On Friday March 9, 2011, a suitcase was found in a canal next to Meadowbank Park, located about 30 minutes from Sydney’s central business district.

Inside it, was the body of Tosha Thakkar, a 24-year-old student, who had been living in a boarding house in Croydon for six months. 

Her boyfriend, Ali Syed had reported her missing two days prior, after she failed to meet him for lunch. When he went to her Elvin St address, her room was in disarray, and he noticed that her nightdress was missing. 

Author and Associate Editor of the Good Weekend, Greg Callaghan, talks us through the day Tosha Thakkar lost her life at the hands of the man who lived beside her; Daniel Stani-Reginald. His feature ‘My Neighbour My Killer’ was published in 2014 in the Good Weekend as well as The Sydney Morning Herald. 

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GUEST: Greg Callaghan

HOST: Jessie Stephens

PRODUCER: Elise Cooper

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On Friday March 9, 2011, a suitcase was found in a canal next to Meadowbank Park, located about 30 minutes from Sydney&rsquo;s central business district.
Inside it, was the body of Tosha Thakkar, a 24-year-old student, who had been living in a boarding house in Croydon for six months.&nbsp;
Her boyfriend, Ali Syed had reported her missing two days prior, after she failed to meet him for lunch. When he went to her Elvin St address, her room was in disarray, and he noticed that her nightdress was missing.&nbsp;
Author and Associate Editor of the Good Weekend, Greg Callaghan, talks us through the day Tosha Thakkar lost her life at the hands of the man who lived beside her; Daniel Stani-Reginald. His feature &lsquo;My Neighbour My Killer&rsquo; was published in 2014 in the <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/my-neighbour-my-killer-20140303-33ul6.html">Good Weekend</a> as well as <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/my-neighbour-my-killer-20140303-33ul6.html">The Sydney Morning Herald</a>.&nbsp;
If this episode brings up any issues for you please reach out to the National Sexual Assault and Family Violence Hotline on 1800 RESPECT, that&rsquo;s 1800 737 732.
GUEST: Greg Callaghan
HOST: Jessie Stephens
PRODUCER: Elise Cooper
RESEARCH
<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/my-neighbour-my-killer-20140303-33ul6.html">'My Neighbour My Killer',</a> Greg Callaghan for Fairfax Press <a href="https://bit.ly/2Cn6bIc">https://bit.ly/2Cn6bIc</a>&nbsp;
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Killed By The Man Next Door: The Murder Of Tosha Thakkar

In 1994, the body of 26-year-old Anthea Bradshaw was found on the floor of the apartment her husband Jeff Hall was living in just three months after their wedding day. 

So why did it take four years after her death for Anthea's family to find out that her husband was not only an official suspect - but the only suspect - in her murder?

Nine Senior Reporter Ben Avery is on a mission to uncover what really happened to the Adelaide teacher, in a new podcast called The Anthea Bradshaw mystery.

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Host: Gemma Bath

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

In 1994, the body of 26-year-old Anthea Bradshaw was found on the floor of the apartment her husband Jeff Hall was living in just three months after their wedding day. 
So why did it take four years after her death for Anthea's family to find out that her husband was not only an official suspect - but the only suspect - in her murder?
Nine Senior Reporter Ben Avery is on a mission to uncover what really happened to the Adelaide teacher, in a new podcast called The Anthea Bradshaw mystery.
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Guest: 9News reporter and host of podcast Just Married: The Anthea Bradshaw Mystery, Ben Avery
Host: Gemma Bath
Executive Producer: Liv Proud
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Three Months After Her Wedding, Anthea Bradshaw Was Murdered

Thomas Crooks managed to send eight bullets flying in 26 seconds, before he was shot dead by secret service agents.

He missed his target Donald Trump, but managed to draw blood - grazing the former president’s right ear with a bullet.

Now, as more details emerge, Host of ABC podcast If You're Listening? Matt Bevan joins us to delve into the details of the crime, the shooter, and the aftermath that we might have missed. 

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Host: Gemma Bath

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Thomas Crooks managed to send eight bullets flying in 26 seconds, before he was shot dead by secret service agents.
He missed his target Donald Trump, but managed to draw blood - grazing the former president’s right ear with a bullet.
Now, as more details emerge, Host of ABC podcast If You're Listening? Matt Bevan joins us to delve into the details of the crime, the shooter, and the aftermath that we might have missed. 
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Guest: Host of ABC podcast If You're Listening? Matt Bevan
Host: Gemma Bath
Executive Producer: Liv Proud
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The Real Story Behind The Attempted Assassination Of Donald Trump

On December 12, 2022, Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold were killed in the line of duty.

A neighbour, Alan Dare, also died that day. As did the three people who were firing at them.

But there are still many unanswered questions from that night, which will be examined when an inquest gets underway at the end of this month.

9News presenter and host of podcast The Ultimate Sacrifice, Melissa Downes, joins us to discuss the deadliest shooting in Queensland Police history.

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Guest: 9News presenter and host of podcast The Ultimate Sacrifice, Melissa Downes

Host: Gemma Bath

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

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If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

On December 12, 2022, Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold were killed in the line of duty.
A neighbour, Alan Dare, also died that day. As did the three people who were firing at them.
But there are still many unanswered questions from that night, which will be examined when an inquest gets underway at the end of this month.
9News presenter and host of podcast The Ultimate Sacrifice, Melissa Downes, joins us to discuss the deadliest shooting in Queensland Police history.
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Guest: 9News presenter and host of podcast The Ultimate Sacrifice, Melissa Downes
Host: Gemma Bath
Executive Producer: Liv Proud
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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