Podcast appearances and mentions of vikki petraitis

Some stories are so profound, so unimaginable, that they stay with us forever. The Unthinkable is the latest podcast from Casefile Presents, hosted by two of Australia's leading voices in true crime, Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb. The series delves into tales of ordinary people who have faced extraordinary, often devastating events and emerged forever changed. From survivors of traumatic events to victims of relentless stalking, and even those who've confronted some of Australia's most notorious criminals, The Unthinkable explores the depths of human resilience. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Some stories are so profound, so unimaginable, that they stay with us forever. The Unthinkable is the latest podcast from Casefile Presents, hosted by two of Australia's leading voices in true crime, Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb. The series delves into tales of ordinary people who have faced extraordinary, often devastating events and emerged forever changed.From survivors of traumatic events to victims of relentless stalking, and even those who've confronted some of Australia's most notorious criminals, The Unthinkable explores the depths of human resilience.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some stories are so profound, so unimaginable, that they stay with us forever. The Unthinkable is the latest podcast from Casefile Presents, hosted by two of Australia's leading voices in true crime, Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb. The series delves into tales of ordinary people who have faced extraordinary, often devastating events and emerged forever changed.From survivors of traumatic events to victims of relentless stalking, and even those who've confronted some of Australia's most notorious criminals, The Unthinkable explores the depths of human resilience.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Nicola and Di chat with the talented and brave Vikki Petraitis. Vikki is best known as a true crime writer and Casefile podcaster, who created The Frankston Murders series. Casefile is one of the most popular true crime podcasts around, topping the Apple charts with millions of downloads per month, so it was a thrill to get to hear some of the incredible stories from Vikki herself. As well as writing 18 books and having a top-rating podcast, Vikki is also a school teacher by day, which is where she has honed her wonderful storytelling abilities.  In this conversation, we dive deep into The Frankston Murders and hear how Vikki still gets a bit spooked to this day about what went on in the suburbs of Melbourne back in the early 90s. Vikki shares how she was out on patrol with police on the night of one of the victims, Natalie Russell's murder, and how that motivated her to tell the story as a local community member. We talk about the way that the police disregarded the evidence at the time and the danger of what happens when women aren't believed.  We also chat about how this book became a Casefile podcast, and the power of podcasting in not only sharing stories, but in some cases, making a real difference and getting laws changed. This was certainly the goal for Vikki - the Casefile team decided to release the podcast in 2023, the year that serial killer Paul Denyer was due for parole, and through their hard work they managed to get his parole bid denied and a law changed in parliament so that he can never apply again.  Vikki shares her theories on why she thinks many women are fascinated by true crime podcasts, her own addiction to writing true crime stories and why she believes that podcasts are one of the most powerful platforms around.  This is such a fascinating conversation with Vikki and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with her. We hope you love it as much as we did!  Follow Vikki on IG here Buy Vikki's latest book The Unbelieved here  Listen to The Frankston Murders on the Casefile podcast here  Find out more about Vikki's work and true crime books here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikki Petraitis has written 18 books, including her best-selling book The Frankston Murders about serial killer Paul Denyer. In 2023, she released a podcast of the same name which topped charts around the world and helped change the law to keep Denyer in prison. Vikki's first fiction, The Unbelieved, won the inaugural Allen & Unwin Crime Fiction Prize and the Readers' Choice Davitt Award. The sequel is on the way. Vikki's Casefile Presents podcasts have been downloaded millions of times. Her next podcast is called The Unthinkable and is due for release in 2024.CreditsConcept designer, co-producer, and narrator: Susanna LobezCo-producer: Carmel ShuteProductionManager: Tim CoyGraphic Designer: Caz BrownCopyright Sisters in Crime Australia

This is a re-issue of episode #146, Paul Dale Pt 2. The Crimes in Question #146This week, we released an episode with Retired Homicide Detective, Charlie Bezzina, regarding the murders of Terrence and Christine Hodson. We're re-issuing our two part episode in conversation with Paul Dale, so that he can tell his side of the story, and so that we can go further into detail regarding the many key players involved. Don't forget that Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland this July. To get 15 percent off your tickets for our Melbourne show with Charlie Bezzina, make sure to use the codeword "Charlie" at checkout. Show notes:“Disgraced former Drug Squad Detective” Paul Dale has seen his reputation so destroyed that his lawyer says he's virtually beyond defamation. As his biographer Vikki Petraitis puts it, he's been accused of everything, and yet, he's never been convicted of anything. Is he the victim of a huge conspiracy, or the luckiest villain in the ongoing saga of the Melbourne Gang war? You be the judge as he joins us to tell his story over two weeks.Purchase COPS, DRUGS, LAWYER X AND ME by Paul Dale and Vikki Petraitis.For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comBuild your pro podcast with The Audio CollegeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a re-issue of episode #145, “Disgraced” Paul Dale. Victim or Villain?This week, we released an episode with Retired Homicide Detective, Charlie Bezzina, regarding the murders of Terrence and Christine Hodson. We're re-issuing our two part episode in conversation with Paul Dale, so that he can tell his side of the story, and so that we can go further into detail regarding the many key players involved. Don't forget that Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland this July. To get 15 percent off your tickets for our Melbourne show with Charlie Bezzina, make sure to use the codeword "Charlie" at checkout. Show notes:“Disgraced former Drug Squad Detective” Paul Dale has seen his reputation so destroyed that his lawyer says he's virtually beyond defamation. As his biographer Vikki Petraitis puts it, he's been accused of everything, and yet, he's never been convicted of anything. Is he the victim of a huge conspiracy, or the luckiest villain in the ongoing saga of the Melbourne Gang war? You be the judge as he joins us to tell his story over two weeks.Purchase COPS, DRUGS, LAWYER X AND ME by Paul Dale and Vikki Petraitis.For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comBuild your pro podcast with The Audio CollegeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When 23-year-old Beth Barnard is found murdered in her home, investigators immediately suspect a woman named Vivienne Cameron, whose husband had been having an affair with Beth. But the more investigators – and the wider public – dig into the mystery, the less the puzzle pieces seem to fit together.  Visit the Crime Junkie Fan Club App to listen to Part 2 now, as well as hundreds of never before released bonus episodes!If you would like to purchase Vikki Petraitis' and Paul Daley's book, “The Phillip Island Murder,” please visit this link!If you or someone you know if experiencing thoughts of suicide, support can be reached by calling or texting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/conspiracy-phillip-island-part-2/ Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at +1 (317) 733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, random photos of Chuck, and more! 

When 23-year-old Beth Barnard is found murdered in her home, investigators immediately suspect a woman named Vivienne Cameron, whose husband had been having an affair with Beth. But the more investigators – and the wider public – dig into the mystery, the less the puzzle pieces seem to fit together.  Visit the Crime Junkie Fan Club App to listen to Part 2 now, as well as hundreds of never before released bonus episode.If you would like to purchase Vikki Petraitis' and Paul Daley's book, “The Phillip Island Murder,” please visit this link!If you or someone you know if experiencing thoughts of suicide, support can be reached by calling or texting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/conspiracy-phillip-island-part-1Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at +1 (317) 733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, random photos of Chuck, and more! 

GUEST HOST: Jeremy Beck filling in for Dean Mackin. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: John Stapleton is a graduate of Macquarie University and studied both philosophy and anthropology and  following his university studies he distinguished himself as a freelance writer with his work appearing in publications including The Australian Financial Review and the Bulletin. John later worked as a staff news reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald for approximately 8 years and later at The Australian for over 14.  As a news reporter, Stapleton wrote hundreds of stories about everyone from street alcoholics to Australian Prime Ministers; covering from natural disasters of the Australian bush to scenes of urban dysfunction. In 2000 he became co-founder of the world's longest running radio program on father's issues, Dads on the Air. He currently edits A Sense of Place Magazine. His books include: Thailand: Deadly Destination, Unfolding Catastrophe: Australia; his memoir of a lifetime in journalism, Hunting the Famous, will be released later this year.and he is also author of AUSTRALIA BREAKS APART. He is the proud father of two children and his website is http://www.johnstapletonjournalism.com/ GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Vikki Petraitis is an award-winning true crime author and podcaster. Thirty years ago, she wrote a book called The Frankston Murders about the three women killed by serial killer Paul Denyer. At the end of March, she put out an 11-part podcast series of the same name, aimed at drawing worldwide attention to the case now that Denyer's 30-year non-parole period comes to an end. In just three weeks, The Frankston Murders had over a million downloads and now stands at a total of 2.43 million downloads by Aug. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Greg Sheridan AO is an Australian foreign affairs journalist, author, and commentator. He has written a number of books on politics, religion, and international affairs and has been the foreign editor of The Australian newspaper since 1992. He is a regular commentator on Australian television and radio, including the ABC and Sky News Australia.  

On today's show we discuss Frankston serial killer Paul Denyer denied parole three decades after murders, and Julian Assange update and planed protest. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Vikki Petraitis is an award-winning true crime author and podcaster. Thirty years ago, she wrote a book called The Frankston Murders about the three women killed by serial killer Paul Denyer. At the end of March, she put out an 11-part podcast series of the same name, aimed at drawing worldwide attention to the case now that Denyer's 30-year non-parole period comes to an end. In just three weeks, The Frankston Murders has had over a million downloads. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: WikiLeaks Chick, Aka Kazz is from the North Coast of NSW. Has been involved in supporting Julian Assange and WikiLeaks for over a decade. Including PR, Content Provider and campaigner for two WikiLeaks Party Senate runs in Western Australia. Runs the WikiLeaks Social Media Hub on Facebook WikiLeaks Party Western Australia on Facebook and representative at Freedom Events. Volunteer Advocacy and Humanitarian Works. "We are all free and we are all equal" #FreeJulianAssangeNow 

Katherine Kovacic and Dani Vee - Seven Sisters Men get away with murder all the time. Now it's our turn ... A twisty, intriguing crime novel for fans of The Mother and The Family Doctor. Naomi started grief counselling prepared to run for cover as soon as her therapist, Mia, pulled out a crystal or tried to align her chakras. When Mia suggests that she join a support group, Naomi is sceptical: how could she begin to describe what it felt like to lose her sister, Jo? How could she possibly share her loss and rage to a room full of people? How could she express her helplessness that Jo's killer walks free on a suspended sentence? And how could she share her deepest desire to see Jo's killer dead by her hand? In the group sessions, Naomi finds that her experiences and her anger are shared between the other members: Gabrielle, Brooke, Katy, Olivia and Amy. Under the enigmatic leadership of Mia, a plan begins to take shape. I'll kill yours if you kill mine ... 'A love letter to Hitchcock and Highsmith, fuelled by women's rage. Once you start you won't be able to stop.' Hayley Scrivenor 'An intense, page-turning psychological thriller that ... grips the reader with two-handed fury. Perfect for fans of Patricia Highsmith, Candice Fox and Jacqueline Bublitz, Seven Sisters will have you questioning your idea of justice and how far you would go to help others -- including taking an eye for an eye.' Books + Publishing 'A cracking thriller that I could not put down for a second ... This is a chilling, compelling, and completely addictive descent down the rabbit hole.' Dinuka McKenzie 'Compelling reading! Seven Sisters is the ultimate fightback novel.' Vikki Petraitis '[This] taut, morally ambiguous thriller ... measures out a precise cocktail of parable and revenge fantasy' Sydney Morning Herald

We are thrilled to announce that Casefile Presents: Crime Interrupted is returning for a second season. The first series of Crime Interrupted, researched and written by Vikki Petraitis, delved into some of the biggest cases investigated by the Australian Federal Police, Australia's national law enforcement agency. Season 2 picks up where season 1 left off, featuring in-depth interviews with the officers who solved some of the AFP's most challenging cases. Once again, we've been given exclusive access to their case vault, so you can learn more about fighting crime in Australia at a national level. The first episode of season 2, Operation Kastelholm, takes listeners behind the scenes as officers work to thwart an attack on one of the country's biggest cities. In 2016, four young men were planning to detonate an explosive device at Federation Square, in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. They had chosen a time when the popular city venue would be at its busiest - at Christmas. When the Joint Counter Terrorism Team learnt of the impending terrorist attack, they had just days to stop it.  Operation Kastelholm is out now and is available wherever you get your podcasts. All remaining episodes of Crime Interrupted: Season Two will be released on a monthly schedule. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss each new episode. And if you haven't already heard season one, you can go back and listen now.

College murderer encounter; Don't Be So Quick To Judge; Ghosty Friends Encounter; Creepy Airbnb in Fayetteville AR; That time I almost shit my pants and probably ruined a lot of people's “brunch”; and a special guest story from Vikki Petraitis. This week we are joined by Vikki Petraitis. Vikki is a bestselling, award-winning true crime author with twenty years experience at her craft. She has written dozens of books throughout her career, including her book about Frankston serial killer Paul Denyer, which has become a classic in the true-crime genre.  Vikki and the team at Casefile: A True Crime Podcast created The Frankston Murders podcast, which uncovers new material and new victims in the 1993 case and includes Vikki's interviews prison guards, police officers, family members, and people caught in the periphery of a serial killer.  The Frankston Murders is currently the #1 podcast in Australia, bringing attention to this case just as its perpetrator has asked the courts to be released on parole. We are so honored to be nominated for a 2023 Webby Award for Best Comedy Podcast! Cast your votes starting NOW through Thursday, April 20th, at 11:59 pm PDT.  Thank you for all your love and support. We could not do this without you!! Just click this link to cast your vote now: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting... Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here for information and tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show.

In June 1993, Elizabeth Stevens, 18, was murdered on her way home from the bus stop. Her death began a seven-week reign of terror for the people of Frankston. A serial killer was on the loose. No one was safe, not young mother, Debbie Fream, 22, taken on a trip to the shops, nor Natalie Russell, 17, murdered on her way home from school. The serial killer, Paul Denyer, was captured and sentenced to life in prison. On appeal, he was granted a 30-year minimum sentence. Fast forward 30 years, and Denyer has applied for parole. Award-winning crime writer Vikki Petraitis was on patrol with police the night the final murder took place. She wrote the bestselling book, The Frankston Murders, which has never been out of print. Vikki has revisited the case in a long-form podcast to remind the world why Denyer must never be released. The Frankston Murders podcast uncovers new material and new victims stalked by Denyer in the lead-up to the killings. Vikki interviews prison guards, police officers, family members, and people caught in the periphery of a serial killer. https://casefilepresents.com/the-frankston-murders

DARK MYSTERIES Tuesday and Friday at 2am CET - Wednesday and Friday at 1pm CET (podcast on Sundays). This program is hosted by Madeleine d'Este. This week, Madeleine talks about the book "The Unbelieved" by Vikki Petraitis.

DARK MYSTERIES Tuesday and Friday at 2am CET - Wednesday and Friday at 1pm CET (podcast on Sundays). This program is hosted by Madeleine d'Este. This week, Madeleine talks about the book "The Unbelieved" by Vikki Petraitis.

Vikki Petraitis is the author of the best-selling true crime books "The Frankston Murders" and "The Phillip Island Murder" as well as a podcaster - making two highly successful podcasts with Case File Presents: series which have topped charts around the world and enjoyed millions of downloads. More recently, Vikki won the inaugural Allen & Unwin Crime prize with her first work of fiction "The Unbelieved" (published earlier this year). Devouring it from cover to cover, I understood why this manuscript took out the prize. Empowering, explosive, gritty and insightful, "The Unbelieved" is a novel that should be on everyone's must-read list. I was thrilled to have the chance to chat with Vikki about her remarkable book on the podcast earlier this year.

After a “reading slump” Sarah was delighted to be swept away by a powerful new detective, Antigone Pollard; she isn't afraid of the dark and won't take no for an answer as she hunts down a sexual predator in the small seaside town of Deception Bay. And… Far from being spooked, Cath and Sarah find re-reading Agatha Christie's crime novels strangely soothing…but both agree she was no poet! Guests:  Vikki Petraitis, author of “The Unbelieved”  Sarah Tooth, second hand bookshop owner and Agatha Christie devotee Our Random Reader - Alex   Other books that get a mention: Annie is reading the “Midwich Cuckoos” by John Wyndham and Jane Tuttle's books about Paris for forthcoming Tsundoku episodes. Vikki mentions her true crime novels “Rockspider; The danger of paedophiles” and “The Philip Island Murder” which she wrote with Paul Daley. Vikki is currently writing the sequel to “The Unbelieved”  Cath mentions the Agatha Christie's books “A Murder is Announced”, “4.50 from Paddington”, “At Bertram's Hotel” and “They Came to Baghdad”  Sarah mentions Agatha Christie's books “The Mysterious Affair at Styles”, “And Then There Were None”, “A Caribbean Mystery”, “The Murder at the Vicarage”, “Death on the Nile” and “Murder on the Orient Express”. Also, Christie's historical mystery novel “Death Comes as the End” and what Sarah describes as her rather sub-standard poetry in “Poems”.  Alex mentions “Imagine” by Alison Lester, “Gidja, The Rainbow Serpent” and others by Percy Tresize and Dick Roughsey, “Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse, “Fingerprints of the Gods” by Graham Hancock, “The Alchemist” by Paolo Coelho, “The Four Agreements - a Practical Guide to personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz, “The Circle” by Dave Eggers, “Cloud Atlas” and “The Bone Clocks” by David Mitchell …and a perennial title in his tsundoku is “Plato's Republic” by Plato   Music composed by Quentin Grant    SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES   VIKKI INSTA - @vikkipetraitis VIKKI FB - @vikki.petraitis.author WEB - www.vikkipetraitis.com.au   A&U INSTA - @allenandunwin A&U FB - @AllenandUnwinBooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a “reading slump” Sarah was delighted to be swept away by a powerful new detective, Antigone Pollard; she isn't afraid of the dark and won't take no for an answer as she hunts down a sexual predator in the small seaside town of Deception Bay. And… Far from being spooked, Cath and Sarah find re-reading Agatha Christie's crime novels strangely soothing…but both agree she was no poet! Guests:  Vikki Petraitis, author of “The Unbelieved”  Sarah Tooth, second hand bookshop owner and Agatha Christie devotee Our Random Reader - Alex   Other books that get a mention: Annie is reading the “Midwich Cuckoos” by John Wyndham and Jane Tuttle's books about Paris for forthcoming Tsundoku episodes. Vikki mentions her true crime novels “Rockspider; The danger of paedophiles” and “The Philip Island Murder” which she wrote with Paul Daley. Vikki is currently writing the sequel to “The Unbelieved”  Cath mentions the Agatha Christie's books “A Murder is Announced”, “4.50 from Paddington”, “At Bertram's Hotel” and “They Came to Baghdad”  Sarah mentions Agatha Christie's books “The Mysterious Affair at Styles”, “And Then There Were None”, “A Caribbean Mystery”, “The Murder at the Vicarage”, “Death on the Nile” and “Murder on the Orient Express”. Also, Christie's historical mystery novel “Death Comes as the End” and what Sarah describes as her rather sub-standard poetry in “Poems”.  Alex mentions “Imagine” by Alison Lester, “Gidja, The Rainbow Serpent” and others by Percy Tresize and Dick Roughsey, “Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse, “Fingerprints of the Gods” by Graham Hancock, “The Alchemist” by Paolo Coelho, “The Four Agreements - a Practical Guide to personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz, “The Circle” by Dave Eggers, “Cloud Atlas” and “The Bone Clocks” by David Mitchell …and a perennial title in his tsundoku is “Plato's Republic” by Plato   Music composed by Quentin Grant    SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES   VIKKI INSTA - @vikkipetraitis VIKKI FB - @vikki.petraitis.author WEB - www.vikkipetraitis.com.au   A&U INSTA - @allenandunwin A&U FB - @AllenandUnwinBooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1993, Paul Denyer murdered Natalie Russell, Elizabeth Stevens and Deborah Fream in the Frankston area. Denyer had also stalked and terrified women - that's one of the lesser known aspects of his horrendous offending.Now 50, Denyer was sentenced to life in prison without parole, but the sentence was later appealed and reduced to a non-parole period of 30 years, meaning Denyer is eligible for release in 2023.There's a genuine fear from many that Denyer will be released - from the families of Natalie, Elizabeth and Deborah - but also the women who were stalked by Denyer.Our guest for this episode is one of the family members who is speaking up.Jake Blair was 12 days old when his mum Debbie was murdered by Denyer. Though he's almost 30 he's still known as Baby Jake to the Frankston community. He was a fluffy-haired newborn, cradled in the arms of his dad Garry in a picture that ran in Newspapers across Australia. Over the years, many people, including myself, have wondered what happened to him. What was life like for Baby Jake?  If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime  CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here and listen to her podcast Killer Content here. Guests: Jake Blair and Vikki PetraitisProducer/Editor: Matthew TankardExecutive Producer: Jacqueline TonksRecorded at a Hub Australia Media Studio. Find the workspace that's right for you at https://www.hubaustralia.com/  GET IN TOUCH:Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at team@smartfella.com.au Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even moreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. For a few dollars per month, you can listen to every episode early and ad free, access fortnightly bonus content, and even get your name shouted out on the show! Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prolific author and podcaster Vikki Petraitis has taken the leap from real crime to crime fiction and already it is a victory. Winner of the inaugural Allen & Unwin crime fiction prize, her novel The Unbelieved opens new doors for Vikki with her writing.  In her second Authorised appearance Vikki tells Kevin about her exciting new pathway.  Thanks to our podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you achieve your financial goals. Call them for a chat - it will be well worth your while - 03 9974 8333 or visit cscg.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sexual assault can happen anywhere, but in a small town how hard is it to prove and to get justice. Vikki Petraitis won the Allen and Unwin Crime fiction Prize with her book ‘The Unbelieved'. ‘Decadence' demonstrates Thuy On's delight in playing with language, words and even grammar in poems that are both playful and, at times, evocative.

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Vikki Petraitis is a writer, presenter, teacher and podcaster. She is well known for her true crime writing and today she is joining me with a new book, The Unbelieved.The Unbelieved is fiction but it is so uncomfortably close to real life, it could be ripped from the headlines. A woman stumbles out of a bar, unsteady on her feet. A man has followed her out but as he grabs at her it's clear he's not there help… A string of drink spiking incidents in bars around Deception Bay points to a serial rapist. So why isn't anyone joining the dots? Detective sergeant Antigone Pollard has seen this before. It's the case that drove her out of Melbourne.  Can she take on the system that says it's all a bit of fun and boys will be boys? Can she help the women of Deception Bay protect themselves? Join me as we discover Vikki Petraitis's The Unbelieved... Final Draft is produced and presented by Andrew Pople Want more great conversations with Australian authors? Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week from 2ser. Get in touch with Andrew and Final Draft. We love to hear about what you're reading! Twitter - https://twitter.com/finaldraft2ser  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/finaldraft2ser/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/finaldraft2ser/ 

Meet Polly Phillips, author of the psychological thriller The Reunion. How to write a cosy mystery, win copies of The Unbelieved by Vikki Petraitis and much more. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Bronwyn Birdsall joins us to discuss the writing of her first novel, 'Time and Tide in Sarajevo,' and her life after chronic fatigue syndrome. We discuss living with a mindset of rest and recovery, moving overseas and reinventing yourself, and the question at the heart of the book – how do we find hope in a world that feels beyond repair?   As always, nothing in this episode is intended as medical advice.  Bronwyn Birdsall grew up in Sydney. At the age of twenty-four, she moved to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and worked as an English teacher. The four years she spent there provided the inspiration for 'Time and Tide in Sarajevo.' Her writing centres around contemporary life and finding meaning in the everyday. She writes from her home on Bundjalung Country, in Northern New South Wales. Books and authors discussed in this episode: Sarah Sentilles;  Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski; Indelible City by Louisa Lim;  The Writer Laid Bare by Lee Kofman;   Songs of a Dead Dreamer by Thomas Ligotti;  A Kind of Magic by Anna Spargo-Ryan;  The Unbelieved by Vikki Petraitis;  The Whispering by Veronica Lando  Get your copy of 'Tide and Tide in Sarajevo' from your local bookshop, Booktopia or wherever else good books are sold.  James' novel 'Denizen' is out now! Learn more about it and buy your copy here.  Upcoming events: James: Author talk at Taree Library, Friday 26 August 2022, 11am-12pm, free, RSVP here.   James: Author talk at Port Macquarie Library, Saturday 27 August 2022, 10:30-11:30am, free, RSVP here.   James and Ashley: Writers Unleashed (Sutherland Shire Writers Festival), Saturday 3 September, 9.30-5pm. James: BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival 2022, 'Three Prizewinners Walk into a Bar...' Friday 9 September, 3-4pm. Ashley is teaching The Joy of Creative Writing, Tuesday 30 August, 7.45-9pm, online via Zoom. Ashley's new six-week course Online: Creative Non-Fiction takes place Monday 31 October to Friday 9 December 2022, through Writing NSW.  Get in touch! Ashley's website: ashleykalagianblunt.com Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt Ashley's Instagram: @akalagianblunt James' website: jamesmckenziewatson.com James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson James' Instagram: @jamesmcwatson

Philip Island, Australien Als im September 1986 die brutal zugerichtete Leiche einer Frau gefunden wird, sind die Einwohner auf der kleinen Insel Philip Island schockiert. Doch die Umstände der Tat und nicht zuletzt die Botschaft, die auf ihren Bauch geritzt wurde, bringen die Ermittler schnell auf die Spur der Täterin. Ein glasklarer Fall. Erst Jahrzehnte später beginnen die Menschen in Australien an der offiziellen Version der Geschehnisse zu zweifeln und die Frage wird immer lauter, ob die Schuldigen vielleicht immer noch auf freiem Fuß sind. Heute erzählen wir euch die Geschichte von Beth Barnard und Vivienne & Fergus Cameron. Inhaltswarnungen: Explizite Gewalt, Suizid, Häusliche Gewalt SHOWNOTES Danke an unseren Werbepartner Bookbeat. Wenn ihr als Neukunden Bookbeat zwei Monate lang kostenlose testen wollt, könnt ihr unseren Code: crime oder die folgenden Links benutzen: www.bookbeat.de/crime (Deutschland) www.bookbeat.at/crime (Österreich) www.bookbeat.ch/crime (Schweiz) Unsere Hörbuchempfehlungen auf Bookbeat: Olive von Emma Gannon und Liebes Kind von Romy Hausmann Buch zum Fall: The Philip Island Murders von Vikki Petraitis & Paul Daley Podcast zum Fall: The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron, ein Spotify Exclusive Empfehlungen: Amanda: The Ultimatum auf Netflix Marieke: Table Manners Podcast, u.a auf Spotify, Apple Podcasts und Amazon Music SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: Puppiesandcrime https://www.instagram.com/puppiesandcrime/?hl=de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuppiesandCrime Email: puppiesandcrime@gmail.com ------- N ---------

Kananook railway station is located on the Frankston line in Victoria, about 50 minutes from Melbourne's CBD.  At approximately 10:20pm, on the 11th of July, 1990, a 23-year-old woman named Sarah MacDiarmid can be seen alighting from the train and walking in the direction of the poorly lit car park, where she parked her red Honda Civic that morning.  She is no doubt in a hurry to get home. She has work in the morning, and her train had been running 20 minutes late.  Despite it being late on a Wednesday night, there are people around. They see the woman, with blonde hair, holding a tennis racket.  She crosses the footbridge. Someone will later remember a female voice shouting “Give me back my keys”. We won't know if that voice belongs to Sarah.  Between the footbridge and sliding into the driver's seat of her car, Sarah vanishes into thin air. There are traces that she made it to her vehicle, but someone, or perhaps a group of people, targeted her. But who? And why?  Will we ever know for certain what happened to Sarah MacDiarmid on that night, in the middle of winter, three decades ago? CREDITS Host: Jessie Stephens Guest: Vikki Petraitis Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producers: Leah Porges & Gia Moylan CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at truecrime@mamamia.com.au   Join our closed Facebook community to discuss this episode. Just search True Crime Conversations on Facebook or follow this link https://bit.ly/tcc-group  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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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. Just by reading or listening to our content, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Bob chats with Australian true crime author, teacher, and PhD student, Vikki Petraitis. Vikki is also the host of two incredible podcasts, “The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron” and “Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid,” both of which were created in collaboration with the extremely popular “Casefile” podcast. Before discussing her podcasts, Vikki and Bob discuss gender roles in true crime fiction, how to define fearlessness, and what it's like to write so many books you've lost count. They then discuss the mysterious disappearance of Vivienne Cameron and the murder of Beth Barnard on Philip Island in 1986. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: magicmind.co/binge - Use code "binge20" for 20% off your first order.  truebill.com/binge - Don't fall for subscription scams. Start canceling today with Truebill.  Betterhelp.com/binge - Get 10% off your first month.

Australian etelärannikolla sijaitsevan Phillip Island -saaren idylli järkkyi 1980-luvulla, kun nuori Beth Barnard koki julman kohtalon. Poliisilla oli välittömästi teoria tekijästä, mutta tilanne mutkistui, kun pääepäillyn todettiin kadonneen jäljettömiin. Missä hän on ja mikä tärkeimpänä - oliko hän edes Bethin murhan takana? Lähteet: Vikki Petraitisin suorittamat haastattelut Casefile-podcatissa, linkki 10-osaiseen sarjaan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OMPA1xdpZHw8R4Z1petZk?si=mXkNguy-R8aET-9shnvmvQ&utm_source=copy-link Kirja 'The Phillip Island Murder', kirjoittajat Vikki Petraitis ja Paul Daley https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/streaming/new-twist-in-cold-case-phillip-island-m https://www.mamamia.com.au/phillip-island-murder/urder-mystery/news-story/345f490d78b42ab3ab46525656782f67

The night of September 22, 1986 was an absolute nightmare on Phillip Island. On an island known for its nightly penguin parades, no one expected to find a young woman brutally murdered on her bedroom floor. Elizabeth “Beth” Barnard was only 23 years old when she was discovered stabbed to death and left with the letter “A” carved into her abdomen. She'd been having an affair with a married man, Fergus Cameron. Did his wife Vivienne do this to Beth, or was it a stalker from her past? The Phillip Island Murder by Vikki Petraitis & Paul Daley As always thank you to our sponsors,  HelloFresh: Right now, you can get twelve free meals—including free shipping!--when you go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12. Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you'll get an additional 3 months for FREE!! Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and [Morbid: A True Crime Podcast] listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/[Morbid] Athena Club: Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today and you'll get 20% off your first order! Just go to Athena Club dot com and use promo code mtc Credit Karma: Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to learn more and find offers tailored just for you.

Acclaimed true crime writer, Vikki Petraitis, is back to discuss the mysterious disappearance of 23-year-old Sarah MacDiarmid who vanished from Kananook Station in Melbourne in 1990. The case remains unsolved and it forms the subject of a brand new podcast series that Vikki has just completed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acclaimed true crime writer, Vikki Petraitis, is back to discuss the mysterious disappearance of 23-year-old Sarah MacDiarmid who vanished from Kananook Station in Melbourne in 1990. The case remains unsolved and it forms the subject of a brand new podcast series that Vikki has just completed.

Vikki Petraitis has written over 17 true crime books and has recently researched and recorded a true crime podcast for Casefile. In this episode, Vikki speaks about ex-detective Paul Dale, her best-selling book on The Frankston Serial Killer, Paul Denyer, and discusses her career as an acclaimed true crime writer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vikki Petraitis has written over 17 true crime books and has recently researched and recorded a true crime podcast for Casefile. In this episode, Vikki speaks about ex-detective Paul Dale, her best-selling book on The Frankston Serial Killer, Paul Denyer, and discusses her career as an acclaimed true crime writer.

Kiwi author Stephen Johnson wrote about what he knew when embarking on his first crime book. He knew the cutthroat world of tv news and also the party hard culture of European bus tours after a stint as a tour guide in the 1980s.His debut Tugga’s Mob moves between present day and the 1980s, following the life and death of a small-town New Zealand country girl on her big European Adventure...that turned into a nightmare.---Stephen JohnsonTugga’s Mob is published by Clan Destine Press.Show notes for Episode 04:Your host is Emily Webb Emily is the author of Angels of Death: Doctors and Nurses Who Kill With thanks to author Stephen Johnson and Vikki Petraitis for reading the extract from Tugga’s Mob. *Pleased be advised that Tugga’s Mob deals with themes of sexual assault* This podcast is made in association with the acast creator network.Purchase Tugga’s Mob in our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyThank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phillip Island lies just off Australia’s southern coast, about two hours from the city of Melbourne. In 1986, the Cameron family were well known on the island. Fergus Cameron was a founding shareholder of the Phillip Island Grand Prix, but day to day worked on the family farm. He was married to Vivienne Cameron, and the pair had two small children.  One night in September, the body of a 23-year-old woman was found inside her home in what has been described as one of the most horrific crime scenes. And then, another woman went missing. Immediately, police thought they knew what had happened.  But all these years later, there are still unanswered questions. A mysterious phone call. A handbag that was miraculously moved. And blood that revealed something no one was expecting... In 1993, crime writer Vikki Petraitis published her first book The Phillip Island Murder. Twenty-seven years later, she’s working on a podcast with Casefile about the case of Vivienne Cameron’s disappearance and is hoping to finally lay the mystery to rest.   CREDITS Guest: Vikki Petraitis  Host: Jessie Stephens Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Executive Producer: Zoe Ferguson CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at truecrime@mamamia.com.au   Join our closed Facebook community to discuss this episode. Just search True Crime Conversations on Facebook or follow this link https://bit.ly/tcc-group  If any of the contents in this episode have cause distress know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian author Aoife Clifford started crime writing with short stories and her inspiration came from what was happening at the time in her life - she had preschool age children and was on the preschool committee so she set a murder at a kindergarten. The story, aptly called Kill-Dead-Garten won the prestigious Scarlet Stiletto award from Sisters in Crime. From there she’s kept writing and produced two fantastic crime novels - All These Perfect Strangers and Second Sight. Having studied law, Aoife likes to weave the lesser known but no less important aspects of the law into her plots. In All These Perfect Strangers the main character is studying law at university and in Second Sight, her protagonist is a city lawyer who returns to her country hometown to get information for the biggest case of her career.---Aoife CliffordAll These Perfect Strangers and Second Sight are published by Simon & Schuster Australia.Show notes for Episode 02:Your host is Emily Webb Emily is the author of Angelsof Death: Doctors and Nurses Who Kill With thanks to author Aoife Clifford and Vikki Petraitis for reading the extract from Second Sight.This podcast is made in association with the acast creator network.Purchase All thesePerfect Strangers and Second Sight in our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyThank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron delves deep into the murder of Beth Barnard and the disappearance of Vivienne Cameron, as previously covered on episode 80 of Casefile.  Join us and true crime author Vikki Petraitis as we take you back to Phillip Island to understand - what really happened that night.....and where is Vivienne? Listen here: https://phillipislandpodcast.com (https://phillipislandpodcast.com/)

The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron delves deep into the murder of Beth Barnard and the disappearance of Vivienne Cameron, as previously covered on episode 80 of Casefile.  Join us and true crime author Vikki Petraitis as we take you back to Phillip Island to understand - what really happened that night.....and where is Vivienne? Listen here: https://phillipislandpodcast.com

Meet Andrew Stafford, author of 'Something To Believe In', a memoir of music, madness and love. What you should NOT expect from an agent. The Children's Book Council of Australia announces Book of the Year Notables 2020. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Cops, Drugs, Lawyer X and Me' by Paul Dale and Vikki Petraitis to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

“Disgraced former Drug Squad Detective” Paul Dale has seen his reputation so destroyed that his lawyer says he’s virtually beyond defamation. As his biographer Vikki Petraitis puts it, he’s been accused of everything, and yet, he’s never been convicted of anything. Is he the victim of a huge conspiracy, or the luckiest villain in the ongoing saga of the Melbourne Gang war? You be the judge as he joins us to tell his story over two weeks.Show notes for Episode 145:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Paul Dale and Vikki Petraitis.Like us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The host talks with Vikki Petraitis, a bestselling author who has written over a dozen true crime books, covering several cases featured on Casefile... Credits: Vikki Petraitis - special guest Anonymous Host - research, narration Erin Munro - research, writing Milly Raso - research, writing Elsha McGill - research, writing Mike Migas - production, scoring Paulina Szymanska - design Sponsors: Your Super (https://yoursuper.com/) – Get 15% off your order with promo code 'FILES' SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/files) – Get free shipping and money-back guarantee For all credits and sources please visit fromthefiles.com/from-frankston-to-phillip-island-with-vikki-petraitis (https://fromthefiles.com/from-frankston-to-phillip-island-with-vikki-petraitis/)

Megan Norris was one of our very first guests on Australian True Crime. In Episode 3 she spoke to us about her excellent book, On Father’s Day, in which she tells the story of Cindy Gambino, whose ex-husband Robert Farquharson murdered their three sons, Jai, Tyler and Bailey, by driving them into a dam on Father’s Day in 2005. Megan is the only author to have interviewed Cindy and they spent many many hours together in the weeks, months and years after the event, as Cindy moved from supporting Robert and believing his story about a coughing fit causing a terrible accident, to coming to terms with the fact that he’d planned and carried out the murder of her children to punish her for leaving him. It’s an intimate and harrowingly close observation of a woman accepting the unacceptable. In today’s episode, Megan joins Emily Webb and Vikki Petraitis to discuss a Queensland case she’s been following, that of a so-called Black Widow, Patricia Byers.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 94:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Megan Norris and Vikki Petraitis More about Look What You Made Me Do: Fathers Who Kill by Megan NorrisLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz Porter is a novelist and a journalist with a passion for the real CSI. It’s a combination which means her true crime books read like suspenseful thriller fiction and you’re about to find out that that’s how she talks too. She’s a masterful storyteller and the story she brings today is the stuff of legend. True crime authors Emily Webb, Vikki Petraitis and Liz Porter, talk about a landmark case not only in Australian crime fighting, but international crime fighting. It’s the story of the Narong Road Rapist.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 92:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Liz Porter and guest co-host Vikki PetraitisBuy Liz Porter’s latest book in our Bookshop!Patrons visit our Patreon page to access the discount code for 5% off your orders for one week only.If you liked this episode, you might like Episode 44 - The Milicia Trailovic Murder: A Narelle Fraser CaseLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

True Crime author Vikki Petraitis joins us to talk about The Frankston Murders in the wake of its 25th anniversary, as well as an insight into the now jailed perpetrator, Paula Denya.Show notes:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Vikki PetraitisLike us on the Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The orchestration of Monash's battle at Le Hamel in France is compellingly detailed in Monash's Masterpiece by Peter FitzSimons, published by Hachette Australia.Once A Copper: The Life and Times of Brian 'The Skull' Murphy is the latest gripping true-crime book written by award-winning author Vikki Petraitis, published by Wild Dingo Press.

Bonus interview with Vikki Petraitis – author of the book "The Phillip Island Murder" ----- For all credits and sources please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-80-beth-barnard](http://casefilepodcast.com/case-80-beth-barnard/)

Three queens of crime fiction and fact tell us why crime writing is so popular, how they research and write fiction and true crime, and we get an insight into one of the genre's favourite characters: Miss Phryne Fisher. #podcast #true crime #crime #mystery #writing #reading

Vikki Petraitis is the author of the excellent book, The Phillip Island Murder about the deaths of 23-year-old farmhand Beth Barnard and her employer, 36-year-old Vivienne Cameron. Vivienne’s husband Fergus, was allegedly having an affair with their employee Beth.Show notes:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Vikki PetraitisLike us on the Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.