News Corp Australia’s true crime podcast Dear Rachelle has won Gold at New York’s prestigious Signal Awards overnight for its investigation into an unsolved murder.

Dear Rachelle was awarded the top honour in the True Crime Show category at the awards, which recognise the most meaningful and unprecedented audio projects being made today.

Other winners included podcasts from Universal Pictures, Michelle Obama, CNN and Travis Kelce.

Dear Rachelle is focused on the mysterious murder of Rachelle Childs, a 23-year-old woman from Bargo, south-west of Sydney, who disappeared after work in June 2001.

News Corp Network National Editor and Executive Editor of Dear Rachelle Sarah Blake (pictured above) said: “For Dear Rachelle to be recognised on a global stage is a true honour for the team who brought Rachelle’s story to life. All credit goes to Ashlea Hansen, whose determined journalism and impactful storytelling continues to draw new audiences to Dear Rachelle.”

“We also thank Rachelle’s family and friends, including her sister Kristy and mother Anne, for sharing her story with us. We’ll continue working with them to find all of the answers to what happened to Rachelle.”

The investigation has captivated listeners globally, topping the Apple and Spotify charts for months and generating more than 4.5 million downloads to date.

The Signal Award win comes just weeks after Dear Rachelle was awarded Investigation of the Year at the 2025 News Awards.