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Former homicide detective Jeff Maher talks to us about the case that finally exposed Australian serial killer Peter Dupas.Show notes:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Jeff MaherLike us on the Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonListen to episode 183: Amazing Grace found in loss to a serial killerIf 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.

1 Nov 202037min

Journalist Nina Funnell is exposing the Victorian Governments latest bizarre proposed legislative changes. This time they are trying to wipe the names of victims from history.Show notes for Episode 182:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Nina Funnell and Chrissie FosterSupport #LetUsSpeak on GoFundMeLike 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 a victim of sexual assault, please contact 1800Respect on 1800 737 732.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.

25 Okt 202029min

Jim Griffin was a nurse in the children’s ward of Launceston hospital for 18 years until 2019. He was also a prolific paedophile. Journalist Camille Bianchi’s podcast The Nurse examines who knew, and for how long. You can support the LetUsSpeak campaign at https://au.gofundme.com/f/stop-silencing-survivorsShow notes for Episode 181:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Camille BianchiListen to The NurseLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on Spotify#LetHerSpeak Janelle O’Connor’s sexual assault. WARNING – VIOLENT CONTENT - #159 (mentioned in this episode)The counselling and crisis support services for victims of child sexual assault in Northern Tasmania referenced by Camille are Laurel House and Enterprising Aardvark.If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 1800Respect on 1800 737 732If 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.

18 Okt 202033min

The inquest into the shocking murders of teenagers Jack and Jennifer Edwards by their father John has revealed his history of family violence and stalking. Journalist and author Megan Norris joins us to talk about her research into the correlation between stalking and murder. Show notes for Episode 180:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Megan NorrisMegan's websiteLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyThe Suzy Lamplugh Trust, mentioned in this episode: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/Damen Stephens Melbourne stalker jailed, mentioned in this episode: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/disgraceful-stalker-jailed-for-torching-mum-s-house-knifing-diners-20180810-p4zwqy.htmlIf 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.

4 Okt 202056min

Do “disgraced” lawyer Nicola Gobbo and “disgraced” former drug squad detective Paul Dale deserve to be given a platform to tell their sides of their stories? Purchase COPS, DRUGS, LAWYER X AND ME by Paul Dale and Vikki Petraitis. Show notes for Episode 179:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Rachael Brown and Vikki PetraitisListen to TraceLike 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.

27 Sep 202052min

The Wives and Girlfriends of some of Australia’s most feared men. Author and journalist Rochelle Jackson tells their stories in her book Partners and Crime, going behind the headlines and hype to reveal what it is really like to live with men who are outside the law, like the infamous Chopper Read, the organised crime boss Bob Trimbole and armed robber Fred Cako.Show notes for Episode 178:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Rochelle JacksonMore about Rochelle Jackson hereLike 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.

20 Sep 202033min

Kaz Schaffer is using TikTok to demand answers from the small group of people she believes know what happened to her little sister Kylee who’s been missing since 2004. Show notes for Episode 177:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Kaz SchafferFollow Kaz on TikTokHelp Find Kylee-Ann Schaffer on FacebookLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyThe article and facebook page mentioned in this episode:https://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/4856111/mothers-desperate-plea-for-daughter/https://www.facebook.com/austmissingpersons/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.

13 Sep 202044min

Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content and reference to suicide. Listener discretion is advised.Lyn Cecil believes her son Adam was murdered. At what point would you “just accept” he’d died of suicide and stop fighting? Show notes for Episode 176:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Lyn CecilLike 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 effected by suicide, or need support or advice for mental health, you can reach out to the following free services:Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 / https://www.beyondblue.org.auLifeline: 13 11 14 / https://www.lifeline.org.auIf 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.

6 Sep 202036min