Australian True Crime

Shaken Baby Syndrome: How Certain Is the Diagnosis?

Few areas of forensic medicine are more sensitive, or more consequential, than the question of how a baby suffered a serious brain injury. Journalist Michael Bachelard explores the controversial science behind shaken baby syndrome in his podcast Diagnosing Murder, investigating cases where parents and carers have been accused of harming their children. You can listen to Diagnosing Murder wherever you get your podcasts. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Michael Bachelard Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

Shortcut: Shaken Baby Syndrome: How Certain Is the Diagnosis?

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. Few areas of forensic medicine are more sensitive, or more consequential, than the question of how a baby suffered a serious brain injury. Journalist Michael Bachelard explores the controversial science behind shaken baby syndrome in his podcast Diagnosing Murder, investigating cases where parents and carers have been accused of harming their children. You can listen to Diagnosing Murder wherever you get your podcasts. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Michael Bachelard Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

The Online Sextortion of Mac Holdsworth

In 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam. When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with his contacts. The results of that night were catastrophic. His father, Wayne Holdsworth, has since dedicated himself to telling Mac’s story. He founded SmackTalk, a charity focused on suicide prevention and online safety, and works to educate young people, parents and communities about the dangers of online sexual extortion. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can learn more about SmackTalk here:https://smacktalk.com.au/ Sign up for Unplug24 here: https://smacktalk.com.au/unplug24/ You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Wayne Holdsworth Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

Shortcut: The Online Sextortion of Mac Holdsworth

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 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam. When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with his contacts. The results of that night were catastrophic. His father, Wayne Holdsworth, has since dedicated himself to telling Mac’s story. He founded SmackTalk, a charity focused on suicide prevention and online safety, and works to educate young people, parents and communities about the dangers of online sexual extortion. You can learn more about SmackTalk here:https://smacktalk.com.au/ Sign up for Unplug24 here: https://smacktalk.com.au/unplug24/ You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Wayne Holdsworth Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

True Crime Tonight: The Cornell 7

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: How responses to allegations of sexual offending have changed over the years The Cornell 7 An interview with John Herbert about his book, Crossroads. Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 GET IN TOUCH: Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

The Backstories of Australia’s Most Colourful Characters

John Herbert describes himself as prison adjacent. He's a Sydney-based boxing trainer who spent decades running a gym in Merrylands, where he worked with young men at risk of heading into crime or prison. His book Crossroads tells the firsthand stories of 13 Australian men whose lives have involved crime, incarceration, sport and adversity, exploring the pivotal moments that changed the course of their lives and their paths towards redemption. You can purchase your copy of Crossroads here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: John Herbert Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from ABC News and Channel 9. GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

Shortcut: The Backstories of Australia’s Most Colourful Characters

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. John Herbert describes himself as prison adjacent. He's a Sydney-based boxing trainer who spent decades running a gym in Merrylands, where he worked with young men at risk of heading into crime or prison. His book Crossroads tells the firsthand stories of 13 Australian men whose lives have involved crime, incarceration, sport and adversity, exploring the pivotal moments that changed the course of their lives and their paths towards redemption. You can purchase your copy of Crossroads here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: John Herbert Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

Helen Garner's Fascination with Crime

Recently, our friends at Law The Podcast recorded an episode with Helen Garner, and we thought it was too good not to share with our Australian True Crime audience. Enjoy! Show notes: Acclaimed Australian writer Helen Garner discusses her fascination with crime and how encounters with real-life cases have influenced her writing. You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC Guest: Helen Garner Editor: Michael Tankard Produced by: Bravecasting Media Original music by Justin Humphries - Phoenix Sound Studios Email the show at lawthepodcast@gmail.com

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The Day a Prison Escapee Kidnapped a School

In 1977, teacher Rob Hunter and his nine students were taken hostage at a rural Victorian school by convicted kidnapper and prison escapee Edwin John Eastwood. Rob joins us to recount what happened, the people who helped bring the ordeal to an end, and how he spent the decades that followed coming to terms with the experience, as told in his book Day 9 at Wooreen. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can purchase your copy of Day 9 at Wooreen here. You can learn more about Rob Hunter at his website: www.kidnappedteachertalks.com You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Rob Hunter Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

Shortcut: The Day a Prison Escapee Kidnapped a School

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 1977, teacher Rob Hunter and his nine students were taken hostage at a rural Victorian school by convicted kidnapper and prison escapee Edwin John Eastwood. Rob joins us to recount what happened, the people who helped bring the ordeal to an end, and how he spent the decades that followed coming to terms with the experience, as told in his book Day 9 at Wooreen. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can purchase your copy of Day 9 at Wooreen here. You can learn more about Rob Hunter at his website: www.kidnappedteachertalks.com You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Rob Hunter Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

True Crime Tonight: Patrick Clancy Speaks

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: A juror from The Vampire Gigolo case calls in Patrick Clancy’s interview on 60 Minutes An interview with Karen Bevan, CEO of Full Stop Australia Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 GET IN TOUCH: Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Australia's Devastating Week of Domestic Violence

Australia has suffered at least five domestic violence deaths in the last seven days. Way above our already appalling average. We have two guests for today's episode: Kylie Druett is a co-founder of Australian Voices for the Silenced, an advocacy organisation representing families affected by domestic violence-related homicides, and will speak about the long-term impact on those left behind. Karen Bevan, CEO of Full Stop Australia, will discuss the recent spate of alleged domestic violence-related killings and what needs to change to better prevent and respond to domestic and family violence. You can visit Australian Voices for the Silenced here: https://www.facebook.com/p/Australian-Voices-for-the-Silenced-61560034791808/ You can visit Full Stop Australia at: https://fullstop.org.au/ Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guests: Kylie Druett and Karen Bevan Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

True Crime Tonight: Snowtown Killer Gets Parole

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Last week's episode of Australian True Crime "The House of Horrors in Katanning" James Vlassakis gaining parole Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 GET IN TOUCH: Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

The Poisoning of Rosslyn McQueen

In April 1986, 30-year-old Rosslyn McQueen was found dead inside her home in Lockwood, near Bendigo, five months pregnant with her second child, with a toxicology report finding she had died from a massive dose of strychnine. Her husband, Ray McQueen, was eventually charged with her murder, but the case never went to trial and he has always maintained his innocence. Almost 40 years on, investigative journalist Hedley Thomas has revisited the evidence in his new podcast The Poisoned Wife. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Hedley Thomas Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

Shortcut: The Poisoning of Rosslyn McQueen

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 April 1986, 30-year-old Rosslyn McQueen was found dead inside her home in Lockwood, near Bendigo, five months pregnant with her second child, with a toxicology report finding she had died from a massive dose of strychnine. Her husband, Ray McQueen, was eventually charged with her murder, but the case never went to trial and he has always maintained his innocence. Almost 40 years on, investigative journalist Hedley Thomas has revisited the evidence in his new podcast The Poisoned Wife. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Hedley Thomas Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

Snowtown: The Bodies in the Barrels Murders *Re-Issue*

We are re-issuing this episode from 2019 given that James Vlassakis has been granted parole. The shocking discovery of eight dismembered bodies in six barrels in the South Australian town of Snowtown made headlines around the world. In total there were 12 victims of a killing team of three men from the North Adelaide suburbs, led by the depraved John Bunting. Journalist Jeremy Pudney, who wrote the definitive book on these murders Snowtown: The Bodies in Barrels Murders joined us to talk about the dysfunction that set the scene for these crimes and the evil in the minds of the killers. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Jeremy Pudney GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

Shortcut: Snowtown: The Bodies in the Barrels Murders *Re-Issue*

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. We are re-issuing this episode from 2019 given that James Vlassakis has been granted parole. The shocking discovery of eight dismembered bodies in six barrels in the South Australian town of Snowtown made headlines around the world. In total there were 12 victims of a killing team of three men from the North Adelaide suburbs, led by the depraved John Bunting. Journalist Jeremy Pudney, who wrote the definitive book on these murders Snowtown: The Bodies in Barrels Murders joined us to talk about the dysfunction that set the scene for these crimes and the evil in the minds of the killers. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Jeremy Pudney GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

True Crime Tonight: Ruby Discovers Serial

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: This month in crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast Season one of Serial The mistrial of Lindsay Clancy Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Host: Meshel Laurie Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 GET IN TOUCH: Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

The House of Horrors in Katanning

In 1985, Maggie Dawkins arrived in Katanning for what was supposed to be a short-term job. Instead, she became an advocate for young people at the St Andrews Hostel, where convicted paedophile Dennis McKenna abused dozens of boys. Maggie has spent the past 40 years fighting for survivors, and joins us to discuss her book To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal and the story behind it. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Maggie Dawkins Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from Network 10 and the Seven Network. GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

Shortcut: The House of Horrors in Katanning

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 1985, Maggie Dawkins arrived in Katanning for what was supposed to be a short-term job. Instead, she became an advocate for young people at the St Andrews Hostel, where convicted paedophile Dennis McKenna abused dozens of boys. Maggie has spent the past 40 years fighting for survivors, and joins us to discuss her book To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal and the story behind it. You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Maggie Dawkins Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard This episode contains extra content from Network 10. GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.