What drives lone actors to carry out mass casualty attacks? And could understanding them be the key to preventing the next tragedy? This week, Forensic Psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks joins Tim & Xanthe to unpack the research in his new book -  ‘Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors’ - exposing surprising truths behind their motives and methods. From hidden warning signs to chilling case studies, he dissects what really sets these individuals apart.

What drives lone actors to carry out mass casualty attacks? And could understanding them be the key to preventing the next tragedy?&nbsp;This week, Forensic Psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks joins Tim &amp; Xanthe to unpack the research in his new book -&nbsp; &lsquo;Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors&rsquo; - exposing surprising truths behind their motives and methods. From hidden warning signs to chilling case studies, he dissects what really sets these individuals apart.

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 Rise of Lone Actors with Dr Nathan Brooks

The disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont has become one of the most troubling and fast-moving investigations in the country. The case that began as a desperate search in remote South Australia has since shifted into a major crime investigation. This episode, Tim & Xanthe discuss the key developments and turning points, and what detectives are saying now about their direction and their suspect. It's a case still unfolding with updates released literally as we record this episode, so by the time you're listening, the story may have already changed. 

The disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont has become one of the most troubling and fast-moving investigations in the country. The case that began as a desperate search in remote South Australia has since shifted into a major crime investigation. This episode, Tim &amp; Xanthe discuss the key developments and turning points, and what detectives are saying now about their direction and their suspect. It's a case still unfolding with updates released literally as we record this episode, so by the time you're listening, the story may have already changed.&nbsp;

What Happened To Gus Lamont?

At the time this episode is released, Julian Ingram is one of the most wanted men in Australia. 
A major manhunt was launched in regional NSW after Ingram allegedly shot and killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend, her new partner and her aunt before fleeing the scene. 
As revelations emerge of his criminal history and recent release on bail, serious questions are being asked about risk assessment, firearm access and systemic failures. We break down what is known so far - and why this case is resonating far beyond one small community.

At the time this episode is released, Julian Ingram is one of the most wanted men in Australia.&nbsp; A major manhunt was launched in regional NSW after Ingram allegedly shot and killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend, her new partner and her aunt before fleeing the scene.&nbsp; As revelations emerge of his criminal history and recent release on bail, serious questions are being asked about risk assessment, firearm access and systemic failures. We break down what is known so far - and why this case is resonating far beyond one small community.

Julian Ingram: Wanted For Murder

When the remains of an infant were uncovered in a Sydney backyard, it was just the start of a dark and twisted scandal that shocked colonial Australia. As police uncovered over a dozen more infant remains, the secret world of Sarah and John Makin’s baby-farming operation came into view. 
In this episode we’re joined by author of ‘The Baby Farmers’, Dr Annie Cossens, to dissect what really happened and how baby farming thrived in an era when young women and unmarried mothers had nowhere to turn - and society looked the other way.

Find more information on Dr Annie Cossins' books at the links below:
The Baby Farmers
Female Criminality: Infanticide, Moral Panics and the Female Body


 

 

When the remains of an infant were uncovered in a Sydney backyard, it was just the start of a dark and twisted scandal that shocked colonial Australia. As police uncovered over a dozen more infant remains, the secret world of Sarah and John Makin&rsquo;s baby-farming operation came into view. In this episode we&rsquo;re joined by author of &lsquo;The Baby Farmers&rsquo;, Dr Annie Cossens, to dissect what really happened and how baby farming thrived in an era when young women and unmarried mothers had nowhere to turn - and society looked the other way.
Find more information on Dr Annie Cossins' books at the links below: <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Annie-Cossins-Baby-Farmers-9781743314012">The Baby Farmers</a> <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/female-criminality-annie-cossins/book/9781137299413.html?srsltid=AfmBOopDRvsr_gP8PQ_px6UJw4EgQoltfHgRp2P6Jcqt0VdBb-Ds0jnu">Female Criminality: Infanticide, Moral Panics and the Female Body</a> 
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