Ross Smith was eating chicken in the bath when he was shot dead by Malcolm Baker. Filled with wicked rage, Baker was on a violent killing spree, murdering his ex-girlfriend Kerryann Gannon and her pregnant sister Lisa Gannon, their father Thomas Gannon, his own son David Baker, as well as Ross’ partner Leslie Read. Within 50 minutes, six lives had been stolen. Former detective Ted Bassingthwaighte unpacks the harrowing massacre that’s rarely seen on Australian soil.

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When former detective Ted Bassingthwaighte met mass murderer Malcolm Baker, he saw the psychopathically cold look in his eyes. Years earlier, Baker - who was married three times, met 16 year old Kerryann Gannon. He was obsessed, wanting complete control. So when she ended the relationship, he was filled with jealous rage. Armed with his gun, he violently rampaged the small Australian town, killing anyone in his sight.

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Elliot McLaren was run over by a car, became homeless three times, lived in a mob house and was addicted to drugs. Every day he was afraid of his own existence. But when he came out as gay, his whole life changed. The former gangster turned comedian shares how open mic nights turned his life around.

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Comedian Elliot McLaren was sexually abused as a child for years. To escape the trauma, he robbed houses, joined street gangs and turned to alcohol. By the age of 12, he was a drug addict.

Soon he became homeless, lived in a mob house and became a stand over man - all the while he was hiding a secret he thought would destroy his life.

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In the remote Victorian high country, missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill’s love affair came to an end. From plotting to befriend a murderer to a dangerous bee sting, this is how old school detective work caught the killer, former pilot and hobby deer hunter Greg Lynn.

Discover Greg Haddrick's book, In the Dead of Night.

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Carol Clay and Russell Hill were having a secret affair when they went missing on a camping trip in remote Victoria bush. Did they run off together? Did they get lost on a bush walk? Were they dead or alive? No one knew. From the button man to a high profile pilot, Greg Haddrick takes Gary Jubelin through every step of the investigation to catch a killer.

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From the horrific murder of Clare Bernal and the true story behind the notorious case of Dirty John to the Menendez brothers, Laura Richards breaks down the crimes that shocked the world. The criminal behavioural analyst spent years profiling serial killers and violent offenders, and now she’s sharing the overlooked dangers and red flags of these insidious crimes.

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Dangerous predators are killing people in slow motion right in front of our eyes. It’s death by a thousand cuts that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late - but not to Laura Richards. The world renowned former New Scotland Yard criminal behavioural analyst has caught serial killers and violent rapists by getting inside their minds, saving lives along the way. 

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While AFP officer Matt lay wounded on the ground in a Melbourne car park, a terrorist tried to behead him. But with one fatal bullet, former Victoria police officer Niall shot the extremist dead, saving Matt’s life. The “blood brothers” join Gary Jubelin to share how they survived, the ongoing cost and why good has to beat evil every single time.

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Matt and Niall were close to death when they were stabbed by a terrorist. The former Victoria police officer and AFP officer were carrying out a routine meeting. But within seconds, the terrorist stabbed Niall before plunging his knife through Matt’s chest. This was the moment they thought they were going to die.

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William Tyrrell is one of the biggest missing persons cases in the world - and it ultimately ended Gary Jubelin’s career. Now, investigative journalist Dan Box is giving listeners the definitive story into William Tyrrell’s disappearance. In this episode, Dan shares what was done right during the police investigation, what was missed and why they won’t find William.

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