The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson

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The Crime Couch podcast is a casual yet intimate chat hosted by journalist and true crime author Rochelle Jackson and cops, crooks and interesting individuals.

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#183
August 13 · 24 min
"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree"
Kate O'Neill began her career in Victoria Police at Broadmeadows before moving into intelligence and investigative policing in the Crime Department. She worked on the Black Saturday bushfires in the Phoenix Taskforce and Clan Labs. She became a detective before going to the Police Academy, working in several other roles before a promotion to the Professional Standards Command. Kate is currently an Inspector and the Local Area Commander for the City of Whittlesea. She's also a proud parent to three adult stepchildren, two of whom are following her and her husband's footsteps by joining Victoria Police. They have been foster parents to 16 children along the way! Not content with her many achievements to date, Kate is also the Chair of Victoria Police Legacy. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#182
July 30 · 20 min
"The summit to the sea for PTSD"
You're dropped at the summit of Mount Kosciusko and mountain bike downhill for 100 k's. You reach the NSW town of Bringenbrong, swapping your bike for a kayak. You then paddle the Murray River Marathon and complete some 2,400's before reaching Goolwa, South Australia. It's not the plot of the latest Bond movie, but the mission Paul Turner is steeling himself to do! The former Leading Senior Constable spent 26 years in Victoria Police, before retiring from ill-health. Paul's solo endurance challenge is all for a good cause! He's fund-raising for TJF -The Journey Forward - a registered charity group and to raise awareness of PTSD. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#181
July 16 · 25 min
"Locating the lost"
Currently in Australia, there are about 2,800 long-term missing persons. That is, people who've been missing for longer than three months. But what if a person is missing, presumed murdered and someone won't reveal where the body is? The "No Body, No Parole" laws - for those convicted of murder who will not reveal where the body is - don't go far enough and many cases go unresolved adding further grief to the family, loved ones and any investigating detectives. Former Victoria Police Detective Senior Sergeant Val Smith is part of the Missing in Australia network pushing for new legislation. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#180
July 2 · 28 min
"The years of living dangerously" - part 2
Bruce "Knighty" Knight is regarded as an expert in tactical policing within Australia. He left as a Superintendent with Victoria Police after 37 years' service, 18 in the SOG or Special Operations Group. Bruce is a Sniper, Senior Bomb Technician and Weapons Instructor. After serving operationally, he was promoted to Inspector when he took charge of the day-to-day SOG operations. His specialist expertise was recognised nationally when he was appointed as Course Director of the Police Tactical Group Counter Terrorist Course at the Special Air Service Regiment Barracks in WA. After leaving VicPol, Knighty worked in the commercial sector at Monash University and Linfox. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#179
June 18 · 20 min
"The years of living dangerously" - part 1
Imagine being called to a job involving a man who walked into a kindergarten, pulled out a gun and held four children hostage. During the seven-hour siege, he poured petrol over the children, threatening to ignite them. At the time Bruce "Knighty" Knight was a Senior Sergeant, attached to Victoria Police Special Operations Group. In fact, he still describes this job as "the most stressful day of my life". Bruce is highly decorated, including a Victoria Police Valour Award for a different operation. He spent 37 years in the job, 18 in the SOG. As well as other SOG qualifications, he was also a senior Bomb Technician which meant he was aptly qualified to deal with this particular siege. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#178
June 4 · 21 min
"The little bank with a big heart"
BankVic is a small member-owned bank for police and first responders that's giving the big four Aussie banks a run for their money. CEO Anthony De Fazio is not your average banking executive. He's relaxed, very personable and genuinely listens to anyone he talks with. You get the feeling he'd make a positive difference wherever he'd work. And he does. Anthony is highly qualified and been with BankVic for nine years, including as a Chief Financial Officer. He has an extensive business background as a non-member Director for Victoria Police Legacy and a Director of Victoria Police Provident Fund. He's worked for ESS Super, YMCA Australia and the National Australia Bank. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#177
May 21 · 26 min
"Diamonds, furs & murder"
It's not always easy to have your first crime fiction novel published - but Tara Oldfield has succeeded! Her first book Diamonds, Furs & Murder: The Many Crimes of Mona Hayes has been published by Ginninderra Press and no doubt she's planning her next one. Tara is a PR and communications professional who currently works at the State Archives. She's written for Traces Magazine and Ancestor publications and in 2004 won a Mander Jones Awards for her short historical fiction, Bitter Salts. When she's not writing, watching or listening to crime stories - she's singing! Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#176
May 7 · 30 min
"A long and winding career - part 2"
John Bodinnar had a brilliant career both inside and outside Victoria Police, retiring after 35 years as a Chief Superintendent. But one case he investigated has remained with him forever. The abduction of 8-year-old Eloise Worledge. During 1974 as a young Detective, John was transferred to Moorabbin CIB and was the first on the scene at Eloise’s house. He and his partner were initially suspicious about the information provided by the family and evidence at the crime scene. The case remains one of Victoria’s longest unsolved child disappearances. John has never forgotten the case and hopes that the Victoria Police decision to increase the reward to $1 million dollars for information leading to Eloise’s whereabouts will bring closure to the family. John is now 80 years old and still lives in hope this case will be solved in his lifetime. He speaks exclusively to The Crime Couch in the final of this two-part special. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#175
April 23 · 30 min
"A long and winding career" - part 1
John G Bodinnar started as an Albury car salesman before joining Victoria Police. He’s had a stellar career inside and outside “the job” retiring as a Chief Superintendent. John was awarded an Australian Police Medal for services to community policing in developing countries. Initially stationed at South Melbourne, then St Kilda’s Traffic Operations Group before various Crime Car Squads and Moorabbin CIB. This was where he became involved in the Eloise Worledge abduction case. John rose through the ranks, and was promoted to Superintendent in charge of the new Traffic Camera Office. As a Chief Superintendent he became the Director of the Commercial Development Group which saw him move to Johannesburg. After leaving Victoria Police, John worked extensively overseas in the Middle East and Africa. He was contracted with Botswana Police, Tonga Police, Lancashire Constabulary and South Africa’s Dept of Justice. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#174
April 9 · 33 min
"Inside criminal minds"
If you were to commit a crime, Dr Deb Bennett could make an assessment about what sort of a person you are, and what your motivation was without actually meeting you. The former Victoria Police Detective Senior Sergeant is a clinical Forensic Psychologist and a Behaviour Analyst - or a Profiler. She worked as a specialist investigator in cold case sex crimes and was also an operational police member finishing with 42 years under her belt. Deb currently works in private practice. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#173
March 26 · 25 min
"A lifetime of service" - part 2
It's not every day I interview someone who's served in both the Royal Australian Airforce and the Royal Australian Navy; Arthur "Artie" Heather has. He spent 20 years in the RAAF and a further three decades in the RAN; his last twenty years in the Naval Reserve. At the same time, he was employed at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Artie's time in the Navy saw him serve on two Special Operation tours in Oberon Class Submarines. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#172
March 12 · 32 min
"A lifetime of service" - part 1
We all recall the first Gulf War, the rescue of British sailor Tony Bullimore in the Southern Ocean, the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race rescue and the disappearance of MH370 Boeing 777. These are some of the major events in Arthur "Artie" Heather's illustrious career. Artie spent 20 years in the Royal Australian Airforce and a further 30 years in the Royal Australian Navy - his last 20 in the Naval Reserve. At the same time, he was employed at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#171
February 26 · 29 min
"Reining in the law"
After nearly 43 years of service, former Victoria Police Sergeant Amanda "Mandy" Crowley has finally hung up the reins. Mandy rode horses from the age of 5; so, after graduating from the Police Academy, it made sense that she join the Mounted Branch. Mandy is the longest serving female member of the Mounted Branch and the first in charge of rider and horse training. She's probably worked more demonstrations than anyone else in Victoria Police, took part in the Atlanta Olympics as part of the Security Team program and even rode horse in the Victoria State Opera's international production of "Carmen". Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#170
February 12 · 29 min
"A sense of calling"
Reverend Dr Drew Mellor has just retired after 6 years with Victoria Police. The former Senior Police Chaplain is highly qualified in the Anglican Diocese having previously been a lead pastor at the Glen Waverly and Deep Creek Anglican Churches. He was the Director of the Centre for Youth and Children's Ministry at Ridley Theological College and worked in the Accident and Emergency Department of Box Hill Hospital. Drew's also worked with Scouts Australia and is a qualified Nurse. He can now sit back and reflect on his many achievements and years of service. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#169
Dec 18, 2025 · 31 min
"The Crime Couch 2025 compilation - the end of season 5"
It's the end of season 5 on The Crime Couch and what a year it has been! This is a compilation of the 22 episodes during 2025. Every interview has been a revealing insight into the lives of men and women "in the job". And many people outside the job. I want to thank everyone who joined me this year on The Crime Couch. It continues to be real pleasure and privilege to hear your stories. A special thank you must go to The Crime Couch's editor Rob Johnson from On Replay. This is the last episode for this year, so have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday! I look forward to you joining me again on The Crime Couch in 2026! Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#168
Dec 4, 2025 · 19 min
"You don't catch crooks in a milk-bar" - part 2
This is the second of a two-part interview with Brian Doherty. Brian retired as an Inspector from Victoria Police. He spent 19 years in the CIB, the Consorting Squad, the Major Crime and Drug Squads; he also did a stint in community policing at Broadmeadows. While some turn to lawn bowls after retirement, Brian certainly doesn't let the grass grow under his feet. He's held managerial roles at the Sandringham Club, the Health Workers Union, Geelong Harness Racing Inc, a tropical reef shipyard in Cairns and the magnificent Collingwood Football Club to name a few. Currently, Brian's halfway through a law degree. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#167
Nov 20, 2025 · 16 min
"You don't catch crooks in a milk bar " - part 1
There's not too many former Victoria Police Inspectors who've been Managers at the elite Sandringham Club, the Health Workers Union, Geelong Harness Racing Inc, a tropical reef shipyard in Cairns and the magnificent Collingwood Football Club. Brian Doherty has. In fact, Brian's also halfway through a law degree. He spent 19 years in the job in the CIB, Consorting Squad, the Major Crime Squad and the Drug Squad. On his first nightshift, Brian had to attend the collapse of the West Gate Bridge. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#166
Nov 6, 2025 · 21 min
"The gentleman cop"
Former Superintendent Geoff Tulloch was known in the job for his honesty, meticulous record-keeping and making a difference. He worked in the Mobile Traffic Section, the Second-Hand Dealers Squad, the Crime Cars and the Training Research Section before finishing as a Law Instructor at the Police Academy. When stationed in Bairnsdale, he was the only motorcycle traffic cop in Gippsland. Geoff proudly rode a 1958 Ariel Square Four motorbike which is currently on display in the Victoria Police Museum! But it's the night where he happened to meet an American President that's really stuck in his memory. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#165
Oct 23, 2025 · 22 min
"Nabbing crooks" - part 2
This is the second of a two-part interview with former Victoria Police Detective Senior Constable Brendan "Finni" Finn about nabbing crooks. First there was the Major Crime Squad, then the Fugitive Squad... both Squads tracked down escapees, crooks, murderers, armed robbers, parolees who breached their parole conditions and anyone who didn't want to be found. They also did extraditions where they travelled interstate and bought crooks home via plane. Finni's left the job now and has many stories about working in the Fugitive Squad which he says - was the best job in the world! Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.
#164
Oct 9, 2025 · 19 min
"Nabbing crooks" - part 1
Catching fugitives like the alleged police murderer Dezi Freeman has always been important in Victoria Police. Finding and nabbing crooks is routine for specialist units like the Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Fugitive Squad and former Detective Senior Constable Brendan Finn aka "Finni" was right in the thick of it. Finni was in the Fugitive Squad which is part of the Crime Department. The Detective Senior Constable tracked down escapees, crooks, murderers, armed robbers, burglars, those who breached parole and anyone who didn't want to be found. This is part 1 of a two-part special featuring Finni. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. Thanks for listening. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find The Crime Couch.

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