12 Minute True Crime

Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation. Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart. Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers, forever changed. In this re-released series, explore the chilling events of that day and hear how Louisa has rebuilt her life a decade on. This is Louisa’s story—a compelling firsthand account of courage, survival, and resilience from a day that changed Australia forever: The Sydney Siege. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We’ll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It’s a deep dive into fact vs. fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Who's to Blame" takes you into the heartbreaking story of Emma Lovell and her husband Lee. Emma was killed during a home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022.Lee tells us about the events leading up to that terrible night and explores the impact on their family and the community around them.The podcast goes beyond the headlines to tackle the bigger issue of youth crime. We sit down with the people who know it best -offenders, psychologists, program leaders, and police - to get real about what's driving these young people to commit such shocking acts and what can be done to stop it from happening again. and ask the question, Who's to blame? Episode one is out Monday, August 26th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got a story that could give us the Chills? email it to us at [email protected], DM us on Instagram or Tik Tok @thechillspod "The Chills" is not your average ghost story podcast. It's a collection of real, raw, and riveting tales straight from your DMs. Every episode dives deep into the eerie, unexplained, and outright weird experiences that have you second-guessing that "it's just the wind.". Hosted with a vibe that's equal parts spooky and relatable, we're breaking down the barriers between the seen and the unseen, one ghost story at a time. Whether you're a full-on believer or just here for the thrills, turn the lights down low, plug in, and let's explore the supernatural together. Because, let's face it, who doesn't love a good ghost story that makes you want to sleep with the lights on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Dickie went missing from his farm just outside of Dubbo, NSW, in 2016. Bob's family always believed something bad happened to him, and then in April 2020, a woman was arrested for his murder. Almost 4 years later, after an 8-week trial and revelations that shocked the family,the judge delivers his verdict. In some parts of this podcast, we have used AI-generated voices to enhance the audio experience See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Abbott was boyfriend, father of two working at a call centre by day and moonlighting as a male escort at night to make ends meet.... and a 200-year-old vampire. This is 12-minute true crimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12th of June 1993 a man ventures out on a rainy day to find pine cones for a Christmas in July celebration. He discovers a body of a young, female woman. In the coming weeks police would find more bodies This is 12 minute True Crime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may not know the name, Brandon Truaxe, but you most likely will know some of the brands he created – Brandon was behind the international skin care brand – The Ordinary which is part of the Deciem group of companies. This is the true story of the rise and demise of a man that was once lauded business genius. Across 15 months from 2017, he went from skincare savant to taking over his companies Instagram account, with daily disturbing messages, he fired staff via social media, accused his fellow shareholders of financial impropriety, was arrested outside the British Pm’s house, and was sanctioned in the Uk and then taken to court in a bitter court battle which saw him ousted from his own company. Then sadly in 2019 he fell from his balcony in Toronto. Episode 1 launches on Apple Podcast subscriptions from August 14th, where you can get episodes ad free and early. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

******CONTENT WARNING This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation Listener discretion is advised Contacts for mental health and crisis support can be found here: https://findahelpline.com 15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania. One night, after a minor disagreement with her family, she left home. The next morning, she was found dead hanging from a tree on the main road into town. The family don’t believe she took her own life. This series delves into the family's view of the police investigation, the witness who was last to see Eden alive, missing evidence, new information, and a tiny town with a dark secret. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Jenkins, from Adelaide, was 65 when she visited her sick mother in MalaysiaReports say she jumped from an Uber and vanished on the streets of Penang.Months later, her bones were found at a building site. The family fears a police officer coverup This is 12-minute true crime. Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more. www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was 1979 at Sydney's Luna Park.Seven people boarded the ghost train. None of them made it out alive...This is 12 minute true crime Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more. www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A road worker gets dropped off of his road roller in the morning, later that day when his co-workers they come to pick him up … his road roller is still running, his lunch is still on the truck but he has vanished. 43 years later … he’s still missing. This is 12-minute true crime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 63-year-old grandmother brings in biscuits and pours a hot cup of tea for her sister-in-law. Within minutes, her relative's face goes blue, she starts convulsing and foaming at the mouth, gasps for breath, and then she dies. This is 12-minute true crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.