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Breaking barriers: Ian Roberts Pt.1

Breaking barriers: Ian Roberts Pt.1

Ian Roberts was one of the toughest men in the NRL. Behind the footy world’s brutal culture of macho masculinity, Ian was struggling to deal with his sexuality. In 1995, he bravely became the first footy player to come out as gay, breaking down barriers along the way. On this episode, Ian joins Gary Jubelin to reflect on his painful journey, share how he dealt with his family’s reaction and the headlines, and how he learned to embrace his true self.

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The murder that changed my life: Ian Roberts Pt.2

The murder that changed my life: Ian Roberts Pt.2

Ian Roberts’ life changed when his friend, Arron Light, was killed. The 17-year-old disappeared days before he was due to give evidence at a trial. Years later, Arron was found in a shallow grave with several stab wounds. From paying tribute to Arron at a coronial inquest to later pivoting to an acting career, Ian candidly opens up about his life, his ongoing health battles and how he’s using theatre to create awareness around social issues.

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BONUS: Remembering Leisl: Jerildene Cane Pt.2

BONUS: Remembering Leisl: Jerildene Cane Pt.2

At 23, Leisl Smith had her whole life in front of her. But her ex boyfriend, James Scott Church, had other ideas. Six years after she went missing, he was charged with her murder. After a gruelling 13-week trial, there are still no answers. Why? Because Church took his own life a day before the verdict was due to be made public – locking the judge’s verdict away forever. Jerildene Cane is hoping to change that, and bring closure to her family.

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BONUS: Coronial inquest into death of Leisl Smith: Jerildene Cane Pt.1

BONUS: Coronial inquest into death of Leisl Smith: Jerildene Cane Pt.1

Leisl Smith disappeared in 2012 and her ex-boyfriend, James “Jim” Church, was charged with her suspected murder. But hours before the judge was due to hand down her verdict, Church took his own life – meaning the verdict was sealed forever. Two years after Gary Jubelin first spoke to Leisl’s sister, Jerildene Cane, a coronial inquest has been held in the hope that the family will finally get some answers.

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“I found the bodies in the barrels”: Gordon Drage Pt.2

“I found the bodies in the barrels”: Gordon Drage Pt.2

Gordon Drage was the first person to discover barrels filled with bodies in what became known as the gruesome Snowtown Murders. Horrifically, 11 victims were brutally murdered by some of Australia’s worst serial killers. From uncovering mummified body parts to finding handcuffs, knives and saws in the bank’s vault nearby, the retired Crime Scene Investigator reveals what exactly happened when the bodies in the barrels were discovered.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/i-catch-killers