This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.In 2023, Perth grandmother Donna Nelson unknowingly carried almost 2 kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan after being deceived in a romance scam, and was sentenced to six years in prison.Japanese authorities acknowledged she was manipulated but still held her responsible. Two of her five daughters, Ashlee Charles and Kristal Hilaire, join us to share their mother's story and the complexities of navigating the Japanese legal system.<a href="https://www.mycause.com.au/page/361534/help-us-visit-our-mum-bring-her-home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You can help support Donna Nelson's family by visiting this link.</a>You can follow updates on Donna Nelson's case on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bringdonnahome/profilecard/?igsh=b2xkbGlubWM2Z200" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570031011649&rdid=SoqjqPtKrYwEqExQ&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1DV5afE1J7%2F#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> @BringDonnaHome<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-matters/id1843749587" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts.</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/australian-true-crime/id1217681421" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/863712102397629/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Group here.</a><a href="https://crimestoppers.com.au/#report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.</a>For Support:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lifeline</a> &nbsp;on 13 11 14<a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">13 YARN</a> on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732<a href="https://blueknot.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blue Knot Helpline:</a> 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel LaurieGuests: Ashlee Charles and Kristal HilaireExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:<a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/</a>Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here</a>.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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