Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy?

In this short update we report on where the case is at and what happens next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent episode of A Current Affair, the partner of the woman at the center of the allegations spoke publicly for the first time. However, back in February 2025, he also spoke with us, sharing in greater detail why he believes he no longer has access to his children, how he’s coping, and what life has been like since. In this episode, we also provide an update on the case so far and look ahead to the next court date for the accused influencer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 23rd, 2025, a new court mention for the woman at the centre of the allegations. In this episode, we hear new information about a pill seized from the hospital — now sent for DNA testing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this new episode we update you on why we have been slow to update episodes, as well as new information from the latest court mention in this case from Monday, April 28th, 2025.  We also speak to an expert in social media, Kirra Pendergast—founder and Chief HopePunk of Safe on Social. With 30+ years in cybersecurity and digital safety, she gives an expert's view on keeping our kids safe on social.  You can find out more here: https://www.safeonsocial.com/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The debate is heating up online — should children be featured on social media or used as influencers to grow an audience? Where’s the line between sharing and exploiting? In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Ruby Franke and explore other headline-making stories from around the world, raising tough questions about parenting, profit, and the price of internet fame.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can now watch the first episode on Youtube Watch here This episode discusses broader issues in child protection and does not relate to any current court proceedings.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can now watch the first episode on Youtube Watch here In this update episode, we head to the first mention of the women who was arrested yesterday over allegations that she drugged her one-year-old child to gain money  and followers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can now watch the first episode on Youtube Watch here Today, the 16th of January 2025, police arrested and charged a Sunshine Coast woman with 11 counts of criminal charges, one of them being torture of a 1-year-old child. In this episode, we bring you the full police media conference and the moment she was arrested. We discuss what's likely to happen next and her court date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we delve deep into the case of a woman at the centre of chilling allegations. Is she suffering from the mysterious and debilitating condition known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. To provide expert insights, we sit down with renowned criminal psychologist Tim Watson Munro, whose extensive experience in criminal psychology offers a unique perspective on whether these actions stem from a complex psychological illness or an inherent monstrous nature. Tim breaks down the signs, motivations, and psychological profiles that can help us understand the true nature of individuals who have this syndrome.  You can also get in touch with us at [email protected]  To sign the petition to ask for reform in the privacy law regarding online child content, Click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can now watch this episode on Youtube Watch here In this first episode, we delve into the background of the case that has dominated our social feeds—who they are, the allegations against them, and what led to this shocking story.    You can also get in touch with us at [email protected]  To sign the petition to ask for reform in the privacy law regarding online child content, Click here    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.