In this episode, we look at the story of Mackenzie Anderson, a 21-year-old young Mother with her whole life ahead of her, who was brutally stabbed to death by her former partner, just days after his release. Despite an Apprehended Violence Order paired with his recent release from prison. Tyrone Thompson stabbed Mackenzie 78 times.We walk through the failures that allowed her abuser back into her life, and the devastating impact her murder has had on her family and the community.
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Paul Wilson: Australian Criminologist Turned Criminal
Paul Wilson was once one of Australia's most respected criminologists; a professor, author of 50 books, and even a recipient of the Order of Australia.Behind the accolades was a disturbing truth.In the 1970's Paul committed brazen sexual abuse against a minor, crimes that only came to light decades later.In this episode of Exhuming the Truth, we uncover how a man who studied crime became a criminal himself, and we ask what his downfall reveals about power, trust and accountability.
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Justice for Luke Gilbert
On the 1st of October, 2022, Luke Gilbert was shot and killed by members of the Queensland Police Service in Airlie Beach, Queensland. After a coronial inquest that saw no justice for the Gilbert family, the pain of his loss was made heavier by an unjust system that offered no accountability, no closure, and no real answers. In this emotional episode of Exhuming the Truth, I examine the final moments of Luke's life, the official narrative, and the unanswered questions that still haunt his loved ones.We explore the Gilbert family's fight for justice by sharing the devastating outcome of a situation that could very well have been avoided. Join us as we shed light on the injustice faced by the Gilberts while we ask, when lives are cut short by those in authority, who speaks for the silenced?
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Searching for Jack McLennan
How you can help on the ground and from afarJACK'S ARMY search in the Ficks Crossing area, Murgon QLD, organised for September 6th I share what to look for if you are joining the search, from understanding the terrain to spotting subtle signs others might miss. If you can't be there in person, you will also hear practical ways you can still contribute, from sharing key information to helping coordinate resources. Every set of eyes and every bit of awareness brings us closer to answers for Jack and his family.
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Youngest of Snowtown's serial killers: James Vlassakis Granted Parole
In this chilling episode of Exhuming the Truth, we revisit one of Australia’s most infamous serial murder cases — the Snowtown “bodies in the barrels” killings. At just 19 years old, James Vlassakis became a key accomplice to stepfather and ringleader John Bunting. Now, after serving over two decades behind bars, he’s been granted parole.What does justice look like when one of the most disturbing crimes in Australian history resurfaces in the public eye? Should someone involved in torturing and murdering multiple victims ever walk free?Join me as I unpack the case, the court’s decision, and what it means for the families of victims and the public at large.
Exhuming the Truth is a True Crime podcast hosted by a forensic biologist, toxicologist, criminologist, and forensic investigations research student, Asha Walther.With several years of experience in cold case analysis, Asha explores cold cases, current cases, missing persons, no-body murders, sexual assaults, domestic violence-related crimes, and more while discussing old, current, and emerging forensic techniques that detail many crimes.You will hear from expert guests, victims of crime, and other special guests. So, get comfortable while we open our next case file and attempt to Exhume the Truth.
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