This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

From violent incidents involving teenagers to increasing aggression towards retail workers, are our shopping centres becoming unsafe?

Former police officer and founder of Safer Places Network, Dave Bartlett, joins Meshel to discuss what's happening and what can be done about it.

To learn more about Safer Places Network and register yourself to assist police investigations, visit saferplaces.com.au.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

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.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

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: Dave Bartlett

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It&rsquo;s a shortened version of this week&rsquo;s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
From violent incidents involving teenagers to increasing aggression towards retail workers, are our shopping centres becoming unsafe?
Former police officer and founder of Safer Places Network, Dave Bartlett, joins Meshel to discuss what's happening and what can be done about it.
To learn more about Safer Places Network and register yourself to assist police investigations, visit <a href="https://saferplaces.com.au/">saferplaces.com.au</a>.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AustralianTrueCrimePodcast">You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.</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>
<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>
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: Dave Bartlett
Executive Producer/Editor:&nbsp;Matthew Tankard
 GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at <a href="mailto:AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com">AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com</a><a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/"> </a> Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.</a>

Shortcut: Are Our Shopping Centres Becoming Unsafe?

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From violent incidents involving teenagers to increasing aggression towards retail workers, are our shopping centres becoming unsafe?

Former police officer and founder of Safer Places Network, Dave Bartlett, joins Meshel to discuss what's happening and what can be done about it.

To learn more about Safer Places Network and register yourself to assist police investigations, visit saferplaces.com.au.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

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.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

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: Dave Bartlett

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

From violent incidents involving teenagers to increasing aggression towards retail workers, are our shopping centres becoming unsafe?
Former police officer and founder of Safer Places Network, Dave Bartlett, joins Meshel to discuss what's happening and what can be done about it.
To learn more about Safer Places Network and register yourself to assist police investigations, visit <a href="https://saferplaces.com.au/">saferplaces.com.au</a>.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AustralianTrueCrimePodcast">You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.</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>
<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>
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: Dave Bartlett
Executive Producer/Editor:&nbsp;Matthew Tankard
 GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at <a href="mailto:AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com">AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com</a><a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/"> </a> Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.</a>

Are Our Shopping Centres Becoming Unsafe?

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In 2019, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe in the remote community of Yuendumu. Rolfe was later charged with murder and acquitted in 2022.

Filmmaker Darren Dale joins us to discuss his documentary series 2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback, which explores the shooting, its aftermath and the impact on Kumanjayi's family and community.å

The series is available to stream on SBS On Demand from 10 November.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program contains images of a person who has passed away.

ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

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.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

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

Guests: Darren Dale

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

In 2019, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe in the remote community of Yuendumu. Rolfe was later charged with murder and acquitted in 2022.
Filmmaker Darren Dale joins us to discuss his documentary series 2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback, which explores the shooting, its aftermath and the impact on Kumanjayi's family and community.&aring;
The series is available to stream on SBS On Demand from 10 November.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program contains images of a person who has passed away.
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/australian-true-crime-plus/id1892912315">ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AustralianTrueCrimePodcast">You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.</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>
<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>
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>
Guests:&nbsp;Darren Dale
Executive Producer/Editor:&nbsp;Matthew Tankard
 GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at <a href="mailto:AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com">AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com</a><a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/"> </a> Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.</a>

The Police Shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

In 2019, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe in the remote community of Yuendumu. Rolfe was later charged with murder and acquitted in 2022.

Filmmaker Darren Dale joins us to discuss his documentary series 2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback, which explores the shooting, its aftermath and the impact on Kumanjayi's family and community.

The series is available to stream on SBS On Demand from 10 November.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

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.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

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

Guests: Darren Dale

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It&rsquo;s a shortened version of this week&rsquo;s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
In 2019, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe in the remote community of Yuendumu. Rolfe was later charged with murder and acquitted in 2022.
Filmmaker Darren Dale joins us to discuss his documentary series 2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback, which explores the shooting, its aftermath and the impact on Kumanjayi's family and community.
The series is available to stream on SBS On Demand from 10 November.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AustralianTrueCrimePodcast">You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.</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>
<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>
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>
Guests:&nbsp;Darren Dale
Executive Producer/Editor:&nbsp;Matthew Tankard
 GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at <a href="mailto:AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com">AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com</a><a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/"> </a> Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.</a>

Shortcut: The Police Shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
The new iOS feature that could help stop the spreading of child abuse material
Documentary recommendation: Believe in Magic: The Mother of All Cons
An interview with Lynden Blake from the "That's So Criminal" podcast about botched executions

Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

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.

Host: Meshel Laurie

Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis

Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard

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


GET IN TOUCH:

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
<ul>
<li>The new iOS feature that could help stop the spreading of child abuse material</li>
<li>Documentary recommendation: Believe in Magic: The Mother of All Cons</li>
<li>An interview with Lynden Blake from the "That's So Criminal" podcast about botched executions</li>
</ul>
Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone&rsquo;s talking about.
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline 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>
Host:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meshel_laurie/?hl=en">Meshel Laurie</a>
Producer/Co-host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rubybartziss/">Ruby Bartzis</a>
Editor/Co-host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matthewtankardvevo/">Matthew Tankard</a>
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
 GET IN TOUCH:<a href="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

True Crime Tonight: The Mother of All Cons

In 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital punishment in America.

Investigative reporter and That's So Criminal podcast host Lynden Blake joins us to unpack the case and the wider controversy surrounding executions in the US.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

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.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

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

Producer: Ruby Bartzis

Guest: Lynden Blake

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

In 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital punishment in America.
Investigative reporter and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/thats-so-criminal/id1608813115">That's So Criminal podcast</a> host Lynden Blake joins us to unpack the case and the wider controversy surrounding executions in the US.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AustralianTrueCrimePodcast">You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.</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>
<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>
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>
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Guest: Lynden Blake
Executive Producer/Editor:&nbsp;Matthew Tankard
 GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at <a href="mailto:AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com">AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com</a><a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/"> </a> Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.</a>

Christa Pike and America's Death Penalty Problem - ATC International

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

In 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital punishment in America.

Investigative reporter and That's So Criminal podcast host Lynden Blake joins us to unpack the case and the wider controversy surrounding executions in the US.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

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.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

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

Producer: Ruby Bartzis

Guest: Lynden Blake

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It&rsquo;s a shortened version of this week&rsquo;s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
In 1995, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Three decades later, Pike survived a botched lethal injection, raising serious questions about capital punishment in America.
Investigative reporter and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/thats-so-criminal/id1608813115">That's So Criminal podcast</a> host Lynden Blake joins us to unpack the case and the wider controversy surrounding executions in the US.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AustralianTrueCrimePodcast">You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.</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>
<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>
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>
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Guest: Lynden Blake
Executive Producer/Editor:&nbsp;Matthew Tankard
 GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at <a href="mailto:AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com">AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com</a><a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/"> </a> Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.</a>

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Decades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt.

As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins returns with new allegations that raise questions about his offending history. She's joined by Kaye Anderson, whose sons attended the hostel and who shares the heartbreaking impact McKenna's crimes have had on her family.

ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.

Contact your representatives

For listeners wishing to raise concerns about the potential release of Dennis McKenna, we encourage you to contact the following Western Australian representatives:


Premier Roger Cook:wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au


Attorney General Dr Tony Buti:Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au


Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas:leader.zempilas@loop.wa.gov.au

We recommend listening to our first episode on this case "The House of Horrors in Katanning" if you haven't already.

You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

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.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

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

Guests: Maggie Dawkins and Kaye Anderson

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

Decades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt.
As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins returns with new allegations that raise questions about his offending history. She's joined by Kaye Anderson, whose sons attended the hostel and who shares the heartbreaking impact McKenna's crimes have had on her family.
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/australian-true-crime-plus/id1892912315">ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.</a>
Contact your representatives
For listeners wishing to raise concerns about the potential release of Dennis McKenna, we encourage you to contact the following Western Australian representatives:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
Premier Roger Cook: <a href="mailto:wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au">wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au</a>
</li>
<li>
Attorney General Dr Tony Buti: <a href="mailto:Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au">Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au</a>
</li>
<li>
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas: <a href="mailto:leader.zempilas@loop.wa.gov.au">leader.zempilas@loop.wa.gov.au</a>
</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/australian-true-crime/id1217681421?i=1000789373000">We recommend listening to our first episode on this case "The House of Horrors in Katanning" if you haven't already.</a>
<a href="https://www.dymocks.com.au/to-be-believed-by-maggie-dawkins-9781923388734">You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here.</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AustralianTrueCrimePodcast">You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.</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>
<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>
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>
Guests:&nbsp;Maggie Dawkins and Kaye Anderson
Executive Producer/Editor:&nbsp;Matthew Tankard
 GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at <a href="mailto:AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com">AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com</a><a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/"> </a> Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.</a>

The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

Decades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt.

As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins returns with new allegations that raise questions about his offending history. She's joined by Kaye Anderson, whose sons attended the hostel and who shares the heartbreaking impact McKenna's crimes have had on her family.

ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.

Contact your representatives

For listeners wishing to raise concerns about the potential release of Dennis McKenna, we encourage you to contact the following Western Australian representatives:


Premier Roger Cook:wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au


Attorney General Dr Tony Buti:Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au


Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas:leader.zempilas@loop.wa.gov.au

We recommend listening to our first episode on this case "The House of Horrors in Katanning" if you haven't already.

You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

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.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

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

Guests: Maggie Dawkins and Kaye Anderson

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It&rsquo;s a shortened version of this week&rsquo;s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Decades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt.
As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins returns with new allegations that raise questions about his offending history. She's joined by Kaye Anderson, whose sons attended the hostel and who shares the heartbreaking impact McKenna's crimes have had on her family.
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/australian-true-crime-plus/id1892912315">ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.</a>
Contact your representatives
For listeners wishing to raise concerns about the potential release of Dennis McKenna, we encourage you to contact the following Western Australian representatives:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
Premier Roger Cook: <a href="mailto:wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au">wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au</a>
</li>
<li>
Attorney General Dr Tony Buti: <a href="mailto:Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au">Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au</a>
</li>
<li>
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas: <a href="mailto:leader.zempilas@loop.wa.gov.au">leader.zempilas@loop.wa.gov.au</a>
</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/australian-true-crime/id1217681421?i=1000789373000">We recommend listening to our first episode on this case "The House of Horrors in Katanning" if you haven't already.</a>
<a href="https://www.dymocks.com.au/to-be-believed-by-maggie-dawkins-9781923388734">You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here.</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AustralianTrueCrimePodcast">You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.</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>
<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>
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>
Guests:&nbsp;Maggie Dawkins and Kaye Anderson
Executive Producer/Editor:&nbsp;Matthew Tankard
 GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at <a href="mailto:AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com">AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com</a><a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/"> </a> Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.</a>

Shortcut: The Devastating Legacy of Dennis McKenna's Crimes

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
This month in true crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australian and Australian Murder podcasts
"Primetime" movie review
Ruby interviews Collien Fernandes about her experience of being targeted by a deepfake impersonation

Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.

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.

Host: Meshel Laurie

Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis

Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard

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


GET IN TOUCH:

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
<ul>
<li>This month in true crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australian and Australian Murder podcasts</li>
<li>"Primetime" movie review</li>
<li>Ruby interviews Collien Fernandes about her experience of being targeted by a deepfake impersonation</li>
</ul>
Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone&rsquo;s talking about.
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline 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>
Host:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meshel_laurie/?hl=en">Meshel Laurie</a>
Producer/Co-host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rubybartziss/">Ruby Bartzis</a>
Editor/Co-host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matthewtankardvevo/">Matthew Tankard</a>
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
 GET IN TOUCH:<a href="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

True Crime Tonight: The Story Behind "Primetime"

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.

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