Dark Pastures Part 1: The Unsolved Murder of George Brown

In 1984, Sydney horse trainer George Brown was found dead in his burned-out car — beaten, broken, and silenced. Months later, the Fine Cotton scandal shocked Australia: a horse-swapping scheme gone disastrously wrong. Decades on, new evidence suggests the two events are linked — that Brown was murdered for refusing to take part in an earlier race-fixing plot. From shady bookmakers and conmen to whispers of royal cover-ups, The Ring-In unravels the mystery behind an unsolved killing that still haunts Australian racing — and asks, who really silenced George Brown?BLOODY BESTIES MERCH: https://bloody-besties-true-crime.printify.me💬 Text Ruby & Mel HERE! Support the showMusic by audionautix.com: Jason ShawAll individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The information presented is based on publicly available sources and is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but details may vary as new information becomes available.This podcast does not condone or glorify criminal behavior. Our goal is to shed light on true events, promote awareness, and honor the victims and their families.