Signposts for Living with Dr Kirsten Hunter

Murder of my 8 year old brother - Change in DOCS legislation. Special Guest: Chantelle Deetlefs

Dr Kirsten Hunter

Podcast: Murder of my 8 year old brother - Change in DOCS legislation. Special Guest: Chantelle Deetlefs

The media made a living off this 1982 tragedy, but up until now, Chantelle Deetlefs, the key witness has never told her story. 

This tragic story is about so many things; mental health, dangerous critical assumptions and decisions, ignoring multiple cries for help, duty of care, risk assessment procedures and dismissal of a youth's voice. Chantelle tells me that for herself personally, it was about learning to survive. 

This is a powerful historical story that sadly still resonates today. 

Chantelle, I am honoured that you chose this platform to finally set the story straight. It was brave of you. I hope it was yet another step toward healing.