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A suitcase abandoned beside a lonely South Australian highway. A child hidden inside. And years earlier, another body discovered deep inside Belanglo State Forest. For years, nobody realised the two victims were connected. In this episode, we examine the murders of Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and Khandalyce Pearce — the investigation that stretched across multiple Australian states, the years both victims remained unidentified, and the disturbing deception that convinced family members Karlie was still alive long after police believe she had already been killed. This is one of Australia’s most haunting true crime cases. The free episode tells the story. But the extended investigation examines the years-long deception that convinced Karlie’s family she was still alive 🔪 MEMBERSHIP: Get ad-free early access, bonus episodes and extended investigations: www.coffeeandcrimeau.com.au ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Like, comment and subscribe to help support independent Australian true crime storytelling. #TrueCrime #AustralianTrueCrime #BelangloForest #KarliePearceStevenson #CoffeeAndCrimeAU #CrimeDocumentary #TrueCrimeCommunity #Wynarka #KhandalycePearce #Mystery

In 1997, 14-month-old Jaidyn Leskie disappeared from a home in Newborough, Victoria. What began as a missing child case quickly escalated into one of Australia’s most disturbing true crime investigations — involving a vandalised house, a severed pig’s head outside the property, inconsistent timelines, and a body later discovered in Blue Rock Dam months after his disappearance. Greg Domaszewicz, the mother’s boyfriend and the last known adult with Jaidyn, was charged with murder — but later acquitted. Years after the trial, a coronial inquest revisited the case and found Jaidyn’s death was a homicide, concluding Greg had contributed to his death and disposal of his body — though no criminal conviction was ever made. In this episode, we break down: The full timeline of Jaidyn’s disappearance The chaotic night inside the Newborough home The investigation and key evidence The murder trial and acquittal The coronial findings and legal aftermath Why this case remains so controversial in Australia This is one of those cases where the legal system, the evidence, and public opinion never fully aligned. A child died. A case divided a nation. And the truth remains deeply debated. Full case file + visuals + timeline on website

Five people. One family home. A crime scene so violent investigators called it one of the most confronting in Australian history. This week, we cover the Lin family murders — the deaths of the Lin family in Epping, and the years-long investigation that followed. Who was inside that house that night? Why did the case take so long to solve? And what evidence led police to arrest Robert Xie? This episode explores the timeline, the investigation, and the courtroom battle that followed. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Australian true crime stories. 💬 Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments. ⚠️ Content warning: violence, homicide, family trauma.