Episode 98: Darlene Geertsema

Welcome to episode 98, in which Claire and Ben finally return from their prolonged break and discuss some changes in the future of the podcast.Claire then tells the main story about the disappearance of 30-year-old mother of six, Darlene Geertsema, from Devonport, Tasmania, in 1978. While police at the time ruled out foul play, it took one daughter's persistence and the dedication of a female police officer to reopen the investigation more than 30 years later. Hear who the coroner blamed for Darlene's death and what has happened with the case since.Trigger warning - discussion of domestic violence.Ben then finishes things off with the dramatic 2014 Stockton Bank of the West robbery, hostage taking and wild police pursuit that had a tragic ending.If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected]