Australian True Crime

Gwenda McCallum was young, single and determined to squeeze every drop out of life when she arrived in Sydney in 1949.

Mere weeks later, she found herself in the company of some extremely unsuitable men.

After one night of partying, Gwenda awoke on board an ocean liner. 24 hours later, she vanished.

Our guest today, Gideon Haigh, puts an inspiring amount of work and care into seeking the truth for long forgotten women into his books. His recent book, "The Girl in Cabin 350" is no different.

"The Girl in Cabin 350", can be purchased directly from Gideon here.

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Guest: Gideon Haigh

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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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. 

The current rise of Antisemitism and “White Power” groups in Australia is not unprecedented.

In fact, as recently as 1992, Russell Crowe’s career was launched by his role as a brutal skinhead in the seminal Australian film Romper Stomper.

Andrew Kirby is one of the men that movie was about and he joins us to talk about Neo Nazism in Australia, and his subsequent internal journey to reform.

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Guest: Andrew Martin Kirby

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

John Clifford White's Romper Stomper theme appears at the beginning of this episode.

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The current rise of Antisemitism and “White Power” groups in Australia is not unprecedented.

In fact, as recently as 1992, Russell Crowe’s career was launched by his role as a brutal skinhead in the seminal Australian film Romper Stomper.

Andrew Kirby is one of the men that movie was about and he joins us to talk about Neo Nazism in Australia, and his subsequent internal journey to reform.

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 

Guest: Andrew Martin Kirby

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

John Clifford White's Romper Stomper theme appears at the beginning of this episode.

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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

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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. 

Lauren Humby brings a perspective on the criminal justice system that many of us may struggle with.

However, she is anything but misinformed. Not only is Lauren an academic with decades of research in the field, she is also victim of several sexual assaults dating back to her early childhood.

Today, Lauren is a lecturer of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Queensland.

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Guest: Dr Lauren Humby

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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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. 

Lauren Humby brings a perspective on the criminal justice system that many of us may struggle with.

However, she is anything but misinformed. Not only is Lauren an academic with decades of research in the field, she is also victim of several sexual assaults dating back to her early childhood.

Today, Lauren is a lecturer of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Queensland.

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 

Guest: Dr Lauren Humby

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

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The story of Robert Berchtold's double kidnapping of Jan Broberg is so bizarre and tragic, that you may find it unbelievable.

In the 1970s, Jan Broberg was kidnapped twice by family friend, Robert Berchtold. First when she was 12, and again when she was 14.

She was abducted twice because after the first time, Jan's parents signed affidavits stating they'd given Berchtold consent to take Jan away with him, which was a lie.

Although we may think we have come a long way from the culture that played a part in this horrifying story, when it comes to childhood sexual assault, the statistics haven't changed.

Some audio from this episode has been taken from "A Friend of the Family", a new True Crime series coming exclusively to 7plus on October 25, 2023.

If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:

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CREDITS:

Hosted and created by Meshel Laurie

Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard

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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. 

Susan grew up in the UK, enduring years of highly abusive relationships at the hands of her mother and her pimp husband. 

In her thirties, she moved to Australia and begun working at Brisbane's infamous Boggo Road prison. 

At the prison, she handled everything from breaking up fights to initiating new prisoners, drug busts and suicide attempts.

In 1990 she was witness to the murder of Debra Dick committed by the infamous murderer Storm Brooke. This is Australia’s only murder in a women’s prison.

Diagnosed with PTSD, Susan left Boggo Road in 1993.

You can read more about the twists and turns in Susan's life by reading her recent memoir, "The Pimp and The Pork Sausage"

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 

Guest: Susan Norman

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from Chanel 9 News and Channel 7 News

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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. 

Susan grew up in the UK, enduring years of highly abusive relationships at the hands of her mother and her pimp husband. 

In her thirties, she moved to Australia and begun working at Brisbane's infamous Boggo Road prison. 

At the prison, she handled everything from breaking up fights to initiating new prisoners, drug busts and suicide attempts.

In 1990 she was witness to the murder of Debra Dick committed by the infamous murderer Storm Brooke. This is Australia’s only murder in a women’s prison.

Diagnosed with PTSD, Susan left Boggo Road in 1993.

You can read more about the twists and turns in Susan's life by reading her recent memoir, "The Pimp and The Pork Sausage"

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 

Guest: Susan Norman

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from Chanel 9 News and Channel 7 News

GET IN TOUCH:

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. 

Lynn Cannon, an adored Perth mother of two, was brutally murdered by her ex husband Paul Cannon in late 2022.

The day before she was murdered, Paul learned she was in a new relationship.

Under false pretences, he convinced her to come to his house the next day. An argument escalated, prompting neighbours to call the police.

Despite multiple calls to 000, police took an hour and 15 minutes to arrive.

Lynn was an adored mother, daughter, sister and friend. Her loved ones are now taking action to ensure police response times for domestic violence calls never take that long again, with their proposed law: Lynn's Law.

WA Police's statement regarding this episode can be viewed here: https://publuu.com/flip-book/268249/629734

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 

Guest: Jacqui Darley

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from Chanel 9 News and Channel 7 News

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Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

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Lynn Cannon, an adored Perth mother of two, was brutally murdered by her ex husband Paul Cannon in late 2022.

The day before she was murdered, Paul learned she was in a new relationship.

Under false pretences, he convinced her to come to his house the next day. An argument escalated, prompting neighbours to call the police.

Despite multiple calls to 000, police took an hour and 15 minutes to arrive.

Lynn was an adored mother, daughter, sister and friend. Her loved ones are now taking action to ensure police response times for domestic violence calls never take that long again, with their proposed law: Lynn's Law.

WA Police's statement regarding this episode can be viewed here: https://publuu.com/flip-book/268249/629734

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 

Guest: Jacqui Darley

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from Chanel 9 News and Channel 7 News

GET IN TOUCH:

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook 

Email the show at [email protected]