Crime Insiders

Feb 02 2025 179 ep. 37 mins 250
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Crime Insiders takes you beyond true crime. In groundbreaking interviews hosted by former police officer Brent Sanders and GP turned best-selling author Kathryn Fox, explore the world of policing, forensics, and more through the stories of the world’s most experienced and decorated experts. Crime Insiders is a LiSTNR Original Production.

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FORENSICS | The secrets of detecting the undetectable

Feb 02 2025 45 mins  
What secrets do documents hide—and how are they uncovered?   From forged wills to counterfeit passports, the world of document examination is a high-stakes game of detection and deception.  No one knows this better than Justin Watt, a forensic document examiner with the Department of Home Affairs.   In this episode of Crime Insiders | Forensics, hoste

REWIND | The Speed Street Apartment Fire

Jan 28 2025 45 mins  
In 1995, a deliberately lit fire in Sydney left 8 people dead. But how was it lit? How can forensics tell, and what information do they need to build a case for conviction? Professor Peter Ellis is a veteran of forensics in Australia and has worked across a number of high profile criminal investigations. He's also worked overseas, in mass grave sites in Kosovo and mass disasters l

DETECTIVES | The Wodonga Cafe Inferno

Jan 26 2025 45 mins  
Graeme Simpfendorfer was a decorated Victorian police officer. He used good old-fashioned policing to convict an arsonist who deliberately lit a fire in a shopping strip on the NSW/Victoria border.  His hunch proved right. Later, Graeme worked in the prestigious Victorian Police Homicide Squad, where he obtained two departmental commendations for solving difficult, high-profil

REWIND | Sex Crimes

Jan 21 2025 42 mins  
The psychology of this policing is like no other, and requires a particular set of skills. For Anthony Macklin, it suited his attention to detail and unrelenting work ethic. He was dedicated to his work, and to the force. But, when bureaucracy and the decisions of those above him meant an offender slipped through the net - he had to rethink his career.  Anthony Macklin is a fo

FORENSICS | The Pheasants Nest Bridge

Jan 19 2025 49 mins  
Thousands of people cross Pheasants Nest Bridge on the Hume Highway every day, probably unaware of its haunting past. Beneath this towering structure lies a history shrouded in tragedy—suicide, dismembered remains, mysterious deaths, and dozens of unanswered questions. In 1989, the bridge became the site of a chilling case: the untimely deaths of two 15-year-old boys, Matthew

REWIND | Canada's youngest death-row inmate was innocent

Jan 14 2025 33 mins  
An innocent child was charged with the murder of his classmate - becoming Canada's youngest death row inmate. It wasn't until The Innocence Project became involved that Steven Truscott finally had his conviction overturned almost 5 decades later. Professor Gail Anderson is Canada’s first-ever full-time forensic entomologist and has been working in the field for nearly 35 years. H

DETECTIVES | Exposing the Rochdale child abuse ring

Jan 12 2025 50 mins  
Dozens of young girls were subjected to years of sexual abuse and trafficking, only to be consistently let down by every institution that was supposed to protect them.  The police response was so poor, Maggie Oliver left her 16-year career with the Greater Manchester Police so she could blow the whistle on the consistent failures of the police.  If you or anyone you know

What we've learnt | Staying safe

Jan 05 2025 24 mins  
When victims share their stories, it's often with the hope that no one else will have to endure what they did. It’s about raising awareness, spotting the red flags, and, ensuring that those in power take your concerns seriously. These themes are also at the heart of every story we share on this podcast. In this episode, we’re drawing on the expertise of law enforce

What we've learnt | The human impact of working in crime

Dec 29 2024 27 mins  
The ripple effects of crime stretch further than we often imagine—touching lives in ways that are raw, profound, and deeply personal. On Crime Insiders, we’re privileged to hear the untold stories of those who face crime's impact head-on.  In this episode, we’ll delve into some of these extraordinary stories.  Crime Insiders is hosted by Brent Sanders an

What we've learnt | The psychology of crime

Dec 22 2024 34 mins  
Why? It’s the question that draws so many of us to true crime. Why would someone kill? What drives a person to stalk? Are some people truly evil? Are good people capable of terrible things? We grapple with these questions, trying to make sense of the unimaginable. Is it their childhood? Their biology? Or something more complex? These aren’t just the questions we as