True Crime Story Time

It is fair to say that the death of one teenage boy is a tragedy, it’s heartbreaking and a tremendous loss for all family and friends involved. Now imagine the loss of another teenage boy. What if the second young man was an innocent party in a sick revenge attack? Would it make it a right and just death, one boy for another for the families involved? Would this death now create balance? Is it a fair trade, a life for a life, an eye for an eye. This is Brayden's Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET https://podcastrocket.net/ Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph, News.com.au, MSN.com, dailymail.co.uk, The LA Times, BigFooty.com, 9news.com, ABC.net, thenewdaily.com https://nicholasmarkowitz

This is part two of our 2 year anniversary episode. Join us here for the conclusion of our deep dive into William MacDonald.  This is the story of Australia's First Serial Killer truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by MUTANT AUDIO mutantaudio@hotmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: The Mutilator by Paul B Kidd

William MacDonald was a man of many names. Some he gave himself and some that were given to him. In the early 1960s there was a name given to a man that committed unspeakable acts upon a large number of men, this name was 'The Mutilator'. The man dubbed 'The Mutilator' would soon find himself with a new title one that would stick with him long past his death. Join us for part one of our 2 year anniversary special. This is the story of Australia's First Serial Killer  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by MUTANT AUDIO mutantaudio@hotmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: The Mutilator by Paul B Kidd

In this episode we sit down and talk with Adam Shand. An Australian journalist with decades of experience in television, print, online media, and true crime reporting. We have included a list with links to some of his work that we discuss during this episode which we know you will all love. Thanks for listening to our episode, The Story Of Adam Shand. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by MUTANT AUDIO mutantaudio@hotmail.com  Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Here are the links to listen to Adam Shand’s podcasts :The Trials Of The Vampire https://www.thetrialsofthevampire.com/episodesAdam Shand At Largehttps://www.podcastoneaustralia.com.au/podcasts/adam-shand-at-largeUnderstate, Lucille Butterworthhttps://www.podcastoneaustralia.com.au/podcasts/under-state-one-lucilleUnderstate, In Plain Sighthttps://www.podcastoneaustralia.com.au/podcasts/understate-in-plain-sight(Some episodes are unavailable due to current court proceedings) Here are some links where you can purchase some of Adam Shand’s books (can also be purchased through other websites) :Book Depositoryhttps://www.bookdepository.com/author/Adam-ShandKobohttps://www.kobo.com/au/en/search?query=Adam+ShandAmazon / Kindlehttps://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=adam+shand&ref=nb_sb_nossHere is a link to watch Adam Shand on Australian Crime Stories (if you’re located in Australia) :https://www.9now.com.au/australian-crime-stories

This is part two of our first two part episode covering the story of Karen Ristevski. Join us here for the conclusion of this case as it stands today. We plan to share any new developments with you as they occur.  This is Karen's Story   truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET https://podcastrocket.net/  Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: laurarichards.co.uk, The Herald Sun, The Australian, A Current Affair, news.com, ABC, Nine News, BBC, The Age, womensagenda.com, White Ribbon, Our Watch

For the past three years we have seen Karen Ristevski's name on the news and her bright beautiful smile flashed on our screens. On June 29th 2016 she vanished from her Avondale Heights home. Eight months later a bushwalker discovered her remains at the base of Mount Macedon, left there by her husband of 27 years. This is part one of a two part episode where we share the details of the case as it unfolded.  This is Karen's Story  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET https://podcastrocket.net/  Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: laurarichards.co.uk, The Herald Sun, The Australian, A Current Affair, news.com, ABC, Nine News, BBC, The Age, womensagenda.com, White Ribbon, Our Watch

Coogee Beach 1935, saw the residents suffering from the effects of the Great Depression. The owner of the local aquarium, along with his son, took it upon themselves to find a way to bring some life back to the area. The 4 meter shark they captured as the new attraction would bring locals swarming but the shark held a secret that it would soon spill.  This is the Shark Arm Story.  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com   Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET podcastrocket.net   Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com   Research Credit: Vice.com, News.com, Local histories, The daily telegraph

It's 1973 and 24 year old mother Colleen Adams has vanished. Did she really wake up and decided to leave her her husband and children behind one late November morning? Where did she go? As we all know there are three sides to every story. But amazingly with this case, the one side was partially uncovered. The truth. A 45 year old cold case solved by persistent and dedicated police work. This is Colleen's Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET podcastrocket.net Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: 9news, News.com, The Australian, Adelaide Now, ABC, SA Police  

January 20th 2017 started out just like any other day. A warm summer day, the city of Melbourne was filled with workers, shoppers and tourists. No one knew that this day would be any different. No one knew that this day would not be just like the rest. Well actually there was one person, one person who knew this day would be one that we would never forget.  This is the story of the Bourke Street Tragedy.  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET podcastrocket.net  Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com Research Credit: News.com, The Guardian, Herald Sun, Neoskosmos, The Age, ABC, SBS

The date was set, final preparations were being made and the countdown was on for Stephanie Scott as her wedding was just days away. However, Stephanie would not meet her groom at the end of the aisle. Was it a change of mind or cold feet that would keep her away? Or would the murderous decisions of another take Stephanie away forever? This is Stephanie’s Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com    Production and editing by PODCAST ROCKET podcastrocket.net Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com   Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com   Research Credit: Sydney Morning Herald, Daily mail, Daily liberal, Huffington post, Nowtolove.com, Stayathomethemum.com, Whimn.com  

What do you think of when you think of your parents? Providers, protectors, best friend, disciplinarian, supporter, your guidance? These are typical words that would arise when asked that question. But what happens when this is not the response you have when you think of your parents? What if when you think of your parents you think words like manipulative, unkind, greedy or selfish whether these things are true or not. What would happen if your thoughts were blacker and darker than this, what if thoughts turned to murder?   This is Margaret and Paul's Story.   truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com    Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com  Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com   Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com   Research Credit: The Herald Sun, The Age, Whimn.com  Ad music from freesound.org

Australia is a place where men and women have equal rights in the eyes of the law. Our strict gun laws are the envy of many nations where shooting deaths are rampant and our laid back life style is admired far and wide. But what lurks beneath the veneer of our nations friendly smile and sparkling beaches is something far more sinister. Research shows that a woman is killed by her ex or current partner almost every single week in Australia. With the end of every year comes the end of a grim annual tally of dead women in. It’s a tally of epidemic proportions. This is Tara’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyprodutions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com   Research Credit: Sydney Morning Herald, Gold Coast Bulletin, The Conversation.com, News.com.au, The Guardian, KentLive, The Sun, Mamamia Ad music from freesound.org

Murder. It is the most serious crime and it deserves the most serious punishment. But what if the killer is a child? In this episode we are going to share a story of a very brutal murder, perpetrated by youths. A murder that remains one of the most horrific that you will hear. This is Tracy’s Story.  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com   Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: Adelaide Now, ABC news, SMH, The Herald Sun, Yahoo News, Haunted Adelaide Ad music from freesound.org  

What makes a criminal? What turns someone from the naïve innocent child into a thrill seeking, money hungry criminal? Is it the home they come from? Or maybe something deep inside them? Could it be a mixture of both? Or something different altogether? It’s something that fascinates us all and this story and its main character will do just that. This is the story of Jody Harris. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: Adelaidenow.com, The Herald Sun, smh.com.au, The Courier Mail Ad music from freesound.org  

Why wouldn’t you trust your friends?  Your best mate?  A family friend you have known basically your entire life? It really doesn’t seem to matter does it? How long you have known a person, or how close you may be. The bad man is out there maybe down the dark alley or a seemingly empty park. But why would you need to fear that if you have the people closest to you right by your side?   Because it seems any one can hurt you.     This is Joshua’s Story.  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com   Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com   Research Credit: News.com, The Herald Sun, ABC.net Ad music from freesound.org  

Have you ever done strange things in your sleep? Like said a few things you may be embarrassed by if you were awake? How about sleep waking? Patricia Cogdon was a beautiful young woman, a good daughter, but she has her hands full at times. This is Patricia’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com   Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com   Research Credit: The Herald Sun, News.com, Trove.nla.gov.au, Murder in Suburbia  Ad music from freesound.org  

Louise O'Brien was 18 years old. She was a slight, strawberry blonde girl with her whole future ahead of her. She had plans. A sweet girl, a good friend, who deserved much, much better than the hand she was dealt. She wanted a life far better than the one she found herself in. She wanted a home where she felt safe, and loved. A home nothing like the nightmare she was unable to just wake up from. This is Louise’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com   Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: Sydney Morning Herald, ABC, Illawarra Mercury  Ad music from freesound.org  

Malcolm Naden was a fugitive, living rough in the bush and alluding the authorities for years. You won’t really hear a lot about the story of two young women who were brutally ripped from their lives, their families, their children, when they were murdered by Malcolm. This is Lateesha and Kristy’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com   Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com   Research Credit: Mammamia, The Herald Sun, The Age, News.com Ad music from freesound.org

Think of the a person in your life that you share your time with. Think of your best friend. Could you imagine your best friend turning on you? Maybe it's happened to you before already. Linda Roberts was a much-loved woman who was betrayed and killed by her close friends. Her story serves as a warning that people who we think are friends, could also be dangerous to know. This is Linda's Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: News.com, ABC.com, Courier Mail Ad music from freesound.org

Karen had two teenage children, and she loved her home and the town she lived in. She felt safe raising her kids in that kind of community. And being a mother, that meant a lot to her. Security and peace. But that quiet town changed after one event that took Karen away forever. This is Karen’s Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com  Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: The Herald Sun, The Courier Ad music from freesound.org

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There are different types of ways to lose a loved one. Death being the most final. But have you ever had a person you love, that you hold dearly, just walk out of the door never to return? Dan was a kind, empathetic young man, tall with a broad smile. He had a bright future ahead of him but, he couldn't see that. He was 24, with the weight of the world on his shoulders.  This is Dan's Story.  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: The Age, SMH, Daily Mail, Mamma Mia, The Geelong Advertiser Ad music from freesound.org Health Direct Helplines http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines 

Domestic violence remains the leading type of violence in Australia. At least 41 per cent of murders are a result of domestic violence. Most of those involve people killing their intimate partners, with 79 per cent of those victim’s women, and 21 per cent of them, men. And in this episode, we are going to talk about just one man in that 21 per cent. This is William’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com     Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com Research Credit: The Bendigo Advertiser, Gunnawarra Times, The Age Ad music from freesound.org

12 year old Tia was looking ahead to a fresh start. A new foster family, a new school, a new life. This is Tiahleigh’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research credit: The Australian, News.com, The Herald Sun, smh.com Ad music from freesound.org

When she was alive people knew her. When she died… no one did. This case is probably one of Australia’s most famous true murder mysteries. More than 70 years later, the mystery of the Pyjama Girls still causes debate. This is Linda’s story. Or is it? truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com Research sources: The Herald Sun and The Australian

Cassie Sainsbury was the 22 year old girl next door. But now she has swapped the family home for a prison cell. This is the story of how Cassie went from a small town girl to so much more. This is the story of Cassie Sainsbury. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com   Research sources: The Herald Sun

Robert Whitwell was 81. He was a grandfather and a well liked and respected man. Silver hair, glasses, and a warm and friendly smile. He was described as the perfect neighbour, a lovely man and a real gentleman. His neighbours knocked on Roberts door one day when he didn’t collect his morning paper, but there was no answer. They tried the handle and realised … it was unlocked. That is when they found him. This is Robert’s Story.  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  

This is the story of the fate of Sanaya Sahib, only 15 months old. In a case as horrendous as a child murder, nobody wants to imagine that there is nothing a loving parent could do to protect their child against someone who wishes harm to them. None of us want to think we live with the reality where in one moment we could lose everything. We demand more rhyme and reason to the world than that. We demand a back story. This is Sanaya’s Story. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com

This is an introduction to True Crime Story Time, with your hosts Casey and Samantha. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and Editing by Chelsea Rizza at KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com