A mother’s pain at a boy off the rails
This episode’s guest lived a happy family life until her son fell in with a very wrong crowd. She talks frankly about the horrors of youth crime and the struggle to bring her boy back.
True Crime Australia
Punisher: The life and death of Sam Abdulrahim
Life and Crimes: The Punisher
Joey and Shirley fought the law
The annals of Australian true crime history aren’t filled with too many romantic tales. But the one of the most sweet – and violent, is the ballad of Joey and Shirley Hamilton.
A gangster, a lambo and an honest man
When Joe Taranto went to sell his prized sports car, he had no idea he had just passed the keys over to a most notorious villain.
Latest True Crime
War veteran’s ‘stupid’ reason for pointing laser at police helicopter
A Gold Coast war veteran has offered up a confronting excuse for why he pointed a laser at a police helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot and crew. Read what he said.
Home robbed, car shot as armed gang runs from police
Police are on the hunt for an armed gang believed to be involved in armed robbery and shooting on the Gold Coast. Here’s what we know so far.
‘No right’: Sister’s anguish over girl’s death
She spoke ahead of the sentencing for the members of a cult-like religious circle after they were found guilty of manslaughter.
Drug lord set to father IVF baby from behind bars
The girlfriend of a serious organised crime figure – locked up in Port Phillip Prison – has shared some startling pregnancy news.
From table hand to death row: I interview women serial killers
Sitting in a cold grey interview room on death row, across from some of the United States’ most prolific women serial killers, former Queensland criminologist Dr Kathryn Whiteley wants to know what leads them to crime.
Rats reveal surprise finding on cocaine addiction
A study using lab rats and cocaine is helping scientists understand why certain people develop drug use disorders while others do not. And one finding was not what they expected.
High level Hells Angels join forces as new underworld race emerges
More details have emerged of how Hells Angels boss Angelo Pandeli planned to expand his network before being detained, as a new underworld race is on to find his insider on Sydney’s docks.
Lone Wolf bikie kingpin nabbed in dramatic global sting
Australian Jordan Curry, who worked with conspirators to keep drug prices high and bring cocaine and meth to Sydney and Melbourne, has pleaded guilty after being caught in a global sting.
‘Powerful drug’ Aussie bikie gangs want nothing to do with
Police are scrambling to remove a drug 100 times more powerful than heroin off our streets after a Melbourne couple died taking what they thought was cocaine.
What fast-tracked trial means for accused mushroom killer
In another dramatic twist, Erin Patterson has opted to forgo a major step in the legal process, instead heading straight to trial in the Supreme Court. Here’s what it means for the accused mushroom cook.
The top lawyers fighting to free accused mushroom cook killer
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson has hired two of Australia’s top legal minds to run her defence. Here is why they’re seen as some of the best in the business.
‘We’re not cult-like’ How staying silent cost town at centre of mushroom meal
The town of Korumburra was unwittingly thrust into the spotlight in the wake of the deadly mushroom meal. But the decision to stay tight-lipped took an unexpected toll on locals.
‘Horrendous’ final moments of mushroom lunch victims
Erin Patterson’s in-laws likely spent their final moments writhing in agony as they succumbed to the death cap mushrooms allegedly inside their beef wellington lunch, a toxicologist has revealed.
What happened to Lasonya? Death of mum ‘eaten by dogs’ deemed suspicious
The ex-partner of a mother whose decomposed body was found in her family’s backyard had been accused of assaulting her, an inquest has heard.
‘Appalling and shocking’ racism in police forces, inquiry finds
An almost three-year federal probe has found Indigenous women and children are being murdered at shocking rates, with its harrowing findings finally released.
Another major accolade for the Tiser’s Dying Rose podcast
The Advertiser’s Walkley Award-winning podcast has taken home another top gong against some of the country’s best audio productions.
Bombshell moments from Dying Rose podcast
Six deaths. One national shame. Compelling true crime podcast Dying Rose follows a team of reporters as they piece together the untold story of how the authorities react to the deaths of Aboriginal women and girls. These are the bombshell moments from Dying Rose.
Drug lords behind Australia’s meth supply chain arrested
The Sinaloa cartel boss and El Chapo’s son, who play a huge role in the illicit drug trade on our streets, are now in custody.
AN0M app bust: What’s next after 62 convictions
Criminals using the “secret” AN0M app have been sentenced to three centuries of jail time, with dozens of cases still to hit court. See some of them who’ve been convicted.
Hells Angels’ cunning move to take Comanchero drug trade
The Hells Angels are preparing to take over Australia’s wholesale international drug trade after the arrest of Comanchero kingpin Hakan Ayik in Turkey. This is what’s afoot.
Aussie drug kingpin and bikie broker’s cunning move
An Australian fugitive on the run for a decade in Mexico, who is a key drug broker for bikie gangs, is suspected of taking a dramatic step to avoid capture.
New suspects, witnesses emerge in cold cases
“Legitimate and credible” clues have emerged after The Missing Australia’s inquiries into some of Australia’s most shocking cold cases. See what they are and listen to the whole series.
How a surprise meeting could unlock 51-year-old cold case
It’s a mystery that has endured for decades – but a shock encounter in a tattoo parlour has revealed an incredible behind-the-scenes struggle to find Kirste Gordon and Joanne Ratcliffe.
How snap bus strike changed missing Rhianna’s destiny
An ex-detective can’t get the abduction of Rhianna Barreau, 12, out of his mind. Listen to The Missing Australia podcast to see why, decades on, he thinks the case can still be solved.
Inside the final resting place of Sydney’s lost souls
They are the forgotten and unclaimed, buried in cemeteries across Australia. Dozens of lost souls, some given a pauper’s burial, others whose deaths have gone unnoticed in unmarked graves.
Hillsong loses $100k a week amid ATO investigation
The crippling finances have been exposed in new financial documents, with the Christian megachurch losing an eye-watering $5 million in just one year.
Hillsong twist as Brian Houston starts new church
The megachurch is making a major change to its complaints process amid a tax office investigation into whistleblower documents that was examined in Faith on Trial podcast.
ATO probes Hillsong fraud claims
The Christian megachurch is being investigated by the Australian Taxation Office’s private wealth team over leaked financial records.
Moment I saw myself standing next to a Hillsong paedo
Award-winning journalist Marc Fennell has revealed his mixed — and deeply personal — feelings on the controversial Hillsong, and how he found a photo that he thought never existed.
How I can get your child into my car in less than 60 secs
Scarily, we now live in an era where a new level of stranger danger lurks, writes Madeleine West. See what you can do to protect your child.
How TV star caught sick pedo on TikTok
After she found out a young girl was being followed on TikTok by a man, Madeleine West discovered something shocking that led her straight to the federal police.
‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: What Aussie star said to abuser
Former Neighbours star Madeleine West has revealed what she told the “monster” who sexually abused her for years. Read her victim impact statement.
‘I handed them evidence’: How cops miss abused Aussie kids
Vital clues that could lead to young sexual abuse victims are being overlooked – but an unlikely source could help bring paedophiles to justice. See how.
One thing Kathleen Folbigg can’t do anymore
In a sneak peek of a TV documentary, Kathleen Folbigg is happy, relaxed and surrounded by love. But, while she enjoys freedom after 20 years behind bars, it’s clear she still has a long way to go.
Folbigg’s common link with Lindy Chamberlain
Kathleen Folbigg and Lindy Chamberlain have shared a rare connection of murder convictions and acquittals that have captured, reviled and divided the nation.
Diaries of a ‘depressed mother’
Kathleen Folbigg’s diaries belonged to a ‘grieving, depressed mother’, a chief justice has found, as she was granted an unconditional pardon and released from prison.
‘Dismayed, devastated’: Folbigg’s ex-husband upset
Kathleen Folbigg’s ex-husband Craig, who gave evidence against her, was “absolutely dismayed and devastated” that there was a further inquiry, according to his lawyer.
Inside the mind of a serial killer: Dr. Ann Burgess Pt.2
Dr. Ann Burgess has been walking in the shoes of killers for decades. From the things that shocked her and using AI to catch criminals to why serial killers are no longer a big threat, Dr Ann shares everything she knows about the deadly predators.
Sex crimes expert reveals how to spot a serial killer
A psychiatric nurse who worked with the FBI, and faced off with notorious killers, has lifted the lid on how to spot a murderer. Listen to the podcast.
Murderers and mindhunters: Dr. Ann Burgess Pt.1
Think like a killer. That’s how Dr. Ann Burgess has spent her career, getting inside the minds of serial killers. As a criminal profiler for the FBI, Dr Ann worked alongside John Douglas and Robert Ressler in the Behavioural Science Unit.
Tortured, stabbed and left for dead in Columbian prison: Cassie Sainsbury Pt.2
Cassie sits down for a rare tell-all interview with Gary Jubelin, revealing how she survived, why she doesn’t want to be remembered for her crime and what life looks like now.
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‘Shameful’: Cecilia Haddad’s family slam killer’s ‘part-time jail release’
The family of murdered businesswoman Cecilia Haddad have blasted the ‘shameful’ granting of ‘part-time prison’ for her convicted killer.
‘It’ll end in a death of a child’: War of words as watchhouses overcrowd
Gold Coast police officers fear there could be a death in custody as a special investigation by the Bulletin reveals just how crammed the lockup have become. Full details
Punched ‘to the ground’: Violent robbery at Burleigh Heads
Police are investigating another violent incident at Burleigh Heads in which a man was assaulted and robbed. Here’s what we know so far.
Beaumont children: The story behind Adelaide’s greatest mystery
After many false leads and two unsuccessful digs, a third search at an Adelaide factory will seek answers to the Beaumont kids’ disappearance. Will new evidence solve the mystery?
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane in closed hearing
Former elite water polo player Keli Lane is making another legal push for freedom.
Illicit tobacco gangland war sparks call to slash taxes
As the illicit tobacco war heats up across the country, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is under pressure to cut cigarette taxes. Vote in our poll and have your say.
From ‘The Punisher’ to Kazem Hamad: New tobacco war intel
Illicit tobacco has reignited Melbourne’s gangland war as Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim was killed. With Kazem Hamad allegedly in control, the bloodshed has spread to Sydney. This is what’s at stake.
WATCH: Man tasered following alleged Surfers Paradise brawl
A man has allegedly jumped into a bull shark riddled river on the Gold Coast to escape police following an alleged brawl. See the video of his arrest.
‘Hunger strike’: Murderer’s demands over boring jail food
Convicted murderer and drug trafficker George Marrogi has written a letter vowing he will not eat or drink until prison meal options are improved. See his requests.
Mein Kampf man coerced child to torch ex’s $90k ute
A prison inmate concerned about his treatment in custody has been warned by a judge he “may need to wear a beanie for life” in order to cover a massive tattoo of Adolf Hitler’s manifesto Mein Kampf on his forehead.
Inside housemate from hell’s months-long revenge plot
Former flatmates of Tsai-Wei Hung say they endured months of torment after she was booted from their Clyde North rental, as new video shows the moment she torched their cars and lobbed Molotov cocktails at her landlord’s front door.
Parents pay tribute to ‘beautiful baby girl’ who died in hot car
The baby girl who tragically died after she was left in a hot car on Tuesday, after mistakenly not being dropped at her daycare centre, has been identified.
AFL star allegedly punched, broke man’s jaw at Burleigh Heads
An AFL young gun has been charged after a former NRL star’s nephew was allegedly assaulted and left in hospital with a broken jaw. Read the latest
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel’s shock bail bid
The 59-year-old is aiming to walk out of prison within weeks as he waits for his appeal to be heard over the Lawyer X scandal.
Car stolen from garage – but insurer refuses to pay out
A Gold Coast couple who had their car stolen from their garage while they slept have been dealt another blow, with their insurance company refusing to pay out on the vehicle. Here’s why their claim was denied.
Teen tackled in citizen’s arrest inside Gold Coast home
A teenager has been tackled and placed under citizen’s arrest during an alleged break and enter at a Gold Coast home. Read what happened.
Big question about Belle Gibson amid startling footage
Belle Gibson escaped paying a ballooning $500,000 fine and now everyone is asking the same question after a Netflix series about the fake cancer fraudster went to air.
How The Punisher’s Brothers 4 Life alliance proved fatal
Melbourne crime figure Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim became a target when he linked up with the Sydney-based Brothers for Life gang, according to sources.
Motorbike procession leads Punisher’s gold coffin to cemetery
Two days after Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim was murdered in a brazen execution-style shooting, distraught family and friends have farewelled the slain underworld figure in Melbourne’s north at an emotional service.
Child sex offender found hiding in boys’ toilets at Sydney school
A notorious child sex offender — with a string of convictions for flashing kids — was found hiding in the boys’ toilets at a Sydney school, a court has heard.
Major overhaul to Bali bombing site for Aussies
The site of the 2002 Bali bombing site, which claimed 88 Australian lives, is set to become a place to promote “tolerance”.
‘Looking for a van’: Couple arrested on ‘periphery’ of terror probe’s post
A couple arrested on the “periphery” of the anti-Semitic terror investigation had posted on Facebook just last month asking to buy a caravan.
Speedy escape of The Punisher’s killers may be their undoing
A mobile speed camera located just metres from where a crew of gunmen torched a ute after executing Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim will play a key part in the investigation.
Watch: Dramatic arrest of fugitive at sea
He had been on the run for 18 days and was more than 4000km away from where he should have been. But as fugitive Hussein Chamas and two others were sailing off the NT coast on a yacht bound for somewhere, authorities were still on the hunt.
Punisher knew his days were numbered but family reeling at ruthless killing
Even as his dangerous underworld foes closed in, the man known as “The Punisher” was juggling to remain in constant touch with loved ones while trying to stay one step ahead of his pursuers.
Criminals let ‘back onto street’ as watchhouses overflow
Under-strain police lock ups from Gold Coast to Brisbane are hitting capacity as police struggle to keep criminals off streets – and ferry offenders between them to find space.
Footage reveals moment The Punisher was taunted by underworld rival
Sam Abdulrahim was told by an exiled tobacco kingpin that he was “lucky” to be alive. Watch the exchange between the two gangland identities.
‘No more lies’: Andrews faces new legal threat over crash statements
Daniel and Catherine Andrews have been given 28 days to apologise and pay compensation after being hit with new legal action over a near-fatal car crash with a teenage cyclist in Blairgowrie.
Cops probe alleged car dispute before man shot in the neck
Detectives are investigating whether an ongoing dispute over a car is at the centre of a shooting which has left one man with a neck wound and a second man in custody on remand accused of shooting with intent to murder.
‘He doesn’t deserve to be here’: Call to deport suspected Apex gang member
A man who was allegedly part of the notorious Apex street gang then freed from immigration detention following a High Court ruling has been accused of being involved in a terrifying attempted home invasion.
Why sex fiend with shrunken genitals was driven to kill
A forensic psychologist has revealed how serial sex predator Mark Errin Rust’s small penis drove him to chase women he also murdered.
How I cracked ‘celebrity’ conman’s ‘Mr Charming’ act
Aussie conman Dimitri de Angelis fooled many with his so-called celebrity “friends”. But he couldn’t fool the forensic expert who exposed his dark side.
Twisted Minds quiz: Are you working with a psychopath?
Are you working with a psychopath? As part of our new Twisted Minds podcast series, we put your knowledge to the test.
Childers murders: ‘There were bodies still at the door’
Former detective and criminal behaviourist, Steve Longford, reveals what he saw and knew of the arson attack on the Childers backpacker hostel and Bali bombing.
The real ‘Cocaine Cassie’: Cassie Sainsbury Pt.1
Cassandra Sainsbury’s life changed forever when she was caught with 5.8kg of cocaine in Columbia. She spent three years in the notorious jail – a place so horrific she thought she’d leave in a body bag. Cassie joins Gary Jubelin to sh
Riots and revenge attacks: Carl Scully and Mark Goodwin
An altercation between lifeguards and beachgoers on Sydney’s popular Cronulla Beach is seen as the catalyst for more than 10 days of violence and unrest. Former NSW Police Minister Carl Scully and former Assistant Commissioner Mark Goodwin join Gary Jubelin, sharing their insider experiences of policing and governing through the Cronulla Riots.
Cocaine Cassie’s brothel and dental chair torture admission
Cassie Sainsbury has told Gary Jubelin about how her life spiralled out of control in a brothel, before she was thrown in a Colombian jail where she was tortured. Listen to the podcast.
Inside the Cronulla Riots: Carl Scully and Mark Goodwin
The Cronulla Riots shocked the nation. For more than 10 days, violence erupted across the popular Sydney beach. Many were injured, for others, their lives changed forever. Former NSW Police Minister Carl Scully and former Assistant Commissioner Mark Goodwin join Gary to share what happened during the Cronulla Riots.
How I got ‘Chopper’ Read nude behind bars
Former prison officer Steve Bergervoet was just a rookie when he managed to get Mark ‘Chopper’ Read naked on his first day of work. Warning: Graphic
Prison slang quiz: What’s a peter thief?
Think you’ve got what it takes to talk like an inmate? As part of our new On Guard prison podcast series, we put your knowledge of jailhouse lingo to the test.
Prison slang quiz: What’s chicken soup?
Think you’ve got what it takes to talk like an inmate? As part of our new On Guard prison podcast series, we put your knowledge of jailhouse lingo to the test.
Massacre monster trades sex for chocolates
A prison officer who worked with Martin Bryant has revealed the serial killer is just a “big baby” and a nobody within the jail hierarchy. WARNING: Graphic
The lie that cost underworld figure his life
When Carl Williams lied about Michael Marshall’s involvement in a contract killing, he as good as signed the hotdog salesman’s death warrant.
Lunchtime jewel heist which rocked Sydney’s CBD
In what was considered the biggest jewellery heist of the first half of the 20th century, in 1947 a thief managed to steal jewels worth about $600k today. But his glory was short-lived.
Guyra Ghost of 1921 still remains a mystery
As Sherlock Holmes and spiritualism became popular, a ghostly case in the NSW town of Guyra led to hysteria spreading throughout Australia.
Sydney’s forgotten ‘Cocaine Queen’
A witness to one of Sydney’s oldest cold cases, madam May Smith, was later arrested by our first female detective. She was jailed and then disappeared from public records — and from memory.
Elite squad to track elusive murderer and cold case fugitive
It’s been almost a year since a confirmed sighting of one of Queensland’s most wanted men, cold case fugitive and convicted murderer Keith Lees, and police are stepping up the hunt.
‘Last ray of hope’ snuffed out with no charges over crayfish farm shooting
The family of a young scientist shot dead while working at a crayfish farm say they lost their “last ray of hope” after an inquest failed to result in charges against two people named by a coroner.
Disappearance, taxi driver, deathbed confession: 40-year mystery set to end
For four decades it has been one of Queensland’s most enduring cold case murder mysteries but today the state coroner hands down the findings into the 1986 disappearance of Sharron Phillips.
‘Other secrets’: Bombshell Ivan Milat theory
It’s one of Australia’s most infamous cases but serial killer Ivan Milat still has more skeletons yet to emerge.
Last man executed in NSW
John Kelly was sent to the gallows in 1939 for murder, a decision his father labelled as “class justice”, claiming his son would have lived if the murder victim wasn’t from a prominent family.
How Sydney model was acquitted of lover’s murder
It had sex and crime … little wonder 1950s Sydney was fascinated by the trial of model Shirley Beiger, accused of shooting dead her lover outside a popular Sydney nightclub.
Traumatised kids left ‘to rot’
Almost five-years on from the Royal Commission, Don Dale Youth Detention Centre is locking-up kids for 23 hours a day.
Sisters murdered in Dulwich Hill lolly shop
A much-loved confectionary store was the scene of one of the most sensational murder mysteries of 1920s Sydney.
DNA bombshell in Janine Balding murder case
It was a horrific murder that shocked the nation. A startling new discovery will now form part of a legal push by one of Janine Balding’s convicted killers.
TV actor turned terrorist walks free from jail
An actor who was arrested and convicted as part of Australia’s largest terrorism operation is a free man after serving over 18 years.
Judge scolds AFP over ankle bracelets
A surprising argument about electronic monitoring used by the AFP to deny people bail has been lambasted in court.
Sneaky tactic assassins use to rope in unsuspecting Aussies
Organised violence is becoming an increasingly professionalised industry and oblivious Australians are being dragged into crime. See how.
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