It's the most wonderful time of the year... But also rife for crime. 

In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe detail the crimes which escalate during the holiday period, the red flags to be wary of and their top tips for how to stay safe during the festive season.  

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It's the most wonderful time of the year... But also rife for crime. 
In this episode of Motive &amp; Method, Tim and Xanthe detail the crimes which escalate during the holiday period, the red flags to be wary of and their top tips for how to stay safe during the festive season.  
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Follow @motiveandmethod on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/motiveandmethod/">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@motiveandmethod">TikTok</a>.

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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Watch out for crime at Christmas time... 

What's the most bizarre case you've ever worked on? 

Do lie detectors REALLY work? 

Do you ever suffer from Imposter Syndrome? 

In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe answer your burning questions before giving a lookahead at what we can expect to see in the world of crime for 2025. 

What's the most bizarre case you've ever worked on?&nbsp;
Do lie detectors REALLY work?&nbsp;
Do you ever suffer from Imposter Syndrome?&nbsp;
In this episode of Motive &amp; Method, Tim and Xanthe answer your burning questions before giving a lookahead at what we can expect to see in the world of crime for 2025.&nbsp;

Ask The Expert | 2024

In April 2024, the Netflix miniseries 'Baby Reindeer' captured the attention of millions across the world, following the story of a relentless stalker.

For Di McDonald, the series hit too close to home...

In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe discuss the recent statistics around stalking in Australia, before hearing from Di about a customer turned boyfriend turned stalker. 

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In April 2024, the Netflix miniseries 'Baby Reindeer' captured the attention of millions across the world, following the story of a relentless stalker.
For Di McDonald, the series hit too close to home...
In this episode of Motive &amp; Method, Tim and Xanthe discuss the recent statistics around stalking in Australia, before hearing from Di about a customer turned boyfriend turned stalker. 
Want to get involved in the community?
Follow @motiveandmethod on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/motiveandmethod/">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@motiveandmethod">TikTok</a>.

"He could attack at any time"... The woman who was stalked

Tracy Hall thought she’d fallen head over heels with the love of her life… But instead, she’d fallen for an elaborate scam which would cost her entire life savings.

In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe sit down with Tracy as she unpacks her harrowing story, including the exact moment she discovered 'Max Tavita', aka. Hamish McLaren was an international con artist.

Tracy's book, The Last Victim, is available to purchase now.

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Tracy Hall thought she’d fallen head over heels with the love of her life… But instead, she’d fallen for an elaborate scam which would cost her entire life savings.
In this episode of Motive &amp; Method, Tim and Xanthe sit down with Tracy as she unpacks her harrowing story, including the exact moment she discovered 'Max Tavita', aka. Hamish McLaren was an international con artist.
Tracy's book, The Last Victim, is available to purchase now.
Want to get involved in the community?
Follow @motiveandmethod on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/motiveandmethod/">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@motiveandmethod">TikTok</a>.

Watch out for crime at Christmas time...

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