This episode, Tim and Xanthe dive into the world of 'catfishing' and explore a truly shocking catfish saga in the United States that’s been unravelled in a new Netflix documentary. When a teenage couple were viciously and relentlessly cyberbullied and tormented, suspicion spread through their school and chaos engulfed the small town. The FBI joined the hunt for the catfish, eventually uncovering the disturbing truth. 

This episode, Tim and Xanthe dive into the world of 'catfishing' and explore a truly shocking catfish saga in the United States that&rsquo;s been unravelled in a new Netflix documentary. When a teenage couple were viciously and relentlessly cyberbullied and tormented, suspicion spread through their school and chaos engulfed the small town. The FBI joined the hunt for the catfish, eventually uncovering the disturbing truth.&nbsp;

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.

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The Highschool Catfish

Around the world disturbing cases have emerged from behind the walls of hospitals and aged care homes of nurses and healthcare workers using their caregiving role as a cover for murder. This episode explores how these killers manipulate trust, vulnerability and medical authority to hide their crimes in plain sight. Tim and Xanthe delve into the darkest side of professions built on compassion, and analyses the disturbing psychology that turns caregivers into killers.

Around the world disturbing cases have emerged from behind the walls of hospitals and aged care homes of nurses and healthcare workers using their caregiving role as a cover for murder. This episode explores how these killers manipulate trust, vulnerability and medical authority to hide their crimes in plain sight. Tim and Xanthe delve into the darkest side of professions built on compassion, and analyses the disturbing psychology that turns caregivers into killers.

Murderous Medics: When Caretakers Become Killers

Have innocent mums and dads been jailed for a crime they never committed? That’s the question at the crux of a major new investigation into Shaken Baby Syndrome. In this episode, investigative journalist and host of the podcast ‘Diagnosing Murder’, Michael Bachelard joins us to dissect the science, flaws and potential miscarriages of justice he’s uncovered.

Listen to Diagnosing Murder here

Have innocent mums and dads been jailed for a crime they never committed? That&rsquo;s the question at the crux of a major new investigation into Shaken Baby Syndrome. In this episode, investigative journalist and host of the podcast &lsquo;Diagnosing Murder&rsquo;, Michael Bachelard joins us to dissect the science, flaws and potential miscarriages of justice he&rsquo;s uncovered.
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/diagnosing-murder/id1843555473">Listen to Diagnosing Murder here</a>

Diagnosis On Trial: Are Innocent Parents Being Jailed?

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.

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