About this episode

This episode explores the story of Mary Ann Tindall, who became both the wife and victim of Kenneth Brown.

In part one, we heard about Kenneth Brown.   In this episode, we look at Mary Ann Tindall and how she became his wife and victim. If you’re in danger from domestic violence, call Triple 0. National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service Tel: 1 800 737 732 https://1800respect.org.au  Lifeline Tel: 131 114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Support Forgotten Australia for a few bucks per month for ad-free early and exclusive bonus episodes and the chance to win prizes. Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com Check out my books! They’ll Never Hold Me: https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html The Murder Squad: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html Hanging Ned Kelly: https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html Australia’s Sweetheart: https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Forgotten Australia

Topics covered

• domestic violence
• marriage
• true crime
• historical events
• victim stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service, Lifeline

Books & works: They’ll Never Hold Me, The Murder Squad, Hanging Ned Kelly, Australia’s Sweetheart

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