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Anything BonesFEED TAKEOVER: Dead OnDead On is a fellow member of the PodMoth network hosted by Elisha Denza-McCluer, and this is Episode 39, Whistleblower. Enigma. Sallie-Anne Huckstepp. Follow Dead On: A True Crime Podcast here Check out our Merchandise from BonfireFor links to the sources used in this episode and more, please visit Our WebsiteFind us on Instagram and Facebook and check out our fellow podcasts on PodMoth Network2022-01-2935 min
Dead On: A True Crime PodcastJustice for Steven AugustineOn May 28 2018, Steven Augustine was brutally assaulted. After numerous surgeries and nearly two years in hospital, Steven finally succumbed to his injuries. Despite the fact Steven ultimately lost his life, his attacker was charged with assault in the third degree. And would serve just 72 days of a one year sentence. Leaving Steven’s mother, Donna Augustine, to fight tooth and nail to get justice for her son.What really happened to Steven Augustine? Let’s dive in and discuss the case. Episode Discovery FileCheck out the episode discovery file t...2021-12-3132 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastLisa McVey Survived a Serial KillerLisa McVey Noland stared down one of Florida’s most notorious serial killers and lived to tell the tale. But not only that. She actually credits this harrowing encounter for saving her life. Sadly, Lisa’s childhood was incredibly horrifying and traumatic. It got so bad that Lisa actually planned to end it all. But a chance encounter with a hideous cretin showed her how much grit and determination she had left. Let’s dive into this unbelievable story of survival. And find out how Lisa McVey Noland single handedly took down Bobby Joe Long....2021-12-2434 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Suspicious Death of Raudha AthifOn March 29 2017, Raudha Athif's body was discovered in her hostel room on the Islami Bank Medical College campus. Despite the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death, authorities ruled her death a suicide. Leaving her family to fight for justice for the last four years.What really happened to Raudha? Let’s comb through the evidence and find out.Join the Facebook group to discuss the case:https://www.facebook.com/groups/dead.on.discussionEpisode Discovery FileCheck out the episode discovery file to see photos fr...2021-12-1733 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Flannan Isles Lighthouse MysteryOn December 15 1900, three keepers at the Flannan Isles lighthouse disappeared without a trace. Did these men suffer a tragic accident? Or was their fate sealed with something more sinister? Let’s unravel the curious case of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery.Episode Discovery Filehttps://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-57Support the show2021-12-1027 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Notorious Bushranger Ned KellyToday we’re diving into a case from the history books. The legend and anti-hero of Australian folklore. The notorious bushranger Ned Kelly. While some believe that Edward ‘Ned’ Kelly was an idealist who fought for the rights of the common man and refused to be bullied by a corrupt police force. Others believe he was a no good, low down criminal who was driven by blood lust and greed. Once you've heard about his exploits, I'd love to hear what you think.Episode Discovery File https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-562021-12-0337 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Unexplained Deaths of Marcia Moore and Christopher RoofTwo mysterious disappearances, decades apart. When each set of remains was finally discovered, both deaths were ruled undetermined. The truly unsettling part? The descendants were mother and son. To this day, their deaths remain shrouded in mystery. So what really happened to Marcia Moore and Christopher Roof?Episode Discovery File https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-55Support the show2021-11-2631 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Disappearance of Felicity Loveday and Adrian MeneveauOn December 11 2019, a mother and son headed out to sea for a three day boat trip. When they didn’t return to shore as planned, a family member reported them missing. The following day, a fisherman found their partially capsized boat. But hide nor hair of them has ever been seen again. What really happened to Felicity Loveday and Adrian Meneveau?Check out the episode discovery file https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-54Join the Facebook group to discuss the case:https://www.facebook.com...2021-11-1929 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Abduction of Cleo SmithOn the morning of October 16 2021, Ellie Smith awoke to find that her 4 year old daughter, Cleo, had disappeared in the middle of the night. Luckily, WA Police took the case very seriously straightaway. Kicking off an investigation that should serve as a framework for all missing persons cases. https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-53Support the show2021-11-1230 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Mysterious Death of Holly BartlettOn the morning of March 27 2010, workers found Holly Bartlett lying beneath the MacKay Bridge. While her injuries looked far too severe for her to be alive, they were shocked to find that she was still struggling to breathe.After learning that Holly was blind and had been out drinking the night before, police decided she must have been disoriented and suffered a tragic accident. Case closed.What really happened to Holly Bartlett? Let’s dive in and try to put the pieces together. Episode Discovery File https://www.deadonpodcast.com...2021-11-0536 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastRobert Durst is the WorstFor nearly 40 years, it seemed like Robert Durst could get away with murder. No matter how many bodies piled up behind him, he managed to wriggle through cracks in the system. But eventually his own lies caught up with him. And this time, not even his piles of wealth and hubris could spare him. Episode Discovery Page https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-51/ Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/deadonpodcast Support the show2021-10-2945 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Unsolved Murder of Clifton CargillIn the early morning hours of January 5 2020, Clifton Cargill headed over to Bell’s Bicycle Shop in North Miami Beach to meet with his cycling team. As he waited for the other members to arrive, someone snuck up on him and murdered him. So far, his killer has evaded arrest. But someone knows something. And it’s only a matter of time before someone’s conscience gets the better of them.Special thanks to the lovely Kadie Cargill for sharing her father’s story with us.Episode Discovery File:https://www.dead...2021-10-2231 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastCrime Time with Officer JackIn this episode, Officer Jack and I chat about the most harrowing experience in his career as a police officer. And Jack shares all the goss about how he met his lovely wife, Sami the 911 Dispatcher. Check out the episode discovery file to get the full rundown about the episode: https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-49/Support the show2021-10-1528 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastSuspicious Death on the Tracks | QuirindiIn the early morning hours of October 5 1995, a freight train was making a run through Quirindi NSW. As the train rounded a bend, the driver noticed something lying on the tracks. Unfortunately it was far too late to stop. Sadly, the train ran over the body of Stephen Smith Junior. Despite the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, police ruled his death a tragic accident. Leaving the Smith family to fight for justice for nearly 30 years.If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please be advised that this episode covers the death of a young Aboriginal man.2021-10-0834 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastSuspicious Death on the Tracks | KempseyOn December 31 1983, The Brisbane Express was heading northbound through Kempsey. Suddenly the crew noticed something lying on the tracks. Realising they didn’t have enough time to brake and stop. They continued on, feeling a noticeable bump as the train collided with whatever was on the tracks. They had no idea that they’d just run over the body of Lewis 'Buddy' Kelly.While the police chalked it up to a tragic accident. The Kelly family knew, deep down, that Buddy met with foul play.If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, plea...2021-10-0129 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastSuspicious Death on the Tracks | TamworthOn January 16 1988, a train driver was making a run from Tamworth towards Sydney. Shortly after leaving the city limits, the driver noticed something lying on the tracks. With horror, he realised it was a person. Unfortunately he wasn't able to brake in time. But was it really the train that killed the young man? Or was he the victim of foul play?This grim discovery kicked off a 30+ year fight to get justice. And revealed deep-seated roots of racism within the justice system.If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please be advised that...2021-09-2437 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastCrime Time with Sami the 911 DispatcherGet pumped. Because this is the very first episode of Crime Time. Every month, we’ll be chatting with a fascinating guest who works in law enforcement, forensic science, or the legal system. So we can hear first hand accounts of crime from people who work the cases.In this episode, we’re chatting with Sami the 911 Dispatcher. And woo, does she have a story for you! Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.2021-09-1730 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Honeymoon Killers: Aurore Martin and Peter Uwe SchmittThey’ve been called the Bonnie and Clyde of the 90s. The Evil Lovers. The Dangerous Duo. But one thing’s for certain. Marrying either Aurore or Peter was a dangerous proposition. Both of their spouses died in tragic accidents. Leaving both Peter and Aurore with a substantial amount of insurance money. As investigators unravelled the tangled web left behind, they realised it wasn’t an accident at all. It was murder.This episode is dedicated to Daniel Vaughan. He is a total legend. An emoji aficionado. And a kick-ass supporter of the show on Patreon. And genera...2021-09-1031 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Beast of Melbourne: Peter DupasFor three decades, Peter Dupas stalked the women of Melbourne. Every time he was released from prison, this unrepentant criminal would reoffend with increasing violence. Eventually claiming the lives of at least three women. This episode is dedicated to the effervescent Hayley Hepburn. She is a kick-ass supporter of the show on Patreon. A generally amazing human. And a landscaping wizard. I can’t stop, won’t stop banging on about how amazing she is. Thank you, Hayley!Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, pleas...2021-09-0341 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Waddell Buddhist Temple MassacreOn the morning of August 10 1991, Chawee Borders headed over to Wat Promkunaram to bring the Buddhist monks their daily meal. Instead, she discovered the bodies of nine people. Including five monks, a nun, the nun’s grandson, and a temple worker. But who would want to kill monks? And why? This episode is dedicated to the lovely Brandy Lewis. She is a kick-ass supporter of the show on Patreon. A sweetheart of the highest order. And protector of the realm. I refuse to cease describing how amazing she is. Thank you, Brandy!Support the Sho...2021-08-2741 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Piketon MassacreOn April 22 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were shot to death in their homes. Sparing only the very young children, who would be unable to identify the killer or killers. But who would want to destroy this hard-working, salt of the earth family? And why?This episode is dedicated to the legendary Justin Wear. He is a kick-ass supporter of the show on Patreon. And I can’t bang on enough about how great he is. Thank you, Justin!Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope yo...2021-08-2036 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Murder of Jamie GaoOn May 26 2014, a couple of fishermen were gearing up for a big day out on the water. As they steered their boat near the shores of Shelly Beach, they spotted something floating in the water. As they drifted closer, they realised it was a body.This horrific discovery kicked off an intensive police investigation. And finally confirmed the cloud of suspicion that had long surrounded disgraced former detective Roger Rogerson.Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on ...2021-08-1338 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastWhistleblower. Enigma. Sallie-Anne Huckstepp.A dark underbelly of crime and corruption lay hidden beneath Sydney’s polite society in the 70s and 80s. Criminals and cops worked hand in hand to conduct covert dirty deeds that’d make Dorian Gray’s head spin.But it all came crashing down in one explosive interview. In 1981, Sallie-Anne Huckstepp went on 60 Minutes Australia. Telling the host, Ray Martin, that police could be bought. And not only that. That certain high profile members of the police were some of the worst criminals of all.Support the ShowIf you...2021-08-0634 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Disappearance of John Christopher TerryOn October 17 2014, John Christopher Terry walked out of the Walmart Supercenter in Hillsboro, Texas and disappeared into thin air. His car was abandoned on County Road 2346. And, most sinister of all, a small amount of blood spatter was located on his front door. According to Sheriff Rodney Watson, “He was murdered right there outside his front door.”There’s a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest/conviction of the person(s) responsible for his homicide. Or leads to the location of John Christopher Terry’s remains. If you have information, contact th...2021-07-3025 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastDeranged Revelation: The Lafferty BrothersOn July 24 1984, Allen Lafferty arrived home from work to find a bloodbath. His wife and baby had been brutally murdered. And Allen knew exactly who’d done it.Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. S...2021-07-2338 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastAlison Botha: Unbelievable Story of SurvivalIn the early morning hours of December 18 1994, Alison Botha pulled onto her street and parked her car just a short walk from home. Before she could even blink or realise what was happening, a man flung open her car door. He brandished a huge knife, pressing it into her throat. He threatened Alison, telling her he’d kill her if she didn’t do exactly as he said. She never could have imagined the horror that this chance encounter would bring.Special thanks to Chris of the True Crime Club on Facebook for his case sugge...2021-07-1635 min
Dead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Abduction of Jessica Beth SmallLate in the evening on October 25 1997, Jessica Small and Vanessa Conlan hitched a ride out of Bathurst with a stranger. At first, everything seemed copacetic. But the farther they drove into the night, the more agitated the stranger became. Realising that danger was brewing, the girls tried to escape the stranger’s grasp. But only one would walk away and live to tell the tale.Special thanks to Chris for his case suggestion.If you have information about the abduction of Jessica Small, contact Crimestoppers:https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/...2021-07-0934 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastLinda Sobek: The Tragic Murder of a RaideretteOn November 16 1995, the beautiful, talented Linda Sobek told her mother she was running late for a modelling gig and would ring back later. When that call never came, Linda’s mother became sick with worry. To make matters worse, Linda hadn’t appeared at the TV show audition she’d been so excited to land. For two agonising days, Linda’s disappearance remained a mystery. Until a road crew worker made a strange discovery in the Angeles National Forest that cracked the case wide open.Special thanks to Mercedes for her case suggestion.Photos fr...2021-07-0234 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastMissing Person: Find Susan Maree KielyOn December 1 1989, Susan Maree Kiely watched her daughter climb on the school bus. Then Susan hitched a ride into Bellingen NSW from some friendly locals, happily telling them she was spending the day with friends. After leaving her friend’s home on Short Street, she was never seen again.Imagine losing your mum when you were only a child. Even worse, never knowing what happened to her. Let’s find out what happened to Susan Kiely. See the missing Poster. If you have information, contact Crim...2021-06-2522 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastMatthew ShepardOn October 6 1998, Matthew Shepard headed to the Fireside Lounge in Laramie, Wyoming for a cosy drink. Little did he know, getting in that truck with Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney would lead to the most horrific night of his young life. Setting in motion a chain of events that would forever change the fabric of America.Special thanks to Brandy and Lisa for the case suggestion.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You ca...2021-06-1833 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastWas James Hanratty the A6 Killer?On August 22 1961, Valerie Storie and Matthew Gregsten hopped in their 1956 Morris Minor and headed to a picturesque village in the Thames river valley. As the night fell around them, the loved-up couple felt the weight of the world fall away. Suddenly a sharp rap at the window clanged through the darkness. A knock that would change their lives forever.Special thanks to Mercedes for her case suggestion.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime wen...2021-06-1139 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastSchapelle Corby and the Nightmare HolidayOn the morning of October 8 2004, Schapelle Corby was frothing with excitement. She was headed off to Bali with her friends, Ally McComb and Katrina Richards, and her brother, James Corby. What was slated to be a relaxing holiday of sun, surf, and sand morphed into a surreal nightmare that would span decades.Em is taking a break so it’s a solo show this week.Special thanks to Leonie for her case suggestion.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need...2021-06-0432 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastJustice for Joyce Yost Pt. 3On April 3 1985, Doug Lovell attacked Joyce Yost outside her home in Ogden, Utah. In one final degradation, he threatened to kill her if she went to the cops. Joyce feared for her own life, but feared Doug would attack someone else even more. So she forged on and bravely pressed charges.Just ten days before the trial was scheduled to begin, Joyce Yost disappeared into thin air. Police knew exactly who was responsible. They just had to prove it.In a shocking turn of events, the person Doug trusted the most turned on him. And...2021-05-2830 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Disappearance of Joyce Yost Pt. 2In this episode, Elisha continues her investigation into a horrifying rape and abduction case out of Ogden, Utah in 1985. Following the vicious, depraved assault, Joyce Yost pressed charges against Doug Lovell. Unfortunately, he was bound and determined that the case never make it to trial.Em is taking a break so it’s a solo show this week.Special thanks to Sheryl for her case suggestion. Photos from the case are up on our social media and website if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime...2021-05-2129 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastThe Attack on Joyce Yost Pt. 1In this episode, Elisha shares the horrific assault that Joyce Yost endured outside her own home in Ogden, Utah. A complete stranger followed her home, then attacked, raped, and abducted her on April 3 1985.Special thanks to Sheryl for her case suggestion. Em is taking a break for a couple weeks. Send her some productive good vibes, she's been buried in work.Photos from the case are up on our social media and website if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can als...2021-05-1427 minDead On: A True Crime PodcastIntroducing Dead On: A True Crime PodcastDo you love unravelling a good old fashioned whodunnit? Oh, honey. Me too. I’m Elisha, armchair detective and host of Dead On: A True Crime Podcast. Join me every Friday. We’ll dive into a case that scratches your itch for true crime, dark history, and mystery. Streaming now, everywhere you love to listen.Support the show2020-10-2900 min