True Crime Tonight: Snowtown Killer Gets Parole

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   S1 · E877 · 27 Sep 2026 · 15 min

   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…

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   S1 · E876 · 27 Sep 2026 · 20 min

   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…

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   S1 · E875 · 24 Sep 2026 · 57 min

   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…

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   S1 · E873 · 20 Sep 2026 · 52 min

   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…

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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 · 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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    S1 · E883 · 4 Oct 2026 · 15 min

    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…

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