Blue Murder On The Golden Mile — Part Five

About this episode

The episode concludes the trial of Phillip Treffene and William Coulter with unexpected twists in the verdict.

In this final instalment, the jury delivers its verdict in the marathon trial of Phillip Treffene and William Coulter for the murders of Detective-Inspector John Walsh and Detective-Sergeant Alexander Pitman. But their decision isn't the end of the story — with twists even brilliant barrister Arthur Haynes couldn't see coming. See Forgotten Australia live! "Crashes, Chases and Crooks in Melton History" – as part of the Melton Heritage Festival. More info and free tickets: https://libraryevents.melton.vic.gov.au/event?id=209608 Forgotten Australia supporters get early ad-free access to all episodes, along with bonus shows and a podcast shout-out. To access a free trial, use these links and follow the easy steps. Cancel before the free-trial ends and you won't be charged. Continue to support from as little as $3 per month. Cancel any time. Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia Want more original Australian history? 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…

People in this episode

Host: Forgotten Australia

Topics covered

• murder trial
• Australian history
• true crime
• legal verdict
• detective stories

Keywords

• murder
• trial
• Australia
• detectives
• crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Melton Heritage Festival, Patreon, Apple

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

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