Shooting Victim Confronts His Killer: An Artificial Intelligence World First
In a world first, Stacey Wales used AI to bring her brother back to life so he could face his killer and deliver his own victim impact statement from beyond the grave. In this powerful episode, Stacey shares the emotional journey behind that decision and what it meant to give her brother a voice one last time. Xanthe and Tim also speak with Duke Law Professor Paul Grimm, who unpacks the ethical and legal implications. Together, they explore how grief, justice and technology are colliding in ways we've never seen before. Watch the AI victim impact statement HERE. Watch the judge's reaction HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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His Brother Vanished 50 Years Ago - Can The Case Be Solved Now?
In this gripping and emotional episode, we sit down with Daryl Floyd, whose brother Terry went missing 50 years ago. His relentless search for the truth has uncovered new evidence and promising leads. As the case is thrust back into the spotlight through a new podcast ‘The Boy in the Goldmine’, Daryl reveals why he believes the truth is finally within reach. Listen to The Boy in The GoldmineContribute to Daryl's search via "Searching For Terry Floyd" on GoFundMeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who is ‘The Playboy Swindler’? Inside the Psyche of a Serial Scammer
This week on Motive and Method, we dissect the mind of David Prince-Popovich, aka ‘The Playboy Swindler’. From bogus bank transfers to private jets, even duping a former Premier, his scams were as elaborate as they were audacious. Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Clare Sibthorpe joins Xanthe and Tim to explore how one man built a life of lies - and why so many believed him. Read the Sydney Morning Herald Article Watch the A Current Affair storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SPECIAL GUEST: Why Innocent People Confess
Why would someone admit to a crime they didn’t commit? In this gripping episode, Xanthe and Tim are joined, from the US, by renowned false confessions expert Professor Alan Hirsch to dissect the psychological tactics and high-pressure interrogations that lead innocent people to falsely confess.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is Lucy Letby Innocent?
Tim and Xanthe are join by Professor Neena Modi, who was part of the international panel who looked at the case of Lucy Letby, to discuss the trial, the review and where it goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.
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