EPISODE · Sep 1, 2021 · 56 MIN
MURDERED: Bourke Street Massacre (Part 1 of 3) | Melbourne, VIC 2017
from Obscura: A True Crime Podcast · host Justin Drown
Chaos reigned down Bourbon Street as the massacre came to life under Melbourne’s bustling advertising lights. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only On January 20, 2017, an ordinary Melbourne day transformed into a nightmare as the city’s calm was shattered by an unforeseen act of violence. Beyond the thrumming vibrancy of Melbourne’s heart, James Gargasoulas steered his vehicle into countless lives, turning everyday routines into scenes from the darkest depths of chaos. This episode unravels through fragments of emergency calls, eyewitness accounts, and courtroom exchanges as Melbourne sought to understand the grip of an unbridled menace. Dive into the legal confrontations and narratives of survival shaping the arc of this tragic tale. Observe the scars rendered invisibly in its aftermath. Harsh realities emerge from recorded interactions capturing the gravity of that fateful day. Access Black Label:Patreon | Apple PremiumOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com* Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Welcome, I'm glad you made it. I will have a new episode for you every other week so I hope you're ready to join me by the fire. (Part 1) On 20 January 2017, office workers and tourists were among the throngs of people making their way through Bourke Street Mall amidst the lunch hour hustle and bustle of the Melbourne CBD. But the sunny summer’s day was rudely disrupted by the sound of tires skidding and police sirens blaring. In less than a minute, 27 year old James Gargasoulas had driven along the footpath multiple blocks of Bourke Street, wreaking havoc and creating a terror amongst Melbourne citizens, the fallout of which lingers today. During his rampage, James killed six people, including a three month old baby, and injured many more. But this wasn’t the most shocking aspect of what occurred. James was a repeat violent offender, and was on bail when he ploughed through the city crowds. The cascade of events culminating in what can only be described as utter carnage, led to painful questions. How safe was the Melbourne public in the course of going about their business? And how could they trust that those tasked with keeping them safe - the police - could protect them and their city when it mattered? US National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (24 hours) Support the Obscura podcast and access the exclusive Black Label episodes by becoming a Patron at Patreon.com/obscuracrimepodcast -- This month when you become a Black Label patron you will enter for a chance to win an exclusive hand made tumbler that is full of newspaper clippings of some of the most infamous serial killers being caught! Visit us online at ObscuraCrimePodcast.com Checkout our other podcasts at itsArcLightMedia.com Episode Sponsors: Go to MyBillie.com/Obscura to get the BEST razor you will ever own while supporting this show! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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MURDERED: Bourke Street Massacre (Part 1 of 3) | Melbourne, VIC 2017
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