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Easey Street and ‘the boy with the knife’

Sep 23, 2024

Helen Thomas, a journalist and author known for her work on the Easey Street murders, discusses one of Melbourne's most chilling unsolved cases. She delves into the tragic story of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett, whose brutal killings shocked the community in 1977. The podcast highlights the recent arrest of a suspect long overlooked, the evolution of forensic techniques, and the profound impact on victims' families. Thomas shares insights into how this haunting case has shaped perceptions of safety and violence against women in Melbourne.

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The brutal 1977 Easey Street murders shocked Melbourne, leading to a decades-long struggle for justice amidst evolving societal fears about violence against women.

Recent advancements in DNA technology enabled the arrest of a suspect linked to the case, reigniting public interest after 47 years of investigation.

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The Gruesome Double Homicide

In January 1977, two young women, Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett, were brutally murdered in their Easy Street home in Collingwood, with both victims suffering over 80 stab wounds. Their lives, marked by friendship and shared experiences, ended abruptly just months after they moved into their new residence. The scene was discovered two days later by a concerned neighbor who heard the cries of Suzanne's 16-month-old son, who was found unharmed. This violent crime shocked the local community and left a lasting impact on Melbourne's perception of safety.

Intro

2min

The Tragic Tale of the Soos in Easy Street

3min

Echoes of a Cold Case

8min

The Unraveling of a Cold Case: A 47-Year Journey

2min

Impact of a Tragic Murder Case on Melbourne's Community

4min

If you ask a Melbourne local, almost all of them would have heard of the 1977 Easey Street murders.

In one of Victoria’s most brutal unsolved killings, two women in their 20s were stabbed dozens of times in their home on Easey Street in Collingwood.

Now, after 47 years and examining over 130 “persons of interest”, police have finally made an arrest.

Today, journalist and author of Murder on Easey St Helen Thomas, on the killings that haunted Melbourne and the suspect – known as “the boy with the knife” – that police overlooked for decades.

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Guest: Journalist and author of Murder on Easey St, Helen Thomas.

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