New True Crime Podcast Exposes Predictable Pathways of Australia's Most Dangerous Offenders
A gripping new true crime podcast from 7NEWS is set to fundamentally reshape how Australians understand the nation's most dangerous criminals. Kiss & Kill launches this Sunday at 6pm, delving into chilling behavioral patterns that were hiding in plain sight during a series of murders that shocked the entire country.
Award-Winning Journalist Leads Investigation
The podcast represents the latest deep-dive investigation from 7NEWS Investigations Editor Alison Sandy, the acclaimed journalist behind hit true-crime series including The Lady Vanishes, The Truth About Amy, and Shot in the Dark. These previous works have established new benchmarks for investigative storytelling across Australia, and Kiss & Kill promises to continue this tradition of excellence.
Examining Australia's Most Infamous Cases
Over ten compelling episodes, Kiss & Kill meticulously lays bare how some of Australia's most notorious "killer narcissists" followed strikingly predictable pathways to murder. The series examines cases including Gerard Baden-Clay, Louis Mahony, Tyrone Thompson, Anthony Eriksen, Charles Evans, and Borce Ristevski, revealing how their patterns emerged long before the term "coercive control" entered widespread public understanding.
Expert Insights on Domestic Violence Crisis
As governments nationwide grapple with escalating domestic violence homicides, Kiss & Kill brings crucial perspectives from leading criminologists, forensic psychiatrists, legal experts, and investigators. The podcast reveals how early warning signs were consistently missed, how patterns of coercive control systematically escalated, and how today's laws could have radically altered each tragic outcome.
The investigation explores why more women than ever are being killed by their partners and examines whether current strategies are effectively addressing this national crisis. The team investigates what additional measures need implementation to protect vulnerable individuals across Australian communities.
Behind the Scenes of Ongoing Cases
"This series exposes what wasn't understood at the time: that these offenders followed highly predictable behavioral patterns," Alison Sandy explained. "We reveal the real-time work happening behind the scenes as some of the country's most notorious killer narcissists, including Gerard Baden-Clay and Borce Ristevski, edge closer to potential release next year."
Multimedia Rollout Across Seven Platforms
Kiss & Kill will roll out across Seven's comprehensive suite of broadcast, digital, and audio platforms. New episodes will premiere weekly on 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus as vodcasts, while LiSTNR will carry the podcast version. Each week, a special report will air on 7NEWS at 6pm, with extended coverage and analysis available on 7NEWS.com.au, delivering gripping investigative journalism wherever Australians watch, read, or listen.
Contributing to National Conversation
Seven's Director of News and Current Affairs Ray Kuka emphasized the podcast's significance: "Kiss & Kill is a rare, in-depth examination of some of Australia's most dangerous offenders. Our team have exposed patterns of behavior that went unrecognized at the time—insights that are now vital as several of these killer narcissists move toward possible release."
"By combining our investigative resources with a nationwide multimedia rollout, we're bringing essential stories to audiences everywhere, and contributing meaningfully to a national conversation that cannot wait," Kuka added. The podcast represents a major commitment to public interest journalism at a critical moment for understanding and preventing violent crime in Australia.
