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Is Australia's worst serial killer living in Byron Bay?

Oct 31, 2024

Jeremy Buckingham, a member of the NSW Legislative Council and advocate for legalizing cannabis, raises provocative claims about a potential serial killer along the North Coast. He highlights the disturbing pattern of 67 missing or murdered women from 1977 to 2009. Buckingham discusses the emotional impact of these unresolved cases on families and why he feels it's vital to address them now. His call for investigations sheds light on systemic law enforcement issues, igniting a crucial conversation about justice and community safety.

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Jeremy Buckingham

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Jeremy Buckingham's claims highlight a possible serial killer operating in NSW, raising urgent concerns about law enforcement's response to missing women.

The podcast emphasizes systemic neglect in police investigations, particularly towards marginalized victims, urging a reassessment of resources and prioritization of these unresolved cases.

Deep dives

The Allegations of a Serial Killer

The podcast examines claims made by independent MP Jeremy Buckingham regarding a potential serial killer on the New South Wales north coast, suggesting a link between 67 cases of missing or murdered women from 1977 to 2009. Buckingham points out striking similarities among victims and crime patterns, indicating a possibility of multiple perpetrators or even a serial killer operating in the region. The discussion includes the disturbing notion that a series of individual crimes has gone unresolved for decades, prompting serious questions about law enforcement's investigation efforts. This alarming situation has resonated deeply with the community, especially women who fear for their safety in the area.

Intro

3min

Economic Discussions and Political Turbulence

2min

Celebrities in Politics and a Halloween Celebration at the White House

3min

Staggering Fine Imposed on Google in Russia

2min

Unfolding a Dark Pattern

13min

Headlines: Over 1000 large companies didn’t pay tax in Australia last year, 60 million Americans have already voted, and Russia has fined Google more money than there is in the entire world.

Deep Dive: Is it possible that there’s a serial killer wreaking havoc along the NSW coast?

That’s the question that’s been raised by Jeremy Buckingham, Legalise Cannabis Party MP and member of NSW legislative council.

In an impassioned address to parliament, the MP made the case for the state to take a serious look at 67 missing or murdered women along the NSW north coast between 1977 and 2009. But is this callout alarmist? Do these accusations risk opening old wounds for the hundreds of friends and family linked to each disappearance and death?

On this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt unpacks the claims, and asks the MP why he’s chosen to raise this issue now.

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