Australian True Crime

Although Queensland police visited Brett Peter Cowan just days after Daniel Morcombe first disappeared in 2003, it took 8 years, an inquest and an incredibly intricate covert operation for them to find a way to convict him of Daniel’s abduction and murder. Journalist Kate Kyriacou covered the case and wrote a book about the covert operation THE STING: The Undercover Operation That Caught Daniel Morcombe's KillerWarning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 158:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Kate Kyriacou BUY Kate's book THE STING: The Undercover Operation That Caught Daniel Morcombe's KillerLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate our first Australian True Crime online livestream this Saturday Night, starring Narelle Fraser and Ron Iddles, we’re releasing an extra episode this week. It’s another in the series of Narelle Fraser Conversations.Join us for our very first video live stream event, this Saturday May 16th at 8pm, Narelle Fraser and Ron Iddles, and some other surprises. Purchase your tickets here > https://bit.ly/2L1XK9mWarning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 157:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Narelle Fraser and Kira OlneyLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rape and murder of country schoolteacher Stephanie Scott just a week before her wedding shocked Australia. Journalist Monique Patterson was the editor of the local paper The Leeton Irrigator at the time, and her reflections are detailed in her book UNITED IN GRIEF.BUY Monique's book UNITED IN GRIEFPlus we catch up with Jamie Pultz from “Beenham Valley Road” about his latest podcast, “Who Killed Leanne Holland.”Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 156:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Monique Patterson and Jamie PultzLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual assault call 1800Respect for help, advice and further referral.If you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Tidmarsh is a leading authority on sexual offending, and the investigation of sexual crime. He trains and lectures investigators all over the world on how to improve their response to both offenders and victims. Narelle Fraser is a former Rape Squad and the Homicide Squad Detective with a focus on victims.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 155:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Patrick Tidmarsh and Narelle FraserLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual assault call 1800Respect for help, advice and further referral. If you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retired Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Sandra Nicholson isn’t the kind of person who seeks attention. Fortunately Narelle knows what an impressive copper lurks beneath the mild-mannered exterior of this quietly spoken lady. She’s even sent other coppers to jail. Sandra Nicholson is a hands-on, supportive leader, but she’s no pushover.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 153:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Retired Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Sandra NicholsonRead Women in Policing on VicPolLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Raymond worked some of the highest profile and most challenging cases in NSW policing in living memory, including the brutal abduction and murder of Anita Cobby and the drive-by shooting of 5-year-old Tess Debrincat. He was also deployed to assist Sri Lankan authorities in body recovery after the 2006 Boxing Day Tsunami. His life outside of policing is unlike any we’ve heard described on the podcast before.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 152:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Gary RaymondRead Gary's storyLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Narelle Fraser dusts off her celebrated interviewing skills for a special series of episodes of Australian True Crime to be featured intermittently throughout the year. In this episode the speaks to legendary Senior Crown Prosecutor Michele Williams QC.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 151:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Narelle Fraser and Michele Williams QC.Like us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We caught up with Yvie Jones from Gogglebox and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here for a YouTube Livestream on Friday night. Here are some highlights.We’ll be doing it again this Friday from 6pm and we’d love you to join us on the Australian True Crime Podcast YouTube channel. Subscribe to Welcome To Hell on the Nitty Gritty Committee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Fogarty, author of ALMOST PERFECT: The true story of the Crawford family murders joins us to discuss the story of Elmer Crawford, the "ordinary" family man who hatched an extraordinary plan.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 150:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Greg FogartyLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopPurchase Greg's book ALMOST PERFECTListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meshel is locked inside with her children and her mother. It's only been a week and it's hell. Her friend comedian Nelly Thomas has a bit of practice but she still loses it sometimes. They have some interesting, unexpected guests lined up, and there's already an episode to sample on Meshel's Nitty Gritty feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/meshel-lauries-nitty-gritty-committee/id980139628#episodeGuid=4c9c8dc6-1d26-4445-9a3b-cc9cbfbebf81 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.