Don't Blame The Mom

It was the 2nd February 1986 in the Australian suburb of Blacktown, New South Wales, when 26 year old nurse Anita Cobby said goodbye to her friends & began to make her way home from the station.

But tragically Anita would never make it home.

Because along her route she was abducted by 5 evil, sadistic men who took it in turns to brutally beat, sexually assault & torture her before she was murdered.

The brutality that she had endured at the hands of these men reduced even the most hardened officers to tears.

In a crime that shocked the whole of Australia & left people asking for the death penalty to be reinstated , Anita's case has left an imprint on the nation even to this day. Not only because of the devastation her loved ones & everyone felt.

But also because of the positive changes her parents Gary & Grace Lynch fought to improve in the justice system for homicide victims & their families.

They made sure their beloved daughter's death- as horrific as it had been, was not completely in vain & helped to channel their grief into positive changes for the families of homicide victims.

As it reaches 38 years since Anitas death, we take a look into the harrowing & brutal events of that night & the incredibly swift police investigation that helped bring her killers to justice.

It really highlights how a completely innocent young woman who is just trying to get home in a normal suburb can unknowingly cross paths with a dangerous gang of men.

Unspeakably evil men who were out just to hunt for a victim.

Anita's death will forever be etched into the hearts of a nation, & she will never be forgotten. She is still to this day, remembered for the kind compassionate woman that she was whose life & death has had an impact on so many.

Her story truly is a crime that broke the heart of a nation, but through that darkness came some light. Because Anita's case has helped bring awareness to the safety of women nationwide ....

This is episode 118

Australia's Heart Break

The Murder of Anita Cobby part 1

Crime talk timestamp: 6:32 minutes

Sources :

Articles from The Sydney Morning Herald/ info from Wikipedia/ The Guardian /people.com / news.com.au/

Nepeannenews.com. Aus / book Remembering Anita Cobby The Case The Husband The Aftermath by Mark Morri

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On 8th March 2024 38 year old Sarah Mayhew was spotted entering the flat of a man named Steven Sansom in Sutton, England.

After this mother of two was never seen alive again .

When dismembered body parts began to appear around different locations in London & they were identified as Sarah's, police quickly narrowed in on one suspect .

They soon realised that Sarah had fallen victim to not just one sexually sadistic, twisted killer Sansom ,but also to his equally depraved partner in crime Gemma Watts who had also helped to plan her murder ...

And even more shockingly this was not Sansom's first murder. Infact he was out on license after serving time in prison for the murder of a taxi driver Terrence Boyle back in 1998.

In today's case we look at a disturbed killer couple who methodically planned and carried out a heinous, sadistic killing. A crime that was so shocking, and so brutal it has been described in court as truly bloodthirsty.....

This is episode 117

Killer couples : The Murder Of Sarah Mayhew

Crime talk timestamp: 7:23 minutes

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Crime talk timestamp : 14:30 minutes

In the concluding episode of our deep dive into the case of 13 year old Dylan Redwine we reveal how law enforcement & FBI close in on his killer .

It is found to be even more shocking when the brutal killer is revealed to be someone who should have been protecting & caring for Dylan, his own father Mark Redwine .

Not only was he the last person to have seen Dylan alive. But his shady behaviour, like his lack of wanting to help in the searches for his missing son made family members & authorities question what he really knew about what happened to Dylan on that fateful night. And question what he was hiding…..

As Dylan’s remains were finally found, evidence gathered and search warrants are granted the case starts to build with Mark Redwine fast becoming suspect number one .

Although it took years to finally bring him to justice & bring some closure for Dylan’s loving family members Redwine was eventually charged and locked away for murdering his own son , his own child , in a brutal & bloody way .

Dylan’s short life was so cruelly & unnecessarily stolen from him way too soon in such a violent way, & even worse at the hands of his own father. But he is still remembered by all those who knew & loved him, & by the people around the world who were touched by his story as a kind, fun loving young boy. Just a normal 13 year old who loved to ride his bike, hang out with his friends & play video games. A content life that was brutally taken from him way too soon by someone who did not behave like a father should, & instead behaved like a vicious monster.

This is episode 116

The Murder Of Dylan Redwine, Part 2

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One of the most despicable & deplorable acts that a man can commit is to purposely cause the death of a member of his own family. But what about when it is the brutal death of their own child…?

The very thought of this is of course beyond most of our comprehension.

It brings to light the scary possibility that someone who instinctively is supposed to be our biggest protector could actually turn out to be our biggest threat .

And for one young boy in Colorado,13 year old Dylan Redwine, who was due to spend Thanksgiving with his dad in November 2012- that is exactly the awful reality he was confronted with.

Sadly by the time Dylan would have realised how much danger he was really in ,it was too late ….

As his father Mark Redwine spends the rest of his years behind bars we look into what could have caused these sickening crimes.

Could it have been what authorities believe happened that fateful night ?

That Redwine was so overcome with fury at the thought of his deep, dark, secrets being exposed that it sent him over the edge, leading him to savagely kill his own son ?

Judging by the shocking images Dylan had accidentally discovered on his dad’s laptop, it seems that was likely his motive.

How as a father figure could anything ever be bad enough that it allows you to over ride your in built maternal instinct, thus allowing you to murder your own flesh & blood ?

In this episode we take a deep dive into a case that is so heartbreaking. The utterly needless murder of a much loved , happy, popular 13 year old boy who had the world at his feet & a family that loved him & miss him so much to this day …

This is episode 115

The Murder Of Dylan Redwine

Part 1

Crime talk timestamp : 9:34 minutes

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This is the concluding part to our deep dive on brutal American serial killer Gary Hilton.

He would stalk his victims using his binoculars & knowledge of beautiful National Parks to hunt for victims .

As the net tightens in on him and his crimes he naively believes he can continue on his murder spree, however we see Hilton’s luck run out when he slips up at a gas station .

His arrest brings not only answers to the tragic fate his final victim 24 year old Meredith Emerson met, but also more horrifying realisations to just how deadly he was as a free man …

This is episode 114

Gary Hilton : The National Parks Serial Killer

Part 2

Crime talk timestamp : 8: minutes

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Sometimes there is nothing better than going for a nice walk to help you relax & enjoy nature whilst escaping the hectic buzz of a city …

This is one of the many reasons why lots of people enjoy hiking in America’s beautiful nature attractions like for example their National Parks.

The beauty & sanctity of which was nearly destroyed back in 2007 when a dangerous predator was discovered to be lurking within these parks .

Serial killer Gary Micheal Hilton began living off the grid & seeking isolated areas like national forests & parks across different states.

He would park up & prowl through the trees, hunting & watching through his binoculars for unsuspecting victims with his dog Dandy at his side to make himself appear more approachable . After launching his brutal sadistic attacks & keeping some victims alive & captive for days he would kill them before dismembering & disposing of their body parts in different areas ,

Although officially charged with 4 murders Hilton is suspected to have killed more victims, as the FBi do not believe he suddenly began killing at the age of 60 .

However if that is the case this would make him the worlds oldest serial killer …

Now with Hilton locked behind bars never to set foot in one of his beloved parks again , it leaves us asking worrying questions…

How safe are we alone or even with a companion on nature trails or in national parks, even if it is broad daylight ?

At what point is it ok to tell a stranger to please leave , & to stop being polite?

Does Hilton have any more victims out there, that he has hidden somewhere in the wilderness waiting to be finally found, identified & brought home to their loved ones ?

And if so, how many …..?

This is episode 113

Gary Hilton

The National Park Serial Killer

Part 1

Crime talk timestamp: 7:50 minutes

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It was a normal afternoon on July 9th 2024 in the peaceful & affluent area of Bushey, Hertfordshire in England

But on this day which had started just like any other for residents on this quiet cul de sac, piercing screams would suddenly ring out shattering the calm & alarming the neighbours of the Hunt family .

The terrified screams had come from inside the Hunt family home, where three women 28 Year old Hannah, 25 year old Louise & their mother 61 year old Carol Hunt -were systematically subjected to sexual violence, torture & murder.

These crimes were so horrific & sadistic that the people across the UK were in shock.

Especially because their killer, 26 year old Kyle Clifford, had fled the scene & was now on the run .

As a huge manhunt ensued everyone was on high alert & asking the same question - why ?

Why would this bitter, narcissistic ex-boyfriend take a break up so badly that he thought the best revenge was to take the lives of his ex & two of her family members ?

Were there any red flags? And what in his past had perhaps contributed to him becoming such a sadistic & dangerous killer …..?

This is episode 112

The Crossbow Killer: The Murders Of Carol, Louise & Hannah Hunt

Crime talk timestamp: 10:21 minutes

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This is the concluding part to our deep dive into the unbelievable case of Ward Weaver III.

In today’s episode we look at what could have happened in his life that may have contributed to turning him into the killer that he is soon be exposed to be …

Was he just born with a predisposition for murder or was it sadistic, abusive behaviours he had learned as he went through life, perhaps from his own family members ?

As his house & surrounding property in Oregon City, Oregon is finally searched by the FBI some shocking truths are revealed & truly grim discoveries are made .

We will learn the awful truth of what happened to the two missing school girls 12 year old Ashley Pond & 13 year old Miranda Gaddis on the days they both disappeared en route to school, two months apart .

And as we take a look into Weavers family history & lineage it reveals a shocking pattern of sexual violence, abuse & murder from not one, not two, but three male members of the same family . Making the Weaver family the perfect example of the age old fascinating but morbid question , is it nature or is it nurture that creates a sadistic killer….?

This is episode 111: Generational Evil: The Murders Of Ashley Pond & Miranda Gaddis

Crime talk timestamp: 4:40 minutes

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There have been many times when we have come across a story of a brutal killer, or a case where a persons acts seem so evil that we have questioned were they born this way? Or was it perhaps something that stemmed back to their childhood that had moulded them into a monster…?

Never has it been such a compelling or fitting question as it will be when we delve deep into today’s case .

Because when young school girl 12 year old Ashley Pond disappeared en route to her bus stop in Oregon City in 2002, the locals eventually realised a dangerous child abductor must be hiding in their midst.

Then two months later when Ashleys school friend 13 year old Miranda Gaddis also vanished from the bus stop the shocking case was huge in the media, and yet the nationwide search for them continued to hit a dead end.

However when it is finally revealed what tragic fate they had met, & who the predator was that was responsible for taking their lives people were not that surprised when they learnt the kind of family lineage he had come from .

Because their brutal killer Ward Weaver III had a father who was not only a cold blooded killer himself, but also strongly suspected to be a serial killer.

And unbelievably the boy Ward Weaver III had raised as his own son would also later became a killer too . Three generations of evil .

So in today’s case we take a look at how the two innocent young girls had their lives cruelly stolen from them by a dangerous sexual predator, & we look closely at the age old question…..

Was it nature that had led their killer to commit those cruel acts, or was it infact nurture?

This is Episode 110 Generational Evil:

The Murders Of Ashley Pond & Miranda Gaddis

Crime talk timestamp - 10:07 minutes

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It was the evening of October 25th 2023, when 21 year old water polo coach Lilie James entered the gymnasium washrooms after finishing work. She had always felt safe and comfortable in St Andrews cathedral school in Sydney , CBD and had no reason to be afraid as she is caught on cctv entering the cubicle to change out of her work gear .

But little did she know that laying in wait for her was the bitter and controlling man she had briefly dated, 24 year old Paul Thijssen.

For days he had meticulously planned a savage attack on Lilie that would sadly take the bright, talented young woman’s life in the most brutal way, leaving her family & friends devastated.

Today’s episode highlights the very real and present dangers that intimate partner violence presents to young women in Australia and the world over.

It also shows how abusive behaviour like coercive control can escalate rapidly, & if it’s not recognised or action isn’t taken in time it can ultimately lead to the needless murder of innocent young women, just like Lilie….

This is episode 109: ‘When Rejection Turns To Murder’ The Tragic Case Of Lilie James

Crime talk timestamp : 11:50 minutes

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