Australian Murder

The first miniseries, The Beast Must Die, about a 1955 axe murder, releases from Monday. Be sure to follow to get every episode.Australian Murder is the new true-crime podcast for anyone who loves their mysteries and their histories.We’re shining new light on old and cold cases, turning up fresh clues and making connections that no-one has ever made before.From Michael Adams, the creator of the Forgotten Australia podcast and author of the acclaimed true crime books Hanging Ned Kelly, The Murder Squad and They'll Never Hold Me.Find Forgotten Australia wherever you get your podcasts.The books are available here:They’ll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

Australia was appalled when a bloody axe murder was committed in Canberra in the winter of 1955. This prologue sets that suburban crime scene, explains Australian Murder's approach to true crime history, and reveals which forgotten files are being used to make this miniseries.**Please note: this miniseries chronicles violent criminal acts, including murder, rape, paedophilia and domestic violence.There are also sequences that discuss suicide, mental illness, accidental child death, war-related trauma and drug and alcohol abuse.Listener discretion is strong advised.**If you're in immediate danger, please call 000.Lifeline:https://www.lifeline.org.au/Call 13 11 14.1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.Call 1800737732https://1800respect.org.au/help-and-supportAustralian true crime books by Michael Adams:They’ll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

Long before Peter K. was revealed as a dual personality, he was a young Scottish bloke trying to make his way in Australia during the Great Depression. In this episode, we hear how his family rose to meet these tough times, how he and his brothers started to go wrong, and the dark takeaways from Canberra’s first murder case.**Please note: this miniseries chronicles violent acts.** These include murder, rape, paedophilia and domestic violence. There are also sequences centring on suicide, mental illness, accidental child death, war-related trauma and drug and alcohol abuse. Listener discretion is strong advised. If you need help:If you're in immediate danger, please call 000.Lifeline:https://www.lifeline.org.au/Call 13 11 14.1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.Call 1800737732https://1800respect.org.au/help-and-supportThose books are available here:They’ll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.htmlAustralia’s Sweetheart:https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html

Home from the Middle East, Peter would be bitter about the end of his marriage and military career. He'd start over in Canberra. But his rise to public respectability coincided with his first confirmed private brutality.**Please note: this miniseries chronicles violent acts. These include murder, rape, paedophilia and domestic violence. There are also sequences centring on suicide, mental illness, accidental child death, war-related trauma and drug and alcohol abuse.Listener discretion is strong advised. If you need help:If you're in immediate danger, please call 000.Lifeline:https://www.lifeline.org.au/Call 13 11 14.1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.Call 1800737732https://1800respect.org.au/help-and-supportFor more Australian history, check out Forgotten Australia.Michael Adams' books:They’ll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

As Peter K. rises to prominence in Canberra and wider Australia as an RSL offical, he lures a young Sydney woman to be his new bride and mother to the children from his first marriage. Behind closed doors, this seemingly good citizen is more than just a liar and a cheat. Peter is a violent predator whose victims are those who should be his nearest and dearest.**Please note: this miniseries chronicles violent acts. These include murder, rape, paedophilia and domestic violence. There are also sequences centring on suicide, mental illness, accidental child death, war-related trauma and drug and alcohol abuse.Listener discretion is strong advised. If you're in immediate danger, please call 000.If you need help:Lifeline:https://www.lifeline.org.au/Call 13 11 14.1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.Call 1800737732https://1800respect.org.au/help-and-supportMichael Adams' true crime books are:They’ll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html