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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].

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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
  
  

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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. 

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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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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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Today, the 16th of January 2025, police arrested and charged a Sunshine Coast woman with 11 counts of criminal charges, one of them being torture of a 1-year-old child. 
In this episode, we bring you the full police media conference and the moment she was arrested.

We discuss what's likely to happen next and her court date. 

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In this episode, we delve deep into the case of a woman at the centre of chilling allegations. Is she suffering from the mysterious and debilitating condition known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.

To provide expert insights, we sit down with renowned criminal psychologist Tim Watson Munro, whose extensive experience in criminal psychology offers a unique perspective on whether these actions stem from a complex psychological illness or an inherent monstrous nature. Tim breaks down the signs, motivations, and psychological profiles that can help us understand the true nature of individuals who have this syndrome. 

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In this first episode, we delve into the background of the case that has dominated our social feeds—who they are, the allegations against them, and what led to this shocking story. 

 

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