Australian True Crime30 Mar 2025

Shortcut: Holly's Heroin Addiction Ended in a Thai Prison

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

In 2000, Holly Deane-Johns was arrested and later sentenced to 31 years in a Thailand prison.

It marked a turning point in a life shaped by trauma, heroin addiction, and loss.

After serving time in both Thailand and Australia, Holly has rebuilt her life and now works as a counsellor and speaker, using her story to support others facing addiction and adversity.

Click here to visit Holly's website to learn about her professional work and to purchase her book, Holly's Hell.

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Guest Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on instagram.

Guest: Holly Deane-Johns

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