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I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin

After 25 years working in homicide, former Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin is sitting down across the interview room table from cops, crims, addicts, victims, small-time cheats and big-town lawyers, asking them to share their stories. 

One of the country’s most successful podcasts, I Catch Killers reveals the reality of life and death inside the justice system. Gary talks about the big things with an open mind - good and evil, hope and suffering, joy, tragedy - and redemption. 

 

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Episodes

The murderer police missed, until I found him: Sam Poling Pt.1

Who killed Emma Caldwell? The 27-year-old woman mysteriously disappeared in 2005. Her body was found naked in isolated Scottish woods just weeks later. But it took 19 years to catch her killer. BBC journalist Sam Poling began investigating the cold case, only to discover the man she’d been interviewing for months was the man who murdered Emma. In a rare interview, Sam shares how she came face to face with a killer. Listen to Who Killed Emma? here. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit ne...

Oct 11, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 320

Bravery, betrayal and the battle after: Horse Pt.2

Horse was among the most elite SAS soldiers, but it came with hidden scars. When the dog handler left the Australian army, his life spiralled. Unable to escape the trauma and chronic pain, Horse turned to drugs and alcohol. From using psychedelics in Mexico and seeking comfort in his dog Preston, Horse shares how he’s navigating stress beyond the frontline, why he doesn’t regret anything and how he’s found a lighter side of life training dogs for movies. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? V...

Oct 06, 202550 minSeason 4Ep. 319

Hidden scars of an SAS dog handler: Horse Pt.1

Former SAS operator Horse always dreamed of becoming a soldier. Alongside his dogs, he spent 12 years at the sharp end of the spear fighting in Afghanistan. From witnessing the most horrific parts of humanity and being saved by his dog to the heartbreaking moment of carrying his dog’s coffin, Horse joins Gary Jubelin to discuss bravery, betrayal and the battle after. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here . Like th...

Oct 04, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 318

“I turned my pain into power”: Nicole Meyer Pt.2

Nicole Meyer was abused by paedophile Malka Leifer hundreds of times. The sisters fought internationally to bring Leifer to justice, and what unfolded was years of countless court appearances, dozens of overseas flights, an extradition and a lengthy trial. Leifer faced 70 charges including rape and was jailed for 15 years. Leifer was found guilty of the abuse towards Nicole's sisters, and not guilty towards of the abuse she suffered, leaving Nicole without any justice - but she won't be silenced...

Sep 29, 202552 minSeason 4Ep. 317

Bringing down predator Malka Leifer: Nicole Meyer Pt.1

Nicole Meyer was first abused by her school principal when she was 15 years old. Malka Leifer continued abusing her, and her sisters - Dassi Erlich and Elly Sapper, for years. From grooming the community to breaking off Nicole’s engagement, Leifer controlled every aspect of her life. The sisters finally broke their silence, reporting the rapist to police. But, in the middle of one night in 2008, Leifer fled the country. Watch the Stan documentary, Surviving Malka Leifer , out October 5. Want to ...

Sep 27, 202558 minSeason 4Ep. 316

“I was going to die”: Kate DeAraugo Pt.2

For seven years, Kate DeAraugo did whatever she could to get her next hit of ice. She lived in a drug house with 10 other addicts, was arrested and charged several times, stripped and held in police cells, and was once stabbed by a machete-wielding man. She was faced with a terrifying choice, death or detox. Kate shares how she broke her 20 year addiction, turned her life around and her advice for supporting people in need. Listen to Kate's podcast Why Do I Feel This Way? here. Want to hear more...

Sep 22, 202556 minSeason 4Ep. 315

Australian Idol star’s spiral into addiction: Kate DeAraugo Pt.1

Kate DeAraugo shot to fame when she won Australian Idol in 2005. Within months, she was chasing the high of drugs. Very quickly, addiction took over her life. It wasn’t until Kate met a man with an ice pipe, that was the beginning of the end. Listen to Kate's podcast Why Do I Feel This Way? here. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodc...

Sep 20, 202554 minSeason 4Ep. 314

"I fear for my family every day": Scott Murrin Pt.2

Helen Delaney first went viral when police smashed the window of her car. She is a sovereign citizen who has spent years causing danger to Scott Murrin’s family. From putting trackers on his kids and hiring security for his wedding to years in court, Scott joins Gary Jubelin to share the insane lengths Helen - the mother of his children - has gone to alongside other sovereign citizens. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube cha...

Sep 15, 202551 minSeason 4Ep. 313

Partner to predator, my sovereign citizen ex: Scott Murrin Pt.1

Scott Murrin’s ex Helen Delaney is a sovereign citizen who has relentlessly stalked his family and tried to kidnap his sons. For years, Scott has been fighting to keep his two boys safe from their mother, and he’s not about to give up. He joins Gary Jubelin to share how his ex became a sovereign citizen group founder, the threats and fake arrest warrants he’s received, and the toll it’s taken on his young family. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catc...

Sep 13, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 312

Tracking lone killers: Dr Nathan Brooks Pt.2

What turns an ordinary person into a cold blooded lone killer? From the Christchurch massacre to disturbing cases of stalking and coercive control, Consultant Forensic Psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks reveals the warning signs, hidden triggers and psychological make-up of people who execute violent attacks. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: ...

Sep 08, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 311

Psychopaths, murder and unmasking incels: Dr Nathan Brooks Pt.1

Why are serial killers on the decline? What makes a murderer? Are incels becoming a deadly threat? From psychopaths to lone actors, Consultant Forensic Psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks takes Gary Jubelin inside the mind of killers and high risk offenders. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Questions for Gary: icat...

Sep 06, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 310

How this lawyer won an unwinnable case: Judith Fordham Pt.2

From the man who accidentally stabbed himself in the back to the jury who used a ouija board to connect with the dead witness, Judith Fordham has seen a lot. The former criminal barrister joins Gary Jubelin to share some of her most memorable “unwinnable” cases, and reveals what really goes on behind the jury doors. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising...

Sep 01, 202551 minSeason 4Ep. 309

Forensics and why fingerprints lie: Judith Fordham Pt.1

A man charged with murder for talking angrily with his neighbour. A baby who died either by accident or at the hands of a parent. A murderer who became friends with a serial killer. Judith Fordham shares some of the most unbelievable cases of her career as a criminal barrister. And as a victim of crime herself, Judith understands more than most that becoming a criminal is sometimes as simple as a sliding door moment. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I ...

Aug 30, 20251 hrSeason 4Ep. 308

The parents carrying their son’s deadly mistake: Melissa & Peter McGuinness Pt.2

Melissa and Peter McGuinness lost their son in a car crash - and now they’re on a mission to stop it happening to someone you love. In a raw conversation with Gary Jubelin, the parents open up about life after the car crash that killed their 18 year old son Jordan and four innocent people. Instead of being crushed by grief, the parents are channelling their pain into You Choose - a movement that’s reached hundreds of thousands of young Australians. Road trauma isn’t an accident - it’s preventabl...

Aug 25, 202558 minSeason 4Ep. 307

When your child causes the unthinkable: Melissa & Peter McGuinness Pt.1

Jordan Hayes-McGuinness was driving home from a work Christmas party when he crashed into another car, killing four people and himself. He was drunk, on drugs, speeding and three times over the limit. In this episode, his parents, Melissa and Peter McGuinness, join Gary Jubelin to talk about why they’ll never celebrate Jordan’s life, the impact his choice has had on so many lives, and why they’re working to prevent other people from making life-changing choices. Find out more about YouChoose her...

Aug 23, 202556 minSeason 4Ep. 306

Hunted and killed at School of Happiness: Hugh Dillon Pt.2

Armed with a crossbow, Ryan Pringle hunted police through pitch-black bushland at the School of Happiness commune. Former Deputy State Coroner Hugh Dillon, who presided over the inquest, and Gary Jubelin, who led the investigation, walk through every moment of the terrifying manhunt. From the chaos of that night to the Quakers Hill nursing home fire, the retired coroner shares some of the cases that impacted him most during his career, as well as calls for urgent reforms to fix the coronial syst...

Aug 18, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 305

The death investigator: Hugh Dillon Pt.1

How did a person die? That’s the question Hugh Dillon asked as he oversaw more than 300 cases during his career as Deputy State Coroner. Working in death investigation, the retired coroner has seen the best and worst of humanity. He joins Gary Jubelin to talk about some of the cases that he’ll never forget. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquirie...

Aug 16, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 304

When a cop meets a bikie in prison: Adam Smith Pt.2

Adam Smith was in jail when he first met Gary Jubelin. From warning the inmates not to talk to the former detective to the moment that made him change his life forever, the ex bikie joins the podcast to talk about the harsh reality of life behind bars and how he managed to turn his back on a life of crime. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries...

Aug 11, 202556 minSeason 4Ep. 303

Life inside supermax prison: Adam Smith Pt.1

With the Finks club house name tattooed to his head, Adam Smith was one of the most senior bikie bosses in the country. Growing up, Adam’s life was idyllic, but a teenage trauma led him down the path of crime. In this episode, Adam shares what a brutal supermax prison is really like, the reality of bikie club houses and he reflects on the moment he first met Gary Jubelin while he was still in prison. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on ...

Aug 09, 202555 minSeason 4Ep. 302

A million dollar bust - in flamingo pyjamas: Kerrin Hofstrand Pt. 2

Kerrin Hofstrand was the Queen of Ketamine. In the ‘90s, she was a drug dealer who first imported ketamine into Australia from the US hidden in contact lens bottles. Kerrin was running a lucrative empire - until the day of her bust, when her whole life crashed down around her. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au...

Aug 04, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 301

Sydney's Ketamine Queen: Kerrin Hofstrand Pt.1

Kerrin Hofstrand was a stripper in Hawaii, dealt cocaine on cruise ships, worked in brothels, was an ICU nurse during the HIV epidemic and was the first person to bring ketamine into Australia. From her drug dealing days to spending time behind bars, Kerrin Hofstrand speaks about her wild life for the very first time - and nothing is off limits. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au . Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here . Like the show? Get more at i...

Aug 02, 202555 minSeason 4Ep. 300

Surviving two firebombs: Owen Turnbull Pt.2

Owen Turnbull was firebombed twice in a series of gang related wars. Surrounded by flames, Owen was shot in the stomach by a balaclava-clad gunman. Months later, the house was firebombed again. Deadly bullets peppered the house, and if his parents were home, they could have been killed. In part two, Owen shares how he left the bikies and the creative way he earns an honest living. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au . Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel...

Jul 28, 202542 minSeason 4Ep. 299

A brotherhood built on fear: Owen Turnbull Pt.1

Owen Turnbull’s number one goal in life was to be a bikie. For six years he lived his outlaw dream. From being a nom and patching over to a different club to dealing drugs and going to jail, Owen joins Gary Jubelin to talk about the very honest reality of running in the underworld. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au . Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news....

Jul 26, 202548 minSeason 4Ep. 298

Confronting a child killer: Dennis Martyn Pt.2

Former detective Dennis Martyn was doing a routine check when he came face-to-face with Daniel Morcombe’s killer. Just weeks after the young boy disappeared, Dennis and his police partner met Brett Peter Cowan at his home. From catching Cowan out in a web of lies to the initial warning signs, Dennis walks Gary Jubelin through the case that shocked the country. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspo...

Jul 21, 202537 minSeason 4Ep. 296

Unmasking predators: Dennis Martyn Pt.1

Former detective Dennis Martyn spent years working as an undercover cop. Running with criminal gangs, he’d bust drug dealers through top secret operations. It was a deadly world, and one that left him with a contract on his head. In this episode, he joins Gary Jubelin to talk about the undercover world and how he helped catch child sex offenders. If you want to hear more about Task Force Argos - listen to our interview with Jon Rouse here. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.a...

Jul 19, 202553 minSeason 4Ep. 295

The cage and the conviction: Peter Greste Pt.2

With nothing but a dirty squat toilet in his concrete cell, Peter Greste had only his mind for entertainment. From using meal scraps as entertainment to hunger strikes and fortnightly family visits, the Australian journalist joins Gary Jubelin to share the highs and lows of a Cairo prison, why he’s still considered a convicted terrorist, and why he has no regrets. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: ne...

Jul 14, 202555 minSeason 4Ep. 294

400 days of torture inside Egyptian prison: Peter Greste Pt.1

Peter Greste spent more than a year locked up in a tiny concrete jail cell in Egypt. He’d been working as a journalist when he was arrested and wrongly convicted of terrorism charges. The foreign correspondent had spent years reporting in war zones, was shot at and even held his dying colleague in his arms, but it was the war on journalism that almost broke him. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au . Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: news...

Jul 12, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 293

BONUS: Mushrooms, Motive and Murder: The Erin Patterson Case

The mushroom murder trial captured the attention of the whole world. Erin Patterson, a seemingly ordinary mother from a small country town, foraged for death cap mushrooms before serving a laced beef Wellington to her relatives. Heather Wilkinson alongside Don and Gail Patterson were killed by the deadly lunch. Miraculously, Ian Wilkinson survived. From the mismatched plates and crocodile tears to the myriad of lies and months of planning, criminologist Xanthé Mallett breaks down every detail of...

Jul 11, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 292

Stand-up, survival and saying it all: Nikki Justice Pt.2

Nikki Justice went to a bikie club house as a stripper, only to end up marrying the bikie who answered the door. From running OMCG events to doing drugs with her dad, Nikki found the Underbelly lifestyle intoxicating. But when her father suddenly died, it was the catalyst to changing her life. The comedian joins Gary Jubelin to share the reality of marrying (and divorcing) a bikie and what life’s like now. This episode contains mentions of suicide, if you need support contact Lifeline on 13 11 1...

Jul 07, 202557 minSeason 4Ep. 291
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