In this bonus episode, host Michael Bachelard sits down with criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro for an in-depth conversation on their podcast Motive&Method. Together, they share their expert insights and unpack the investigation behind Diagnosing Murder, exploring challenges and revelations that shaped the podcast.

In this bonus episode, host Michael Bachelard sits down with criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro for an in-depth conversation on their podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/motive-method/id1676882162">Motive&amp;Method</a>. Together, they share their expert insights and unpack the investigation behind&nbsp;Diagnosing Murder, exploring challenges and revelations that shaped the podcast.

Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

Motive &amp; Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

Motive & Method

Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Weston and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

Motive &amp; Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Weston and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history&rsquo;s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

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For decades, families in Australia and overseas, have been accused of one of the worst crimes imaginable. Diagnosing Murder is an investigative podcast about parents who've had their children taken away, sat in the dock and even done time in prison. All for something they insist they didn't do – shake their baby. Can we trust the science behind shaken baby syndrome? Or are innocent people being locked up for a crime they never committed? 

For decades, families in Australia and overseas, have been accused of one of the worst crimes imaginable. Diagnosing Murder is an investigative podcast about parents who've had their children taken away, sat in the dock and even done time in prison. All for something they insist they didn't do &ndash; shake their baby. Can we trust the science behind shaken baby syndrome? Or are innocent people being locked up for a crime they never committed?&nbsp;

Diagnosing Murder

Crimes for clicks, shares and online status - In this episode, Tim and Xanthe unpack the  dangerous new phenomenon “crimefluencing”. Australia’s top cop recently highlighted this “new and disturbing front in traditional gender-based violence” - with young people being drawn into online networks that encourage everything from petty offending to serious violence and exploitation. From livestreamed assaults to the coercion of vulnerable teenage girls, this episode explores how social media has gamified criminal behaviour.

WATCH OUR FULL VIDEO EPISODES ON YOUTUBE AT 'CRIME CENTRAL AUSTRALIA'. 
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Crimes for clicks, shares and online status - In this episode, Tim and Xanthe unpack the&nbsp; dangerous new phenomenon &ldquo;crimefluencing&rdquo;. Australia&rsquo;s top cop recently highlighted this &ldquo;new and disturbing front in traditional gender-based violence&rdquo; - with young people being drawn into online networks that encourage everything from petty offending to serious violence and exploitation. From livestreamed assaults to the coercion of vulnerable teenage girls, this episode explores how social media has gamified criminal behaviour.
WATCH OUR FULL VIDEO EPISODES ON YOUTUBE AT <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd4keIp9WCGccovBQGInKfw">'CRIME CENTRAL AUSTRALIA'</a>.&nbsp; Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/motiveandmethod/">@Motive&amp;Method</a>

Youth Crime & 'Crimefluencing': Clicks, Clout & Coercion

In December 2017, two young men took off on a drug-fuelled roadtrip to spend New Year's Eve in Cairns. One made it to the party - the other was never seen again. Now a shocking development could see this case finally solved.

In the final episode of this special series for Outback Murder Highway, investigative journalist Amelia Oberhardt dissects the mysterious disappearance of 22-year-old Jayden Penno-Tompsett who vanished in a tiny town off the Flinders Highway. The coroner ruled out foul play - but Jayden’s mum isn’t convinced and hired a private investigator to find new evidence. 

You can watch the Outback Murder Highway TV documentary series 8.30pm Wednesday on Channel 9  from April 22 to May 13.
Or watch anytime here - on 9Now.

In December 2017, two young men took off on a drug-fuelled roadtrip to spend New Year's Eve in Cairns. One made it to the party - the other was never seen again. Now a shocking development could see this case finally solved.
In the final episode of this special series for&nbsp;Outback Murder Highway, investigative journalist Amelia Oberhardt dissects the mysterious disappearance of 22-year-old Jayden Penno-Tompsett who vanished in a tiny town off the Flinders Highway. The coroner ruled out foul play - but Jayden&rsquo;s mum isn&rsquo;t convinced and hired a private investigator to find new evidence.&nbsp;
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You can watch the Outback Murder Highway TV documentary series 8.30pm Wednesday on Channel 9&nbsp; from April 22 to May 13. <a href="https://www.9now.com.au/outback-murder-highway">Or watch anytime here - on 9Now.</a>

Breakthrough: Body Found In Search for Jayden Penno-Tompsett

More than three decades after 12-year-old Leanne Holland was murdered in Ipswich, her case remains one of Australia’s most controversial unsolved killings. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe speak with former police officer turned private investigator Graeme Crowley, whose relentless investigation helped trigger a new coronial inquiry into the case. They unpack the disappearance and murder of Leanne, the quashed conviction of her sister’s boyfriend Graham Stafford and the unanswered questions that have haunted the case for 35 years. 

Graeme reveals the new witness sightings, alternative suspects and investigative findings he believes could finally lead to the truth. As authorities prepare to re-examine the evidence once again, this episode explores how one of Queensland’s most contested murder cases is far from over.

You can listen to Graeme's podcast 'Who Killed Leanne Holland' here.

WATCH OUR FULL VIDEO EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: 'CRIME CENTRAL AUSTRALIA'. 
Follow us on Instagram @Motive&Method

More than three decades after 12-year-old Leanne Holland was murdered in Ipswich, her case remains one of Australia&rsquo;s most controversial unsolved killings. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe speak with former police officer turned private investigator Graeme Crowley, whose relentless investigation helped trigger a new coronial inquiry into the case. They unpack the disappearance and murder of Leanne, the quashed conviction of her sister&rsquo;s boyfriend Graham Stafford and the unanswered questions that have haunted the case for 35 years.&nbsp;
Graeme reveals the new witness sightings, alternative suspects and investigative findings he believes could finally lead to the truth. As authorities prepare to re-examine the evidence once again, this episode explores how one of Queensland&rsquo;s most contested murder cases is far from over.
You can listen to Graeme's podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/who-killed-leanne-holland/id1504774944">'Who Killed Leanne Holland' here.</a>
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WATCH OUR FULL VIDEO EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd4keIp9WCGccovBQGInKfw">'CRIME CENTRAL AUSTRALIA'</a>.&nbsp; Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/motiveandmethod/">@Motive&amp;Method</a>

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