Australian Crime Stories - Season 4
Season 4
Episodes
The Dark Side
It's the brutal crime that shocked a nation. A homicide on CCTV. We examine the damning evidence that reveals,the cold-hearted planning and execution of a young, naive wannabe gangster, by Roger Rogerson and his accomplice Glen McNamara.
The Money or the Bomb
In 1971 an extortionist calling himself "Mr Brown" claimed he'd placed a bomb on a Qantas flight. With passenger safety a priority, Qantas handed over a $500,000 ransom. We follow the money trail and reveal the true identity of "Mr Brown".
The X Factor
The 'Lawyer X' saga sparked a Royal Commission. Nicola Gobbo was the barrister who played on both sides of the law, two-timing the cops and the drug lords for fifteen years.
Killing Florence
In 1977, a famous designer, Florence Broadhurst was bludgeoned to death in her own factory. She had many enemies but was she the victim of a notorious serial killer? Australian Crime Stories rebuilds the case, piece by piece.
Bodies of Evidence
He was South Australia's top forensic pathologist for 27 years, but Dr Colin Manock didn't always get it right. From questionable methodology to performing a public autopsy, ACS reveals the high-level cover-ups.
Attack on Police HQ
Constable Angela Taylor was killed and 22 other's injured when a car bomb exploded outside the Victoria Police headquarters in Melbourne's CBD in 1986. ACS talks to survivors and the investigators who forensically hunted down the bomber.
The Chinese Takeaway
In 1988, thieves broke into a bank in Chinatown, Sydney, from a neighbouring building and escaped with gold bars, rare coins, jewellery, and bundles of cash. In a world exclusive, we name the mastermind who got away with the loot.
A Deadly Friendship
Jonathan Dick was one of Australia's most wanted men for more than two years after killing his brother with a sword in a Melbourne shopping centre. The terrorised family tell ACS exclusively about living on Jono's kill list.
The Queen of Con
Con artist Jody Harris had a thing for cops, bluffing her way into police stations and charming her way into their beds. The young grifter swindled many wary men and women, as she hustled her way up and down Australia's eastern seaboard.
The Hunter
The disappearance of Prison boss David Prideaux is a mystery. It began as a missing person case and now its clouded with betrayal, adultery, conspiracies and murder.
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