Troubled Waters
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Troubled Waters is Casefile Presents' methodical take on the baffling disappearance of Paddy Moriarty from Larrimah — the same case as the ABC's Lost in Larrimah, but with Casefile's signature fact-first rigour. Worth a listen whether you know the case or not, though completists may want both."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
Casefile Presents' investigation into the December 2017 disappearance of Paddy Moriarty, a 70-year-old Irish-born man who vanished from Larrimah — a remote Northern Territory settlement with barely a dozen permanent residents — along with his dog. With no body found and no charges ever laid, the tiny community became the only suspect pool.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — start from the beginning
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Troubled Waters
What is Troubled Waters about?
Casefile Presents' investigation into the December 2017 disappearance of Paddy Moriarty, a 70-year-old Irish-born man who vanished from Larrimah — a remote Northern Territory settlement with barely a dozen permanent residents — along with his dog. With no body found and no charges ever laid, the tiny community became the only suspect pool.
Is Troubled Waters worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want Casefile's take on one of Australia's strangest disappearances". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. A man vanishes from a remote Northern Territory settlement of barely a dozen residents — Casefile Presents investigates who killed Paddy Moriarty and why no one has ever been charged.
Who is Troubled Waters for?
Troubled Waters is ideal for: Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture.
What is the best episode of Troubled Waters to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — start from the beginning. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Troubled Waters?
Troubled Waters is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Troubled Waters?
If you enjoy Troubled Waters, you might also like: Australian True Crime, Casefile True Crime, Lost in Larrimah, White Devil. See our full "Podcasts Like Troubled Waters" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Methodical; serious; fact-focused; sombre
- Episode length
- 30-40 min
- Episodes
- 4-6 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- Australia
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