10 episodes

Virginia Tapscott is on a quest to uncover her family’s darkest truth - and shine a light on the secrets in all our families. This gripping new investigative podcast is created by Tapscott and journalist Steve Jackson, and brought to you by The Australian. Proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

 

My Sister's Secrets Crime X

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.4 • 488 Ratings

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Virginia Tapscott is on a quest to uncover her family’s darkest truth - and shine a light on the secrets in all our families. This gripping new investigative podcast is created by Tapscott and journalist Steve Jackson, and brought to you by The Australian. Proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

 

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Episode 8 - Building a case

    Episode 8 - Building a case

    Virginia and Steve find out exactly what it takes to hold sexual predators accountable in a court of law.
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    • 31 min
    The Front - Virginia Tapscott on a journalist's dilemma

    The Front - Virginia Tapscott on a journalist's dilemma

    A special episode of our daily news podcast The Front, featuring Virginia Tapscott with some award news. 

    Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.

    This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.
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    • 14 min
    Episode 7 - Abusers and the abused

    Episode 7 - Abusers and the abused

    Most discussions around sexual violence centre on the victim. What if the solution lies in better understanding the predator?
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    • 45 min
    Episode 6 - Breakthrough

    Episode 6 - Breakthrough

    Another victim comes forward with crucial new information that supports Alex’s story.
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    • 32 min
    Episode 5 - Girl with a Halo

    Episode 5 - Girl with a Halo

    Alex’s death remains shrouded in mystery. This episode retraces her final days. 
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    • 28 min
    Episode 4 - Confessions

    Episode 4 - Confessions

    How people around Virginia reacted to her disclosures of sexual abuse defined the course of her recovery. What does it sound like to tell one of your darkest secrets?
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    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
488 Ratings

488 Ratings

Sabdesiles ,

Every parent should listen!

Thanks for being so brave. I believe so many people can learn from this podcast and possibly avoid the worse.

Bexstasy ,

Really brave

This is a really brave story, Virginia and your sister sounds amazing and incredible.

My only feedback is that I am up to episode four and 11 minutes in , and it’s still a recap of the last four episodes. It’s making me a little frustrated. I’m skipping forward. I’ve heard it all before. It might just be worth considering not spending so much time recapping as I’ve just listen to the last three episodes.

I have noticed this with quite a few podcass from the Australian. It’s possibly their format. However, I don’t like it.

RosieReal13 ,

Way too repetitive and drawn out.

While Alex’s story is heartbreaking and I truly feel for Virginia I am so frustrated.

1.) Constantly going over and over the same information.

2. Could have been way shorter.

3.) I feel no sympathy for Alex and Virginia’s Mum. She knew that he was abusing the girls and did nothing. Same with their Nan. Women that know their children and grandchildren are being abused and do nothing are worse than abusers in my mind.

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