Show Notes
Summary: In part one of this two-part series, we delve into the chilling family murders in Adelaide between 1979 and 1983. In this episode we focus on the victims, the MO of the crimes linking them, witnesses and suspected perpetrator/s. We close out this episode on before the turning point in the case. Join us as we uncover the dark secrets behind these brutal crimes and discuss the broader implications of these crimes. Keywords: True Crime, Adelaide Murders, Family Murders, Cold Cases, Australian Crime, Forensic Evidence, Criminal Investigation, Unsolved Crimes, Crime Analysis, Justice System Sources and other links Young Blood: The Story of the Family Murders, by Bob O’Brien Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders, by Debi Marshall Debi Marshall Investigates: Frozen Lies, Documentary, Foxtel.
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Listener discretion is advised. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Celebrations 02:48 Easter Reflections and Family Dynamics 08:51 Artemis 2 Launch and Space Exploration 11:56 The Dish and Australian Contributions to Space 20:52 Merch Update and Listener Engagement 22:04 Introduction to the Family Murders 24:45 Context of Adelaide and Crime Rates 27:40 Overview of the Family Murders 32:43 The First Case: Alan Barnes 39:13 The Tragic Discovery 42:33 Neil Muir's Story 56:04 The Case of Peter Stognaff 01:03:59 Mark Langley's Mysterious Disappearance 01:12:23 Patterns of Violence and Investigation
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