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In a truly unbelievable edition of our Secret Lives segment, this anonymous caller recounts getting in a car with The Claremont Serial Killer and her intense escape from a tragic fate...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Todd Bowler Western Australian Police Tactical Response GroupTodd has 23yrs combined Police experience consisting of general duties, close personal protection and undercover work, with 15 years of experience as a Team Leader and Senior Instructor with the WA Police Tactical Response Group, Todd has led high-risk operations ranging from shootouts with armed criminals to arresting the Claremont Serial Killer and billion dollar drug busts.He's worked deep undercover and provided close personal protection for U.S. Presidents and members of the British Royal family.

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His name is Todd Bowler, he has over 15 years of experience as a Team Leader and Senior Instructor with the WA Police Tactical Response Group, He's led numerous high-risk operations. ranging from shootouts with armed robbers to arresting the Claremont Serial Killer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a door was bashed in, and a very ordinary seeming man was put in cuffs, the heinous crimes of the Claremont Serial Killer were finally brought to light. Todd Bowler, a former WA Tactical Group member has been on the other side of these investigations for several years, and during his career, was a lead member in several high profile cases.  He sat down with host Brent Sanders to talk through his career and to explain how he was part of the dramatic investigation that caught the Claremont Serial Killer.  To hear more from Todd, visit this link. This content contains references to sexual violence and violence against children. If this affects you, the number for Life Line is 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Perth, Australia, a vicious serial killer roamed for years. When women started disappearing on their way home from the Claremont area, task forces were set up. The investigation twisted and turned till it found a monster. Send your spooky stories to mikeohhello@gmail.com!  thatchapter@night.co for business inquiries

How a violent killer haunted West Australia for over two decades is now a new major television drama.

Veteran journalist, Alison Fan chats about the documentary series ‘Claremont: A Killer Among Us' which is about the Claremont Serial Killer case. Clairsy and Lisa discuss when and why Black Friday Sales became bigger than EOFY and Boxing Day Sales. And they take calls on the time you accidentally flashed someone after a mum in the UK flashed her bum in a running race at her kid's sports carnival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran journalist, Alison Fan chats about the documentary series ‘Claremont: A Killer Among Us' which is about the Claremont Serial Killer case. Clairsy and Lisa discuss when and why Black Friday Sales became bigger than EOFY and Boxing Day Sales. And they take calls on the time you accidentally flashed someone after a mum in the UK flashed her bum in a running race at her kid's sports carnival.

In 1990, social worker Wendy Davis had her dream job at what was then known as Hollywood Private Hospital in Perth. She was the senior grief counsellor in the palliative care unit. It was intense but rewarding work, and at 40 years of age, life was right on track for Wendy Davis.But It was cruelly taken away from her on her youngest daughter's 11th birthday, when she was violently assaulted by a Telecom technician who was working at the hospital.The technician was charged with common assault, for which he received two months probation. Then, for twenty six years, no one wanted to talk about what happened to Wendy. Wendy herself, tried to bury the memory.That was until WA police realised that the technician who attacked Wendy that day, was Bradley Robert Edwards, now known as the Claremont Serial Killer, who was in their custody for the suspicion of murdering Jane Rimmer, Ciara Glennon, and Sarah Spiers.Wendy's book "Don't Make a Fuss: It's Only the Claremont Serial Killer" is available here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/don-t-make-a-fuss-wendy-davis/book/9781760991227.html If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime  CREDITS: Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here and listen to her podcast Killer Content here. Guests: Wendy DavisProducer/Editor: Matthew TankardExecutive Producer: Jacqueline TonksRecorded at a Hub Australia Media Studio. Find the workspace that's right for you at https://www.hubaustralia.com/ GET IN TOUCH:Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATCFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/Email the show at team@smartfella.com.au Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. For a few dollars per month, you can listen to every episode early and ad free, access fortnightly bonus content, and even get your name shouted out on the show! Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Wendy Davis was attacked at work the incident wasn't taken seriously. Like so many women of her generation, she'd been told never to make a fuss. Her attacker, Bradley Robert Edwards, would go on to become a serial killer, leading to one of the longest-running and most expensive murder trials in Australia's history. Wendy Davis's memoir is Don't Make a Fuss - It's Only the Claremont Serial Killer. It highlights the importance of listening to women when they speak up about assault. Wendy joins Kathryn from her home in Hobart.

A violent workplace attack nearly 30 years ago left Wendy Davis with trauma that has permeated her entire life. The police investigation at the time was woefully inadequate and Wendy found herself virtually ignored while the perpetrator faced only relatively minor consequences. Despite being plagued by anger and guilt, Wendy tried to bury the incident and move on with her life. The experience resurfaced when Wendy was contacted by police in 2016 in relation to the investigation surrounding the Claremont serial killer, Bradley Edwards, the man who had attacked her. Don't Make a Fuss: It's only the Claremont Serial Killer is a memoir no woman should have to write – a remarkable story of survival and a reflection on the aftermath of violence. In this episode Gregory Dobbs talks to Wendy Davis about losing her voice and living with trauma, being drawn into the sinister world of a serial killer, and how speaking up and writing her memoir has helped her come to terms with a terrifying experience.

A violent workplace attack nearly 30 years ago left Wendy Davis with trauma that has permeated her entire life. The police investigation at the time was woefully inadequate and Wendy found herself virtually ignored while the perpetrator faced only relatively minor consequences. Despite being plagued by anger and guilt, Wendy tried to bury the incident and move on with her life.The experience resurfaced when Wendy was contacted by police in 2016 in relation to the investigation surrounding the Claremont serial killer, Bradley Edwards, the man who had attacked her. Don't Make a Fuss: It's only the Claremont Serial Killer is a memoir no woman should have to write – a remarkable story of survival and a reflection on the aftermath of violence. In this episode Gregory Dobbs talks to Wendy Davis about losing her voice and living with trauma, being drawn into the sinister world of a serial killer, and how speaking up and writing her memoir has helped her come to terms with a terrifying experience.

The Claremont Serial Killer

On November 10, 1998, Lisa Jane Brown vanished off the streets of Perth, Western Australia, never to be seen again. Lisa was just 19 years old, and a mother of two young children- a two and a four-year-old. She had her whole life ahead of her... Unfortunately, today's missing person case is one of those stories where not a shred of evidence was left behind, although there has been speculation over the years that Lisa was a victim of the Claremont serial killer. Join me as I discuss another Australian true crime story- and for those coming from my YouTube channel, today's episode is an exclusive for the podcast and will only be uploaded here! CRIME STOPPERS: 1800 333 000 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1roAFJyW3Exmb6gI_glRNwVy5jYD8FrKA0XNKjnI_J_E/edit?usp=sharingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/koalacrimes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/samanthamEmail: hello@samanthamelanie.video

In this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the Claremont Serial Killer.Case Sources:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-22/secrets-finally-revealed-about-the-claremont-serial-killings/11813052https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nN2TK51Jt0https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claremont_serial_killingshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-54275166ABC News In Depth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia8aQKoQwCAhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/new-footage-of-perth-serial-killers-victim-released-20080828-44k7.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-26/day-one-bradley-edwards-accused-claremont-serial-killer-trial/11726674Links:https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusbandSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/murderwithmyhusband)

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We’ve got a crazy episode for you this week! Carly covers slayer Susan Wright, also known as “The Blue Eyed Butcher”. Susan reported her husband Jeff for domestic violence two days after he attacked her and left the house. But after days of no one knowing where Jeff was, one person managed to find him - the family dog. The craziness of this case doesn’t end there. Jeff was found to have suffered 193 stab wounds. Listen in to hear all about this case and the craziness that ensued during the murder trial. Dani covers a serial killer survivor, Wendy Davis. In 1990 Wendy was working her nurse shift when a man came up behind her and attacked her. Luckily Wendy managed to fight the man off. Evidence indicated that the man, 21-year-old Bradley Edwards, was attempting to rape her. Sadly, he got off with just a slap on the wrist. Bradley Davis later went on to become the Claremont serial killer. Listen in to hear more about this bone chilling case. Follow us on social media - IG, Twitter, Facebook - @SlayorSurvive.Please also subscribe, rate, and review us!Check out our website www.slayorsurvive.com

The Claremont Serial Killer. Bret Christian is a journalist from Perth, in fact he's a newspaper owner and he's been following the Claremont serial killer case from the very beginning. Now, after sitting through every day of the trial he's written the definitive book, Stalking Claremont, and he joins us exclusively to talk about it. I've read it and it's great. It's a very intense story, especially when you think about what a great mystery it was for so long. To find out how obvious this guy actually was... well it's just mind-boggling. I hope you like the episode. “After The Night” The Stan Original documentary series about Perth's first serial killer is streaming now. Thank you for supporting independent media.Become a patron here or make a one-off contribution here.Show notes for Episode 189:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to this week's guest Bret Christian, whose new book “Stalking Claremont” is available now.Like us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ouiji boards & Patron shots with Schitt's Creek & sage, grab all of the essentials, and LET'S. GET. CREEPYYY!!! Morgan takes back her creepy factor crown with the house that inspired the movie "The Conjuring" and giving us the most iconic story of two sisters that visited the house in 2020 and what they experienced, first hand while staying overnight in the portal... oh sorry, "house". Next, Taylar comes back with her True-Crime obsession saying "If it ain't foreign, it's borin'" and gives us our first Australian case- The Claremont Serial Killer! To follow along with the #TeamCrime case photos, follow us on Instagram (@creepsandcrimespodcast) or on Twitter (@creeps_crimes).If you have a Creepy Account that you would like to be featured on our next Episode please send it to creepsandcrimespodcast@gmail.comThank you to Asia Kay Salon for offering our listeners 44% off of their next set of lashes! To book you can follow them on Instagram @AsiaKaySalon or through their website AsiaKaySalon.com!To watch the security footage of Jane Rimmer that was released outside of the club click the link below!https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1633690/Video-CCTV-footage-Jane-Rimmer-outside-Continental-hotel.htmlTo donate to Morgan's family as they begin rebuilding their lives after losing everything to a devastating house fire, please click the GoFundMe link below!https://gofund.me/6e320417Thank you for listening, tune in next Thursday for Ep. 19!Stay safe, stay creepy!

When three women go missing and two of them are found murdered, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia becomes the focus of a manhunt over a 20-year period.

I det allra första avsnittet för säsongen pratar vi om de omtalade seriemorden som ägde rum i Claremont strax utanför Perth i Australien. I slutet av 90-talet försvinner tre unga kvinnor spårlöst från Claremont inom loppet av mindre än två år. Alla från samma område och under kvällstid efter att ha varit ute med vänner. Jakten på gärningsmannen skulle dock komma att pågå i mer än 20 års tid.Innehållsvarning:I det här avsnittet berörs ämnet sexuella övergrepp.Länk som nämns i slutet av avsnittet:https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-killer-bradley-robert-edwards-sentenced-to-life-with-parole-ng-b881755193zFölj oss på Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rysarpoddenFölj oss på Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rysarpodden/Maila oss:rysarpodden@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When three women go missing and two of them are found murdered, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia becomes the focus of a manhunt over a 20-year period.

In this episode Elisha continues with part two of her series involving the brutal slayings committed by the Claremont Killer in Perth, Western Australia in the 90s; Emily discusses the arson attack on a New Orleans gay bar in 1973 that killed 32 and injured 15.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social:FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.Source material for The Claremont Killer caseClassic Wikipedia rundown of the case Special thanks to the Casefile podcastSpecial thanks to local gals Murder in the Land of OzDeep dive into the Claremont serial killings, including a thorough timeline, CCTV footage of Jane’s last movements, and a map of Claremont that details where the three young women were last spottedExcerpt from Enigma of the Dark: The Case of the Claremont Serial Killer, by Tim Clarke. Overview of Task Force Macro investigationSource material for The Upstairs Lounge Arson Attack caseThe classic Wikipedia overview of the caseThe Jimani Sports Bar website detailing the crimeThe New Orleans Historical website documenting the crimeWhat little news there was on the crime Special thanks to the Beyond Bourbon Street podcast for their great episode - 66. Fire At The Upstairs Lounge

Remaining unsolved for more than 2 decades, the Claremont serial killings held the city of Perth captive in the late 1990s. 3 girls all going missing in the early hours of the morning on their way home from a night out had put the city on edge, but police were drawing blanks. It wasn’t until a breakthrough in forensic science in 2016 enabled investigators to join the DNA dots and link the crimes to a known offender.

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The arrest came spectacularly and almost out of the blue, almost 20 years after the disappearances and murders of three women in Claremont, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Bradley Robert Edwards was arrested on December 22, 2016 and charged with two of the murders. That of Jane Rimmer and Keira Glennon. On September 24, 2020, almost four years after his arrest, Edwards was found guilty of the murders of Jane and Keira as well as other assault and related charges. He was found not guilty of the suspected murder of his first victim, Sarah Spiers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/monsters-who-murder-serial-killer-confessions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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May 7, 1990 was the day that changed Wendy Davis’ life. A social worker at Hollywood Hospital, she was going about her day when Telstra worker and now convicted killer Bradley Edwards attacked her, grabbing her from behind and dragged her back towards some toilets. But she fought him off, and her evidence helped in the conviction of the Claremont Killer. But Wendy Davis is so much more than just “the Hollywood Hospital victim”. After her ordeal, she had to go on with her life, so she buried the traumatic events, until 2016 when detectives called to tell her, the man who attacked her in 1990, they think is the Claremont Serial Killer. In this episode, Wendy bravely tells her story, in her own words. The trauma she experienced, the grief for Sarah, Jane and Ciara’s families, and the anger at Telstra and Edwards is so raw, so emotional, as she tells Natalie Bonjolo and Tim Clarke her experience and why she wants an apology from Telstra, and why she thinks Edwards should have been charged with more than common assault. Wendy left the job she loved after the attack, the trauma was too much. But Edwards got to keep his job. In telling her story, Wendy said she feels like it’s been therapeutic. She said she even started jotting down her thoughts into a book, which she admitted may, or may not ever see the light of day, but detail her experiences with the attack, and the resurgence of trauma. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke as they speak to Wendy Davis about the attack which eventually linked Edwards’ name to the crimes at Huntingdale, and the DNA found from the Karrakatta rape victim and Ciara Glennon’s murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice Stephen Hall has begun delivering his verdict on the Claremont Serial Killer trial. You can hear and read Gareth Parker's editorial ahead of this historical decision and hear our first cross from court with 6PR reporter Lindsay Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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He’s taking Clive Palmer downnnn and we are so excited about it! As usual we asked Mark some hard hitting questions like when is he opening the borders, why he didn’t invite us on his trip up North and we mapped out some fruit picking plans for the Premier and Nathan.   Australian cricket coach and all round legend Justin Langer called in this morning. He’s in quarantine and is losing his mind but to keep himself occupied he’s been practising the ‘Bring sally up’ push up challenge. Check it out online and see if you can beat his time of 1.40!   Big news today as Bradley Robert Edwards learns his fate. Channel 7’s Alison Fan called in with an update outside the court house ahead of the Claremont Serial Killer trial.   And West Coast Eagle Brad Sheppard chatted to us this morning as the boys prepare for the finals. We convinced him to buy us a nice present because he must be on good wages. We can’t wait to see what he sends us in the mail! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The murder of three women in Perth's western suburbs more than twenty years ago shocked the city. For decades the crimes remained unsolved, but today Bradley Edwards was found guilty of two of the killings.

Is Bradley Robert Edwards guilty or not guilty? Only one person knows what the answer to that question is, and he’s taken 12 weeks to make it. But on Thursday September 24, the world will find out. Justice Stephen Hall has the weight of two decades of fear, mystery and grief on his shoulders, and in a week, he’ll have eyes of West Australians on him. Claremont In Conversation is back with the biggest moments of the trial of the century, a week out from the verdict. In this bonus episode, Tim Clarke says he’s nervous, and it’s understandable why. A lot of people close to, or invested in this trial are also nervous, because in a week’s time, West Australians will find out if the man standing trial for the last seven months is the Claremont Serial Killer. But it represents much more than a seven-month trial. As we’ve found out over the course of the last few months, the Claremont Serial Killings case never went cold. Police, families and scientists have been working on the case for the last 24 years. It was a trial that was so important, not even a global pandemic could stop it, a trial that will literally stop traffic, when road works going on outside the court will stop for day. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Alison Fan as they take you through what to expect next week and what it will mean for judicial history after it’s all over. If you have any questions for the Claremont in Conversation podcast team, send them in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au  If you’re new to the Claremont podcast, or want a trial refresher, head to our JUMP IN NOW episodes to hear a detailed run through of the evidence. The West Australian has also released a two-part video series, as Tim Clarke takes you through the areas which are key to the trial, from Claremont, where the women went missing, to Hollywood hospital and to the sites were Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies were found. To watch those videos, head to: Part 1: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-on-a-visual-tour-of-claremont-ng-b881516606z Part 2: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-to-wellard-and-eglington-ng-b881517153z See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

95 trial days and 95 episodes (plus a few bonus ones) later, WA's trial of the century has officially come to a close. The trial has been harrowing at times, it's been informative and eye-opening, but ultimately heartbreaking for the families and the three women who's lives were tragically taken too soon. So, what happens next? Justice Stephen Hall reserved his judgement until September 24, and will spend the next three months carefully analysing every piece of evidence, every witness statement and every conclusion both the prosecution and defence asked him to make - all to decide if Bradley Robert Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer. In this bonus episode, Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke, Alison Fan and producer Kate Ryan discuss the trial, how they are feeling following the Australia’s longest running and most expensive criminal investigation, and they’re expecting when the verdict day comes. Thank you to the podcast contributors Damien Cripps, Brendan Chapman and Tom Percy QC, all who gave their time to help us understand the concepts of the trial and the complicated science. And a massive thank you to The West Australian’s Emily Moulton, who worked tirelessly for 95 days live blogging every moment of the trial, without which a daily podcast would have been a lot harder to put together. Catch up on the Claremont Serial Killings trial at thewest.com.au and stay tuned to the Claremont in Conversation podcast for more bonus episodes over the next few months. For those wanting more on WA’s trial of the century, The West Australian has released a two-part video series, as Tim Clarke takes you through the areas which are key to the trial, from Claremont, where the women went missing, to Hollywood hospital and to the sites were Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies were found. To watch those videos, head to: Part 1: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-on-a-visual-tour-of-claremont-ng-b881516606z Part 2: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-to-wellard-and-eglington-ng-b881517153z

The final words of prosecutor Carmel Barbagallo as she wrapped up 7 months of evidence left Tim Clarke saying she believed she could say with authority: "Physical evidence can't be intimidated and it can't forget.” "It sits there and it waits to be preserved, detected, evaluated and examined.” "And it's that forensic evidence which - surrounded and supported by the evidence of the witnesses - has cast light on and unmasked the killer sought by so many and for so long.” "That evidence, all of that circumstantial evidence in this case, is not tricky. In fact, if you look at the mountain of circumstantial evidence collectively, cumulatively and dispassionately.”   "There is no evidence, there is no evidence - when looked at in the context of all evidence - which is inconsistent with the accused man being the murderer of these three women.” "The state's process of reasoning finding pathways to guilt are based on logic and the evidence. It is difficult to argue against logic.” "The evidence leads to one offender being responsible for the murders of Sarah Spiers, Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon.” "Bradley Robert Edwards, we say, is the Claremont serial killer.” Then, the defence took their turn. Immediately saying rather than looking at the bigger picture, Justice Hall should look to each detail with his opening words: "When we do get bogged down (in detail) we lose sight of the bigger picture," "What the defence says is we must pay attention to the detail, not just the fibre evidence but every aspect of the case and not gloss over anything that doesn't fit the case theory." Defence lawyer Paul Yovich honed in on what the defence said was the state’s key piece of evidence - Ciara Glennon’s left thumbnail, labelled by scientists AJM40. That fingernail was never tested before 2008, and when combined with AJM42, another of Ciara’s fingernails, found the male DNA profile the prosecution says is Bradley Edwards. The defence said they aren’t disputing the DNA is Bradley Edwards, they’re disputing how his DNA was found with Ciara’s fingernail samples. The prosecution says it was because Ciara fought for her life, scratching her attacker. The defence says contamination with samples that are known to have Bradley Edwards’ DNA - the Karrakatta rape victim samples. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Damien Cripps as they analyse the final closings of the prosecution, and the start of the defence’s. If you have any questions for the Claremont in Conversation podcast team, send them in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au The West Australian has also released a two-part video series, as Tim Clarke takes you through the areas which are key to the trial, from Claremont, where the women went missing, to Hollywood hospital and to the sites were Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies were found. To watch those videos, head to: Part 1: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-on-a-visual-tour-of-claremont-ng-b881516606z Part 2: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-to-wellard-and-eglington-ng-b881517153z

Ruthless, efficient, calculating. That’s how prosecutor Carmel Barbagallo described Bradley Edwards when recapping the crimes he’s alleged to have committed, as well as the ones he’s admitted to. She said his MO was to be prepared to take any opportunity, and that he would create those opportunities by driving around Claremont. Did the person who killed Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon take trophies from their bodies? Jane Rimmer was found naked, her clothes have never been found. Ciara Glennon was missing her jacket, shoes and bag - those have never been found either. That was one of the many questions raised by the prosecution on the third day of their closing statements. Justice Hall also posed a lot of questions, but to the prosecutor. He queried the evidence around RH17, as well as questioning her statement from the day before, that Mr Edwards intended to kill the Karrakatta rape victim, which led Alison Fan in this episode to query whether Justice Hall was playing devil’s advocate. The lead prosecutor today took the court through the 10 reasons why they say Bradley Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer. That included the DNA and fibre evidence, but also the similarities in Jane and Ciara’s disappearances, injuries and discoveries, and the fact Bradley Edwards had abducted and raped a teenager from the Claremont area the year before Sarah Spiers disappeared. Sarah Spiers was mentioned during the closing statements, which Justice Hall vigorously questioned, saying he needed to be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Edwards was her abductor, and questioned the timeline. The prosecutor said the only way Justice Hall could find Bradley Edwards killed Sarah Spiers is if he first found that he killed Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon, which Tim Clarke called ‘reverse propensity’. However, Alison Fan said in this episode whatever the outcome of this trial, the ordeal won’t be over for the Spiers family, because Sarah’s body has never been found. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Alison Fan as they discuss the beginning of the end of WA’s trial of the century. If you have any questions for the Claremont in Conversation podcast team, send them in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au The West Australian has also released a two-part video series, as Tim Clarke takes you through the areas which are key to the trial, from Claremont, where the women went missing, to Hollywood hospital and to the sites were Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies were found. To watch those videos, head to: Part 1: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-on-a-visual-tour-of-claremont-ng-b881516606z Part 2: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-to-wellard-and-eglington-ng-b881517153z

The lead prosecutor - looking under the weather soldiered on during the beginning of her closing statements on day 86 of the Claremont Serial Killings trial, but it didn’t last long - just an hour, in fact. As Tim Clarke said, the only thing in worse health than Carmel Barbagallo was the video link. As it cut out an hour into her closings, the screen went black, and the court was delayed again. But in the hour the lead prosecutor was delivering her statement, she outlined the 25 reasons why she says she can prove Bradley Robert Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer.   They came in four key areas - DNA, clothing fibres, car fibres and propensity - The similar crimes of the Karrakatta rape in 1995 and Huntingdale attack in 1998, which Bradley Edwards has pleaded guilty too. In front of a packed court room, which included all of the three victims’ families and well as the Karrakatta rape victim and the Huntingdale attack victim, as well as Mr Edwards’ parents, prosecutor Tara Payne asked for the trial to be adjourned again until Monday - to allow for Ms Barbagallo to get better. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Alison Fan as they discuss day 86 of the Claremont Serial killings trial. If you have any questions for the Claremont in Conversation podcast team, send them in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au The West Australian has also released a two-part video series, as Tim Clarke takes you through the areas which are key to the trial, from Claremont, where the women went missing, to Hollywood hospital and to the sites were Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies were found. To watch those videos, head to: Part 1: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-on-a-visual-tour-of-claremont-ng-b881516606z Part 2: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-to-wellard-and-eglington-ng-b881517153z

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“Brace yourself, Bradley,” is what Detective Senior Sergeant Joe Marrapodi said to Bradley Edwards during the final part of his police interview. He was telling Mr Edwards to brace himself, because they had the DNA results back - from a swab he gave to detectives around 12 hours earlier. “The expert scientists have now come back to us to confirm your DNA is a positive match,” Set Snr Sgt Marrapodi said. It was also the first time we’ve see any emotion from Bradley Edwards, when he was told his DNA matched that found on Ciara Glennon, the Karrakatta rape victim, and the kimono found from the Huntingdale attack. Following that, he was shown photos from the room in which the Huntingdale attack happened, the Karrakatta rape victim, and most poignantly - a photo of Ciara Glennon. He was then he appeared to be starkly aware of what he was accused of - rape and murder. These were some of the final pieces of evidence the court heard before it seemed to end, to the surprise of the public, and the podcast team. It took 85 days for the prosecution to lay out its case against Bradley Edwards, the man they say is the Claremont Serial Killer. The defence’s case took mere minutes. Their only exhibit tendered into evidence, A city of Gosnells maximum temperatures list for 1996. And that was the end of their case. As expected by the podcast team throughout the course of the trial, Bradley Edwards will not take the stand in his own defence. In another shock, for the last 5 months, the prosecution has argued that particular, emotionally upsetting events in Bradley Edwards life corresponded with the disappearances of Sarah Spiers, Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon. Today, the prosecution abandoned that theory. The emotional upset case will no longer be taken into account. With Bradley Edwards confirming he will to take the stand, the court will now adjourn for more than 4 weeks, returning on June 8, coincidentally, a day etched into the minds of those following the case, the day Jane Rimmer disappeared. The West Australian has also released a two-part video series, as Tim Clarke takes you through the areas which are key to the trial, from Claremont, where the women went missing, to Hollywood hospital and to the sites were Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies were found. To watch those videos, head to: Part 1: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-on-a-visual-tour-of-claremont-ng-b881516606z Part 2: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-to-wellard-and-eglington-ng-b881517153z If you have any questions for the Claremont in Conversation podcast team, send them in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au

Day 84 was the day the court heard directly from Bradley Edwards, through his police interview, recorded after his arrest in 2016. Today, we heard his response, as he was told he was accused as being the Claremont Serial Killer. “I just want to go to sleep and to wake up and for this to all be a bad dream.” Those were the words spoken by Bradley Edwards, his head in his hands as he as being questioned by police following his arrest in 2016. It was the first time anyone has heard from the accused man during this trial, and the public, despite coronavirus restrictions, seemed to want to see the interview for themselves - the court packed, in scenes not seen since the first few days of this mammoth trial more than 5 months ago. Detective senior sergeant Joe Marrapodi took the stand, he was one of two detectives who interviewed Bradley Edwards on the day of his arrest. In handcuffs, sitting on the floor of his house, Joe Marrapodi told how he approached Mr Edwards, then police began recording video, and that was the start of a six and a half hour interview with the man they believe is the Claremont Serial Killer. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Alison Fan, with the help of reporter Josh Garlepp as they take you through the police interview WA has waited more than five months for. Hear what Bradley Edwards had to say in this episode of Claremont in Conversation.

Tiny strands of Ciara Glennon’s hair were sent to the FBI in 1999. Those hair strands in a Petri dish have become vital in the prosecution’s case - allegedly linking Ciara Glennon to the Karrakatta rape victim, and both of them to Telstra shorts, the like Bradley Edwards used to wear as a technician in the 1990s. The blue polyester fibres were two of 41 critical fibres found on Ciara Glennon. Other critical fibres found from who the prosecution says is the third victim of the Claremont Serial Killer, Ciara Glennon, were compared not only the Holden Commodore VS series 1 which Bradley Edwards drove in the late 90s, the database created for the investigation also found several other cars - of different makes and models seemed similar to the grey fibres found in Ciara Glennon’s hair. A Ford Falcon, a 1995 Toyota Camry and a 1997 Toyota Camry were among the cars tested. As both Tim Clarke and Alison Fan explain in this episode, what’s interesting is that the grey fibre ‘corresponded’ with the carpet fibres from the 1997 Toyota Camry, and when asked by Justice Hall, the witness Rees Powell conceded that the 1997 Toyota Camry could be a source for that fibre. But as the podcast team discuss, this is one of 98 fibres, but it’s something the defence would probably jump on when it comes time for Rews Powell’s cross examination. There’s 25 fibres to go in the fibre evidence, with the witness spending a mammoth 6 days on the stand already, it’s expected he will continue to give evidence for the rest of the week. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Alison Fan as they discuss day 76. The West Australian has also released a two-part video series, as Tim Clarke takes you through the areas which are key to the trial, from Claremont, where the women went missing, to Hollywood hospital and to the sites were Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies were found. To watch those videos, head to: Part 1: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-on-a-visual-tour-of-claremont-ng-b881516606z Part 2: https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-to-wellard-and-eglington-ng-b881517153z If you have any questions for the Claremont in Conversation podcast team, send them in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au

The police officer who went digging for the fingerprints that would blow the Claremont Serial Killings investigation wide open give his evidence today. Sgt Colin Stuart Beck took the stand to tell his massive involvement in one of WA’s most infamous cold cases, how his good old fashioned police work finding fingerprints from a series of break-ins, which led to fingerprints linking the Claremont cases to Huntingdale cases, and the database match with threw up the name Bradley Robert Edwards. All of these links, however didn’t have any DNA evidence. That’s when WA police set up an undercover operation to follow Bradley Edwards. Long-time listeners of the podcast and the case will remember in late December 2016, Bradley Edwards went to the movies. He had no idea police were watching his every move. He dropped a Sprite bottle into the bin as he left, police picked that bottle up and it was immediately sent to the lab. Police waited anxiously for the results, which eventually showed an exact match to Huntingdale and Karrakatta, and a match that couldn’t be ignored for Ciara. The podcast team take you through the details of Sgt Beck’s evidence - from the phone call of a DNA match, to the arrest of Bradley Edwards and the searches of four houses linked to him, through to finding clothes from the 90s to compare to fibres found in Jane and Ciara’s hair, and the car Bradley Edwards drove in 1996 and 1997. As always, Bradley Edwards is innocent until proven guilty, and this evidence is the prosecution’s way of trying to prove whether he is the Claremont Serial Killer. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and forensic expert Brendan Chapman as they discuss day 68. If you have a question for the podcast team or any of their guests, send them in to Claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au

March 14, 1997 was a day like any other. 27-year-old Ciara Glennon, having only just arrived back in Australia from travelling the world, was drinking with colleagues. The lawyer had been back at work for a week, her colleagues wanted to celebrate that, and being a Friday, they decided to have a few drinks, then hit the town. But Ciara didn’t want to, she wanted to go home to be with her family before her sister’s hens the next day. She was eventually convinced to go out to Claremont - a fateful decision which would see her become the third victim of a serial killer. She disappeared that night. Several people would later say they saw someone matching her description walking along Stirling Highway just after midnight, some seeing her leaning into the passenger side window of a white station wagon. That was the last time anyone saw her alive. Her body was found 19 days later in bushland, 40 km north of Perth. Today on this bonus episode of Claremont in Conversation, we remember Ciara Glennon, the loving, family-oriented, hard working lawyer. We look into not only how much she is missed by her family, but the vital clues she left behind as she fought for her life, which could be the key to determine whether Bradley Robert Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer.

Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteri... Video Production Services here: https://newdawnfilm.com/request-a-quote/ Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE8 _________________________________________________________ Twisted Twos: Hi Fi murders and The Claremont Serial Killer Tales of hauntings, murder and scary mysteries. Every week Twisted Two's dives into a pair of uniquely terrifying stories that are worthy of a more in-depth look. For this week, we focus on one of the most brutal robberies in the U.S. known as the Hi-Fi Murders and the mysterious Claremont Serial Killer from Australia. Get ready for Scary Mysteries, Twisted Two’s. Hi-Fi Murders On April 22, 1974, the Hi-Fi Shop in Ogden, Utah was getting ready to close shop for the day. Employees, Stanley Walker (20) and Michelle Ansley (18) were inside the store at the time. Without warning, several men arrived at the shop aboard two vans. Three of the men entered sporting handguns while one person stayed inside the getaway vehicle. The two employees were tied up then taken down the basement as the gang started robbing the store. As the robbery progressed, a 16-year old boy, Byron Cortney Naisbitt, walked inside the shop to say thank you to Stanley Walker (an employee) for letting him park in the store parking lot while running an errand next door. He too was bound and taken hostage. As it became late, Stanley Walker’s father, Orren Walker (43) went to the store to check on his son. He was also taken hostage. Then, Naisbitt’s mother, Carol Naisbitt, arrived at the shop to look for his son and she ended up becoming a hostage too. By this time, the men now held five people hostage in the basement. The Claremont Serial Killer Twenty-eight years ago, a woman’s silk kimono was stolen off a washing line in Claremont, a high-end suburb in Perth, Australia. This same kimono led police to the arrest of one of the most terrifying serial killers in the area, two decades later. It was in 1996 when 18-year old Sarah Spiers called a taxi from a phone booth at 2:00 A.M. after leaving Club Bayview. Witnesses spotted her standing on the side of Stirling Road as she waited for the cab. One witness mentioned seeing a car stop in front of her. When the taxi arrived at 2:09 A.M., Sarah Spiers was gone. She has never been seen since.

Welcome to this special catch up episode of Claremont in Conversation. We’re at the half-way mark in WA’s trial of the century. If you’ve never listened before, this is your perfect chance to get up to speed on everything that’s happened in WA’s trial of the century, without having to listen to 57 episodes. If you’ve been following the trial since day one, this is your perfect chance to recap the last three months before the trial moves into fibre evidence. It’s been the trial WA has waited more than two decades for. Between 1996 and 1997 in the affluent, beautiful and safe suburb of Claremont, the disappearance of three women struck fear into the lives of the people of Perth, Western Australia. Sarah Spiers, Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon are names most people in WA know. They’re known because they’re the three victims of the Claremont Serial Killer. Sarah was the first to go missing, in the early hours of January 27, 1996. She called a taxi from a Telstra phone box in Claremont just after 2am. Three minutes later the taxi arrived but she wasn’t there. She’s never been seen since. Five months later, Jane went missing in almost identical circumstances to Sarah. She had been out in Claremont with friends, except when they decided to go home, she stayed. The last time she was seen was on CCTV vision. It took 32 seconds for Jane to never be seen alive again. Then in March 1997, Ciara, who had been travelling around the world, had just returned home. Friends convinced her to go out, she reluctantly agreed. The 27-year-old spent just 15 minutes in the Continental Hotel in Claremont and decided to walk home. The last time she was ever seen alive, she was leaning into a white Commodore Station Wagon. These killings went unsolved for 23 years. Now, the man police and the state say is the man who murdered Sarah, Jane and Ciara is on trial. His name is Bradley Robert Edwards. Join the Claremont in Conversation team, Natalie Bonjolo and The West Australian Newspaper’s legal affairs editor Tim Clarke as they take you through the first part of the Claremont Serial Killings trial, known as the “civilian witnesses”. Hear from the people who knew the victims, some of the last people to see them alive and hear from the people involved in the accused man’s life - his wives, friends and colleagues as the prosecution try to paint a picture of what would drive a man to kill three lone, vulnerable women. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and want to know more, start from season 2. Part 2 - The Forensics can be found on your favourite podcast app on Saturday.

Today in The Shaw Report, Lisa talked about Meghan Markle wanting a role in a Superhero movie, Alison Fan updated us on the Claremont Serial Killer trial and the guys wanted to know about the biggest mistake you’ve ever made at work.

The details of just how widespread contamination was in DNA testing for the Claremont Serial Killer case was detailed on day 54. At least seven exhibits were found to have been contaminated, six with the DNA of the very scientists analysing them, and one with the DNA of a victim of a completely unrelated crime. The details of how the contamination occurred were laid out by PathWest scientist Scott Egan, who himself is one of the contributors of the contamination. It’s, as Tim Clarke says in this episode, an embarrassing day for the prosecution. Joined by criminal defence lawyer Damien Cripps, Natalie and Tim discuss what this bombshell evidence means for the prosecution’s case, and what they would have to do next to gain back legal ground. The question remains however, so what? These exhibits aren’t the crucial samples the the prosecution say contained Bradley Edwards’ DNA, why is this important? The podcast team discuss this question, and answer some of your listener questions too. If you have a question for the podcast team or any of their guests, send them in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au, and for more on the Claremont Serial Killings trial, head to thewest.com.au or watch 7NEWS 6pm weeknights (AWST) or on Facebook.

Whenever there’s a big event, there’s bound to be news crews. That was no exception when police descended on the accused Claremont Serial Killer’s house on December 22, 2016. But unlike now, those news crews had no idea just how big that raid would be. With special guests, veteran 7NEWS cameramen Ray Raab and The West Australian photographer Justin Benson-Cooper joining Natalie Bonjolo and Tim Clarke, they discuss, even when the opposition got a shot of ‘a man’ being taken away by police from his house, they had no idea what they were looking at. As the day progressed, rumours started to swirl. Rumours turned into questions and then scrambling by news houses across the state. It was the biggest story WA had ever seen. Did police catch the Claremont Serial Killer? We still won’t find out for another few months as the trial continues. Reporters, camera operators and photographers had one chance at getting a shot of the man arrested for one of the most infamous crimes in WA history. As Justin and Ray relive the day they stayed out until 4am to get “that” shot of Bradley Edwards being driven to police lockup after a six-hour interview with police. The preparation, the nerves, the 10 seconds of action. In this bonus episode, the podcast team talk the massive police operation, the confusion which led to shock and captured the attention of the state. Join the team again on Thursday as court resumes.

The two lead lawyers on WA’s mammoth case have been working for 49 days and nights every day of the Claremont Serial Killings trial. After 49 days, it seemed - as The West’s Emily Moulton pointed out in this episode - that they were getting tired. As the day was drawing to a close, a new witness, from the MACRO Taskforce took the stand. Just as soon as Senior Sergeant George Paton started his evidence, defence lawyer Paul Yovich objected, which led to a 20-minute legal argument between him and the lead prosecutor. Eventually, Justice Hall said he would ‘lock them in a room together’ so they could sort it out, which they eventually did. Outside of courtroom clashes, during UK witness Carole Evans’ cross examination, it was revealed hairs found on Ciara Glennon’s body were also sent to be tested in the UK - in fact, these samples were considered more important than the fingernails at the time. It was found that the hairs from 10 people including Ciara were found, but after comparison with those hairs against some taken from Bradley Edwards after his arrest, none of them matched the accused Claremont Serial Killer. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Emily Moulton as they discuss the late sitting of day 48, as well as day 49’s proceedings. If you have any questions for the podcast team, or any of their guests, send them in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au

Over a seven week period in mid 1993 twenty-one year old Paul Denyer stalked the women of Frankston, a suburb of Melbourne in Australia.Denyer attacked and murdered three young women; Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream and Natalie Russell over a 7 week period as part of a larger stalking campaign that began months earlier. In February he had broken into a woman’s apartment and defiled the place, as well as prank calling the woman repeatedly. He had also killed the woman’s cat. He had ransacked other homes too before he progressed to murder. He had attempted to kill a fourth woman Rosca Toth, but she escaped Denyer who then found another victim that same night. In our news section; - Massive hunt for Zodiac Killer-style gang in California - Police release secret recordings in the William Tyrrell case - DNA evidence is causing issues in the trial of alleged Claremont serial killer Bradley Edwards. - Majority of serial killers are Taurus, study claims See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our first psychological profile this season is on David Parker Ray, also known as the Toy Box Killer. Although no bodies were ever found Ray was accused by his accomplices of killing several people but police believe the number could have been as high as 60.Ultimately Ray was convicted of kidnapping and torture in 2001 and died shortly after of a heart attack.In our news section; A break in the Long Island serial killer case?Police are examining a cold case that may be linked to the Infamous Zodiac KillerThe trial of the alleged ‘Claremont serial killer’ continues in Western AustraliaThe home of the ‘bloody Benders’, America’s first serial killer family, is up for sale.An additional audio file of Parker Ray's recording will be made available to Patreon subscribers on the $10+ tier See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today local comedian Janelle Koenig popped in to plug her Fringe Show Surburban Hymns, Alison Fan gave us an unexpected update on the Claremont Serial Killer trial & Find out why Oscar Winning Director Bong Joon-Ho was apologising backstage at the awards

Lance Williams was the main suspect as being the Claremont Serial Killer for 10 years, and today it was revealed scientists once believed they found a possible match between his hair and that found on the third victim, Ciara Glennon. During his final day on the stand, retired forensic scientist Martin Blooms revealed in 2002, scientists did suspect a match had been made between the hair from Lance Williams and hairs found on Ciara Glennon’s body, following testing on Mr Williams hair after he was arrested. Lance Williams was arrested in 1998 and interrogated by police for 17 hours. Shortly after his arrest, Lance Williams voluntarily offered his DNA samples for testing, He was placed under intense scrutiny by police, who openly followed him to and from work every day for years. In 2002, they conducted the test, which at the time was designed to exclude suspects, but forms shown to the court on day 39 revealed at least one hair recovered from Ciara’s shirt as well as her skirt noted that it “possibly matched with Williams.” Mr Williams admitted to driving around Claremont at night during 1996 and 1997 to look for lone women, but he insisted it was to offer them a safe way to get home - because three women had gone missing from the area. Claremont in Conversation guest and veteran 7 News reporter Alison Fan interviewed Mr Williams in 2002, and said she came out of the interview convinced he was innocent, so much so she called the assistant commissioner of police to tell him what she thought. It wasn’t until a decade after his arrest, that Lance Williams was officially no longer a suspect in the case. He has since died, but was alive to hear someone else - Bradley Robert Edwards - was arrested and charged with the murders, which he denies. But the day wasn’t all about Lance Williams, Mr Blooms was grilled by the defence about his involvement in the case, revealing that police asked he be taken off the case in 2003 - which The West’s Emily Moulton said received a sharp response, and tense moment with the prosecution. With every detail from the last 23 years being pulled apart and analysed in WA’s trial of the century, the pressure and scrutiny is expected to only increase. Join Natalie Bonjolo and Emily Moulton as they discuss day 39. If you have any questions for the podcast team, or an of their guests, send them in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au.

It was the Australia Day weekend 1996. Perth woke to the shocking news that an 18-year-old had been reported missing after not returning home from a night out in Claremont with friends. Little did we know that her disappearance would be just the beginning of Australia's most expensive and longest running investigation. She was the first victim of the Claremont Serial Killer, but her body has never been found. In this bonus episode, we're joined by veteran journalist Alison Fan, who became close to the Spiers family since their daughter and sister was reported missing. Alison recounts the desperation felt by Sarah's heartbroken family to find the loving and happy young woman. We take you through the person Sarah was, the search for the 18-year-old and the torment her family has gone through in the 24 years she's been missing, including false hopes and clairvoyants giving them leads that went nowhere. As WA's trial of the century continues, the Spiers family say they've never given up hope of finding Sarah. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Alison Fan and Tim Clarke as they remember Sarah.

Claremont was a buzzing, wealthy suburb, about 20 minutes from Perth, Western Australia. With pubs and bars along wide, safe streets.  It was known for its nightlife, with patrons often spilling out onto the footpath in the early hours of the morning.  But that all changed in 1996 when the disappearance of three young women made national headlines.  Claremont would become the backdrop for one of Western Australia’s biggest, longest-running and expensive investigations, which as of yet, has not been solved. But more than 23 years later, as this episode is published, a man is sitting on trial, facing eight charges for the murders of Sarah Jane Spiers, Jane Louise Rimmer, and Ciara Eilish Glennon.  Journalist Natalie Bonjolo speaks to Jessie about the case of the Claremont Serial Killer. Natalie is an executive producer on the Claremont Serial Killings podcast for the West Australian where she has been following the trial as it unfolds and working alongside journalists who've been reporting on the case since the first woman, Sarah Spiers, went missing on a January night in 1996. CREDITS Guest: Natalie Bonjolo Host: Jessie Stephens Producer and Editor: Elise Cooper RESEARCH CLAREMONT: The Claremont Serial Killings podcast from The West Australian https://bit.ly/2sLouFD  7 News Perth, Accused Claremont serial killer Bradley Edwards has pleaded guilty to five of eight charges against him 7 Network https://bit.ly/2G9XimX  7 News Perth, Victim statement in court about the night she was raped by Bradley Robert Edwards, 7 Network https://bit.ly/2unFIt2 CONTACT US If you have a case you'd like to hear on True Crime Conversations send us an email at truecrime@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group True Crime Conversations herehttps://bit.ly/2xrjAMZ 

***WARNING: Graphic Content*** Ciara Glennon's fingernail clippings are the key pieces of evidence the prosecution have to say why they'll prove Bradley Robert Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer. The reason why they're so crucial, is because DNA found under those fingernails contained the DNA of the accused, and the prosecution say it got there because of a struggle. When Ciara Glennon’s body was found on April 3, 1997, she also had defensive wounds on her arms and hands, indicating she fought for her life. On day 27 of the Claremont Serial Killings trial, the court heard from the mortuary manager who collected those key pieces of evidence. Dr Robert Macdermit, who had conducted more than 10,000 autopsies during his career, clipped Ciara's fingernails, and detailed the grim task that was conducting her post-mortem. In that autopsy, Ciara's hair mass was also taken, a gruesome task which was explained in full to the court by Dr Macdermit. Ciara's hair is also an important piece of evidence for the prosecution, because several blue and grey fibres, which they say are from the Telstra uniform and Commodore station wagon used by Bradley Edwards at the time. However, during his cross examination it was revealed Dr Macdermit could have driven a commodore to the post mortem that day. The defence also noticed what looked like another body present in the room of the time of Ciara's post-mortem. They also got Dr Macdermit to admit they used the same utensils for different body parts, which were rinsed off during the procedure. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Alison Fan as they explain the details of day 27. If you have any questions for the Claremont in Conversation team, send them in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au For more information on WA's trial of the century, head to https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings

The defence team for the accused Claremont Serial Killer, Bradley Edwards focussed on forensic collection errors made by police when Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies were found in 1996 and 1997. Sergeant Gary Hyde was grilled about errors in transcripts and data entry of forensic pieces from samples collected from the murdered women. On day 26, we’re joined by forensic expert Brendan Chapman, who helps walk us through some of the potential risks incorrect entries in forensic databases can arise, as well as answer your questions about DNA and forensics. We also got a glimpse of the type of person Ciara Glennon was in life, with photos of her bedroom just hours after she went missing shown to the court. The moment trapped in time, as the court saw clothes strewn across her bed and shoes on the floor. The bedroom left by a woman in a hurry, never to return. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Brendan Chapman as they navigate the world of forensics and DNA. For more on the trial, head to https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings Don’t forget you can send in your questions for the team and any of our guests to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au

This morning Fremantle musician and activist John Butler called in to give the Fire Aid Benefit gig a plug and he gave his thoughts on climate change in our country. Fred & Lisa also asked you What movie you would like turned into a TV series...wait till you hear the suggestion from Troy from Alkimos. Alison Fan gave the guys an update on the Claremont Serial Killer trial and there's a guy with too many naked calendars of himself...the details are in the podcast too.

When police arrived at the scenes where Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies had been dumped, They didn’t have to wear gloves to prevent cross contamination. On day 22 of the Claremont Serial Killings trial, former forensic police officer Robert Hemelaar took the stand for a third day where it was revealed there wasn’t a big focus on preserving a crime scene in the mid 1990s. He said there was no protocol for wearing gloves and covers for their boots, only that gloves should be worn while handling ‘deceased matter’, for their own safety. During his cross examination by defence lawyer Paul Yovich, Mr Hemelaar admitted he had handled some evidence - a tree branch - with his bare hands. The court had been told tree branches had been pulled off nearby trees and placed over both Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies to partially conceal them. He also said a key piece of evidence, a hair sample from Ciara Glennon which the prosecution says contained fibres matching unique Telstra shorts, the kind issued to Bradley Edwards while he was working at Telstra, had not been videoed while being collected from Ciara’s body. It was revealed that the sample had also not had tamper-proof tape stuck on the container until years after it was collected. Cross-contamination is the main case the defence has said will provide reasonable doubt about whether Bradley Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Alison Fan as they take you through Day 22’s evidence, and answer some of your questions. If you have a question for the podcast team, send it in to claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au You can also find all of the exhibits released by Justice Hall at https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-all-the-exhibits-released-to-the-media-in-bradley-edwards-supreme-court-trial-ng-b881415460z

Emotional turmoil. That’s the motive the prosecution say led Bradley Edwards to attack a woman at Hollywood hospital, rape a teenager and kill three women. Family and friends told of the mild-mannered Bradley Edwards in the first four weeks of the trial. The man who didn’t react when he caught his wife kissing another man in their house, nor reacting to the news of his estranged wife having a baby with her lover. The prosecution say he didn’t react publicly to these events, instead he took out his emotions on lone, vulnerable women. Sarah Spiers, Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon. The prosecution say they also have DNA and fibre evidence to back up their claim. DNA which they say Bradley Edwards left on his rape victim and Ciara Glennon, as well as on a kimono he left behind after a terrifying home invasion known as “The Huntingdale break in” But the defence have a case of their own. They say the DNA got on all three samples not through Bradley Edwards committing all of the offences, but through cross contamination. They also say there’s no evidence of him being in Claremont at the time of the killings because there’s no CCTV evidence of him in the area. In this bonus episode, hear how the prosecution plan to say Bradley Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer. Join us again on Monday January 6 for daily podcasts of the Claremont Serial Killings trial.

Before it was known as the hunting ground for one of WA’s worst serial killers, Claremont was the go-to destination for young people wanting to be seen. Every weekend the pubs and clubs were packed. Some of WA’s wealthiest called Claremont home. And it was safe. But a rape, followed by three murders changed that. All of the victims were out in this affluent suburb, on their own. Within the space of nine months, Claremont would never be the same. Women stayed in packs and men worried they’d be suspected of these horrible crimes. While Northbridge, another entertainment district of Perth became popular instead. Even some 20 years later, before an arrest, “The Claremont Serial Killer” was someone generations of West Australians grew up fearing. The killer could still be out there. Veteran journalist Alison Fan raised her kids in Claremont, covered this case extensively and even helped search for Sarah Spiers, Jane Rimmer then Ciara Glennon. She grieved with both the Rimmers and Glennons when sadly, their daughters were found murdered. Alison even interviewed the man police tailed for years as their prime suspect. Claremont In Conversation host Natalie Bonjolo was in her 20s and going to the same pubs and clubs where the girls disappeared from. Never letting her friends go home alone, wanting to stay in a pack, she tells of the fear bubble which surrounded Claremont that didn’t exist anywhere else. In this bonus episode, join Natalie, Alison and Criminal defence lawyer Damien Cripps as they tell their stories of being around Claremont at the time of these crimes, and how it changed a suburb and a State forever. Tell us your stories from Claremont at claremontpodcast@wanews.com.au, and stay tuned for more bonus episodes.

Jane Rimmer disappeared in the early hours of June 9, 1996 from Claremont. her body was found 55 days later on August 3 in bushland in Wellard. On June 9, 1996, a man was riding a horse in Wellard, when his horse spooked. He fell off and found a guess watch. That watch turned out to be Jane Rimmer's. Day 13 of the Claremont Serial Killings trial heard the man didn't report the watch to police until after Jane's Body was found. It turns out he fell just two metres from where her body was dumped. Before she disappeared, friends of Jane Rimmer relived the decision the 23-year-old made to stay out alone while her friends caught a taxi home the night she disappeared. One friend, Lynda Donovan remembered a conversation she had with an emotional Jane the night she disappeared - a typical conversation many friends have had after a few drinks, only now it's a heartbreaking reminder of her friend, and her feelings about herself that night. The court was shown more CCTV of the night Jane Rimmer was last seen alive, also, for the first time, vision of Ciara Glennon in Claremont was shown. But probably the most important part of this vision was what wasn't able to be seen - Bradley Edwards. The man the prosecution says killed Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon was nowhere to be seen. Police said out of all of the vision they've managed to obtain from the nights the two women disappeared, there's no evidence of the man the prosecution say killed the two women in any of the vision. Criminal defence lawyer Tom Percy QC joins Natalie Bonjolo and Tim Clarke to discuss why the day's proceedings go little way to proving Bradley Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer.

In this bonus episode, by popular demand we take you through the evidence given by the man now known as the ‘third wheel’ in Bradley Edwards’ marriage to his first wife. The bizarre living arrangement, affair and pregnancy which the prosecution say led to the ‘emotional turmoil’ which caused Bradley Edwards to kill Sarah Spiers and Jane Rimmer, then Ciara Glennon. Salacious and intimate details were revealed in court, as the man who came in between the accused Claremont Serial Killer and his first wife gave his evidence.

It was massive day in court, with eight witnesses taking the stand, including the woman who was attacked from behind by the accused Claremont Serial Killer, Bradley Robert Edwards in 1990, who spoke about her ordeal publicly for the first time. He pleaded guilty and was convicted on common assault. As Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Alison Fan discuss, her testimony was animated and detailed, and she recounted the terrifying ordeal, now known as "The Hollywood Hospital Incident" like it was yesterday, the day she said she thought she was going to die. For the first time, it was revealed that Western Australian Police were looking into Telstra vehicles as early as July 1996, just a month after Jane Rimmer went missing and before Ciara Glennon was murdered. The court also heard from three other women, known as 'The Telstra Living Witnesses' who the prosecution say had close encounters with a man in a white van, driving around Cottesloe and Claremont picking up vulnerable women.

Dez Dickerson was the Guitarist in Prince's band The Revolution, he called Fred & Lisa this morning to chat about the re-issue of the 1999 album. Alison Fan gave us another update from the Claremont Serial Killer trial and the vets who knew the original Red Dog personally came in for a chat.

The defence’s opening statement may have only taken 25-minutes, but in that time, Bradley Robert Edwards' defence lawyer, Paul Yovich dropped a bombshell. He claimed crucial DNA samples - which the prosecution will use as evidence to prove Bradley Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer - had been contaminated by lab scientists. Day Two also heard the movie-like investigation of how Bradley Edwards came to be charged with murder. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and veteran journalist Alison Fan as they discuss the Claremont Serial Killings Trial.

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Adnan Syed’s appeal for a new trial. Remains discovered in Alabama are believed to be those of missing college student, Aniah Blanchard. A Utah man is charged with the murder of his mother, who was stabbed in her apartment. Two South Carolina inmates, serving life in prison, murdered four other inmates in a demented bid to be sentenced to death. They have been sentenced to four additional life sentences. Finally, the trial of Bradley Robert Edwards begins in Perth, Western Australia. Edwards is accused of being the so-called “Claremont Serial Killer” who terrorized Perth in 1996 and 1997.

A never-before heard phone call Sarah Spiers made in the hours before she disappeared. Descriptions of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s final movements, and gruesome evidence shown to a packed-out court on the first day of the accused Claremont Serial Killer, Bradley Robert Edwards’ trial. Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and legal experts, criminal defence lawyer Damien Cripps and Barrister Nicholas van Hattem as they discuss Day 1 of the trial WA has waited 23 years for.

This morning Fred & Lisa spoke to Flashpoint's Tim McMillan with the Claremont Serial Killer trial about to start, They also asked about your impulse buys, wait 'til you hear what Jack from Shoalwater bought, plus Paddy Sweeney gave us the lowdown on the weekend in sport.

This week we continue our psychological profile on former Canadian Forces Colonel David Russell Williams. Ultimately Williams would be charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of forcible confinement, two counts of breaking and entering, and sexual assault.This episode focuses on his crimes as revealed in his police interview.In our news section;Another twist in the case of alleged ‘Claremont Serial Killer’ Bradley Edwards.US Attorney General Bill Barr says the Trump administration will move to speed up the use of capital punishment against convicted mass murderersThe 'Hollywood Ripper' caught in an undercover stingA mother and son have been jailed in the UK for the murder of their neighbour.Subscribe to our Patreon page for bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/MWMconfessions See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On November 2, 1984 Fifty-two year old Margie Barfield, also known as Velma Barfield, was executed by lethal injection in North Carolina. She was the first woman to be executed in the United States since 1962. Her crimes? She had murdered six family members over a nine year period from1969 to 1978. This week we profile a Black Widow.In our news section;The two Canadians wanted over a series of murders found dead'Backpacker' killer Ivan Milat back in hospitalJudge throws out evidence in the trial of accused Claremont Serial Killer Bradley Edwards.Subscribe to our Patreon page: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we continue our examination of the Manson family as we edge closer to those two August nights in 1969 where seven people were killed.In this episode our attention turns to killer Leslie Van Houten and the prosecution’s star witness and former Manson follower Linda Kasabian.In our news section: - A man has been arrested after allegedly opening fire with a pump action shotgun at four different locations across Darwin - Detroit Police warns of possible serial killer targeting women - Claremont serial killer trial delayedJoin our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/MWMconfessions See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When is the last time you listened to a couple of gals butcher the Australian accent? I bet it has been a hot second! Listen in as we rate and review the Claremont:The Claremont Serial Killer Podcast, where we discuss this mess of a story line about three dead women in the prominent town of Claremont. This is a solved crime that took years to come to a conclusion! So grab a Vegemite sandwhich and join us in the land down uhhhnddaa!!

Matt and the legal stig discuss the infamous Claremont Serial Killer, the ins and outs of the Residential Tenancy Act as well as Lawyer X, a police informant lawyer currently in the media. 

This is an update on the Claremont Serial Killer case in Case 30. For all credits and sources please visit [**casefilepodcast.com/claremont**](http://casefilepodcast.com/claremont/)

The city of Perth is the capital of Western Australia. It is one of the most remote cities in the world. Adelaide is the closest city, which is a 3-hour flight away… * * * Research for this episode by Victoria Dieffenbacher. Co-written by Victoria Dieffenbacher and the Anonymous Host. For all credits and sources please visit [**casefilepodcast.com/claremont**](http://casefilepodcast.com/claremont/)