Exhuming the Truth is a True Crime podcast hosted by a forensic biologist, toxicologist, criminologist, and forensic investigations research student, Asha Walther.
With several years of experience in cold case analysis, Asha explores cold cases, current cases, missing persons, no-body murders, sexual assaults, domestic violence-related crimes, and more while discussing old, current, and emerging forensic techniques that detail many crimes.
You will hear from expert guests, victims of crime, and other special guests.
So, get comfortable while we open our next case file and attempt to Exhume the Truth.
Exhuming the Truth is a True Crime podcast hosted by a forensic biologist, toxicologist, criminologist, and forensic investigations research student, Asha Walther.
With several years of experience in cold case analysis, Asha explores cold cases, current cases, missing persons, no-body murders, sexual assaults, domestic violence-related crimes, and more while discussing old, current, and emerging forensic techniques that detail many crimes.
You will hear from expert guests, victims of crime, and other special guests.
So, get comfortable while we open our next case file and attempt to Exhume the Truth.
First up we have an Urgent Active Missing Person in Perth's South, Rob Snyder last known location to be travelling east on Thomas Road in Oakford.
Please listen to the details at the beginning of the episode and share around, if you are in the area and are interested in joining the search this FRIDAY the 7th of November in OAKFORD please reach out!
On this episode of Exhuming the Truth, I examine the pitfalls of psychic intervention in missing person cases and how this interferes with real-life processes.
In Part Two of Justice for Betty Shanks, we do a quick recap on the details of the Crimeline before jumping straight into the theories that came of this historical case.
Asha jumps deep into the Queensland State Archives to find the exact timing of Betty's onboarding and offboarding of the tramcar and at what stations, as well as details of all of the eyewitnesses who saw her disembark from her travels from the Grange Terminus toward Thomas Street.
Let's bring light to solve this for Betty Shanks.
In September of 1952, the quiet Brisbane suburb of Grange was changed forever by the brutal murder of 22-year-old Betty Shanks.
A crime that remains one of Australia's oldest unsolved mysteries, Betty was walking home from a night class when she was savagely attacked just metres from the front gate to her home.
In this episode of Exhuming the Truth, we jump deep into the evidence, the forensics, and the speculation that follows.
Was Betty's killer a soldier returning from war?
A police officer abusing his power?
Or a stranger driven by opportunity and rage?
Through forensic reasoning, we revisit crime scene clues and talk about new interpretations of what happened to Betty Shanks.
Join us on this episode of Queensland's oldest, coldest case.
In June 2023, 37-year-old Tremaine Desmond Reid disappeared from the Lockyer area in WA — a quiet, rural community surrounded by farmland and winding country roads. He left behind family who describe him as kind, creative, and full of life — and a trail of unanswered questions.
In this episode of Exhuming the Truth, we look beyond the headlines and into the heart of a family’s search for answers. What really happened to Tremaine that night? Why has so little information been released publicly? And what clues might still lie hidden in the Lockyer landscape?
Join me as we trace the timeline of Tremaine’s final known movements, speak with those closest to him, and examine how missing person investigations unfold when the truth feels just out of reach.
If you have information about Tremaine’s disappearance, please contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au.
In part one of Where are the Beaumont Children we discussed the case in a broad sense.
Today, in part two, we discuss the details of the case with a timeline according to witness recounts, a discussion on who the main witnesses were, aswell as recounting the historical records of publications at the time of the disapperances in 1966.
From here, we jump deep into Criminological theory, including victimology, behavioural profiling, and most importantly, why I think the main suspect is not guilty.
Join us while we unpack this complex, historical Australian case in part two.
On Australia Day in 1966, three siblings Jane, Arnna and Grant Beaumont set off for a day at the beach.
They never returned.
One of Australia's most haunting mysteries, a desperate search with endless leads leading to nothing.
In this first part, we go over the timeline and foundations of the case before outlining the evidence and leads.
Join me as we begin unraveling the events, myths and lasting impact of the Beaumont case.
In June 1978, 18-year-old Trudie Adams vanished after a night out at a local dance in Newport, on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Trudie's disappearance sparked one of the largest missing persons investigations in NSW history, with dozens of reports surfacing of young women being sexually assaulted in the area, yet no one was ever charged over Trudie's case.
In this episode, we revisit the events of that night, and discuss where the investigation is more than four decades later.
What happens when having an open dialogue means assassination?
What happens when staying silent means being complicit to murder?
Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska, both murdered in cold blood.
This isn't just about two voices; it's about what their deaths mean for democracy, free speech, and the cost of losing humanity.
Join me in frustration, while I deliver a podcast I wish I never had to deliver, revealing the deeper meaning of these lives lost and what they reveal about the system that controls the world we live in.
In September 2021, Tom Phillips vanished from the small town of Marokopa, New Zealand, with his three young children.
What was initially branded as a search for a missing family quickly became one of the most baffling cases.
For nearly four years, Tom managed to elude authorities, surfacing only through sightings, robberies and CCTV footage.
In this episode, we trace the timeline with the little information made available, til the tragic confrontation on the 8th of September that saw the end of the pursuit for the family.
Was this a desperate father protecting his kids from a broken system, or a fugitive putting them at risk?
What does this case reveal about the justice system, custody battles, and the limits of law enforcement and media-designed coverage?
Join me as we dig into the facts behind a case that is dividing the internet.
When people in Australia go missing, families often hear the same chorus: "Resources are limited, searches can't go on forever, we don't have enough officers".
In this episode of Exhuming the Truth, we dive right into the deep end of reality in how missing persons cases in Australia rely on popularity. Using the current and "high-profile" case of Dezi Freeman as a lens, we explore why some disappearances trigger massive resources, while the majority fade into the system.
This is a hard-hitting, confrontational discussion about fairness, accountability, and the human cost of selective attention.
Tune in if you want the stark contrasts in missing persons responses and why every life deserves equal urgency.
In this episode, we look at the story of Mackenzie Anderson, a 21-year-old young Mother with her whole life ahead of her, who was brutally stabbed to death by her former partner, just days after his release. Despite an Apprehended Violence Order paired with his recent release from prison. Tyrone Thompson stabbed Mackenzie 78 times.
We walk through the failures that allowed her abuser back into her life, and the devastating impact her murder has had on her family and the community.
Paul Wilson was once one of Australia's most respected criminologists; a professor, author of 50 books, and even a recipient of the Order of Australia.
Behind the accolades was a disturbing truth.
In the 1970's Paul committed brazen sexual abuse against a minor, crimes that only came to light decades later.
In this episode of Exhuming the Truth, we uncover how a man who studied crime became a criminal himself, and we ask what his downfall reveals about power, trust and accountability.
On the 1st of October, 2022, Luke Gilbert was shot and killed by members of the Queensland Police Service in Airlie Beach, Queensland.
After a coronial inquest that saw no justice for the Gilbert family, the pain of his loss was made heavier by an unjust system that offered no accountability, no closure, and no real answers.
In this emotional episode of Exhuming the Truth, I examine the final moments of Luke's life, the official narrative, and the unanswered questions that still haunt his loved ones.
We explore the Gilbert family's fight for justice by sharing the devastating outcome of a situation that could very well have been avoided.
Join us as we shed light on the injustice faced by the Gilberts while we ask, when lives are cut short by those in authority, who speaks for the silenced?
How you can help on the ground and from afar
JACK'S ARMY search in the Ficks Crossing area, Murgon QLD, organised for September 6th
I share what to look for if you are joining the search, from understanding the terrain to spotting subtle signs others might miss.
If you can't be there in person, you will also hear practical ways you can still contribute, from sharing key information to helping coordinate resources. Every set of eyes and every bit of awareness brings us closer to answers for Jack and his family.
In this chilling episode of Exhuming the Truth, we revisit one of Australia’s most infamous serial murder cases — the Snowtown “bodies in the barrels” killings. At just 19 years old, James Vlassakis became a key accomplice to stepfather and ringleader John Bunting. Now, after serving over two decades behind bars, he’s been granted parole.
What does justice look like when one of the most disturbing crimes in Australian history resurfaces in the public eye? Should someone involved in torturing and murdering multiple victims ever walk free?
Join me as I unpack the case, the court’s decision, and what it means for the families of victims and the public at large.
What happened to Aaron Clear?
In this episode, we examine the tragic and unresolved case of Aaron Clear.
We walk through a timeline and raise critical systemic questions. What took so long for the reports to be taken seriously? Why are there no statements from the last people to see him alive?
This is not just a story about what happened, it's a story about what hasn't happened.
Aaron's case is and will remain a high priority case at Exhuming the Truth with follow-up episodes and updates on our website.
Help Aaron's family get the answers they deserve by sharing his name, image, and episode.
On April 26th, 2025, Corrie Feehan - a 47-year-old man known for his kind heart and love of the ocean- was last seen.
Despite extensive sea and land searches, Corrie's whereabouts remain a haunting mystery for his family.
In this episode, we look at the lack of evidence in this case, while exploring how we can come together as a community, both in person and online, to help support the family.
If you know something, say something.
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Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000
In this deeply reflective episode of Exhuming the Truth, we explore the stories of two Australian women, Tamika Chesser and Lauren Flanigan, both involved in acts of extreme violence, but with vastly different outcomes.
One was sent to a psychiatric facility, the other died in custody.
Why was only one systemically recognized as mentally unwell? What role did race, class, and public perception play in how they were treated? Through a forensic and criminological lens, we dig into the complex interactions of mental health, systemic bias, and the way society views women who kill.
This isn't just about the crimes, they're symptoms of deeper issues. Join us as we ask: when women commit violnce, how does the system decide who is "mad", who is "bad" and who is simply disposable?
Tristan Griffiths, a Father, brother, son, and friend, went missing from Kalgoorlie on the 22nd of January 2025.
With little information, we share his last known movements and discuss the forensic and criminological aspects of this case, and how we can come together as a community to help get answers for the Griffiths family.
Please join us in the search for answers in looking for Tristan Griffiths!
Come and dive into the most polarizing murder trial in recent memory - Karen Read fighting for her innocence after the murder of her Boston Police Officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe.
Join me as i dissect the case from a forensic perspective, from the tailight fragments to the inconsistencies in injuries. We will walk through the major players and major conspiracies, as well as a bit of courtroom drama!
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