The Sydney Siege

A new podcast launching October 5th 2021. December 15, 2014.  A gunman took 18 hostages in the heart of Sydney. 17 hours later, the terrorist would be shot dead, 2 innocent hostages would be killed and a Australia’s iconic city would be stained forever. Louisa Hope and her mum walked into the cafe that morning and left just after 2am the next day, wheeled out on ambulance beds after being shot in the crossfire. This is Louisa story of the moment that changed Australia forever - The Sydney Siege See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 1996 when Man Monis arrived in Australia there were 'red flags' everywhere.  He was being watched by police, had numerous charges against him, he was wanted in his country of birth and from the moment he stepped into Australia it was clear that we should have seen the signs.  In this first episode hear the shocking detail and meet Louisa Hope who is a survivor, a terrorist hostage survivor.  Subscribe to Podshape True Crime  to get subscriber-only bonus episodes, early access to select episodes and ad free episodes. Find out more about Louisa here https://www.louisahope.com Donations to the Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses at the Prince of Wales Foundation:  https://www.powhf.org.au/donate-/general-donation-page After filling out your details, check 'I would like to give to' and select Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content warning This episode contains audio of people who have passed, listener discretion is advised.   The moment that everyone inside the café learns that they have been taken hostage by a terrorist. Louisa talks about her sliding doors moment that meant that morning her and her Mum may not have ever been in the café.This is the first 3 hours inside the Lindt café  from Louisa’s perspective   Subscribe to Podshape True Crime  to get subscriber-only bonus episodes, early access to select episodes and ad free episodes. Find out more about Louisa here https://www.louisahope.com Donations to the Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses at the Prince of Wales Foundation:  https://www.powhf.org.au/donate-/general-donation-page After filling out your details, check 'I would like to give to' and select Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content Warning Some of the content in this podcast may be confronting, listener discretion is advised From lunchtime inside the café the hostages are made  to follow the gunman’s strange demands. These included making YouTube videos to post online, making them call him brother and acting as her personal PR team. Subscribe to Podshape True Crime  to get subscriber-only bonus episodes, early access to select episodes and ad free episodes. Find out more about Louisa here https://www.louisahope.com Donations to the Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses at the Prince of Wales Foundation:  https://www.powhf.org.au/donate-/general-donation-page After filling out your details, check 'I would like to give to' and select Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The moment things start to change inside the café. Snipers take up positions outside the café, unknow to Louisa and her hostages police have the café surrounded. The gunman is becoming agitated, his demands are not being met. These are the crucial moments in the Sydney Siege in the hours before it all comes to an end.   To listen to the rest of this podcast, ad free and early. Subscibe to Podshape True Crime on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content Warning This episode contains graphic information that might be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised Its 1.43am inside the Lindt café, moments before  police storm the café. 2 hostages lose their lives and Louisa and her mum are both shot.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Siege is over, 2 innocent people are dead, the gunman was killed and Louisa and her mum are both badly wounded.   This is the moment  the both Louisa and Australia start to recover from the tragedy of The Sydney Siege.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final episode of the Sydney Siege hear the outcomes of the inquest that was held into the Lindt café siege and what Australia has learned since those two days in December 2014. Also hear a sneak peak into our new podcast released on November 22nd called Who Killed Bob? Subscribe now on Spotify for early access or get it free from Mid December .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why was mild-mannered, middle aged Sue Neill-Fraser convicted of murdering her partner Bob Chappell on their yacht in January 2009? It was a circumstantial case – no body, no witnesses, no weapon and no confession. Sue has always maintained her innocence and is now in her 13th year of a 23 year sentence in a Tasmanian prison. Psychologist and film producer Eve Ash jumped in at the deep end and has meticulously dissected this case for 12 years in a search for the truth. When Eve was joined by former homicide task force detective Colin McLaren the twists and turns became frightening. For everyone who believes in justice, this podcast will be a shocking eye-opener about a case destined to be Australia’s worst wrongful conviction. Launches on Spotify subscription from November 22nd, 2021  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The real life story of Aussie Dan Saunders who worked out his ATM card had a glitch which allowed him to withdraw $1.6M and blow it all in less than 4 months.  Subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcast to get the first episode on Monday Feb 14th, ad free and early. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you love True Crime Podcast but don't have much time then you'll love 12 minute True Crime.  Some of the worst True Crime stories in Australia delivered in 12 minutes each week. Get the first 4 epsiodes now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions, just search 12 Minute True Crime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen as undercover detective Colin McClaren infiltrates the Australian mafia for 37 months. Eventually bringing them down and stopping mafia from drug conspiracies, murders, and mayhem.Colin takes you inside the life of an undercover police officer whose sole purpose is to find the bomber of the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide, which killed police officer Geoffrey Bowen and changed Australia's innocence forever.McClaren takes us through the journey that eventually bought justice for his murdered colleague and friend and ultimately resulted in the greatest Australian mafia Sting of all time.Coming to Apple Podcast subscription from Jan 6th, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind every king stands a loyal soldier tasked with keeping order and making sure that the king stays on their throne.That person is NEIL CUMMINS former bodyguard & standover man for underworld identity John Ibrahim and Australia’s Most Wanted Fugitive in 2017. Secrets Of The Underworld’A notorious Sydney hard man Neil worked his way up the ladder looking after some of Sydney’s most well-known nightclubs, before getting the reputation and the nickname’The Muscle’ on the streets of Kings Cross.Cummins gives a real-life insight to what it was like working for the Ibrahim family, surrounded by drugs, shootings, gang wars, police intimidation and celebritiesNeil’s honest, tell-all account shows his loyalty and how he survived to walk away from it all.This is Secrets Of The Underworld’  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

******CONTENT WARNING This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation Listener discretion is advised Contacts for mental health and crisis support can be found here: https://findahelpline.com 15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania. One night, after a minor disagreement with her family, she left home. The next morning, she was found dead hanging from a tree on the main road into town.  The family don’t believe she took her own life.  This series delves into the family's view of the police investigation,  the witness who was last to see Eden alive, missing evidence, new information, and a tiny town with a dark secret.            See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may not know the name, Brandon Truaxe, but you most likely will know some of the brands he created – Brandon was behind the international skin care brand – The Ordinary which is part of the Deciem group of companies. This is the true story of the rise and demise of a man that was once lauded business genius. Across 15 months from 2017, he went from skincare savant to taking over his companies Instagram account, with daily disturbing messages, he fired staff via social media, accused his fellow shareholders of financial impropriety, was arrested outside the British Pm’s house, and was sanctioned in the Uk and then taken to court in a bitter court battle which saw him ousted from his own company. Then sadly in 2019 he fell from his balcony in Toronto. Episode 1 launches on Apple Podcast subscriptions from August 14th, where you can get episodes ad free and early.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Dickie went missing from his farm just outside of Dubbo, NSW, in 2016. Bob's family always believed something bad happened to him, and then in April 2020, a woman was arrested for his murder. Almost 4 years later, after an 8-week trial and revelations that shocked the family,the judge delivers his verdict. In some parts of this podcast, we have used AI-generated voices to enhance the audio experience See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Got a story that could give us the Chills?  email it to us at  thechills@podshape.com, DM us on Instagram or Tik Tok @thechillspod "The Chills" is not your average ghost story podcast. It's a collection of real, raw, and riveting tales straight from your DMs. Every episode dives deep into the eerie, unexplained, and outright weird experiences that have you second-guessing that "it's just the wind.". Hosted with a vibe that's equal parts spooky and relatable, we're breaking down the barriers between the seen and the unseen, one ghost story at a time. Whether you're a full-on believer or just here for the thrills, turn the lights down low, plug in, and let's explore the supernatural together. Because, let's face it, who doesn't love a good ghost story that makes you want to sleep with the lights on?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new episode in the case of a missing woman Katie O'Shea's is coming to this feed on Monday, April 8th, 2024.  Catch up now with the first 5 episodes available now   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.