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Motive & Method

Motive & Method

By: Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro
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Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

2026 Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson Munro
True Crime
Episodes
  • Outback Murder Highway - Coming Soon...
    Apr 16 2026

    One Australian highway - 11 people missing or murdered.
    In this special series, criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro and forensic criminologist, Dr Xanthe Weston are unpacking four major cases under investigation in the exclusive new television documentary series Outback Murder Highway.
    In each episode, Tim & Xanthe are joined by investigative journalist Amelia Oberhardt to dissect the history of these unsolved cases along Australia's notorious Flinders Highway, and the new developments revealed in the documentary series.
    Plus, we'll be releasing bonus extended interviews from the documentary series.
    Launching April 23.

    Watch Outback Murder Highway every Wednesday night from April 22 - May 13 at 8.30pm on Channel 9 or catch up anytime on 9Now.

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    2 mins
  • TED BUNDY BONUS EPISODE: DNA Breakthrough In Serial Killer Case
    Apr 8 2026

    Breaking news on notorious serial killer Ted Bundy decades after his execution - A DNA breakthrough has linked Ted Bundy to another cold case murder, proving his story may not be as closed as once believed. In this bonus episode, Xanthe and Tim unpack the breakthrough and what it reveals about the enduring power of forensic science. Also, how rapid advances in DNA technology are cracking long-cold cases here in Australia and driving fresh arrests. From infamous killers to unknown offenders, this episode explores how science is reshaping investigations and what secrets might still be waiting to surface.

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    34 mins
  • Catching Peter Foster & Finding A Missing Baby: Ken Gamble (Part 2)
    Apr 7 2026

    A dramatic arrest on a Queensland beach and a years-long search for a missing baby - it’s not all cybercrime for private investigator Ken Gamble! In part two of our conversation, Ken takes us inside his pursuit of Australia’s most notorious conman, Peter Foster. Plus, how he got dragged into a major case of a missing baby in the United States - and unravelled the mother's conflicting claims of murder and adoption.

    You can watch our full video episodes on Youtube - click here!

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    21 mins
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