Casefile True Crime Case 316: Gilbert Bogle & Margaret Chandler
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Apr 26, 2025 On a quiet New Year's morning in 1963, two bodies are discovered by the banks of the Lane Cove River, igniting a tangled web of scandal and suspicion. As investigators delve into the lives of Gilbert Bogle and Margaret Chandler, their extramarital affair unravels a series of bizarre twists and turns. Witness testimonies reveal the intrigue of a New Year's party filled with jealousy and complicated relationships. Meanwhile, public fascination grows as the tragic case remains shrouded in mystery, raising unresolved questions that haunt the families involved.
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Discovery of Bodies at Lane Cove
- Michael McCormick found Gilbert Bogle's body lying face down by Lane Cove River early on New Year's Day 1963.
- Nearby, the body of a woman, Margaret Chandler, was also discovered, both in states suggesting sudden death.
Unusual Circumstances at Crime Scene
- Both victims were semi-naked and covered with makeshift coverings, indicating a sudden event interrupted their intimacy.
- The setting was an unpleasant area, raising questions about why they chose this spot for privacy.
Geoffrey Chandler's Alibi
- Police interviewed Geoffrey Chandler, Margaret's husband, who claimed he left the party at 4am and did not know his wife's whereabouts thereafter.
- Geoffrey cooperated with police but was silent on the reason for his summons.