Unmasking the Killer: The New Beaumont Revelations | Bill Hayes & Stuart Mullins
Nearly 60 years on, the Beaumont children case continues to haunt Australia. In this episode Adam Shand speaks with investigators Bill Hayes and Stuart Mullins, whose relentless search has unearthed disturbing new claims and chilling details about Adelaide businessman Harry Phipps. From grave-sized holes and suspect pound notes to fresh forensic digs and survivor testimony, this is a story of secrets, silence and one family’s desperate fight for justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Great $10 Forgery: A Family's Story | Ken Mutton
In this episode, Adam Shand speaks with Ken Mutton, the son of Geoffrey Mutton, the mastermind behind one of Australia’s most infamous forgeries—the 1966 $10 note scandal. They explore the family’s struggles, the high-stakes games with corrupt cops, and how this criminal operation led to the creation of Australia’s world-first plastic currency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Deported for a 45-Year-Old Crime | Tom Mackie
In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, we reconnect with Tom Mackie — a founding member of the Descendants Motorcycle Club, who speaks candidly from inside immigration detention. Tom reflects on the club’s rebellious beginnings, brushes with the law and eventual transformation into a family-centered, motorcycle-racing brotherhood. He discusses the controversial anti-association laws, his High Court battle for civil liberties, and the crushing reality of facing deportation after more than 50 years in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Barrister’s Eye: Breaking Down the Mushroom Case | Philip Dunn KC
In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, Adam sits down with veteran barrister Philip Dunn KC to unpack the verdict in one of Australia's most shocking criminal trials: the mushroom lunch murders. Erin Patterson has been found guilty of killing her former in-laws and attempting to murder a fourth guest using deadly mushrooms. But behind the headlines lies a web of circumstantial evidence, unanswered questions, and courtroom drama. Philip shares expert insights into the trial’s key moments, the risks of calling a defendant to the stand, and the dangerous role of public perception in high-profile cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Car Bomb Mystery | Tina Kemp
In this episode of Real Crime, Adam Shand is joined by former detective Tina Kemp to revisit one of Australia's most baffling unsolved murders — the 1998 car bombing of John Furlan. They unpack the cast of shady characters, including a dodgy car dealer with mafia ties, a confessor with a dark past, and a bomb maker who may still be out there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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