About this podcast
Australia, known for its stunning coast lines, natural beauties and hosting some of the worlds venomous creatures, but what lies beneath the belly of the beauty?
CrimeTime Queens, Tess and Tara dive into the dark enigmatic world of mysteries down under, unraveling tales of murder, mystery and touch of the paranormal.
From the bustling streets of Sydney to the remote outback, join us as we explore the sinister secrets and hidden truths lurking in the land down under.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 47 episodes
- The Life and Loss of Judith Barsi · 47 min · Episode 47Judith Barsi was one of Hollywood’s brightest rising stars, a child actor whose voice and presence shaped classics like The Land Before Time and All Dogs Go to Heaven. But behind…
- The Karen Reed Case · 1 h 2 min · Episode 46This week, we dive into the chilling and deeply unsettling case of Karen Reed, a woman whose life spiralled from ordinary suburbia into one of the most shocking criminal…
- The Katherine Knight case · 48 min · Episode 45We unpack the life, red flags, and violent spiral of Katherine Knight, the first woman in Australia sentenced to life without parole. Sharp research, dark humour, and a…
- Tommy Lynn Sells: The Coast‑to‑Coast Killer · 39 min · Episode 44This week, we’re diving into the chilling, unpredictable world of Tommy Lynn Sells, a drifter whose violent path cut across America for decades. Known for his volatility…
- We are back! · 1 h 4 min · Episode 43We Are Back Bitches! This week we are just having a good old chat about baking disasters, life updates, and the collective trauma of checking fuel prices in Australia. We dive…
- Turning the Page: The Story of New Year’s · 43 min · Episode 42Every culture marks the turning of the year but the moment we now call “New Year’s” has taken thousands of years, multiple calendars, and entire civilizations to shape. The…
- The History of Christmas - Unwrapping the world’s most celebrated holiday · 58 min · Episode 41Christmas didn’t begin with twinkling lights, department‑store Santa's, or even the familiar nativity scenes we know today. Its story is far older, stranger, and far more…
- Legends in the Dark: Slenderman, Werewolves & The Crying Boy · 1 h 8 min · Episode 40Join us as we step into the shadows where folklore, fear, and mystery collide. In this chilling episode, we unravel three haunting legends that have captivated imaginations…
- Cliffside Secret - The murder of Liana and Erik Duke · 58 min · Episode 39In this haunting episode, we unravel the chilling story of James Robert “Bob” Duke—a man once seen as a devoted husband and father in the quiet town of Green River, Wyoming. But…
- Mad Dog Morgan: The Outlaw Who Terrorized the Riverina · 1 h 8 min · Episode 38Step into the shadowy world of Daniel Morgan, one of Australia’s most feared and unpredictable bushrangers. Born John Owen in 1830, Morgan—known by aliases like “Down-the-River…
- Beneath the Surface: The Lin Family Tragedy · 43 min · Episode 37On a quiet winter morning in July 2009, the Lin family’s news agency in North Epping, Sydney, remained eerily shuttered. What began as a missed opening soon unravelled into one…
- Echoes of Port Arthur — A Nation Change · 47 min · Episode 36On a quiet April morning in 1996, the historic site of Port Arthur in Tasmania became the backdrop for one of the darkest chapters in Australian history. In this episode, we…
- Shadows in the Sunlight - Double Episode Special · 44 min · Episode 35In this episode, we journey into two haunting chapters of Australian history—each marked by sudden violence and enduring mystery. First, we revisit the Strathfield Massacre of…
- Flight 408 - Australia's first Hijacking · 34 min · Episode 34On a winter night in July 1960, passengers aboard Trans Australia Airlines Flight 408 expected a routine journey from Sydney to Brisbane. Instead, they found themselves at the…
- Shadows Over Soham – The Murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman · 1 h 20 min · Episode 33In August 2002, the quiet village of Soham, Cambridgeshire, was shattered by the disappearance of two ten-year-old best friends, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. What began as a…
- A Ransom Too Late — The Tragic Case of Graeme Thorne · 37 min · Episode 32On a crisp winter morning in 1960, Australia was shaken by a crime that would forever alter its sense of security. Eight-year-old Graeme Thorne, the son of lottery winners, was…
- Myths and Legends – Bloodlines · 50 min · Episode 31Join us as we unravel the shadowy strands of folklore and inheritance in this chilling episode of Myths and Legends, where Bloodlines carry more than DNA — they tether us to the…
- Beechworth Asylum – Echoes of the Forgotten · 40 min · Episode 30Deep in the hills of Victoria, Australia, stands the Beechworth Asylum, a place where thousands lived—and died—under the guise of mental health treatment. Operating for 128…
- The Snowtown Murders – Australia’s Darkest Crime · 48 min · Episode 29Between 1992 and 1999, a group of men led by John Bunting carried out a series of brutal murders in South Australia, targeting victims they deemed unworthy of life. Their crimes…
- The Babes in the Woods – A Tale of Two Crimes · 38 min · Episode 28The Babes in the Woods – A Tale of Two Crimes Two cases. Two countries. One chilling name. In this episode, we explore the Babes in the Woods murders—two tragic crimes decades…
