23 episodes

An investigative podcast hosted by ABC journalist Rachael Brown, Trace examines the fractures in Australia's criminal justice system, and the decades-long ripples they have caused.

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    • True Crime
    • 4.7 • 441 Ratings

An investigative podcast hosted by ABC journalist Rachael Brown, Trace examines the fractures in Australia's criminal justice system, and the decades-long ripples they have caused.

    S2 01 | Nicola

    S2 01 | Nicola

    We meet Nicola Gobbo in a secret location, in hiding, now that her double life as a police informer is out, and she begins telling us her full story.

    • 35 min
    S2 02 | One of the crew

    S2 02 | One of the crew

    As the gangland war explodes, both police and criminals start questioning Nicola's allegiances. Where do her loyalties lie?

    • 37 min
    S2 03 | The darkest night

    S2 03 | The darkest night

    A drug house burglary smells of police corruption and a police informer is executed.

    • 39 min
    S2 04 | Rubicon

    S2 04 | Rubicon

    Nicola crosses the point of no return and becomes a police informer. She'll represent clients, while passing on the underworld's secrets to Victoria Police.

    • 37 min
    S2 05 | Glittering prize

    S2 05 | Glittering prize

    Nicola wants to be the best source ever, and she leads police to the biggest target of all: the mafia. Her double life is getting riskier, but she can't stop. This episode charts an addiction and a crash.

    • 39 min
    S2 06 | Whatever it takes

    S2 06 | Whatever it takes

    Nicola hits rock bottom, but Victoria Police wants her to take on a new role ... as a witness.

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
441 Ratings

441 Ratings

Mia.11 ,

Outstanding and Poignant

Excellent reporting and narration! This is what a true crime exposé podcast should be like. It is so well-researched and presented. I binged and finished the first season in one day! Thank you for a truly amazing podcast!

listener 9999 ,

Failure to mention

There is a failure to mention that the Catholic Church, courts and police had financial agreements that led to massive cover ups of abuse in Australia.

Editjd ,

Well-produced, compelling, binge worthy

Enjoy

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