Australian Murder

Michael Adams
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Australian homicide meets Australian history as we put fresh eyes on old and cold murder cases, turning up new clues for chilling new conclusions. From the Gold Rush and Gallipoli, to the Cold War and Swinging Seventies, we’re investigating some of our most monstrous and least-known murderers to find out what made them… who got what they deserved… and who got away with everything. From Michael Adams, creator of the Forgotten Australia podcast and author of the true crime books Hanging Ned Kelly, The Murder Squad and They’ll Never Hold Me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Episode 1

    The Beast Must Die – A Scream In The Night

    Australia was appalled when a bloody axe murder was committed in Canberra in the winter of 1955. This prologue sets that suburban crime scene, explains Australian Murder's approach to true crime history, and reveals which forgotten files are being used to make this miniseries. **Please note: this miniseries chronicles violent criminal acts, including murder, rape, paedophilia and domestic violence. There are also sequences that discuss suicide, mental illness, accidental child death, war-related trauma and drug and alcohol abuse. Listener discretion is strong advised.** If you're in immediate danger, please call 000. Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Call 13 11 14. 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800737732 https://1800respect.org.au/help-and-support Australian true crime books by Michael Adams: They’ll Never Hold Me: https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html The Murder Squad: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html Hanging Ned Kelly: https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Beast Must Die – A Scream In The Night

  2. Episode 2

    The Beast Must Die – The Making of Mr Hyde

    Long before Peter K. was revealed as a dual personality, he was a young Scottish bloke trying to make his way in Australia during the Great Depression. In this episode, we hear how his family rose to meet these tough times, how he and his brothers started to go wrong, and the dark takeaways from Canberra’s first murder case. **Please note: this miniseries chronicles violent acts.** These include murder, rape, paedophilia and domestic violence. There are also sequences centring on suicide, mental illness, accidental child death, war-related trauma and drug and alcohol abuse. Listener discretion is strong advised. If you need help: If you're in immediate danger, please call 000. Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Call 13 11 14. 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800737732 https://1800respect.org.au/help-and-support Those books are available here: They’ll Never Hold Me: https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html The Murder Squad: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html Hanging Ned Kelly: https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html Australia’s Sweetheart: https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Beast Must Die – The Making of Mr Hyde

  3. Episode 3

    The Beast Must Die – Suffer the Children

    In Canberra in the 1930s, Peter and his brothers were often in trouble with the law. But when WWII came, they'd all enlist. Some were to have horrific experiences that we don't usually read about in books or see on screen. **Please note: this miniseries chronicles violent acts. These include murder, rape, paedophilia and domestic violence. There are also sequences centring on suicide, mental illness, accidental child death, war-related trauma and drug and alcohol abuse. Listener discretion is strong advised. If you need help: If you're in immediate danger, please call 000. Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Call 13 11 14. 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800737732 https://1800respect.org.au/help-and-support Michael Adams' books are available at Booktopia and good bookstores: They’ll Never Hold Me: https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html The Murder Squad: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html Hanging Ned Kelly: https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Beast Must Die – Suffer the Children

  4. Season 1 Trailer

    Introducing Australian Murder

    The first miniseries, The Beast Must Die, about a 1955 axe murder, releases from Monday. Be sure to follow to get every episode. Australian Murder is the new true-crime podcast for anyone who loves their mysteries and their histories. We’re shining new light on old and cold cases, turning up fresh clues and making connections that no-one has ever made before. From Michael Adams, the creator of the Forgotten Australia podcast and author of the acclaimed true crime books Hanging Ned Kelly, The Murder Squad and They'll Never Hold Me. Find Forgotten Australia wherever you get your podcasts. The books are available here: They’ll Never Hold Me: https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html The Murder Squad: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html Hanging Ned Kelly: https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Australian homicide meets Australian history as we put fresh eyes on old and cold murder cases, turning up new clues for chilling new conclusions. From the Gold Rush and Gallipoli, to the Cold War and Swinging Seventies, we’re investigating some of our most monstrous and least-known murderers to find out what made them… who got what they deserved… and who got away with everything. From Michael Adams, creator of the Forgotten Australia podcast and author of the true crime books Hanging Ned Kelly, The Murder Squad and They’ll Never Hold Me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Michael Adams
  • Episodes
    4
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael Adams 2026
  • Show Website
    Australian Murder

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