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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

I Swear I Never: Someone knows who murdered my daughter

Sharon Mckell lost her daughter Emma Pawelski back in 2005. Her body was found in the forest in Mt Crawford in South Australia. No one has ever been brought to justice for the murder but someone knows who is responsible. Sharon is still holding onto hope that someone will do the right thing and come forward. If you know anything at all that might help solve this case ring CrimeStoppers on: 1800 333 000 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 01, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 34

I Swear I Never: 'We burned and the world forgot'

Zoe Simmons is just one of the thousands of Australians whose lives were affected by the apocalyptic bushfires of 2019/2020. Unfortunately, they feel like the pandemic and the mass chaos of the last few years have left them forgotten and without the support they need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 33

I Swear I Never: 'The pandemic broke me as a mother'

When Alexandra had her first child, she loved the experience, she expected things would be the same with her second baby. But when the pandemic hit, and she found herself isolated from loved ones across the globe and unable to get the support she needed, Alexandra and many other mothers like her found themselves spiralling. She didn't think enough was being done to help, so she took matters into her own hands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 18, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 32

I Swear I Never: 'I woke up feeling unwell and ended the day in a coma'

It's unsettling to realise that your whole life can change for the worse in a second, but for people like Sarah, that's exactly what happened. She woke up feeling a little under the weather and was fighting for her life less than 24 hours later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 31

I Swear I Never: 'Your pregnancy doesn't always go to plan'

Stephanie was over the moon when she conceived her much-wanted second child through IVF. Then the family found themselves facing a prenatal Down Syndrome diagnosis. Stephanie tells her story and shares what she wished she had known that day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 04, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 30

I Swear I Never: 'The day I stopped being able to trust my brain'

Elly Knaggs and her family were embarking on the trip of a lifetime when everything went wrong. At the height of the 2020 COVID outbreak, Elly found herself in a state of confusion and fear. A mysterious disorder left her unable to trust what her own brain was telling her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 29

I Swear I Never: 'I lost my vision and found myself'

We're feeling the gratitude after a couple of rough years. Nina and Bek exchange some special gifts and we hear from a woman who lost her vision in a sudden accident and says it helped her change her life for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 28

I Swear I Never: 'We lost our child without warning'

Edwina Symonds believed her beautiful baby boy Sebastian was happy and healthy. The family's life was thrown into chaos one tragic day when Sebastian suddenly had a seizure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 27

I Swear I Never: Mimi the Mini Monster's epic battle

Are you competitive? We know we are, and so is our guest, the number one female competitive eater in the country. We talk all about what it takes to eat your way to the top and we even give Mimi our own challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 07, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 26

I Swear I Never: 'I was anti-vax until the pandemic'

It's ok to hold a view and reconsider it when new information comes to light, it's ok to admit you were wrong in your previously held belief. Our guest Valerie went through a big change of mind this last year when the pandemic made her question everything she had previously believed about vaccination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 25

I Swear I Never: 'I went on holiday and came back with a baby'

Jonica had no clue that a chance encounter on a trip overseas would leave her with a new baby and a completely new life. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 23, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 24

I Swear I Never: My sister's a killer and I'm raising her son

Katie’s younger sister Anna was always different. Labelled the “weird kid” at school, she’d withdraw into her own private world. In reality, she was suffering with mental illness that was never properly treated or acknowledged in her youth. In November 2018, while pregnant, Anna Killed a man and her sister Katie found herself parenting a child in a way she had never expected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Rolling the dice: 'I'm still struggling to breathe'

Maddy was away from home for her very first big trip away when the whole world turned upside down, leaving her stranded, scared and very sick. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. Check out Andrea's podcast The Dog Detective , all episodes are available...

Nov 09, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 22

I Swear I Never: Clementine Ford is a lover and a fighter

In this episode, we're talking about lurrrrrve. Clementine Ford drops by to talk about why some people might accuse her of hate, but that's the opposite of her mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 02, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 21

I Swear I Never: 'I was a QAnon believer'

Jitarth is one of the thousands of people who fell under the spell of the QAnon conspiracy movement. He shares how he turned things around and what he most wants others to know. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Oct 26, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 20

I Swear I Never: Christian Hull's big leap

It can be scary to leave your comfort zone. This week, Bek and Nina sat down with the hilarious Christian Hull to talk about taking risks, making leaps and making a fortune off a random TikTok. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Oct 19, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 19

I Swear I Never: 'I was the result of a secret affair'

Shona couldn't figure out why there were no photos of her parents together, and why her dad was never around. When the truth came out she realised she was born out of a secret affair. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Oct 12, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 18

I Swear I Never: Doctors ignored me for 11 years

We hear a lot about gaslighting in relationships, but what about health? Emilia suffered in pain for years waiting for a diagnosis and she's one of many women with the same story. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Oct 05, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Manipulation: 'Five years on, I'm still afraid of my ex'

Zoe thought she knew what abuse looked like, but her relationship with John made her realise that coercive control and emotional abuse can happen slowly and be hard to identify until it's too late. If this episode raises any issues for you contact 1800 Respect on 1800 737 732. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and...

Sep 21, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 16

I Swear I Never: Ben Lee on anti vaxxers and conspiracies

The week Nina and Bek are joined by Musician Ben Lee to talk about his own experiences with friends being indoctrinated into conspiracy theories and how fringe culture has turned to the far right. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. See omnystudio.com/...

Sep 14, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 15

I Swear I Never: 'My dad disappeared into thin air'

In 2012, Paul Stevenson got up early in the morning, hopped onto his motorbike and was never seen again. Nikki and her family are now left with a total mystery and the pain of never getting the answers they've been craving for almost a decade. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound desi...

Sep 07, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 14

I Swear I Never: "I was sexually assaulted 30 years ago and nothing has changed"

We're bringing you a special extra episode this week because we think the time to tell this story is right now. Katrine Tully was assaulted as a university student and 30 years later, as she sees history repeating itself, she's had enough. She's angry. Please note: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault. If today’s episode raised any concerns for you we have some service numbers that can help, call lifeline on 131114 or 1800 respect. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a...

Mar 22, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 13

I Swear I Never: "Living with OCD during the pandemic"

Jo Jukes only received her OCD diagnosis a couple of years ago, but after a lot of hard work, things were finally turning around. She learned how to work around her disorder and take control of her life once more, that is until a global pandemic hit. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sou...

Dec 20, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 12

I Swear I Never: "I went out to dinner and got caught up in an outbreak"

Amber was 33 weeks pregnant when she went out to dinner with her husband in Sydney. They thought that the biggest threat from Coronavirus had passed but they found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, and Amber was in for a different kind of birth than she had ever imagined. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by B...

Dec 13, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 11

I Swear I Never: "Investigating murders nearly killed me"

Peter Seymour spent years working as a detective, investigating all manner of violent crimes and homicides. He also spent time in the Coroner's office. But eventually, the horrible things he'd witnessed caught up with him and left him broken. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound desig...

Dec 06, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 10

I Swear I Never: "The day I discovered I never really had a daughter"

When Carolyn was pregnant, she was sure she was having a boy. When her child was born they told her it was a girl. Years later Carolyn would learn that her first instinct was right all along. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Nov 29, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 9

I Swear I Never: 'My son's mistake killed four people'

Peter and Melissa's son Jordan was a normal teenage boy until a poor decision made under the influence led to tragedy for multiple families. Melissa and Peter speak about how they deal with the guilt and push for change. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au Hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young, and the episode's story was written and read by Riah Matthews. Editing an...

Nov 22, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 8

I Swear I Never: "A traumatic birth left me hiding a dark addiction"

Tina was your average busy working mum chasing the best things in life. Then a traumatic birth experience left her crippled with pain and turning to medication to help. Once she spiralled out of control she found help in the most unusual way. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound desig...

Nov 15, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 7

I Swear I Never: “A car crash destroyed my body but brought me love”

Left paralysed by a motor vehicle accident, Chris never expected to find love with the one person sent to help him recover. SHOW NOTES: SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Dec 10, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 6

I Swear I Never: "I went through an exorcism to change who I was"

Once a well-known pastor in a pentecostal church, Anthony hid a secret shame all his life - which led to drastic decisions. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Dec 03, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 5
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