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True Crime

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True Crime

True Crime

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True Crime

True Crime

Updated 10/12/2024
True Crime

True Crime

Updated weekly
True Crime

True Crime

Updated weekly
True Crime

True Crime

Updated 10/12/2024

Season 1, Episode 2

The Pattern Reveals Itself

In this episode, we hear how Paul Reynolds embedded himself inside Launceston’s youth car scene befriending young men, adding them on Facebook, and slowly shifting from friendly banter to explicit messages. Through Mike, a former friend who has never spoken publicly until now, we trace Reynolds’ grooming pattern step-by-step exactly as later exposed in the Weiss Report. As Mike remembers the late-night visits, the boundary-testing conversations, and the uneasy comments dismissed as “just banter,” the episode reveals how a senior police officer managed to present himself as a mate, a mentor, and a hero all while hiding a far darker intent. if you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at podshape@proton.me If you’d like to hear episodes ad-free and early, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. If this episode has raised difficult feelings for you, support is available: Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Season 1, Episode 1

The Beginning of the Betrayal

Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds was a familiar face in Tasmanian policing a mentor, a coach, a man people trusted. But on a quiet night in Westbury, everything shifted. Just hours after celebrating his wedding anniversary, four officers from Professional Standards knocked on his door with a warrant to seize his devices. The allegation: Reynolds was a pedophile. In this first episode, we unravel the final 24 hours of a highly decorated cop whose name later surfaced in the Weiss Inquiry, the coronial inquest, and the investigation into the death of 15-year-old Eden Westbrook. From whistleblowers to former colleagues who once admired him, the picture that emerges is darker than anyone imagined. This is the moment the cracks appear the night a respected officer became the centre of one of Tasmania’s most disturbing hidden histories. And as we dig, it becomes clear: what looked like the end of the story was only the beginning. if you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at podshape@proton.me If you’d like to hear episodes ad-free and early, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. If this episode has raised difficult feelings for you, support is available: Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Season 1, Episode 3

3. Just Harden Up and Do It

Brittney and her co-accused travel down to Adelaide, this time with murderous intent. As Bernadette sits in the car outside Brittney's poppa's house, Brittney texts and says 's she doesn't know if she can go through with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27 min
Season 1, Episode 2

2. Attempted Robbery

Months before Robert Whitwell was killed by his own granddaughter, she attempted to break into his home with a friend. In this episode, hear why she attempted the break-in and how that eventually turned into murder. If you want to listen to the rest of the episodes ad-free and early, subscribe to our channel here Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/my-sister-the-murderer/id1748962587 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27 min
Season 1, Episode 1

The boat is sinking

The Four Winds yacht is sinking and Bob Chappell has vanished. His body is never found, but for police, his partner of 18 years Sue Neill-Fraser becomes the obvious suspect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52 min
Season 1, Episode 3

Not always smooth sailing

Police said the relationship was over and Sue wanted Bob’s money and the boat. Why did the judge say this murder warranted a heavier sentence than most murders? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52 min
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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.

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Introducing - Poisoned

An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny. Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick. The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding. In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story. Could this be a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Did social media create a monster—or reveal one? Join us as we speak with friends, family, anonymous sources, and experts to uncover the truth.Coming to your favourite podcast app Wednesday 27th of November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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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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What Happened To… is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of missing people across Australia, with a focus on lesser-known cases that deserve more attention. Each episode explores a new story, helping families keep their loved one’s name in the public conversation and raising awareness in the hope that someone, somewhere, may know something. This series exists to support families, amplify their voices, and remind Australia that no missing person should ever be forgotten.If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your business in any one of our shows, book a free call here Support and Information If you have information about a missing person, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report at crimestoppers.com.au. Reports can be made confidentially. For information about missing persons in Australia, visit the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre at missingpersons.gov.au. The centre is run by the Australian Federal Police and helps coordinate national awareness around missing persons cases. If this episode has raised distressing feelings, you can contact Lifeline 24 hours a day on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au.

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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 If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your business in any one of our shows, book a free call here

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Listen as undercover detective Colin Mclaren infiltrates the Australian mafia for 37 months. Eventually bringing them down and stopping mafia from drug conspiracies, murders and mayhem. Colin takes you inside the life of an undercover cop who’s sole purpose is to find the bomber of the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide, which killed police officer Geoffrey Bowen and changed Australia's innocence forever. Mclaren takes us through the journey that eventually bought justice for his murdered colleague and friend and ultimately resulted in the greatest Australian mafia Sting of all time. If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your business in any one of our shows, book a free call here

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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. If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your business in any one of our shows, book a free call here

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A senior cop. Decades of rumours. A trail of victim-survivors, buried complaints, and a police culture that looked the other way. Badge of Betrayal blows open the true story of Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds, the high-ranking Tasmanian officer who rose through the force while dark allegations swirled behind him. From the producers who brought you Our Little Edey, this series follows the threads others left untouched. As the walls close in, new leads emerge, connections surface, and the line between institutional failure and deliberate protection becomes disturbingly blurred. With whistleblowers breaking ranks, insiders exposing cover-ups, and victim-survivors finally being heard, Badge of Betrayal reveals how a man trusted with power was able to hide in plain sight for decades. If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your buisness in any one of our shows, book a free call here

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Welcome to "My Sister the Murderer," a gripping true crime podcast that tells the chilling story of Brittney Dwyer, who killed her grandad in cold blood. This isn't just another crime story—it's a family's story, told by Brittney’s brother RyanEach episode delves into the events leading up to the tragic day, the aftermath, and the profound impact on their family’s darkest moments and the secrets that get revealed as the story unfolds. This is a raw, real, and deeply personal account of a tragedy that changed their lives forever.If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your business in any one of our shows, book a free call here

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The Pattern Reveals Itself

The Beginning of the Betrayal

3. Just Harden Up and Do It

2. Attempted Robbery

The boat is sinking

Not always smooth sailing

Introducing -Our Little Edey

Introducing - Poisoned

Introducing - Who's to Blame?

Introducing - Who's to Blame?

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Introducing -Our Little Edey

Introducing - Poisoned

Introducing - Who's to Blame?

Introducing - Menendez Vs. Monsters

Introducing - Out Of The Ordinary

Introducing My Sister The Murderer

Introducing - Deep Fake

Introducing - Missing Pieces - The Search for Samantha Murphy

Another Death In St Helens

Introducing - The Chills

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