The Unthinkable
Casefile Presents
True crime authors and podcasters, Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb, join up to create The Unthinkable, a podcast exploring stories of people who have experienced unthinkable events but who have come out the other side, stronger and wiser. They share their stories and their wisdom in double episodes that give each guest the time and space to explore what they experienced and what they learnt from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Voice for Survivors: Madeleine Heather (Part 2)
As an adult, Madeleine wants to encourage others to speak of their experiences. She moves into a world of advocacy and begins her podcast, Reclaim Me, where survivors speak their truth and give others hope for a stronger future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, • 37:42
A Voice for Survivors: Madeleine Heather (Part 1)
When 13-year-old Madeleine Heather is raped at a school friend’s sleepover, not only does she have to deal with the immediate aftermath of the attack, she has to navigate a world that had shown itself not to be safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, • 41:56
Dog Squad: Bob Carter (Part 2)
Even the best job in the police force can leave members exposed to some of the more shocking of life’s elements. Towards the end of his career, Bob feels these creeping up on him. However, his humour and great dog stories are a salve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, • 1:05:23
Dog Squad: Bob Carter (Part 1)
Bob joins Victoria Police as an enthusiastic and eager young man. He ends up in the Dog Squad and has a number of police dogs, Blitz being a favourite. Bob describes the Dog Squad as having a front row ticket to the greatest show on earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 8, • 48:16
Not Again: Trish McGuinness (Part 2)
The first treatments seem to be successful, but Trish ends up on a longer journey to wellness. Along the way, facing an uncertain future, she learns to look at life with a different perspective and to try and live her best life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 1, • 47:07
Not Again: Trish McGuinness (Part 1)
When Trish marries a widower who’d lost his first wife to cancer, the first thing she thinks when she is diagnosed is: How can I do this to him again? From corporate corridors to hospitals, Trish has to navigate a whole new reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, • 43:57
The Prison Guard: Rory (Part 2)
As well as Denyer, Rory has guarded the likes of Raymond Edmunds, Stan Taylor, and Derek Percy. He offers his perspective on these dangerous offenders, while Vikki and Emily explore what they did to end up in prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, • 41:58
The Prison Guard: Rory (Part 1)
Rory met Vikki when he was interviewed for her podcast on Paul Denyer, the Frankston serial killer who he’d looked after in prison. As a prison guard, Rory has a unique glimpse into the world of some of our worst criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 8, • 47:21
Munchausen’s Syndrome Mum: Helen Naylor (Part 2)
Everything Helen knew about herself was founded on a lie. She is left to piece her life together to figure out what was real and what wasn’t. At the end of her story, Helen has to rediscover who she is now she understands who her mother was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 1, • 45:59
Munchausen’s Syndrome Mum: Helen Naylor (Part 1)
As an adult, Helen Naylor discovered her mother, Elinor, had been faking debilitating illnesses for thirty years. After her mother’s death, Helen found her diaries. Elinor had religiously documented her callous disregard for everyone around her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, • 31:37
Endeavour Hills Police Stabbing: Officer A (Part 2)
A life and death battle comes at a price and Officer A soon discovers what that is. Without realising it, his act of courage would have repercussions he would have to face. One minute, he’s a hero and then in the blink of an eye, things turn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, • 1:13:08
Endeavour Hills Police Stabbing: Officer A (Part 1)
Officer A has been in the Joint Counter Terrorism Team for years when he takes his new partner to meet Numan Haider. When Haider engages the two police officers in a life and death battle, Officer A has to act quickly to save his partner’s life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, • 45:31
The Stalker: Di McDonald (Part 2)
Max’s behaviour and harassment quickly gets out of hand and Di is told by police that the only way they can help is if she gets an AVO. But he doesn’t stop. Three years later, Di gets a special detective on the case who puts Max in the cross-hairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 4, • 1:25:19
The Stalker: Di McDonald (Part 1)
When Di McDonald dates a man called Max, his helpful behaviour quickly turns into something more petulant and controlling. After three months, Di tells Max she no longer wishes to see him. She expects that will be the end of it. But it’s not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 28, 2024 • 1:01:34
Endeavour Hills Police Stabbing: Officer B (Part 2)
Faced with horrendous injuries, Officer B has to fight to regain his health and figure out who he is in the aftermath of the attack. A complete breakdown means he has to start over and build himself back to health, physically and mentally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2024 • 44:59
Endeavour Hills Police Stabbing: Officer B (Part 1)
Officer B had been at the Joint Counter Terrorism Team for just over three weeks when he met his first terror suspect, 18-year-old Numan Haider. When the armed teenager turned on them, the encounter would change all their lives forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2024 • 42:43
The Russell Street Bombing: Carl Donadio (Part 2)
On the long road to recovery, Carl realises that the bomb has taught him to grab life by the horns because it could all end in an instant. He has to come to terms with the random nature of the bomb and the fact that not everyone survived it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2024 • 52:44
The Russell Street Bombing: Carl Donadio (Part 1)
Carl Donadio was a 19-year-old cop in 1986, fresh out of the Police Academy, when he crossed Russell Street on the day the bomb went off on Holy Thursday. He was in the path of the shrapnel blast of the bomb and suffered severe injuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2024 • 36:38
Lindt Café Police Officer: Ben (TOU) (Part 2)
With the horror of Lindt in his wake, Ben is left to pick up the pieces of the events that day. It would take a really good therapist to help him understand how Lindt affected him and to help him on the long road to recovery.To purchase a copy of Ben's book, please visit https://tigertigertigerbook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2024 • 1:23:08
Lindt Café Police Officer: Ben (TOU) (Part 1)
Ben (Officer A) from the Tactical Operations Unit did a lot of dangerous jobs before Lindt. When his team was called to Martin Place on 15 December 2014, he had no idea that they would be confronting an agitated terrorist who said he had a bomb.To purchase a copy of Ben's book, please visit https://tigertigertigerbook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2024 • 51:21
Lindt Café Hostage: Louisa Hope (Part 2)
As the Lindt Café siege drags on, the world watches. With each reporting, it feels more dangerous for the hostages. The police finally infiltrate at 2 am. Louisa and her mother are caught in the crossfire. The road to recovery is a learning journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2024 • 1:11:57
Lindt Café Hostage: Louisa Hope (Part 1)
When Louisa Hope and her mother, Robyn, stay overnight in Sydney, they go for breakfast at the Lindt Café. A man in the café sets Robyn on edge. It isn’t until they go to leave that they understood why. Suddenly, they are all hostages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2024 • 1:01:14
