Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook Story

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses allegations of sexual misconduct, workplace power imbalance and fear of reporting within policing. The allegations discussed have not been tested in court and have not been independently established. Identifying details have been deliberately withheld. A detailed anonymous email lands with Badge of Betrayal, containing serious allegations involving a serving female police officer and a more senior colleague. But this episode is about something bigger than one allegation. What happens when a police officer believes the person they may need to report has more power inside the organisation than they do? Who can they safely turn to? And what happens when serious information is known inside an organisation, but never becomes a formal complaint? We also return to our anonymous serving officer “Tom”, who tells us about something he describes as an “off-book investigation” — raising new questions about how allegations can be handled inside Tasmania Police and what records should exist when serious concerns are raised. As the Parliamentary Inquiry into Tasmania Police responses to allegations of officer misconduct continues, we ask a fundamental question: can a junior police officer report someone at the top and genuinely believe there will be no repercussions? TASMANIA POLICE PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY The Parliamentary Inquiry is currently accepting submissions from members of the public, current and former police officers, victims, witnesses and anyone with relevant information. Submissions close 4 September 2026. View the Inquiry and make a submission SUPPORT OUR INVESTIGATION Help us continue independent investigative reporting and get additional material, updates and early access through Podshape True Crime on Patreon. Join Podshape True Crime on Patreon SUPPORT If anything raised in this episode affects you or someone you know, help is available. State-Wide Sexual Assault Support Line — 1800 697 87724/7 support in Tasmania through Sexual Assault Support Service and Laurel House. 1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732Text 0458 737 732 for 24/7 domestic, family and sexual violence counselling and support. 1800RESPECT Lifeline — 13 11 14Text 0477 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support. Lifeline Australia If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Two individuals have come forward independently with allegations that another police officer is a pedophile. Larry (not his real name) mentions four people who have made similar allegations. Meanwhile, Christine, who served as a civilian in the police force, speaks about her experiences with disgraced pedophile cop Paul Reynolds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been almost 2 years since we first sat with Jason and Amanda in the shed in St. Helen's. We arrived back in the tiny seaside town again, and this time its a completely different feeling. There's more support, more questions, and more people coming forward and willing to help.  One thing that hasn't changed is that Jason and Amanda Westrbook are still searching for answers.  In less than 7 days it will be 10 years since Eden was found dead.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first episode of 2025, we explore the compelling reasons why this case must be independently investigated and reopened. Over the next month, we return to St. Helens to visit Jason and Amanda, speak with Jacqui Lambie, and commemorate the 10th anniversary of Eden's death with the family.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.