Episodes

  • FORENSICS: The story of Alice Ruggles
    May 7 2024

    Victims of stalking are systematically let down. So, how do the police handle reports of stalking? And what does the research tell us about effective intervention?

    24-year-old Alice Ruggles was stalked and murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Alice did all the recommended things, reporting his dangerous behaviour to the police multiple times. Unfortunately, Alice's story is not a one-off. It's a typical story illustrating the link between coercive control and stalking.

    Join host Kathryn Fox for part 2 of her discussion with forensic psychologist, Professor Troy McEwan from Swinburne University.

    This episode is part 2 of 2.

    To learn more about Alice's story, and the work of the Alice Ruggles trust, head here.

    If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.

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    36 mins
  • DETECTIVES: Cyberbullying
    May 5 2024

    The consequences of online abuse can be fatal, and in the early 2000s, even experts were naive to the dangers of the online world for us, and our kids.

    Yasmin London is a former NSW Police Officer who took on a diverse set of roles in her decade in the force. She tackled the everyday stress of general duties, the diverse crimes of Rosebay in Sydney and the complex and unknown world of cyberbullying in the early days of the internet.

    Yasmin joined host Brent Sanders to talk through her career, and to unpack how her time in the force impacted her motivation for the work she does now.

    This episode contains references to suicide and mens violence against women, if it affected you, the number for Life Line is 13 11 14.

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    47 mins
  • FORENSICS: The psychology of stalking
    Apr 30 2024

    Stalking is disturbingly common, yet often misunderstood by wider society.

    Professor Troy McEwan from the Swinburne University of Technology is a forensic psychologist specialising in understanding, assessing, and treating stalking behaviour. In this episode with Kathryn Fox, hear about the 5 different types of stalkers, and gain insights into their problematic behaviours.

    This episode is part 1 of 2.

    If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    37 mins
  • DETECTIVES: Roger Rogerson
    Apr 28 2024

    Once an admired figure in NSW police, the now disgraced Roger Rogerson left a trail of corruption and death as he moved his way through the force.

    Former NSW Detective Deborah Locke was at the centre of Rogerson's grip on the police, and faced horrific consequences for standing up to him and his corruption. Deb sat down with host Brent Sanders, and unpacked the details of her life in the force and how she overcame both Rogerson and the police itself.

    This episode features references to suicide, miscarriages and infant loss. If this content affected you, help is always available via Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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    51 mins
  • FORENSICS: The stories tattoos tell in criminal investigations
    Apr 23 2024

    Even when removed or burnt, forensic experts can use tattoos to identify offenders and victims of crimes. This is one of many techniques forensic photographers like Karen Byrne use to document everything from crime scenes to autopsies.

    Hear about the surprising ways evidence can be captured, the emotional weight of the job, and how forensic photography plays a crucial role in securing justice.

    If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    30 mins
  • DETECTIVES: Queensland's Child Protection Unit
    Apr 21 2024

    One of the country's most effective crime fighting arms, Queensland Police have some of the world's most dedicated officers. Their experience in fighting online child sexual abuse is second to none, and James Maskey was part of that team.

    Join host Brent Sanders as he unpacks James' career. From General Duties, to the CPOL team, hear about the cases that defined James and eventually lead to his decision to leave the force.

    To learn more about James' work at Fortem visit the link below:

    https://fortemaustralia.org.au/

    If this content affected you, the number for Life Line is 13 11 14.

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    29 mins
  • FORENSICS: Can pigs really make a body disappear?
    Apr 16 2024

    They say pigs will eat anything. But can they diminish a whole human body? Surprisingly, science didn't have an answer to this question until recently.

    Forensic anthropologist, Dr Penny McCardle, has helped police investigate some of the most high-profile crimes in recent history, including the disappearance of William Tyrell and the 1986 murder of Roxlyn Bowie.

    In this discussion with Kathryn Fox, hear about the investigation into the murder of Roxlyn, which included the biggest excavation in NSW Police history, and what would become the world's first study into what happens if a human body is fed to pigs.

    If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    26 mins
  • DETECTIVES: General Duties
    Apr 14 2024

    Matt Newlands is a former NSW Police Officer who undertook general duties for much of his career. His career was well regarded, but was also peppered with difficulties and would end as part of a slippery slope of incidents in Matt's personal life.

    We'll understand what lead to that situation with host Brent Sanders, as he unpacks stories and cases from Matt's career and the one mistake which ended it.

    If this content affected you, the number LifeLine is 13 11 14.

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    46 mins