Narelle Fraser Interviews

In this episode, Narelle talks about a missing persons case she was directly involved in; a case that still troubles her to this day and a case that was never solved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over 25 years, Shelley Robertson has plied her trade as a forensic pathologist, sensitively dissecting bodies to establish the time and cause of death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attending a crime as a police officer comes with many challenges. Attending a crime where you know the victim is a whole other level. That’s exactly what happened to Helen early in her career with Queensland Police. The effect on her was life-changing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attending a crime as a police officer comes with many challenges. Attending a crime where you know the victim is a whole other level. That’s exactly what happened to Helen early in her career with Queensland Police. The effect on her was life-changing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca had it all: she was happy in a relationship and had just landed her dream job at a big law firm in Melbourne. However, all that would be upturned when she was attacked walking through the city on her way to the station to catch a train home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The missing persons unit has the unenviable task of sifting through every lead in the hope of locating someone. Helen was an analyst with MPU and she talks to Narelle about the processes involved and some of the case she was involved in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 years in the army and a good stretch as an ambo and a firefighter, Justine eventually succumbed to PTSD. In a candid and honest conversation with Narelle, Justine discusses her career experiences and the ongoing battle with her mental health disorder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Domestic violence played a pivotal role in Eleesa’s parent’s relationship, perpetrated by her mother who also led a life of crime. She would often abandon Eleesa to be raised by aunts and foster carers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the inconceivable upbringing Tracie had to endure, she managed to find the strength and resilience to get through it and help people in similar circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracie’s story is heart-wrenching. Disowned by her mother at just two weeks old and passed around as an unwanted child, Tracie faced unthinkable adversity throughout her early life, but she found the will and the determination to make it through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've already heard about David's incredible involvement with the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the Black Saturday bushfires, but now he's back with more stories around his time spent descending from a helicopter during his time with Police Rescue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the late 80s, Lorraine was quite the oddity in a vocation predominately dominated by men - she was in a senior management position at VicPol. She would never be intimidated by her fellow colleagues and always fiercely protected her team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Narelle talks about two particularly humorous stories that happened during her time working at VicPol. This episode is the last in season one of Narelle Fraser Interviews - thank you for your ongoing support and we’ll see you in a few weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Narelle was reluctant to invite Zac’s mum on her podcast because, despite Jane insisting that her son has changed for the better, Narelle doesn’t know Zac and doesn’t know if he’s changed. However, after reading Jane and Zac’s book, she changed her mind but still puzzled on why a boy from such a loving family could go so far off the rails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Acclaimed true crime writer, Vikki Petraitis, is back to discuss the mysterious disappearance of 23-year-old Sarah MacDiarmid who vanished from Kananook Station in Melbourne in 1990. The case remains unsolved and it forms the subject of a brand new podcast series that Vikki has just completed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vikki Petraitis has written over 17 true crime books and has recently researched and recorded a true crime podcast for Casefile. In this episode, Vikki speaks about ex-detective Paul Dale, her best-selling book on The Frankston Serial Killer, Paul Denyer, and discusses her career as an acclaimed true crime writer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a toddler, Scott was put in charge of his younger siblings while his mother worked as a prostitute and took drugs that would see her missing for days on end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Barwon Prison boss, David Prideaux, was an experienced hunter who disappeared in the Victorian bush. Despite an extensive search, no trace of him has ever been found. Narelle’s guest today is David’s brother Steve who talks about his quest to uncover what happened on that day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are many triggers Narelle recognises that would lead her towards an eventual PTSD diagnosis. Some will completely surprise you and others still cause her anxiety to this very day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first outing in a brand new off-road buggy ended in a tragic incident that would see a father charged and imprisoned over the death of his daughter. Narelle talks to the father’s partner, Tereasa Humphreys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heading Towards Breaking Point: On this week’s Narelle Fraser Interviews, Narelle discusses two of the cases that contributed to her PTSD diagnosis. Two cases that are in themselves hard to comprehend, and two cases that continue to haunt her to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like many young men aged 18, Jordan Hayes-McGuinness was beginning to find his independence. He had his driver’s license and was starting to push the boundaries. However, his decision to drink and take drugs one night would kick start a chain reaction that would end up affecting many, many lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don’t practise family law for three decades without being subjected to the worst that society can throw at you and Rebecca Badenboch has seen it all. Dealing with children who are the victims of crime would be testing for most individuals but in her role as an independent children’s lawyer, this is something Rebecca has to face on a day to day basis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

During the Black Saturday bushfires, Victoria Police Airwing crew member David Key was winched into an area engulfed by flames and drove a woman and her dog and horse to safety using the chopper above him for directions. You won’t believe his stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race in 1998 faced horrendous conditions. Five yachts sank and six sailors lost their lives. Victoria Police Airwing crewman David Key was involved in the desperate rescue mission. He’ll never forget that day as long as he lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.