He was a senior cop. A coach. A mentor. A familiar face in Tasmania. But when officers arrived at Paul Reynolds’ door with a search warrant, the truth began to crack open exposing decades of grooming, suspicion, and warnings buried deep inside the system meant to stop him.

Badge of Betrayal peels back the layers of a case Tasmania Police quietly walked away from after Reynolds’ sudden death. What emerges is a disturbing pattern: young boys targeted through sport, car meets, and friendship; colleagues who raised concerns and were shut down; and a network of silence that stretched far beyond one man.

A current serving high ranking police officer comes forward to tell us everything he knows, a friend who was groomed by Reynolds talks, we speak with victim survivors, whistleblowers and uncover emails and files notes that leave breadcrumbs that ask more questions.

From the creators of Our Little Edey, this is a forensic investigation into one of Tasmania’s most unsettling police scandals and the uncomfortable question at its core:

If the badge is supposed to protect us… what happens when it protects the predator instead

Episode 1 drops Monday 24th November, with weekly episodes or you can subscribe for advanced and add free episodes on Apple Podcasts .

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In a recent episode of A Current Affair, the partner of the woman at the center of the allegations spoke publicly for the first time.

However, back in February 2025, he also spoke with us, sharing in greater detail why he believes he no longer has access to his children, how he’s coping, and what life has been like since. In this episode, we also provide an update on the case so far and look ahead to the next court date for the accused influencer.

 

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18-year-old Kane Moore went to a party with mates in Townsville in 2023.

The next morning, his sister found him dead in a park.

Police and the coroner say it was a horrible accident. His family wants to know what happened to their Kano—and they believe someone knows something.

Is there Moore To The Story?

Listen to the first two episodes ad-free on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions from Monday, September 8.

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As a special treat, I’d love to share the first episode of a new podcast we’ve been working on.

We know many listeners use true crime to fall asleep, and while we get why, we wanted to offer you a less unsettling way to drift off.

The show is called Silent Secrets — a bedtime podcast for curious minds. It’s designed to help you slowly drift into sleep, letting go of the day’s worries and exploring the quiet wonders of the world.

Thank you for taking the time to listen to the first episode on The Mary Celeste. New episodes will drop every Monday in the Silent Secrets feed. We’d love it if you could follow and rate the show on your favourite podcast platform.

If you have any feedback, feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

Jay and the team at Podshape

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On June 23rd, 2025, a new court mention for the woman at the centre of the allegations.

In this episode, we hear new information about a pill seized from the hospital — now sent for DNA testing.

 

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Just when you thought the story was over, the questions only deepen. Hosted by Sally Leydon - Marion’s daughter and the voice you know from The Lady Vanishes - The Missing Matter picks up the trail after the March 2024 coronial findings. With over 22 million downloads behind it, this fan-funded follow-up launches on its own new feed, ready to chart a fresh journey into the unknown.

Join Sally and her investigative team as they:

• Revisit key locations from Australia to Europe, chasing every lead
• Deploy scent-tracking dogs in the hunt for Marion’s final resting place
• Travel worldwide—from Japan and London to Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg and Lille
• Reflect on the coronial findings, the excitement of live events, and the planning stages of an epic research trip
  
  

Subscribe now at Apple Podcast subscription for the show early and ad free from Monday May 12th.

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In this new episode we update you on why we have been slow to update episodes, as well as new information from the latest court mention in this case from Monday, April 28th, 2025. 

We also speak to an expert in social media, Kirra Pendergast—founder and Chief HopePunk of Safe on Social. With 30+ years in cybersecurity and digital safety, she gives an expert's view on keeping our kids safe on social. 

You can find out more here: https://www.safeonsocial.com/

 

 

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The debate is heating up online — should children be featured on social media or used as influencers to grow an audience? Where’s the line between sharing and exploiting?

In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Ruby Franke and explore other headline-making stories from around the world, raising tough questions about parenting, profit, and the price of internet fame.

 

 

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You can now watch the first episode on Youtube Watch here

This episode discusses broader issues in child protection and does not relate to any current court proceedings.”

 

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In this update episode, we head to the first mention of the women who was arrested yesterday over allegations that she drugged her one-year-old child to gain money  and followers 

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