Murders That Shocked Australia

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The book that all true crime fans have waited for - a thematically based and historically planned comprehensive treatment of the major murders that have captured Australian public interest for over 200 years.

From colonial days until now, the murders which shocked Australian communities in the outback and island territories, our major cities, as well as small towns such as Pakenham and Snowtown, are all documented in fascinating detail. The full horror of the Hoddle, Queen Street and Port Arthur massacre are graphically described.

Readers will revel in the opportunity to compare the legendary bushranger Ned Kelly with his modern counterpart Mark 'Chopper' Read.

Murders That Shocked Australia also includes information about little-known serial killers such as Martha Needle and Caroline Grills, as well as new details on other multiple killers such as Derek Percy, Peter Dupas and Badali Debs. The controversial killings of Julie Ramage, Jennifer Tanner and Jane Thurgood-Dove receive comprehensive coverage, and the involvement of a Melbourne footballer in a motel homicide is also included.