Nark
RNZDarcy Te Hira died in 1985 after being bashed in Mt Eden Prison. Fellow inmate Ross Appelgren was convicted of the crime. But was the evidence dodgy? After all, it was supplied by narks.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||
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You've reached the final episode of Nark, but it's far from the end of the story. Mike Wesley-Smith looks at all the pieces uncovered during his investigation, all the bits still missing and discovers the hopes Suzanne Young and Julie Appelgren hold ... more
For years after the trials of Ross Appelgren, Ernie* had lived a quiet and crime-free life in Australia. But his domestic bliss didn’t last and the fallout resulted in a trans-Tasman diplomatic row. In this episode, Ernie* answers some of Mike’s ling... more
Five years after the death of Darcy Te Hira, two prison guards are quietly minding their own business when an inmate drops a bombshell. A confession that puts Ross Appelgren’s guilty verdict back in question.
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Mike Wesley-Smith puts Ross Appelgren’s claims of innocence under the microscope in this episode. While much of what Mike’s uncovered so far puts question marks over Ross’ guilt, there are bits of the story that point to him being the killer.
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Great podcast, gripping, well made and well voiced including the AI voice - it’s not off putting or out of place like the other reviewer states especially considering the other voice actors used.
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New Zealand2 months ago - Alex
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United Kingdom2 months ago - Listen to this.
Great yarn, Aotearoa podcasting above its weight. Listen!
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Australia3 months ago - Unethical use of AI
The use of AI voice synthesis is completely unnecessary and ruined the flow and authenticity of the podcast. Use a voice actor, people matter.
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Apple Podcasts | #71 |  Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #76 | United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #187 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #49 | New Zealand/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Ireland/True Crime |
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What is Nark about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The narrative centers around the wrongful conviction of Ross Appelgren in the 1985 murder of fellow inmate Darcy Te Hira at Mt Eden Prison, unraveling the mysterious circumstances and dubious evidence surrounding the case. Through interviews with ex-inmates, lawyers, witnesses, and journalists, the exploration lays bare the complexities of the justice system, including potential misconduct, witness coercion, and the emotional toll of wrongful convictions on those involved. Each episode meticulously recounts various angles of the investigation, shedding light on the intricacies of the legal processes, while also raising questions about the reliability of witness testimonies in high-stakes criminal cases, making it a compelling listen for tru... more
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Recent guests on Nark include:
1. Ellen Hall
2. Julie Appelgren
3. Fiki Taito
4. Hone Haraki
5. Bob Hesketh
6. Claire Parker
7. Suzanne Young
8. Keith Davies
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