Mainly Murder With Meg & Mum

Episode 36: Anita Cobby

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we cover one of Australia’s most infamous and heartbreaking crimes: the 1986 abduction and murder of Anita Cobby. Anita, a 26-year-old nurse and former beauty queen, was brutally attacked while walking home in Sydney.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Anita_CobbyRemembering Anita Cobby by Mark Morri
 

BONUS: Santana True Crime with Cameron & Brian Santana

TODAY’S CASEThis week we sat down with Cameron and Brian Santana to dive into their book Murder on Campus and the chilling true story of Virginia Olsen.We dive into how they uncovered the story, what stood out most during their research, and why this case still sticks with people today.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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Santana True Crimehttps://open.spotify.com/show/5uJGmyJPHErE74Jm92GrBG?si=9f4477f91e9e44adhttps://www.instagram.com/santanatruecrime/ 
Brian Santana https://briansantanaauthor.com/https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeprofessor/
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Episode 35: The Clarkefield Hotel

TODAY’S CASEThis week we’re diving into the story of the Clarkfield Hotel — a small-town pub with a surprisingly big past. We chat about its early history in Victoria, how it became a hub for locals and travellers, and some of the darker tales that earned it a notorious reputation. From country charm to crime and chaos, this hotel has seen it all.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkefield,_Victoria https://shapeclarkefield.com.au/why-clarkefieldhttps://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-west/haunted-coach-and-horses-inn-one-for-the-history-books/news-story/ca04faebc278ee12150393ca7d386b52https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/clarke-sir-william-john-3229https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io9zRVn2294https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Ug42hdTvAhttps://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Australian-gold-rushes/631737#:~:text=The%20Chinese%20were%20treated%20very,white%20miners%20attacked%20the%20Chinese.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm72dMLrH8E
 

Episode 34: Michael Gilbert

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we cover the heartbreaking case of Michael Gilbert, a vulnerable young man in the UK who fell under the control of the Watt family. For years he was abused and exploited until his tragic murder in 2009
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Michael_Gilberthttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/8588274.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/8589422.stmhttps://web.archive.org/web/20130604181327/http://www.luton-dunstable.co.uk/News/New-headless-body-murder-charges-.htmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/8625079.stmhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-14064016http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/8629123.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/8551823.stmhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk/2010/apr/26/family-jailed-blue-lagoon-murder-michael-gilbert?INTCMP=SRCHhttps://web.archive.org/web/20110929214259/http://www.luton.gov.uk/Media%20Library/Pdf/Housing%20%26%20social%20services/Community%20Care/Protecting%20Vulnerable%20Adults/Adult%20A%20ExecSumFINAL.pdfhttps://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/case_details_on_murder_of_michae/response/1714373/attach/html/4/Annex%20A%20FOI2020%2007237.docx.html
 

Episode 33: Women of the Old Melbourne Gaol

TODAY’S CASEThis week we’re heading inside the Old Melbourne Gaol — but not for Ned Kelly. We’re talking about the women who were executed there. Their stories are a mix of tragedy, desperation, and some pretty shocking crimes. We’ll chat through who they were, what landed them behind those walls, and the final moments they faced at the gallows.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Melbourne_Gaol# https://australiasdarkheart.weebly.com/elizabeth-scott.htmlhttps://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/provenance-journal/provenance-2019/attitudes-wife-beating-colonial-victoria https://graham64.wordpress.com/tag/elizabeth-scott/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Knorrhttps://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/past-exhibitions/wayward-women/frances-knorr-the-brunswick-baby-farmer/?srsltid=AfmBOopdnDFLrcGS7hGnxTS5grpCV-hawkqM0jdEiKacnbr6EdIqqR6Hhttps://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/knorr-frances-lydia-minnie-13030 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Needlehttps://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/past-exhibitions/wayward-women/martha-needle/?srsltid=AfmBOoqclb0yj6jwzKmwf6B0ayT9yHzXw1PNe1BigWnWPq6A0h-w35Clhttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8677347https://newdiogenesmelbourne.wordpress.com/2018/03/14/martha-needles-headstone/https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/past-exhibitions/wayward-women/emma-williams/?srsltid=AfmBOoog0-QmXq-p5qORcukz6ymUb60SwQinDlNwyhFcxzwbHt8ahhxchttps://australiasdarkheart.weebly.com/emma-williams.htmlhttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/100866004https://www.pmhps.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Emma-Williams-PMHPS.pdfhttps://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ellen-kelly
 

Episode 32: Robert Black

TODAY’S CASEThis week, we’re talking about Robert Black – the delivery driver who was delivering something far more sinister than parcels. From the 80s fear that gripped the UK to the shocking way he was finally caught, we’re diving into one of Britain’s most disturbing cases.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Black_(serial_killer)https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/black/violence_1.htmlEnd of Innocence by Zoe ApostolidesThe Face of Evil: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert Black by Robert Giles and Chris Clark

Episode 31: Georgia Williams

TODAY’S CASE17-year-old Georgia Williams vanished after agreeing to a photoshoot with a family friend, Jamie Reynolds. What seemed like a harmless outing turned into a premeditated and horrifying murder. In this episode, we unpack the case, the red flags authorities missed, and the lasting impact on her community.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-25137700Our Georgia by Lynnette Williams with Robin Eveleighhttps://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/JCO/Documents/Judgments/r-v-jamie-reynolds.pdfhttps://thegeorgiawilliamstrust.org/donating-money/https://www.facebook.com/TheGeorgiaWilliamsTrust
 

Episode 30: Colleen Stan

TODAY’S CASEIn 1977, 20-year-old Colleen Stan hitched a ride—and vanished for seven years. What followed was a horrifying tale of captivity, manipulation, and survival that almost defies belief. In this episode, we unravel the shocking story of the woman known as the girl in the box… and the twisted couple who held her there.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Colleen_Stanhttps://www.crimelibrary.org/criminal_mind/psychology/sex_slave/index.htmlTrue Crime Story. The Murder of Colleen Stan by Kimberly J. Pagan Against Their Will. Sadistic Kidnappers and the Courageous Stories of Their Innocent Victims by Nigel Cawthornehttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/what-happened-to-marie-elizabeth-spannhake-unsolved-mysteries/https://people.com/where-is-colleen-stan-now-girl-in-the-box-kidnapping-8648943
 

Episode 29: Sheree Beasley - Part 2

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we dive into the chilling details of Robert’s confession letter, the shocking revelations it contained, and how it shaped the trial that followed. We walk through the courtroom drama, the verdict, and finally, uncover what really happened to Sheree Beasley. It's a devastating end to a story that gripped a nation—and one that still haunts many to this day.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCESThe Murder of Sheree by Wayne Millerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sheree_Beasley

Episode 28: Sheree Beasley - Part 1

TODAY’S CASEIn 1991, little Sheree Beasley rode her bike to the local milk bar—and never made it home. In Part 1, we dive straight into the man behind her disappearance, his dark history, and how a chilling pattern began to emerge long before Sheree ever crossed his path.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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The Murder of Sheree by Wayne Millerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sheree_Beasley