Twenty years ago this year, Michael Long set fire to the Palace Backpackers hostel in the regional Queensland town of Childers. Fifteen people were killed, nine men and six women. Long inititally admitted to the crimes, but later retracted his confession. In this episode of Crime Insiders | Judgement we go into his trial and also the Coroner's Inquiry to learn what happened on that fateful night twenty years ago, and if Long is likely to get parole later this year.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Twenty years ago this year, Michael Long set fire to the Palace Backpackers hostel in the regional Queensland town of Childers. Fifteen people were killed, nine men and six women. Long inititally admitted to the crimes, but later retracted his confession. In this episode of Crime Insiders | Judgement we go into his trial and also the Coroner's Inquiry to learn what happened on that fateful night twenty years ago, and if Long is likely to get parole later this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty years ago this year, Michael Long set fire to the Palace Backpackers hostel in the regional Queensland town of Childers. Fifteen people were killed, nine men and six women. Long inititally admitted to the crimes, but later retracted his confession. In this episode of Crime Insiders | Judgement we go into his trial and also the Coroner's Inquiry to learn what happened on that fateful night twenty years ago, and if Long is likely to get parole later this year.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

JUDGEMENTS | The Childers Backpacker fire [R v Long]

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DETECTIVES is a gripping one-on-one interview conducted by former cop, Brent Sanders, diving deep into a crime with the detectives who led the investigation. It's a rare insight into what goes on behind the scenes in complex and intriguing police investigations.&nbsp;
FORENSICS takes you deep inside the minds and methods of the world&rsquo;s top forensic experts. Hosted by award-winning journalist and true crime author Dr Liz Porter, these interviews cut through the TV clich&eacute;s to reveal what forensic science really looks like - up close, complex, and constantly evolving. From the techniques that crack high-profile cases to the breakthroughs that exonerate the innocent, these are the real stories behind the science of solving crime.&nbsp;
JUDGEMENTS delves into the gripping world of high-profile criminal cases, examining the twists and turns that lead to justice&mdash;or its failure. Each episode explores a landmark case, from the shocking crime to the courtroom drama. We break down the evidence, witness testimonies, and legal strategies, unveiling the complexities that shape the outcome. &nbsp;
REWIND&nbsp;is our &lsquo;best of&rsquo; series. A weekly revisit of episodes we&rsquo;ve curated just for you, our true crime audience. These are the episodes we believe you cannot miss if you call yourself a true crime fan.&nbsp;
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Crime Insiders is LiSTNR's home of true crime. DETECTIVES is a gripping one-on-one interview conducted by former cop, Brent Sanders, diving deep into a crime with the detectives who led the investigation. It's a rare insight into what goes on behind the scenes in complex and intriguing police investigations.  FORENSICS takes you deep inside the minds and methods of the world’s top forensic experts. Hosted by award-winning journalist and true crime author Dr Liz Porter, these interviews cut through the TV clichés to reveal what forensic science really looks like - up close, complex, and constantly evolving. From the techniques that crack high-profile cases to the breakthroughs that exonerate the innocent, these are the real stories behind the science of solving crime.  JUDGEMENTS delves into the gripping world of high-profile criminal cases, examining the twists and turns that lead to justice—or its failure. Each episode explores a landmark case, from the shocking crime to the courtroom drama. We break down the evidence, witness testimonies, and legal strategies, unveiling the complexities that shape the outcome.   REWIND is our ‘best of’ series. A weekly revisit of episodes we’ve curated just for you, our true crime audience. These are the episodes we believe you cannot miss if you call yourself a true crime fan.  Crime Insiders is YOUR home of true crime.   

Crime Insiders is LiSTNR's home of true crime.
DETECTIVES is a gripping one-on-one interview conducted by former cop, Brent Sanders, diving deep into a crime with the detectives who led the investigation. It's a rare insight into what goes on behind the scenes in complex and intriguing police investigations.&nbsp;
FORENSICS takes you deep inside the minds and methods of the world’s top forensic experts. Hosted by award-winning journalist and true crime author Dr Liz Porter, these interviews cut through the TV clichés to reveal what forensic science really looks like - up close, complex, and constantly evolving. From the techniques that crack high-profile cases to the breakthroughs that exonerate the innocent, these are the real stories behind the science of solving crime.&nbsp;
JUDGEMENTS delves into the gripping world of high-profile criminal cases, examining the twists and turns that lead to justice—or its failure. Each episode explores a landmark case, from the shocking crime to the courtroom drama. We break down the evidence, witness testimonies, and legal strategies, unveiling the complexities that shape the outcome. &nbsp;
REWIND&nbsp;is our ‘best of’ series. A weekly revisit of episodes we’ve curated just for you, our true crime audience. These are the episodes we believe you cannot miss if you call yourself a true crime fan.&nbsp;
Crime Insiders is YOUR home of true crime. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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