Shortcut: Remembering Tracey Connelly

Shortcut: Remembering Tracey Connelly

Author: Bravecasting September 29, 2025 Duration: 15:17

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

 

Tracey Connelly was 40 years old when she was murdered in St Kilda in 2013, and despite a $1 million reward, her killer has never been found.

 

While media coverage often centred on her work as a sex worker, she was also a beloved sister, daughter, partner, friend and mother.

 

Her sister Jean shares memories of Tracey and her family's fight for justice.

 

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Jean

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from Nine Entertainment Co. and Paramount Global.

 

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For those drawn to the shadows that linger just beyond the backyard fence, Australian True Crime offers a compelling and often unsettling exploration. Hosted by Meshel Laurie, whose genuine fascination with the genre drives every conversation, this podcast delves into the stories that unfold in the very streets and suburbs we think we know. It moves beyond the headlines to examine the intricate, human details of cases that have shocked the nation. Laurie’s approach is characterised by thorough research and a commitment to presenting multiple perspectives. Each episode is built around interviews with a range of voices, including journalists who have covered the cases, investigators who worked the scenes, and at times, the victim survivors or even perpetrators themselves. This method provides a multi-faceted view, probing the underbelly of Australian communities to uncover the complex realities behind the crime. Listening to this podcast feels like sitting down for a deep, sometimes difficult, but always engrossing discussion about the darker threads woven into the fabric of Australian life. It’s for anyone who understands that true crime is, at its core, about people and place, and that the most mysterious tales are often those closest to home.
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