I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin

After 40 years of silence, former sex crimes detective Graeme Simpfendorfer confronted the man he says abused him in a recorded phone call. In part two of his powerful conversation with Gary Jubelin on I Catch Killers, Graeme opens up about the anxiety of giving a police statement, a process he’d navigated countless times professionally, but never as a victim survivor, and takes us inside the harrowing years-long fight for justice.  If you or someone you know needs help, there is support available. You don’t have to go through it alone. Please reach out to support services like 1800RESPECT. This interview was recorded before Graeme's case went to trial. In the time since this recording, Graeme's specific case went to court and resulted in an acquittal. However, the same individual also faced trials over a number of other historical sexual offences against children. The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges and has maintained his innocence throughout. While he was found guilty of sexual offences relating to four victims, the defendant continues to maintain his innocence and has filed a motion to appeal those convictions. Listen to Graeme's previous interview on I Catch Killers here: Part 1 & Part 2 Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graeme Simpfendorfer spent 27 years in the Victoria Police, leading elite squads in Homicide and Sexual Offences. He was a veteran detective catching predators until a training lecture on grooming behaviours unlocked a trauma he had suppressed for decades. Graeme realised that as a teenager, he had been the victim of the very crimes he spent his professional life investigating. In this episode, Gary and Graeme discuss the "war of attrition" that followed when a top detective had to report his own abuser. Graeme reveals the clinical reality of recording a sting call and the struggle of wearing a "Batman mask" to survive his trauma. If you or someone you know needs help, there is support available. You don’t have to go through it alone. Please reach out to support services like 1800RESPECT. This interview was recorded before Graeme's case went to trial. In the time since this recording, Graeme's specific case went to court and resulted in an acquittal. However, the same individual also faced trials over a number of other historical sexual offences against children. The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges and has maintained his innocence throughout. While he was found guilty of sexual offences relating to four victims, the defendant continues to maintain his innocence and has filed a motion to appeal those convictions. Listen to Graeme's previous interview on I Catch Killers here: Part 1 & Part 2 Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twelve months after the brutal murder of her daughter Audrey Griffin, Kathleen Kirby returns to discuss the "numb" reality of her life. Unable to grieve while fighting for justice, Kathleen has stepped in where the system failed - organising community walks and personally tracking down overlooked CCTV footage. Gary and Kathleen explore the devastating "ripple effect" of homicide and the lack of support for families left behind, from administrative coldness regarding Audrey’s belongings to the confusing pain of waiting for a coroner’s report. Listen to Kathleen's previous interview on I Catch Killers here: Part 1 & Part 2. Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1974, a 17-year-old girl in Sydney answered the door to a man claiming to be an encyclopaedia salesman who carried nothing with him and left her with a chilling "full body rush" of fear. Decades later, that woman's daughter - award-winning author Candice Fox - realised this family story aligned with the timeline of two unsolved homicides from the same neighbourhood. Candice details how this personal connection led her to report the encounter to police and attempt her own investigation into the deaths of Lynette White and Maria Smith and how these tragedies formed the inspiration for her new novel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Candice Fox doesn't just write crime; she lives it through research for her books, including a chilling five-hour, "full-contact" visit in a San Quentin jail with one of America’s worst serial killers, the notorious "Toolbox Killer.” In this episode of I Catch Killers, Candice gives host Gary Jubelin a peek into a childhood she calls a madhouse…growing up with more than 150 foster siblings and a father who worked as a parole officer, giving her a glimpse into humanity’s darkest corners before she even hit double digits. Hear how she channels real‑world evil into compelling stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a stormy day, Cameron Hardiman’s Air Wing team got a call: there was a man in the middle of Bass Strait clinging to a broken yacht. What should have been a routine rescue turned brutal.  In Part 2, Cameron explains how that terrifying rescue pushed him into the AFP, where he broke up raids in the Solomon Islands, and played delivery driver for a $200 million cocaine bust. Cameron was eventually diagnosed with PTSD, and he talks to Gary Jubelin about the end of his police career. LIFELINE 13 11 14See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Hardiman has taken an unusual path in his 35-year police career. Starting out as a cop, Cameron was nearby for the Russell St bombing and witnessed the aftermath of Betty Grech’s murder by her husband Michael Grech.  Given the opportunity to be a detective or in the Air Wing, Cameron chose the latter and spent 14 years in a helicopter. Gary Jubelin speaks to Cameron about why he chose the chopper, and the variety of work you experience policing from the sky. LIFELINE 13 11 14 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 14 years in maximum security, Anthony Jones is a changed man, but the path was written in blood. He survived a horrific prison ambush where he was doused in boiling liquid and stabbed ten times, yet he chose to forgive his attackers rather than retaliate. Gary explores Anthony’s radical transformation from a "broken boy" into a qualified pastor and his mission to lead the "No Chance Movement" for at-risk youth .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a 2010 house party, Anthony Jones was involved in a drunken brawl, which led to a tragedy that impacted countless lives. Anthony stabbed his friend, Edan Brown, who died from the injuries.  Charged with murder, Anthony broke the criminal code and pled guilty as the first step to taking responsibility for his actions - a move that saw his own mother disown him in open court. With the Brown family’s blessing, Gary Jubelin sits down with Anthony to uncover the "pure evil" of his childhood and the rage that led him into a spiral that culminated in this senseless loss of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a world champion, life in the spotlight is a bizarre mix of extreme wealth and unexpected betrayals. As Jeff Fenech rose to international superstardom, he found himself inside the inner circles of men like Mike Tyson and Kerry Packer. From training a heavy-hitting legend to experiencing the extravagant generosity of a billionaire, Jeff saw a side of the world few ever encounter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Jeff Fenech, the Newtown Police Boys Club wasn't a place to find a career - it was a place to find a fight. By age 13, Jeff was a "troublesome teenager" already hardened by street gangs and stints in youth detention centres. Everything changed when he met legendary trainer Johnny Lewis, a man who would become his father figure and steer him toward the discipline of the ring. The rise of the "Marrickville Mauler" was nothing short of a boxing miracle. From the 1984 Olympics to winning a world title in only his seventh professional fight, this is the story of how a kid from the streets became an Aussie icon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After sparking the Wood Royal Commission, Deborah Locke had a target on her back. Her “police family” turned on her, and Deborah feared for her life. In Part 2, Gary and Deborah talk about the fallout from being a whistleblower and what’s changed in policing since the Wood Royal Commission.    This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, make sure you contact Lifeline on 131114See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Deborah Locke, joining the NSW Police was a ticket to a better life. After joining the police in 1984, Deborah found herself in the seedy underbelly of police corruption. Bribery, drinking, and sexual harassment were commonplace - until Deborah decided she had to stand up for what was right, even if it cost her everything. The Wood Royal Commission was a turning point in Australian policing. This is the story of how it came to be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After four years in an Italian prison, Amanda Knox was acquitted and returned home - but the nightmare wasn't over. Facing a world that branded her a "sex demon" and "Luciferina," she spent another four years fighting for her final freedom while living under constant media surveillance. Amanda joins Gary to discuss surviving public hatred, her surreal meeting with the prosecutor who targeted her, and how she found her "tribe" within the innocence community. This is a powerful look at the choice to be kind in the face of injustice and the life-long journey of reclaiming a name from the headlines. Listen to Amanda Knox’s new podcast: Doubt Find out more about Amanda Knox on her website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2007, 20-year-old Amanda Knox was an anonymous student looking for adventure in Italy. That dream ended when she walked into her villa and found a trail of blood leading to the locked bedroom of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. Within days, Amanda was trapped in a high-stakes interrogation, facing 53 hours of questioning without a lawyer. Amanda joins Gary Jubelin to detail the nightmare of being branded a monster by the global media and the forensic tunnel vision that ignored the truth. This is the raw story of the person behind the "Foxy Knoxy" headlines and an investigation that destroyed a life. Listen to Amanda Knox’s new podcast: Doubt Find out more about Amanda Knox on her website.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a suspicious package is found, John Taylor is the man who walks toward it - knowing any mistake is the last mistake he will make. For more than 30 years, John faced scenes few ever witness, including cleaning up after the Derrinallum bombing carried out by Glenn Sanders. Off duty, John’s appetite for danger never faded, from climbing Mount Everest to kayaking across the Bass Strait. John joins Gary Jubelin to tell the extraordinary stories behind a life spent running toward risk. Discover more about John Taylor’s book, Through Fear and Fire: The Explosive True Story of A Bomb Squad Veteran, here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more than 30 years, John Taylor faced death every day. As the longest running bomb squad expert in the Special Operations Group (SOG), John operated at the sharp end of Australia’s most dangerous police work - confronting armed offenders, managing deadly sieges, defusing bombs and surviving shootings.  In this episode of I Catch Killers, John shares what really happens at a siege, why justified shootings made him feel like a criminal and the brutal truth behind the country’s most elite policing unit. Discover more about John Taylor’s book, Through Fear and Fire: The Explosive True Story of A Bomb Squad Veteran, here. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here.  Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Coutts-Trotter thought escaping her abuser would end the nightmare. But she had no idea what was waiting for her. From the "indescribably horrific” court process to crawling out of the evidence room, Anna joins Gary Jubelin to share her quest for justice, and how she’s turning her pain into power by co-founding The Survivor Hub.  Find out more about The Survivor Hub here. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here.  Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 15, Anna Coutts-Trotter should have been enjoying her teenage years. Instead, she spent years being abused by her boyfriend. What started as a seemingly perfect relationship, progressed into a nightmare of isolation, violence and control. Anna joins Gary Jubelin to share the red flags and warning signs, in the hope she can empower others. Find out more about The Survivor Hub here.   Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here.  Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eurydice Dixon was walking home when she was stalked and murdered by a complete stranger. Retired detective Andrew Stamper led the investigation that ultimately caught her killer - and it’s a case he’ll never forget. The ex Victorian homicide detective joins Gary Jubelin to share how he convicted the murderer, and why he fears if they didn’t, he would have killed again.   Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here.  Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.