On many occasions during the course of this shows life I have said on many occasions that I strongly believe we are all just one stupid decision away from potentially ruining our lives, that is especially true when we are young.I made many poor decisions as a youngster, decisions that I look back on today and just thank my luck stars that they didn't go south.Of course, some of us make poorer decisions than others, my decisions were made based on stupid judgments, usually fueled by alcohol, Chris Willars decision was based on a warped sense of family loyalty, wanting to belong and an underpinning anger.Today Christopher Willars or 'life', as he's known to his friends, is a free man a changed man and a principal at a school.So how did he go from looking down the barrel of 144 years in prison to where he is today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On many occasions during the course of this shows life I have said on many occasions that I strongly believe we are all just one stupid decision away from potentially ruining our lives, that is especially true when we are young.I made many poor decisions as a youngster, decisions that I look back on today and just thank my luck stars that they didn't go south.Of course, some of us make poorer decisions than others, my decisions were made based on stupid judgments, usually fueled by alcohol, Chris Willars decision was based on a warped sense of family loyalty, wanting to belong and an underpinning anger.Today Christopher Willars or 'life', as he's known to his friends, is a free man a changed man and a principal at a school.So how did he go from looking down the barrel of 144 years in prison to where he is today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In November of 1986 a man named Scott Macklam was fatally shot in the car park of a community college in Port Huron Michigan.Fred Freeman who now goes by Temujin Kensu who was over 400 miles away in Escanaba was subsequently arrested, tried and found guilty of the crime and remains in prison almost 37 years later.No one saw the shooting that Temujin is convicted of committing. Instead, two men testified to seeing a stranger who possibly resembled Temujin at some point before or after the shooting. One of the witnesses was hypnotized before he testified.No less than nine unimpeached neutral alibi witnesses testified to at trial, that Temujin was over 400 miles away at the time of this crime. The prosecution countered by suggesting that Temujin theoretically could have chartered a plane to go commit the murder and return in time to be seen by his alibi witnesses.The biggest issue with that is the prosecution never offered any actual evidence to support this theory.This is the insane story of Fred Freeman as told by him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russell Manser served 23-years behind bars in Northern Territory, Queensland and NSW prisons and made a name as one of Australia's most notorious criminals before leaving a life of crime behind and starting a charity that would offer support to victims of physical, emotional and sexual abuse at the hands of institutions, as they seek justice.Russell grew up in Western Sydney, for him, bank robbers who came from his area were people he looked up to, men who coming home from prison were so often greeted like hero's. Russell didn't come from a broken home, in fact he came from a very law abiding household where upholding the family name was important. Unfortunately Russell's life was taking a different direction.This is the story of former Australian Bank Robber Russell Manser, as told by him.You can hear Russell's podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another month and another podcast suggestion! One of the most frequent questions we get in our OMR Facebook group is, 'What can we listen to while we wait for the next ep of OMR?'Recently I was invited onto a great show called Loose Units to talk all things OMR. The show is hosted by father and son duo, John and Paul. It's a great show where they explore some very interesting crimes. Check it out wherever you listen to OMR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey OMR family! so one question I see pop up from time to time in the One Minute Remaining Facebook group is "What can I listen too while I wait for the next episode of OMR to drop?".The world of independent podcasting means shows like mine don't have massive marketing budgets to promote them so we rely on word of mouth and the help of other shows to introduce us to their audiences. So from time to time I want to use my platform to introduce you to a show I think you might like. Inside the Tribe is an original true crime podcast that goes inside a sinister cult called the Twelve Tribes, a Christian fundamentalist sect with communities around the world, including in Australia. It tells the story of Marc and Rose, an idealistic young Sydney couple who unwittingly joined the Tribes in 1996, looking for a life of peace, harmony and communal living. But before long, Mark and Rose and their two young children find themselves in a world of bizarre rituals and extreme beliefs, under the influence of a charismatic leader. They are made virtual slaves, their family shuffled around the world to prevent them from escaping. So who are the 12 Tribes, and how their leader managed to build a global following , unchecked for 50 years?Listen to inside the tribe by Tim Elliot and Camille Bianchi here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While you wait for the next episode of One Minute Remaining to drop, we thought we'd bring you an episode from our friends at Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb.Two extended families continue to pay a heavy price for turning a blind eye to the disfunction in one household. A mother joins us to talk about the lead up to her child becoming a killer, and the aftermath so many people must live with for the rest of their lives. If you are in immediate danger in Australia, call 000.There is help if you are experiencing family violence or coercive control. You can call 1800 RESPECT 24/7 on 1800 737 732, or visit their website here. You can also call Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14. Join the OMR Family and help support the show in a way that suits you, plus get bonus content, all the links are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive. Emily Webb is a true crime author. And together with expert interviews with writers, victims, investigators and perpetrators, they probe the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncover the darkness at the heart of Australian life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.