In one of Australia’s most chilling and bizarre true crime cases, the verdict is in Erin Patterson, infamously dubbed “The Mushroom Lady,” has been found guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning that claimed the lives of three family members and left a community reeling.

In this episode, we break down the emotional courtroom scenes, key evidence that led to her conviction, and the timeline of events from that fateful 2023 lunch to today’s headline-making judgment. Was it an act of malice hidden in a home-cooked meal or a tragic mistake gone terribly wrong?

We’ll also hear from locals, legal experts, and survivor Ian Wilkinson as we explore the ripple effects this case has had across Australia and beyond.

🔎 Topics Covered:

• The death cap mushroom and how it kills
• Forensic evidence that sealed the case
• Erin Patterson’s defence and public statements
• Community reactions and legal implications
• Wild food safety and future law reforms

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In this haunting episode, Claire and Duncan take a chilling journey into the tragic and deeply disturbing case of Kiesha Abrahams the innocent six-year-old girl whose life was stolen by those meant to protect her. Together, they peel back the layers of this horrific crime, exploring the timeline, the shocking details and the heartbreaking failures that allowed this tragedy to unfold. From the disturbing behaviour of Kiesha’s mother Kristi and stepfather Robert, to the community's unanswered questions and the media firestorm that followed, this episode is a raw, unfiltered deep dive into one of Australia’s most gut-wrenching child murder cases.

⚠️ Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode contains graphic content and disturbing themes.

In this gripping episode, Claire and Duncan take a deep dive into one of the Illawarra’s most haunting cold cases the disappearance of Pauline Sowry, a devoted mother who vanished without a trace around Christmas 1993. For nearly three decades, her case remained unsolved, leaving her family in heartbreaking limbo. Now, with a major breakthrough and a recent arrest, long-awaited answers may finally be within reach.

Join us as we unpack the timeline of Pauline's disappearance, the painstaking efforts to reopen the investigation, and the emotional toll on her son, Jason Lawrence. We explore how socio-economic bias and the “perceived seriousness” of cases can impact police response, and examine the legal battle now unfolding in court.

This is more than just a true crime story it's about justice, resilience, and the enduring hope of a family that never gave up.

Claire and Duncan take an in-depth look into the disappearance of 16-year-old Ian Craig Hollis, a boy who vanished without a trace nearly 40 years ago from Minto NSW. With barely a whisper in the public record, Ian's story has remained in the shadows forgotten by time, but not by those determined to find the truth.

This episode brings Ian’s name back into the light, reminding the world that he mattered. Someone out there knows something. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.

If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please contact Crime Stoppers or Macquarie Fields Police Station. You can remain anonymous. After four decades of silence, it’s time to speak up. Ian deserves answers. Ian deserves justice.

In this gripping second instalment, we uncover the latest updates in the heartbreaking case of 17-year-old Phoebe Bishop, whose disappearance from Queensland shocked the nation. After failing to board a flight on May 15, Phoebe was reported missing, sparking a widespread police investigation.

We cover the discovery of human remains in Good Night Scrub National Park, the charges against her housemates James Wood and Tanika Bromley for murder and interfering with a corpse, and chilling reports that Phoebe’s body was moved multiple times.

This episode also takes a closer look at the community’s response, the emotional vigils held in Gin Gin and Bundaberg, and the ongoing search for justice led by her devastated mother, Kylie Johnson. We also examine forensic challenges and appeals for public assistance that continue to shape the investigation.

Join us as we bring you the most up-to-date details on this unfolding tragedy and shine a light on a life lost too soon.

🔍 If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1800 333 000.

The courtroom drama continues to unravel in Part 2 of our deep dive into one of Australia’s most chilling and bizarre murder trials the Mushroom Murder case. In this gripping update, we pick up where Episode 1 left off and walk you through the jaw-dropping revelations, emotional testimonies, and forensic findings presented up to Week 5 of the trial.

As prosecutors lay out their case and the defence fights back, we explore the layers of intrigue surrounding the fatal lunch that claimed three lives and left a community reeling. What’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s still to come? With expert commentary and courtroom insights, this episode brings you inside the trial as it unfolds where every witness could shift the story and every detail counts.

If you thought the first episode was shocking, this one will leave you speechless.

Born in the quiet suburb of Blacktown in Western Sydney, Gregory Brazel would go on to become one of Australia's most dangerous and manipulative serial killers. With a chilling record of violence, extortion, and calculated manipulation even from behind bars Brazel's crimes span decades and leave a dark stain on the nation’s criminal history.

In this episode, we take you deep into the mind and history of Gregory Brazel how a boy from the western suburbs transformed into a remorseless killer with a thirst for control. From his early military service to his brutal murders and life in prison, where he continues to reek havoc, you’ll hear how Brazel remains a threat even behind bars. Despite being eligible for parole, he’s been consistently denied and for good reason.

Join us as we explore the horrifying timeline of his crimes, the psychological profile behind his violence, and why many believe this man should never be released.

This is a continuation of the last episode on Phoebe Bishop these are the latest details now the flatmates have been charged and Phoebes Body had been found