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A young woman murdered. A crime shrouded in secrecy. A killer who walked away.
Who killed Rachelle Childs?
Innocent people, silenced by fear for decades, are breaking their silence. For Rachelle.
For more than two decades, her family and friends have fought for answers.
They believe her case is solvable. They believe her killer is still alive.
For decades, they’ve suffered while police let the trail grow cold.
Now Rachelle’s younger sister Kristy has teamed up with a crew of investigative experts, to re-open the case with the aim of bringing about justice.
Dear Rachelle is hosted and investigated by journalist Ashlea Hansen, who teams up with retired detective and renowned cold case specialist Damian Loone.
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Dear Rachelle is a podcast by True Crime Australia.
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S1 Investigation Update | 9 – The lawyer behind the podcast
Meet the lawyer guiding the Dear Rachelle team through the legal challenges of Rachelle Childs’ cold case. In this bonus episode, host Ashlea Hansen speaks to Justin Quill, a partner at Thomson Geer…
S1 Investigation Update | 8 – What Kevin Correll’s death means for the case
The key suspect in Rachelle Childs’ murder has died, what does this mean for the investigation? In this bonus episode, host Ashlea Hansen is joined by senior features writer Patrick Carlyon and…
S1 Investigation Update | 7 – Kevin Correll found dead in Thailand
Key murder suspect Kevin Steven Correll has died in Thailand. In this breaking-news bonus episode, host Ashlea Hansen unpacks everything we know so far - from the raw, emotional reactions of…
S1E15 The paperboy | 15
Could a police notebook from 2001 hold the key to Rachelle's murder? New evidence and forgotten witnesses emerge and Rachelle’s family share emotional tributes, underscoring their relentless pursuit…
S1E14 My father Kevin Part 2 | 14
The most dangerous thing Rachelle could have done is reject him. That's the belief of Jazz, the daughter of a key suspect in the murder of Rachelle Childs. “If Rachelle had rejected him or mocked…
S1E13 My father Kevin Part 1 | 13
Jazz wants her father Kevin to confess to murder. Her father is Kevin Steven Correll, the key suspect in the murder of Rachelle Childs. By coming forward, Jazz hopes Kevin can finally offer…
S1E12 A sister's promise | 12
Kristy Childs’ words to her dying father Graham echo through the years. “I remember one of the last things I said to him was, I'll find him.” Graham, who died of brain cancer during the pandemic,…
S1E11 Carriage of secrets | 11
What happens in the train carriage, stays in the carriage. A confrontation escalates the investigation. An old friend speaks in defence of Kevin Correll, and tells us what he’s up to now. Dear…
S1E10 Investigation Update | 6 - Eyewitnesses, tips and new leads
Who else spoke to Rachelle on the day she went missing? The Dear Rachelle investigation has been overwhelmed by the number of listeners who have come forward with new information since we launched.…
S1E10 Greasy alibi | 10
It's time to explore the alibi of key suspect Kevin Steven Correll, from June 7, 2001 - the night Rachelle Childs died. 1983: A policeman recalls arresting Kevin Correll (then known as Kevin…
S1E9 Investigation Update | 5 - Journalists on the case
Go behind the headlines of an unsolved murder that continues to raise questions - in this bonus episode with the journalists working to uncover the truth. Host Ashlea Hansen is joined by fellow News…
S1E9 My husband Kevin | 9
Elise says she lived with a man who had many sides. A charming, romantic, funny husband, who would turn into a controlling, stonewalling, cruel stranger at the flip of a switch. Then there were the…
S1E8 Investigation Update | 4 - Your questions answered, from forensics to the killer's possible motivation
Host Ashlea Hansen puts your questions to retired NSW detective and cold case expert Damian Loone, alongside Rachelle's sister Kristy. After a flood of messages from listeners, they respond directly…
S1E8 What lies beneath | 8
Rachelle Childs has been dead five years when new evidence leads authorities to exhume and re-examine her body. Her family consents, but otherwise the exhumation remains secret until a key POI is…
S1E7 Investigation Update | 3 - Hidden clippings and police response
A key witness comes forward with a disturbing discovery, in this third update episode of Dear Rachelle. Host Ashlea Hansen is joined by Rachelle’s sister Kristy, her mum Anne, close friend Mindy and…
S1E7 Prince Charming | 7
First it's the thrill of singles mingles nights, champagne, prawns and flowers. Then, in an instant, the switch is flicked. The pleading turns nasty. The menacing phone calls start. Sometimes…
S1E6 The classifieds predator | 6
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, which may be distressing to some listeners. Two sexually motivated attacks. Two women preyed upon in their own homes. Two acquittals. …
S1E5 The driver’s seat | 5
“What happened and why did it happen? Those two things will tell you about the person who did it.” FBI-trained criminal profiler and former NSW police Detective Sergeant Kris Illingsworth takes Ash…
S1E4 Investigation Update | 2 - New leads from the petrol cap and CCTV?
New forensic leads emerge in this second update episode of Dear Rachelle. Police enhance CCTV from the night Rachelle was murdered and send a new item for forensic testing, plus more people ink the…
S1E4 Killer at a funeral | 4
As mourners gather to farewell the girl next door who just happened to love fast cars, detectives keep a close eye on the guest list. Was Rachelle’s murderer there among them? Investigating the men…
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Dear Rachelle has published 25 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in News, True Crime.
Dear Rachelle is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 36m.
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