My Sister's Secrets
My Sister's Secrets
Virginia Tapscott is on a quest to uncover her family’s darkest truth - and shine a light on the secrets in all our families. This gripping new investigative podcast is created by Tapscott and journalist Steve Jackson, and brought to you by The Australian. Proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.Social links:
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Introducing Dear Rachelle
For two decades, the family of murdered 23-year-old woman Rachelle Childs have fought for answers. Though her killer is still at large, they believe her case case can be solved. Dear Rachelle is hosted and investigated by journalist Ashlea Hansen, together with retired detective and cold case spe…
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Building a case
Virginia and Steve find out exactly what it takes to hold sexual predators accountable in a court of law.
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From The Front: Virginia Tapscott on a journalist's dilemma
A special episode of our daily news podcast The Front, featuring Virginia Tapscott with some award news. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presente…
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Abusers and the abused
Most discussions around sexual violence centre on the victim. What if the solution lies in better understanding the predator?
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Breakthrough
Another victim comes forward with crucial new information that supports Alex’s story.
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Girl with a Halo
Alex’s death remains shrouded in mystery. This episode retraces her final days.
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Confessions
How people around Virginia reacted to her disclosures of sexual abuse defined the course of her recovery. What does it sound like to tell one of your darkest secrets?
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A deadly spiral
Alex was loved - and intensely alive. We meet her friends and the man who wanted to spend his life with her, and hear how her trauma bubbled to the surface.
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Torn Apart
What happens when you expose sex offenders within your own family? Virginia and Steve find out how far people will go to bury the truth.
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