Who killed who? The confusing Australian true-crime case of the Gilham family murders

Who killed who? The confusing Australian true-crime case of the Gilham family murders

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March 11, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 7 · Episode 11

About this episode

Geordie and Michelle explore the complex and tragic Gilham family murders in Australia, discussing the events and legal outcomes surrounding the case.

Geordie and Michelle deep dive a confusing Australian true-crime case: Gilham family murders. In 1993 in Woronora, Australia, Stephen and Helen Gilham were stabbed to death, their house was set on fire and their son Christopher was found dead downstairs from multiple stab wounds. Older son, Jeffrey Gilham, claimed he had been sleeping in a boatshed in the back yard before rushing to the house after hearing screams, telling police his brother Christopher confessed to killing their parents before setting their mother’s body on fire. Jeffrey admitted stabbing his brother in a rage and initially pleaded guilty to manslaughter, however, after a few plot twists, prosecutors eventually charged Jeffrey with the murder of his parents as well. But that's not the end of this true-crime story... Listen now to discover how Jeffrey was eventually released from prison and why his conviction was overturned. So grab a brown lemonade and settle in as the duo chat the Epstein case, Andrew Mount-Batten and reality TV, only on Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast. And remember, wherever you are, whatever you do, just keep Eavesdroppin’! *Disclaimer: We don’t claim to have any factual info about anything ever…

People in this episode

Hosts: Geordie, Michelle

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • Gilham family murders
  • Australian crime case
  • murder
  • manslaughter
  • legal system
  • family tragedy

Keywords

  • Gilham family murders
  • true crime
  • Australia
  • manslaughter
  • murder conviction
  • legal twists
  • crime podcast

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Places: Woronora

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