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Veteran crime reporter John Silvester, also known as Sly of the Underworld, has shed light on the details surrounding the execution of Sam "The Punisher" Abdulrahim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of The Missing Campers Trial, Penny and Erin are joined by acclaimed journalist John Silvester with an update on the legal avenues Russell Hill's family are exploring, revealing for the first time there may be a case for a coronial inquest. You can read the articles written by Sly discussed in this episode with a subscription to The Age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of The Missing Campers Trial, Penny and Erin are joined by acclaimed journalist John Silvester with an update on the legal avenues Russell Hill's family are exploring, revealing for the first time there may be a case for a coronial inquest. You can read the articles written by Sly discussed in this episode with a subscription to The Age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester is the nation's longest-serving crime reporter, covering the beat since 1978. He's recently published a second volume of his "sly in the underworld' series, this one titled "Dark City – True Stories of Crimes Cock-ups Crooks and Cops". He joined Phil on Nightlife with the nitty gritty on another couple of stories of crimes he's covered.
Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, covering the beat since 1978, John Silvester discusses stories from his new book Dark City.
John Silvester - aka 'Sky' - spoke about Greg Lynn ahead of the sentencing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They're violent and scary, some of them are madmen and others are convicted killers, but the gangsters who control organised crime syndicates in Melbourne are mostly just stupid, according to veteran crime reporter John Silvester
A crucial cog in cracking any cold case is forensic science and investigation.
On an ordinary Melbourne afternoon in 1997, suburban mum of three Jane Thurgood-Dove pulled into her driveway with her kids in the back seat. As Jane got out of her car, a stolen Commodore pulled in behind her. A man with a gun chased her around the car and then shot Jane as her kids looked on in horror. For years, police were convinced she was killed by a man with an obsession, but they were wrong. This murder of a young Melbourne mother is believed to be a devastating case of mistaken identity. Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, John Silvester, speaks with us today. You can find John's book Dark City here. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Find out more about Mamamia's charity partner RizeUp Australia here. CREDITS Guest: John Silvester Host: Gemma Bath Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Scott Stronach GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening! Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. 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. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crime reporter John Silvester (aka Sly of the Underworld) has explained on 3AW Breakfast why interstate police are now involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For years, one of Australia's best known crime reporters, John Silvester, kept a secret.He knew there had been a significant development in a notorious and long unsolved cold case: The Easey Street murders.But he didn't write anything about it, until a few days ago, when he broke the story that there had been an arrest.It was big news, most of all for the family of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett, school friends from the country who flatted together in Collingwood before their lives were violently and cruelly taken.Today, John Silvester takes us behind the scenes of the police investigation, the arrest and why he kept quiet on the case for so long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For years, one of Australia's best known crime reporters, John Silvester, kept a secret.He knew there had been a significant development in a notorious and long unsolved cold case: The Easey Street murders.But he didn't write anything about it, until a few days ago, when he broke the story that there had been an arrest.It was big news, most of all for the family of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett, school friends from the country who flatted together in Collingwood before their lives were violently and cruelly taken.Today, John Silvester takes us behind the scenes of the police investigation, the arrest and why he kept quiet on the case for so long.For more: Easey Street suspect unmasked as link to victims emerges, John Silvester et al, The Age. John Silvester's new book, 'Dark City', is out now. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For years, one of Australia's best known crime reporters, John Silvester, kept a secret.He knew there had been a significant development in a notorious and long unsolved cold case: The Easey Street murders.But he didn't write anything about it, until a few days ago, when he broke the story that there had been an arrest.It was big news, most of all for the family of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett, school friends from the country who flatted together in Collingwood before their lives were violently and cruelly taken.Today, John Silvester takes us behind the scenes of the police investigation, the arrest and why he kept quiet on the case for so long.For more: Easey Street suspect unmasked as link to victims emerges, John Silvester et al, The Age. John Silvester's new book, 'Dark City', is out now. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For more than 45 years, John Silvester has been reporting on Australia's criminal underworld.Some notable figures, like Mick Gatto, a key player in the gangland wars that were immortalised in the popular TV series, Underbelly, are now implicated in an investigation that has rocked the highest offices in the country. That of alleged corruption in the CFMEU, one of the most powerful unions in the country.Why have so many of our politicians allegedly turned a blind eye to underworld figures running a cartel-like operation in the union?Today, John Silvester gives us an inside look into the psychology of the underworld figures who have managed to charm and intimidate the rich and the powerful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For more than 45 years, John Silvester has been reporting on Australia's criminal underworld. Some notable figures, like Mick Gatto, a key player in the gangland wars that were immortalised in the popular TV series, Underbelly, are now implicated in an investigation that has rocked the highest offices in the country. That of alleged corruption in the CFMEU, one of the most powerful unions in the country. Why have so many of our politicians allegedly turned a blind eye to underworld figures running a cartel-like operation in the union? Today, John Silvester gives us an inside look into the psychology of the underworld figures who have managed to charm and intimidate the rich and the powerful.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For more than 45 years, John Silvester has been reporting on Australia's criminal underworld. Some notable figures, like Mick Gatto, a key player in the gangland wars that were immortalised in the popular TV series, Underbelly, are now implicated in an investigation that has rocked the highest offices in the country. That of alleged corruption in the CFMEU, one of the most powerful unions in the country. Why have so many of our politicians allegedly turned a blind eye to underworld figures running a cartel-like operation in the union? Today, John Silvester gives us an inside look into the psychology of the underworld figures who have managed to charm and intimidate the rich and the powerful.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester - aka Sly - has the latest on the search for Samantha Murphy's body. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
**If you would like to skip the catch up chat, head straight to 19 mins for Chopper! This week Josie tells Mel all about the ridiculous life of Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read. Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram Produced by DM Podcasts EPISODE RESOURCES: The Guardian, 2013: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/09/mark-chopper-read-obituary Sydney Morning Herald by Andrew Rule, 2010: https://www.smh.com.au/national/in-a-gang-started-by-choppers-christmas-sausages-20100420-srrp.html Herald Sun article by staff writers, 2013: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/the-life-times-and-crimes-of-notorious-celebrity-crook-mark-8216chopper8217-read/news-story/6eff9b560e70e82dd599eaed4bea662d Article by Adam Shand: The Overcoat War or Who Hid The Sausage? https://adamsh.wordpress.com/2016/09/11/the-overcoat-war-or-who-hid-the-sausage/ The Age by John Silvester, 2012: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/trotter-v-chopper-day-of-judgment-20121130-2am3m.html The Herald Sun by Anthony Dowlsey and Mark Buttler, 202: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts/chopper-v-gangitano-inside-a-vicious-underworld-rivalry/news-story/27bdd395e0aea83077c36009a32244e9 Daily Telegraph by Nui Te Koha, 2008: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/chopper-read-doesnt-deserve-transplant/news-story/87a66b354e73f72965c3ab8ace8236d7 Nine News by Erin Tennant, 2013: https://www.9news.com.au/national/chopper-s-murder-confessions-fairy-tales/e30f9d36-e664-4602-84ed-0b183bec92fd#:~:text=Read%20made%20the%20admissions%20in,Sidney%20Michael%20Collins%20in%202002. New York Times by Matt Siegel, 2013: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/13/world/asia/chopper-read-australias-brand-name-for-ferocity-is-softened-by-illness.html?_r=0 Acclaim Magazine by Andrew Montell:: https://www.acclaimmag.com/culture/from-vaults-chopper-read/ Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, episode aired June 4 2007 Chopper: From the Inside by Mark “Chopper” ReadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IT'S HAPPENING!!! *THE* Ellyn Marsh and *THE* Joey Taranto from the fantastic podcast, I Think Not! joined us for a very special episode! Like any good host, Brandi served up what she does best… a kidnapping… AUSTRALIAN STYLE! Well, she doesn't *do* the kidnappings, she just tells about the kidnappings. And this one is a doozy. The kidnapping of Carolynne Watson and Julian Buchwald involves roadkill, a hate group, and a very creepy, very predatory boyfriend. We suggest you buckle up. And now for a note about our process. For this episode, Brandi copy and pasted from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “Case 07: Julian Buchwald & Carolynne Watson” podcast episode, Casefile “KIDNAPPING: Carolynne Watson” by Natasha Leigh, Medium “Order of Nine Angles” wikipedia.org “Twisted Romeos Darren Saltmarsh and Julian Buchwald turned the search for love to pure terror” by Paul Anderson and True Crime editor, The Herald Sun “Kidnapper Julian Matthias Buchwald uses fake passport photo to flee justice” by Norrie Ross, The Herald Sun “Kidnap case: guilty verdict” by ABC News, abc.net.au “Kidnapper fled to India to avoid jail, court told” by Adrian Lowe, The Sydney Morning Herald “Gippsland man appeals kidnap sentence” by Peta Carlyon, abc.net.au “Fake Indian kidnapper loses appeal” by Andrea Petrie, The Age “Nailed, bailed, jailed then derailed. The bush plot that cost a man his country” by John Silvester, The Age YOU'RE STILL READING? My, my, my, you skeezy scunch! You must be hungry for more! We'd offer you some sausage brunch, but that gets messy. So how about you head over to our Patreon instead? (patreon.com/lgtcpodcast). At the $5 level, you'll get 50+ full length bonus episodes, plus access to our 90's style chat room!
On this episode of DIOTALK, we welcome back independent recording artist John Silvester the 3rd. Silvester joins us to promote his Brand New Album: Bella Luna. He shares his amazing emotional journey in creating this album and reminds us all why his talent is the next best thing. This is another must-watch or listen episode of DIOTALK! For more info on Silvestry: Purchase Album: Bella Luna. https://silvestry.hearnow.com/bella-luna?fbclid=PAAabay6x67mzBDy1f5_7zQsVx5UMog5snCyj8jVlrmOrahuXCi-Lyc_aqzhs Music Video: Silvestry - PRIMER AMOR VIDEO OFICIAL (Cancion De Boda / Wedding Song) Follow on Instagram: - @silvestry https://instagram.com/silvestry?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== - @shotsbysilvestry: https://instagram.com/shotsbysilvestry?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow Us: Instagram: @mr.dreaminspireobtain @dreaminspireobtain @diotalkpodcast Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d-i-o-talk-podcast/id1562933810?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/54SDtx0CFJ58FfpDoSg4Bz Google podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82NmI3MTVjYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor F.M. Podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/66b715cc/podcast/rss
Tyler Cassidy was a troubled kid. Police officers Colin Dods and Richie Blundell were working an afternoon shift in the Northcote divisional van. Their lives would collide on a balmy summer evening in late 2008 at a Northcote skate park. A distraught Cassidy, 15, was in no mood to negotiate with the officers. He refused to drop two knives and kept approaching Dods. He was shot six times, and died at the scene. The police involved lived for years with allegations that it was their fault. Vindicated in the Coroners Court of Victoria, they tell John Silvester their story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Very few people have heard of Detective Sergeant Dion Achtypis - but there may well be no more important investigator in Australia. You won't see him holding a press conference at a murder scene or commanding a squad of detectives. And he doesn't use a sledgehammer during raids - he gains access in a much more subtle way. He is part of a three-person team working in the present while exploring the future. Cyber cop Dion Achtypis sits down with John Silvester to discuss Bitcoin, international crime syndicates and the Underbelly series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Belinda Bozykowski was never a police officer. But her partner, Laurie Fox, was. On the last day of 2012, Fox took his own life, leaving her with two young sons, a broken heart and a million questions. Belinda is as brave as any Valour Award winner. After her partner's death, she completed her midwifery course, cared for their boys, and dedicated a great part of her life to the mental health of first responders. It is perhaps the only way she could make sense of something so indescribable. Between laughter and tears, Belinda shares her story with John Silvester. If you or anyone you know needs support, call Lifeline 13 11 14, Mensline 1300 789 978 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au or https://subscribe.smh.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prodigious armed robber and expert escaper John Killick escaped custody in three states, once in a helicopter hijacked by his girlfriend. Most of the police and prison officers who chased or caged him over more than 50 years are long gone, while John has written five books. But the brutality of Pentridge has stayed with him. Killick takes host John Silvester inside the giant bluestone walls that hid callous brutality, resulting in angry men being released back into the community. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au or https://subscribe.smh.com.au If you or anyone you know needs support, call Lifeline 13 11 14, Mensline 1300 789 978, or the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, as he talks to the cops and the crims in the sixth season of crime podcast Naked City. The new season will premiere on Wednesday, June 14, and new episodes will drop each Wednesday. Subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. For the latest news and views from John Silvester (aka Sly of the Underworld), subscribe to The Age https://subscribe.theage.com.au or the Sydney Morning Herald https://subscribe.smh.com.auSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Join John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, as he talks to the cops and the crims in the sixth season of crime podcast Naked City. The new season will premiere on Wednesday, June 14, and new episodes will drop each Wednesday. Subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. For the latest news and views from John Silvester (aka Sly of the Underworld), subscribe to The Age https://subscribe.theage.com.au or the Sydney Morning Herald https://subscribe.smh.com.auSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Join John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, as he talks to the cops and the crims in the sixth season of crime podcast Naked City. The new season will premiere on Wednesday, June 14, and new episodes will drop each Wednesday. Subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. For the latest news and views from John Silvester (aka Sly of the Underworld), subscribe to The Age https://subscribe.theage.com.au or the Sydney Morning Herald https://subscribe.smh.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, as he talks to the cops and the crims in the sixth season of crime podcast Naked City. The new season will premiere on Wednesday, June 14, and new episodes will drop each Wednesday. Subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. For the latest news and views from John Silvester (aka Sly of the Underworld), subscribe to The Age https://subscribe.theage.com.au or the Sydney Morning Herald https://subscribe.smh.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, as he talks to the cops and the crims in the sixth season of crime podcast Naked City. The new season will premiere on Wednesday, June 14, and new episodes will drop each Wednesday. Subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. For the latest news and views from John Silvester (aka Sly of the Underworld), subscribe to The Age https://subscribe.theage.com.au or the Sydney Morning Herald https://subscribe.smh.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a story that still feels as raw as when it happened. John Silvester reflected on the disappearance of Jill Meagher on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester explained more on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester said resources were understandably being used to tackle online and cyber crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester joined Ross and Russel in studio on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's a knock at your front door. A couple of tradies say they've been working on the house next door and they've noticed tiles missing from your roof. Not to worry. For $20, they're happy to climb up and replace them. But upon closer inspection, the hole in the roof is a little worse than first thought, they say. It would cost $970 and there's rain on the horizon. Still later it was worse again: they claim to have found asbestos and it would cost thousands more. This is a scam of international proportions. Starting in Ireland, fake tradies have been ripping off the elderly and the vulnerable in multimillion-dollar coordinated cons in the UK, Canada and Australia. In the latest episode of John Silvester's Naked City, go behind the scenes with the detective who targeted one crew that pulled 37 scams in Melbourne leaving 43 victims, the eldest of which was 93 years old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What he had was information on a notorious armed robbery crew, known as the gym gang, and he was prepared to talk, if the deal was right. He was The Driver, a trusted insider who turned informer on a gang that police still consider one of Melbourne's slickest. His information would form the basis of a police operation, codenamed Tidelands, which became a cat-and-mouse game straight out of a spy novel. Crime reporter John Silvester brings you the final instalment of a special two-part episode of Naked City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Friday the 22nd September 2012, Jill Meagher left work after a long week and went out for a night on the town in her adopted home of Melbourne, Australia. She spent the evening in a number of bars and pubs with work friends. But that night, there was a predator out on the streets too. One who had spent nearly a decade in prison for violent assaults and rape, and was still on parole and bail. Because of him, Jill would never make it home that night. Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! If you would like to support the podcast, head on over to Patreon.com. Theme Music: Quinn's Song: The Dance Begins by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=5QbRGBMvk-8 – CCTV footage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCdrma5QWNk – Boutique CCTV footage Sean Dunne, “Jill Meagher killer Adrian Bayley stabbed in prison” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/jill-meagher-killer-adrian-bayley-stabbed-in-prison-1.3205995 (1 September 2017) “New details emerge about Bayley's past” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/new-details-emerge-about-bayley-s-past-1.1435075 (19 June 2013) Michelle Hennessy, “Jill Meagher murderer has sentence cut by three years” in TheJournal.iehttps://www.thejournal.ie/adrian-bayley-sentence-cut-2875832-Jul2016/ (13 July 2016) Peter Greogory, “When a fair trial could be at risk, supression is the order of the day” in TheConversation.comhttp://theconversation.com/when-a-fair-trial-could-be-at-risk-suppression-is-the-order-of-the-day-109181 (21 December 2018) Mark Pearson, “You wouldn't read about it: Adrian Bayley rape trials expose flaw in suppression orders” in TheConversation.comhttps://theconversation.com/you-wouldnt-read-about-it-adrian-bayley-rape-trials-expose-flaw-in-suppression-orders-39375 (27 March 2015) “Adrian Bayley's minimum prison term extended by 10 years over three rape convictions” from ABC.net.auhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-28/adrian-bayley-minimum-prison-term-extended-10-years-over-rapes/6502986 (28 May 2015) Loretta Florance and Peta Carlyon, “Adrian Bayley told young victim he was 'one of those bad guys' before raping her, court hears” from ABC.net.auhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-26/adrian-bayley-told-young-victim-he-was-one-of-those-bad-guys/6341230 (26 March 2015) Loretta Florance, Peta Carlyon and staff, “Adrain Bayley told victim she should have 'spotter or pimp' to protect her” from ABC.net.auhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-26/adrian-bayley-told-victim-she-needed-pimp-or-spotter/6342150 (26 March 2015) Loretta Florance and Peta Carlyon, “Dutch backpacker convinced Adrain Bayley to drive her home after rape with promise not to go to police” from ABC.net.auhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-26/dutch-backpacker-convinced-adrian-bayley-to-take-her-home/6342936 (26 March 2015) “Bayley gets longer sentence after new convictions” from RTE.ie https://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0528/704313-adrian-bayley/ (28 May 2015) Mark Russell, “Timeline: the dark past of Adrian Bayley” in The Agehttps://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/timeline-the-dark-past-of-adrian-bayley-20150320-1m3sda.html (20 March 2015) John Silvester, “Conviction: How police caught Jill Meagher's killer” in The Agehttps://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/convicted-how-police-caught-jill-meaghers-killer-20160914-grg666.html (16 September 2016) Elaine Edwards, “Jill Meagher's killer 'may have been misidentified' in rape case” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/jill-meagher-s-killer-may-have-been-misidentified-in-rape-case-1.2566547 (9 March 2016) "Beast who raped and murdered Irish woman on way home launched stunning bid for early release” in The Mirror https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/jill-meagher-killer-adrian-bayley-6359055 (1 September 2015) Joel Cresswell, “Jill Meagher killer Adrain Bayley guilty of three rapes” in Illawarra Mercury https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/2971208/jill-meagher-killer-guilty-of-three-rapes/ (26 March 2015) Naaman Zhou, “Suppression orders in Australia: why you can't read what you may want to” in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/law/2018/dec/14/suppression-orders-australia-why-you-cant-read-what-you-may-want-to (14 December 2018) Candace Sutton, “Shadowed by a killer: Jill Meagher's final walk” from News.com.auhttps://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/shadowed-by-a-killer-jill-meaghers-final-walk/news-story/ebe461b014086b7a31c6c8d47d5ee0cf (4 May 2017) Huda Hayek, “What we know: Facts about the Jill Meagher case” in The Herald Sunhttps://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/what-we-know-facts-about-the-jill-meagher-case/news-story/578e4a9343f7ba20b9c04aefce6659a5 (24 September 2012) Conviction: The Jill Meagher Story ABC (2016) Joe St John, Evil in a Blue Hoodie (Sydney: New Holland, 2014)
Their heists were meticulous, and executed with military-style precision. And as soon as one job was done, they would disappear, sometimes for years. For 40 years, police have been in a cat-and-mouse chase with one of Australia's slickest armed robbery crews - a tight group of Melbourne mates who pulled seven intricately planned jobs over 24 years, starting in the early 1980s. Now, in part one of two episodes of John Silvester's Naked City, their full story can be told. Become a subscriber: Your support powers our newsrooms and is critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au or https://subscribe.smh.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crime journalist John Silvester talks about the new Stan documentary, ‘Revealed: No Mercy, No Remorse'. Ryan Daniels tells us what the hell is going on at the Wildcats at the moment. And Jon Pinder chats about rude neighbours and goths in cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chat to legendary Aussie journalist, author and true crime podcaster, John Silvester about his work writing and talking about the seedy underbelly of Melbourne's organised crime scene, and how he got a Christmas card from Chopper Read. A Nova PodcastPodcast Produced & Edited By Andy ZitoExecutive Producer: Jack CharlesSenior Producer: Brodie PummeroyAssistant Producer: Tom Casamento Senior Digital Producer: Andy ZitoAdditional Audio Production: Tim MountfordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Supreme Court judge Paul Coghlan has spent more than 50 years investigating, prosecuting and judging serious crooks on serious crimes. Coghlan, the grandson of a Chinese merchant, innkeeper and opium dealer, became Director of Public Prosecutions during Melbourne's gangland war, brokering plea deals that cracked the underworld's wall of silence. From prosecuting a serial killer to pursuing a dodgy detective in one of Australia's first wire tap cases, Coghlan opens up to veteran crime reporter John Silvester in another episode of Naked City. And a heads-up, there's a language warning for this one. Become a subscriber: Your support powers our newsrooms and is critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au or https://subscribe.smh.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How police caught Paul Charles Denyer, and the women who came chillingly close to the Frankston serial's orbit. In part two of John Silvester's season opening episode of Naked City, go behind-the-scenes of the investigation with the veteran crime reporter and hear from a suburban detective who, almost by chance, became the first officer Denyer chose to confess to. Another woman also talks about her encounter with Denyer a week before he murdered his final victim, as well as Donna's lucky escape. Become a subscriber: Your support powers our newsrooms and is critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au or https://subscribe.smh.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New documentary on Stan examines the 'Frankston Murders' case that gripped Melbourne in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New documentary on Stan examines the 'Frankston Murders' case that gripped Melbourne in 1993.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crime journalist John Silvester talks about the new Stan documentary, ‘Revealed: No Mercy, No Remorse'. Ryan Daniels tells us what the hell is going on at the Wildcats at the moment. And Jon Pinder chats about rude neighbours and goths in cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The much anticipated fifth season of Naked City has arrived. Make sure to subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. Search Naked City wherever you get your podcasts. John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation's most dangerous criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The much anticipated fifth season of Naked City has arrived. Make sure to subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. Search Naked City wherever you get your podcasts. John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation's most dangerous criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The much anticipated fifth season of Naked City has arrived. Make sure to subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. Search Naked City wherever you get your podcasts. John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation's most dangerous criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The much anticipated fifth season of Naked City has arrived. Make sure to subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. Search Naked City wherever you get your podcasts. John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation's most dangerous criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chat to local boy made pop superstar Vance Joy about his long distance relationship, fall-back career options and tax evasion; John Silvester gives us a true crime injection; you call with your terrible jokes for Sam; Chrissie helps her Big Brother BFF Reggie to the toot at the Logies; and we ask you what happened on your first day at a new job! A Nova Podcast Podcast Produced & Edited By Andy Zito Executive Producer: Jack Charles Senior Producer: Brodie Pummeroy Assistant Producer: Tom Casamento Senior Digital Producer: Andy Zito Additional Audio Production: Tim Mountford See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Speaking To John Silvester About His New True-Crime Documentary 'Revealed: No Mercy, No Remorse' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Speaking To John Silvester About His New True-Crime Documentary 'Revealed: No Mercy, No Remorse' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Walkley award winning Australian journalist and a well-respected crime reporter, John Silvester chats about his new investigatory documentary coming to Stan: Revealed: No Mercy, No Remorse. The series takes viewers back to Winter 1993 as the police hunt one of Australia's most infamous serial killers… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the winter of 1993, a serial killer terrorised Melbourne, stalking and murdering three young women in the bayside suburb of Frankston. John Silvester is back for another season of Naked City, starting with a two-part episode on the investigation into Paul Charles Denyer, and the detectives that netted one of Australia's most notorious killers. And a warning, some listeners may find this content distressing. Become a subscriber: Your support powers our newsrooms and is critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The much anticipated fifth season of Naked City arrives on June 22. Make sure to subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation's most dangerous criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cliff Lockwood was just 19 when he left the peace of a tiny town to join the police force. “I know it sounds funny but I just wanted to do good. Nineteen was way too young. You don't know anything.” On Sunday April 9, 1989 Lockwood and his partner, Senior Detective Dermot Avon arrested car thief and suspected violent criminal Gary Abdullah and took him to his Drummond Street two level flat to search for evidence and an accomplice. According to police Abdullah grabbed and imitation firearm and Lockwood responded by firing six shots from his gun, then grabbed Avon's to fire the last and fatal shot. Both police were charged with murder and were acquitted. Lockwood's left policing and his life spiralled out of control. He was jailed in the Northern Territory. Now he is back in Victoria trying to rebuild his life. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back! We're doing mysteries! It's like All Aussie Mystery Hour except it's not! This episode, Mel takes Josie through The Button Man, a mysterious guy who lives in the Victorian High Country area for periods each year. The thing is, there have also been several eerie disappearances in the same area over the last few years. Cue media suspicion of The Button Man - but is he just a prankster freaking out bushwalkers?Referenceshttps://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-button-man-could-be-key-to-mounting-mountain-mystery-20200521-p54v4p.htmlThe Age, John Silvester, May 22 2020.https://www.triplem.com.au/story/crime-writer-andrew-rule-gives-some-details-on-the-mystery-button-man-in-the-victorian-high-country-161688Triple M, Hot Breakfast interview with Andrew Rulehttps://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/australian-button-manStrange OutdoorsAs always, love us please:Become a TZIH Patreon supporter at patreon.com/thezestishistoryJoin The Zest Is History Podcast group on FB by searching for "The Zest Is History Podcast" on Facebook.Send us mail! The Zest Is History, PO Box 453, Rose Bay NSW 2029.Follow us on Instagram @thezestishistory and Twitter @ZestHistory.Follow Mel on Instagram @melissamason_ and Josie on Instagram @josieroze Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The rookie teacher at the tiny country school was startled during morning recess when some of the kids ran into the single weatherboard classroom, yelling: "There's a man outside with a gun." Rob Hunter had been the sole teacher at the Gippsland town of Wooreen for just nine days - his first posting after three years at teachers' college. He was 20 years old. Maree Young was his student, she was just 11 years old. The man with the revolver and wearing a Collingwood beanie as a balaclava was Geelong Prison escapee Edwin John "Ted" Eastwood, 26, who five years earlier pulled the same crime 270 kilometres away, kidnapping a teacher and six students from Faraday. It was February 14, 1977. In the next 21 hours they would experience a car crash, a night imprisoned at a remote campsite, an escape, police pursuit, a shootout and a wounding before final rescue. In this episode of Naked City, Rob Hunter and Maree Young tell their story, first hand. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1984 policeman Ron Fenton was nearly given up for dead. Shot in the head and slumped unconscious next to his police car. That is until a cop in an unmarked car took it upon himself to charge do drag Ron to safety. They thought Ron wouldn't make it to hospital, then that he would not regain consciousness and finally that he would never return to work. They didn't know Ron. He battled back and eventually was back on the road. But it came at a cost – he would suffer PTSD and leave the Force to battle his demons alone. Depression, flash backs, mood swings and vicious night terrors had led him to attempt to take his own life. That is, until he met Yogi, a companion dog trained by an inmate in Bathurst prison. The dog and the prisoner saved Ron's life. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first episode of series four will drop Wednesday 7 July, with a new episode published every Wednesday. Make sure to subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device. John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation's most dangerous criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester has proposed some BIG changes to Victoria's current system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester joined Ross and Russel on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making A Difference returns with this month's episode produced by journalism students from RMIT University in Melbourne.They report on the thorny issues of vaccination and misinformation plaguing Australia's attempts to move through the next stage of the pandemic. And there's a feature interview with one of Australia's leading investigative crime journalists, John Silvester, who tells us about the dangers and psychological strain of reporting on the crime beat. Making A Difference is a Junction Journalism podcast. A new episode is released every month.ProductionHost: Warwick JonesReporters: Sarah Oliver, Shamsiya Hussainpoor, Eli Duxson, Charlotte HustonProducer and audio editor: Warwick JonesMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Wake Up' - vitaminsoundFor the best student journalism in Australia:https://junctionjournalism.com/
In March 1815, in London, Elizabeth Fenning served a plate of dumplings to the family that employed her as a cook. Almost all members of the household, including Eliza herself, became violently ill, apparently poisoned. Barely four months later Eliza was dead, hanged for attempted murder after a drumhead trial tainted with misogyny, class prejudice and official corruption. An angry newspaper reporter who witnessed her execution, William Hone, took up her cause and began to expose the web of lies that led to Eliza’s wrongful conviction—but Hone would soon find himself on trial for daring to speak truth to power. This was a major event in the birth of investigative journalism as we now know it, but it didn’t exist before the Second Decade. This is the story of the case that brought it into being. In this episode, Dr. Sean Munger connects the disparate threads of the Eliza Fenning case and how it affected media and legal history. You’ll hear the likely real story of what happened in the troubled Turner household the day Eliza baked the dumplings, including her own words—ignored by legal authorities and historians alike—suggesting that the genesis of the whole thing was Eliza’s act of resistance against an attempted assault. You’ll meet a parade of corrupt officials and incompetent bureaucrats who tried to railroad her, from a feckless doctor who made a supposed murder weapon out of a sniff of garlic to the odious John Silvester, London’s chief criminal judge who demanded sexual favors in exchange for legal ones. And you’ll learn about the life of William Hone, briefly the most famous man in England, whose own trials in 1817 proved as much of a sensation as Elizabeth Fenning’s. There’s a lot more to this episode of Second Decade than the title suggests! Content Warning: this episode contains a brief discussion of sexual assault. History Classes Online at Sean's Website Sean’s Patreon Make a PayPal Donation Sean's Book: "The Warmest Tide: How Climate Change is Changing History" Additional Materials About This Episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With Purana still gathering evidence to support their case, Federal Police, led by Agent Jarrod Ragg, who’d been relentlessly pursuing Tony for some time, made the request to have Tony’s bail revoked.But without the evidence to support their reasoning, Justice Gillard did not revoke bail just yet.Instead, Tony was free to go after his day in court on Friday March the 17th, 2006. Outside court, he gave Purana Detective Jim Coghlan from the Asset Location Squad, a new mobile number he was using. Tony smiled at Jim as he scrawled the number on his palm.On Monday the 20th of March, 2006, Tony didn’t report for bail at South Melbourne Police station, and his legal team led by Con Helitois, were forced to withdraw from the case. Tony had fled, where exactly, was anyone’s guess…Join Shaun and Chloe for the final instalment of the Melbourne Gangland Killings, as they discuss the international manhunt for Australia’s most wanted man, Tony Mokbel, and the fate of his imprisoned friend and Gangland War instigator, Carl Williams. Join our Patreon community for access to exclusive extra content:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeLink to one-off Supporter donations at the bottom of show notesWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - includes our merch storeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/380493356066315/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truebluecrime/Email - truebluecrime@gmail.comThis episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below: Underbelly: The Gangland War, by John Silvester and Andrew RuleMokbelly, by John Silvester and Andrew RuleBig Shots by Adam ShandCarl Williams by Adam ShandFat Tony & Co, Nine Networkhttps://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/how-mokbels-greek-drama-played-out-20130614-2o9g9.htmlhttps://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/rise-and-fall-of-a-drug-czar/news-story/b4dcb63f3662f81455858063946e9313https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-13/cctv-of-tony-mokbels-prison-attack-shown-to-court/11798052https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Mokbelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Williams_(criminal) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/true-blue-crime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mick was on a mission to find Graham’s killers.Benji and Carl said they had nothing to do with it, but they’d heard that Asians, possibly the Chinese, had something to do with it.Mick was unmoved by the suggestion and word had it he was next on the list. He said to Carl;‘You walk away from this and mind your own business. But anything with you, that’s your problem, but if anything comes my way then I’ll send somebody to you. I’ll be careful with you, you be careful with me. I believe you, you believe me, now we’re even. That’s a warning. It’s not my war.’But 3 months later the war came to Mick’s doorstep…Join Shaun and Chloe for Part 4 of The Melbourne Gangland Killings.Join our Patreon community for access to exclusive extra content:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeLink to one-off Supporter donations at the bottom of show notesWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - includes our merch storeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/380493356066315/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truebluecrime/Email - truebluecrime@gmail.comThis episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below: Underbelly: The Gangland War, by John Silvester and Andrew RuleBig Shots by Adam ShandUnderbelly series of novels by John Silvester and Andrew RuleI, Mick Gatto, by Mick Gatto and Tom NobleShotgun City by Paul AndersonCarl Williams by Adam ShandUnderbelly, Series 1, Nine NetworkFat Tony & Co, Nine NetworkDead Famous, Melbourne’s underworld warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_gangland_killings Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/true-blue-crime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Carl Williams had a new attack dog. Andrew “Benji” Veniamin was now spending the best part of his days with a new best mate; despite him allegedly accepting a contract from Jason Moran to off Carl.The way Benji told it, he’d gotten his way into the roof cavity of Carl’s house one night, and was primed to do the job, when he heard Roberta singing to their daughter Dhakota, while putting her to bed.Benji knew then, he couldn't kill Carl. Others might think the lure of easy drug money on offer from the likes of Tony Mokbel, and his friend Carl, spoke louder than Roberta’s singing voice.Whatever the case, Benji had his foot in their camp now, and it wouldn’t be long until he put his skills to use, skills he’d be building up since his childhood…Join Shaun for Part 3 of The Melbourne Gangland Killings.Join our Patreon community for access to exclusive extra content:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeLink to one-off Supporter donations at the bottom of show notesWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - includes our merch storeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/380493356066315/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truebluecrime/Email - truebluecrime@gmail.comThis episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below:Underbelly: The Gangland War, by John Silvester and Andrew RuleBig Shots by Adam ShandCarl Williams by Adam ShandUnderbelly series of novels by John Silvester and Andrew RuleI, Mick Gatto, by Mick Gatto and Tom NobleUnderbelly, Series 1, Nine NetworkFat Tony & Co, Nine NetworkTough Nuts, Nikolai RadevDead Famous, Melbourne’s underworld warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_gangland_killings Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/true-blue-crime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
13th of October 1999Carl drove his hire car to Gladstone Park, a northwest suburb of Melbourne, and waited for Mark and Jason to arrive.When they did, the trio hopped into Carl’s hire car and drove around until they found a small reserve in Barrington Crescent. It was mid afternoon, and the small park was flanked by residential homes.When the subject of prices and past deals gone awry came up, Jason produced a small .22 Derringer and put the barrel to Carl’s gut. ‘No Jason’, Carl yelled, before the shot went off, the slug going into Carl’s abdomen.Join Shaun and Chloe for part 2 of The Melbourne Gangland Killings.Join our Patreon community for access to exclusive extra content:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeLink to one-off Supporter donations at the bottom of show notesWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - includes our merch storeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/380493356066315/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truebluecrime/Email - truebluecrime@gmail.comThis episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below: Underbelly: The Gangland War, by John Silvester and Andrew RuleBig Shots by Adam ShandCarl Williams by Adam ShandMokbelly by John Silvester and Andrew RuleShotgun city by Paul AndersonUnderbelly series of novels, books 4 and 7, by John Silvester and Andrew RuleI, Mick Gatto, by Mick Gatto and Tom NobleUnderbelly, Series 1, Nine NetworkFat Tony & Co, Nine NetworkDead Famous, Melbourne’s underworld warhttps://7news.com.au/news/court-justice/man-arrested-over-high-profile-gangland-murder-of-mad-richard-mladenich-c-531347https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/slain-gangster-wannabe-dino-dibra-idolised-scarface-reservoir-dogs-and-his-mate-rocco-arico-idolised-him/news-story/76f77e38dca83e29de69f0c0c4c95e9c Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/true-blue-crime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
6th February 1995, Carlton, VictoriaAlphonse left Lygon St and went to the Richmond Hotel to attend the wake of a dearly departed. He drank and punted until midnight, leaving for a party in St Kilda.As two partygoers left, they saw Alphonse out the front, his blood boiling amidst a verbal tirade he was unleashing on a man named Greg Workman over a perceived debt.When it became evident Greg didn’t have the money, Alphonse decided on a different approach. He unloaded a pistol into Greg Workman instead…Join Shaun and Chloe as they set the scene in Part 1 of The Melbourne Gangland Killings.Join our Patreon community for access to exclusive extra content:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeLink to one-off Supporter donations at the bottom of show notesWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - includes our merch storeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/380493356066315/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truebluecrime/Email - truebluecrime@gmail.comThis episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below:Underbelly: The Gangland War, by John Silvester and Andrew RuleBig Shots by Adam ShandUnderbelly series of novels, books 4 and 7, by John Silvester and Andrew RuleI, Mick Gatto, by Mick Gatto and Tom NobleUnderbelly, Series 1, Nine NetworkFat Tony & Co, Nine NetworkTough Nuts, Alphonse GangitanoTough Nuts, Dino DibraDead Famous, Melbourne’s underworld warhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62966891/charlie-peter-hegyaljiehttps://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/slain-gangster-wannabe-dino-dibra-idolised-scarface-reservoir-dogs-and-his-mate-rocco-arico-idolised-him/news-story/76f77e38dca83e29de69f0c0c4c95e9chttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_gangland_killingshttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/melbourne-gangland-deathbed-confessionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honoured_Society_(Australia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Carlton_Crew Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/true-blue-crime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sometimes life and death can be decided by something as simple as the toss of a coin. On that day, so many years ago, a young policewoman named Angela Taylor was working in the watch house at Russell Street when she lost the toss over who would do the staff lunch run. She was only a metre away when a car bomb, containing around 60 sticks of gelignite, exploded at 47 seconds past 1pm. She was caught in the fireball, suffered horrendous injuries and died 24 days later.While Melbourne was shocked, those who made the bomb were disappointed with the level of devastation. While they killed one and left another 21 injured, they expected a much greater death toll. This is the story of the bombing, the investigation and the tragic aftermath. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Wednesday 24 February, in the first episode of the third series, listen to never heard before tapes from Mark 'Chopper' Read to get insight into the myth and the legend. Subscribe to get new episodes published every Wednesday straight to your device. John Silvester, Australia’s longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation’s most dangerous criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As our Best of 2020 continues, Laura Turner revisits her chat with Walkley-award winning crime writer and journalist John Silvester. Also known as ‘Sly of the Underworld’, John is co-author of best-selling books that formed the basis of the TV series Underbelly, a regular on radio and host of new true crime podcast ‘Naked City’.
Welcome to our summer series re-release of episode 31: Bandali Debs.Join our Patreon community for access to exclusive extra content:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeLink to one-off Supporter donations at the bottom of show notesWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - includes our merch storeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/380493356066315/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truebluecrime/Email - truebluecrime@gmail.comThis episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below: Eavesdropping on Evil, by Wayne HowellOne Down, One Missing, by Joe D’Alo and David Astle'Everyman' serial killer Bandali Debs pays price for murders of officers Gary Silk and Rodney Miller, sex workers Kristy Harty and Donna Hicks, by Paul Anderson, HeraldSunWikipedia - Narre Warren Man charged over $2.4m Melbourne security van heist 22 years agoDPP v Ghiller [2003] VSC 350; 151 A Crim R 148 R v Debs [2012] NSWSC 119Rotten to the core, and now rotting in jail, John Silvester, The AgeR v Debs [2007] VSC 220 (22 June 2007)Unsolved True Crime Blog by Tamsin Francis Repeat killer may have tried to gun down two police officers four years before he murdered two others in cold blood, By Belinda Cleary, Daily Mail Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer Was Here Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/true-blue-crime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Every week Blood on the Sand brings you some of the Darkest True Crime set in some of the Most Beautiful Locations. Hosts Bob Keen, Andre Hashem, and Michael Johnson are here to serve you a Mai Tai with a side of bad guys “I have a lucrative speaking career now. Why would I ruin it with being hasty and violent?” Bang, we come in on chopper leaving prison, we know you’ve heard that before, and this time he promises that he’ll be good, we also know you’ve heard that before, but unlike all those other times, this time, it’s actually (mostly) true! We say mostly because, there might have been a little, well you really should listen to the full episode to learn about that one! But yea, that’s right Chopper is now on the up and up, by the time he leaves prison he has sold an insane amount of books, 300,000 and in Australia he’s kind of a regular celebrity, he gets asked onto television shows, mostly drunk, gets interviewed by journalists, mostly drunk and hangs out with celebrities, mostly to drink. We gotta tell you, once Chopper got that taste of fam he did not want it to go anywhere, but will that lead to his downfall? Will Mark Brandon “Chopper” Read’s story be met with some insane poetic irony and eventually lead to his final judgement for all the wrongs he’s done? Well tune in and listen till the end to hear the thrilling conclusion to one of the most interesting psychos we’ve ever heard about! Listen to the entire episode to learn more! Follow us on instagram @bloodonthesandofficial to join in the conversation Support us on patreon https://www.patreon.com/bloodonthesand February 11th 1998, Chopper gets out of jail, 1998, he’s sold at least 300k books. Hell, he sold 260k by the end of his appeal because they reference his literary career as his reason for being safe to release into society. These are the books he releases in prison: Chopper 2: Hits And Memories: More Confessions Of Mark Brandon Read 1992 Chopper 3: Hell Hath No Fury Like a Mate Shot in the Arse 1993 Chopper 4: For The Term Of His Unnatural Life: More Confessions Of Mark Brandon Read 1994 Chopper 5 Pulp Faction 1995 Chopper 6 No Tears for a Tough Guy 1996 Crime journalist John Silvester wrote the forward for a re-release of Chopper: From the Inside and said: “It was a series of books on the life of Chopper Read that many consider to be the greatest crime against literature in the history of the written word,”
John Silvester made some key points after Jason Roberts had his murder convictions quashed in regards to the Silk-Miller police shootings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scotty & Ruttsy discussed the Trumpster in the Dumpster, the TAB systems crash, Putin's immunity for life, China eating our lobsters, John Silvester's 7 deadly sins, Unusual Pub Names, Dane's & Minks, Lost life savings, the Greek upgrade, Flying Fox to the Rescue, Monkeys as Revheads, Retro Motels, Brit teens growing slowly, Gelati & changing what we eat. With 9 consecutive days of COVID 0-0, the song theme was based on “nine”. So we got 99 Luftballoons by Nena, 1999 by Prince, Love Potion #9 by The Searchers, 9-5 by Dolly Parton & 19th Nervous Breakdown by The Rolling Stones. A tenuous theme I agree…
A Bulgarian army deserter, Pavel Marinof trained himself for an armed confrontation with police, saying they would 'never take him alive'. Because he was violent and dangerous Australian media dubbed him 'Mad Max'. Marinof always traveled with two pistols and had a favourite gun, a F1 submachine gun. Senior Detective Rod McDonald describes the moment when he and Detective Sergeant John 'Kappa' Kapetanovski finally discovered Marinof after an eight-month long manhunt. The Hume Highway confrontation didn't work out well for anybody. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Convicted of four murders, but suspected of many more, Alistair 'Sandy' MacRae could be one Australia's worst serial killers. He was a brothel boss, standover man, organised crime associate and small-time businessman. He lured people to his property near Merbein in country Victoria with the promise of a drug deal, took their money, killed them and buried them on the property. In an interview with police, MacRae blames one of the killings on his girlfriend, saying she wanted to be a gangster, and that he told her 'this is Mildura, not Chicago'. Suspected of being involved in the deaths of up to 15 prostitutes among others police think they may never know how many people Sandy MacRae actually killed. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He nearly died because his boss liked a cheap beer: Bertie Wrout was right hand to Melbourne crime lord Lewis Moran and saw the gangland wars up close. He was there as Moran family and associates came and went, witnessed the rise of the infamous drug lord Carl Williams and was with Lewis Moran when he was was shot dead at his favourite drinking hole, The Brunswick Club. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens once the criminals are locked up? In his years as an officer at Port Phillip Prison, Paul O'Sullivan has seen more than most will see in a lifetime. An accomplished boxer, he could hold his own and he had to, because jail is a violent place. He's witnessed murders, bashings, and even had his own throat cut. But he's also made friends, had a laugh and got a better understanding of human nature. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester, Australia's longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation's most dangerous criminals. Subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device the minute they are published. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester, Australia’s longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation’s most dangerous criminals. Subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device the minute they are published. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester, Australia’s longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation’s most dangerous criminals. Subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device the minute they are published. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Part 1 of 2 Known armed robber Graeme Jensen was shot dead by police as he evaded arrest at Narre Warren. Jensen was part of a group called 'The Flemington Crew' who operated in the 80s and early 90s, when armed robberies were a weekly occurrence. Police wanted him for the murder of a security guard, but Jensen was innocent, and the arrenst went badly wrong. A split second decision left Jensen dead, and his criminal associates vowing for revenge. The murders of two police at Walsh Street the day after wasn't the only aftermath of the Jensen shooting. There were murder charges for the arresting crew, a suicide and a complete change of approach at Victoria Police. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recorded 12 May 2020. Barney is known as the wild man of Borneo. Most UK pilots know this legend and he started the BPRA, pro as the most famous paragliding race programme in the world! Phillipe Broers, Uli Prinz and pilot personalities are discussed. BPRA-Sharing, philosophy, Malin, Rus Ogden, Guy Anderson. No Egos, discipline, A framework of help and support. How to FastTrack your flying learning. Theo and Harry's stories. Very motivating! SIV training camps and Rus' mantra. Keep your Dick in! Diorama, tuning gliders, do and review. Hugh Miller and Thomas Thierry(sp). Self belief. Fabien Blanco SIV. Working to be in the mountains.. Love it! Corona insights and a re-evaluated environmental view! Checking in on my dreams. Bir, India and John Silvester. Passion for values and for relationships. "Bridges are the metaphor that connect people. " SHARING AND DREAMS! Resentment.. https://www.facebook.com/barney.woodhead https://www.instagram.com/niviukuk/ https://www.facebook.com/britishparaglidingracingacademy/
Laura Turner chats with Walkley-award winning crime writer and journalist John Silvester.Also known as ‘Sly of the Underworld’, John is co-author of best-selling books that formed the basis of the TV series Underbelly, a regular on radio and host of new true crime podcast ‘Naked City’.Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE.This program is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.
Scotty & Ruttsy interview John Silvester, an Australian journalist and crime writer. He has written for major Melbourne based newspapers such as The Age, the Sunday Herald Sun and others. Silvester has also co-written a number of bestselling books with Andrew Rule based on crime in Melbourne. Some of their works formed the basis of the hit Australian TV series Underbelly. He also appears weekly on 3AW's breakfast program as "Sly of the Underworld". We discussed all of the colourful characters such as Nicola Gobbo, Carl Williams, Tony Mokbel, “The Musician”, Mick Gatto & Christopher Dale Flannery.
Award-winning crime writer John Silvester joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to talk about the colourful characters who have been involved in football over the years, from the time Carlton lost possession of one of their flags (and how it involves the Moran family) to a Fremantle scout's run-in with Carl Williams, and plenty in between. Plus, North star Emma Kearney gives her take on the latest AFL news, we hear when footy is likely to start up again, discuss the news around Dean Laidley and more. Footy might be on hold, but this podcast is not. Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to get every episode as it drops. Get in touch! - We'd love to hear from you. Why not email us here, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mick Gatto is one of Australia’s most colourful identities. He's survived death plots and was acquitted of the murder of hitman Andrew Veniamin. In the first episode of Naked City, John Silvester returns to his candid 2009 interview with Gatto, who opens up about the Melbourne underworld, Veniamin, Carl Williams, jail and his trial. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Silvester, Australia’s longest-serving crime reporter, will take you on a journey through his 40 years of dealing with the nation’s most dangerous criminals. Subscribe now and get all the episodes straight to your device the minute they are published. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 September 1994. Hallam, VictoriaConstable Jason Bryant and Sergeant Allan Beckwith were patrolling north along Hallam Road, when they spotted a stolen Nissan Bluebird with stolen registration plates backing out of Bowens Timber and Hardware.Neither of the officers knew the car or plates were stolen at that moment, but the driver was hasty to be on their way, so the police pulled over and let them pass, before putting on their lights and pulling the vehicle over. This was night time so the occupants of the Bluebird may not have known this was a police car, but they soon learnt.As Sergeant Beckwith left his vehicle to approach the Bluebird, a middle aged husky looking man leapt out of the Nissan with a revolver pointed directly at the officer, then fired a shot...Join Shaun and Chloe as they discuss the murders of Donna Hicks and Kristy Harty, the Pigout and Hamada Robberies, and a few other cases linked with Bandali Debs in this 2 part episode that culminates with the coverage of the tragic Silk-Miller Police murders on next week's episode.Support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - includes our merch storeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/380493356066315/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truebluecrime/Email - truebluecrime@gmail.comThis episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below: Eavesdropping on Evil, by Wayne HowellOne Down, One Missing, by Joe D’Alo and David Astle'Everyman' serial killer Bandali Debs pays price for murders of officers Gary Silk and Rodney Miller, sex workers Kristy Harty and Donna Hicks, by Paul Anderson, HeraldSunWikipedia - Narre WarrenMan charged over $2.4m Melbourne security van heist 22 years agoDPP v Ghiller [2003] VSC 350; 151 A Crim R 148R v Debs [2012] NSWSC 119Rotten to the core, and now rotting in jail, John Silvester, The AgeR v Debs [2007] VSC 220 (22 June 2007)
6th of December, 1980, around 2pm. Graeme Brenchley and Tom Looby were enjoying a day of fox hunting near an old sand quarry. This area was in Tynong North, around Brew Road. The men had permission to hunt there.For Graeme and Tom to be able to hunt any foxes, they first had to be lured out from safety, and into the area where they were. To do this, the men dumped lamb offal in the nearby scrubland.They were walking along a secluded bush track near the quarry when Graeme changed course so he could follow a wallaby track.Unfortunately for Graeme, what he spotted next was not a wallaby. It wasn’t even a fox. It was a grey stocking, with toe bones sticking out…Join Shaun and Chloe as they discuss the series of disturbing unsolved Tynong North-Frankston murders.Support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - includes our merch storeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/380493356066315/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truebluecrime/Email - truebluecrime@gmail.comThis episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below. A special thanks to Jenny, Elissa, and Nicky for the assistance with writing, research, and imagery on this episoeBooksSuburban Nightmare - Emily Webb, Chapter: No JusticeUnderbelly 3 - John Silvester & Andrew Rule, Chapter: The bodies in the bushArticleshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tynong_North_and_Frankston_Murdershttps://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/tynong-north-murders.984161/Contains Tynong: Is The Search Over? The Sunday Age articlehttps://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/tynong-north-and-frankston-killings-remain-some-of-australias-worst-unsolved-murders/news-story/d89783628ca9df1f0f111eeeb860a4e0https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/six-women-murdered-but-still-no-conviction-20130816-2s20u.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-21/police-offer-6m-for-information-on-tynong-north-murders/9072882https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/cold-case-detectives-launch-a-fresh-hunt-for-serial-killer-20171019-gz49pa.html
6th of November 1984 Melbourne Cup DayThey say it’s ‘the race that stops a nation’. Australia’s most famous horse race, it’s also a world-class one that’s among the top sporting events in the world - sitting alongside other famous races like the Kentucky Derby in the USA and The Royal Ascot in England.But in 1984 Melbourne Cup Day wasn’t a day to be celebrated by Kylie Maybury and her family.Join Shaun and Chloe as they discuss this heart-wrenching murder of an innocent young girl who was taken from her family far too young, and the subsequent arrest in 2016 of a vile old man named Gregory Keith Davies.Support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - includes our merch storeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/380493356066315/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truebluecrime/Email - truebluecrime@gmail.comThis episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below. Thanks to Jenny and Elissa for the assistance with writing and research on this episode.The Queen v Davies [2017] VSC 800 (21 December 2017)Mugshots 3 by Keith MoorSix-year-old Kylie Maybury’s 1984 Melbourne Cup Day kidnap, and rape and murder, faces fresh investigation by Victoria Police, by Keith Moor, Herald SunKylie Maybury’s killer trapped by mix of new age science and old fashioned policing, by John Silvester, The AgeGregory Davies pleads guilty to murder of six-year-old Kylie Maybury 30 years ago, by Adam Cooper, The AgeSuspect charged over 1984 killing of six-year-old Kylie Maybury, By Nino Bucci, Tammy Mills and Allison Worrall; The AgeKylie Maybury, 6, was murdered on a family errand. 32 years later, police swoop, by John Silvester, The AgeMan accused of Kylie Maybury’s murder lived a quiet life in tiny town, Nino Bucci, The Age
Derek Ernest Percy was a child killer who was linked to the unsolved deaths and disappearances of nine children in the 1960s.Join Shaun and Chloe as they discuss Percy's known history, interspersed with the crimes he's been linked with as a potential suspect.Warning: this episode contains graphic accounts of pedophilia and paraphilia. Please exercise self-care if you choose to listen to this episode.Support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - includes our merch storeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/380493356066315/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truebluecrime/Email - truebluecrime@gmail.comThis episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below: Lambs to the Slaughter by Debi MarshallUnsolved Australia by Justine FordCrimes That Shook Australia - S1 E6One man, so many faces of evil by John Silvester,The Age, April 22, 2007Child Killer Pockets Navy Pension by Carly Crawford, Sunday Herald Sun, 8 May 2005murderpedia.org and wikipedia.org, including original referenced sources See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Veteran journalist John Silvester discusses underworld lawyer Nicola Gobbo who has been revealed as a police informer. And in a world first, a Victorian judge has awarded damages to a former Age journalist who suffered PSTD while working as a crime reporter.
Al and Tam discuss "The Black Prince" - episode 1 of Underbelly. With special guest John Silvester, who co-wrote the books the series was based on. With thanks to Delsinki Records for the music. Catch Underbelly now on Stan.
Jo Hall looks back on an earlier interviewer with Australian crime report and founder of the Underbelly series, John Silvester
John Silvester chats to Jo Hall about his time in crime reporting, Underbelly and his media career.
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