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, victims, 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
  • Shortcut: Little Girl Lost – Revisiting the Murder of Alma Tirtschke

    Shortcut: Little Girl Lost – Revisiting the Murder of Alma Tirtschke
    Apr 9 2025

    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 host, Dr. Xanthé Mallett sits down with lawyer Iresha Herath and media researcher Maria Rae to chat about their soon to be released podcast Little Girl Lost.


    They’ve spent the last year and a half diving deep into the 1921 murder of 12-year-old Alma Tirtschke, a case known as the “Gun Alley Murder.”


    They explore how Alma’s story was twisted by the media and courts at the time—and how those same patterns still play out in true crime today.


    Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services.


    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.


    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:

    Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé Mallett

    Guest: Iresha Herath & Maria Rae

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook

    Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.

    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    15 mins
  • Little Girl Lost – Revisiting the Murder of Alma Tirtschke

    Little Girl Lost – Revisiting the Murder of Alma Tirtschke
    Apr 9 2025

    Our guest host, Dr. Xanthé Mallett sits down with lawyer Iresha Herath and media researcher Maria Rae to chat about their soon to be released podcast Little Girl Lost.


    They’ve spent the last year and a half diving deep into the 1921 murder of 12-year-old Alma Tirtschke, a case known as the “Gun Alley Murder.”


    They explore how Alma’s story was twisted by the media and courts at the time—and how those same patterns still play out in true crime today.


    Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services.


    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.


    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:

    Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé Mallett

    Guest: Iresha Herath & Maria Rae

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook

    Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.

    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    33 mins
  • Shortcut: Childhood Abuse Recovery - It Takes A Village

    Shortcut: Childhood Abuse Recovery - It Takes A Village
    Apr 6 2025

    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.


    Craig Hughes-Cashmore is the CEO and co-founder of SAMSN—Survivors and Mates Support Network.


    Founded in 2011 by a group of male survivors, SAMSN is now Australia’s leading organisation supporting men who’ve experienced child sexual abuse.


    In this episode of Australian True Crime, Craig shares his powerful lived experience and the crucial role peer support plays in healing for survivors and their families.


    Click here to visit the SAMSN website and listen to their podcast, "Stronger"


    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.


    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. You can find her on instagram.

    Guest: Craig Hughes-Cashmore

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook

    Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.

    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    18 mins

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

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