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Season 5
In 1994 twenty-two-year-old dancer and model, Revelle Balmain vanished. What really happened that night remains a mystery. We re-trace Revelle's final steps.
He's been described as Australia's Hannibal Lector, an opportunist killer, with unspeakable obsessions. Is this Australia's worst child killer?
Renae Marsden died by suicide on the day her relationship ended. Her family reveal the inside story and the tragic twist, where Renae's tormenter is yet to be brought to justice.
The disappearance of Juanita Nielsen is one of Australia's most infamous murder mysteries. ACS examines the three main suspects and answers a crucial question, who killed Juanita?
Season 4
The 2011 the disappearance of Prison boss David Prideaux is a mystery that bristles with possibilities. The story that began as a missing person case is now clouded with accusations of betrayal, adultery, conspiracies and murder.
Con artist Jody Harris had a thing for cops, bluffing her way into police stations and charming her way into their beds. The young grifter swindled many wary men and women, as she hustled her way up and down Australia's eastern seaboard.
Jonathan Dick was one of Australia's most wanted men for more than two years after killing his brother with a sword in a Melbourne shopping centre. The terrorised family tell ACS exclusively about living on Jono's kill list.
In 1988, thieves broke into a bank in Chinatown, Sydney, from a neighbouring building and escaped with gold bars, rare coins, jewellery, and bundles of cash. In a world exclusive, we name the mastermind who got away with the loot.
He was South Australia's top forensic pathologist for 27 years, but Dr Colin Manock didn't always get it right. From questionable methodology to performing a public autopsy, ACS reveals the high-level cover-ups.
In 1977, a famous designer, Florence Broadhurst was bludgeoned to death in her own factory. She had many enemies but was she the victim of a notorious serial killer? Australian Crime Stories rebuilds the case, piece by piece.
The 'Lawyer X' saga sparked a Royal Commission. Nicola Gobbo was the barrister who played on both sides of the law, two-timing the cops and the drug lords for fifteen years.
In 1971 an extortionist calling himself "Mr Brown" claimed he'd placed a bomb on a Qantas flight. With passenger safety a priority, Qantas handed over a $500,000 ransom.
It's the crime that shocked a nation. A homicide on CCTV. We examine the damning evidence that reveals,the cold-hearted planning and execution of a young, naive wannabe gangster.
Brian Murphy was regarded as Australia's toughest cop, finding himself in the middle of several gang wars throughout a 30-year career in the Victoria Police. Bad guys who crossed "The Skull" had a habit of dying violently.
A serial predator dubbed Mr. Cruel had an incredible impact on Australia in the late 1980's - 90's. The masked assailant, who police believe may be responsible for around a dozen attacks on children across Melbourne, could still be alive.
The life story of one of the central figures in the notorious Painters and Dockers wars that claimed more than 15 victims in 1960s and 70s Melbourne.
When Melbourne prostitute Shane Chartres-Abbott was accused of raping and mutilating a client, few doubted his guilt. To complete the lurid picture, the victim said Chartres-Abbott boasted that he was a 200-year-old vampire.
This is the true story of the international drug plot that brought down one of Australia's top law enforcers, Mark Standen. We reveal how far his corruption spread and whether there are more like him still operating in our police forces.
We uncover the true story of a leader and hero, John Friedrich who was also a criminal mastermind that seduced governments and defrauded banks. For 25 years this story was swept under the rug but today we look at the case once more.
We uncover the true story of how an audacious thief broke into Kerry Packer's office and cracked his personal safe, getting away clean with $5.4 million in gold bars. This is a story about loyalty, betrayal and revenge.
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