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88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

What happens when a crime scene forensic investigator explores some of the most notorious crimes in Australian history?

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Episodes

Sh*t Chat #10

June 27, 2024 02:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Hey guys! Just a quick update from us on why we have been a bit MIA and what to expect in the next few weeks - miss you all.

Sh*t Chat #9

June 10, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

In today's episode we give you some updates on old cases, discuss some more recent ones and debut our first event - a whisky tasting!! Woop Woop!

Jail Tales: Rapists vs Murderers

June 06, 2024 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

What happens when two gang rapists try and threaten murderers in Australia's Goulburn Super Max prison? Let's just say that karma always has a way of finding you...

Episode 63: Jason Downie - Kapunda Triple Murders

June 05, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Jason Downie, a weedy and jealous man, had his sights set on his best friends girlfriend.  Chantelle Rowe rejected every advance he made towards her, but he persisted; he drove past her house, he stalked her, he wanted her.   On 8 November 2010 he would take out his lust driven fantasies in a brutal triple murder.

Signal BOO! St John's Cemetery - "but he knoweth not the dead are there, and her guests are in the depths of hell"

May 31, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Today we are back in the town of Kapunda, SA for the hauntings of St John's Cemetery.  Once on the grounds of the Roman Catholic Church of St John the Evangelist the cemetery is haunted by sadness and loss.  Join us while we explore these stories and their chilling histories.

Episode 62: The Hope Forest Shooting - Australia's deadliest familicide

May 28, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

In the small town of Hope Forest, SA in the early hours of 6 September 1971, a massacre was about to occur that would wipe out almost 10% of the population.  Clifford Bartholomew, overcome by jealousy, would commit the most deadly familicide in Australia's history.  Not only would Bartholomew not get the justice he deserved, he would also get a second chance.

Jail Tales: John Killick - The most outrageous and brazen prison escape

May 24, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Join us we discuss the love story of John Killick and Lucy Dudko and how this ended in the most outrageous and brazen prison escape in Australia's (and maybe the worlds!) history.

Episode 61: John Leslie Coombes - A murder that "ought never have happened"

May 23, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

On 11th August 2009 the loving and kind-hearted Raechel would become the victim of a man who never should have been paroled, a man by the name of John Leslie Coombes. Coombes would not only murder Raechel but would proceed to drag her name through the mud in an attempt to save his own skin; he was a true monster. 

Signal BOO! The North Kapunda Hotel - The Most Haunted Pub in Australia

May 17, 2024 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Join us for another spooky tail in the town of Kapunda, SA.  Turn off those lights and hear about the Man in Black who stalks the hallway and the murder of a sex worker while her daughter watched.  The North Kaunda Hotel ghosts make sure all visitors know they are not welcome there...

Episode 60: The Hoddle Street Massacre - "insipid, cowardly and weak individual"

May 15, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Julian Knight: “an insipid, cowardly and weak individual”.   Julian Knight believed he was a hero who was destined to be in combat.  When the military college Duntroon rejected him, he decided to create his own war zone; a war zone with not a single enemy in sight.  On 9th August 1987 Knight began a massacre where the only heroes to be seen were the innocent civilians who tried to help the victims. 

Episode 59: Massimo (Max) Sica - "The worst kind of psychopath" (Part 2)

May 10, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Today we continue where we left off in Part 1 and discuss the police investigation in to the triple homicide.  Once you think today's episode is all wrapped up...you're in for some twists and turns! If you, or someone you know, is in a violent domestic situation you can contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for help and resources.

Episode 58: Massimo (Max) Sica - "The worst kind of psychopath" (Part 1)

May 08, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

On 20th April 2003 the Singh siblings Neelma, Kunal and Sidhi are home alone.  Neelma invited her on again off again boyfriend Massimo (Max) Sica over for the evening not knowing the violence he would inflict upon them.  Described as "the worst kind of psychopath" Massimo Sica inflicted brutal and excessive violence before playing the part of the bereaved boyfriend. If you, or someone you know, is in a violent domestic situation you can contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for help and resou...

Episode 58: Massimo Sica - "The worst kind of psychopath" (Part 1)

May 08, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

On 20th April 2003 the Singh siblings Neelma, Kunal and Sidhi are home alone.  Neelma invited her on again off again boyfriend Massimo (Max) Sica over for the evening not knowing the violence he would inflict upon them.  Described as "the worst kind of psychopath" Massimo Sica inflicted brutal and excessive violence before playing the part of the bereaved boyfriend. If you, or someone you know, is in a violent domestic situation you can contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for help and resou...

Jail Tails: Rebecca Butterfield - Australia's most dangerous prisoner

May 03, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode we discuss the most dangerous prisoner in Australia who is deemed too violent to ever be released!

Jail Tales: Rebecca Butterfield - Australia's most dangerous prisoner

May 03, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode we discuss the most dangerous prisoner in Australia who is deemed too violent to ever be released!

Episode 57: Karen Ristevski - The disappearance and murder of a devoted mother and friend

May 01, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

On June 2019 2016 Karen Ristevski is having an argument with her husband Borce about finances.  According to Borce, after this argument Karen 'walked out' and was never seen again...but this was not the case.  Karen, like many women before and after her, was the victim of domestic violence.  In today's episode we not only tell Karens story but we also remember her for the warm, loving, and compassionate person she was.   If you or someone you know is in a violent domestic situation please r...

Episode 56: Daniel Holdom - Australia's most sadistic killer

April 23, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

In 2008 a brutal and vicious murder occurs in Belanglo State Forest in NSW; but it isn't by the infamous serial killer most people would associate with the area.  This case would be linked linked to another murder 1000km away.  You may not know this monsters name, but he deserves the moniker of Australia's most sadistic killer.  

Jail Tales: The Barbecue King

April 19, 2024 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In our very first Jail Tales, we head back to the infamous Jika Jika unit in Pentridge Prison and find out how armed robber and serial murderer,  Alex Tsakmakis earned the enduring reputation as 'The Barbecue King'. A reputation that shocked and appalled even the most violent and hardened of Pentridge's inmates. 

Episode 55: The Pentridge Prison Jika Jika Fire

April 16, 2024 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

What happens when you put the worst, most hardened inmates from Australia's most notorious prison in the same unit? Not just any unit though, the most technologically sophisticated unit to be built in Victoria that's sole design purpose was to control every facet of the inmates life. What happens when these worst 1% get 'buried alive'?  They take matters into their own hands...

Episode 54: William Matheson - The Body in The Cricket Bag

April 09, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

In April 2001 Lyndsey Van Blanken is enjoying her mother's wedding to her step-father with her best friend Jocelyn.  Little did Lyndsey know, there would be someone she would meet on this joyous day who would be responsible for her murder.  William Matheson, the cellist in the string quartet, would become her boyfriend before he showed his true colours;  that of a violent domestic abuser.   If you or someone you know is in an unsafe domestic situation please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 7...

Signal BOO! The Monte Cristo Homestead - The Most Haunted Home in Australia

March 28, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Join us for our first ever Signal BOO! haunted tales episode.  Turn off the lights, grab a glass of wine and try to relax as Jimmy tells you about the Monte Cristo Homestead and the multiple spirits who haunt its ground; a tale guaranteed to send shivers up your spine!

Episode 53: James Ryan O'Neill - The longest serving prisoner in Tasmania's history

March 28, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

*Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the description below contains the name of someone who has died* In 1971 a serial child predator was targeting the children of Melbourne, Victoria.  But when he is captured and charged (and inevitably released on bail), he flees Victoria for Western Australia where he begins a violent string of attacks and murders of young boys.  These crimes would end in Tasmania where he would become the longest serving prisoner in the state's...

Episode 52: The Great Bookie Robbery - The Curse of the Millions

March 05, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

In 1976 some of the biggest hitters in Melbourne's underworld planned to undertake the most lucrative robbery in Australia's history.  But would the millions they intended to steal be a gift, or a curse?!

Sh*t Chat #8

February 10, 2024 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

*Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the description below contains the name of someone who has died* Today we discuss the disappearance of Samantha Murphy in Ballarat, VIC.  We also discuss the epidemic of murdered and missing Aboriginal women and girls in Australia. If you have any information on the Samantha Murphy case you can call 1800 333 000 and remain anonymous. If you or anyone you know is affected by domestic violence you can call 1800 RESPECT for resou...

Episode 51: Mark Valera - The Butcher of Wollongong

February 06, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

In 1998 a man would knock on a randomly chosen door in Albion Park Rail, NSW.  This man would commit the most brutal and horrific crime we have covered so far, simply because he felt like it.  Join us as we discuss the crimes of Mark Valera and the reason he earned the name The Butcher of Wollongong.

Sh*t Chat #7

February 01, 2024 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

*Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the description below contains the name of someone who has died* Today we discuss the update in the missing person case of Ms Bernard (listen to episode 36 to get the full details of the case), mental health, Signal 2 updates and more...

Episode 50: Mr. Cruel - The real life Boogyman

January 30, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

In the 1980's a man known only by the moniker of Mr. Cruel terrorised the families of Melbourne. This man targeted young girls in their own homes with cold and calculated precision. Although the identity of Mr. Cruel remains a mystery, the image of his balaclava hidden face would shake generations to come. If you have any information regarding this case you can anonymously contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Episode 50: Mr. Cruel - The real life Boogeyman

January 30, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

In the 1980's a man known only by the moniker of Mr. Cruel terrorised the families of Melbourne. This man targeted young girls in their own homes with cold and calculated precision. Although the identity of Mr. Cruel remains a mystery, the image of his balaclava hidden face would shake generations to come. If you have any information regarding this case you can anonymously contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Episode 49: Daniel Kelsall - The Oaks murder

January 17, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

On 8 September 2013 Morgan Huxley was heading home from an engagement party to his home in Neutral Bay.  Deciding he would like to continue the fun of the evening, he stopped at the Oaks Hotel for one final beer not realising this would put him in the crosshairs of a brutal and sadistic murderer. 

Sh*t Chat #6

January 12, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Woop Woop and welcome to 2024 and the reemergence of Sh*t Chats!  Today we talk through the Christmas and New Year period and what 2024 looks like.  We also speak of the tragic death of a South Australian Police Officer and the importance of starting conversations around mental health in the police. We look forward to spending 2024 with you all!

Episode 49: The Christmas Day Tragedy of 1893 - The Oxley family murders

December 24, 2023 22:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

Woop Woop and Merry Christmas motherfluffers!  To celebrate or perhaps take your mind away from family, we present the Christmas Day tragedy of 1893. Henry Oxley was a loving and committed husband to Emma and they had 3 children. With a new fruit business and over $200 000 in savings in the bank, how could it all go so pear-shaped and end with the entire family being murdered on Christmas morning?

Episode 48: The Christmas Day Tragedy of 1893 - The Oxley family murders

December 24, 2023 22:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

Woop Woop and Merry Christmas motherfluffers!  To celebrate or perhaps take your mind away from family, we present the Christmas Day tragedy of 1893. Henry Oxley was a loving and committed husband to Emma and they had 3 children. With a new fruit business and over $200 000 in savings in the bank, how could it all go so pear-shaped and end with the entire family being murdered on Christmas morning?

Episode 47: The brutal murder of James Cleghorn - "A beautiful, gentle soul"

December 19, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

James Cleghorn was a "beautiful, gentle soul" who, at 16, had the world before him. He loved nothing more than playing his guitar, video games, hanging out with his mates and dreamt of becoming a lawyer or a pilot. That's what makes it all the more tragic when he was brutally murdered in his family home in Wagga Wagga, NSW; a devastating death at the hands of a violent domestic abuser. If you are in a domestic situation where you are being abused or feel unsafe you can contact the domestic ...

Episode 46: The kidnapping of Graeme Thorne - The crime that stole Australia's innocence (Part 2)

December 12, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Today we continue on from Part 1 and talk about the execution of what Stephen Bradley believed to be the perfect crime - kidnapping an 8 year old for £25,000. Will everything go to plan, or will Bradley's arrogance be his downfall?  

Episode 45: The kidnapping of Graeme Thorne - The crime that stole Australia's innocence (Part 1)

December 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

In 1959 construction of the iconic Sydney Opera House began, numerous errors and lack of due diligence saw the build go significantly over budget. The solution? The Sydney Opera House lottery, where for £3 you went into the draw for £100,000 (over 5 million dollars in today's money!).  One of the lucky winners was the Thorne family but little did they know that this win would make their son Graeme a target of kidnapping for ransom  by the arrogant and devious Stephen Bradley.  This was the f...

Episode 44: John Walsh - A family massacre & story of incredible strength and survival

November 27, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

When Senior Constable Shelly Walsh left her children with her parents to attend her nightshift, nothing appeared to be out of order.  What conspires that evening is an unimaginable crime that destroys an entire family.  We will discuss the horrific nature of the crimes committed as well as the strength and resilience of Shelly despite the tragedy she suffered. Also, we are now on YouTube!  Head on over and give us a like and subscribe - www.youtube.com/@Signal2Podcast 

Episode 43: Alan Ginsburg aka William MacDonald - The Mutilator (Part 2)

November 14, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

Today we continue recounting the life and crimes of William MacDonald as he continues his crime spree across Sydney.  With all his knowledge of crime and murder, would it be his 'death' that is his undoing? Join us as we dive deeper into The Mutilator. Also, we are now on YouTube!  Head on over and give us a like and subscribe - www.youtube.com/@Signal2Podcast 

Episode 42: Alan Ginsburg aka William Macdonald - The Mutilator (Part 1)

October 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

In June 1961 when Police attended the Domain Baths in Sydney, NSW they were expecting to find yet another deceased homeless man who died in non-suspicious circumstances.  As their torches lit up the crime scene they found a decease man lying on his back, murdered in a frenzied and vicious attack unlike anything that had ever seen before...and this was only the beginning.

Episode 41: Michelle Pogmore - Unsolved Murder: Mt Druitt, NSW

October 04, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

*Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the description below contains the name of someone who has died* At 13 years old Michelle Pogmore  was at the beginning of her life when and unknown person or persons took that away from her in 2004.  Join us as we look in to Michelle's traumatic  and short 13 years and why her story needs to be known and told.

Episode 40: Eddie Leonski - The Brownout Strangler

September 28, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

In 1942 World War II was in full swing across the world but did the women of Melbourne, Victoria realise, there was a threat closer to home.  An American soldier, sent to help protect their country, was reaping his own kind of war on the women of Melbourne. Join us as we recount the crimes of Eddie Leonski, the Brownout Strangler.

Episode 39: John Xypolitos - The murder of Gary Adams

September 20, 2023 01:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

In December 2003 17 year old Gary Adams is living at home with his mum and step-father.  On evening he goes in to the back shed to fix a chain on his bicycle and is never seen again.  Join us as we look in to a case that took 8 months to even be made in to an official police report, and over 8 years before it was investigated seriously.  

Episode 38: Matthew De Gruchy - Illawarra Triple Murders

September 13, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

On 13 March 1996 Matthew De Gruchy returns to his Albion Park Home to find his mother, sister, and brother brutally murdered.  Was the image of a grieving son and brother a genuine one, or a rouse to cover up something far more sinister.  Join us as we look in to the triple murders of the De Gruchy Family.

Episode 37: Théo Hayez - Missing Person: Byron Bay, NSW

September 06, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

In May 2019 Théo Hayez is coming to the end of an adventure of a lifetime backpacking through Australia.  Théo decided to end his trip in the iconic Byron Bay and on 31st May he spends the evening at Cheeky Monkeys bar.  Once he leaves he is never seen again.  Join us as we follow the confusing and often circuitous footsteps taken by Théo on the evening of 31 May/1 June. CRIMESTOPPERS: 1800 333 000

Episode 36: Ms Bernard - Missing Person: Coen, QLD

August 31, 2023 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

*Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the description below contains the name of someone who has died* On 13 October 2013 Ms Bernard was seen leaving a pub with Thomas Byrnes.  She would never be seen again.  Was this a case of misadventure, or something far more sinister? Join us as we recount the movements of Ms Bernard and Byrnes on the night of her disappearance.   There is a $500,000 reward for any information in this case that leads to the location of Ms Bern...

Episode 35: Patrick 'Paddy' Moriarty - Missing Person: Larrimah, NT

August 17, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

On December 16, 2017 the small red dirt town of Larrimah, NSW would be confronted by the disappearance of one of their locals and his dog.  Despite extensive searches Paddy and his dog Kellie have never been located.  Join us as we tell s story of small town mystery, meat pies, pink panthers, and a crocodile named Ray Ray.  

Episode 34: Janine Vaughan - Missing Person: Bathurst, NSW

August 10, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

On 7 December 2001 Janine Vaughan mysteriously disappeared after entering a small red car after a night out at the Metro Tavern.  Rumours and innuendo swirled in the small country of Bathurst and three main suspects emerged.  To this day, the disappearance and suspected murder of Janine remains unsolved despite a $1000,000 reward for information, If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Janine Vaughan please contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.  You can remain anonymous.

Episode 33: Ronald Ryan - The Last Man Executed in Australia

August 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

On 3 February 1967 Ronald Ryan became the last man to be executed in Australia.  But the question begs to be asked; were his crimes worthy of the sentence? Was he in fact guilty? Why was his death in the hands of one man?  In todays episode we answer these questions as we look in to the life and death of Ronald Ryan.

Episode 32: Mark Haines - Suspicious Death on the Tracks (Part 2)

July 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

*Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the description below contains the name of someone who has died* The follow up to last week's tragic death of Mark Haines.  This week we dismantle the police theory, and the new/overlooked evidence that gives hope for answers that will provide the peace and justice that Mark and his family deserve.

Episode 31: Mark Haines - Suspicious Death on the Tracks (Part 1)

June 28, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

*Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the description below contains the name of someone who has died* When Gomeroi man, Mark Haines' body was discovered as the sun came up on 16th January 1988, no one could have predicted the mystery, controversy and heartbreak to follow.  In part 1, we explore who Mark was, the events preceding his discovery and the "investigation" and colonial inquest that followed as we try to answer, how did Mark Haines end up on those tracks?

Episode 30: Eric Edgar Cooke - The Night Caller/ The Nedlands Monster (Part 2)

June 20, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

Join us as we pick up we left off in Part 1, where the Nedlands Monster has committed his first murder in an escalation that is hard to fathom.  A collection of crimes so  random and differing in MO, he evades police times and time again.