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   S1 · E872 · 20 Sep 2026 · 15 min

   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…

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   S1 · E871 · 17 Sep 2026 · 35 min

   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…

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   S1 · E870 · 17 Sep 2026 · 13 min

   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…

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   S1 · E868 · 13 Sep 2026 · 49 min

   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.…

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   S1 · E867 · 13 Sep 2026 · 15 min

   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…

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   S1 · E866 · 10 Sep 2026 · 15 min

   Shortcut: The Unresolved Case of Lindsay Clancy - ATC International

   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 January 2022, Lindsay Clancy was accused of killing her three young children in their Massachusetts home before attempting to take her own life, in a case that has raised complex questions around postpartum mental illness and criminal responsibility. Her children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, all died in the attack, and Clancy’s first trial ended in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict. Former prosecutor…

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   S1 · E887 · 11 Oct 2026 · 19 minNew

   True Crime Tonight: Christa Pike's Failed Execution

   This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: The failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee. The sentencing of Caleb Flynn. An interview with Michael Bachelard about his series on Shaken Baby Syndrome, Diagnosing Murder. 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…

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   S1 · E886 · 7 Oct 2026 · 35 min

   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?…

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   S1 · E885 · 7 Oct 2026 · 10 min

   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…

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    S1 · E884 · 4 Oct 2026 · 57 min

    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…

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