Crime Insiders

How do young people become radicalised? Is it nature or nurture? Or something far more complex?

Dr John Kasinathan is a forensic psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents. 

In this episode, hear about the science of the developing brain, what drives crime in young people, the realities of being an incarcerated child in Australia, and one of the most shocking acts imaginable - a child killing their entire family. 

If you or anyone you know needs help:

• Lifeline (Crisis support and suicide prevention) 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline (Phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 - 25)
• 1800 Respect (National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line) 1800 737 732
• Full Stop Australia (National violence and abuse trauma counselling and recovery Service) 1800 385 578

 

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A dig was completed, but some are saying they didn't dig far enough. On the 26th of January 1966, three young siblings known as the Beaumont children, caught the bus to Glenelg Beach in Adelaide.

They told their mother they'd be back by noon - but the children never returned. 22 years later, detective Bill Hayes took on the case, and to this day, he's still trying to solve the case of the missing Beaumont children.

Brent Sanders sat down with Bill to understand his process and what new revelations are bringing him back to the case. 

This episode contains references to violence against children and child sexual abuse. If this content affects you, the number for Life Line is 13 11 14. 

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On the 6th May, 2006, a 45-year-old woman disappeared from California’s San Pablo. Two years later, her skull was discovered 6 kilometers away.

Forensic anthropologist Ryburn Dobbs uncovered evidence that could have cracked the case wide open. But the police ignored him. Why?

In this episode, Ryburn tells host Kathryn Fox about the frustration of dealing with authorities who prioritise certain victims over others, even when presented with compelling forensic evidence.

If you or someone you know needs help:

• Lifeline (Crisis support and suicide prevention) 13 11 14
• Full Stop Australia (National violence and abuse trauma counselling and recovery Service) 1800 385 578

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Fire-bombings across suburban Melbourne have been terrorising citizens for the last 18 months. But why are they happening? And what can police do to counter act them?

Former AFP Officer Rohan Pike joins host Brent Sanders to explain how high taxes and opportunistic criminals are leading to catastrophic levels of illegal tobacco being siphoned through Melbourne streets. 

As well, a bank note production company - half-owned by the Australian Reserve Bank - allegedly bribed foreign officials in exchange for the right to produce their nation’s currency.

Hear how Rohan was brought in, and how he never would’ve expected the vast, global scale of the investigation. 

Bribes worth millions, a string of dramatic Melbourne raids, and tension between Rohan, the AFP and the ever powerful Australian Reserve Bank….

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Have you ever been scammed? Chances are you or someone you know has. From fraudulent texts to crypto cons, this type of crime has permeated every aspect of our lives.

But who’s pulling the strings, and where does the money go?

In this episode, forensic financial investigator and former ASIC adviser, Niall Coburn, lifts the lid on financial crime. Learn how scammers manipulate you, and the shocking truths about the organised crime groups behind it all.

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How does an FBI agent convince a Russian spy to defect? What are the tactics that work, and what are the ones that could get you killed?

For decades, the world was paralysed by The Cold War. But, after the cooling of nuclear operations in the US and Russia, governments seemed ready to ease tensions and find a truce.  

Beneath the surface though, in the high stakes world of spies and espionage, things were far more dangerous.

In the 1990s, Former FBI agent LaRae Quy was deep in the world of covert operations, taking on multiple identities and trying to convince Russian spies to defect, and join the FBI.

Larae joins host Brent Sanders to explain her career in the FBI and dissect what it takes to work undercover. 

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Imagine being locked in a police interrogation room for 48 hours straight - you haven't eaten, barely slept, your anxiety levels are at an all-time high, and you’re being intensely questioned about a crime that you haven’t committed. You’re innocent, so the truth will come out, right? 

In Australia, it’s estimated that up to a third of wrongful convictions involve a false confession. In the US, of the 258 wrongful convictions overturned by the Innocence Project, 25% involved a false confession. 

In this episode, Dr Hayley Cullen reveals the psychology behind what leads to false confessions, and how false memories can be created in the minds of people under interrogation.

If the episode affects you, the number for Life Line is 13 11 14. 

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On New Years Eve, 1998, in the small town of Wee Waa, a 91 year old woman was horrifically attacked. Incredibly, she survived, and quickly notified police of the attack. But, after months of case work without any leads, the case went cold…

Two years later, then detective Robin Napper was asked to investigate. 

He arrived in the town of just 1,900 people with a controversial, new age tactic to catch the offender. But, to use it, he needed internal policing politics to fall his way, and…the undying support of the town…

Host Brent Sanders sits down with Robin Napper to discuss this case, and to hear about how his career evolved through the years. 

This episode contains references to men's violence against women. Help is always available on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). If it's an emergency and you're in Australia, dial 000. 

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Businessman Paul Nguyen left Sydney’s Hilton Hotel in May 2014 and was never seen alive again.

A police investigation uncovered secrets that exposed Mr Nguyen’s murky underworld connections, leading authorities to a makeshift grave around an hour’s drive, south of Sydney.

The excavation and identification of Mr Nguyen’s remains was forensic anthropologist, Dr Hayley Green’s, first case. In this episode, hear about the complexities of collecting, analysing and documenting human bones in a murder investigation.

If you or anyone you know needs help:

• Lifeline (Crisis support and suicide prevention) 13 11 14
• Full Stop Australia (National violence and abuse trauma counselling and recovery Service) 1800 385 578

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On the 26th of June, 2006, police were notified that a young girl had gone missing in Perth. Moments later, her body was found, and an expansive crime scene was established. 

With an unknown, and clearly dangerous offender on the run, police were working against the clock to preserve crucial evidence, and find who was responsible. 

Then detective Paul Litherland was too close to the victim’s family to investigate, so was forced to watch on as police began their search for the offender. 

Brent Sanders sits down with Paul to hear this story, and understand how Paul went from General Duties Cop to WA's Australian of the Year.

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