7. Letters From A Killer

Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation. Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart. Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers, forever changed. In this re-released series, explore the chilling events of that day and hear how Louisa has rebuilt her life a decade on. This is Louisa’s story—a compelling firsthand account of courage, survival, and resilience from a day that changed Australia forever: The Sydney Siege.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny. Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick. The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding.  ISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We’ll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It’s a deep dive into fact vs. fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In January 2024, an unlikely worker was summoned to a video call with his boss. Over the next few days, that worker transferred $40 million of the company's money to someone, somewhere. Subscribe now to get episodes ad-free and early on Apple Podcasts. The first episode drops Monday, 16th September. ** AI voices have been used extensively in this podcast.** See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Who's to Blame" takes you into the heartbreaking story of Emma Lovell and her husband Lee. Emma was killed during a home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022.Lee tells us about the events leading up to that terrible night and explores the impact on their family and the community around them.The podcast goes beyond the headlines to tackle the bigger issue of youth crime. We sit down with the people who know it best -offenders, psychologists, program leaders, and police - to get real about what's driving these young people to commit such shocking acts and what can be done to stop it from happening again. and ask the question, Who's to blame?  Episode one is out Monday, August 26th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final episode, hear how Ryan and his mum, Tonya, start to rebuild there lives without Brittney in it.  Can they ever forgive her, Will they ever see her again? And how do you rebuild after something like this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittney is in jail, and while Ryan and his mum deal with the aftermath and try to keep a family together, Brittney wants forgiveness and understanding for what she has done.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan, his mum, and family head to court to hear never before news about their own daughter and sister. it's not just that she killed her Popa, it’s the events and allegations surrounding his murder that shock the family See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As police swoop, they get the family together and tell them that Brittney has been arrested for murder.  The family’s first thought was that there was no way she could do this. She's been framed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan gets an early morning text from his mum, and when he calls her back, she tells him the horrible news that his Popa is dead. At first, they thought it might have been a robbery gone wrong but the truth is more horrible than anyone could imagine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.