Lenny McPherson - Godfather of the Australian Underworld

An insight into the mind of Mitchell Quy, convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in January 2001 for the murder of his wife, Lynsey, who had disappeared in December 1998. The prime suspect at the time, Mitchell Quy had always protested his innocence, claiming his wife had left him. Quy even made televised appeals for the return of his wife.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

Going on a 17 year spree, Carl Williams, AKA The Baby Faced Killer, was involved in a number of murders across Australia. This full length documentary investigates these crimes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

Lenny McPherson and George Freeman, two of Australia's 'Mr Bigs', terrorised Australia in the 1970's and 80's. McPherson built up an extensive network of criminal activities that included robbery, theft and extortion rackets, illegal gambling, "sly-grog shops" (illegal alcohol outlets), prostitution and drug dealing, and his influence is also believed to have extended to South East Asia and the United States.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

Leonard Arthur "Lenny" McPherson (born Balmain, New South Wales 19 May 1921 died Cessnock, New South Wales, 28 August 1996) also Lennie, was one of the most notorious and powerful Australian career criminals of the late 20th century. McPherson is believed to have controlled most of Sydney's organised crime activity for several decades, alongside his contemporary Abe Saffron (who was dubbed "Mr Sin") and associate George Freeman.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

Notorious drug dealer Richard Buttrose has fed the drug habits of actors and celebrities alike. Drug Lords is a series that blows the lid off Australia's biggest-ever Class A Drug Busts. With exclusive, no-holds-barred and unprecedented access to the NSW Police Drug Squad's criminal archive, Drug Lords provides a pacy inside view of key kingpin takedowns over the past five years. With actual surveillance footage, covert listening devices, secret phone taps and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

Dockers & Death: Brian & Les Kane, part of the Painters and Dockers Union, were infamous for robbery of the "Great Bookie Robbery", robbing Laurence Prendergast, Norman Lee & Ian Carroll. This full documentary explores the extraordinary events happening in Melbourne.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

Behind the closed doors of a quiet suburb, a housewife's secret affair with her teenage neighbor spiraled into a lethal obsession. What began as a forbidden romance quickly warped into manipulation and control, culminating in a brutal and tragic murder that shattered two families and stunned the community. This true crime documentary traces the FBI's meticulous investigation, uncovering the web of lies, illicit desire, and psychological manipulation that led an ordinary woman to conspire with her young lover to commit an unthinkable crime. Explore how detectives pieced together the shocking plot, revealing how a affair born next door ended in a courtroom, with a life sentence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

A mother's love became the fatal focal point in a shocking family tragedy. This true crime documentary investigates the case of a brother whose consuming jealousy toward his mother's affection for his sister drove him to an unthinkable act of violence. Delving into the fractured family dynamics and the warning signs that were missed, the film traces the investigation that uncovered the truth behind a daughter's murder, revealing how twisted devotion and rivalry within a home can lead to the ultimate betrayal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

What began as a dream honeymoon in the tropical paradise of Thailand turned into a nightmare of unimaginable violence. Shortly after arriving, a new bride was brutally beaten to death, and the sole suspect was the husband who had just vowed to cherish her. This fictional true crime documentary investigates the harrowing case, tracing the frantic international investigation as Thai police and FBI agents work to unravel the couple's seemingly perfect facade. Through forensic evidence and witness testimony, they piece together a story of hidden rage and dark secrets that exploded in a foreign land, leaving a family searching for answers and justice thousands of miles from home.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

Cold blooded murder and violent crime are rapidly on the increase among the young people of Japan, in a country which once had one of the lowest crime rates in the world. High school bullies, bedroom-bound cyber geeks and a growing number of teenage gangs have produced a current wave of brutal, violent crime that is sweeping through communities across Japan. Teenage Japanese Killers seeks to understand why this once peaceful society is producing a class of young, violent killers and why Japan itself is angst-ridden about this frightening problem. Through individual case studies, this documentary provides a fascinating insight into 21st century Japanese society. From the young killer who wants to be a lawyer, to families of the victims, this documentary attempts to make some sense of the bizarre, motiveless murders occurring at an ever-increasing rate throughout JapanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.