Ed Toller scammed nearly $1.8 million from unsuspecting investors—not to fund a lavish life, but to feed a gambling addiction he couldn’t control. In this raw and revealing episode, Ed sits down with Adam Shand to unpack the real cost of compulsive betting, the lies that spiraled out of control, and the prison sentence that changed everything. It’s not just a story about crime—it’s a story about denial, addiction, and redemption in the gambling capital of the world.

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George Xynas, known as the King of Sunshine, shares his harrowing journey from a troubled youth in Melbourne's gangland to a life of redemption. Xynas recounts his early experiences in a crime-ridden environment, the allure of money and power, and the violent realities of street life.

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In this episode of Real Crime, Adam Shand interviews David Cunningham, brother of Anita Cunningham, who went missing in 1972. The conversation delves into the details of Anita's life, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and the ongoing quest for answers. David shares insights into the investigation, the role of police, and the importance of closure for families of missing persons. The discussion highlights new leads, witness accounts, and the impact of police performance on the case, as well as the emotional toll of not having closure.

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Investigative journalist Adam Shand takes listeners into his world of real crime, honed from forty years of covering Australia's biggest law and order stories. These are the firsthand stories of the cops, robbers, and victims who lived them.

Listen to episode 1, Monday, 2nd June.

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