The Wrong Man? Who Killed Leanne Holland

The Wrong Man? Who Killed Leanne Holland

From Motive & Method by Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro

May 12, 2026 · 38 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the controversial unsolved murder of Leanne Holland and the new findings that may lead to the truth.

More than three decades after 12-year-old Leanne Holland was murdered in Ipswich, her case remains one of Australia’s most controversial unsolved killings. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe speak with former police officer turned private investigator Graeme Crowley, whose relentless investigation helped trigger a new coronial inquiry into the case. They unpack the disappearance and murder of Leanne, the quashed conviction of her sister’s boyfriend Graham Stafford and the unanswered questions that have haunted the case for 35 years.  Graeme reveals the new witness sightings, alternative suspects and investigative findings he believes could finally lead to the truth. As authorities prepare to re-examine the evidence once again, this episode explores how one of Queensland’s most contested murder cases is far from over. You can listen to Graeme's podcast 'Who Killed Leanne Holland' here. WATCH OUR FULL VIDEO EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: 'CRIME CENTRAL AUSTRALIA' .   Follow us on Instagram @Motive&Method See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Xanthe Mallett, Tim Watson-Munro

Guest: Graeme Crowley

Topics covered

  • unsolved murder
  • investigation
  • coronial inquiry
  • witness sightings
  • alternative suspects
  • true crime

Keywords

  • Leanne Holland
  • Graeme Crowley
  • Graham Stafford
  • murder investigation
  • coronial inquiry
  • witness sightings
  • true crime

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Places: Ipswich, Queensland

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