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Australian True Crime

Australian True Crime

True Crime Tonight: Ruby Discovers Serial

Sep 15, 2026 · 21 min · 8 segments

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: - This month in crime history with Michael Adams from the…

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: - This month in crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast - Season one of Serial - The mistrial of Lindsay Clancy Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. **Host:** Meshel Laurie **Producer/Co-host:** Ruby Bartzis **Editor/Co-host:** Matthew Tankard **For Support:** Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380 **GET IN TOUCH:**https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/ **Follow the show on Instagram** @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: - This month in crime history with Michael Adams from the…

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Speakers: Meshel LaurieHostMargaret McLainGuestMichael AdamsGuestRuby BartzisHostMatthew TankardHost

Top entities: WhatsApp×6 Serial×5 True crime×4 Australia×8 Jay Wilds×3

True Crime Tonight Teaser0:00 – 0:37

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It contains references to sexual violence and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing.

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If you need support, you are not alone.

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Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or visit lifeline.org.au for 24-hour support.

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We interrupt this-

Meshel LaurieHost

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We've got a late development, shots fired off

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... at this moment we don't know precisely.

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Michael AdamsGuest

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It's a voice that will send shivers down your spine.

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Matthew TankardHost

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Standoff with police.

Meshel LaurieHost

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Wanted fugitive-

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Michael AdamsGuest

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Stabbed 19 times.

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Matthew TankardHost

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The suspect lured the victim into the woods.

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Biggest legal dramas in Hollywood.

Margaret McLainGuest

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Today is a major win to show what the system can do.

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This is True Crime Tonight.

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Ruby BartzisHost

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True Crime Tonight.

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True Crime Tonight Teaser0:00 – 0:37

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NarratorNarrator

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[suspenseful music] Warning, this is a true crime segment and not suitable for children.

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NarratorNarrator

0:04

It contains references to sexual violence and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing.

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NarratorNarrator

0:08

If you need support, you are not alone.

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0:10

Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or visit lifeline.org.au for 24-hour support.

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NarratorNarrator

0:17

We interrupt this-

Meshel LaurieHost

0:18

We've got a late development, shots fired off

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NarratorNarrator

0:19

... at this moment we don't know precisely.

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Michael AdamsGuest

0:20

It's a voice that will send shivers down your spine.

M

Matthew TankardHost

0:23

Standoff with police.

Meshel LaurieHost

0:24

Wanted fugitive-

M

Michael AdamsGuest

0:25

Stabbed 19 times.

M

Matthew TankardHost

0:27

The suspect lured the victim into the woods.

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NarratorNarrator

0:29

Biggest legal dramas in Hollywood.

Margaret McLainGuest

0:30

Today is a major win to show what the system can do.

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NarratorNarrator

0:34

This is True Crime Tonight.

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Ruby BartzisHost

0:37

True Crime Tonight.