Gone for 50 years: the Beaumont Children Jane Nartare (9), Arnna Kathleen (7), and Grant Ellis (4) disappeared from Glenelg Beach, near Adelaide, South Australia, on January 26, 1966. This is one of Australia’s best known cold cases. On January 26, 1966, around 10am, the three children took the bus from their home to the beach. […]
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Case of the Month: Fiona Burns and John Lee
Fiona Burns and John Lee were friends. Their story is written by guest blogger and Australian journalist/author Emily Webb. Theirs is the Case of the Month. ** They were young and rebellious and living a life of what they thought was freedom. John Lee (14) and Fiona Burns (15) were hitchhiking across the South Australian-Victorian […]
Murder in Suburbia
Murder in Suburbia by Emily Webb is as the subtitle suggests really disturbing. We all feel safe in our neck of the woods. Webb shows us some cases from Australia’s dark heart. Be prepared to see your burb differently after you are done reading. Webb discusses 28 chilling cases. Two highlights here below: If only […]
Sum it Up! #51
Sum it Up! #51 is filled with news about Australian cases. From the Age: “the South Australian government is offering rewards of $1 million in each case of 18 children presumed to have been murdered, including the Beaumont siblings who disappeared in 1966. The 13 cases involve 18 children who disappeared or were found murdered between […]
Recap #CrimeChat Jan 27, 2014
Recap #CrimeChat Jan 27, 2014 that was dedicated to the three Beaumont Children who disappeared on January 26, 1966. Jane, Grant, and Arnna Beaumont were the children of Jim & Nancy. I wrote a case analyses and that post is one of the most popular on my blog. It is called “In search of Jane, […]
New developments Beaumont Children
New developments in the cold case of the missing Beaumont Children. There is a new book out entitled “The Satin Man.” This book, written by Alan Whiticker explores the possibility that the Beaumont Children were at one point near a man with an alleged sinister background. One of the sons of South Australian captain of industry Harry […]
In memory: Azaria Chantel Loren Chamberlain
She only lived for two months but the little girl is etched in our memories: Azaria Chantel Loren Chamberlain (June 11, 1980 – Aug 17, 1980) After she disappeared her mother, Lindy Chamberlain was convicted of murder on October 29, 1982 and sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour. Her father, Michael Chamberlain was found guilty as an accessory […]
Murder at the Rocks by Jill Paterson
Murder at the Rocks by Jill Paterson. My first book review for “Blog Tour de Troops” is Murder at the Rocks by Jill Paterson. In contrast to what you might read in the title, the Rocks do not refer to the beach. They refer to a mansion but to me the Rocks refer to the main […]
1983 cold case of Louise Bell re-opened
Police in Adelaide, South Australia, have announced that the 1983 case of Louise Bell has been re-opened. “The unthinkable had happened — a little girl was abducted from her bedroom in a quiet, friendly neighbourhood, never to be seen again.” Police have re-submitted evidence for DNA testing to see whether it can be linked to a […]
Vidocq presents… Paul Cutler!
Paul Cutler is an Australian barrister. He is admitted to practise at the New South Wales Bar. He has a commercial practise with specialties in corporate insolvency and bankruptcy. Apart from the challenges of professional practice, Paul enjoys tennis, swimming, and playing the violin. He also likes to blog about topical (and sometimes amusing) legal matters […]