Sleuthed – Crimes That Haunt Us

Step into the shadows with Amanda Howard and James Phelps – two true crime experts exploring the darkest corners of Australia’s criminal past.

From the blood-soaked soil of Belanglo State Forest to ghost infested prison cells, these stories aren’t just unsettling – they’re unresolved.

In this true crime double bill, Amanda Howard – “The Serial Killer Whisperer” – explores the chilling legacy of Belanglo State Forest, a place stained by some of the nation’s darkest chapters. From the infamous crimes of Ivan Milat to lesser-known but equally horrifying events, Amanda reveals and explores the crimes and why this forest continues to haunt the Australian psyche.

Then, James Phelps, bestselling author and investigative journalist, takes you deeper into the unknown, unearthing cases where true crime and the paranormal collide – haunted prisons, cursed crime scenes, and stories too strange to explain. Perfectly timed for Halloween, this evening is for those who love the sinister and spookier side of storytelling – where fact meets folklore and some crimes refuse to be forgotten.

Perfectly timed for Halloween, this event is for those who love the sinister and spookier side of storytelling.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:

AMANDA HOWARD is a criminologist, true crime author, ction writer, museum owner, serial killer expert and TV personality. Her writing experience is based on her studies in criminology and psychology. She has written twenty-six books on a wide range of true crime cases. She has also interviewed some of the world’s most heinous serial killers over more than two decades and has collected a vast pool of information on various types of killers, their motives and rituals. Amanda has appeared in many critically acclaimed international documentaries regarding famous serial killers, including Jack the Ripper, The Backpacker Killer, David Birnie as well as acted as a criminal consultant on many more. Amanda can now be heard regularly on her podcast Monsters Who Murder: Serial Killer Confessions with co-host Robert McKnight and she also owns a travelling museum exhibition called Memento Mori Death Museum.

JAMES PHELPS is an award-winning journalist and acclaimed author known for his bestselling true-crime prison series, which delves into the gritty and captivating lives of Australia’s most notorious inmates and the histories of the nation’s most infamous prisons. He is the author of eleven books, including Australian Heist, Australian Code Breakers, and the Riley Jax crime thriller, Inside Man. Phelps is also an award-nominated biographer, having worked with Dick Johnson, Johnathan Thurston and Curtis McGrath on their memoirs. With a background in sports and crime reporting for major publications, his Phelps’s meticulous research and vivid storytelling have cemented his reputation as one of Australia’s most compelling contemporary writers.