It is fair to say that the death of one teenage boy is a tragedy, it’s heartbreaking and a tremendous loss for all family and friends involved. Now imagine the loss of another teenage boy. What if the second young man was an innocent party in a sick revenge attack? Would it make it a right and just death, one boy for another for the families involved? Would this death now create balance? Is it a fair trade, a life for a life, an eye for an eye. This is Brayden's Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET https://podcastrocket.net/ Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph, News.com.au, MSN.com, dailymail.co.uk, The LA Times, BigFooty.com, 9news.com, ABC.net, thenewdaily.com https://nicholasmarkowitz

William MacDonald was a man of many names. Some he gave himself and some that were given to him. In the early 1960s there was a name given to a man that committed unspeakable acts upon a large number of men, this name was 'The Mutilator'. The man dubbed 'The Mutilator' would soon find himself with a new title one that would stick with him long past his death. Join us for part one of our 2 year anniversary special. This is the story of Australia's First Serial Killer  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by MUTANT AUDIO mutantaudio@hotmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: The Mutilator by Paul B Kidd

This is part two of our 2 year anniversary episode. Join us here for the conclusion of our deep dive into William MacDonald.  This is the story of Australia's First Serial Killer truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by MUTANT AUDIO mutantaudio@hotmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: The Mutilator by Paul B Kidd

In this episode we sit down and talk with Adam Shand. An Australian journalist with decades of experience in television, print, online media, and true crime reporting. We have included a list with links to some of his work that we discuss during this episode which we know you will all love. Thanks for listening to our episode, The Story Of Adam Shand. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by MUTANT AUDIO mutantaudio@hotmail.com  Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Here are the links to listen to Adam Shand’s podcasts :The Trials Of The Vampire https://www.thetrialsofthevampire.com/episodesAdam Shand At Largehttps://www.podcastoneaustralia.com.au/podcasts/adam-shand-at-largeUnderstate, Lucille Butterworthhttps://www.podcastoneaustralia.com.au/podcasts/under-state-one-lucilleUnderstate, In Plain Sighthttps://www.podcastoneaustralia.com.au/podcasts/understate-in-plain-sight(Some episodes are unavailable due to current court proceedings) Here are some links where you can purchase some of Adam Shand’s books (can also be purchased through other websites) :Book Depositoryhttps://www.bookdepository.com/author/Adam-ShandKobohttps://www.kobo.com/au/en/search?query=Adam+ShandAmazon / Kindlehttps://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=adam+shand&ref=nb_sb_nossHere is a link to watch Adam Shand on Australian Crime Stories (if you’re located in Australia) :https://www.9now.com.au/australian-crime-stories

For the past three years we have seen Karen Ristevski's name on the news and her bright beautiful smile flashed on our screens. On June 29th 2016 she vanished from her Avondale Heights home. Eight months later a bushwalker discovered her remains at the base of Mount Macedon, left there by her husband of 27 years. This is part one of a two part episode where we share the details of the case as it unfolded.  This is Karen's Story  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET https://podcastrocket.net/  Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: laurarichards.co.uk, The Herald Sun, The Australian, A Current Affair, news.com, ABC, Nine News, BBC, The Age, womensagenda.com, White Ribbon, Our Watch

This is part two of our first two part episode covering the story of Karen Ristevski. Join us here for the conclusion of this case as it stands today. We plan to share any new developments with you as they occur.  This is Karen's Story   truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET https://podcastrocket.net/  Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: laurarichards.co.uk, The Herald Sun, The Australian, A Current Affair, news.com, ABC, Nine News, BBC, The Age, womensagenda.com, White Ribbon, Our Watch

Coogee Beach 1935, saw the residents suffering from the effects of the Great Depression. The owner of the local aquarium, along with his son, took it upon themselves to find a way to bring some life back to the area. The 4 meter shark they captured as the new attraction would bring locals swarming but the shark held a secret that it would soon spill.  This is the Shark Arm Story.  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com   Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET podcastrocket.net   Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com   Research Credit: Vice.com, News.com, Local histories, The daily telegraph

It's 1973 and 24 year old mother Colleen Adams has vanished. Did she really wake up and decided to leave her her husband and children behind one late November morning? Where did she go? As we all know there are three sides to every story. But amazingly with this case, the one side was partially uncovered. The truth. A 45 year old cold case solved by persistent and dedicated police work. This is Colleen's Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET podcastrocket.net Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com  Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com  Research Credit: 9news, News.com, The Australian, Adelaide Now, ABC, SA Police

January 20th 2017 started out just like any other day. A warm summer day, the city of Melbourne was filled with workers, shoppers and tourists. No one knew that this day would be any different. No one knew that this day would not be just like the rest. Well actually there was one person, one person who knew this day would be one that we would never forget.  This is the story of the Bourke Street Tragedy.  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com  Editing and production by PODCAST ROCKET podcastrocket.net  Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com Research Credit: News.com, The Guardian, Herald Sun, Neoskosmos, The Age, ABC, SBS

The date was set, final preparations were being made and the countdown was on for Stephanie Scott as her wedding was just days away. However, Stephanie would not meet her groom at the end of the aisle. Was it a change of mind or cold feet that would keep her away? Or would the murderous decisions of another take Stephanie away forever? This is Stephanie’s Story truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com    Production and editing by PODCAST ROCKET podcastrocket.net Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com   Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com   Research Credit: Sydney Morning Herald, Daily mail, Daily liberal, Huffington post, Nowtolove.com, Stayathomethemum.com, Whimn.com