When Vince Hurley was in the police, he went to 20 domestics in one night. He once held a 10 year old child in his arms as she died from stab wounds inflicted by her father. Although his detective career ended when he was pushed off a roof by crooks, Vince is now unmasking the dark truth of injustice in Australia: women killed at the hands of men.
As a woman in the police, Veronica Gorrie felt she had to work 10 times harder than her male colleagues to earn her spot in the squad. From ending sieges with cigarettes to using dark humour to cope with horrific events, the award-winning author joins Gary Jubelin to discuss the brutal policing culture, shocking truths of injustice and her biggest regrets.
Growing up, Veronica Gorrie feared the police. As an Aboriginal person, it’s their first instinct to call on each other, rather than the officers in blue. But that didn’t stop her from becoming a cop. For 10 years, Veronica enforced the law. She’s been assaulted, abused and even reported a complaint against herself. This is what policing is like through the eyes of an Aboriginal woman.
From Terry Falconer’s murder and road side meditation to his portrayal in Underbelly and his private life, Gary Jubelin answers all your questions. Joined by former guest and friend of the podcast, Andrew Hamilton, the comedian puts Gary in the interrogation seat.
Why did Gary join the police? Why was he kicked off a plane? Why was he attacked by dogs during a covert operation? Who are the dumbest crooks?
Former detective Kristi McVeee has interviewed hundreds of children who’ve been assaulted by paedophiles. From love bombing and online dangers to the sextortion gangs online, Kristi wants to empower children and end the insidious cycle of abuse.
Australian boxer Sam Goodman is preparing for the biggest fight of his career. Next month, he will be taking on Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue “The Monster” in front of a sold out crowd. He has been gunning for this very moment for years.
Former detective Kristi McVee can’t sleep if she’s not working to catch the bad guys. It’s her life mission to shine a light on the predators lurking in the shadows, abusing children. The former Western Australian police officer reveals how to spot sex offenders, how perpetrators target young kids and how you can protect your children.
Ross Smith was eating chicken in the bath when he was shot dead by Malcolm Baker. Filled with wicked rage, Baker was on a violent killing spree, murdering his ex-girlfriend Kerryann Gannon and her pregnant sister Lisa Gannon, their father Thomas Gannon, his own son David Baker, as well as Ross’ partner Leslie Read. Within 50 minutes, six lives had been stolen. Former detective Ted Bassingthwaighte unpacks the harrowing massacre that’s rarely seen on Australian soil.
When former detective Ted Bassingthwaighte met mass murderer Malcolm Baker, he saw the psychopathically cold look in his eyes. Years earlier, Baker – who was married three times, met 16 year old Kerryann Gannon. He was obsessed, wanting complete control. So when she ended the relationship, he was filled with jealous rage. Armed with his gun, he violently rampaged the small Australian town, killing anyone in his sight.
Nina Funnell was walking home when she was violently strangled and raped by a stranger. The man held a box cutter blade at her throat and threatened to kill her. The award-winning journalist shares how she survived the terrifying attack and what people can do to help survivors of sexual assault.
Sexual assault is about authority and control. And now award winning journalist Nina Funnell is helping survivors regain their power. After surviving her own horrifying attack, Nina has worked with dozens of victims to blow the whistle on some of the worst offenders in the country.
Crime reporters Olivia Jenkins, Regan Hodge and Anthony Dowsley join Andrew to talk about the biggest stories of 2024, including Easey Street and the disappearance of Samantha Murphy.
Elliot McLaren was run over by a car, became homeless three times, lived in a mob house and was addicted to drugs. Every day he was afraid of his own existence.
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