Australian True Crime

In 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam.
When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with his contacts. The results of that night were catastrophic.
His father, Wayne Holdsworth, has since dedicated himself to telling Mac’s story. He founded SmackTalk, a charity focused on suicide prevention and online safety, and works to educate young people, parents and communities about the dangers of online sexual extortion.
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Host: Meshel Laurie
Guest: Wayne Holdsworth
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In 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam.
When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with his contacts. The results of that night were catastrophic.
His father, Wayne Holdsworth, has since dedicated himself to telling Mac’s story. He founded SmackTalk, a charity focused on suicide prevention and online safety, and works to educate young people, parents and communities about the dangers of online sexual extortion.
You can learn more about SmackTalk here:https://smacktalk.com.au/
Sign up for Unplug24 here: https://smacktalk.com.au/unplug24/
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
Join our Facebook Group here.
Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.
Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie
Guest: Wayne Holdsworth
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

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This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss:
How responses to allegations of sexual offending have changed over the years
The Cornell 7
An interview with John Herbert about his book, Crossroads.
Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about.
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Host: Meshel Laurie
Producer/Co-host: Ruby Bartzis
Editor/Co-host: Matthew Tankard
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John Herbert describes himself as prison adjacent.
He's a Sydney-based boxing trainer who spent decades running a gym in Merrylands, where he worked with young men at risk of heading into crime or prison.
His book Crossroads tells the firsthand stories of 13 Australian men whose lives have involved crime, incarceration, sport and adversity, exploring the pivotal moments that changed the course of their lives and their paths towards redemption.
You can purchase your copy of Crossroads here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
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Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.
Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie
Guest: John Herbert
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
This episode contains extra content from ABC News and Channel 9.

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
John Herbert describes himself as prison adjacent.
He's a Sydney-based boxing trainer who spent decades running a gym in Merrylands, where he worked with young men at risk of heading into crime or prison.
His book Crossroads tells the firsthand stories of 13 Australian men whose lives have involved crime, incarceration, sport and adversity, exploring the pivotal moments that changed the course of their lives and their paths towards redemption.
You can purchase your copy of Crossroads here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
Join our Facebook Group here.
Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.
Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie
Guest: John Herbert
Producer: Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here.