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. I Catch Killers is a True Crime Australia production.
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Have you ever daydreamed about dropping everything and starting a new life? David Mason didn't just think about it, he did it. He gave up a comfy life in Australia to join the French Foreign Legion and the adventures were well worth it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For decades, there was no love lost between the Redfern Indigenous community and the police. Communication was poor and crime rates were high. Then Shane Phillips and a group of other Aboriginal leaders decided to try something new, and the results were incredible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Born and raised in Redfern, Shane Phillips is an outstanding community leader, respected by Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike for his integrity, hard work and determination to get things done. In 1999 Shane went on a boat trip that changed his life and lead him to a new way to help heal his community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's chat with defence lawyer John Korn, the pair debate about whether police should give details to the media. And John talks about why he didn't appreciate the Prime Minister's recent apology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Korn has over 40 years of experience working in Criminal Law. He and Gary have known each other for quite a while, but most of their interactions have been on opposite sides of a courtroom. Now they sit down to talk about how police and lawyers interact as well as some of John's cases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's chat with former crime scene officer Bob Gibbs, they talk more about some of the cases he worked on as he was called into to record the results of worst of human nature murders and mutilations. Bob also shares the impact the job had on him and how he's doing today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Gibbs has seen some horrific things as a crime scene officer, but nothing prepared him for the carnage that occurred in Port Arthur when 35 people were murdered.He shares his memories of that day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Part two of Gary's chat with Wilma Robb, she talks about life after abuse and how she learned to use her voice to help other survivors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wilma Robb's story is about brutality and degradation. She was made a ward of the state because she had no one to look after her. As a 13-year old girl in the care of the state, she had her face smashed into a sink and was told to clean up the mess as blood poured out of her mouth. Wilma is an outspoken advocate for the girls subjected to the brutal regime at Parramatta Girls School and Hay Institute for girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Simon Fenech pulled himself out of addiction and the criminal world in which he was deeply entrenched and he created a new life for himself. Not only that, but he gives back through the program that helped him, fruit2work, which employs people who have been in prison to give them a second chance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What would make a champion kickboxer and loving husband and father turn to ice? Simon Fenech, a successful sportsman and committed family man, tried crystal meth for the first time after a traumatic work accident. He was instantly hooked. Soon, he was dealing to support a $1000-a-day addiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's chat with Damien they talk about his incredible survival and how his positive attitude and drive helped push him forward and achieve what many thought was going to be impossible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Private Damien Thomlinson is a former member of the elite 2nd Commando Regiment of the Australian Army who was terribly injured after a bomb explosion in Afghanistan. His inspiring journey back from the dead stands as proof that no challenge is too great and that the ANZAC spirit is truly alive and well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's chat with Dave Christie, they talk about his work with corrective services and we get a rare look at how crime continues even behind bars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Christie was a NSW cop for 37 years. He spent most of his time as a detective and a large portion was in the Fraud Squad as well as four years heading up the Corrective Services Investigation Unit for the NSW Police. We take a deep dive into his policing career and get a greater understanding of the impact of fraud and you might even get a few tips on how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In part two of Gary's chat with Mark Dapin they talk more about famous prison breaks including the story of Russell Cox and John Killick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Gary is joined by respected journalist and author Mark Dapin to talk about the stories behind some of Australia's most infamous prison breaks and the crooks behind them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's chat with viral sensation Spanian he talks about the moment he knew he had to turn his life around and his rise to fame online. Publication Details: The Unfiltered Hood Life by Spanian (with Christopher Kevin Au) Hachette Australia $34.99 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Viral hip-hop star Spanian spent much of his life in a vicious vortex of crime, violence, incarceration and drug addiction. In part one of his discussion with Gary he talks about his childhood and how his experiences shaped him. Publication Details: The Unfiltered Hood Life by Spanian (with Christopher Kevin Au) Hachette Australia $34.99 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's chat with Bryan Brown they talk about his book, Sweet Jimmy, and why Australian's are so fascinated with true crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary is used to sitting down with cops and crims on I Catch Killers, but in this episode, he's doing something a bit different. Gary sat down with Aussie actor and now author, Bryan Brown to talk about how he got started in his career and why he's such a believable on-screen bad guy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richie 'Vas' Vaculik grew up in a culture where crime and jail time were almost a right of passage. After a few brushes with the law himself, Richie decided it was time to make some changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richie 'Vas' Vaculik grew up in Maroubra, Maroubra Beach was his playground and the Bra Boys were like family. He was their Minister for Good Times and a central character in the Bra Boys' story as they became famous and infamous in equal measure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's chat with Ken Marslew he shares his experience moving through the justice system and discovering just how broken it is. Ken knew things had to change and so he decided he was the man for the job, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every parent's nightmare is finding out something horrible has happened to their child. That nightmare became a tragic reality for Ken Marslew back in 1994 when the police arrived to tell him his son had been murdered. Since that day Ken has been on a remarkable journey and helped hundreds of people along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's chat with Joe Pistone, he goes in-depth about his famous undercover operation and talks about the rules you just don't break when you're dealing with the mob. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For six years, Joe infiltrated the New York Mafia. His undercover name was Donnie Brasco. The Hollywood Movie, Donnie Brasco starring Jonny Depp was based on Joe’s life story. He talks about his time undercover hanging out with the likes of Sonny Black and Lefty Ruggiero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's conversation with former police officer Keith Banks, he talks about the dark side of policing, including losing a good mate in the line of duty and the impact it had on his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We welcome back Keith Banks for another great chat. Keith talks about his time in tactical policing as well as his work in witness protection. He also explains why it's important for cops to stay scared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Gary's final chat with former homicide detective Russell Oxford he takes us through the in-depth investigation into the murder of Jamie Gao and the path that took them to arrest Former detectives Roger Rogerson and Glen McNamara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
