The Sydney Siege

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The Sydney Siege
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December 15, 2014. A gunman took 18 hostages in the heart of Sydney. 17 hours later, the terrorist would be shot dead, 2 innocent hostages would be killed, and Australia’s iconic city would be stained forever. Louisa Hope and her mum walked into the cafe that morning and left just after 2am the next day, wheeled out on ambulance beds after being shot in the crossfire. This is Louisa's story of the moment that changed Australia forever— The Sydney Siege  Cover image: AAP    

  1. Red Flags

    EPISODE 1

    Red Flags

    From the moment Man Monis arrived in Australia in 1996, there were warning signs everywhere. Under police watch, facing numerous charges, and wanted in his home country, the red flags were impossible to ignore—but they were missed. In this first episode, uncover the chilling details of his history and meet Louisa Hope, a survivor of the Sydney Siege and a testament to resilience. Subscribe to Podshape True Crime for subscriber-only bonus content, early access to episodes, and an ad-free listening experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  2. Sliding Doors

    EPISODE 2

    Sliding Doors

    Content Warning:This episode contains audio of individuals who have passed away. Listener discretion is advised. Experience the chilling moment when everyone inside the café realises they are hostages to a terrorist. Louisa shares her "sliding doors" moment, a twist of fate that placed her and her mum in the café that morning. Hear Louisa recount the first three hours inside the Lindt Café from her perspective. Subscribe to Podshape True Crime for exclusive bonus episodes, early access, and an ad-free listening experience.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 7m
  3. Befriending a Murderer

    EPISODE 3

    Befriending a Murderer

    Content WarningSome of the content in this podcast may be confronting. Listener discretion is advised. From lunchtime inside the café, hostages were forced to obey the gunman’s bizarre demands—creating YouTube videos, calling him "brother," and acting as his personal PR team. Subscribe to Podshape True Crime for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to select episodes, and ad-free listening. Find out more about Louisa here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  4. Snipers move in

    EPISODE 4

    Snipers move in

    The atmosphere inside the café begins to shift. Snipers take positions outside, and unbeknownst to Louisa and the other hostages, the police have surrounded the café. The gunman grows increasingly agitated as his demands remain unmet. These are the pivotal moments in the Sydney Siege, leading up to its tragic conclusion. To listen to the rest of this podcast ad-free and early, subscribe to Podshape True Crime on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  5. The Siege Ends

    EPISODE 5

    The Siege Ends

    Content WarningThis episode contains graphic information that may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. It’s 1:43 AM inside the Lindt Café, moments before police storm in. Two hostages lose their lives, and Louisa and her mum are both shot.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  6. Louisa and Australia recover

    EPISODE 6

    Louisa and Australia recover

    The siege is over. Two innocent people have lost their lives, the gunman is dead, and Louisa and her mum are left badly wounded.   This marks the beginning of recovery—for both Louisa and Australia—after the tragedy of the Sydney Siege.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  7. What have we learned?

    EPISODE 7

    What have we learned?

    In this final episode of the Sydney Siege series, explore the outcomes of the inquest into the Lindt Café siege and the lessons Australia has learned since those tragic days in December 2014. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  8. SEASON 1 TRAILER • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Introducing -Our Little Edey

    ******CONTENT WARNING This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation Listener discretion is advised Contacts for mental health and crisis support can be found here: https://findahelpline.com 15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania. One night, after a minor disagreement with her family, she left home. The next morning, she was found dead hanging from a tree on the main road into town.  The family don’t believe she took her own life.  This series delves into the family's view of the police investigation,  the witness who was last to see Eden alive, missing evidence, new information, and a tiny town with a dark secret.             See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
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December 15, 2014. A gunman took 18 hostages in the heart of Sydney. 17 hours later, the terrorist would be shot dead, 2 innocent hostages would be killed, and Australia’s iconic city would be stained forever. Louisa Hope and her mum walked into the cafe that morning and left just after 2am the next day, wheeled out on ambulance beds after being shot in the crossfire. This is Louisa's story of the moment that changed Australia forever— The Sydney Siege  Cover image: AAP    

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