Sydneys Hidden & Forgotten Crimes

<p><strong>From the forgotten streets of Western Sydney to the world’s most confounding headlines, <em>Sydney’s Hidden & Forgotten Crimes</em> is a gritty, raw, and heartfelt true crime podcast that digs where others don’t.</strong></p><p>Created by Cameran Quinn and hosted by Artificial Hosts Claire and Hunter, this podcast began by giving voice to the unheard missing persons, cold cases, and unsolved crimes from Sydney’s western suburbs, places like Penrith, Mount Druitt, and Parramatta. But the mission has grown. Now, we also dive into national and international cases that stir public conscience but still leave questions unanswered from the mysterious disappearance of Madeleine McCann to Australia’s baffling mushroom deaths.</p><p>Whether shining a light on ignored victims or unravelling high-profile mysteries with fresh eyes, <em>Sydney’s Hidden & Forgotten Crimes</em> blends community insight, emotional storytelling and a relentless pursuit of truth.</p><p>If you're drawn to justice, advocacy, and the chilling stories that need to be told this podcast is for you. Have a tip? Contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000. For support, reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. 🎧 Subscribe now. New episodes weekly. Catch us on Facebook #unsilenced</p>

Deep Dive: Unravelling the Disappearance of Pheobe Bishop

Unravelling the Disappearance of Phoebe BishopWe're launching a deep dive into the perplexing case of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, who vanished from regional Queensland. Pheobe was last seen on the morning of May 15, being driven in a grey Hyundai ix35 to Airport Drive in Bundaberg. She was travelling from a Gin Gin property with her two housemates, Tanika Bromley and James Wood.Pheobe was scheduled to fly to Western Australia, but terrifyingly, she never made it to her flight. Airport footage reportedly shows no sign of her entering the terminal, despite claims she was dropped off by her housemates.Police quickly established two crime scenes: the Gin Gin property where she lived and the grey Hyundai ix35 she was last seen in. This vehicle, owned by housemate Ms Bromley, was seized and examined. An intensive bushland search was launched at the Good Night Scrub National Park, with specialist police, helicopters, divers, and the SES involved. During this search, some items believed to be linked to the investigation were located and seized for forensic testing.The greater Gin Gin area remains the focus of the ongoing police investigation.Join us as we explore the events, locations, and crucial details surrounding Pheobe's disappearance. Stay tuned for updates. Any Information contact Crime Stoppers or Queensland Police #FindPheobeBishop #MissingTeen #Bundaberg #GinGin #Podcast

05-28
07:28

A Life Cut Short - The Girl Western Sydney Has Forgot

At just 14 years old, Michelle Pogmore's life was tragically ended when her body was discovered in bushland near Mount Druitt, New South Wales, in February 2004. Despite the passage of time, her case remains unsolved, leaving a community searching for answers. In this episode, we delve into Michelle's life, the circumstances surrounding her untimely death, and the ongoing efforts to seek justice. We also discuss the $100,000 reward still offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

05-28
14:51

The Death Cap Murders: Inside Australia's Most Shocking Poisoning Trial

The Death Cap Murders: Inside Australia's Most Shocking Poisoning Trial - Episode 1: "The Lunch Invitation"A beef Wellington served with deadly intent turned a family gathering into Australia's most horrifying mass poisoning. Three guests dead within days, one fighting for life with a new liver, and a woman who claims it was all a terrible accident but the evidence suggests otherwise.Step inside the Victorian Supreme Court, where Erin Patterson faces triple murder charges for allegedly lacing her famous beef Wellington with death cap mushrooms. In this explosive episode, we uncover how a seemingly innocent lunch invitation in the small town of Leongatha became the centrepiece of Australia's most-watched criminal trial.Discover the chilling timeline that prosecutors say proves premeditation from Patterson's year-long research into deadly fungi locations on iNaturalist, to the security footage showing her dumping a mysterious food dehydrator just days after the fatal meal. We'll reveal the angry Facebook messages that allegedly exposed her true feelings about her victims, and explore how modern forensic science caught what could have been the perfect crime.From the moment Don and Gail Patterson, along with family friend Heather Wilkinson, accepted that fateful lunch invitation, to Ian Wilkinson's miraculous survival after a liver transplant, this is the complete story of how Sunday roast became a murder weapon.🎧 Don't miss a single revelation from Australia's most shocking poisoning trial! Subscribe now to follow every twist, every piece of evidence, and every courtroom bombshell as they happen. New episodes drop weekly with exclusive insights you won't find anywhere else. Hit subscribe and ring that notification bell - because when the verdict comes down, you'll want to be the first to know how this unbelievable case ends.Content warning: This podcast contains graphic descriptions of poisoning deaths and disturbing criminal allegations.

05-29
17:12

The Vanishing of Jordan Morris

This podcast episode delves into the gripping and heartbreaking disappearance of Jordan Morris, who vanished in Penrith, New South Wales, on April 24, 2015. The episode explores how a 23-year-old man could disappear after a high-speed police chase that began in Mudgee and ended in Penrith. Jordan was a passenger in a stolen silver Nissan Pulsar with four other people when police attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver, Joshua Hines, rammed a police car, and a pursuit commenced. The chase involved multiple police commands and was captured on audio and video recordings, including from Polair.... After hitting police road spikes, the car crashed in Penrith. The driver and Jordan fled on foot towards Boundary Creek, which flows into the Nepean River. The episode questions whether Jordan's disappearance was a tragic accident in the turbulent waters or if there is more to the story. If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers or your local Police Station.

05-30
13:27

Still Missing - The Madelaine Mccann Story

What happens when a child vanishes and the world keeps turning? this is a podcast that steps away from the endless speculation and true crime noise to explore the raw, human story at the heart of the Madeleine McCann case.This series is not about suspects or timelines. It's about what it feels like to live every day without answers. Told through a lens of empathy and reflection, we explore the enduring pain, the hope that refuses to die, and the emotional weight carried by Madeleine’s parents and loved ones.We follow the ongoing developments with care, not sensationalism always asking, what must this be like for them? Because sometimes, the most powerful story isn’t in the mystery. It’s in the silence that follows.

06-04
33:40

The Tragic Fate of Phoebe Bishop

This is a continuation of the last episode on Phoebe Bishop these are the latest details now the flatmates have been charged and Phoebes Body had been found

06-07
15:28

Gregory Brazel: Serial Killer From Blacktown

Born in the quiet suburb of Blacktown in Western Sydney, Gregory Brazel would go on to become one of Australia's most dangerous and manipulative serial killers. With a chilling record of violence, extortion, and calculated manipulation even from behind bars Brazel's crimes span decades and leave a dark stain on the nation’s criminal history.In this episode, we take you deep into the mind and history of Gregory Brazel how a boy from the western suburbs transformed into a remorseless killer with a thirst for control. From his early military service to his brutal murders and life in prison, where he continues to reek havoc, you’ll hear how Brazel remains a threat even behind bars. Despite being eligible for parole, he’s been consistently denied and for good reason.Join us as we explore the horrifying timeline of his crimes, the psychological profile behind his violence, and why many believe this man should never be released.

06-07
45:18

The Death Cap Murders: Inside Australia's Most Shocking Poisoning Trial Part 2

The courtroom drama continues to unravel in Part 2 of our deep dive into one of Australia’s most chilling and bizarre murder trials the Mushroom Murder case. In this gripping update, we pick up where Episode 1 left off and walk you through the jaw-dropping revelations, emotional testimonies, and forensic findings presented up to Week 5 of the trial.As prosecutors lay out their case and the defence fights back, we explore the layers of intrigue surrounding the fatal lunch that claimed three lives and left a community reeling. What’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s still to come? With expert commentary and courtroom insights, this episode brings you inside the trial as it unfolds where every witness could shift the story and every detail counts.If you thought the first episode was shocking, this one will leave you speechless.

06-08
47:52

The Disappearance of Phoebe Bishop part 2 The Latest Developments

In this gripping second instalment, we uncover the latest updates in the heartbreaking case of 17-year-old Phoebe Bishop, whose disappearance from Queensland shocked the nation. After failing to board a flight on May 15, Phoebe was reported missing, sparking a widespread police investigation.We cover the discovery of human remains in Good Night Scrub National Park, the charges against her housemates James Wood and Tanika Bromley for murder and interfering with a corpse, and chilling reports that Phoebe’s body was moved multiple times.This episode also takes a closer look at the community’s response, the emotional vigils held in Gin Gin and Bundaberg, and the ongoing search for justice led by her devastated mother, Kylie Johnson. We also examine forensic challenges and appeals for public assistance that continue to shape the investigation.Join us as we bring you the most up-to-date details on this unfolding tragedy and shine a light on a life lost too soon.🔍 If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1800 333 000.

06-09
29:38

The Vanishing: Ian Craig Hollis

Claire and Duncan take an in-depth look into the disappearance of 16-year-old Ian Craig Hollis, a boy who vanished without a trace nearly 40 years ago from Minto NSW. With barely a whisper in the public record, Ian's story has remained in the shadows forgotten by time, but not by those determined to find the truth.This episode brings Ian’s name back into the light, reminding the world that he mattered. Someone out there knows something. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please contact Crime Stoppers or Macquarie Fields Police Station. You can remain anonymous. After four decades of silence, it’s time to speak up. Ian deserves answers. Ian deserves justice.

06-12
14:59

Pauline Sowry Illawarra’s Missing Mum Case: 30-Year Breakthrough

In this gripping episode, Claire and Duncan take a deep dive into one of the Illawarra’s most haunting cold cases the disappearance of Pauline Sowry, a devoted mother who vanished without a trace around Christmas 1993. For nearly three decades, her case remained unsolved, leaving her family in heartbreaking limbo. Now, with a major breakthrough and a recent arrest, long-awaited answers may finally be within reach.Join us as we unpack the timeline of Pauline's disappearance, the painstaking efforts to reopen the investigation, and the emotional toll on her son, Jason Lawrence. We explore how socio-economic bias and the “perceived seriousness” of cases can impact police response, and examine the legal battle now unfolding in court.This is more than just a true crime story it's about justice, resilience, and the enduring hope of a family that never gave up.

06-27
23:12

Firestorm: The Coeur d'Alene Ambush Murders

In this urgent and deeply moving special report, we investigate the harrowing events of June 29, 2025, when a deliberately set brush fire on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, became the backdrop for a calculated ambush against first responders. As firefighters arrived to combat the blaze, they were met with gunfire from a concealed sniper, resulting in the deaths of two firefighters and critically injuring a third. The perpetrator, identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley, later took his own life after a five-hour manhunt.This episode delves into the details of the incident, exploring the sequence of events, the challenges faced by emergency personnel, and the broader implications for firefighter safety and arson-related violence. We also discuss the psychological and community impact of such targeted attacks on those who risk their lives to protect others.

06-30
32:21

The murder of kiesha Abrahams

In this haunting episode, Claire and Duncan take a chilling journey into the tragic and deeply disturbing case of Kiesha Abrahams the innocent six-year-old girl whose life was stolen by those meant to protect her. Together, they peel back the layers of this horrific crime, exploring the timeline, the shocking details and the heartbreaking failures that allowed this tragedy to unfold. From the disturbing behaviour of Kiesha’s mother Kristi and stepfather Robert, to the community's unanswered questions and the media firestorm that followed, this episode is a raw, unfiltered deep dive into one of Australia’s most gut-wrenching child murder cases.⚠️ Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode contains graphic content and disturbing themes.

07-01
46:27

Death Cap & Deception: The Mushroom Lady Verdict

In one of Australia’s most chilling and bizarre true crime cases, the verdict is in Erin Patterson, infamously dubbed “The Mushroom Lady,” has been found guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning that claimed the lives of three family members and left a community reeling.In this episode, we break down the emotional courtroom scenes, key evidence that led to her conviction, and the timeline of events from that fateful 2023 lunch to today’s headline-making judgment. Was it an act of malice hidden in a home-cooked meal or a tragic mistake gone terribly wrong?We’ll also hear from locals, legal experts, and survivor Ian Wilkinson as we explore the ripple effects this case has had across Australia and beyond.🔎 Topics Covered:The death cap mushroom and how it killsForensic evidence that sealed the caseErin Patterson’s defence and public statementsCommunity reactions and legal implicationsWild food safety and future law reforms👉 Subscribe now and follow for more real-time true crime coverage and behind-the-scenes insight into cases that grip the world.

07-07
25:13

Fifi

Death Cap mushrooms are not growing commonly throughout Victoria, Australia

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Fifi

There were 5 people at the lunch where the beef Wellington was served; having 3 murders & 2 attempted murders doesn't even add up! Ian Wilkinson was not present at court when the verdict was handed down; so he did not make a statement then. The writer's credibility is smashed. The court hearings took place in Morwell, not Melbourne, which is a 2 hour drive away!

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Fifi

Dr Nannette Rogers was the chief prosecutor,

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Fifi

The survivor Ian Wilkinson did not have a liver transplant - it's was Don Patterson who had the liver transplant & died despite all medical interventions.

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Fifi

So many incorrect statements in this! 3 murders & ONE attempted murder. The case ran for 11 weeks. In Australia - there has to be a unanimous decision made by the 12 jury members for a guilty verdict.

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