Felon True Crime

1. Toyah Cordingley Murder Trial – Cairns, QLD Rajwinder Singh, 41, is on trial for the murder of 24-year-old animal shelter volunteer Toyah Cordingley, whose body was found buried at Wangetti Beach with stab wounds and a slashed throat on October 22, 2018. Singh’s sudden flight to India, combined with mobile tower data, traffic camera footage, DNA evidence, and his vehicle, forms the basis of...

Felon will return shortly with Season Five. The new season is progressing, and release is not far off. Until then, the feed will include a number of shorter episodes — brief examinations of individual cases and incidents that sit outside the main season’s structure. Season Five is on the way. In the meantime, these mini episodes will bridge the gap. This week, we examine three cases where vi...

1. Logan Road Rage Verdict Umar Al Enizi, 24, has been found not guilty of murder over the 2021 death of Troy Vandenberg during a Brisbane road rage incident. The court heard the fatal collision followed escalating confrontations and aggressive behaviour by Vandenberg. The jury accepted Al Enizi acted in self-defence, acquitting him of murder and manslaughter. 2. “Bike Boy” Lawsuit Against Da...

From the creator of Felon. A podcast exploring the secrets of the Great Southern Land... Listen to more episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Some roads are ordinary. They take us from point A to point B, lined with familiar landmarks and the comfort of the known. But some roads are different. They carry a weight that cannot be measured in kilometres or signs. They are etched with history, ...

Crime and Justice: Nathan McPherson Murder: In August 2023, Nathan McPherson, 43, was killed in a one-punch attack in Maryborough by Joshua Berrigan, who was already on bail for grievous bodily harm. McPherson fell, hit his head, and died at the scene. Berrigan was sentenced on 27 October 2025 to 10 years in prison, with eligibility for parole in 2032. Eric James Forrest Conviction: Forrest wa...

On the evening of October 30th, 2010, seventeen-year-old Eden Delir attended a Halloween party in Restwell Road, Bossley Park. It was a typical suburban gathering — organised through Facebook, and attended by dozens of teenagers, most of whom had never met before that night. As the invitations spread online, so did the reach of the event. Posts began circulating suggesting that a group of youn...

1. The Gladstone House Fire A horrific blaze in Toolooa, Queensland, claimed three lives — Jordana Johnson, her son Jordan Norris, and his friend Chazz Mather. Contessa Leigh Marie Richardson has been charged with their murders and two counts of arson. 2. The Wilson Suppression Lifted Accused rapist Michael Simon Wilson failed to block media coverage linking him to childcare worker Joshua Dale...

On the evening of July 20th, 2019, emergency services received a call from a quiet suburban street in St Clair, New South Wales.  The woman on the line was twenty-five-year-old Jessica Camilleri — frantic, disoriented. When police arrived, they found a scene so violent… so surreal… that even the most seasoned officers were left shaken. The victim was Jessica’s mother, Rita Camilleri, a fifty-...

Melbourne’s CBD saw sushi chef Wan Lai stabbed by Lauren Darul, who was out on bail, reigniting debate over offender monitoring and bail laws. In Shellharbour, six teenagers and a 39-year-old woman have been charged with the murder of 25-year-old Jack Westren in a violent train station attack. In Perth, a former soldier admitted killing Rebels bikie Nick Martin, calling it a “community service...

On a Friday in March, a quiet city became a crime scene. In less than twenty minutes, fifty-one people who had gone to pray were dead. Lives, families, routines — all cleaved in half. A livestreamed attack, a manifesto sent in advance, weapons modified and named like trophies. The killer had called himself a “regular white man.” This is the tragic account of the Christchurch Mosque Shootings. ...

Victoria – Dezi Freeman Manhunt – Nearly seven weeks after allegedly killing two police officers in Porepunkah, fugitive Dezi Freeman remains missing. Mount Buffalo National Park has partially reopened as police admit he may have left the area. A $1 million reward is offered for information. Bega, NSW – A man was found stabbed to death in a riverside park. Police believe it was a targeted atta...

Whorouly is the kind of place that rarely makes the news. A quiet dot on the map in north-east Victoria, tucked between the vineyards of Milawa and the farming town of Myrtleford. The Ovens River winds its way past open paddocks, dairy herds graze under a big sky, and the streets are lined with weatherboard homes where everyone knows their neighbours. It’s a small town with one school, a gener...

Dezi Freeman Manhunt (VIC) – Police continue their search for fugitive Dezi Freeman in Victoria’s high country. Locals are urged to report even the smallest details, as subtle signs could be crucial in capturing the fugitive. Matt Wright Conviction (NT) – Celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright found guilty of attempting to pervert justice after a fatal 2022 helicopter crash in Arnhem Land. H...

Carl Williams was serving a life sentence, with a minimum of 35 years before he would even be considered for release. From his cell in Barwon Prison, he became an unlikely informant. Williams had begun assisting police, feeding them information that threatened to unravel long-buried crimes and expose those who thought themselves safe. But in the underworld, cooperation with authorities carries ...

Dezi Freeman manhunt hits grim milestone One month on from the fatal shooting of two police officers in Porepunkah, the suspect remains at large despite one of Victoria’s largest manhunts. Barber accused of involvement in six-hour gang rape granted release Sydney barber Adam Abdul-Hamid, accused of a prolonged gang rape in 2021, has been granted conditional bail, sparking outrage from advocacy...

Darwin. Northern Territory. The 4th of June 2019. 5.39pm The city moved in its usual rhythm, even under the oppressive weight of the late afternoon humidity. The tropical heat clung to streets and buildings like a wet blanket. The scent of saltwater drifted from the harbour, mingling with the faint aroma of frangipani and tropical blooms. Palm trees lined the streets, swaying gently in a warm...

Felon: Debrief Sunday - 21/09/2025 Welcome to Episode 1 of Felon: Debrief. A weekly summary of significant criminal cases across Australia. Ongoing Manhunt – Dezi Freeman: Victoria Police continue the state’s largest ever tactical search for Freeman, accused of killing two officers in Porepunkah. Perth Podcast Murder: Tobias Nuttall, co-host of Waking World, charged with fatally stabbing his...

On Sydney’s Lower North Shore lies the suburb of Mosman. Tree-lined streets wind between Federation homes and waterfront apartments. From the headlands, you can see across the harbour to the city skyline. It is a suburb known for quiet affluence. Professionals, retirees, and young families share the same streets. Neighbours greet each other at the shops, children walk safely to school, and the...

By 2004, Melbourne had become a city under siege. On the surface, life continued with the quiet routines of suburbia: parents shuttling children to school, office workers commuting in and out of the city, cafés buzzing with their usual morning trade. But beneath that familiar order was a darker rhythm, one that pulsed through the streets with a steady, violent beat. Carparks became stages for ...

On June 21st, 2005, the body of Kristy Scholes was discovered in the bedroom of her grandparents’ home in West Dubbo, New South Wales. She was twenty-four years old, living with her partner and young daughter. Police quickly determined that she had been strangled, and the circumstances of her death were immediately alarming. The home showed no signs of forced entry, and nothing appeared to have...

In the wilderness, there are no rules. No law. No mercy. Only need. Out there, beyond the reach of cities and courts, where the trees crowd thick as secrets and the sky closes in like a lid — survival becomes the only religion. It doesn’t matter what you believe. It doesn’t matter what you were. Soldier or shepherd, priest or prisoner — the wild doesn’t care. It strips you down to something sim...

Melbourne’s underworld had always been a precarious balance—alliances held together by fear, grudges measured in decades, and violence reserved for those who miscalculated their position, who overstepped unspoken boundaries, or who failed to respect the intricate hierarchy of power. It was a delicate ecosystem where one wrong move could trigger a chain reaction, and where loyalty was never guar...

The 13th of June 2016, a quiet disappearance would soon ripple into a national tragedy. At first, there was nothing to suggest anything sinister. It was just another ordinary Monday. The sky over Perth’s southern suburbs was its usual soft grey. School children made their way to class. Cars trickled through the streets of suburban Wellard. And a young man named Aaron Pajich-Sweetman went about...

Arcana Australis. From the Creator of Felon True Crime. Find Arcana Australis wherever you get your podcasts.

In the cold October night of 1988, Melbourne’s streets bore witness to one of its darkest and most haunting chapters — the brutal execution of two young police officers on Walsh Street. The city didn’t just hear the gunshots; it felt the shock ripple through its very core. The event shattered a fragile sense of safety, stirring fear in the hearts of citizens and officers alike. What followed w...

Thank you for being part of the journey and for listening to the stories shared so far. There’s exciting news about how the podcasts are evolving to bring even more engaging content your way. To keep everything clear and easy to follow, here’s an important update regarding The Underland, Felon, and Arcana Australis — all designed to enhance your listening experience. The Underland was initial...

A crime so brutal, so deeply out of place with the town’s quiet character, would unfold—forever altering the way locals looked at their community, and how outsiders viewed the Darling Downs. The town that had once prided itself on its safety and simplicity found itself at the centre of one of Queensland’s most chilling and confounding murder investigations. In the space of a few days, Pittswort...

Season 1 - Debut Episode. Australia. The land down under.  The Great Southern Land. World renowned for its pristine beaches. Red sands of the outback. Rolling mountain ranges. Tropical rainforests. Sun and surf.  But if you dig below this shiny surface.  Below its sunny, smiling exterior. You'll expose a murky history of violence, murder, and organized crime. This is the Underland. The underbel...

Introducing Arcana Australis. Discover the hidden stories of Australia—tales of mystery, folklore, and the unexplained that have shaped the land’s shadowed history. Each episode delves deep into eerie legends, unsolved crimes, and strange phenomena. Join us as we explore the dark corners of the southern continent where the past refuses to stay buried.

Coming Soon - Wherever you get your podcasts. The Underland is a true crime podcast that delves into the dark heart of Australia’s criminal underworld. From the Pettingill family's bloody legacy and the Walsh Street police murders, to the rise of Carl Williams and the gangland wars that left Melbourne streets soaked in fear — this series unpacks the real stories behind the headlines. The Under...

In the still hours before dawn, on a quiet suburban street in Cairns, a young woman was found slumped on a bus stop bench—unconscious, bleeding, and barely alive. Her injuries were brutal. Her attacker had vanished without a trace. No witnesses. No weapon. Just one chilling clue: a brief, anonymous phone call made from a nearby pay phone... and then silence.

April 28th, 1996. A day of horror, of unspeakable violence, and of tragedy that reshaped a nation. But the story of Port Arthur’s darkest day did not begin with the first shot. It began decades earlier, in the mind of a man whose life would spiral into infamy.

It began with a routine call to a 24-hour electrician. An apartment had lost power. The tenant said there was an issue with the oven. When the electrician arrived, he noticed a strong, unpleasant smell coming from the unit — a smell that was impossible to ignore. It was the first clear sign that something inside was very wrong. What started as a simple maintenance call quickly became the cataly...

April 11, 2022. The Sydney Royal Easter Show was alive with colour and energy, pulsing with the sound of laughter, music, and the buzz of excited conversation. The evening air was thick with the smell of hot chips, donuts, and sizzling meats drifting from food stalls. Fluorescent lights from carnival rides flickered against the dusk sky, casting streaks of pink, blue, and yellow over the crowds...

 7:00 AM, November 18, 1994. The first light of dawn stretched across the horizon, bathing Collaroy Plateau, a northern suburb of Sydney, in a soft golden glow. A crisp breeze carried the scent of the ocean up from the cliffs, rustling the leaves of towering gum trees that lined the quiet suburban streets. The houses, their windows still dark, stood in neat rows, their driveways empty save for ...

In December of 2012, Michelle Reynolds and her friend Wayne Jones would find themselves in the sunny city of Coffs Harbour. Michelle and Wayne like many others who visit the city, were on a holiday to enjoy some downtime. But in a motel on the south side of town, their beachside getaway would soon turn in to a gruesome tragedy.

On the 13th June, 2014, just after 5am. Scott Collingwood on a morning walk, not far from his home, made a disturbing discovery. At the base of an external set of stairs to a second floor apartment, lying on the ground was 25 year old, Michael Phillip Martin. Michael was bound at the hands and feet and blindfolded with gaffer tape, struggling to move and calling out for help. Scott quickly ap...

Australia. The Land Downunder. The Great Southern Land. World renowned for its pristine beaches. Red sands of the outback. Rolling mountain ranges. Tropical rainforests. Sun and surf. But if you dig below this shiny surface. Below its sunny, smiling exterior. You'll expose a murky history of violence, murder and organized crime. This is the Underland. The underbelly of the land down under. A ne...

On the 8th of September, 2013, at approximately 2.30am, Jean Redmond stirred from her sleep to the sound of shuffling coming from the room of her flat mate. As she listened closely, she could hear faint scratching, similar to the scratching of chalk on a board. This scratching was soon followed by a thump, then a mumbling which became what sounded like snoring except it was different from the u...

The Underbelly of the Land Down Under - December 2021

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Dearne Louise Nonnenmacher was born on the 4th January 1972. In 1990 she was eighteen and living with her family and working as trainee chef at the Robin Hood Hotel. She had shared with family her dreams for the future and looked forward to the day she could work as a chef on a cruise liner. On Christmas day of 1990, like many families, the Nonnenmacher family gathered together to celebrate wi...

The Nowra Bodies in the Barrels On the 29th of January 2006, Peter Dalton and his wife were cycling along a track through the Tomerong State Forest, not far from the township of Nowra. During their ride they had noticed burning smell that grew stronger and stronger. As they drew nearer to a clearing in the forest they could see the source of the smoke. The flames had died down but two barrels...

Located south 2 hours south west of the NSW capital of Sydney, is an area of known as the Southern Highlands. If you travel 3 kms west from the Hume Highway that runs through this region you will soon end up in the towering trees of the Belanglo State Forest. The title of the forest ‘Belanglo’, has become synonymous with the callous serial killings of several young backpackers who died at the ...