Episodes

  • Shortcut: Strange Investigations with Charlie Bezzina
    Feb 15 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.

    We’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most unpredictable investigations from his decades with Victoria Police.

    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.

    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: Charlie Bezzina

    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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    18 mins
  • Strange Investigations with Charlie Bezzina
    Feb 15 2026

    We’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most unpredictable investigations from his decades with Victoria Police.

    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.

    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: Charlie Bezzina

    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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    42 mins
  • Charlie Bezzina - The First Man on the Scene
    Feb 11 2026

    This is a re-issue of our very first episode of Australian True Crime.

    Next week, we’re uploading a brand new episode with Charlie Bezzina, and to celebrate Australian True Crime moving to the iHeart network, we wanted to take a step back to where it all began.

    Subscribe to our Youtube Channel here.

    oin 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.

    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


    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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    42 mins
  • Shortcut: Father, Teacher, Child Killer
    Feb 9 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.

    Ten-year-olds Louise Bell and Michael Black were abducted from their bedrooms in South Australia, years apart, before police uncovered the truth about a trusted teacher who was hiding a double life of extreme violence.

    An innocent man was wrongly accused along the way, and investigators were left asking whether there may have been other victims linked to the case.

    Our guest is Michael Madigan, author of Father, Teacher, Child Killer.

    You can purchase your copy of Father, Teacher, Child Killer 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.

    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: Michael Madigan

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

    This episode contains extra content from Seven West Media.


    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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    20 mins
  • Father, Teacher, Child Killer
    Feb 8 2026

    Ten-year-olds Louise Bell and Michael Black were abducted from their bedrooms in South Australia, years apart, before police uncovered the truth about a trusted teacher who was hiding a double life of extreme violence.

    An innocent man was wrongly accused along the way, and investigators were left asking whether there may have been other victims linked to the case.

    Our guest is Michael Madigan, author of Father, Teacher, Child Killer.

    You can purchase your copy of Father, Teacher, Child Killer 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.

    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: Michael Madigan

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

    This episode contains extra content from Seven West Media.


    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 1 min
  • Shortcut: The Hollywood Manager Who Stole Millions - ATC International
    Feb 4 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.

    For this episode of ATC International, we're joined by Jonathan Todd Schwartz.

    Jonathan was a leading entertainment manager when he embezzled money from his superstar clients to feed his addictions.

    And when I say superstar, I'm not exaggerating. Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Linkin Park and Alanis Morissette were just some of the people who trusted him with their money.

    Jonathan has now dedicated his life to supporting others in addiction recovery, and you can visit his Instagram 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.

    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.

    Got a True Crime question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a question by recording a voice message here.

    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

    CREDITS:

    Guest Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on instagram.

    Guest: Jonathan Todd Schwartz

    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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    17 mins
  • The Hollywood Manager Who Stole Millions - ATC International
    Feb 4 2026

    For this episode of ATC International, we're joined by Jonathan Todd Schwartz.

    Jonathan was a leading entertainment manager when he embezzled money from his superstar clients to feed his addictions.

    And when I say superstar, I'm not exaggerating. Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Linkin Park and Alanis Morissette were just some of the people who trusted him with their money.

    Jonathan has now dedicated his life to supporting others in addiction recovery, and you can visit his Instagram 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.

    Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.

    Got a True Crime question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a question by recording a voice message here.

    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

    CREDITS:

    Guest Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on instagram.

    Guest: Jonathan Todd Schwartz

    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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    52 mins
  • Shortcut: My Daughter the Youth Offender
    Feb 2 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.

    Our guest is a foster mother whose daughter has experienced life on both sides of youth crime, as both an offender and a victim.

    For personal and legal reasons, we are not naming our guest or her daughter.

    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.

    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

    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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    16 mins