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The death of Louisa Ioannidis has been the subject of renewed public attention, thanks to years of persistence and investigative work by our director, Julia Robson. What began as Troubled Waters (a podcast she investigated, wrote, and hosted) has since evolved into a two-part Australian Story documentary broadcast nationally (and Read more
When lawyers take on historic cases – whether involving institutional abuse, civil claims, or long-buried allegations – one thing quickly becomes clear: Finding the facts is hard. Finding the people can feel impossible. That’s where we come in. At Online Investigations Pty Ltd, we specialise in helping legal professionals uncover Read more
Stolen in the Night: Lessons from the Front Line of Asset Recovery Over the years, we’ve worked on all kinds of urgent cases – from stolen trailers and construction machinery to vanishing assets caught in business disputes. While no two investigations are ever identical, some clear lessons have emerged. Here’s Read more
Every so often a photo gets released that captures the attention of both the public and professionals alike. It’s typically grainy, low-res, and surrounded by questions. Who is this person? Where were they? What do they know? Victoria Police recently released a public appeal asking for help to identify a Read more
🎉 Troubled Waters has been shortlisted for the 2025 UK True Crime Awards 🎉 This category recognises individuals and organisations using true crime investigations to drive societal impact, challenge injustice, and support positive systemic change. Our work – particularly in pro bono cold investigations – aims to give voice to Read more
If you’re handling a matter involving events from years ago, you already know how difficult it can be to find the people connected to it. Witnesses disappear. Defendants go off the radar. Beneficiaries move without leaving a trace. In these situations, it’s not just about locating someone. It’s about rebuilding Read more
Leverage our expertise to enhance your capabilities In the world of professional investigations, having access to the right intelligence at the right time can make all the difference. At Online Investigations, we provide specialised investigative support to private investigators, corporate investigation agencies, legal teams, and insurance fraud specialists – both Read more
We are thrilled to announce that Troubled Waters, our true crime investigative podcast, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Podcast category at the Australian Podcast Awards.
Produced in collaboration with Casefile Presents, Troubled Waters delves into the tragic and mysterious death of Louisa Ioannidis, a 24-year-old woman who passed away in 2011 under mysterious circumstances.
We are thrilled to announce that Julia Robson, Director of Online Investigations, has been awarded the Council of International Investigators (CII) Award for International Investigator of the Year.
Online Investigations Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of true crime investigative podcast – Troubled Waters: a Casefile Presents production. Troubled Waters is a 10-part ground-breaking podcast exploring the untold story of Louisa Ioannidis’ tragic and mysterious death in 2011. Louisa Ioannidis was only 24. Beautiful, courageous, and vulnerable, Read more