Each season, Secrets We Keep investigates a different Australian secret. CLAREMONT: The Trial (Season 13): The shocking disappearance and murders of three young women in the affluent Perth suburb of Claremont 30 years ago became one of the biggest mysteries in WA history. Any hope of justice in the deaths of Ciara Glennon, Sarah Spiers and Jane Rimmer seemed bleak for two decades, with no sign of a breakthrough. That was until the arrest of Bradley Robert Edwards in 2016, who was subsequently charged with the trio's murders. In this series from our colleagues at The West Australian, you’ll hear the full story, go inside the courtroom for what was dubbed the trial of the century, be taken through all the revelations, allegations and talking points as the court case unfolded. First published to much acclaim in 2019 and 2020, this is Claremont: The Trial Behind the White Line (Season 12): An investigation into Australia’s cocaine binge, Behind the White Line, traces the trail of white powder, from narco to nostrils. The series goes inside a $1 billion shipment, exposing a police turf war between the US DEA, the AFP and WA cops over an audacious sting to outwit a Mexican cartel. With exclusive interviews of high-ranking detectives, undercover operatives, DEA agents and coke users, Behind the White Line, examines the human cost of the world’s glamour drug hosted by investigative journalist Richard Baker. Dezi Freeman: The Hunt (Season 11): Sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman, disappears into the Australian bush after shooting and killing two police officers, triggering a massive nationwide manhunt. This compelling six‑part investigation explores his radicalisation, the extraordinary pursuit culminating in him being discovered in a shipping container, and the lasting impact on the officers and families involved. Hosted by Michael Usher and Cassie Zervos. The Children in the Pictures (Season 10): is an 8 part series hosted by Australian documentary-maker and father of two Akhim Dev, that powerfully examines how child abuse has become endemic online, and what we can all do to fight it. Secrets We Keep: Uncovered (Season 9): takes you inside some of the most important investigations of our time, with our expanding network of journalists and sources from around Australia and beyond. Every week, Uncovered pulls back the curtain on the stories powerful people hoped would stay buried, by speaking directly to those who lived and breathed them. Jailbreak (Season 8): Journalist Tim Elliott details the extraordinary story of Darko Desic, a fugitive who lived for 30 years on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Lone Actor (Season 7): Joey Watson traces the radicalisation trajectory of the Christchurch terrorist, asking the question - did he really act alone? By Any Means (Season 6): An investigation into the modern fertility landscape, confronting complex questions about consent, identity and human rights. Should I Spit? (Season 5): The origin story of the multibillion dollar consumer DNA industry. From police hoping to solve cold murder cases, to one of the most powerful churches in the world, everyone seems to want a piece of what makes you, you. Pray Harder (Season 4): investigative journalist Richard Baker uncovers the unbelievable and compelling true story of Australia’s oldest and most hard line Pentecostal Church, the Geelong Revival Centre. Baghdad Nights (Season 3): Richard Baker takes you inside Australia's biggest corruption scandal, finding out how Australia funded a dictator in the lead up to the Iraq War. Nest of Traitors (Season 2): Joey Watson is pulled into the world of espionage, attempting to track down an Australian spy who turned to work for the enemy during the Cold War. Shame Lies & Family (Season 1): A mystery photo of Amelia Oberhardt’s mum exposes the practice of shotgun marriages, forced adoption, and quiet abortions carried out in Australia until the 1980s.
What this show covers
Claremont trialforensic evidenceJane RimmerBradley Edwardscourt testimonyevidence handlingCiara GlennonYakka workwearGary Hydechain of custodySarah Spierssexual assault casecross-contaminationJane Rimmer and Ciara Glennoncourt procedure
What listeners will find here
Why evidence handling and Yakka workwear matter on day 25 of the Claremont trial
Evidence handling takes center stage as the court examines who dealt with samples from two murdered women. Day 25 focuses on forensic officer Gary Hyde, the path of key exhibits, a hair sample sent to the FBI, and why Yakka workwear has become important to the case.
A compassionate act, a missing victim, and new questions for the prosecution
This episode focuses on trial evidence about a lock of Jane Rimmer’s hair, the search for Sarah Spiers, and testimony about a station wagon linked to Jane Rimmer’s crime scene. The discussion centers on how these details could complicate the case against Bradley Edwards.
A doctor’s testimony brings the 1995 Claremont rape back into sharp focus
This episode follows Day 23 of the Claremont serial killings trial, centred on a doctor’s evidence about the injuries suffered by a 17-year-old raped by Bradley Edwards in 1995. It also digs into the courtroom fight over how forensic samples were collected, stored and whether contamination is plausible.
Day 22 zeroes in on contamination risks in the Claremont trial
The episode examines Day 22 of the Claremont Serial Killings trial, where evidence handling and crime scene practices from the mid-1990s came under scrutiny. Former forensic officer Robert Hemelaar’s testimony raises questions about gloves, bare-handed contact with evidence, and how a key hair sample was collected and sealed.
A half-hour hearing, hidden evidence, and an unusual turn in the Claremont trial
The Claremont trial resumes with a brief hearing that is quickly adjourned over how to shield the public from distressing burial-site evidence. The episode examines the judge’s unusual approach and what it could signal for the rest of the case.
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