Episode 273 - The Brownout Strangler (1942) Part 1

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Against the backdrop of World War II's brownout conditions, Melbourne became a breeding ground for rapists, robbers and murderers. One of them, The Brownout Strangler, became the most notorious serial killer in Australia at the time, because he left no trace.Until the day he did.join Holly and Matthew as they look into the murders, the perpetrator, and the trial. Get ready for 1940s anti-American sentiments and the historical justifications!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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