Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal

They Walk Amongst Us

January 28, 2024 Australian Police Journal Episode 33
Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal
They Walk Amongst Us
Show Notes

APJ Deputy Editor Barry Fay joins host Jason Byrnes to give an overview of the police investigation into a horrific 1978 crime where a mother and two of her young children were abducted from their home. The mother was raped and all three subsequently murdered.

Barry discusses the course of the investigation and explains some of the procedures used to identify and bring the offender to justice. As with many such investigations, chance played a major role a various points throughout the story of this case.

Barry's article, 'They Walk Amongst Us', appeared in the June 2008 issue of the APJ. It can be read at www.apjl.com.au.

LISTENER WARNING: Some of the discussion in the podcast is about the murder of young children. The comments are germane to the case study, but may be confronting to some.

Host: Jason Byrnes APM

Guest: Barry Fay