DEATHLY CURIOUS AUSTRALIA

Snowtown: After the Barrels James Vlassakis was 18 when he became involved in four murders connected to the Snowtown case. Now, after more than 27 years in custody, his parole has been upheld. In this Deathly Curious Dispatch, we look at Vlassakis’s role, the victims, and what happens next as he prepares to transition into the community. And the question remains… should we open the full Snowtown f...

TRUE CRIME FILES #2 — THE FAMILY MURDERS: ADELAIDE’S SHADOW Five young men. One conviction. Four murders that remain unsolved. In this episode, Monique revisits one of South Australia’s most notorious cases — looking beyond the mythology of “The Family” to examine the victims, the evidence, Bevan Spencer von Einem’s conviction for Richard Kelvin’s murder, and the questions that still linger over A...

Can objects really be haunted? In this Paranormal Spotlight, I’m joined by Lesley ‘Ghostly Mogwai’ to explore haunted objects, spirit boards, paranormal attachments, and the stories we bring home with us. Are some objects carrying something of their own… or are we the ones giving them meaning? Let’s get curious. https://youtube.com/@ghostlymogwaii?si=bQzNFZc2pGquSTSq

The Feeling Before Fear What if intuition speaks before fear ever arrives? Monique explores the subtle feelings we experience before we consciously understand them — from haunted locations and true crime to the quiet instincts we often dismiss. Sometimes, noticing is where the real story begins.

I thought I was finished with the Warrens… until I reopened the research files. Join me as I dig into the stranger, funnier and downright bizarre Warren stories that Hollywood forgot — from haunted recliners and a talking cat to a phone call from “The Beast” and a supposedly possessed Cabbage Patch Kid. Evidence-led, curious and occasionally ridiculous, this is a very different trip into the Warre...

Aradale Asylum: The Doors Have Closed Aradale Asylum has closed its doors until further notice — and the question now is: what happens next? With the site’s deteriorating condition and heritage significance already raising concerns, this Dispatch looks beyond the ghost stories to the history, people and future of one of Australia’s most iconic paranormal locations. If Aradale matters to you, share...

The final chapter of The Warrens: The Evidence Behind the Legend examines the cases that would define Ed and Lorraine Warren’s legacy. From Amityville and the “Devil Made Me Do It” case to the Snedeker and Smurl investigations, we follow the evidence behind the stories that became paranormal legend. Along the way, we examine witness testimony, contemporary reporting, disputed claims, missing evide...

Monte Cristo Homestead is often called Australia’s most haunted house. In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on my experience walking through the historic Junee property — the stories attached to it, the atmosphere I felt inside, and one unexplained moment that stayed with me long after I left. Is Monte Cristo haunted? I don’t know. But perhaps the more interesting question is whether a place...

Part 2: The Rise of the Warrens The cases that began to build the legend. In Part Two, we investigate Annabelle and the Perron family, tracing the earliest accounts, changing narratives, witness testimony and the evidence behind two of the Warrens’ most famous investigations. What can actually be verified—and what became legend? An evidence-led investigation into the cases that helped make Ed and...

In the first episode of True Crime Files, we revisit one of Australia’s oldest unsolved murder investigations. Through an evidence-led approach, we explore the lives of Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharrock, the investigation that followed, and why, more than 60 years later, the case remains unsolved. Because before they became part of a cold case, they were simply two teenage girls who deserved...

Welcome to my first documentary series. This is a standalone project and sits outside of Season 2 of Deathly Curious Australia. New Season 2 episodes will continue every Wednesday, while this documentary unfolds over three parts. For decades, Ed and Lorraine Warren have been at the centre of some of the world’s most famous paranormal cases. In Part 1 of this evidence-led documentary series, we ret...

Season 2 begins at one of Australia’s most historic and reportedly haunted locations. Join me as we explore the history of Quarantine Station, the paranormal experiences that continue to be reported, and a couple of unexplained moments from my own investigation.

A quick update on the Conjuring House sale and Jason Hawes’ latest statement.

Are ghost tours simply entertainment, or can they play a meaningful role in preserving Australia’s historic places? In this special bonus episode of Deathly Curious Australia, Monique explores the often-overlooked relationship between haunted tourism and heritage conservation. From former gaols and asylums to quarantine stations and historic homesteads, she examines how paranormal experiences can...

The Conjuring House has changed hands. In this Deathly Curious Dispatch, Monique explores Jason Hawes’ recorded ownership of the infamous property, the latest updates on the Warren Occult Museum in Salem, and what’s next for Annabelle and the Warren artifacts. Separating fact from speculation, this evidence-led update examines what has been confirmed, what remains uncertain, and what it could mean...

In the Season 1 finale of Deathly Curious Australia, Monique reflects on the places, stories and unexplained moments that shaped What Some Places Leave Behind — and the emotional weight some places seem to carry long after the past is gone. A brief closing reflection on haunting, memory, and what lingers when history refuses to rest.

Berrima Courthouse is one of Australia’s most historic criminal landmarks. In this episode of Deathly Curious Australia, Monique explores the stories that unfolded within its walls, from the infamous case of Lucretia Dunkley and Martin Beech to the dark legacy of John Lynch. But this isn’t just a journey into true crime. It’s an exploration of the strange intersection between history, memory, and...

Rumours are circulating that Victoria Goodwin could be released as early as 2028—but what do the latest reports actually mean? In this Deathly Curious Dispatch, Monique separates social media speculation from verified court records, revisiting the Aaron Goodwin case and explaining where the legal proceedings stand today.

The Conjuring House saga has taken another turn. In this Deathly Curious Dispatch, Monique unpacks the latest development in the growing battle over one of America’s most famous haunted houses — and why this story is no longer just about a haunted location, but about ownership, control, branding and who gets to shape its future. Because at this point, the house may be haunted… but the paperwork is...

In Episode 9 of Deathly Curious Australia, Monique explores a thought-provoking question: what if consciousness continues in different states after death? Drawing on themes from haunted locations, mediumship, visitation experiences, grief, and spiritual connection, this episode examines the possibility that not all presences exist in the same way. A philosophical exploration of awareness, emotiona...

Annabelle is moving to Salem. But this isn’t really a story about a haunted doll. It’s a story about legacy, preservation, folklore, and who gets to decide the future of one of the most famous collections in paranormal history. As plans move forward to relocate Annabelle and the Warren Museum collection to Salem, the debate has expanded far beyond the doll itself. Supporters see an opportunity to...

Not every haunting is the same. In this episode of Deathly Curious Australia, Monique explores the different types of hauntings people report experiencing—from residual and intelligent hauntings to poltergeist activity and unexplained encounters that defy easy explanation. A thoughtful look at what may really be happening inside some of Australia’s most haunted locations.

Just days after our first Deathly Curious Dispatch, the Conjuring House story has taken yet another unexpected turn. In this brief update, we examine a new development, separate fact from interpretation, and revisit a question that now feels more unsettling than ever: Can you own the walls… but not the story? Stay curious, some stories don’t wait for the next dispatch.

SPECIAL EDITION: The Deathly Curious Dispatch. From the Conjuring House court saga and Monte Cristo’s uncertain future to the ethics debate shaking Australia’s paranormal community, Monique explores the stories that refuse to stay buried. Because some stories don’t end… they simply wait for the next dispatch.

In this episode of Deathly Curious Australia, Monique explores mediumship, spirit communication, and what it really feels like to connect with the unseen within haunted locations. Drawing on personal experiences in locations such as Picton Mushroom Tunnel and Parramatta Gaol, she discusses why some paranormal encounters feel undeniable while others are met with silence. From the Estes Method to th...