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Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victims, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.
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Australian True Crime Australian True Crime

    • True Crime
    • 4.6 • 10.6K Ratings

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Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victims, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime.

Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime.



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    Shortcut: One of Australia's worst serial rapists was also a WA Police Officer - Part Two

    Shortcut: One of Australia's worst serial rapists was also a WA Police Officer - Part Two

    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. 
    Adrian Trevor Moore is one of Australia's worst rapists, and also a former member of the WA Police.
    In 2018, investigators began contacting women to tell them that Moore had used the police computer system to run background checks on them. This lead to accusations of predatory behaviour, and eventually a warrant was executed on his home which uncovered a trove of photographs and videos of him sexually abusing heavily sedated women.
    Over 200 individual women were featured in that material. One of those women, Josie, is today's guest on Australian True Crime.
    In episode #460 of Australian True Crime, we interviewed Nicole Edwards, a former WA Police Officer who is also a survivor of Adrian Trevor Moore.
    Like Nicole, Josie is critical of WA Police's decision to have the case investigated initially (and for some years) by Internal Affairs, rather than the Sex Crimes unit, and she's joined Nicole's campaign calling for a thorough external enquiry into the handling of the case.
    For Support: 
    Lifeline  on 13 11 14
    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
    CREDITS:
    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 
    Guest: JosieExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
    This episode contains extra content from 9 News.
    GET IN TOUCH:
    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/
    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
    Build your pro podcast with The Audio College
    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime.
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    • 14 min
    One of Australia's worst serial rapists was also a WA Police Officer - Part Two

    One of Australia's worst serial rapists was also a WA Police Officer - Part Two

    Adrian Trevor Moore is one of Australia's worst rapists, and also a former member of the WA Police.
    In 2018, investigators began contacting women to tell them that Moore had used the police computer system to run background checks on them. This lead to accusations of predatory behaviour, and eventually a warrant was executed on his home which uncovered a trove of photographs and videos of him sexually abusing heavily sedated women.
    Over 200 individual women were featured in that material. One of those women, Josie, is today's guest on Australian True Crime.
    In episode #460 of Australian True Crime, we interviewed Nicole Edwards, a former WA Police Officer who is also a survivor of Adrian Trevor Moore.
    Like Nicole, Josie is critical of WA Police's decision to have the case investigated initially (and for some years) by Internal Affairs, rather than the Sex Crimes unit, and she's joined Nicole's campaign calling for a thorough external enquiry into the handling of the case.
    For Support: 
    Lifeline  on 13 11 14
    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
    CREDITS:
    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 
    Guest: JosieExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
    This episode contains extra content from 9 News.
    GET IN TOUCH:
    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/
    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
    Build your pro podcast with The Audio College
    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime.
    Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime.



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    • 43 min
    Shortcut: The Stabbing of Angus Beaumont

    Shortcut: The Stabbing of Angus Beaumont

    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. 
    Our guest today is Michelle Liddle. In February this year, she watched for the second time as two teenagers fought for their freedom after taking the life of her fifteen year old son, Angus Beaumont, in a Brisbane park in 2020.
    They were aged just 13 and 14 at the time of the lethal stabbing. One was on bail for armed robbery and the other was on probation.
    They both had significant histories of violent assaults. But even though Angus's final moments were captured on CCTV, the boys successfully appealed their initial convictions for his stabbing death and won a retrial.
    That judge only trial began in December 2023 and ended with one of the boys being found guilty of murder and the other guilty of manslaughter. They were sentenced to nine years and six years respectively.
    However, each of them is expected to serve around half of those sentences.
    You can support Angus' family by joining the "Justice for Angus Beaumont" page on Facebook.
    For Support: 
    Lifeline  on 13 11 14
    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
    CREDITS:
    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 
    Guest: Michelle LiddleExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
    This episode contains extra content from 7News Australia
    GET IN TOUCH:
    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/
    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
    Build your pro podcast with The Audio College
    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime.
    Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime.



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    • 17 min
    The Stabbing of Angus Beaumont

    The Stabbing of Angus Beaumont

    Our guest today is Michelle Liddle. In February this year, she watched for the second time as two teenagers fought for their freedom after taking the life of her fifteen year old son, Angus Beaumont, in a Brisbane park in 2020.
    They were aged just 13 and 14 at the time of the lethal stabbing. One was on bail for armed robbery and the other was on probation.
    They both had significant histories of violent assaults. But even though Angus's final moments were captured on CCTV, the boys successfully appealed their initial convictions for his stabbing death and won a retrial.
    That judge only trial began in December 2023 and ended with one of the boys being found guilty of murder and the other guilty of manslaughter. They were sentenced to nine years and six years respectively.
    However, each of them is expected to serve around half of those sentences.
    You can support Angus' family by joining the "Justice for Angus Beaumont" page on Facebook.
    For Support: 
    Lifeline  on 13 11 14
    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
    CREDITS:
    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 
    Guest: Michelle LiddleExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
    This episode contains extra content from 7News Australia
    GET IN TOUCH:
    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/
    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
    Build your pro podcast with The Audio College
    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime.
    Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime.



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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Shortcut: The Chase for Skase

    Shortcut: The Chase for Skase

    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. 
    Today's episode is the story of one of Australia's infamous, flamboyant 1980s high fliers, the one and only Christopher Skase.
    Christopher Skase was an Australian businessman who gained notoriety in the 1980s and 1990s.
    Skase's empire collapsed in the early 1990s due to massive debts and allegations of corporate misconduct. He fled Australia for Spain in 1991 to avoid legal proceedings, leading to a highly publicised extradition battle.
    Skase remained in Mallorca, Spain, until his death in 2001, evading attempts by Australian authorities to bring him back to face charges.

    Our guests for this episode are Bryce Leske and Alec Renehan from the "Equity Mates" podcast. Click here to find their show on Apple Podcasts, or you can search for them on any other major podcast streaming platform.
    For Support: 
    Lifeline  on 13 11 14
    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
    CREDITS:
    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 
    Guest: Bryce Leske and Alec RenehanExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
    GET IN TOUCH:
    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/
    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
    Build your pro podcast with The Audio College
    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime.
    Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime.



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    • 14 min
    The Chase for Skase

    The Chase for Skase

    Today's episode is the story of one of Australia's infamous, flamboyant 1980s high fliers, the one and only Christopher Skase.
    Christopher Skase was an Australian businessman who gained notoriety in the 1980s and 1990s.
    Skase's empire collapsed in the early 1990s due to massive debts and allegations of corporate misconduct. He fled Australia for Spain in 1991 to avoid legal proceedings, leading to a highly publicised extradition battle.
    Skase remained in Mallorca, Spain, until his death in 2001, evading attempts by Australian authorities to bring him back to face charges.

    Our guests for this episode are Bryce Leske and Alec Renehan from the "Equity Mates" podcast. Click here to find their show on Apple Podcasts, or you can search for them on any other major podcast streaming platform.
    For Support: 
    Lifeline  on 13 11 14
    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
    CREDITS:
    Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 
    Guest: Bryce Leske and Alec RenehanExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
    GET IN TOUCH:
    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/
    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 
    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
    Build your pro podcast with The Audio College
    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime.
    Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime.



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    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
10.6K Ratings

10.6K Ratings

Dilligaf12457459643 ,

Lots of intriguing cases

Loads of great cases, points of view, experts and story tellers. All manner of crimes, not just muster. Love Meshells direct approach but her ability to soften a blow, her diplomatic but no less straight talking is what we’re all thinking, put into words.

sobergal1 ,

Where is Emily?

Definitely missing Emily, not sure why you think it’s okay not to mention why she has left? Seems very odd not to mention to your loyal listeners?

Trudy3113 ,

Real Propert

A waste of time if the first episode is anything to go by.

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