Today I'm showcasing another True Crime podcast I highly recommend you check out. It’s called ‘True Crime City” and spends 12 episodes on the most notorious crimes in each city before moving onto the next city somewhere in the world.

So far “True Crime City” has focused its first season on the city of London starting off with the Teddington Towpath Murders” Take a listen to True Crime City wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen here on Apple

Show Notes:

Step into the shadows of London's tranquil Teddington Towpath, where an idyllic riverside stroll transforms into a chilling tale of mystery and murder. In this gripping podcast episode, we delve deep into the unsolved homicides that have haunted this picturesque stretch of the Thames for decades. Join us as we explore the eerie atmosphere of the towpath, uncovering clues, suspects, and theories surrounding these perplexing crimes. From whispered rumors to overlooked evidence, we unravel the enigma of the London Teddington Towpath Murders, shedding light on a dark chapter in the city's history. Tune in for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of a real-life mystery that continues to confound investigators and captivate imaginations.

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On the night of November 16th, 2020, 23 year old Celeste Manno was stabbed to death in her bed.

The murderer was a man she'd met very briefly at work over a year before who'd been stalking her relentlessly ever since.

Luay Sako, 39, smashed through her bedroom window with a hammer and stabbed Celeste 23 times in two and a half minutes.

By the time her mother, Aggie, was woken by the commotion and made it down the hallway to her daughter's bedroom, it was too late.

Earlier this year, Sako was sentenced to 36 years in prison with a minimum of 30. It came as a great shock and disappointment to Celeste's family and their supporters who'd hoped for a life sentence.

There was further disappointment when the Office of Public Prosecutions announced they would not pursue the option to seek a life sentence on appeal.

Links to support Celeste Manno's family:

Sign the petition for Mandatory Life Sentences for Murder

Event for Celeste's Ride for Justice Rally (May 26th at Parliament House, Melbourne)

Celeste's Ride for Justice Facebook group

Justice for Celeste website

Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and we can't wait to see you in person. You can find tickets by clicking this link.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from 60 Minutes, 9 News and ABC News.

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On the night of November 16th, 2020, 23 year old Celeste Manno was stabbed to death in her bed.

The murderer was a man she'd met very briefly at work over a year before who'd been stalking her relentlessly ever since.

Luay Sako, 39, smashed through her bedroom window with a hammer and stabbed Celeste 23 times in two and a half minutes.

By the time her mother, Aggie, was woken by the commotion and made it down the hallway to her daughter's bedroom, it was too late.

Earlier this year, Sako was sentenced to 36 years in prison with a minimum of 30. It came as a great shock and disappointment to Celeste's family and their supporters who'd hoped for a life sentence.

There was further disappointment when the Office of Public Prosecutions announced they would not pursue the option to seek a life sentence on appeal.

Links to support Celeste Manno's family:

Sign the petition for Mandatory Life Sentences for Murder

Event for Celeste's Ride for Justice Rally (May 26th at Parliament House, Melbourne)

Celeste's Ride for Justice Facebook group

Justice for Celeste website

Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and we can't wait to see you in person. You can find tickets by clicking this link.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from 60 Minutes, 9 News and ABC News.

GET IN TOUCH:

https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at [email protected]

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 

David Ranson is one of Australia's most experienced forensic pathologists.

I wrote a chapter about him in my book CSI I Told You Lies, in which he described traveling to Holland in 2014 to join the International Victim Identification Team after MH17 was shot down over Ukraine. David also worked in victim identification after the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 and the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009.

David has given forensic evidence in some of Australia's biggest criminal cases, including those of serial killer Peter Dupas, the Walsh Street police shootings and countless Melbourne underground murders.

These days he's trying to move toward retirement, in his words, and concentrating on teaching, and he joins us on Australian true crime to talk about the kinds of things he's passing on to his students.

Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and we can't wait to see you in person. You can find tickets by clicking this link.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

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]

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David Ranson is one of Australia's most experienced forensic pathologists.

I wrote a chapter about him in my book CSI I Told You Lies, in which he described traveling to Holland in 2014 to join the International Victim Identification Team after MH17 was shot down over Ukraine. David also worked in victim identification after the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 and the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009.

David has given forensic evidence in some of Australia's biggest criminal cases, including those of serial killer Peter Dupas, the Walsh Street police shootings and countless Melbourne underground murders.

These days he's trying to move toward retirement, in his words, and concentrating on teaching, and he joins us on Australian true crime to talk about the kinds of things he's passing on to his students.

Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and we can't wait to see you in person. You can find tickets by clicking this link.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

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]

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We're bringing a LIVE show of Australian True Crime to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! You can click here to find tickets for your city.

This is an unlocked episode of ATC Plus. To listen to all ATC Plus episodes, plus gain extra benefits such as access to our first 100 episodes, early listening and ad-free episodes, sign up to ATC Plus on Apple Podcats or Acast.

Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi, Indiana. About 40 minutes later, Libby posted a picture on her Snapchat account showing Abby carefully walking across the bridge. It was the last time they made contact with the outside world, although it wasn't the last time Libby recorded their surroundings. 

The girls were reported missing later that afternoon, and community members searched for them through the night. But sadly, their bodies were discovered nearby the following day. 

in October 2022, a local man was taken into custody. Who is he? Did he know the girls? Is there any truth to the rumors that other people may yet to be charged? The best person to ask these questions is without a doubt, journalist Susan Hendricks. 

*A note that this conversation was recorded in December 2023, so it may be behind in current trial developments.

Click here to purchase Susan Hendricks' book, "Down the Hill".

Click here to learn more about the Abby and Libby Memorial Park 

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Susan Hendricks

Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard

Extra content from Inside Edition is used in this episode.

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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. 

In Episode 380 of Australian True Crime, we spoke to Anna, one of four women whose evidence convicted former South Australian teacher Trenton John Wickers of indecent assault of children and unlawful sexual intercourse with a child in the 1990s.

In November of 2018, Judge Simon Stretton characterised Wickers as a serious repeat offender and sentenced him to ten years jail with a non-parole period of eight years.

As the end of that minimum jail period draws near, one of the other three women who helped convict Wickers, Jane, joins us today on Australian True Crime to talk publicly for the first time. She's passionate about the importance of speaking out about historical sexual assault.

As she puts it, many voices can bring about change, and this is her story.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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In Episode 380 of Australian True Crime, we spoke to Anna, one of four women whose evidence convicted former South Australian teacher Trenton John Wickers of indecent assault of children and unlawful sexual intercourse with a child in the 1990s.

In November of 2018, Judge Simon Stretton characterised Wickers as a serious repeat offender and sentenced him to ten years jail with a non-parole period of eight years.

As the end of that minimum jail period draws near, one of the other three women who helped convict Wickers, Jane, joins us today on Australian True Crime to talk publicly for the first time. She's passionate about the importance of speaking out about historical sexual assault.

As she puts it, many voices can bring about change, and this is her story.

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

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]

Build your pro podcast with The Audio College

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 

It's been quite a season of high-profile defamation cases in Australia in recent years.

Geoffrey Rush, Craig McLachlan, Ben Roberts-Smith, and Bruce Lehrmann, to name a few.

Along with the risks of airing all of your dirty laundry for the world to see, a defamation case doesn't come cheap either. Lehrmann, who recently lost his defamation lawsuit against Channel 10, is rumoured to have legal fees amounting to more than 8 million dollars.

We're joined on Australian True Crime today by Victoria-Jane Otavski, a litigator with over 20 years of experience specialising in defamation law, to explain what defamation is and why these cases so rarely succeed in court.

You can click here to learn more or get in contact with Victoria-Jane Otavski at Blackbay Lawyers

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from ABC News and 10 News First

GET IN TOUCH:

https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

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It's been quite a season of high-profile defamation cases in Australia in recent years.

Geoffrey Rush, Craig McLachlan, Ben Roberts-Smith, and Bruce Lehrmann, to name a few.

Along with the risks of airing all of your dirty laundry for the world to see, a defamation case doesn't come cheap either. Lehrmann, who recently lost his defamation lawsuit against Channel 10, is rumoured to have legal fees amounting to more than 8 million dollars.

We're joined on Australian True Crime today by Victoria-Jane Otavski, a litigator with over 20 years of experience specialising in defamation law, to explain what defamation is and why these cases so rarely succeed in court.

You can click here to learn more or get in contact with Victoria-Jane Otavski at Blackbay Lawyers

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

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from ABC News and 10 News First

GET IN TOUCH:

https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at [email protected]

Build your pro podcast with The Audio College

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.