Our New Podcast Badge Of Betrayal | An Insider Steps Forward - Episode 3

Thanks for listening to Our Little Edey, regular listeners will know the background of Paul Reynolds the disgraced police officer who helped investigate Eden's death.  Many of you have asked if we could share more of the show in this feed some over the next few weeks, we will share the most relevant to the Eden Westbrook story. To hear all the episodes, you can follow the show on the app your listening to now - it’s called Badge of Betrayal   In this episode, we examine how Paul Reynolds’ police honours funeral was approved. Through Right to Information documents, we look at how the decision was made, who was involved, and what was known at the time. The episode also returns to the final sitting day in Parliament, where Dr Rosalie Woodruff raised further questions about unresolved issues surrounding Reynolds and the institutional response to his conduct before and after his death. Using official records and parliamentary proceedings, this episode continues our examination of how decisions were made and why key questions remain unanswered. This episode references extracts from official Right to Information documents and parliamentary proceedings. These materials are presented for context only. No wrongdoing is alleged If you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at [email protected] If you’d like to hear episodes ad-free and early, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. If this episode has raised difficult feelings for you, support is available: Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for listening to Our Little Edey, regular listeners will know the background of Paul Reynolds the disgraced police officer who helped investigate Eden's death.  Many of you have asked if we could share more of the show in this feed some over the next few weeks, we will share the most relevant to the Eden Westbrook story. To hear all the episodes, you can follow the show on the app your listening to now - it’s called Badge of Betrayal   ****A content warning before we begin: this episode contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. Help is available below ******* In this episode, we uncover the hidden financial secrets of Paul Reynolds, from alleged theft from his own mother to casino withdrawals, gambling debts, and desperate pleas for fast cash just days before his death. As the timeline tightens, disturbing questions emerge about where the money went, who Reynolds was connected to, and what police knew and when. This chapter takes us through the night of the raid on Reynolds’ home, the procedural failures that followed, and the chilling final hours that ended his life, revealing a system riddled with missed opportunities and unanswered questions. If you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at [email protected] If you’d like to hear episodes ad-free and early, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. If this episode has raised difficult feelings for you, support is available: Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for listening to Our Little Edey, regular listeners will know the background of Paul Reynolds the disgraced cop who helped investigate Eden's death.  Many of you have asked if we could share more of the show in this feed some over the next few weeks we will share the most relevant to the Eden Westbrook story. To hear all the episodes you can follow the show on the app your listening to now - its called Badge of Betrayal   In this episode, we hear from a current serving Tasmanian police officer a man who spent nearly his entire career working alongside Reynolds. Using a voice actor to protect his identity, he describes Reynolds as he knew him: the outgoing, blokey colleague who could charm a room of young men, the officer who became increasingly absent as he climbed the ranks, and the man whose behaviour now looks disturbingly like grooming hiding in plain sight. He also walks us into the world of Ashley Youth Detention Centre  the blind spots, the “cowboy” culture, the friendships between staff and Reynolds, and why he believes it is almost impossible that Reynolds never accessed the centre or its vulnerable boys. Alongside testimony from a whistleblower who worked inside Ashley, this chapter exposes the overlap between policing, youth detention, and community institutions that enabled Reynolds to move freely for decades. It raises the questions no one has been able to answer: who knew what, who looked away, and why so many of Reynolds’ behaviors were minimised or ignored. If you’d like to hear episodes ad-free and early, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. If you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at [email protected] If this episode has raised difficult feelings for you, support is available: Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***This episode contains strong language and discusses themes that may be confronting for some listeners.We’ve chosen to include these moments as they were said, because they reflect the raw emotion and reality of what this family has experienced.” It’s been more than a decade since Eden’s death but for her family, nothing about this has settled. In this episode, we return to Jason and Amanda as they open up about where things stand today  from building a new home with their own hands, to the ongoing toll of rumours, online attacks, and a community that remains deeply divided. You’ll hear the anger that still sits just beneath the surface… frustration at misinformation, at people questioning their story, and at a system they believe still hasn’t delivered answers. At the same time, there are moments of strength of rebuilding, of family, and of a refusal to be silenced after all these years. This is a raw and unfiltered conversation about what it’s like to keep going… when the truth still feels out of reach. If you want to hear our new podcast Badge of Betrayal you can follow the show on Apple Podcasts  or SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing a new way to fall to sleep gently... Silent Secrets. Over 25 episodes now available free. In this episode hear the story of  a nameless man, a cryptic note, and a mystery that lingers on a quiet Adelaide beach. In this episode of Silent Secrets, let the gentle telling of the Somerton Man’s story carry you into calm and restful sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are a long time listener of Our Little Edey then you would be aware of the allegations of systemic failings within Tasmanian police. In this episode of Badge of Betrayal we sit down with “Tom,” a current serving senior Tasmanian police officer who risks his career to speak candidly about the culture inside Taspol. Across a covert, one-off meeting, Tom reveals why allegations of family violence, sexual misconduct, and predatory behavior inside the force are now “at epidemic levels,” and why systems meant to stop offenders like Paul Reynolds failed for decades. He walks us through internal cases never heard publicly, the politics behind the Wies Inquiry, and why he believes the truth about Reynolds and those who protected him still hasn’t fully surfaced. This chapter pulls back the curtain on the hidden pressures, the fear of breaking ranks, and the consequences faced by officers who dare to speak out. If you’d like to hear episodes ad-free and early, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. If this episode has raised difficult feelings for you, support is available: Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au   If you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New online comments reignite debate around Eden’s death. We revisit witness accounts, examine public records, and separate what’s known from what remains unresolved. If you want to listen to our new podcast around disgraced police officer Paul Reynolds follow the show Listen to Badge of Betrayal here  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of 2025, we speak with Jason and Amanda about the devastating fire that tore through St Helens and the surrounding East Coast, threatening homes, livelihoods, and a community already carrying deep scars. Jason and Amanda reflect on the recent passing of Eden’s Law, the weight of grief that continues to shape their family, and the renewed push for answers surrounding Eden’s death. We also address new allegations concerning Paul Reynolds, which have emerged following the release of the podcast Badge of Betrayal — allegations that raise serious questions about historical conduct, oversight, and why Eden’s case remains unresolved more than a decade on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a sneak peek of the new show about Paul Reynolds, the cop who had his name all over the Eden Westbrook case. If you want to hear more, follow Badge of Betrayal on your favourite podcast app.  Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds was a familiar face in Tasmanian policing, a mentor, a coach, and a man people trusted. But on a quiet night in Westbury, everything shifted. Just hours after celebrating his wedding anniversary, four officers from Professional Standards knocked on his door with a warrant to seize his devices. The allegation: Reynolds was a pedophile. In this first episode, we unravel the final 24 hours of a highly decorated cop whose name later surfaced in the Weiste Inquiry, the coronial inquest, and the investigation into the death of 15-year-old Eden Westbrook. From whistleblowers to former colleagues who once admired him, the picture that emerges is darker than anyone imagined. This is the moment the cracks appear the night a respected officer became the centre of one of Tasmania’s most disturbing hidden histories. And as we dig, it becomes clear: what looked like the end of the story was only the beginning. If you’d like to hear episodes ad-free and early, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. If this episode has raised difficult feelings for you, support is available: Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Our Little Edey, you’ve heard about disgraced former police officer Paul Reynolds, who took his own life while under investigation for grooming and child sexual offences. For almost three years, we’ve believed there was much more that needed to be examined, not only in how he handled this case, but across his nearly forty-year career with Tasmania Police. In this exclusive sneak peek, made especially for listeners of Our Little Edey, we reveal details of our new investigation  and how you can be among the first to hear what we uncover next. You can join the waitlist here  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.