Melbourne's infamous 'vampire gigolo', Shane Chartres-Abbott was shot down on his way to court to go on trial for rape charges in 2003. Both the death and trial seem suspicious. These are the events that led to so-called trials of the vampire.
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Trials of the Vampire: Part 1 - Vampire For Hire

True crime conversations with people closest to some of Australia’s most compelling cases. From Doctors, to family members and the victims themselves, these perspectives not often heard in Australian media will amaze you.
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A breakthrough new new crime series is coming. Real stories, from real detectives. 
Hosted by former police officer, Brent Sanders.
You’ll gain an insight into how detectives profile criminals, learn how they find killers, and most importantly rescue victims. This is your chance to dive into the lives of the people who work Australia’s most compelling crime cases, and learn how they solved them, to help give you a greater understanding of the mind of a criminal. And learn the way evil works to help protect yourself against crime, but also the impact that this type of work has on these detectives.
Episodes releasing every Monday, starting on July 17th. 
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Introducing LiSTNR's newest crime interview series

As prison guard for Barwon Prison, Ash Langsworth handled some of Melbourne's most notorious criminals, including Carl Williams. He gained an insight into how they act in prison, but did this effect Ash himself? Hear about the 2 major events during Ash's time in prison - the death of Carl Williams and the fateful night that turned his whole world upside down.
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From Prison Guard to Prison Inmate

Years of emotional manipulation, abuse and catfishing by her best friend Camila Zeidan, had driven Renae Marsden to sadly take her own life in 2013. Camila was not charged, as catfishing is not a law in Australia and years later, her parents, Mark and Teresa Marsden are still fighting for catfishing to be punishable by law in Australia. Mark and Teresa talk about what it's been like living in limbo more than 8 years on.

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https://www.change.org/p/dominic-perrottet-driven-to-suicide-but-renae-s-abuser-in-the-clear-criminalising-catfishing

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Catfished - The Death of Renae Marsden

Behind every gangland story - there's a family. When Mario Condello was brutally slain in Melbourne in 2006, Enzo Condello, the brother of Mario, could have followed a similar path but chose to become a writer. He reflects on his brother's murder and his role as Australia's ambassador to the mafia.
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Melbourne Gangster

Australia’s war in Afghanistan has had a devastating influence on suicide and depression among our veterans upon their return. Dr Dan Mealey, who fought for a Royal Commission into veteran suicide, says some Australians have turned on our soldiers while the Taliban continue to commit atrocities against innocent people.
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Trials of the Vampire: Part 1 - Vampire For Hire

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