The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

The Shark Arm Murder: When a Tiger Shark Spilled a Killer’s Secret

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In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into imfamous The Shark Arm Murder, one of Australia’s most bizarre and unsolved mysteries. When a tiger shark at Coogee Aquarium vomited up a human arm in 1935, it set off a true crime saga involving forgery, blackmail, and a deadly underworld rivalry. Today we explore the story of Jimmy Smith, Patrick Brady, and Reginald Holmes, and how their tangled lives shocked Sydney. Was the shark merely a witness, or did it hold the key to solving the crime? Tune in for this incredible blend of historical crime and wild twists.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

  1. Shark Arm by Phil Roope and Kevin Meagher (Book)
  2. National Library of Australia: Archive on the Shark Arm Murders
  3. Atlas Obscura: "The Bizarre Case of the Shark Arm Murders"
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    • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
    • About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
    • Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
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