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Two little girls waited in a running car. Their seatbelts were fastened. Their mother had gone back inside for “just a moment.” She never returned. On 26 June 2014, Amy Wensley died from a shotgun wound at a rural property in Serpentine, south of Perth. Police initially treated her death as a suicide, but concerns raised by attending officers, questions about the crime scene, and later scrutiny of the investigation turned the case into one of Western Australia’s most controversial unexplained deaths. This episode follows Amy’s life, her final hours, the photograph taken minutes before her death, and the enduring questions that continue to haunt her family more than a decade later. ☕ Coffee and Crime AU brings you Australian true crime stories told with empathy, accuracy, and a focus on the people behind the headlines. Listen on Spotify: https://www.coffeeandcrimeau.com.au Subscribe for more Australian true crime documentaries, case files, and deep-dive investigations. #AmyWensley #AustralianTrueCrime #CoffeeAndCrimeAU #TrueCrimePodcast #WesternAustralia #UnsolvedMystery

In 2015, Australia was shocked by the disappearance and murder of 12-year-old Tiahleigh Palmer. But before she became a headline, Tiahleigh was a child who spent her life searching for stability. She loved dancing. She loved horses. She loved animals. She was described by those who knew her as kind, gentle and a child people fell in love with. This episode tells Tiahleigh’s story from the beginning — her childhood, her years in the child protection system, the many placements she experienced, and her final placement with the Thorburn family. We examine: • Tiahleigh’s early life and involvement with child protection authorities • The impact of repeated placement changes and instability • Her life with the Thorburn family • The events leading up to 29 October 2015 • The investigation into her disappearance • The discovery of her remains • The evidence that exposed the truth • The court cases involving Richard, Julene, Trent and Joshua Thorburn • The unanswered questions surrounding the systems meant to protect vulnerable children This episode focuses on Tiahleigh’s life, not just her death. She was more than a case file. She was a daughter. A friend. A child who deserved safety, stability and a future. Content warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse, sexual abuse, murder and child protection failures. If you or someone you know needs support: Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 ☕ Coffee & Crime AU Australian true crime stories | Investigations | Court cases | Victim-focused storytelling Subscribe for more Australian true crime episodes. #TiahleighPalmer #TrueCrimeAustralia #AustralianTrueCrime #CrimeDocumentary #QueenslandCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimePodcast #MissingPersons #ChildProtection #MurderCase #AustralianCrimes #ColdCase #CrimeStories #CoffeeAndCrimeAU

Rachel Barber was just 15 years old. Talented, kind, and with a promising future ahead of her, she had no idea that someone she trusted had spent years becoming dangerously obsessed with her life. In this episode, we follow the case from the very beginning. From Rachel's final day at dance class and the fake psychology study that lured her to Caroline Reed Robertson's flat, to the calculated murder, the desperate attempts to conceal the crime, and the investigation that uncovered the truth. You'll hear how Caroline manipulated Rachel's trust, why investigators came to believe the murder had been carefully planned, the bizarre actions Caroline took in the days after Rachel disappeared, and the evidence that ultimately led detectives to Rachel's shallow grave outside Kilmore. This episode also explores the disturbing fantasy that drove the crime, including the fictional identity of Jem Southall and the writings that revealed an obsession far deeper than anyone could have imagined. A heartbreaking case of trust betrayed, obsession taken to its darkest extreme, and a young life stolen far too soon.

Who was the woman known only as **The Pyjama Girl**? In September 1934, a farmer discovered the burned body of a young woman inside a roadside culvert near Albury, New South Wales. She was wearing distinctive yellow silk pyjamas embroidered with a Chinese dragon, a detail that would give rise to one of Australia's most enduring true crime mysteries. Despite extensive media coverage, hundreds of leads, and one of the most unusual identification attempts in Australian history, police were unable to discover who she was. For almost ten years, the case remained unsolved. In this episode, we examine: * The discovery of the body near Albury in 1934 * The original police investigation * The forensic limitations of the era * Why investigators believed the fire was an attempt to conceal the crime * The extraordinary decision to preserve the victim's body for public viewing * How the case became one of Australia's greatest cold cases This episode is based on historical records and archival sources, presenting the evidence as it was known at the time while separating documented facts from later myths. **⚠️ Viewer Discretion:** This episode discusses homicide, historical forensic evidence, and graphic injuries. ☕ **Support Coffee & Crime AU** If you enjoy deeply researched Australian true crime, consider becoming a member for: • Early access to new episodes • Bonus investigations • Exclusive case files and research • Behind-the-scenes content 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment. It helps more people discover the channel and supports future Australian true crime investigations. #TrueCrime #AustralianTrueCrime #PyjamaGirl #PyjamaGirlMystery #LindaAgostini #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery #HistoricalCrime #CrimeDocumentary #CoffeeAndCrimeAU