Australian True Crime

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:

• Interviewing survivors
• Book Club: The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule
• Criminal Lawyer, Lauren Cassimatis joins us to tell the case of Katherine Knight. 

Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on Speakpipe here.

Host: Meshel Laurie

Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis

Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard

For Support:

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

GET IN TOUCH:

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Katherine Knight is the only woman in Australian history to be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. 

In 2001, she was convicted of murdering her partner, John Price, in a case so shocking and brutal that it remains one of the most infamous crimes Australia has ever seen. 

Today, we're unpacking the crime, the trial, and the legal questions surrounding the case with Lauren Cassimatis, Principal Lawyer and Director at Gallant Law.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

For Support:

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Lauren Cassimatis

Producer: Ruby Bartzis

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at [email protected]

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on Speakpipe here.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

Katherine Knight is the only woman in Australian history to be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. 

In 2001, she was convicted of murdering her partner, John Price, in a case so shocking and brutal that it remains one of the most infamous crimes Australia has ever seen. 

Today, we're unpacking the crime, the trial, and the legal questions surrounding the case with Lauren Cassimatis, Principal Lawyer and Director at Gallant Law.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

For Support:

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Lauren Cassimatis

Producer: Ruby Bartzis

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at [email protected]

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on Speakpipe here.

What does it mean to be a Nazi in 2026? 

Crime reporter at The Age, Sherryn Groch joins us to examine how extremist groups attract followers online, who they're targeting, and the symbols, language and online communities that help these movements grow.

ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

For Support:

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Sherryn Groch

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

The visual version of this episode contains photographs from The Australia Institute (0:07), AAP / James Ross (0:14) and The Age (0:20) 

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https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

What does it mean to be a Nazi in 2026? 

Crime reporter at The Age, Sherryn Groch joins us to examine how extremist groups attract followers online, who they're targeting, and the symbols, language and online communities that help these movements grow.

ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

For Support:

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Sherryn Groch

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

GET IN TOUCH:

https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at [email protected]

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:

• Live shows
• Maternal Instinct (Netflix)
• The work of CeCe Moore, otherwise known as the DNA Detective.

Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6–7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.

Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on Speakpipe here.

Host: Meshel Laurie

Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis

Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard

For Support:

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

GET IN TOUCH:

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at [email protected]

CeCe Moore is one of the world's leading genetic genealogists, using DNA and family-tree analysis to solve cases that once seemed impossible.

She joins us to discuss her work on the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders, the identification of Australia's Poona Dam John Doe, and how advances in forensic genealogy are transforming criminal investigations around the world.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

For Support:

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: CeCe Moore

Producer: Ruby Bartzis

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

GET IN TOUCH:

https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at [email protected]

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

CeCe Moore is one of the world's leading genetic genealogists, using DNA and family-tree analysis to solve cases that once seemed impossible.

She joins us to discuss her work on the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders, the identification of Australia's Poona Dam John Doe, and how advances in forensic genealogy are transforming criminal investigations around the world.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

For Support:

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: CeCe Moore

Producer: Ruby Bartzis

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

GET IN TOUCH:

https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at [email protected]

Dr Jeni Haynes made legal history in 2019 when she became the first person in the world permitted to give evidence in court through multiple personalities, helping secure the conviction of her father for years of childhood sexual abuse.

Living with dissociative identity disorder and more than 2,500 alters, Jeni joins us to discuss her extraordinary life.

We Are Jeni is available to stream now on SBS On Demand.

ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

For Support:

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Dr Jeni Haynes

Producer: Ruby Bartzis

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

GET IN TOUCH:

https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at [email protected]

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

Dr Jeni Haynes made legal history in 2019 when she became the first person in the world permitted to give evidence in court through multiple personalities, helping secure the conviction of her father for years of childhood sexual abuse.

Living with dissociative identity disorder and more than 2,500 alters, Jeni joins us to discuss her extraordinary life.

We Are Jeni is available to stream now on SBS On Demand.

ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.

You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.

Join our Facebook Group here.

Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

For Support:

Lifeline  on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Dr Jeni Haynes

Producer: Ruby Bartzis

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

GET IN TOUCH:

https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at [email protected]