Casefile True Crime Case 278: Alma Tirtschke (Part 1)
Mar 30, 2024
Listen to the chilling case of Alma Tirtschke, a 12-year-old girl who went missing in Melbourne in 1921. The investigation leads to an infamous saloon owner named Colin Ross. Discover the mysterious events surrounding Alma's disappearance and the intense legal battle that ensued.
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Spiritualist's Prediction
- Alma Tirtschke, a 12-year-old girl, visited a spiritualist with her grandmother.
- The spiritualist predicted Alma would die within three months, a prediction Alma shared with friends, causing concern.
Alma's Errand and Disappearance
- Alma was sent on an errand to pick up meat and deliver it to her aunt's flat.
- She was familiar with the city but disappeared after leaving the butcher shop around 1:30 pm.
Alma's Character
- Alma was described as obedient, well-behaved, and respectful of her elders.
- Her family found her disappearance alarming due to her unlikely to stray from her tasks.