Shows
Real Crime with Adam ShandBehind the Uniform: The Hidden Trauma of Policing | Narelle FraserFormer Victoria Police detective Narelle Fraser spent 27 years confronting some of the darkest corners of humanity—homicide, sexual assault, missing persons. But no case has stayed with her more than the disappearance of Lorraine Joy (Yardley) Carter, a vulnerable young woman who vanished in 2002 and was never found. In this episode, Narelle opens up to Adam about the emotional toll of policing, the weight of unsolved cases and the devastating impact of PTSI (post-traumatic stress injury) on her career and life. She revisits the investigation into Lorraine’s disappearance, the troubling behaviour of Lorraine’s husband Murray Carter...
2025-11-3045 min
I Catch Killers with Gary JubelinWicked lust, betrayal and a body in the boot: Narelle Fraser Pt.2Maria Korp’s decomposing body was found in the boot of her car. When former detective Narelle Fraser saw Maria, she got into the cramped car and laid beside her near-lifeless body. Desperately looking for any small sign of life, Narelle rested her head on Maria’s chest. Ever so slowly, it moved up and down. Narelle walks Gary Jubelin through the case that shocked Australia. A story of lust, love, betrayal - and the extraordinary lengths of a compassionate detective. Can’t get enough of I Catch Killers? Stay up to date on all th...
2024-07-0856 min
Roll With The PunchesMurder, Rape & The Unimaginable | Narelle Fraser - 792The episode title might sound intense, but the reality is that these kinds of things are happening around us every day, and someone has to handle it. Many times, that someone was former Detective Narelle Fraser (and wow, what a powerhouse she is). She’s definitely not what I expected when I sat down to talk with someone who's been at the coalface of some of Australia’s most high-profile and horrific criminal cases. We delved deep into her unique and intense 27-year career with Victoria Police, where she shared her experiences in the most challenging units, incl...
2024-05-261h 08
Beyond The Back PaddockBeyond The Back Paddock with Narelle FraserSummary
Narelle Fraser was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years, 15 of those as a Detective with squads including Homicide, Rape, Sex Crimes, Missing Persons & Child Exploitation, specialising in sex offences & child abuse. She was involved in many high-profile criminal investigations.
In 2012 Narelle was diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) & was never able to return to Policing, however she overcame many adversities to become a mental health advocate, keynote speaker & true-crime podcaster where she openly discusses stress in the workplace & the challenges of first responders facing trauma & grief on a daily basis.
She discusses a life...
2024-03-271h 22
The Kofkin Bond’s Podcast204 - Normalising Mental Health Conversations with Narelle FraserIn today’s episode of the podcast, Tahli sits down with Narelle Fraser to talk about mental health in the workplace.
After an impressive 27-year career with the Victoria Police, specializing in sex offense and child abuse investigations, our guest, Narelle Fraser, found herself at a crossroads. A sudden diagnosis of post-traumatic stress injury forced her to bid farewell to a career she loved.
In the aftermath of that diagnosis, Narelle embarked on a journey to not only reclaim her mental wellbeing but also to advocate fiercely for opening the conversation around mental health.
S...
2023-12-141h 05
Courageous Me25. From police detective to public speaker to help more people with Narelle Fraser"I still think it's the best career in the world. It's a window to life."
In this episode, we dive into the life of Narelle Fraser, who gives us a fascinating, behind-the-scenes insight into the daily life of a Police Officer from a female perspective. Narelle was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years, 15 of those as a Detective 'doing time' at the Rape and Homicide Squads and Missing Persons Unit but dedicating much of her career to investigating child abuse and sex offences.
Narelle shares some of the harrowing stories of her ti...
2023-11-0852 min
Narelle Fraser InterviewsWe revisit the episode - Dani Laidley and deceased people at crime scenesThis exclusive Patreon episode, Narelle talks about a former Victoria Police member who shared images of people at their most vulnerable - namely Dani Laidley and deceased people at crime scenes. These saved and shared images created unimaginable grief and distress. But Narelle tells us some further information which may, in some small way, explain to some degree, his appalling behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-0526 min
The PlodcastNarelle Fraser: 'From that day on, I started to unravel'Content Warning - this episode contains graphic content that may be alarming to some listeners and includes discussions on death, sexual assault and child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
Narelle Fraser was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years, 15 of those as a Detective ‘doing time’ at the Rape and Homicide Squads and Missing Persons Unit, but dedicating much of her career to investigating child abuse and sex offences.
She worked on high profile investigations including Anna & Gracie Sharpe (by ‘Mornington Monster’ John Sharpe), Margaret & Paul Wales-King (the Society Murders), Maria Korp (the body in the b...
2023-03-2252 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsKira Olney - The Mornington MonsterAside from working at Victoria Police, Narelle and Kira share something else in common: they both worked on the horrific case of the Mornington Monster, aka John Sharpe. Sharpe killed his wife and child and Narelle and Kira’s paths would cross during the investigation to convict the killer. Here they talk through the emotional journey they both made on the path to finding justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-031h 03Narelle Fraser InterviewsFormer Victorian Hostage Negotiator John O'Neil pt 2For most of us, our knowledge of hostage negotiation is taken directly from the movies or TV. However, for John O’Neil, it was his job in the police force. When called upon he would attend a hostage situation and do his very best to de-escalate the crisis and find a peaceful resolution. Unfortunately not all negotiations ended well, and his longest job was 41 hours. John talks to Narelle about his on-the-job experiences in what was a very colourful career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2759 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsFormer Victorian Hostage Negotiator John O'Neil pt 1For most of us, our knowledge of hostage negotiation is taken directly from the movies or TV. However, for John O’Neil, it was his job in the police force. When called upon he would attend a hostage situation and do his very best to de-escalate the crisis and find a peaceful resolution. Unfortunately not all negotiations ended well, and his longest job was 41 hours. John talks to Narelle about his on-the-job experiences in what was a very colourful career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2055 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsNarelle's Christmas MessageNarelle reflects back on the past few months and of course wishes everyone a Very Merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1301 min
Australian True CrimeA Narelle Fraser Special: Why The Fallen? Part 2In 2017, 21 year old Zac Jones was drunk, on drugs, and driving recklessly in a car with four other passengers. Unable to control the vehicle, they horrifically crashed, but all remarkably survived.This is part two of a two part series hosted by our dear friend, Narelle Fraser about the lives of Zac and his mother Jane. We will hear a side-by-side account from both Zac and Jane about how an educated, intelligent teenager from a loving family ended up falling so badly, and the astonishing ways in which both of their lives have changed since.
2022-11-2754 min
Australian True CrimeA Narelle Fraser Special: Why The Fallen? Part 1In 2017, 21 year old Zac Jones was drunk, on drugs, and driving recklessly in a car with four other passengers. Unable to control the vehicle, they horrifically crashed, but all remarkably survived.This is part one of a two part series hosted by our dear friend, Narelle Fraser about the lives of Zac and his mother Jane. We will hear a side-by-side account from both Zac and Jane about how an educated, intelligent teenager from a loving family ended up falling so badly, and the astonishing ways in which both of their lives have changed since.
2022-11-2759 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsThe Floods part 2Narelle discusses her own personal experience with surviving a flood of mammoth and unheard of proportions and the devastating impact it has had on her and her husbands life.A raw and emotional listen."Please forgive me as I'm deviating from my normal podcast with something completely different. I've had so many messages about how I am and if I've been impacted by the floods, so thought I'd take you through the last 3 weeks of whats been a whirlwind. Thanks. I read every message but just can't respond to them all"💜💜 Hosted o...
2022-11-2235 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsThe Floods part 1Narelle discusses her own personal experience with surviving a flood of mammoth and unheard of proportions and the devastating impact it has had on her and her husbands life.A raw and emotional listen."Please forgive me as I'm deviating from my normal podcast with something completely different. I've had so many messages about how I am and if I've been impacted by the floods, so thought I'd take you through the last 3 weeks of whats been a whirlwind. Thanks. I read every message but just can't respond to them all"💜💜 Hosted o...
2022-11-1437 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsPatrick Tidmarsh - The criminologistFor over 20 years, Patrick has worked in the field of sexual offenders. The renowned criminologist has trained police in understanding offenders of sexual crime and how to develop effective interview processes. Please be aware that Narelle and Patrick talk about sex offending in detail and as such, the content may be not be suitable for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-241h 08Narelle Fraser InterviewsThe role podcasts play in investigations"This week Narelle shares some thoughts on the role podcasts are beginning to play in investigations & how the legal fraternity need to adapt". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-2629 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsCameron Caine: The Perfect Storm part 2 (10/8/2022)Narelle Fraser InterviewsExamining the human side of the impact of crime.https://www.patreon.com/narellefraserinterviewsIn 2009, former policeman Cameron Caine found himself at the centre of the devastating bushfires in Kinglake in what would become known as Black Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-0950 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsCameron Caine: The Perfect Storm (3/8/2022)Narelle Fraser InterviewsExamining the human side of the impact of crime.https://www.patreon.com/narellefraserinterviewsIn 2009, former policeman Cameron Caine found himself at the centre of the devastating bushfires in Kinglake in what would become known as Black Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-0951 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsWith Narelle taking a well deserved few weeks off we will revisit a few of our favourite episodes.Kira Olney and The Mornington MonsterAside from working at Victoria Police, Narelle and Kira share something else in common: they both worked on the horrific case of the Mornington Monster, aka John Sharpe. Sharpe killed his wife and child and Narelle and Kira’s paths would cross during the investigation to convict the killer. Here they talk through the emotional journey they both made on the path to finding justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-051h 05Narelle Fraser InterviewsWith Narelle taking a well deserved few weeks off we will revisit a few of our favourite episodes.What we know about undercover cops usually comes from Hollywood, but Keith Banks lived the life of an undercover cop in Queensland for most of his career. His stories are unbelievableGoing underground as a cop sounds like an exciting proposition for a young recruit still learning the ropes, and for Keith Banks that’s exactly what it was. He would soon be immersed in the seedy side of criminal life, where he would assume the identity of a drug dealer with the aim of bringing down the cartels flooding the streets with narcotics. But the job would come at the co...
2022-06-2855 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsPip: A voice from the past / part 2Pip and Narelle’s paths crossed many years ago in a court case they won against Pip’s stepfather.Please note: this podcast covers content that may be triggering, including child abuse, pregnancy termination, and suicide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-2159 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsPip: A voice from the past / part 1Pip and Narelle’s paths crossed many years ago in a court case they won against Pip’s stepfather.Please note: this podcast covers content that may be triggering, including child abuse, pregnancy termination, and suicide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-141h 01
One Moment Please#72 From the archives. "You're F**ked" - Narelle Fraser (Repost Ep #9)From the podcast archives. Narelle Fraser was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years, 15 of those as a Detective at the Rape and Homicide Squads and Missing Persons Unit. She worked on high profile investigations including Anna & Gracie Sharpe (by ‘Mornington Monster’ John Sharpe), Margaret & Paul Wales-King (the Society Murders), Maria Korp (the body in the boot case), the 2002 Bali Bombing, horrific infanticide investigations, Geoff Clarke (the then ATSIC Commissioner), The Ascot Vale Rapist and many more. She has stared death and trauma in the face throughout her career. Narelle can be found at narellefraser.com or...
2022-06-031h 16Narelle Fraser InterviewsStuart Grimley: The MPNarelle’s guest today has been a teacher, a detective with VicPol and is now a member of Parliament.Please note: This podcast was recorded at Parliament House in Melbourne during a rare gap in Stuart’s day. There are some unavoidable bells at the very beginning of the podcast that may detract from the audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-2238 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsJane Jones: Zac's returnJane joins Narelle once again to talk about her son Zac’s return from prison, the challenges that life now presents, and Zac's mission of redemption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-151h 01
Australian True CrimeNarelle Fraser - Surprise!Narelle Fraser – Surprise!So many of you have asked to hear Narelle again so here she is. You may remember I promised another episode with Rowland Legg this week and I haven’t forgotten but here’s the thing, due to unforeseen circumstance, Rowland can’t make our live show at the Yarraville club on April 8, so our old friend Narelle Fraser has agreed to step in for that one too.You can get your tickets here. That’s right, you can see Narelle, live on stage with Emily and I at the Yarr...
2022-03-151h 04Narelle Fraser InterviewsWhile Narelle takes a well-earned break over the holidays, please enjoy some of her most popular podcasts over the last 12 months.Over a 30 year career with Victoria Police, Peter Bellion attended 2000 fatal car accidents. His job was to reconstruct these harrowing scenes and determine the cause of the crash.Peter Bellion held an unenviable position at Victoria Police – he was an Accident Reconstruction Expert. Long after the ambulances had left the scene, it was Peter’s job to painstakingly piece together the events that led to the accident. Over a 30 year long career, Peter would attend over 2000 fatal traffic accidents and eventually the horrific sights he faced on a near daily basis took a toll until he was eventually diagnosed with PTSD...
2022-01-111h 06Narelle Fraser InterviewsWhile Narelle takes a well-earned break over the holidays, please enjoy some of her most popular podcasts over the last 12 months.Kira Olney and The Mornington Monster:Aside from working at Victoria Police, Narelle and Kira share something else in common: they both worked on the horrific case of the Mornington Monster, aka John Sharpe. Sharpe killed his wife and child and Narelle and Kira’s paths would cross during the investigation to convict the killer. Here they talk through the emotional journey they both made on the path to finding justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-041h 03Narelle Fraser InterviewsWhile Narelle takes a well-earned break over the holidays, please enjoy some of her most popular podcasts over the last 12 months.During the Black Saturday bushfires, Victoria Police Airwing crew member David Key was winched into an area engulfed by flames and drove a woman and her dog and horse to safety using the chopper above him for directions. You won’t believe his stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-281h 11Narelle Fraser InterviewsWhile Narelle takes a well-earned break over the holidays, please enjoy some of her most popular podcasts over the last 12 months.David Key Part 1 The Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race in 1998 faced horrendous conditions. Five yachts sank and six sailors lost their lives. Victoria Police Airwing crewman David Key was involved in the desperate rescue mission. He’ll never forget that day as long as he lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-211h 32Narelle Fraser InterviewsSome thoughts on a caseNarelle took statements from two women who alleged historical sexual assaults by one of the most powerful Australian political figures in 2000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-1439 min
Brothers N Others PodcastNarelle Fraser - The Case of Milicia Trailovic
True Crime Nuts!!
She’s back!!! The unofficial Queen of True Crime (officially to us) Narelle Fraser
Narelle is back, joining us for a case study around the case of Milicia Trailovic.
Milicia was reported missing by her sister in Serbia, In stepped Narelle and the team.
Narelle talks us through the ins and outs of the case.
Another fascinating chat.
2021-11-301h 11Narelle Fraser InterviewsKelli Martin Part 1: Not your average domestic and family violence solicitorAn unsupportive boss drove Kelli Martin to start her own business specialising in domestic and family violence. One of her clients would be the victim of one of the most horrific crimes in Australian history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-3042 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsLeigh Doville - The Volunteer FirefighterLeigh has regularly attended fatal car crashes and fires, yet he’s managed to compartmentalise these tragic events and remains largely unaffected by what he has seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-2357 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsOne from Narelle.In this episode, Narelle talks about ‘Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement’; a book she believes that every police officer and their respective families should read. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-1650 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsSusan McLean - The Cyber Safety Cop part 2Susan has been trained all over the world in cyber security and what she has learned about the effectiveness of grooming children will shock you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-0944 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsSusan McLean - The Cyber Safety CopSusan has been trained all over the world in cyber security and what she has learned about the effectiveness of grooming children will shock you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-0251 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsJudy Palmer - A distinguished careerJudy served in the NSW Police Force for 26 years, and in that time, she did time in Homicide and Arson before becoming an instructor in Sexual Assault Investigating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-261h 01Narelle Fraser InterviewsSteve Van Aperen - The Human Lie DetectorSteve was the first Victorian police officer to become a qualified polygraph examiner. Now he is a leading authority on lying, and his skills have been sought after by the rich and famous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-1958 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsAnne Craigie - The Correctional NurseNurses have a tough enough job, but imagine the challenges involved in being a nurse for prisoners? Anne shares her experiences with Narelle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-121h 16Narelle Fraser InterviewsKeith Banks - Not for the faint-heartedKeith Banks returns to talk about his new book, Gun to the Head. It covers his time on the Tactical Response Group, facing some of Australia’s most violent criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-051h 02Brothers N Others PodcastNarelle Fraser - Policing, Living with PTSD & The Fight Back
Please listen with caution.
In this episode our guest Narelle Fraser discusses some cases that may trigger, these include violent crimes and crimes against children. Please be cautious of those listening to this episode.
Narelle Fraser was a part of Victoria Police for 27 years. 15 of those with the Rape, Homicide and Missing Persons Unit. Dedicating much of her time to investigating child abuse and sex offences.
Narelle has worked on some of Victoria’s most high profile cases including ‘Mornington Monster’ ‘Body in the boot’ and ‘The Box Hill Rapist’. Narelle chats with us about some of those cases, her mental heal...
2021-09-281h 07Narelle Fraser InterviewsTelia Tonkin - The 000 operatorBeing calm under pressure is a prerequisite for being a 000 operator and it’s certainly not a job for everyone. However, Telia worked in the role for 10 years and received many harrowing and distressing calls. She talks to Narelle about that experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-281h 00Narelle Fraser InterviewsPatrick Tidmarsh - The criminologistFor over 20 years, Patrick has worked in the field of sexual offenders. The renowned criminologist has trained police in understanding offenders of sexual crime and how to develop effective interview processes. Please be aware that Narelle and Patrick talk about sex offending in detail and as such, the content may be not be suitable for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-211h 08Narelle Fraser InterviewsJane - A harrowing discovery Part 2Happily married with two children, Jane woke up one night to get a glass of water, walked past a room, and witnessed something that would change her life forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-1442 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsJane - A harrowing discoveryHappily married with two children, Jane woke up one night to get a glass of water, walked past a room, and witnessed something that would change her life forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-071h 10Narelle Fraser InterviewsCam Taylor - A helping handAfter experiencing his own mental health struggles, Cam identified that too many men were suffering in silence and decided to do something about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-3141 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsPart 2: Cathy Campesato - Talking time behind barsCathy continues her story as she talks candidly to Narelle about her experience in prison, how she got there and the work she’s done as a volunteer with WAM (Women and Mentoring) since her release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-2443 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsPart 1: Cathy Campesato - Talking time behind barsCathy talks candidly to Narelle about her experience in prison, how she got there and the work she’s done as a volunteer with WAM (Women and Mentoring) since her release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-1748 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsPart 2: John Ashby - The popular copNarelle chats to John about his long and diverse career in VicPol that was, like many police officers, ended by the effects of PTSD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-1031 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsPart 1: John Ashby - The popular copNarelle chats to John about his long and diverse career in VicPol that was, like many police officers, ended by the effects of PTSD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-0348 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsA case from Narelle's careerIn this episode, Narelle talks about a missing persons case she was directly involved in; a case that still troubles her to this day and a case that was never solved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-2739 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsShelley Robertson: Searching for clues in the deceased.For over 25 years, Shelley Robertson has plied her trade as a forensic pathologist, sensitively dissecting bodies to establish the time and cause of death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-2049 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsPart 2: Helen had only been a police officer for three years when she attended a job that would change her life.Attending a crime as a police officer comes with many challenges. Attending a crime where you know the victim is a whole other level. That’s exactly what happened to Helen early in her career with Queensland Police. The effect on her was life-changing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-1333 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsPart 1: Helen had only been a police officer for three years when she attended a job that would change her life.Attending a crime as a police officer comes with many challenges. Attending a crime where you know the victim is a whole other level. That’s exactly what happened to Helen early in her career with Queensland Police. The effect on her was life-changing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-0645 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsOne December afternoon walking through Melbourne CBD, the unthinkable happened to a young woman making her way home for the night.Rebecca had it all: she was happy in a relationship and had just landed her dream job at a big law firm in Melbourne. However, all that would be upturned when she was attacked walking through the city on her way to the station to catch a train home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-2959 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsThere's a lot that goes into a VicPol missing person investigation, and Helen was tasked with putting the pieces together.The missing persons unit has the unenviable task of sifting through every lead in the hope of locating someone. Helen was an analyst with MPU and she talks to Narelle about the processes involved and some of the case she was involved in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-221h 05Narelle Fraser InterviewsJustine is no stranger to uniforms, having served in both the military, ambulance service and the SES. Today she talks to Narelle about her struggles with mental health.30 years in the army and a good stretch as an ambo and a firefighter, Justine eventually succumbed to PTSD. In a candid and honest conversation with Narelle, Justine discusses her career experiences and the ongoing battle with her mental health disorder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-151h 08Narelle Fraser InterviewsEleesa experienced a volatile childhood, disrupted by violence, lies and deception.Domestic violence played a pivotal role in Eleesa’s parent’s relationship, perpetrated by her mother who also led a life of crime. She would often abandon Eleesa to be raised by aunts and foster carers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-081h 04Narelle Fraser InterviewsPart 2: Tracie talks about the journey she took to turn her life around.Despite the inconceivable upbringing Tracie had to endure, she managed to find the strength and resilience to get through it and help people in similar circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-0134 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsPart 1: Tracie had to endure levels of mental, physical, and sexual abuse growing up that are completely unimaginable.Tracie’s story is heart-wrenching. Disowned by her mother at just two weeks old and passed around as an unwanted child, Tracie faced unthinkable adversity throughout her early life, but she found the will and the determination to make it through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-2545 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsDavid Keys returns to Narelle Fraser Interviews this week to talk more about his illustrious career as an aircrewman with Police Rescue.We've already heard about David's incredible involvement with the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the Black Saturday bushfires, but now he's back with more stories around his time spent descending from a helicopter during his time with Police Rescue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-181h 00Narelle Fraser InterviewsLorraine was Narelle's boss for only five years of her 27 years in VicPol but she had the greatest influence on Narelle's career by far.In the late 80s, Lorraine was quite the oddity in a vocation predominately dominated by men - she was in a senior management position at VicPol. She would never be intimidated by her fellow colleagues and always fiercely protected her team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-111h 00Narelle Fraser InterviewsIn the season one closer, Narelle shares a few lighter moments from her career in VicPol.Narelle talks about two particularly humorous stories that happened during her time working at VicPol. This episode is the last in season one of Narelle Fraser Interviews - thank you for your ongoing support and we’ll see you in a few weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2016 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsZac Jones is currently serving close to a five-year sentence for a crash he caused while drunk, stoned and speeding in which four passengers were seriously injured. Narelle talks with his mother, Jane.Narelle was reluctant to invite Zac’s mum on her podcast because, despite Jane insisting that her son has changed for the better, Narelle doesn’t know Zac and doesn’t know if he’s changed. However, after reading Jane and Zac’s book, she changed her mind but still puzzled on why a boy from such a loving family could go so far off the rails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-131h 10Narelle Fraser InterviewsVikki Petraitis returns this week to talk about the 1990 disappearance of Sarah MacDiarmid.Acclaimed true crime writer, Vikki Petraitis, is back to discuss the mysterious disappearance of 23-year-old Sarah MacDiarmid who vanished from Kananook Station in Melbourne in 1990. The case remains unsolved and it forms the subject of a brand new podcast series that Vikki has just completed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-0658 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsAcclaimed true crime writer, Vikki Petraitis, joins Narelle to talk about controversial ex-detective Paul Dale, and Paul Denyer, better known as the Frankston Serial Killer.Vikki Petraitis has written over 17 true crime books and has recently researched and recorded a true crime podcast for Casefile. In this episode, Vikki speaks about ex-detective Paul Dale, her best-selling book on The Frankston Serial Killer, Paul Denyer, and discusses her career as an acclaimed true crime writer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-3000 min
Australian True CrimeSOCIT Explainer with Narelle Fraser and her mentor Lorraine BlackwellNarelle Fraser and her mentor Lorraine Blackwell discuss the beginning of Victoria Police’s SOCIT, the Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Investigation Teams , among other things. This was originally a Patreon-only episode but we’ve released it as a special companion episode to this week’s main show.You can support us with a one-off contribution here.You can become a patron here.Show notes for Episode 206:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Narelle Fraser and Lorraine Blackwell.Lik...
2021-03-3057 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsScott found solace in Narelle's podcast, prompting him to reach out to her. As it turns out, his own story is quite unbelievable.As a toddler, Scott was put in charge of his younger siblings while his mother worked as a prostitute and took drugs that would see her missing for days on end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-2355 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsIn 2011, David Prideaux disappeared on a hunting trip in Victoria. His body has never been found.Former Barwon Prison boss, David Prideaux, was an experienced hunter who disappeared in the Victorian bush. Despite an extensive search, no trace of him has ever been found. Narelle’s guest today is David’s brother Steve who talks about his quest to uncover what happened on that day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1646 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsNarelle talks about the 'triggers' that led to her PTSD diagnosis.There are many triggers Narelle recognises that would lead her towards an eventual PTSD diagnosis. Some will completely surprise you and others still cause her anxiety to this very day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0929 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsRicky and his young son and daughter had just picked up a brand new off-road buggy. But on the very first test drive, a tragedy unfolded. Narelle talks to Ricky's partner TereasaThe first outing in a brand new off-road buggy ended in a tragic incident that would see a father charged and imprisoned over the death of his daughter. Narelle talks to the father’s partner, Tereasa Humphreys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-021h 12Narelle Fraser InterviewsHeading towards breaking point - two cases that contributed to my PTSD diagnosis.Heading Towards Breaking Point: On this week’s Narelle Fraser Interviews, Narelle discusses two of the cases that contributed to her PTSD diagnosis. Two cases that are in themselves hard to comprehend, and two cases that continue to haunt her to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-2346 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsIn the early hours of December 8, 2012, Melissa and Peter McGuinness got a knock at the door that would change their lives forever.Like many young men aged 18, Jordan Hayes-McGuinness was beginning to find his independence. He had his driver’s license and was starting to push the boundaries. However, his decision to drink and take drugs one night would kick start a chain reaction that would end up affecting many, many lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-161h 13Narelle Fraser InterviewsRebecca Badendoch has over 30 years of experience in practising family law and as an independent children's lawyer, an unenviable part of her job is representing children affected by crime.You don’t practise family law for three decades without being subjected to the worst that society can throw at you and Rebecca Badenboch has seen it all. Dealing with children who are the victims of crime would be testing for most individuals but in her role as an independent children’s lawyer, this is something Rebecca has to face on a day to day basis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-0954 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsDavid Key Part 2During the Black Saturday bushfires, Victoria Police Airwing crew member David Key was winched into an area engulfed by flames and drove a woman and her dog and horse to safety using the chopper above him for directions. You won’t believe his stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-021h 11Narelle Fraser InterviewsDavid Key Part 1The Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race in 1998 faced horrendous conditions. Five yachts sank and six sailors lost their lives. Victoria Police Airwing crewman David Key was involved in the desperate rescue mission. He’ll never forget that day as long as he lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-261h 32Narelle Fraser InterviewsBen Shenton was just 18-months-old when he was forced to join the 'The Family', a cult headed by Australia's most notorious cult leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne.Joining Australia’s infamous cult when he was just a baby, Ben Shenton was subjected to appalling physical and mental abuse at the hands of cult leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne. Ben would eventually be released at aged 15 and then, understandably, struggled to adjust to a society he knew nothing about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-191h 37Narelle Fraser InterviewsLex de Man was a Detective Sergeant on Operation Forest Taskforce, a team of VicPol operatives who investigated the abhorrent crimes that Australia's most notorious cult leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne committed upon the children of 'The Family'.The Family, headed by nefarious cult leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne resided in Lake Eildon, Victoria, where children were cruelly taken from their mothers, subjected to terrible physical and mental abuse and regularly dosed on the psychedelic drug, LSD. Lex was part of a team tasked with investigating the crimes that Anne Hamilton-Byrne was responsible for and would even end up chasing her overseas in a pursuit of justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-1258 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsSarah Lawrence is a regional reporter for Channel 9 and in this episode, she talks to Narelle about the challenges of reporting crime and the effect that it has on her.There are many facets to being a reporter that covers crime. Irrespective of the details of the crime you’re covering, you have to remain impartial and keep all of your emotions in check. It’s not an easy gig but it’s one that Channel 9 reporter Sarah Lawrence does on a daily basis and she speaks with Narelle about the challenges that come with the job in regional Victoria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-0548 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsInterviewing victims of crime. This week, Narelle discusses the importance of determining the accurate events of a crime through interviewing victims.People react differently when they become victims of crime. Some can remember specific details of the crime while others are so frightened that they can’t remember anything at all. It is the job of the detective to use their experience to extract as much information as possible in order to solve the crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-2930 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsAs a Christmas bonus episode, the team at Black Salmon compiled a list of questions and turned the interview tables on Narelle Fraser for 30 minutes of fun.It’s Christmas so rather than take a rest over the holidays, we put together a candid interview with Narelle Fraser that lifts the lid on our favourite detective and uncovers what Narelle gets up to when she’s not recording her podcasts. Did you know she loves V8s, playing the spoons and listening to Pink Floyd? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-2227 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsYou can't have a police career in Homicide, the Armed Robbery Squad right and the Special Operations Group without coming up against the most dangerous criminals in the country. Craig Walsh has just about seen it all.As far as tough policing goes, Craig Walsh has done it all. He worked in Homicide, the Armed Robbery Squad and the Special Operations Group, better known as a SWAT team. In doing so he’s been pitched up against some of Victoria’s most violent criminals in a full array of cases from shootings to sieges. But like many of his fellow officers, the job would eventually take a toll on Craig’s mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-151h 04Narelle Fraser InterviewsOver a 30 year career with Victoria Police, Peter Bellion attended 2000 fatal car accidents. His job was to reconstruct these harrowing scenes and determine the cause of the crash.Peter Bellion held an unenviable position at Victoria Police – he was an Accident Reconstruction Expert. Long after the ambulances had left the scene, it was Peter’s job to painstakingly piece together the events that led to the accident. Over a 30 year long career, Peter would attend over 2000 fatal traffic accidents and eventually the horrific sights he faced on a near daily basis took a toll until he was eventually diagnosed with PTSD. Peter still battles with these demons to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-081h 06Narelle Fraser InterviewsLorraine Moss held a heinous secret about the fate of her husband for 15 years but finally her unforgivable crime was uncovered.The year is 1982 and from the outside, hardworking Leonard John Moss, his wife Lorraine, and their three children were nothing more than a normal family living in Bendigo, Australia. But Lorraine was holding a heinous secret and one that wouldn’t be revealed for another 15 years. Today Narelle talks with Kira Olney, the ex-detective who unravelled the shocking truth behind this tragic story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-011h 08Narelle Fraser InterviewsWhat we know about undercover cops usually comes from Hollywood, but Keith Banks lived the life of an undercover cop in Queensland for most of his career. His stories are unbelievable!Going underground as a cop sounds like an exciting proposition for a young recruit still learning the ropes, and for Keith Banks that’s exactly what it was. He would soon be immersed in the seedy side of criminal life, where he would assume the identity of a drug dealer with the aim of bringing down the cartels flooding the streets with narcotics. But the job would come at the cost of Keith’s mental wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2453 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsMelissa Sell took a traumatic phone call in 2017 that would change her life forever.Imagine talking to your best friend on the phone the moment she was murdered. That’s exactly what happened to Melissa Sell, who was chatting with Alicia Little as her partner, Charles Evans, killed her. What followed was a difficult investigation for Melissa, who was still trying hard to deal with her grief while being questioned by the police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1751 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsTim Peck & I both remember 2nd October 2014 for reasons which couldn't have been more opposite.Tim Peck is a very fortunate man. With an esteemed career as a detective in Victoria Police, from the outside it appeared Tim was the very embodiment of a competent and successful cop who threw everything he had at his career. But in 2014 he had reached a point that no one around him was aware of – he decided he was going to commit suicide. Narelle talks to Tim about his path to recovery and how he is now helping others in similar situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-101h 02Narelle Fraser InterviewsKira Olney and The Mornington MonsterAside from working at Victoria Police, Narelle and Kira share something else in common: they both worked on the horrific case of the Mornington Monster, aka John Sharpe. Sharpe killed his wife and child and Narelle and Kira’s paths would cross during the investigation to convict the killer. Here they talk through the emotional journey they both made on the path to finding justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-151h 03Narelle Fraser InterviewsFormer Victorian Hostage Negotiator John O'Neil pt 2For most of us, our knowledge of hostage negotiation is taken directly from the movies or TV. However, for John O’Neil, it was his job in the police force. When called upon he would attend a hostage situation and do his very best to de-escalate the crisis and find a peaceful resolution. Unfortunately not all negotiations ended well, and his longest job was 41 hours. John talks to Narelle about his on-the-job experiences in what was a very colourful career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-1459 minNarelle Fraser InterviewsFormer Victorian Hostage Negotiator John O'Neil pt 1For most of us, our knowledge of hostage negotiation is taken directly from the movies or TV. However, for John O’Neil, it was his job in the police force. When called upon he would attend a hostage situation and do his very best to de-escalate the crisis and find a peaceful resolution. Unfortunately not all negotiations ended well, and his longest job was 41 hours. John talks to Narelle about his on-the-job experiences in what was a very colourful career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-1355 min
Australian True CrimeThe Narelle Fraser Conversations - Kira Olney - #157To celebrate our first Australian True Crime online livestream this Saturday Night, starring Narelle Fraser and Ron Iddles, we’re releasing an extra episode this week. It’s another in the series of Narelle Fraser Conversations.Join us for our very first video live stream event, this Saturday May 16th at 8pm, Narelle Fraser and Ron Iddles, and some other surprises. Purchase your tickets here > https://bit.ly/2L1XK9mWarning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 157:Your hosts are Meshel Lauri...
2020-05-121h 26