Download or read book Famous Detective Stories written by National Library of Australia and published by National Library of Australia. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the notorious Louisa Collins in 1880s NSW, who murdered two husbands with rat poison, to a blazing shootout featuring prominent underworld figure Antonio Martini at Taronga Zoo in the 1940s, this book features stories of true crimes that shocked and thrilled the Australian public. Published as pulp fiction in the early 1950s, the original Famous Detective Stories catalogued murders, robberies, love triangles and great escapes. Here, each story is paired with the often sensationalist newspaper cuttings of the time.
Download or read book Crimes and Murders That Shocked Australia written by Ian Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last, the encyclopaedia that all true crime fans have been waiting for. Combining the gruesome tales from Crimes that Shocked Australia with the intriguing cases of Murders that Shocked Australia, comes this compelling true crime omnibus.Detailing the popular, the strange and the most memorable crimes and murders of Australia's history, Ian Ferguson presents the detailed facts about all the victims, criminals and prosecutors involved in some of world's most chilling cases.From the bushranger era to today's most wanted criminals, this collection features serial killers, massacres, kidnappings, cults and the widely publicised and intriguing gangland murders that are still on trial today. A must have for all true crime and Australian non-fiction fans.
Download or read book Gangland Crimes That Shocked Australia written by Ian Ferguson and published by Brolga Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring the latest information about the murder of Des Moran, including Judy Moran's involvement, these are the gritty stories of Australia's crime world. A hive of secret activity the Australian gangland world is fraught with double-crossings, murders, theft, violence and fraud. Living by their own set of rules and regulations, which often involve crooked members of government and the police force, this is your chance to gain a real insight into how the minds and groups of these gangs really work.
Download or read book Kidnapped written by Mark Tedeschi and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-20 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kidnapped - The crime that shocked the nation The story of Australia's only known kidnapping of a child for ransom When eight - year - old Graeme Thorne was kidnapped on his way to school in July 1960, Australia was gripped with fear and loathing. What monster would dare take financial advantage of the most treasured bond of love - between parent and child? Just weeks earlier, Graeme's parents had won a fortune in the Opera House Lottery, and this had attracted the attention of the perpetrator, Stephen Bradley. Bradley was a most unlikely kidnapper, however his greed for the Thorne's windfall saw him cast aside any sympathy for his victim or his victim's family, and drove him to take brazen risks with the life of his young captive. Kidnapped tells the astounding true story of how this crime was planned and committed, and describes the extraordinary police investigation that was launched to track the criminal down. Mark Tedeschi explores the mind of the intriguing and seriously flawed Stephen Bradley, and also the points of view of the victim, his family - and the police, whose work pioneered the use of many techniques that are now considered commonplace, marking the beginning of modern - day forensic science in Australia. Using his powerful research and storytelling skills, Mark Tedeschi reveals one of Australia's greatest true crime dramas, and what can only be described as the trial of the 20th Century. 'Remarkably researched so as to explain one of Australia's most extraordinary criminal cases.' Chester Porter QC.
Download or read book Australian Crime Stories That Shocked written by Whiticker Alan J and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These events - and our reaction to them - reveal more about Australian society than we may care to know. Some crimes shock an entire nation, and in doing so, define us for all time. In Australia the infamous crimes detailed in this book have become part of our cultural landscape Gatton?, Pyjama Girl?, Shark-Arm?, Brown- Out?, Thorne Kidnapping?, Backpacker? and Snowtown? - each name has become synonymous with our unique criminal heritage. And when normal police methods fail to produce answers, as in the Bogle-Chandler Mystery, the Wanda Beach Murders, the disappearance of the Beaumont Children and the Norfolk Island case, the crimes take on almost an urban mythology where fact and fiction become difficult to separate. But more than that, these events - and our reaction to them - reveal more about Australian society than we may care to know. About the Author Alan J Whiticker is a non-fiction author and publisher, with over 40 published books on history, sport, biography, true crime and lifestyle. Whiticker writes primarily on matters pertaining to the history of the sport of rugby league in Australia, but he has also published works on subjects as diverse as classic film, pop culture, the Wanda Beach Murders and an adaptation of Homer's Iliad. He is a former teacher and commissioning editor, and now works as a freelance writer.
Download or read book Death Row at Truro written by Geoff Plunkett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-08-03 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innocent young women, a sadistic serial killing duo and … the true story as revealed by the lead detective. Australia’s most prolific serial sexual killers met in prison. They were a complete contrast: Christopher Worrell, the charismatic psychopathic youngster; and James Miller, the older and socially awkward loner. For Miller, it was love at first sight. They developed an ominous sexual bond – proving that opposites can attract – and then kill. Once free, the inseparable tag team slayed as many people as notorious Australian serial killer Ivan Milat. Whereas Milat took a year to murder seven victims, the duo achieved the same in seven short weeks… the last four killed in only six days. The frenzied carnage only stopped when Worrell died in a car accident. So ended the life of Australia’s own BTK. Like America’s Dennis Radar, Worrell bound, tortured and killed – because he could. Revealed for the first time is the full account of the victims, the serial killers and the lead detective, a relentless investigator who broke the silence of the surviving murderer, the only person who knew the full truth... But was Miller's truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
Download or read book Murders that Shocked Australia written by Ian Ferguson and published by Brolga Pub.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated for 2010, Murders that Shocked Australia is back with more spine-tingling tales of Australian crime.Featuring the most recent cases involving the Moran family and Carl Williams, never has Australia been so enthralled by the lives of murderers and their unfortunate victims.From the gold rush era and Ned Kelly, to the baffling Pyjama Girl case, this book explores the true-life cases that have gripped the Australian public for decades. Ian Ferguson looks at the crimes and minds of these devious characters as well as exploring the darker side of what it means to be Australian.
Download or read book Another Dirty Dozen written by Paul Anderson and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of true-crime stories, this book follows on from Dirty Dozen and includes a chapter revealing the inside story of Joe and Maria Korp from early 2005.
Download or read book True Crime Australia written by Cuqi And Co Publication and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Enter the chilling world of True Crime Australia, a captivating anthology penned by the astute investigative journalist Shanti Lyn Oxlade. Within these pages lie gripping narratives that unravel the darkest, most enigmatic criminal cases that have plagued the vast Australian landscape. From the infamous mysteries that have haunted the nation to the lesser-known yet equally compelling stories, Oxlade meticulously delves into the depths of each case. Through meticulous research and riveting storytelling, she unveils the intricate details behind notorious crimes, shedding light on the intricacies of the Australian justice system. Spanning decades of criminal history, these true accounts unveil the minds of both perpetrators and investigators, exploring the motives, methods, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Oxlade's keen eye for detail and profound empathy for the victims immerse readers in the heart-wrenching realities of each case. From high-profile trials to clandestine affairs, True Crime Australia is a hauntingly compelling anthology that will leave readers mesmerized and haunted by the shadows of Australia's darkest moments."
Download or read book Crime and Punishment written by Alan Sharpe and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Twelve Crimes that Shocked the Nation written by Alan Whiticker and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some crimes shock an entire nation, and in doing so, define us for all time. In Australia the twelve infamous crimes detailed in this book have become part of our cultural landscape - 'Gatton', 'Pyjama Girl', 'Shark-Arm', 'Brown-Out', 'Thorne Kidnapping', 'Backpacker' and 'Snowtown' - each name has become synonymous with our unique criminal heritage. And when normal police methods fail to produce answers, as in the 'Bogle-Chandler' Mystery, the 'Wanda Beach Murders', the disappearance of the 'Beaumont Children' and more recently, the 'Norfolk Island' case, the crimes take on almost an urban mythology where fact and fiction become difficult to separate. But more than that, these events - and our reaction to them - reveal more about Australian society than we may care to know.
Download or read book Connie s Secret written by Anne Lovell and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gripping true crime, based on the murder that sent to the gallows the last man in NSW to be hung. On 4 February 1939, Connie Sommerlad was brutally butchered and her brother left for dead in their family farmhouse in rural Tenterfield. It was a murder that would rock the tight-knit community; a murder made all the more shocking by the fact that their assailant was a local man working for the Sommerlads. Jack Kelly, who was to become the last person to be hanged in New South Wales, struggled to explain his awful crime even as he faced the gallows. Yet this was far from the only mystery to be exposed by Connie's tragic end. What really happened to Connie in those lost years between her move to Sydney as a young woman and her fateful return to her home town? And what was the secret so shameful that, even as Kelly stood trial for her murder, the Sommerlads conspired to keep it from the public record? Vividly evoking small-town Australia in the months leading up to the outbreak of World War II, Connie's Secret brings to life the story of a highly respectable family desperately trying to protect their talented but wayward daughter's reputation at a time when religion, virtue and maintaining appearances held sway over every thought and deed. This fascinating insight into another era is written with the emotional force of a novel, but these events did happen - and their devastating impact continues to be felt by those left behind even today.
Download or read book Crimes that Shocked Australia written by Ian Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the best-selling author of Murders that Shocked Australia comes another true crime anthology of shocking proportions. With enough gruesome tales to send shivers up your spine, join Ian Ferguson as he documents the most memorable moments in Australia's crime history. Gangland muders, kidnappings, hold-ups, mutilation and more, these crimes that occurred in our own backyard are hard to believe and not easy to forget. Covering a wide range of crimes and periods, from the bush ranger gangs to current day fugitives it is an eye-opening experience to relive these shocking crimes of Australia.
Download or read book The Snapshot Killer written by Duncan McNab and published by Hachette Australia. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christopher Wilder was about as bad as they get. A serial killer and predator, he first came to the attention of police in Sydney when as a teenager in 1963 he was charged with rape. As a young adult he relocated to Florida, USA. Wilder plied his vile and deadly trade on two continents and did so undetected for more than twenty years. He was a chameleon and a predator with a modus operandi refined over the decades, luring young teenage girls with the promise of a career as a photographic model. His final flourish was a six-week spree of abduction, sexual assault and murder crisscrossing the USA and earning him the top spot on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Wilder could have been stopped a few times in his evil career - but he wasn't. In addition to his many crimes in the US, he is now also a prime suspect for the infamous Wanda Beach murders - one of Australia's most notorious unsolved crimes. The Snapshot Killer explores how a monster was able to hide in plain sight and tells the tragic story of the many victims - at least twelve, but likely more - whose lives Wilder destroyed, with consequences that continue to resonate to this day.
Download or read book The Giant Book of Crimes that Shocked Australia written by Alan Sharpe and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Australian True Crime written by Steve Samuelson and published by Random House Australia. This book was released on 2008 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling, entertaining and richly visual history of the major crimes to have shocked the nation from the earliest days of settlement to the present day.
Download or read book Crimes that Shocked Australia written by Alan Sharpe and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
