Inside The World Of A Crime Scene Cleaner
From True Crime Conversations by Mamamia Podcasts
May 13, 2026 · 42 min
About this episode
Donna Nayler discusses her experiences as a crime scene cleaner, revealing the challenges and realities of the job.
What happens after police leave a crime scene? For six years, Donna Nayler was the person called in to deal with what remained. Wearing full protective gear, she cleaned some of the country’s most confronting scenes, from murders and domestic violence cases to homes where bodies had gone undiscovered for weeks. Donna reveals the harsh realities that come with a job few people ever think about and the unseen work done behind closed doors. LINKS You can find Donna's book, Bloodstains and Ball Gowns, here . If you’re experiencing family and domestic violence, Safe Steps provides immediate and confidential assistance. Find out more here . If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 . GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note. Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes. CREDITS Guest: Donna Nayler Host: Gemma Bath  …
People in this episode
Host: Gemma Bath
Guest: Donna Nayler
Topics covered
- crime scene cleaning
- domestic violence
- murder
- unseen work
- harsh realities
- crime aftermath
Keywords
- crime scene cleaner
- Donna Nayler
- true crime
- domestic violence
- murder scenes
- cleaning profession
- Bloodstains and Ball Gowns
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Safe Steps, Lifeline, Beyond Blue
Books & works: Bloodstains and Ball Gowns
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