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 Corp journalists Patrick Carlyon, senior features writer, and Charlotte Karp, senior reporter, both part of the core team investigating the murder of Rachelle Childs. They unpack the journalistic process behind the podcast, from chasing leads to navigating sensitive interviews, and reflect on the personal toll the case has taken. They also delve into the tangled timeline, the remote and unsettling locations tied to the crime, and the possibility the killer carefully covered their tracks. From a key suspect’s alibi to whispers of bikie involvement, the story is full of twists - and the smallest detail could still matter. With new tips still coming in, they explain why public information remains so critical to the case. New FULL episodes of Dear Rachelle drop every Friday, and there are more episodes of Dear Rachelle out RIGHT NOW! You can enjoy early access to the latest podcast episodes with an eligible digital News Corp Australia subscription by visiting dearrachelle.com.au and subscribing today. It also grants you exclusive access to videos, interactive evidence, behind the scenes and extras. Dear Rachelle is a podcast by True Crime Australia.