Civilian Sleuths
Civilian Sleuths is a new investigative podcast shining a forensic light on Australia’s most challenging unsolved murders and missing persons cases.
For decades, these crimes have haunted families, investigators, and communities searching for answers—not for lack of effort, but because the tools of the past were limited.
Using original source material, coronial records, archived media, and modern analytical tools, Civilian Sleuths recreates timelines, re-examines evidence, and explores theories that may have been overlooked for decades. But the most powerful tool remains public memory.
Behind every cold case is a real person. A family. A life interrupted. And often, someone who still knows the truth.
If you know something—no matter how small—it may matter.
Launching January 6 with new episodes every second Tuesday, Civilian Sleuths invites you to become part of the investigation.
Unsolved. Unforgotten. Unfinished.
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Civilian Sleuths
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Civilian Sleuths re-examines Australia's coldest cases using publicly available records, AI-assisted research, and detailed analysis of historical evidence.
We're reconstructing timelines, cross-referencing witness statements, and exploring patterns in decades-old cases—combining technology with public memory to keep these investigations in the spotlight.
For decades, these cases went unsolved—not for lack of effort, but because the tools at the time were limited. Could one overlooked detail or forgotten memory finally bring answers?
Launching January 6, 2026. New episodes every second Tuesday.
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Someone somewhere right now knows something about an unsolved case. Maybe they don't realize what they know matters. Maybe they've kept quiet for decades. Maybe they've convinced themselves it's too late. It's not too late. For decades, Australia's coldest cases have haunted families, detectives, and communities searching for answers. These investigations went unsolved. Not for lack of effort, but because the tools at the time were limited. Could one memory or overlooked clue finally bring justice? Civilian Sleuths is a new podcast shining a light on Australia's most challenging unsolved mysteries. Cases where answers may still be hidden in plain sight. These aren't files gathering dust. They're tragedies seared into memories. In some investigations, police believe they know exactly who they're after. They just need the help to prove it. Civilian sluice goes beyond retelling. We re-examine evidence with modern forensic techniques and analytical tools, bringing fresh perspective to decades-old crimes. Technology can reveal patterns and data that could have been overlooked, but only people can remember what was forgotten. We're combining modern forensic tools with the one resource police never lose: public memory. What might have been missed? What could be uncovered now? And how can you help? We believe the person who did the killing would be badly bloodstained. These cases are so rare that a person just disappears. We are not going to solve this on our own. We need the community's help. These voices from the front lines share a single message. Time never diminishes the will to uncover the truth. Their words carry the weight of years and remind us behind every cold case is a person with a family and loved ones still waiting for answers. They are pleas to potential witnesses and to all of us. In Civilian SLUS, we answer that call. We keep these cases in the spotlight where they belong, and we're asking you to join us. Right now, someone who knows what happened is living their life while victims' families wait, while memories fade, while time runs out, unless someone speaks up. Launching January 6th, join us every second Tuesday as we recreate timelines, examine evidence, and explore theories. By tuning in and participating, together, we might help write the final chapter. Subscribe to Civilian Sleuths because the push for justice must continue. Unsolved. Unforgotten. Unfinished.