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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Alyson Colquitt left her home in rural NSW to travel and experience life. She found herself working as a stripper in Kings Cross, using drugs and eventually selling them on the side. It was the beginning of a journey that would leave her behind bars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part 4 of Gary's chat with Graham Henry the pair discuss the end of the green light era and the moment he stabbed a police prosecutor... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part 3 of Gary's conversation with Graham Henry the pair talk about the time he plotted to Kill Neddy and that time Neddy plotted to kill him... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's chat with notorious underworld figure Graham Henry he talks about what led to his life of crime and how he met his criminal partner, Neddy Smith. You can find Graham's book here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Graham Henry is one of Sydney’s most well-known gangsters. He operated with his mate Arthur (Neddy) Smith with violence and intimidation at a time when they were given a green light to commit crimes by corrupt police such as Roger Rogerson. Graham is the last man standing and is going to give us an insight into a world of crime people rarely speak about. You can find Graham's book here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In part two of Gary's chat with Garth Wood the pair talk about his time on The Contender television show, his incredible fight against Anthony Mundine and how men need to be more comfortable speaking up when they need support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Garth Wood grew up in the rough streets of inner-city Sydney. His life could have taken many paths. He played in the NRL for Souths and Balmain just like his father and brother. He found himself cut from the NRL and broke up with his partner. He had no qualifications, was unemployed and turned to alcohol and started hanging out with the wrong crowd... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Peter Seymour's story, we hear about the lengths he and his team went to secure a conviction and how it felt to watch a not guilty verdict play out in court. Peter also talks about how a long career caught up with him and left him broken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Seymour joined the New South Wales Police Force in 1980 as an eighteen-year-old and spent 24 years in Police. We will talk about his career and one of the more bizarre murder investigations in Australia’s history. Two wives die in suspicious circumstances: co-incidence or, as husband Thomas Keir describes it, ‘bad luck’? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of Gary's chat with David Mason they talk about his life after leaving the French Foreign Legion, including his epic journey across Australia accompanied by just a few camels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
