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True Crime Cheat Sheet

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Catching you up on the biggest true crime cases in the news from Australia and around the world. 

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Episodes

Unsolved Crimes part 2: Two deaths, a husband and a hitman

In 1991, a vehicle was found in the bush containing the bodies of two women, Julie-anne Leahy, 26, and Vicki Arnold, 28. The police initially thought the unusual deaths were a murder-suicide. But three coronial inquests later and a very different story emerged, one involving Alan Leahy, Julie-Anne's husband. Bek takes Nina through this case from 1991 to now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 202345 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Unsolved Crimes part 1: The Nannup cult mystery

A charming cult leader, a missing family, and an inquest that raised more questions than answers. Today Nina and Bek deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of Internet cult leader Simon Kadwell, his partner Chantelle McDougall, their five-year-old daughter Leela and their friend Tony Popic from Nannup in Western Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 19

The suspected mushroom poisoning and why we can (finally) talk about it

Erin Patterson has been charged with three counts of murder and 5 counts of attempted murder after three people died from suspected mushroom poisoning following a lunch at her home. Bek and Nina break down how we got to this point and also discuss the thallium poison craze that gripped Sydney in the 1950s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Mass shootings and the conspiracies to deny them

As America reels from yet another mass shooting, Bek and Nina look back at Australia's history of gun control, from the Port Arthur massacre in 1996 to today. They also discuss the conspiracy theorists that are harming families, spreading misinformation, and potentially putting us all at risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Gary Jubelin takes us inside the police interview room

We're joined today by former homicide detective and current legend of podcasting, Gary Jubelin. Nina and Gary sit down to talk about what really goes down in the police interview room from the heartbreaking to the hilarious. It's a fascinating inside look into a world most of us will never see. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Halloween special: the great clown panic of 2016

Remember the killer clown scare, when a plague of red-nosed sightings spread hysteria across Australia and around the world? What caused this global panic? And who was behind the clowns? Five years later Bek and Nina have still not moved on (especially Nina). They deep-dive into a decades-long history of social panics and creepy clowns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Gypsy Rose Blanchard - a killer and a victim

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Clauddinnea ‘Dee Dee’ seemed to be as inseparable. Gypsy was known to suffer from multiple health problems and Dee Dee cared for her as a single mum. But when the elder woman was found dead in 2015 and Gypsy was arrested for her murder, the true story of their relationship unravelled. Gypsy has just been granted early release on parole in December, so Bek and Nina dive into the details and discuss Munchausen syndrome by proxy - both in this case and in Austral...

Oct 12, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Sydney's gay hate killings: a decades long fight for justice

An inquiry into decades-old suspected gay hate crimes in NSW is revisiting cases and putting a spotlight on the police investigations into these suspected crimes. It comes after families and loved ones have fought and pushed to have their voices heard and get the closure they have wanted for decades. Bek and Nina discuss the findings so far and look at some of the cases highlighted by the inquiry including the death of Scott Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 11, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 13

The Delphi murders: Satanic Panic and a case full of red herrings

The murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams are making headlines again after the release of an explosive document by the defence team of accused killer Richard Allen. While there is a lot of speculation and chatter happening in the media and online, let's take a pause and look at the case in detail and what this new document really means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 04, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Control and intimidation: The murder of Allison Baden-Clay

When Gerrard Baden-Clay reported his wife missing back in 2012 it sparked one of Queensland's largest search efforts. Gerrard's suspicious demeanor and the fresh scratches and bruises on his face and body soon raised the suspicion of police. Today Nina and Bek go through the case and talk about coercive control and the new changes to laws to recognise it as a crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Spy cops: the undercover operations that destroyed lives

What if you woke up one morning to find that the love of your life wasn't who he said he was? More than 30 women in the UK have discovered that they were in relationships with undercover police officers who were using assumed identities to infiltrate protest groups and other non-criminal organisations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 10

BTK - How many more victims are there?

Dennis Rader is one of the most sadistic serial killers of all time. He called himself BTK, which stands for 'Bind, Torture, Kill' and he's serving ten consecutive life sentences for his unthinkable crimes. In the past few weeks, police, along with Rader's daughter, Kerri Rawson, have said they are now investigating a further five possible victims linked to Rader with the possibility of more cold cases being looked at. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 13, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 9

The Father's Day tragedy that shook Australia

On Father's Day in 2005, Robert Farquharson drove his three children Jai, Tyler, and Bailey, into a dam in Winchelsea. We're joined today by journalist and author Megan Norris to recall the horrific crime, the shockwaves it sent through the small town and throughout the country, and hear the battle that still needs to be won so that the children's mother, Cindy Gambino, can rest in peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 06, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Little Pebble: a false prophet

Bek and Nina discuss the infamous pedophile cult leader William Kamm, who calls himself The Little Pebble. The pair talk about how Kamm got his start and the incredible young woman who brought him down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 202334 minSeason 2Ep. 7

The Slenderman stabbing: blurred reality

Bek and Nina address the mushroom-shaped elephant in the room before discussing the stabbing of 12-year-old Payton Leutner by her two school friends who believed they were under the control of the internet-created character, the Slenderman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 6

The Long Island serial killer: how predators avoid detection

How likely is it there’s a serial killer operating in Australia? After decades of investigation, police in the US have arrested a suspect in the Long Island serial killer case. Bek and Nina are joined by criminologist Xanthe Mallett to discuss the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 202343 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Melissa Caddick: death of a conwoman?

The mysterious disappearance of Sydney woman Melissa Caddick captivated the nation. A washed-up foot was the only clue to her final demise. Nina and Bek unpack this strange case and get you up to speed on the latest updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 09, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Carlee Russell: the kidnapping that wasn’t

The mysterious ‘abduction’ of Carlee Russell gripped the world - then cracks started to appear in her story. Bek and Nina talk over the bizarre twists and turns in this case as well as the Australian disappearance that was strangely similar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 02, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 3

William Tyrrell: fake news and a real tragedy

We catch up with the latest on the disappearance of William Tyrrell, some of the more hysterical reporting and the virtual lynch mob that surround it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 2

We're back! Introducing: True Crime Cheat Sheet

Our new show aims to catch you up on the news you missed from the biggest Aussie true crime cases, as well as others from around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 20234 minSeason 2Ep. 1

I Swear I Never: So long, farewell...

It's goodbye from us, for now. I Swear I Never in this format, is finished. We'll be back next year with some new ideas and a new format (at some point). Until then, enjoy this unhinged chat where Nina goes off on Ted Lasso in a completely untimely and unnecessary manner and also Bek hunts a wasp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 75

I Swear I Never: 'Covid took my husband's heart'

Amanda and Rob - two incredibly fit, athletic Aussies who found their lives turned upside down after becoming some of the first people in the country to be diagnosed with Covid, at first they seemed to recover but then things took a devastating turn and Rob was fighting for life, only to be saved by a heart transplant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 06, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 74

I Swear I Never: 'I kept a record because I thought he'd kill me'

Julie found love when she was at a vulnerable point in her life, Wayne Haddow was the rock she thought she needed. But as things progressed and Wayne became violent and erratic, Julie began to keep a record on an app of the abuse she feared would kill her, that record ended up securing multiple convictions. Julie's son has started a GoFundMe for the family here. The Arc App can be found here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 15, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 73

I Swear I Never: I've had leukaemia half my life

Tegan is a woman who’s been battling Leukaemia for over half her life and whose mission is to help kids who are diagnosed with chronic illness to feel more empowered about their situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 72

I Swear I Never: Australia's ghost whisperer

Halloween might be over but the spooky vibes continue. We spoke to Caterina Ligato a woman who says she has been talking to ghosts since she was three years old. She makes a living communicating with the dead and even performing exorcisms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 01, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 71

I Swear I Never: Being adopted was my greatest trauma

Peter discovered a secret that had been kept from him for 59 years, he's now on a mission to try and protect future generations from the kind of trauma he still deals with to this day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 70

I Swear I Never: 'My period almost killed me'

Fiona Stubbings has always struggled with her moods, what other people reassured her was simple PMS always seemed so much more extreme for her. The mood swings and depression caused by hormones at times left her feeling suicidal. It took until her 40s for Fiona to finally get some answers and a real diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 69

I Swear I Never: Bali bomb victim relives terror attack

Thanks to the I've Got News For You podcast for letting us share this special episode, go and give them a follow. Kristie Webster was just 15 years old when she was severely injured in the 2002 Bali bombings. Her mum, Robyn, was killed. In this heartbreaking interview, she shares her memories from that night and opens up about the pain she still lives with 20 years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 68

I Swear I Never: 'A mortifying work incident made me change everything'

Tom was on a slow spiral down during the pandemic, far from home and away from family and friends, Tom was partying hard and letting himself go - that is until he took things too far in the most embarrassing way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 04, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 67
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