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Australian True Crime

Australian True Crime

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Summary

Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.

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Episodes
  • The Long Island Serial Killer - ATC International

    The Long Island Serial Killer - ATC International
    May 13 2026

    Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 after investigators linked him to the Long Island Serial Killer case through DNA evidence, burner phones and a renewed task force investigation.

    He pled guilty in April 2026.

    The victims linked to Heuermann include Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack, Sandra Costilla and Karen Vergata.

    In this episode of Australian True Crime International, we’re joined by Shannon McGarvey, host of the LISK podcast and contributor to Peacock’s Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets.

    You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

    Join our Facebook Group here.

    Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

    Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.
    For Support:

    Lifeline on 13 11 14

    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

    Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie

    Guest: Shannon McGarvey

    Producer: Ruby Bartzis

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook

    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Shortcut: The Long Island Serial Killer - ATC International

    Shortcut: The Long Island Serial Killer - ATC International
    May 13 2026

    This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

    Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 after investigators linked him to the Long Island Serial Killer case through DNA evidence, burner phones and a renewed task force investigation.

    He pled guilty in April 2026.

    The victims linked to Heuermann include Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack, Sandra Costilla and Karen Vergata.

    In this episode of Australian True Crime International, we’re joined by Shannon McGarvey, host of the LISK podcast and contributor to Peacock’s Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets.

    You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

    Join our Facebook Group here.

    Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

    Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.
    For Support:

    Lifeline on 13 11 14

    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

    Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie

    Guest: Shannon McGarvey

    Producer: Ruby Bartzis

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook

    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
    Show More Show Less
    16 mins
  • Shortcut: Why Are There So Many Firebombings in Melbourne?

    Shortcut: Why Are There So Many Firebombings in Melbourne?
    May 11 2026

    This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

    Criminologist Dr Xanthe Weston joins us to discuss the current "hospitality wars" terrorising venues across Melbourne.

    ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.

    You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

    Join our Facebook Group here.

    Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

    Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.
    For Support:

    Lifeline on 13 11 14

    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

    Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie

    Guest: Dr. Xanthe Weston

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook

    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
    Show More Show Less
    13 mins
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Disturbing and fabulous....all in the one episode. What a great insight into the depths of the trolling world and those dedicated to make changes

#trollhunter

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The topic was repeated again & again, interrupted by the advertisementfor upcoming shows & I found it boring.

Not My Interest

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was an ok. podcast to listen to at work. but then they started acknowledgement of country.

stopped listening when they started acknowledgement of country

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.