Sydneys Hidden & Forgotten Crimes

In one of Australia’s most chilling and bizarre true crime cases, the verdict is in Erin Patterson, infamously dubbed “The Mushroom Lady,” has been found guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning that claimed the lives of three family members and left a community reeling.

In this episode, we break down the emotional courtroom scenes, key evidence that led to her conviction, and the timeline of events from that fateful 2023 lunch to today’s headline-making judgment. Was it an act of malice hidden in a home-cooked meal or a tragic mistake gone terribly wrong?

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In this haunting episode, Claire and Duncan take a chilling journey into the tragic and deeply disturbing case of Kiesha Abrahams the innocent six-year-old girl whose life was stolen by those meant to protect her. Together, they peel back the layers of this horrific crime, exploring the timeline, the shocking details and the heartbreaking failures that allowed this tragedy to unfold. From the disturbing behaviour of Kiesha’s mother Kristi and stepfather Robert, to the community's unanswered questions and the media firestorm that followed, this episode is a raw, unfiltered deep dive into one of Australia’s most gut-wrenching chil...

In this urgent and deeply moving special report, we investigate the harrowing events of June 29, 2025, when a deliberately set brush fire on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, became the backdrop for a calculated ambush against first responders. As firefighters arrived to combat the blaze, they were met with gunfire from a concealed sniper, resulting in the deaths of two firefighters and critically injuring a third. The perpetrator, identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley, later took his own life after a five-hour manhunt.

This episode delves into the details of the incident, exploring the sequence of events, the...

In this gripping episode, Claire and Duncan take a deep dive into one of the Illawarra’s most haunting cold cases the disappearance of Pauline Sowry, a devoted mother who vanished without a trace around Christmas 1993. For nearly three decades, her case remained unsolved, leaving her family in heartbreaking limbo. Now, with a major breakthrough and a recent arrest, long-awaited answers may finally be within reach.

Join us as we unpack the timeline of Pauline's disappearance, the painstaking efforts to reopen the investigation, and the emotional toll on her son, Jason Lawrence. We explore how socio-economic bias an...

Claire and Duncan take an in-depth look into the disappearance of 16-year-old Ian Craig Hollis, a boy who vanished without a trace nearly 40 years ago from Minto NSW. With barely a whisper in the public record, Ian's story has remained in the shadows forgotten by time, but not by those determined to find the truth.

This episode brings Ian’s name back into the light, reminding the world that he mattered. Someone out there knows something. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.

If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may se...

In this gripping second instalment, we uncover the latest updates in the heartbreaking case of 17-year-old Phoebe Bishop, whose disappearance from Queensland shocked the nation. After failing to board a flight on May 15, Phoebe was reported missing, sparking a widespread police investigation.

We cover the discovery of human remains in Good Night Scrub National Park, the charges against her housemates James Wood and Tanika Bromley for murder and interfering with a corpse, and chilling reports that Phoebe’s body was moved multiple times.

This episode also takes a closer look at the community’s response, the...

The courtroom drama continues to unravel in Part 2 of our deep dive into one of Australia’s most chilling and bizarre murder trials the Mushroom Murder case. In this gripping update, we pick up where Episode 1 left off and walk you through the jaw-dropping revelations, emotional testimonies, and forensic findings presented up to Week 5 of the trial.

As prosecutors lay out their case and the defence fights back, we explore the layers of intrigue surrounding the fatal lunch that claimed three lives and left a community reeling. What’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s still to come...

Journey into the mind of one of history's most fascinating visionaries with this deep-dive exploration of Emanuel Swedenborg's revolutionary spiritual philosophy. This in Depth episode unpacks the Swedish mystic's profound insights into consciousness, divine humanity, and the hidden connections between the spiritual and natural worlds.

From his concept of Divine Natural Humanity that reconciles the eternal paradox between creator and creature, to his understanding of nature as the "nuptial ring" between infinite and finite consciousness, we'll explore how Swedenborg's 18th-century revelations continue to challenge our understanding of reality, identity, and human purpose.

Discover how this...

Born in the quiet suburb of Blacktown in Western Sydney, Gregory Brazel would go on to become one of Australia's most dangerous and manipulative serial killers. With a chilling record of violence, extortion, and calculated manipulation even from behind bars Brazel's crimes span decades and leave a dark stain on the nation’s criminal history.

In this episode, we take you deep into the mind and history of Gregory Brazel how a boy from the western suburbs transformed into a remorseless killer with a thirst for control. From his early military service to his brutal murders and li...

This is a continuation of the last episode on Phoebe Bishop these are the latest details now the flatmates have been charged and Phoebes Body had been found

What happens when a child vanishes and the world keeps turning? this is a podcast that steps away from the endless speculation and true crime noise to explore the raw, human story at the heart of the Madeleine McCann case.

This series is not about suspects or timelines. It's about what it feels like to live every day without answers. Told through a lens of empathy and reflection, we explore the enduring pain, the hope that refuses to die, and the emotional weight carried by Madeleine’s parents and loved ones.

We follow the ongoing de...

This podcast episode delves into the gripping and heartbreaking disappearance of Jordan Morris, who vanished in Penrith, New South Wales, on April 24, 2015. The episode explores how a 23-year-old man could disappear after a high-speed police chase that began in Mudgee and ended in Penrith. Jordan was a passenger in a stolen silver Nissan Pulsar with four other people when police attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver, Joshua Hines, rammed a police car, and a pursuit commenced. The chase involved multiple police commands and was captured on audio and video recordings, including from Polair.... After hitting police road spikes...

The Death Cap Murders: Inside Australia's Most Shocking Poisoning Trial - Episode 1: "The Lunch Invitation"

A beef Wellington served with deadly intent turned a family gathering into Australia's most horrifying mass poisoning. Three guests dead within days, one fighting for life with a new liver, and a woman who claims it was all a terrible accident but the evidence suggests otherwise.

Step inside the Victorian Supreme Court, where Erin Patterson faces triple murder charges for allegedly lacing her famous beef Wellington with death cap mushrooms. In this explosive episode, we uncover how a seemingly innocent...

At just 14 years old, Michelle Pogmore's life was tragically ended when her body was discovered in bushland near Mount Druitt, New South Wales, in February 2004. Despite the passage of time, her case remains unsolved, leaving a community searching for answers. In this episode, we delve into Michelle's life, the circumstances surrounding her untimely death, and the ongoing efforts to seek justice. We also discuss the $100,000 reward still offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Unravelling the Disappearance of Phoebe Bishop

We're launching a deep dive into the perplexing case of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, who vanished from regional Queensland. Pheobe was last seen on the morning of May 15, being driven in a grey Hyundai ix35 to Airport Drive in Bundaberg. She was travelling from a Gin Gin property with her two housemates, Tanika Bromley and James Wood.

Pheobe was scheduled to fly to Western Australia, but terrifyingly, she never made it to her flight. Airport footage reportedly shows no sign of her entering the terminal, despite claims she was dropped...