{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6846a290f47b55b37a17dfc8/6968cb0b40cb06a2d45f6091?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Real Story of the Postcard Bandit","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6846a290f47b55b37a17dfc8/1775051416101-f88b9198-59b6-427a-ab32-367fe722c89b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This is the definitive deep dive into one of the country’s most infamous true crime stories.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Wayne unpacks the true story of Brendan Abbott, the man forever known as <em>The Postcard Bandit</em>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>From audacious prison escapes and cross country bank robberies to decades spent in solitary confinement, Abbott’s life has captivated, and divided, the nation for more than 30 years.</p><p><br></p><p>Wayne is joined by investigative journalist and author Abe Maddison (also known as Derek Pedley), the writer of <em>Australian Outlaw</em> and one of the few people to have spoken extensively with Abbott himself.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on years of research, personal correspondence, and firsthand prison visits, Abe tells us the definitive story of The Postcard Bandit.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Tiktok @DailyMailCrime</p><p>Email us <a href=\"mailto:thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.uk</a></p><p>Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Presenter: Wayne Flower&nbsp;</p><p>Producer: Sam Morris</p><p>Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham</p><p>Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Crime Desk"}