Join Shaun and Chloe to discuss the tragic case of 6 year old Kiesha Weippeart, which happened around the Mount Druitt region of Sydney NSW in July of 2010.

There’s many aspects to this case which prompted a lot of discussion at the time, not only about those involved and the broader socio economic aspects, but the possible systemic failures of our community services.

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This episode was produced by True Blue Media using the open source materials referenced below:

1. https://www.smh.com.au/national/duty-of-care-what-happened-to-kiesha-20130826-2skl1.html
2. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jul/18/kristi-abrahams-jailed-murder-kiesha
3. Kristi Abrahams called 'putrid dog' and told to 'rot in hell' as she was sentenced to 16 years for murder of 'vulnerable and defenceless' Kiesha
4. By Amy Dale - The Daily Telegraph July 18, 2013
5. Kristi Abrahams jailed for at least 16 years for murder of 6yo daughter Kiesha Weippeart By court reporter Jamelle Wells - ABC.net.au July 19, 2013
6. Anger as forensic pathologist details injuries suffered by Kiesha Weippeart in Supreme Court testimony By Amy Dale - The Daily Telegraph June 25, 2013
7. Kristi Abrahams' Supreme Court sentencing hearing for Kiesha Weippeart murder continues The Daily Telegraph June 25, 2013
8. A life filled with abuse: kiesha murder By Isabel Hayes - Stuff.co.nz June 17, 2013
9. Kiesha Weippeart's step-father Robert Smith jailed By Peter Bodkin - The Daily Telegraph March 3, 2013
10. Kiesha Weippeart's body 'set alight and buried' after death By Amy Dale - The Daily Telegraph February 15, 2013
11. Kiesha stepdad 'burnt and buried her body' News.ninemsn.com.au February 15, 2013
12. Guilty plea over Kiesha Weippeart's death By Jamelle Wells - ABC.net.au December 16, 2011
13. Police allege Kiesha was thrown against wall or bed By Saffron Howden and Nick Ralston - Smh.com.au June 10, 2011
14. Remains found as Police charge Kiesha Abrahams' mother Kristi Abrahams and stepfather Robert Smith with murder By Amy Dale - Clementine Cuneo April 22, 2011
15. Mother, stepfather refused bail over murder AAP April 22, 2011
16. All hope is gone as Police reveal Kiesha Abrahams is dead The Daily Telegraph January 31, 2011
17. Kiesha Abrahams search called off AAP August 8, 2010
18. Missing girl Kiesha Abrahams knew life's harsh cruelty By Clementine Cuneo and Gemma Jones - The Daily Telegraph August 4, 2010
19. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/cycle-of-abuse-and-failure-kiesha-murder
20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htkLhkNHtEw
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