First it's the thrill of singles mingles nights, champagne, prawns and flowers. Then, in an instant, the switch is flicked. The pleading turns nasty. The menacing phone calls start. Sometimes fixation turns into threats of outright violence. A Person Of Interest’s previous partners come forward with allegations about his patterns of behaviour. Why was that same POI telling people about forensic evidence likely known only to police and those who’d conducted Rachelle Childs' autopsy? Dear Rachelle is hosted and investigated by journalist Ashlea Hansen, who teams up with retired detective and renowned cold case specialist Damian Loone, and Rachelle's sister Kristy. Dear Rachelle is a podcast by True Crime Australia. There are more episodes of Dear Rachelle out RIGHT NOW! You can enjoy early access to the latest podcast episodes with an eligible digital News Corp Australia subscription by visiting dearrachelle.com.au and subscribing today. It also grants you exclusive access to videos, interactive evidence, behind the scenes and case files.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Classifieds Predator | 6
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, which may be distressing to some listeners. Two sexually motivated attacks. Two women preyed upon in their own homes. Two acquittals. A familiar alibi. Two women silenced for decades, who are now speaking out for Rachelle. There are more episodes of Dear Rachelle out RIGHT NOW! You can enjoy early access to the latest podcast episodes with an eligible digital News Corp Australia subscription by visiting dearrachelle.com.au and subscribing today. It also grants you exclusive access to videos, interactive evidence, behind the scenes and extras. Dear Rachelle is a podcast by True Crime Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The driver’s seat | 5
“What happened and why did it happen? Those two things will tell you about the person who did it.” FBI-trained criminal profiler and former NSW police Detective Sergeant Kris Illingsworth takes Ash through the trail of evidence and the killer’s likely state of mind. Her report has never been shared with the Childs family nor the public, until now. Can hypnotherapy help a friend remember who Rachelle was planning to meet at the Bargo Hotel? Meanwhile, Damian and Ash examine startling revelations about a person of interest. There are more episodes of Dear Rachelle out RIGHT NOW! You can enjoy early access to the latest podcast episodes with an eligible digital News Corp Australia subscription by visiting dearrachelle.com.au and subscribing today. It also grants you exclusive access to videos, interactive evidence, behind the scenes and case files. Dear Rachelle is a podcast by True Crime Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Investigation Update | 2 - New leads from the petrol cap and CCTV?
New forensic leads emerge in this second update episode of Dear Rachelle. Police enhance CCTV from the night Rachelle was murdered and send a new item for forensic testing, plus more people ink the "Team Chelle" cause on their skin. Ashlea Hansen sits down with Kristy, Anne and retired detective Damian Loone to unpack the latest breakthroughs in the unfolding investigation. New FULL episodes of Dear Rachelle drop every Friday, and there are more episodes of Dear Rachelle out RIGHT NOW! You can enjoy early access to the latest podcast episodes with an eligible digital News Corp Australia subscription by visiting dearrachelle.com.au and subscribing today. It also grants you exclusive access to videos, interactive evidence, behind the scenes and extras. Dear Rachelle is a podcast by True Crime Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Killer at a funeral | 4
As mourners gather to farewell the girl next door who just happened to love fast cars, detectives keep a close eye on the guest list. Was Rachelle’s murderer there among them? Investigating the men in Rachelle’s orbit, Ash and Damian uncover a common thread that brings them closer to the truth. What did Rachelle stumble upon that could have put her in danger? Dear Rachelle is hosted and investigated by journalist Ashlea Hansen, who teams up with retired detective and renowned cold case specialist Damian Loone. There are more episodes of Dear Rachelle out RIGHT NOW! You can enjoy early access to the latest podcast episodes with an eligible digital News Corp Australia subscription by visiting dearrachelle.com.au and subscribing today. It also grants you exclusive access to videos, interactive evidence, behind the scenes and case files. Dear Rachelle is a podcast by True Crime Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A young woman murdered. A crime shrouded in secrecy. A killer who walked away.
Who killed Rachelle Childs?
Innocent people, silenced by fear for decades, are breaking their silence. For Rachelle.
For more than two decades, her family and friends have fought for answers.
They believe her case is solvable. They believe her killer is still alive.
For decades, they’ve suffered while police let the trail grow cold.
Now Rachelle’s younger sister Kristy has teamed up with a crew of investigative experts, to re-open the case with the aim of bringing about justice.
Dear Rachelle is hosted and investigated by journalist Ashlea Hansen, who teams up with retired detective and renowned cold case specialist Damian Loone.
You can hear podcast episodes up to three weeks early with a News Corp Australia subscription by visiting dearrachelle.com.au. It also grants you exclusive access to videos, interactive evidence, behind the scenes and extras.
Episodes will drop into this podcast app every Friday.
Dear Rachelle is a podcast by True Crime Australia.
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