The first glimpse into Norma’s life in prestigious Mandeville Crescent, Toorak and an overview of her last day alive. We begin to question some of the events of that day and the actions of those involved. Expert consulting Forensic Pathologist, Byron Collins, is introduced, providing his interpretation of the 1929 pathology report. Accidental death was ruled out then, as it is now.   More information - <a href="http://www.murderarchives.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.murderarchives.com.au</a> Contact Emma - <a href="mailto:emma@murderarchives.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">emma@murderarchives.com.au</a>   Thanks to all those who added their voices to this podcast (in alphabetical order): Daniel Alfieri Courtney Carthy Simon Curtin Alan Hands Cassidy Krygger Ben Mitchell Elaine Mitchell Gill Neale And our experts: Charlie Bezzina Dr Byron Collins Dr Karen Scally Andrea ScarfSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The first glimpse into Norma’s life in prestigious Mandeville Crescent, Toorak and an overview of her last day alive. We begin to question some of the events of that day and the actions of those involved. Expert consulting Forensic Pathologist, Byron Collins, is introduced, providing his interpretation of the 1929 pathology report. Accidental death was ruled out then, as it is now. More information - www.murderarchives.com.au Contact Emma - emma@murderarchives.com.au Thanks to all those who added their voices to this podcast (in alphabetical order): Daniel Alfieri Courtney Carthy Simon Curtin Alan Hands Cassidy Krygger Ben Mitchell Elaine Mitchell Gill Neale And our experts: Charlie Bezzina Dr Byron Collins Dr Karen Scally Andrea Scarf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first glimpse into Norma’s life in prestigious Mandeville Crescent, Toorak and an overview of her last day alive. We begin to question some of the events of that day and the actions of those involved. Expert consulting Forensic Pathologist, Byron Collins, is introduced, providing his interpretation of the 1929 pathology report. Accidental death was ruled out then, as it is now. &nbsp; More information - <a href="http://www.murderarchives.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.murderarchives.com.au</a> Contact Emma - <a href="mailto:emma@murderarchives.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer">emma@murderarchives.com.au</a> &nbsp; Thanks to all those who added their voices to this podcast (in alphabetical order): Daniel Alfieri Courtney Carthy Simon Curtin Alan Hands Cassidy Krygger Ben Mitchell Elaine Mitchell Gill Neale And our experts: Charlie Bezzina Dr Byron Collins Dr Karen Scally Andrea ScarfSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

1: Norma’s last day

We’ve started this podcast to create a dialogue with you, that may help solve a 1929 murder in Toorak. 

If you want to know more, or help in the amateur sleuthing, we’ve uploaded documents and images to our website www.murderarchives.com.au to complement the podcast.

About the case.

On 9 September 1929, Norma McLeod, an unmarried 29-year-old teacher was found unconscious in her parent’s home in the prestigious suburb of Toorak. 

A pair of men’s underpants lay across her forehead. By 5pm that day she was dead. 

An autopsy revealed a seven-inch crack in the back of her skull caused by violent trauma from a blunt object. 

The case attracted huge press and public attention; accusations were plentiful, but an inquest returned an open verdict.

Almost 90 years after this mysterious death, an extensive three-year investigation involving a re-examination of the police files, combined with an in-depth look at Norma’s family, raises questions about the rigour of the original investigation. 

With the aid of the victim’s descendants and a group of renowned experts we’ve discovered long-held secrets, connections in high places and people who weren’t who they seemed to be.

Experts who provide input: forensic pathologist, Byron Collins; ex-homicide detective, Charlie Bezzina; criminal barrister, Alan Hands; psycho-physiologist, Elizabeth Martin; forensic psychologist, Dr Karen Scally and graphologist, Andrea Scarfe

Some of Norma’s descendants, who are also actors, ‘voice’ various parts throughout the podcast.

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We’ve started this podcast to create a dialogue with you, that may help solve a 1929 murder in Toorak. If you want to know more, or help in the amateur sleuthing, we’ve uploaded documents and images to our website www.murderarchives.com.au to complement the podcast. About the case. On 9 September 1929, Norma McLeod, an unmarried 29-year-old teacher was found unconscious in her parent’s home in the prestigious suburb of Toorak. A pair of men’s underpants lay across her forehead. By 5pm that day she was dead. An autopsy revealed a seven-inch crack in the back of her skull caused by violent trauma from a blunt object. The case attracted huge press and public attention; accusations were plentiful, but an inquest returned an open verdict. Almost 90 years after this mysterious death, an extensive three-year investigation involving a re-examination of the police files, combined with an in-depth look at Norma’s family, raises questions about the rigour of the original investigation. With the aid of the victim’s descendants and a group of renowned experts we’ve discovered long-held secrets, connections in high places and people who weren’t who they seemed to be. Experts who provide input: forensic pathologist, Byron Collins; ex-homicide detective, Charlie Bezzina; criminal barrister, Alan Hands; psycho-physiologist, Elizabeth Martin; forensic psychologist, Dr Karen Scally and graphologist, Andrea Scarfe Some of Norma’s descendants, who are also actors, ‘voice’ various parts throughout the podcast.

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