Shadow of Doubt

The Australian

A mystery that just keeps twisting and turning. Journalist Richard Guilliatt - the reporter who exposed cancer fraudster Belle Gibson - investigates a confounding case, and a family torn apart.

  • 18 minutes 19 seconds
    Hedley Thomas’ new podcast: Sick To Death

    A blockbuster new podcast from The Australian and our investigative star reporter Hedley Thomas: Sick To Death is the horrifying true story of a surgeon who made catastrophic mistakes - and went unchallenged by a broken system. Hedley Thomas is here for a special episode to mark the launch of Sick To Death, available now in Apple Podcasts and at sicktodeathpodcast.com

    This is an episode of our daily news podcast The Front,  presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton with Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

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    17 November 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 42 seconds
    From The Front: The mystery of ‘Shotgun Johnny’ Regan

    The 1974 murder of ‘Shotgun Johnny’ Regan has never been solved. Now, his family wants answers. That’s where The Australian’s new cold case investigation The Gangster’s Ghost comes in. 

    Subscribers can listen to Episodes 1 and 2 now at gangstersghost.com.au.

    This episode of The Australian's daily news podcast The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

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    8 May 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 31 seconds
    From The Front: Hedley Thomas’ new cold case podcast, 'Bronwyn'

    Where is Bronwyn Winfield? The devoted mum has been missing since 1993 – and the man behind The Teacher’s Pet is on the case.  

    Go to bronwynpodcast.com to listen. Plus, you can read more about this case and see exclusive stories, maps, timelines, graphics, video and more.

    This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

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    24 May 2024, 2:30 am
  • 35 seconds
    It's back: The Teacher's Pet returns for Australian listeners

    The Australian's global smash-hit podcast Teacher's Pet returns for Australian audiences on July 1. 

    You can find it wherever you got this podcast. Just search for "The Teacher's Pet". 

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    30 June 2023, 3:00 am
  • 59 minutes 13 seconds
    Truth

    Emily's personal involvement with a police officer causes shock, and her grandmother reveals her serious doubts about the case.  Medical and legal experts support a judicial review of the case.

    To read more on this podcast, head to shadowofdoubt.com.au

    Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.

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    2 June 2023, 2:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    The Worst Of The Worst

    The Johnsons’ new lawyers decide not to pursue the ‘false memory’ defence at their trial. A jury finds the couple guilty, and Martin Johnson is sentenced to a record 48 years’ jail. Susan Johnson gets 16 years.

    To read more on this podcast, head to shadowofdoubt.com.au

    Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.

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    26 May 2023, 2:00 am
  • 45 minutes 31 seconds
    They Call It Dissociation

    A chance encounter between Susan Johnson and her daughter on a country road leads to a dramatic escalation in the case. The Johnsons run out of money, and lose their lawyers.

    To read more on this podcast, head to shadowofdoubt.com.au

    Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.

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    19 May 2023, 2:05 am
  • 53 minutes 28 seconds
    Listening In

    Police swoop on the Johnson family home after Emily Johnson accuses her mother of sexual abuse. Telephone surveillance tapes record the family’s reaction.

    To read more on this podcast, head to shadowofdoubt.com.au

    Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.

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    12 May 2023, 2:00 am
  • 55 minutes 32 seconds
    Away From Reality

    Emily Johnson’s memories of abuse become extraordinarily violent as she suffers “dissociative flashbacks”. Such memories are not always reliable - we hear from other families swept up in allegations of bizarre abuse. 

    To read more on this podcast, head to shadowofdoubt.com.au

    Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.

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    5 May 2023, 2:05 am
  • 44 minutes 38 seconds
    Family Secrets

    Martin Johnson is an admired sports coach, but he has a dark secret.  When his daughter Emily learns about it, she suddenly begins to remember terrible events from her childhood. 

    To read more on this podcast, head to shadowofdoubt.com.au

    Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.

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    28 April 2023, 2:00 am
  • 40 minutes 6 seconds
    Digging Deep

    The case against Martin and Susan Johnson begins in a psychiatric hospital where their daughter Emily undergoes years of counselling. Court records and the testimony of former hospital staff suggest her treatment was deeply flawed.

    To read more on this podcast, head to shadowofdoubt.com.au

    Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.

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    21 April 2023, 2:09 am
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