True Crime Story Time

It is fair to say that the death of one teenage boy is a tragedy, it’s heartbreaking and a tremendous loss for all family and friends involved. Now imagine the loss of another teenage boy. What if the second young man was an innocent party in a sick revenge attack? Would it make it a right and just death, one boy for another for the families involved? Would this death now create balance? Is it a fair trade, a life for a life, an eye for an eye. This is Brayden's Story...

William MacDonald was a man of many names. Some he gave himself and some that were given to him. In the early 1960s there was a name given to a man that committed unspeakable acts upon a large number of men, this name was 'The Mutilator'. The man dubbed 'The Mutilator' would soon find himself with a new title one that would stick with him long past his death. Join us for part one of our 2 year anniversary special. This is the story of Australia's First Serial Killer...

This is part two of our 2 year anniversary episode. Join us here for the conclusion of our deep dive into William MacDonald. This is the story of Australia's First Serial Killer truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by MUTANT AUDIO mutantaudio@hotmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com Research Credit: The Mutilator by Paul B Kidd

In this episode we sit down and talk with Adam Shand. An Australian journalist with decades of experience in television, print, online media, and true crime reporting. We have included a list with links to some of his work that we discuss during this episode which we know you will all love. Thanks for listening to our episode, The Story Of Adam Shand. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by MUTANT AUDIO mutantaudio@hotmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC...

For the past three years we have seen Karen Ristevski's name on the news and her bright beautiful smile flashed on our screens. On June 29th 2016 she vanished from her Avondale Heights home. Eight months later a bushwalker discovered her remains at the base of Mount Macedon, left there by her husband of 27 years. This is part one of a two part episode where we share the details of the case as it unfolded. This is Karen's Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by...

This is part two of our first two part episode covering the story of Karen Ristevski. Join us here for the conclusion of this case as it stands today. We plan to share any new developments with you as they occur. This is Karen's Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET https://podcastrocket.net/ Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com Research Credit: laurarichards.co.uk,...

Coogee Beach 1935, saw the residents suffering from the effects of the Great Depression. The owner of the local aquarium, along with his son, took it upon themselves to find a way to bring some life back to the area. The 4 meter shark they captured as the new attraction would bring locals swarming but the shark held a secret that it would soon spill. This is the Shark Arm Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET podcastrocket.net Original music by...

It's 1973 and 24 year old mother Colleen Adams has vanished. Did she really wake up and decided to leave her her husband and children behind one late November morning? Where did she go? As we all know there are three sides to every story. But amazingly with this case, one side was partially uncovered. The truth. A 45 year old cold case solved by persistent and dedicated police work. This is Colleen's Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET...

January 20th 2017 started out just like any other day. A warm summer day, the city of Melbourne was filled with workers, shoppers and tourists. No one knew that this day would be any different. No one knew that this day would not be just like the rest. Well, actually there was one person, one person who knew this day would be one that we would never forget. This is the story of the Bourke Street Tragedy. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET...

The date was set, final preparations were being made and the countdown was on for Stephanie Scott as her wedding was just days away. However, Stephanie would not meet her groom at the end of the aisle. Was it a change of mind or cold feet that would keep her away? Or would the murderous decisions of another take Stephanie away forever? This is Stephanie’s Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and editing by PODCAST ROCKET podcastrocket.net Original music by Gabe Rizza at...

A brand new Australian podcast is out and we wanted you all to know about it! Point Blank : A True Crime Podcast hosted by Adam Payet. Follow the link in the show notes to hear more. You won't be disappointed. https://pointblanktruecrime.podbean.com/

What do you think of when you think of your parents? Providers, protectors, best friend, disciplinarian, supporter, your guidance? These are typical words that would arise when asked that question. But what happens when this is not the response you have when you think of your parents? What if when you think of your parents you think words like manipulative, unkind, greedy or selfish whether these things are true or not. What would happen if your thoughts were blacker and darker than this,...

Australia is a place where men and women have equal rights in the eyes of the law. Our strict gun laws are the envy of many nations where shooting deaths are rampant and our laid back life style is admired far and wide. But what lurks beneath the veneer of our nations friendly smile and sparkling beaches is something far more sinister. Research shows that a woman is killed by her ex or current partner almost every single week in Australia. With the end of every year comes the end of a grim...

Murder. It is the most serious crime and it deserves the most serious punishment. But what if the killer is a child? In this episode we are going to share a story of a very brutal murder, perpetrated by youths. A murder that remains one of the most horrific that you will hear. This is Tracy’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by Chelsea Rizza at KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE...

What makes a criminal? What turns someone from the naïve innocent child into a thrill seeking, money hungry criminal? Is it the home they come from? Or maybe something deep inside them? Could it be a mixture of both? Or something different altogether? It’s something that fascinates us all and this story and its main character will do just that. This is the story of Jody Harris. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by Chelsea Rizza at KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS...

Why wouldn’t you trust your friends? Your best mate? A family friend you have known basically your entire life? It really doesn’t seem to matter does it? How long you have known a person, or how close you may be. The bad man is out there maybe down the dark alley or a seemingly empty park. But why would you need to fear that if you have the people closest to you right by your side? Because it seems any one can hurt you. This is Joshua’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and...

Have you ever done strange things in your sleep? Like said a few things you may be embarrassed by if you were awake? How about sleep waking? Patricia Cogdon was a beautiful young woman, a good daughter, but she has her hands full at times. This is Patricia’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by Chelsea Rizza at KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris...

Louise O'Brien was 18 years old. She was a slight, strawberry blonde girl with her whole future ahead of her. She had plans. A sweet girl, a good friend, who deserved much, much better than the hand she was dealt. She wanted a life far better than the one she found herself in. She wanted a home where she felt safe, and loved. A home nothing like the nightmare she was unable to just wake up from. This is Louise’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by Chelsea...

All murders are heinous. They are painful and confusing and terrifying. But there is nothing more painful than losing a child. There is nothing more confusing than when someone takes a child’s life away. And there is nothing more terrifying than when it’s their parent that does it. When one parent kills their child to hurt the other, taking advantage of their son or daughters innocence and trust. Taking them away from all of us, from everything. Darcey was only days away from turning 5,...

Malcolm Naden was a fugitive, living rough in the bush and alluding the authorities for years. You won’t really hear a lot about the story of two young women who were brutally ripped from their lives, their families, their children, when they were murdered by Malcolm. This is Lateesha and Kristy’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Editing and production by Chelsea Rizza at KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE...