A 12-part documentary podcast about the notorious free-love commune, Centrepoint. There are crimes. But this isn’t a whodunnit. It’s a whydunnit. Podcasts like this one take a lot of time and resources to create. To help cover some of that cost, you will hear some ads during this episode. For an ad-free experience go to listen.stuff.co.nz/truecrime to get access to this and three other Stuff True Crime podcasts ad-free, for about the price of a cup of coffee… and you’ll be helping us make more great podcasts, like this one.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 22 hours 39 minutes
episode 10: 10: The Writing on the Wall
Centrepoint’s guru is in prison, but the pressure on young people for sex hasn’t stopped. Only now, it’s not just the girls. Barri finally understands she’s been in a cult – but will she ever be free? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
episode 10: 10: The Writing on the Wall
Centrepoint's guru is in prison, but the pressure on young people for sex hasn't stopped. Only now, it's not just the girls. Barri...
episode 9: 09: That Feeling of Helplessness
After a major police raid, the public finally learns the full horror of what’s been happening at Centrepoint. Barri reaches breaking point. (TW: This episode contains descriptions of sexual abuse.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
episode 9: 09: That Feeling of Helplessness
After a major police raid, the public finally learns the full horror of what's been happening at Centrepoint. Barri reaches breaking...
episode 8: 08: Lying without Lying
Ray is back on the Centrepoint case and he’s determined to arrest Bert. The community hatches a plan to cover up for their guru. Barri tries to make Bert see sense – but is it too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
episode 8: 08: Lying without Lying
Ray is back on the Centrepoint case and he's determined to arrest Bert. The community hatches a plan to cover up for their guru. Barri...
episode 7: 07: Cherished Ideas
Barri finds the answer she’s been seeking but what will she do? Nate tries to raise the alarm about a new arrival. And a humiliated Bert tries chemical assistance to regain the love of his followers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
episode 7: 07: Cherished Ideas
Barri finds the answer she's been seeking but what will she do? Nate tries to raise the alarm about a new arrival. And a humiliated...
episode 6: 06: The Centrepoint Kids
It’s the 1980s, and Centrepoint’s on a roll. Bert is investing in the booming stock market; and the head-count keeps rising. But some of the new arrivals at the commune have wild stories to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
episode 6: 06: The Centrepoint Kids
It's the 1980s, and Centrepoint's on a roll. Bert is investing in the booming stock market; and the head-count keeps rising. But some...