Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower. 

She joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to give us an insight into what it's been like since Bower has been released.

You can reach out to Elysha at Elysha.h1982@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma.

Last week we re-issued Elysha's first episode with us from back in 2018. You can listen to it here "I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7"

You can watch the video version of this episode on our Youtube channel here.

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Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.
 
For Support: 

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Elysha

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


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Elysha was just seven years old when she was raped by Sterling Bower.&nbsp;
She joins us on this episode of Australian True Crime to give us an insight into what it's been like since Bower has been released.
You can reach out to Elysha at Elysha.h1982@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma.
Last week we re-issued Elysha's first episode with us from back in 2018. You can listen to it here <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/australian-true-crime/id1217681421?i=1000753256909">"I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7"</a>
<a href="https://youtu.be/cazH1Znp9ms">You can watch the video version of this episode on our Youtube channel here.</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/31pygtoqo2dblx3mwi63a5mqtoni/playlists?fbclid=IwY2xjawQbj8pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeSpmx_EqhOHyXeo1dvKfMShrDnNgOXjaYWHoFcd37I6UTb6xfs6UUipZGCsc_aem__qxzSlBysMSUTnT_3WspEA">Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/863712102397629/">Join our Facebook Group here.</a>
<a href="https://crimestoppers.com.au/#report">Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.</a> &nbsp; For Support: 
<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;on 13 11 14 <a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au/">13 YARN</a>&nbsp;on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 <a href="https://blueknot.org.au/">Blue Knot Helpline:</a>&nbsp;1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meshel_laurie/?hl=en">Meshel Laurie</a>
Guest:&nbsp;Elysha Executive Producer/Editor:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/matthewtankardvevo/?hl=en">Matthew Tankard</a>
 GET IN TOUCH: <a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/">https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ </a> Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a>&nbsp;and Facebook&nbsp; Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.

Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.