is Sydney at war? It seems like crooks are dropping like flies at the moment but former Detective Superintendent Deb Wallace says "The more sophisticated the gang the less violence you'll see - they know it's bad for business". Understand more about Bassam Hamzy, the rise of the Brothers 4 Life gang and how they tore themselves apart. For more episodes download the LiSTNR app and listen for free See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 23, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 16
How do police investigators get inside information into the underworld? And then what stops those cops from taking a little extra on the side during busts? Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Kos has fought police corruption and then paid the price. For more episodes download the LiSTNR app now and listen for free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Years on from the atrocities that happened on August 9, 1987, which killed 7 people and injured 19 more hear from retired Detective Senior Constable Graham Kent to chat about the wanna-be soldier Julian Knight and what it was like for Graham to assess someone like this, as they were taken through a step by step account from Knight himself of the massacre. For more episodes download the LiSTNR app now and listen for free See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 07, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In her 36 years on the force, Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace has taken on bikie, Middle Eastern and Asian gangs, earning herself the nickname 'Gang Buster'. Deb talks about the inner workings of bikie gangs, and how police strategised to keep control and peace of its members. For more episodes download the LiSTNR app now and listen for free See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Living through domestic violence, Inspector Corey Allen remembers the times he had to call for police help when he was a boy. These lived experiences created an empathy which he has taken into the police force. Hear Corey talk about empathy and understanding for people on the other side of the law. Download the LiSTNR app for more episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Heavily exposed, with no idea on who surrounded them, ex-detective David Empey explains the events of a prison escape that led to his team getting ambushed. Hear David talk about the details of this ambush, including how they were equipped, the reality of bullets flying overhead and the decisions they had to make. For more episodes download the LiSTNR app now and listen for free See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 12, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
As a large, heavily tattooed man, Steve Taylor (not his real name) was able to fit in with the crooks, but it was his life after his job where Steve needed help most, how do you return to a normal life after working undercover? Hear about the lingering traumas of a life undercover, losing his identity, dealing with the paranoia of crooks and the incredible things he was tasked with doing. Trigger warning: Contains graphic details of violence and drug use. For more episodes download the LiSTNR ap...
May 29, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
March 1986, a car bomb goes off outside the Russell Street Police Headquarters. The two officers involved were Angela Taylor and Carl Donadio. Sadly, Angela passed from her injuries that day, becoming the first Australian policewoman killed in action, but Carl survived and served another 15 years on the force. He speaks with Real Crime investigator Adam Shand about the undercover work he has done and what goes into preparing for those roles, and the moments from the day of the bombing cemented i...
Apr 11, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In 1997, two young girls from Bega were kidnapped, raped and murdered. Mark Winterflood details the process of receiving the first notifications of the missing girls. He explains the hard reality of not pursuing clues and following them to the end, how important it was to maintain a good relationship with the perpetrator and having to deliver the hard news to the parents. Trigger warning - this case details the heinous crime of the Bega school girls, and involves abduction, violence, rape and mu...
Mar 20, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
A Taskforce known as Spectrum pursued a serial child abductor in Victoria, known as Mr. Cruel. Ex-Detective Chris O'Connor ran Victoria Police's child exploitation unit for a decade and over his career he has had the opportunity to look into the deepest recesses of the human psyche working within sex crimes in Victoria. Download the LiSTNR app for more episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 06, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 7
