TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover one of Australia’s most infamous and heartbreaking crimes: the 1986 abduction and murder of Anita Cobby. Anita, a 26-year-old nurse and former beauty queen, was brutally attacked while walking home in Sydney.

Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.

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🌐 CASE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Anita_Cobby Remembering Anita Cobby by Mark Morri

TODAY’S CASE This week we sat down with Cameron and Brian Santana to dive into their book Murder on Campus and the chilling true story of Virginia Olsen. We dive into how they uncovered the story, what stood out most during their research, and why this case still sticks with people today.

Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.

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Santana True Crime https://open.spotify.com/show/5uJGmyJPHErE74Jm92GrBG?si=9f4477f91e9e44ad https://www.instagram.com/santanatruecrime/

Brian Santana https://briansantanaauthor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeprofessor/

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TODAY’S CASE This week we’re diving into the story of the Clarkfield Hotel — a small-town pub with a surprisingly big past. We chat about its early history in Victoria, how it became a hub for locals and travellers, and some of the darker tales that earned it a notorious reputation. From country charm to crime and chaos, this hotel has seen it all.

Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.

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🌐 CASE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkefield,_Victoria https://shapeclarkefield.com.au/why-clarkefield https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-west/haunted-coach-and-horses-inn-one-for-the-history-books/news-story/ca04faebc278ee12150393ca7d386b52 https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/clarke-sir-william-john-3229 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io9zRVn2294 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Ug42hdTvA https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Australian-gold-rushes/631737#:~:text=The%20Chinese%20were%20treated%20very,white%20miners%20attacked%20the%20Chinese. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm72dMLrH8E

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the heartbreaking case of Michael Gilbert, a vulnerable young man in the UK who fell under the control of the Watt family. For years he was abused and exploited until his tragic murder in 2009

Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.

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🌐 CASE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Michael_Gilbert http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/8588274.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/8589422.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20130604181327/http://www.luton-dunstable.co.uk/News/New-headless-body-murder-charges-.htm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/8625079.stm https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-14064016 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/8629123.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/8551823.stm https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2010/apr/26/family-jailed-blue-lagoon-murder-michael-gilbert?INTCMP=SRCH https://web.archive.org/web/20110929214259/http://www.luton.gov.uk/Media%20Library/Pdf/Housing%20%26%20social%20services/Community%20Care/Protecting%20Vulnerable%20Adults/Adult%20A%20ExecSumFINAL.pdf https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/case_details_on_murder_of_michae/response/1714373/attach/html/4/Annex%20A%20FOI2020%2007237.docx.html

TODAY’S CASE This week we’re heading inside the Old Melbourne Gaol — but not for Ned Kelly. We’re talking about the women who were executed there. Their stories are a mix of tragedy, desperation, and some pretty shocking crimes. We’ll chat through who they were, what landed them behind those walls, and the final moments they faced at the gallows.

Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.

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🌐 CASE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Melbourne_Gaol# https://australiasdarkheart.weebly.com/elizabeth-scott.html https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/provenance-journal/provenance-2019/attitudes-wife-beating-colonial-victoria https://graham64.wordpress.com/tag/elizabeth-scott/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Knorr https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/past-exhibitions/wayward-women/frances-knorr-the-brunswick-baby-farmer/?srsltid=AfmBOopdnDFLrcGS7hGnxTS5grpCV-hawkqM0jdEiKacnbr6EdIqqR6H https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/knorr-frances-lydia-minnie-13030 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Needle https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/past-exhibitions/wayward-women/martha-needle/?srsltid=AfmBOoqclb0yj6jwzKmwf6B0ayT9yHzXw1PNe1BigWnWPq6A0h-w35Cl https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8677347 https://newdiogenesmelbourne.wordpress.com/2018/03/14/martha-needles-headstone/ https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/past-exhibitions/wayward-women/emma-williams/?srsltid=AfmBOoog0-QmXq-p5qORcukz6ymUb60SwQinDlNwyhFcxzwbHt8ahhxc https://australiasdarkheart.weebly.com/emma-williams.html https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/100866004 https://www.pmhps.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Emma-Williams-PMHPS.pdf https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ellen-kelly

TODAY’S CASE This week, we’re talking about Robert Black – the delivery driver who was delivering something far more sinister than parcels. From the 80s fear that gripped the UK to the shocking way he was finally caught, we’re diving into one of Britain’s most disturbing cases.

Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.

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🌐 CASE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Black_(serial_killer) https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/black/violence_1.html End of Innocence by Zoe Apostolides The Face of Evil: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert Black by Robert Giles and Chris Clark

TODAY’S CASE 17-year-old Georgia Williams vanished after agreeing to a photoshoot with a family friend, Jamie Reynolds. What seemed like a harmless outing turned into a premeditated and horrifying murder. In this episode, we unpack the case, the red flags authorities missed, and the lasting impact on her community.

Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.

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🌐 CASE SOURCES https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-25137700 Our Georgia by Lynnette Williams with Robin Eveleigh https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/JCO/Documents/Judgments/r-v-jamie-reynolds.pdf https://thegeorgiawilliamstrust.org/donating-money/ https://www.facebook.com/TheGeorgiaWilliamsTrust

TODAY’S CASE In 1977, 20-year-old Colleen Stan hitched a ride—and vanished for seven years. What followed was a horrifying tale of captivity, manipulation, and survival that almost defies belief. In this episode, we unravel the shocking story of the woman known as the girl in the box… and the twisted couple who held her there.

Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.

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🌐 CASE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Colleen_Stan https://www.crimelibrary.org/criminal_mind/psychology/sex_slave/index.html True Crime Story. The Murder of Colleen Stan by Kimberly J. Pagan Against Their Will. Sadistic Kidnappers and the Courageous Stories of Their Innocent Victims by Nigel Cawthorne https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/what-happened-to-marie-elizabeth-spannhake-unsolved-mysteries/ https://people.com/where-is-colleen-stan-now-girl-in-the-box-kidnapping-8648943