About this episode
This episode discusses the abduction of Karmein Chan and related cases, highlighting police efforts and media coverage.
Episode 7 of our collaboration with Whoismrcruel.com on the story of the Karmein Chan abduction. NB:- this podcast deals with topics of a serious nature. Sexual assault and murder are discussed. This episode includes the following:- Victoria Police send 1.4 million posters to every household in the state seeking information on the abductions of Sharon Wills, Nicola Lynas and Karmein Chan. A man in Victoria abducts and rapes a 7 year old girl two days after receiving one of the aforementioned posters. A senior police officer working on the case tells journalists he believes Karmein is dead. Sheree Beasley is abducted, raped and murdered in Rosebud leading to comparisons in the media between this offence and the abduction of Karmein. Phyllis Chan sends a message to Mr Cruel with a secret code that only Karmein can solve. Cop killer Peter Reid attempts to extort John Chan of $15,000, telling him from a Pentridge Prison telephone that he will release Karmein if he's paid the money. The Chan household receives other unusual phone calls to their unlisted number on the birthdays of Phyllis and Karly, Karmein's sister. The Spectrum Taskforce is embarrassed by the revelation they've…
People in this episode
Host: Melbourne Marvels
Topics covered
- abduction
- true crime
- sexual assault
- murder
- police investigation
- media coverage
Keywords
- Karmein Chan
- abduction
- Victoria Police
- true crime
- Sharon Wills
- Nicola Lynas
- Peter Reid
- murder
- media
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Victoria Police, Spectrum Taskforce
Places: Rosebud, Victoria
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