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Discover the chilling tale of **The Family Court Murders**, a gripping true crime narrative that unravels the events surrounding the horrifying attacks that plagued Sydney from 1980. This essential read, now a popular **ABC-TV series** launched in May 2022, delves deep into the mystery behind **four murders and five bombings**, providing an investigative look at the **life sentence of Leonard Warwick**. It’s not just a story of crime; it’s a quest for justice shadowed by the complexities of the Family Court system.
In **The Family Court Murders**, acclaimed author and investigative journalist **Debi Marshall** reveals how the **Whitlam Government's Family Court initiative**, imagined as a sanctuary for families, tragically became the backdrop for a series of brutal crimes. With gripping detail, Marshall explores how these violent acts struck at the heart of the Australian judicial system and left families shattered in fear, grief, and uncertainty.
With 368 pages of relentless investigation, the book ensures that these dark chapters of history are not forgotten. Readers are taken on a journey through a cold case that remained unresolved for decades, eventually leading to a breakthrough thanks to determined investigative journalism. **The Family Court Murders** is a must-have for true crime enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone interested in the intricacies of the legal system and its far-reaching implications. Don’t miss your chance to own this powerful account and uncover the truth that haunted so many.
**Condition:** BRAND NEW | **ISBN:** 9780857982957 | **Format:** Trade paperback (UK) | **Year:** 2014 | **Publisher:** RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857982957
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 368
Description:
Now a major ABC-TV series, screening in May 2022.
This is the definitive story of the Family Court Murders and the book that set off the investigation into and charging of Leonard Warwick.
4 murders. 5 bombings. And until 2015, no one charged. The definitive story of the Family Court Murders and the book that set off the investigation into and charging of Leonard Warwick, who in September 2020, was sentenced to life in prison.
An initiative of the Whitlam Government, the so-called 'helping court' opened its doors in January 1976. But despite the high idealism of the court's creators, they failed to factor in one universal truth- that in a marital tug of war, one side would always feel more embittered than the other.
Despite the brazen enormity of the shootings and bombings in Sydney from 1980 - attacks that hit at the very heart of the judicial system - and a prime suspect publicly named by the Coroner, the police investigation failed to culminate in an arrest and after three decades stalled to a benign 'review' status. Following a tip-off from a possible witness, the Channel 7 Sunday Night program determined to investigate this cold case. Award-winning true-crime writer and investigative journalist Debi Marshall was part of the team who worked this story.
Decades on, the horror of these crimes still haunts everyone involved. Witnesses were frightened to speak. Family members lived in the dark shadows of grief and fear. Widows and children lived without closure. To break this uneasy silence, Marshall embarked on a terrifying journey into the dark
In **The Family Court Murders**, acclaimed author and investigative journalist **Debi Marshall** reveals how the **Whitlam Government's Family Court initiative**, imagined as a sanctuary for families, tragically became the backdrop for a series of brutal crimes. With gripping detail, Marshall explores how these violent acts struck at the heart of the Australian judicial system and left families shattered in fear, grief, and uncertainty.
With 368 pages of relentless investigation, the book ensures that these dark chapters of history are not forgotten. Readers are taken on a journey through a cold case that remained unresolved for decades, eventually leading to a breakthrough thanks to determined investigative journalism. **The Family Court Murders** is a must-have for true crime enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone interested in the intricacies of the legal system and its far-reaching implications. Don’t miss your chance to own this powerful account and uncover the truth that haunted so many.
**Condition:** BRAND NEW | **ISBN:** 9780857982957 | **Format:** Trade paperback (UK) | **Year:** 2014 | **Publisher:** RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857982957
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 368
Description:
Now a major ABC-TV series, screening in May 2022.
This is the definitive story of the Family Court Murders and the book that set off the investigation into and charging of Leonard Warwick.
4 murders. 5 bombings. And until 2015, no one charged. The definitive story of the Family Court Murders and the book that set off the investigation into and charging of Leonard Warwick, who in September 2020, was sentenced to life in prison.
An initiative of the Whitlam Government, the so-called 'helping court' opened its doors in January 1976. But despite the high idealism of the court's creators, they failed to factor in one universal truth- that in a marital tug of war, one side would always feel more embittered than the other.
Despite the brazen enormity of the shootings and bombings in Sydney from 1980 - attacks that hit at the very heart of the judicial system - and a prime suspect publicly named by the Coroner, the police investigation failed to culminate in an arrest and after three decades stalled to a benign 'review' status. Following a tip-off from a possible witness, the Channel 7 Sunday Night program determined to investigate this cold case. Award-winning true-crime writer and investigative journalist Debi Marshall was part of the team who worked this story.
Decades on, the horror of these crimes still haunts everyone involved. Witnesses were frightened to speak. Family members lived in the dark shadows of grief and fear. Widows and children lived without closure. To break this uneasy silence, Marshall embarked on a terrifying journey into the dark