The Australian‘s new true crime podcast, The Gangster’s Ghost investigates the life of notorious Sydney gangster Stewart John Regan, known as the Magician. Regan was murdered in 1974 at just 29 but this podcast brings he and his story back to life using archival recordings and cutting-edge AI.

Over 10 episodes journalist and podcaster Matt Condon is joined by former police officer Kelly Slater Regan, who also happens to be the Magician’s cousin.

Condon said:

“Five years ago, Kelly Slater Regan asked me to investigate her cousin, Stewart John Regan. The family sought answers about his life, and especially his murder in 1974 in Sydney. This was a case of a family wanting to know the truth about their black sheep after decades of rumours and allegations about Regan. They were prepared for the worst – what if he was an even bigger monster than they’d imagined?

We unearth details about Regan’s life that have never been revealed, and his family talks for the first time. We link Regan to some major crimes and we also examine in great detail his death and who might have murdered him. His death is still an active cold case. In the end, too, this is a story about a family trying to come to terms with having a monster in the family tree, and putting a lot of uncomfortable myths to rest.”

Created by Condon, The Gangster’s Ghost is executive produced by Editorial Director Claire Harvey and produced by Multimedia Editor Lia Tsamoglou, with the episodes and additional content exclusive to subscribers of the The Australian.