Australian True Crime

Unfortunately, we don't hear many stories about long-term prisoners successfully transitioning back into society, but we have one for you today. Pete Bates runs The Pete Bates Project, a fast-growing platform dedicated to exposing coercive control, post-separation abuse, and the behavioural patterns that put women and children at risk. He joins us to talk about his mission. You can learn more abou...

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. Unfortunately, we don't hear many stories about long-term prisoners successfully transitioning back into society, but we have one for you today. Pete Bates runs The Pete Bates Project, a fast-growing platform dedicated to exposing coercive control, post...

Former NSW Police detective Anthony Macklin recounts the 2004 operation that left him under fire and escalated into a 36-hour siege, changing high-risk search warrant procedures in NSW. He shares an inside look at the decisions, mistakes, and aftermath of one of the state's most significant police sieges. Anthony now does security consulting, and you can learn more at: www.securityconsultant.com.a...

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. Former NSW Police detective Anthony Macklin recounts the 2004 operation that left him under fire and escalated into a 36-hour siege, changing high-risk search warrant procedures in NSW. He shares an inside look at the decisions, mistakes, and aftermath...

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Nicole Morris' book "Missing" This month in crime with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast The Idaho 4 case 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...

The 2022 murders of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen shocked the world, and despite Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea, many questions about the case remain unanswered. On what would have been Kaylee's 25th birthday, her mother Kristi Goncalves and Murder Has a Name Foundation board member Tracie Brocco discuss the search for answers and how t...

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. The 2022 murders of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen shocked the world, and despite Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea, many questions about the case remain unanswered. On what would have been Kayle...

Ten years ago, 20-year-old Elly Warren was found dead in a coastal village in Mozambique under circumstances that remain deeply contested.  In the years since, her father Paul Warren has spent his life savings and travelled across continents in a relentless search for the truth, uncovering alleged failures by authorities along the way. He’s written a book about it, called Hunting Elly&r...

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. Ten years ago, 20-year-old Elly Warren was found dead in a coastal village in Mozambique under circumstances that remain deeply contested.  In the years since, her father Paul Warren has spent his life savings and travelled across continents in a r...

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Interviewing survivors Book Club: The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule Criminal Lawyer, Lauren Cassimatis joins us to tell the case of Katherine Knight.  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...

Katherine Knight is the only woman in Australian history to be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.  In 2001, she was convicted of murdering her partner, John Price, in a case so shocking and brutal that it remains one of the most infamous crimes Australia has ever seen.  Today, we're unpacking the crime, the trial, and the legal questions surrounding the cas...

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. Katherine Knight is the only woman in Australian history to be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.  In 2001, she was convicted of murdering her partner, John Price, in a case so shocking and brutal that it remains one...

What does it mean to be a Nazi in 2026?  Crime reporter at The Age, Sherryn Groch joins us to examine how extremist groups attract followers online, who they're targeting, and the symbols, language and online communities that help these movements grow. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebo...

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. What does it mean to be a Nazi in 2026?  Crime reporter at The Age, Sherryn Groch joins us to examine how extremist groups attract followers online, who they're targeting, and the symbols, language and online communities that help these movements g...

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Live shows Maternal Instinct (Netflix) The work of CeCe Moore, otherwise known as the DNA Detective. 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 send...

CeCe Moore is one of the world's leading genetic genealogists, using DNA and family-tree analysis to solve cases that once seemed impossible. She joins us to discuss her work on the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders, the identification of Australia's Poona Dam John Doe, and how advances in forensic genealogy are transforming criminal investigations around the world. You can watch our episodes by visiti...

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. CeCe Moore is one of the world's leading genetic genealogists, using DNA and family-tree analysis to solve cases that once seemed impossible. She joins us to discuss her work on the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders, the identification of Australia's Poona D...

Dr Jeni Haynes made legal history in 2019 when she became the first person in the world permitted to give evidence in court through multiple personalities, helping secure the conviction of her father for years of childhood sexual abuse. Living with dissociative identity disorder and more than 2,500 alters, Jeni joins us to discuss her extraordinary life. We Are Jeni is available to stream now...

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. Dr Jeni Haynes made legal history in 2019 when she became the first person in the world permitted to give evidence in court through multiple personalities, helping secure the conviction of her father for years of childhood sexual abuse. Living with diss...

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Youth crime Michael Jackson: The Verdict The story of Dr Jeni Haynes and her 2,682 distinct alter personalities 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 invol...

When Greg Jenkins' mother, Anna, vanished in Malaysia, local authorities provided little to no assistance. Determined to uncover the truth, Greg launched his own investigation and ultimately found Anna's remains. But the discovery only deepened the mystery surrounding her disappearance and the subsequent inaction of Malaysian authorities. This episode was originally released in January 2025. Anna'...

After surviving a violent stranger attack, Sarah Lavis reflects on her experience as a victim and what it revealed about the gap between how the criminal justice system works and how it is understood by those outside it. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have informatio...

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. After surviving a violent stranger attack, Sarah Lavis reflects on her experience as a victim and what it revealed about the gap between how the criminal justice system works and how it is understood by those outside it. You can watch our episodes by vi...

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Don't F**K with Cats The Netflix documentary "The Crash" The international influence of the Ndrangheta mafia with journalist, Sanne de Boer 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 p...

When Sanne de Boer bought a rundown house in southern Italy, she thought she'd found a bargain in a beautiful village. Instead, she found herself living in a community where the influence of the 'Ndrangheta, one of the world's most powerful mafia organisations, touched every aspect of daily life. Sanne joins us to discuss her book The New Mafia and what she learned living in the shadow of Italy's...