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‘He will never stop’: Sex attack victims on eerie connection to Rachelle’s murder
As more details about the key suspect in Rachelle Childs’ murder case have come to light, two women have given detailed accounts of the “monster” who preyed on them. Listen to the podcast.
‘Could be manufactured’: Key suspect’s fish and chip alibi examined
Eerie similarities between alibis for two unrelated crimes have investigators pondering if the evidence provided by the key suspect in Rachelle Childs’ murder is true. Listen to the podcast.
‘That is weird’: Bombshell claim in Rachelle’s murder investigation
A crucial detail has been revealed about the man who is the chief suspect in the murder of Rachelle Childs. Listen to the podcast.
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The long weekend | 1
In 2001, Rachelle Childs leaves work, phones her sister, and is dead within hours. Who killed her? An expert cold case team seeks answers.
Bikies, ink and a vicious rumour | 2
Rachelle Childs has been dead for a week and police have no clear suspects. Her sister Kristy asks a former bikie for information.
Crooked River Road | 3
Fear intensifies around the usually quiet towns of Bargo and Gerroa, as word spreads a serial killer could be responsible for two murders.
Case Files
Four reasons why I believe we can find Rachelle’s killer
Former Detective Sergeant Damian Loone, who was critical in helping convict Lynnette Dawson’s killer, reveals the reasons why he believes Rachelle Childs’ murderer can also be found.
What is a Walkinshaw: Rare car key to Rachelle’s murder case explained
Before Rachelle Childs was brutally murdered, the car lover was bragging about getting to drive a rare Walkinshaw Holden Commodore. See why it’s so revered and listen to the latest podcast episode.
Photos that could shed new light on Rachelle’s case
Photos that form part of the police brief into Rachelle Childs’ 2001 murder investigation show key clues the killer may have left.
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Rachelle and Holdens: Was this rare car the reason she was killed?
Rachelle Childs was wild about Holdens, especially the rare Walkinshaw models. Investigators believe the car-as-lure theory could be key to understanding why she was killed. Watch the video and listen to the podcast.
Eerie past of chief suspect in Rachelle’s murder revealed
New photos have emerged of Kevin Steven Correll – the main suspect in Rachelle Childs’ murder – as details about his past have been revealed. Listen to the latest podcast and watch the video.
Dear Rachelle podcast tops Apple, Spotify charts
The multimedia investigation into the 24-year-old cold case of Rachelle Childs — who was murdered and her remains set alight – has had almost half a million downloads. Listen to the podcast.
Haunting reenactment: New video reveals how Rachelle’s body was burned
FBI-trained profiler Kris Illingsworth reveals Rachelle Childs’ final moments and explains the mind of her killer. WARNING: Distressing content. See the new video and listen to the podcast.
Sickening child rapist’s link to murder investigation
There is a link between one of Australia’s most reviled child rapists and the main person of interest in the murder of Rachelle Childs. Listen to the latest podcast and watch the video.
Six baffling questions into Rachelle Childs’ murder case
There are several unanswered questions about Rachelle Childs’ death — one of the country’s most perplexing murder mysteries. Listen to the podcast.
Police fingerprint fuel cap; K9 unit searches Rachelle’s Holden
A new video shows trained dogs searching Rachelle Childs’ car, as police seize the petrol cap for fingerprint testing that could unlock major clues into her case. See the footage and listen to the podcast.
Schoolgirl’s murder has eerie connection to cold case
Evil descended on a regional Aussie town when schoolgirl Ebony Simpson was abducted and murdered. Her case shares an eerie connection to the Rachelle Childs cold case. Listen to the podcast.
‘Sleazy’: Creepy men in Rachelle’s life flagged before her brutal murder
Rachelle Childs had raised concerns about various men just before she was murdered, including one who said something that didn’t sit quite right with her childhood friend. Listen to the podcast.
Emotional reason man who found Rachelle’s body gets ‘Team Chelle’ tatt
The man who made the chilling discovery of Rachelle’s burning body on the side of the road almost 24 years ago has opened up about why he got inked in her honour. Listen to the podcast.
Haunting 3D video into Rachelle Childs’ missing hours
Rachelle Childs’ death is one of the country’s most perplexing murder mysteries. A new 3D video reconstruction aims to piece together what happened in the hours before she was murdered. See the video, listen to the new podcast.
‘Sexual assault’: New details emerge into motive of Rachelle’s killer
An FBI-trained criminal profiler has shed some new light on why Rachelle Childs’ killer murdered her, dumped her body in the bush and burned her remains. Listen to the podcast and watch the video.
New 3D video tour reveals bizarre clues about Rachelle’s killer
A new 3D reconstruction of Rachelle Childs’ prized Holden has revealed startling details that could help bust her cold case wide open. See the video, listen to the podcast.
‘What does $200k get you?’: Fury over Police Minister’s reward insult
Startling details about the NSW Police Minister’s handling of rewards for information into cold cases, such as Rachelle Childs’, has been uncovered. Listen to the podcast.
Ex-bikie’s link to Rachelle’s murder case
A surprising development has unfolded with a former senior Rebels member linked to Rachelle Childs’ murder investigation. Watch the video and listen to Episode 3 of the podcast.
Cop’s chilling find after Rachelle’s half-naked body was burned
Teacher’s Pet detective Damian Loone went back to Crooked River Rd and made a shocking discovery where Rachelle Childs’ was murdered. LISTEN TO EPISODE 3 OF THE PODCAST NOW.
‘Basic 101’: New police blow to Rachelle’s family
Multiple failures occurred when Rachelle Childs’ burning body was found. See the damning list and listen to the latest episode of the podcast now.
‘Panicked’: Three ways Rachelle’s killer covered their tracks
Rachelle Childs’ killer made three “panicked” but critical moves that could provide police with a way to use modern DNA testing to find a suspect. See the video, listen to the podcast.
Startling reason why killer was likely at Rachelle Childs’ funeral
A criminal profiler has given a startling insight into why the Rachelle Childs’ killer would have likely attended her funeral — in front of her grieving family. See the video, listen to the podcast.
‘I’ll get him’: Sister’s vow to find Rachelle’s killer
Kristy Childs was just 18 when her sister Rachelle was murdered and set alight on the side of a road. Years later, on their father’s deathbed, she vowed to find her sister’s killer.
Rachelle’s family react to ‘huge’ police update
Rachelle Childs’ family have been given some good news about the cold case that has haunted them for more than two decades. See the video.
‘Disgusting’: Family’s letter to find Rachelle’s killer ignored
Rachelle Childs’ family has fought for almost 24 years to find her killer. Their plea to the NSW Police Minister has been ignored — and cops say it’s “disgusting”. Listen to the podcast, see the video.
Senior detectives reveal how ‘boys club’ may have let Rachelle down
Former senior detectives have revealed cold cases involving violent crimes against women — like Rachelle Childs who was murdered and burned — suffered for a critical reason.
Serial killer fears: Rachelle’s body found near another victim
The inexplicable circumstances of Rachelle Childs’ death sparked fears a serial killer was on the loose after her burning remains were found near another female murder victim.
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