The identification of the murderer and rapist Mr Stinky is rightly heralded as an extraordinary piece of detective work. What is less told however is the many stumbles that hindered police right from the start of their investigations.

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Crime writer Anthony Dowsley joins the show to analyse the colourful life of one of Australia's most notorious gangland figures.

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The host of the hit new True Crime Australia podcast Dear Rachelle joins the show to outline the investigative series.

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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: June Nolte wanted the depraved men who brutally tortured and killed her 15-year-old daughter in western Victoria to be hanged. She died before political and legal dishonesty robbed her of her wish.

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Ten years ago, Masa Vukotic's short life was ended by a dangerous and deluded man. Andrew Rule probes his violent past — and the forces that may have shaped him into a brutal killer.

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Comedian Marty Fields returns to recount a time he was nearly scammed, and what he did about it.

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Veteran court reporter Jamelle Wells joins the show to talk about doing the rounds of country trials across Australia.

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Home invasions have hit the headlines this month. Crime reporter Regan Hodge joins the show to talk about what he's seen covering this disturbing trend.

Note: Since this episode was first released for subscribers, Victoria's government announced new bail laws. Go to http://heraldsun.com.au for all the latest.

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