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Chasing Ghosts

Chasing Ghosts

NZ Herald

Chasing Ghosts is a NZ Herald true crime series, looking at some of the most notable cases from our past. In the new season, The Puppeteer, David Fisher re-investigates the case of a serial catfisher he exposed in 2011, after discovering there is more to the story.

In the original Chasing Ghosts, Anna Leask looks into the disappearance of Amber-Lee Cruickshank, one of New Zealand's most baffling missing person investigations.
Murder in the Sounds explores the ongoing debate about the disappearances of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, and the arrest of Scott Watson.
Below the Surface unpacks the multiple investigations in the death of Goy Thongsi.
Murder at the Racecourse Hotel takes us back in time to look at one of New Zealand's oldest cold cases, that has gone unsolved for nearly a century.

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Chasing Ghosts - A 50 Year Secret, Uncovered
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12/27/19 • 1 min

School teacher Jennifer Beard disappeared on New Zealand's West Coast while hitchhiking on New Year's Eve 1969. Nearly three weeks later her body was found under a bridge outside the tiny township of Haast.
Now a Herald investigation has uncovered new evidence that could identify her killer.
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Chasing Ghosts - Episode Three: The Widow and the Mistress
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11/17/23 • 30 min

The spotlight falls on Elizabeth Fraser as the investigation continues, but who was she and why would she want to kill her own husband? And who was the mistress that came between this marriage?

Host: Ric Stevens
Audio Editor: Alastair Boyes
Producers: Ethan Sills and Elizabeth Binning

Open Justice is funded through the Public Interest Journalism Fund through NZ on Air.
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Chasing Ghosts - Episode Two: Not In That Lake
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10/25/17 • 31 min

Amber-Lee went missing near a large body of water. It was the obvious place to start the search. But police soon started to wonder whether something more sinister had occurred. WARNING: This podcast contains material that may be distressing for younger listeners.

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Chasing Ghosts - Episode Two: The case against Scott Watson
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12/28/17 • 44 min

Two decades on, two key questions continue to spark fierce debate: Was Scott Watson the mystery man? And were Ben and Olivia dropped at his boat, or a distinctive ketch almost twice the size? WARNING: Occasional use of mild language.

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Chasing Ghosts - Chasing Ghosts - Below the Surface: Coming Soon
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02/16/23 • 1 min

Listen to Part One February 18th, and Part Two February 25th.

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Chasing Ghosts - Episode Four: The Saga of Silver Ring
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11/24/23 • 37 min

Elizabeth Fraser's testimony at the coronial hearing into Donald's death sparks huge interest in Christchurch - but can she be blamed for his death? And how does the success of Donald's horse tie into his murder?

Host: Ric Stevens
Audio Editor: Alastair Boyes
Producers: Ethan Sills and Elizabeth Binning

Open Justice is funded through the Public Interest Journalism Fund through NZ on Air.
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Chasing Ghosts - Episode Six: Bring Her Home
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10/25/17 • 31 min

A quarter of a century has failed to dull the pain of Amber-Lee’s disappearance for her family. Can you help their desperate search for closure? WARNING: This podcast contains strong language and material that may be distressing for younger listeners.

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Chasing Ghosts - Episode 5: Unmasking The Puppeteer
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10/21/24 • 75 min

For the first time in 13 years, David Fisher sits down with Natalia Burgess to talk about her catfishing. While he gains new insight into her life, how she operates her false characters, and her reasons for doing it, something's missing. And then an email out of the blue offers the answers he's been waiting for.

And one victim of Natalia's catfishing reveals the devastating consequences of having these memories resurface.

Suicide and depression help services:

If it is an emergency and you or someone else is at risk, call 111.

For counselling and support:

Youth services:

  • Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234
  • What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
  • Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
  • Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
  • Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call 0800 000 053

For more information and support, talk to your local doctor, hauora, community mental health team, or counselling service.

The Mental Health Foundation has more helplines and service contacts - click here for information

Sexual assault support services:
If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone, contact Safe to Talk confidentially, any time 24/7:

Call 0800 044 334
Text 4334
Email [email protected]
For more information visit safetotalk.nz

If you have been sexually assaulted, remember it's not your fault.

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Chasing Ghosts - Trailer - Murder at the Racecourse Hotel
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11/01/23 • 0 min

The new series of Chasing Ghosts premieres November 4th. New episodes every Saturday in November

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Chasing Ghosts - NZH Presents - Mr Asia: A Forgotten History
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02/18/25 • 2 min

In the 1970s, the Mr Asia drug syndicate was one of the largest sellers of heroin in the world. The group began in New Zealand, with two men at its centre: Marty Johnstone and Terry Clark.

As the syndicate spread around the world, for a few years, they were living the high life. And then, they started killing each other.

In the new season of A Forgotten History, from the New Zealand Herald and Bird of Paradise Productions, John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy revisit the lives and crimes of these two men, their associates, and how their actions changed drug culture in New Zealand.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Chasing Ghosts have?

Chasing Ghosts currently has 28 episodes available.

What topics does Chasing Ghosts cover?

The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Chasing Ghosts?

The episode title 'Episode Three: Ripple effect' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Chasing Ghosts?

The average episode length on Chasing Ghosts is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Chasing Ghosts released?

Episodes of Chasing Ghosts are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Chasing Ghosts?

The first episode of Chasing Ghosts was released on Oct 25, 2017.

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