EPISODE · Oct 17, 2022 · 1H 18M
Episode 228 - The Death of Anita Cobby (1986)
from Weird Crap in Australia · host The Modern Meltdown
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the brutal murder of Anita Cobby, a young Australian nurse who was abducted and killed in 1986, and explore the impact of the case on Australian society, including changes in law enforcement and community attitudes towards violence against women. Join Holly and Matthew as they examine not only the murder, but the trial, the media interference, and the consequences of the entire thing - not just on young women everywhere, but on the media landscape as well.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the brutal murder of Anita Cobby, a young Australian nurse who was abducted and killed in 1986, and explore the impact of the case on Australian society, including changes in law enforcement and community attitudes towards violence against women. Join Holly and Matthew as they examine not only the murder, but the trial, the media interference, and the consequences of the entire thing - not just on young women everywhere, but on the media landscape as well.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
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