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SEASON 2 TRAILER

Season 2 Trailer - A New Beginning

For more than 25 years, Sally Leydon has been waiting for answers about her missing mum, Marion Barter. In Season 2, Sal steps beyond her own story to speak with other families enduring the same unthinkable reality—the ambiguous loss of a loved one who has vanished without explanation. These are raw, intimate conversations about hope that refuses to die, grief that never finds closure, and the strength it takes to live in the in-between. Episode 1 for Season 2 is out Monday, August 18th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2 Trailer

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5 min
13 JAN

Cold Cases, Hard Truths: Retired Detective on Justice and Failure | Damian Loone

In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, Adam sits down with retired NSW Detective Sergeant Damian Loone, a relentless investigator whose 35-year career spanned some of Australia’s most haunting cold cases. From the murder of Lynette Dawson, to the disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer and the killing of Rachel Childs - Loone reflects on the victories, the heartbreaks and the cases that still refuse to let go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Jan

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44 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 4

The Twist

Find out why this missing persons case is important to our host and a vital piece of evidence is revealed that may shed light on this 40 year old cold case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1, E4

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16 min
SEASON 2, EPISODE 16

Search Dog Sydney - Chris D'Arcy

In this episode of The Missing Matter, Sally sits down with her friend Chris D'Arcy, the lead behind Search Dog Sydney, the volunteer team called in when families have run out of options. Chris and his dogs work some of Australia’s most heartbreaking cases, from long-term missing searches to human remains detection, stepping in where systems have failed. Together, Sally and Chris revisit their own searches, expose the gaps that leave families searching alone, and reveal how these extraordinary dogs find answers that others miss. A raw, powerful look into the people and dogs fighting to bring the missing home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2, E16

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56 min
4 DAYS AGO

Authority and Humanity: Policing with Heart | Corey Allen

In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, Adam sits down with recently retired Queensland Police Chief Inspector Corey Allen — a cop who never quite fit the mould. As a teenager, Corey dreamed of becoming a writer. Instead, he spent nearly four decades inside the Queensland Police Service — stretching himself (literally and figuratively) to get in the door. What followed was a career that took him from tactical response units and protest lines to becoming one of the strongest advocates for empathy in modern policing. Corey reflects on the culture of policing in 1980s Queensland, the glorified myths of “the good old days,” and the hard lessons that reshaped his approach to the job. From arresting 75 people in a single night to realising he was part of the problem, Corey describes the moment he began listening instead of reacting. And how that shift transformed not only his career, but the lives of vulnerable people on Brisbane’s streets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49 min
SEASON 2, EPISODE 5

Dr. Sarah Wayland – Voices for the Missing

Dr. Sarah Wayland is a social work professor and leading researcher who has spent decades working with families of missing people. From frontline support to shaping national conversations on ambiguous loss and trauma, she brings unique insight into what it means to live in the “missing” space and why these stories matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2, E5

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54 min
16/12/2025

“I Should Be Dead”: A STAR Group Officer’s Fight Back | Derrick McManus

In 1994, Derrick was shot 14 times in under five seconds during an attempted arrest, sparking a 41-hour siege and a lifelong exploration into human durability. Derrick takes us inside the moment time stood still, the three hours he lay bleeding under constant gunfire, and the mental conditioning that kept him alive. Adam and Derrick also unpack the hidden psychological toll on police, the failures and victories of trauma management and the uncomfortable truths about guilt, responsibility and recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/12/2025

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49 min
18/11/2025

Privacy vs. Safety: The CCTV Dilemma | David Bartlett

In this episode of Real Crime, Adam Shand speaks with former Victoria Police officer and intelligence specialist David Bartlett, the founder of the Safer Places Network—an ambitious new system aiming to transform how CCTV is used in Australia. From the Jill Meagher investigation to missing persons, aggravated burglaries and retail crime, Adam and David break down how one camera can make or break a case—and why it still takes police up to 85 hours to obtain critical footage. David reveals the technological gap between law enforcement and the private sector, the privacy debates that stall progress and the surprising willingness of everyday Australians to voluntarily join a nationwide camera network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18/11/2025

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49 min
11 JAN

Russell St Police HQ: Melbourne’s Most Feared Police Building - Mark de Bono

In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, Adam sits down with Mark De Bono — a man whose life collided head-on with Melbourne’s criminal justice system during one of its most notorious eras. Mark recounts a chilling firsthand experience inside Russell Street Police Headquarters in the mid-1980s, where he says detectives dangled him out a window to force cooperation. A story whispered about for decades, but rarely spoken about publicly. The conversation spirals into a raw and unflinching account of addiction, trauma, violence and survival inside Victoria’s most feared institutions, including Pentridge Prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Jan

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50 min
TRAILER

Introducing - Who's to Blame?

"Who's to Blame" takes you into the heartbreaking story of Emma Lovell and her husband Lee. Emma was killed during a home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022.Lee tells us about the events leading up to that terrible night and explores the impact on their family and the community around them.The podcast goes beyond the headlines to tackle the bigger issue of youth crime. We sit down with the people who know it best -offenders, psychologists, program leaders, and police - to get real about what's driving these young people to commit such shocking acts and what can be done to stop it from happening again. and ask the question, Who's to blame? Episode one is out Monday, August 26th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7 min

For more than 25 years, Sally Leydon has been waiting for answers about her missing mum, Marion Barter. In Season 2, Sal steps beyond her own story to speak with other families enduring the same unthinkable reality—the ambiguous loss of a loved one who has vanished without explanation. These are raw, intimate conversations about hope that refuses to die, grief that never finds closure, and the strength it takes to live in the in-between. If you know someone who is dealing with a missing person, and would like to share your story, contact Sally at info@themissingmatter.com

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Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We’ll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It’s a deep dive into fact vs. fiction.

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The real life story of Aussie Dan Saunders who worked out his ATM card had a glitch which allowed him to withdraw $1.6M and blow it all in less than 4 months. T Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more. www.mypaynow.com.au

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In June 2016, Bob Dickie went missing from his farm house near Dubbo, NSW. His family always thought there was something strange about their dad's disappearance. In 2020, a woman is arrested for Robert's murder in New Zealand; she is extradited to Australia to face the charges, but that's just the start of the story. Across an 8-week trial in NSW, we hear stories of Bob's love of women, his transgender encounters, and the shocking theory that he was fed to his farm animals.

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Introducing Stupid Crime, the podcast that brings you the most outrageous and ridiculous crimes from around the world. From bungling burglars to hapless heisters, we explore the wacky, weird, and downright stupid crimes that make you wonder what people were thinking.

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Season 2 Trailer - A New Beginning

Cold Cases, Hard Truths: Retired Detective on Justice and Failure | Damian Loone

The Twist

Search Dog Sydney - Chris D'Arcy

Authority and Humanity: Policing with Heart | Corey Allen

Dr. Sarah Wayland – Voices for the Missing

“I Should Be Dead”: A STAR Group Officer’s Fight Back | Derrick McManus

Privacy vs. Safety: The CCTV Dilemma | David Bartlett

Russell St Police HQ: Melbourne’s Most Feared Police Building - Mark de Bono

Introducing - Who's to Blame?

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Missing or Murdered - 2024 Update

Introducing - Out Of The Ordinary

Introducing - Deep Fake

Introducing - Who's to Blame?

Introducing - Poisoned

Introducing - Missing Pieces - The Search for Samantha Murphy

Introducing - Menendez Vs. Monsters

Introducing - The Chills

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