When it comes to unforeseen deaths involving violent crimes, accidents and suicides, you might be shocked to know that the burden of cleaning up the scene is often left to the loved ones of the deceased. Not only can this be deeply traumatic, but it also presents all kinds of health hazards. Instead, the work is typically outsourced to professionals.  Ben Giles is the managing director of Ultima Environmental, a biohazard cleaning company specialising in trauma and crime scene cleanups...

In 2011, Loren O’Keeffe’s 24-year-old brother Daniel disappeared from their family home in Victoria, Australia. Loren says the search for her brother gave her purpose. In 2013, she founded the Missing Persons Advocacy Network (known as MPAN), now known as The Missed Foundation. Loren offers insight into her personal experience with missingness and explains why it's important to reframe Missing Persons as a Public Health Issue. Links: instagram.com/missedaus missed.org.au

Flavio Andrade and Mark Sutton got involved with gangs at a young age. Flavio is Mexican, and Mark is African American. Technically, the two should be rivals. But when a 10-year-old Pasadena boy became the victim of a gang-related shooting, Mark and Flavio joined forces to prevent further gang-related violence while maintaining their street credibility. They join me today for a conversation about transforming the narrative of collaboration and unity. Links: instagram.com/ogbigpreach

Flavio Andrade and Mark Sutton got involved with gangs at a young age. Flavio is Mexican and Mark is African American. Technically, the two should be rivals. But when a 10-year-old Pasadena boy became the victim of a gang-related shooting, Mark and Flavio joined forces to prevent further gang-related violence while maintaining their street credibility. They join me today for a conversation about transforming the narrative of collaboration and unity. Links instagram.com/ogbigpreach

In the small Los Angeles city of Pasadena, the Bloods expanded to form the Pasadena Denver Lane Bloods, which became one of the largest blood gangs in California. Mark Anthony Sutton, aka “Big Preach”, was one of the founding members. He was eventually incarcerated for 26 years for a gang-related homicide.  He is now the Co-Founder and Director of the Partners Building Community Groups Project, a grassroots movement working towards disrupting and preventing gang violence. Mark’s story is raw...

In 2004, 18-year-old college student Brittany Phillips was tragically raped and murdered in her Oaklahoma apartment. To this day, the case remains unsolved. Brittany’s mother, Dr Maggie Zingman, is a trauma psychologist who has dedicated almost two decades to helping catch her daughter's killer. Maggie shares the incredible story of her fight for justice as she keeps Brittany’s legacy alive. Links:  brittanyphillipsmurder.net facebook.com/mom.missing.brittany

What price do whistleblowers really pay for uncovering the truth? Former US soldier Justin Watt has first-hand experience. Covered in episode 78 of Casefile, the Janabi Family Case occurred in 2006, during the height of the Iraq War, when a local family was killed in their home south of Baghdad. While the crimes were initially thought to be carried out by local insurgents, the reality was even more shocking. When Justin Watt discovered who was really responsible, he risked everything to...

In 2021, I sat down and had a series of hour-long phone calls with the anonymous host of Casefile, or “Casey,” as he’s been dubbed by fans of the show. At the time, Casey was recovering from an unexplained medical issue. Our chats reminded me of the power of real and raw conversations, and it paved the way for ‘Unfiltered,’ the new Casefile Presents podcast where guests from all walks of life join me for a conversation about justice and transformation.  In our first episode and his...

Hello, From the Files listeners. This is just a quick message to let you know that in a few weeks’ time, brand new episodes will start appearing on this feed under a new show name: Unfiltered. Unfiltered has been in the works for a long time now. It’s inspired by what I believe was the best part of From the Files: the in-depth chat with a different guest in every episode. Unfiltered will be hosted by Raquel O’Brien, whose podcast, Silent Waves, was the first released on the Casefile Presents...

Ever imagined what it would be like to fake your own death and start all over again? You wouldn't be the first. There's a name for it: Pseudocide.Pseudocide is also the name of a new Spotify exclusive from Casefile Presents. In this series, nothing is quite as it seems. Shadowy Russian operatives threaten the life of a dissident, a blood-soaked car is found abandoned at curbside, and a bomb explodes in a quiet Sydney suburb. Prankster clashes with a conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones, a...

The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron delves deep into the murder of Beth Barnard and the disappearance of Vivienne Cameron, as previously covered on episode 80 of Casefile.  Join us and true crime author Vikki Petraitis as we take you back to Phillip Island to understand - what really happened that night.....and where is Vivienne? Listen here: https://phillipislandpodcast.com (https://phillipislandpodcast.com/)

What’s Missing is a brand new 10-part series from Casefile Presents that explores the wide-reaching, devastating impacts that occur when someone disappears without a trace. Hosted by Loren O’Keeffe, the founder and CEO of the Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN), the series features candid interviews with family members and loved ones of missing Australians, going beyond the headlines to provide a deep, unflinching insight into their searches and struggles. 

The host talks with Justin Watt, an American soldier stationed in Iraq at the time of the Janabi family slaying, as covered in episode 78 of Casefile. Months after the murders, a sergeant confided that one of their fellow soldiers was responsible for the brutal crime. Justin put his friendships, career, and even his life at risk by conducting his own covert investigation into the matter. He discovered several other soldiers were involved to varying degrees, and made the difficult decision to...

The host talks with Gary Tippet, a journalist and author whose illustrious career spans over four decades. Gary has received multiple awards for his work, including a Walkley, Australia’s top journalism honour, and has co-authored two true crime books... Credits: Gary Tippet - special guest Anonymous Host - research, narration Erin Munro - research, writing Milly Raso - research, writing Elsha McGill - research, writing Mike Migas - production, scoring Paulina Szymanska -...

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The host talks with David Videcette, a retired Scotland Yard detective turned crime writer and freelance investigator who has spent the past three years investigating the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh... Credits: David Videcette - special guest Anonymous Host - research, narration Erin Munro - research, writing Milly Raso - research, writing Elsha McGill - research, writing Mike Migas - production, scoring Paulina Szymanska - design Sponsors: Candid Aligners (https://www.candidco.com/files)...

The host talks with Vikki Petraitis, a bestselling author who has written over a dozen true crime books, covering several cases featured on Casefile... Credits: Vikki Petraitis - special guest Anonymous Host - research, narration Erin Munro - research, writing Milly Raso - research, writing Elsha McGill - research, writing Mike Migas - production, scoring Paulina Szymanska - design Sponsors: Your Super (https://yoursuper.com/) – Get 15% off your order with promo code 'FILES' SimpliSafe...

The host talks with Stuart Mullins, an Australian researcher who has been investigating the 1966 disappearance of the Beaumont Children for over a decade... Credits: Stuart Mullins – special guest Anonymous Host - research, narration Erin Munro - research, writing Milly Raso - research, writing Elsha McGill - research, writing Mike Migas - production, scoring Paulina Szymanska – design Sponsors: SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/files) – Protect your home and your family today. Free...

The host talks with the legal affairs editor for The West Australian newspaper, Tim Clarke. Tim’s journalism career spans more than two decades... Credits: Tim Clarke – special guest Anonymous Host - research, narration Erin Munro - research, writing Milly Raso - research, writing Elsha McGill - research, writing Mike Migas - production, scoring Paulina Szymanska – design For all credits and sources please visit fromthefiles.com/the-claremont-killer-with-tim-clarke...

The host talks with former lawyer turned investigative journalist and Dark Web expert, Eileen Ormsby, who also writes for Casefile... Credits: Anonymous Host – narrator Mike Migas – producer Bonnie Robinson – associate producer with special guest Eileen Ormsby For all credits and sources please visit fromthefiles.com/dark-web-murder-for-hire-with-eileen-ormsby (https://fromthefiles.com/dark-web-murder-for-hire-with-eileen-ormsby/)

From the Files is a companion podcast for Casefile. In addition to covering breaking news updates and developments on cases previously covered by Casefile, episodes may focus on a specific episode from our back catalogue and include guest interviews to delve deeper into those crimes, investigations, and prosecutions. Episode 1 will be released early July.