In this heartbreaking episode, we honour the life of Hannah McGuire, a 23-year-old teachers aide from Ballarat whose future was stolen in an act of fatal domestic violence. Hannah's body was found in her burnt-out vehicle in bushland, as her ex-partner, Lachlan Young, had murdered her and tried to stage her death as a suicide. What he does next will shock you. We walk through the events leading up to this day, and what sentence was handed down. Hannah deserved safety and protection; she deserved her life. This is a community crisis. • 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732National 24/7 counselling, support & safety planning.• Lifeline – 13 11 14Crisis support 24/7.• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636Support for anxiety, depression & emotional distress.• Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline (WA) – 1800 007 339Support, crisis accommodation & safety planning.• Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491For men who use violence or feel at risk of doing so.• DV Assist (Regional WA) – 1800 080 083Confidential localised FDV support for rural and remote areas.• Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800Support for anyone aged 5–25.• Police (emergency) – 000If you or someone else is in immediate danger.Family & Domestic Violence Support Lines (Australia)
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The Wrongful Conviction of Andrew Mallard
One of Australia's most shopcking miscarriages of justice: the wrongful conviction of Andrew Mallard.In 1995, Andrew was sentenced to life for the murder of Perth jeweler Pamela Lawrence, a crime he didn't commit. For 12 long years, Andrew fought to prove his innocence from within prison. We explore the flawed investigation, the overlooked evidence, and the systemic failures that allowed this innocent man to be imprisoned. Andrew Mallard's story is a lesson in resilience, truth-seeking and the urgent need for reform in Australia.
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SEARCHING FOR ROB SNYDER
Rob Snyder left his home address in Melville on Friday the 25th of October heading for the family's second residence in Heron, Perth. Rob never made it to Heron, but his vehicle was captured on Automatic Number Plate Recognition driving his white Subaru Forester eastbound on Thomas Road Oakford, after the Nicholson Road intersection. We break down the details of the timeline, what we know so far, and what areas we have covered in day 6 of our active search for Rob Snyder. The family's best chance of finding their beloved Rob lies with community reach. If you or anyone you know reside in the Oakford, Cardup, Mundijong, Jarrahdale, Serpentine area please share the episode as far and wide as possible, so we can broaden our search. Our thoughts and strength are with the Snyder family during this painful period.
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Justice for Lisa Mott
In 1980, 12-year-old Lisa Mott vanished from Collie, Western Australia, and was never seen again. Despite decades of rumours, dead ends, and alleged sightings of a yellow panel van, Lisa has never been found, and no one has ever been convicted. In this episode of Exhuming the Truth, I re-examine the disappearance through criminological theory and forensic science, exploring how investigative biases and regional isolation may have shaped one of WA's most haunting cold cases.
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False Hope - How Psychics Undermine Real Investigations + WHERE IS ROB SNYDER
First up we have an Urgent Active Missing Person in Perth's South, Rob Snyder last known location to be travelling east on Thomas Road in Oakford.Please listen to the details at the beginning of the episode and share around, if you are in the area and are interested in joining the search this FRIDAY the 7th of November in OAKFORD please reach out! On this episode of Exhuming the Truth, I examine the pitfalls of psychic intervention in missing person cases and how this interferes with real-life processes.
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.