Shadow of Doubt
The Australian
A mystery that just keeps twisting and turning. Journalist Richard Guilliatt - the reporter who exposed cancer fraudster Belle Gibson - investigates a confounding case, and a family torn apart.
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06/30/23 • 0 min
The Australian's global smash-hit podcast Teacher's Pet returns for Australian audiences on July 1.
You can find it wherever you got this podcast. Just search for "The Teacher's Pet".
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Truth
Shadow of Doubt
06/02/23 • 59 min
Emily's personal involvement with a police officer causes shock, and her grandmother reveals her serious doubts about the case. Medical and legal experts support a judicial review of the case.
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Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.
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Digging Deep
Shadow of Doubt
04/21/23 • 40 min
The case against Martin and Susan Johnson begins in a psychiatric hospital where their daughter Emily undergoes years of counselling. Court records and the testimony of former hospital staff suggest her treatment was deeply flawed.
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Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.
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The Worst Of The Worst
Shadow of Doubt
05/26/23 • 62 min
The Johnsons’ new lawyers decide not to pursue the ‘false memory’ defence at their trial. A jury finds the couple guilty, and Martin Johnson is sentenced to a record 48 years’ jail. Susan Johnson gets 16 years.
To read more on this podcast, head to shadowofdoubt.com.au
Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.
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They Call It Dissociation
Shadow of Doubt
05/19/23 • 45 min
A chance encounter between Susan Johnson and her daughter on a country road leads to a dramatic escalation in the case. The Johnsons run out of money, and lose their lawyers.
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Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.
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Listening In
Shadow of Doubt
05/12/23 • 53 min
Police swoop on the Johnson family home after Emily Johnson accuses her mother of sexual abuse. Telephone surveillance tapes record the family’s reaction.
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Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.
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Away From Reality
Shadow of Doubt
05/05/23 • 55 min
Emily Johnson’s memories of abuse become extraordinarily violent as she suffers “dissociative flashbacks”. Such memories are not always reliable - we hear from other families swept up in allegations of bizarre abuse.
To read more on this podcast, head to shadowofdoubt.com.au
Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.
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Family Secrets
Shadow of Doubt
04/28/23 • 44 min
Martin Johnson is an admired sports coach, but he has a dark secret. When his daughter Emily learns about it, she suddenly begins to remember terrible events from her childhood.
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Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.
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Australia’s Most Evil Dad
Shadow of Doubt
04/14/23 • 49 min
An Australian couple are jailed for the shocking rape and torture of their daughter over 13 years. Yet two of their children insist they are innocent, and no-one noticed the violent abuse. Could this be a grave miscarriage of justice?
To read more on this podcast, head to shadowofdoubt.com.au
Shadow of Doubt is written, researched and presented by Richard Guilliatt. It's produced and edited by multimedia editor, Lia Tsamoglou. Claire Harvey is The Australian's Editorial Director.
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Trailer
Shadow of Doubt
02/17/23 • 2 min
They were branded ‘evil’ – a mother and father convicted of torturing and abusing their daughter as a sex slave.
The father is serving 48 years in jail – the longest sentence in Australian history for child abuse. His wife is serving 16 years. Yet the parents insist they are innocent victims of overzealous police and a mental health system gone haywire.
Investigative journalist Richard Guilliatt explores a spectacular collision of memory, therapy, trauma and conflicting ‘truths’ in this gripping new podcast from The Australian.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Shadow of Doubt have?
Shadow of Doubt currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does Shadow of Doubt cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Shadow of Doubt?
The episode title 'It's back: The Teacher's Pet returns for Australian listeners' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Shadow of Doubt?
The average episode length on Shadow of Doubt is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Shadow of Doubt released?
Episodes of Shadow of Doubt are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Shadow of Doubt?
The first episode of Shadow of Doubt was released on Feb 17, 2023.
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