The Sting
Listen as undercover detective Colin Mclaren infiltrates the Australian mafia for 37 months. Eventually bringing them down and stopping mafia from drug conspiracies, murders and mayhem. Colin takes you inside the life of an undercover cop who’s sole purpose is to find the bomber of the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide, which killed police officer Geoffrey Bowen and changed Australia's innocence forever. Mclaren takes us through the journey that eventually bought justice for his murdered colleague and friend and ultimately resulted in the greatest Australian mafia Sting of all time. Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more. www.mypaynow.com.au
Episodes
Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation.
Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart.
Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers,...
An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny.
Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.
The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now i...
Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We’ll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It’s a deep dive into fact vs. fiction.
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In January 2024, an unlikely worker was summoned to a video call with his boss. Over the next few days, that worker transferred $40 million of the company's money to someone, somewhere.
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"Who's to Blame" takes you into the heartbreaking story of Emma Lovell and her husband Lee. Emma was killed during a home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022.
Lee tells us about the events leading up to that terrible night and explores the impact on their family and the community around them.
The podcast goes beyond the headlines to tackle the bigger issue of youth crime. We sit down with the people who know it best -offenders, ps...
Welcome to "My Sister the Murderer," a gripping true crime podcast that tells the chilling story of Brittney Dwyer, who killed her grandad in cold blood. This isn't just another crime story—it's a family's story, told by Brittney’s brother Ryan
Each episode delves into the events leading up to the tragic day, the aftermath, and the profound impact on their family’s darkest moments and the secrets that get revealed as the story u...
A new episode in the case of a missing woman Katie O'Shea's is coming to this feed on Monday, April 8th, 2024.
Catch up now with the first 5 episodes available now
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Robert Dickie went missing from his farm just outside of Dubbo, NSW, in 2016.
Bob's family always believed something bad happened to him, and then in April 2020, a woman was arrested for his murder.
Almost 4 years later, after an 8-week trial and revelations that shocked the family,the judge delivers his verdict.
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You may not know the name, Brandon Truaxe, but you most likely will know some of the brands he created – Brandon was behind the international skin care brand – The Ordinary which is part of the Deciem group of companies.
This is the true story of the rise and demise of a man that was once lauded business genius.
Across 15 months from 2017, he went from skincare savant to taking over his companies Instagram account, with daily distu...
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15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania.
One night, after a minor disagreement with her family, she left home. The next morning, she was found dead hanging from a tree on the main road into town.
The family ...
We thought it was over, a cop killer was in jail for 37 years , and our undercover detective Colin McLaren is finally able to rest… Until new information lands in Colin’s inbox just days ago.
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Quando è troppo, è troppo. È finito. Enough is Enough...It's finished
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Colin leaves the police; he puts all of his evidence on hold and waits patiently for a conviction.
He starts a restaurant and goes on about his life.. But it’s not over.
A death threat, multiple country hops and a very long wait … waiting for a conviction.
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In this episode, Colin and his team have all the evidence, and all they need to do is hand it over to the Department of Public Prosecutions in Adelaide, to take the matter to the Supreme Court. But it’s not that easy.
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Colin and his operatives start to infiltrate a mafia cell in Adelaide, the sting this time is to set up a clandestine drug lab, catch them in the act, and then swoop. It was also about getting a confession from the man who they thought had committed the NCA bombing.
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While working on bringing the Griffith Mafia down, a parcel bomb explodes in the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide. It kills detective Sgt Geoffy Bowen and Colin is asked to lead 'The Sting' to catch a cop killer
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Colin is in deeper and deeper with the mob; he’s close to nailing them, but then a bomb explodes at the NCA building in Adelaide, and he has to move fast and take down the Griffith mob.
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Colin builds his cover story with the Mafia in Griffith, he is an art delaer that can wash money and can buy and sell drugs
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