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

He’s sat face-to-face with some of the world’s most dangerous killers. And what they’ve told him is chilling. 
From hunting serial predators across American highways to raiding notorious cults and interviewing religiously obsessed killers, veteran investigator and profiler Mike King has spent decades getting inside the minds of some of the world’s most dangerous criminals. 

In this episode, he reveals how geography, victim profiling and behavioural clues can expose a predator’s hunting ground.  Plus, how he became involved in the cold case Brisbane murder of Betty Shanks, and the extraordinary phone call Mike received from a man claiming to know who killed her. 

Tim & Xanthe recorded this episode ahead of Mike King’s Australian tour: ‘The Psychology of Cults’. Get your tickets here: Click this link

He&rsquo;s sat face-to-face with some of the world&rsquo;s most dangerous killers. And what they&rsquo;ve told him is chilling. From hunting serial predators across American highways to raiding notorious cults and interviewing religiously obsessed killers, veteran investigator and profiler Mike King has spent decades getting inside the minds of some of the world&rsquo;s most dangerous criminals.&nbsp;
In this episode, he reveals how geography, victim profiling and behavioural clues can expose a predator&rsquo;s hunting ground.&nbsp; Plus, how he became involved in the cold case Brisbane murder of Betty Shanks, and the extraordinary phone call Mike received from a man claiming to know who killed her.&nbsp;
Tim &amp; Xanthe recorded this episode ahead of Mike King&rsquo;s Australian tour: &lsquo;The Psychology of Cults&rsquo;. Get your tickets here:<a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=UMBPSYCL26"> Click this link</a>

Facing Evil:  Serial Killers and Cults with Mike King

In the second part of our conversation with former High Court Justice Michael Kirby, he takes us beyond Australia’s courtrooms and into some of the biggest challenges facing the world. 

From his work investigating human rights abuses in North Korea to fighting the stigma surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic. He also explains why AI must never replace human judgement, why Australia needs a national charter of human rights, and why he believes world leaders need to recognise just how precious and fragile our planet is. 

Justice Kirby shares the profound influence of his partner, Johan Van Vloten, and the love and support that’s shaped his life and career. When asked to preserve just one piece of writing from his extraordinary career, Kirby’s answer is surprisingly simple: a one-page message about love.

In the second part of our conversation with former High Court Justice Michael Kirby, he takes us beyond Australia&rsquo;s courtrooms and into some of the biggest challenges facing the world.&nbsp;
From his work investigating human rights abuses in North Korea to fighting the stigma surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic. He also explains why AI must never replace human judgement, why Australia needs a national charter of human rights, and why he believes world leaders need to recognise just how precious and fragile our planet is.&nbsp;
Justice Kirby shares the profound influence of his partner, Johan Van Vloten, and the love and support that&rsquo;s shaped his life and career. When asked to preserve just one piece of writing from his extraordinary career, Kirby&rsquo;s answer is surprisingly simple: a one-page message about love.

VIP EPISODE pt2: Michael Kirby on Humanity, Love & The Future of Justice 

Former High Court Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG is one of Australia’s most influential legal minds. During his 13 years on the High Court he stood at the centre of some of the nation’s most significant human rights battles.

In the first part of this very special interview with Tim & Xanthe, Justice Kirby shares how his family, schooling and experience as a gay man shaped his understanding of justice, equality and human rights. 

He reflects on his involvement in several major Australian wrongful conviction cases -  Kathleen Folbigg case and  Andrew Mallard - and explains why Australia desperately needs an independent criminal case review.

Known as the Great Dissenter, Justice Kirby’s career was defined by his willingness to stand alone. This is a remarkable conversation about challenging authority, standing by your convictions and recognising that even the highest courts can get things wrong. 

Former High Court Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG is one of Australia&rsquo;s most influential legal minds. During his 13 years on the High Court he stood at the centre of some of the nation&rsquo;s most significant human rights battles.
In the first part of this very special interview with Tim &amp; Xanthe, Justice Kirby shares how his family, schooling and experience as a gay man shaped his understanding of justice, equality and human rights.&nbsp;
He reflects on his involvement in several major Australian wrongful conviction cases -&nbsp; Kathleen Folbigg case and&nbsp; Andrew Mallard - and explains why Australia desperately needs an independent criminal case review.
Known as the Great Dissenter, Justice Kirby&rsquo;s career was defined by his willingness to stand alone. This is a remarkable conversation about challenging authority, standing by your convictions and recognising that even the highest courts can get things wrong.&nbsp;

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