MarieClaire
  • News
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Bridal
  • marie hair
  • Gifts
  • The Edit
  • Discount Codes
MarieClaire
  • News
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Bridal
  • marie hair
  • Gifts
  • The Edit
  • Discount Codes
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. Lifestyle

This Australian True Crime Podcast Is Being Called The Female 'Dirty John'

It's hit number one in the charts - by Isabelle Truman
  • 18 Sep 2019
This Australian True Crime Podcast Is Being Called The Female 'Dirty John'

Last year, it was The Teacher's Pet - a podcast series focused on the disappearance and probable murder of Sydney mother Lyn Dawson - that had everyone hooked. 2019's edition also hails from Down Under, but this time it's focused on a scam artist who's being dubbed the female version of Dirty John (another ridiculously good podcast investigation turned TV show with Eric Bana).

The fourth season of ABC's Unravel podcast, titled Snowball, follows the story of American woman Lezlie Manukian who met Kiwi man Greg Wards when they were both living in London. Shortly after they started dating, Lezlie and Greg moved to Greg's home in New Zealand, before marrying and setting up a business together. But Lezlie soon disappears and leaves a trail of devastation in her wake - Greg's entire family has been scammed and his parents have lost their home and life savings.

Head of radio station Triple J, Ollie Wards, who also happens to be Greg's brother, begins to investigate Lezlie for the podcast, finding that his family were nowhere near the only ones to be scammed by her. In fact, she has victims all over the world, including Hawaii, Brazil, the UK and the US.

Catching a con woman

As more and more stories start unfolding, Ollie travels to meet victims in Hawaii, the US and UK and slowly begins putting the pieces of the puzzle together. He even tracks down Lezlie in California. 

The seven-episode long podcast series is being hailed as Who the Hell is Hamish? meets Dirty John and has already hit number one in Australia.

What are you waiting for? Listen here.

RELATED: The Best True Crime Podcasts You Need To Listen To

Isabelle Truman
Isabelle Truman
Isabelle Truman is a freelance writer based out of London, UK. She specialises in fashion, lifestyle and travel and knows a thing or two (read: everything) about both Meghan Markle and 'Sex and the City'.

Subscribe to Marie Claire-+ save!

Subscribe to marie claire

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to Marie Claire

Subscribe to Marie Claire-+ save!

Subscribe to marie claire

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to Marie Claire

Recommended to you

MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows
Watch 4:43

MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows

{headline}

{headline}

The Most Fascinating Scam Podcasts For Your Next Fix Of Fraudulence

The Most Fascinating Scam Podcasts For Your Next Fix Of Fraudulence

Viral True Crime Podcast ‘The Shrink Next Door’ Is Being Turned Into A Thrilling Series

Viral True Crime Podcast ‘The Shrink Next Door’ Is Being Turned Into A Thrilling Series

The Terrifying True Story Behind Series 'Dr. Death', Based On The Viral True Crime Podcast Of The Same Name

The Terrifying True Story Behind Series 'Dr. Death', Based On The Viral True Crime Podcast Of The Same Name

From The Creators Of 'The Teacher's Pet' Podcast Comes New Podcast Series 'The Night Driver'

From The Creators Of 'The Teacher's Pet' Podcast Comes New Podcast Series 'The Night Driver'

{headline}

{headline}

The Femme Podcasts That Will Feed Your Mind And Soul

The Femme Podcasts That Will Feed Your Mind And Soul

'Ghosthunter' Is The Haunting New Australian True Crime Podcast You Need To Binge Now

'Ghosthunter' Is The Haunting New Australian True Crime Podcast You Need To Binge Now

The Best True Crime Podcasts You Need To Listen To

The Best True Crime Podcasts You Need To Listen To

{headline}

{headline}

If You Loved The Teacher’s Pet, This New Podcast Is For You

If You Loved The Teacher’s Pet, This New Podcast Is For You

'Dirty John's' Daughter Speaks Out About Their Father

'Dirty John's' Daughter Speaks Out About Their Father

All The Key Players You Need To Know In 'The Teacher's Pet'

All The Key Players You Need To Know In 'The Teacher's Pet'

6 Questions We Still Need Answered From 'The Teacher's Pet'

6 Questions We Still Need Answered From 'The Teacher's Pet'

A Melbourne Mother's Unsolved Murder Case Is To Be Reopened

A Melbourne Mother's Unsolved Murder Case Is To Be Reopened

Newly Uncovered Information In The Keli Lane Case Reveals Daughter Might Be Alive

Newly Uncovered Information In The Keli Lane Case Reveals Daughter Might Be Alive

Several Women Have Come Forward To Add New Information To Sydney Cold Case

Several Women Have Come Forward To Add New Information To Sydney Cold Case

MarieClaire
  • About Us
  • Discount Codes
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
MarieClaire Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Discount Codes
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • Beauty Crew
  • Home Beautiful
  • Elle
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • beautyheaven
  • New Idea food
  • New Idea
  • Girlfriend
  • That’s Life
  • Practical Parenting
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Marie Claire

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to Marie Claire-+ save!

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to Marie Claire