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Australia’s war in Afghanistan has had a devastating influence on suicide and depression among our veterans upon their return. Real Crime investigator Adam Shand is joined by guest Dr Dan Mealey, who fought for a Royal Commission into veteran suicide. He says some Australians have turned on our soldiers while the Taliban continue to commit atrocities against innocent people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear the story of Chopper Read’s comeback from near-destruction from drugs. Real Crime investigator Adam Shand reports on how a new manager, Andrew Parisi, plots a course for Chopper’s revival including books, documentaries and a stupendous TV deal for a tell-all interview weeks before his death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read is a name that is a by-word for crime and violence in Australian society. Real Crime investigator Adam Shand delves into the world of the foul deeds he confessed to, but how much of it was true? His first manager Andrew Roper explains how he took the Chopper show on the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Crime investigator Adam Shand interviews the brother of slain Melbourne gangster Mario Condello. Enzo Condello became a writer but could have been a crook. He reflects on his brother's role as Australia's ambassador to the mafia and the circumstances that led to Mario's murder in 2006.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domestic violence victims are more likely to speak to police these days. Real Crime investigator Adam Shand speaks to senior police who claim an increase in domestic violence reports is not a new epidemic. Experienced domestic violence officers and prosecutors explain why some victims are still reluctant to engage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cassie extricates herself from Connor’s control but the abuser moves on to a new victim, Kylie. The same pattern resumes, only broken when Kylie reaches out to police and stops protecting her assailant. Real Crime investigator Adam Shand shows how Kylie and Cassie then join forces to ensure that Connor’s hold is broken forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domestic abuse is almost impossible to foresee in a relationship that starts online. Real crime investigator Adam Shand reports on the case of Cassie who meets an American named Connor online and, after a whirlwind romance, invites him to live in Australia with her. Soon, the violence begins but Cassie is ashamed to admit she has allowed an abusive man into her life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With evidence of police corruption, the Jailhouse Lawyer’s determination to give it over is silenced by an old adversary. Real Crime investigator Adam Shand reports on the arrest of  David McCulloch and how he was deported to a home he left 50 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jailhouse Lawyer David McCulloch formed key alliances with powerful inmates and prison staff to bring peace to Barwon Prison. Real Crime investigator Adam Shand explains how despite this, McCulloch faced new charges after a former friend Carl Williams betrayed him with false evidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would you survive time in prison? Real Crime investigator Adam Shand tells the story of an ex-criminal who walked the line between warring gangs before being wrongly imprisoned. He reveals how he survived in a jail by helping others to fight for freedom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.