EPISODE · Jun 12, 2019 · 1H 9M
MURDERED: Honora Parker | Christchurch, NZ 1954
from Obscura: A True Crime Podcast · host Justin Drown
Honora Parker's last breath painted a tale of shattered innocence beneath Christchurch's brooding skies. This is Black Label—where friendship turns to fatal complexity, unraveling ties that bind. Honora Parker, a woman caught between roles—mother, confidant, unwitting victim. Her life marked by the daily rhythms of domesticity. In June 1954, Christchurch, New Zealand became the backdrop for a chilling betrayal. Honora's life was brutally curtailed by those she trusted, in a scheme both unspeakable and unfathomable. The investigation revealed letters displaying intimate bonds and dark intentions. A courtroom bore witness to the complexity and cruelty that had brewed in silence. The verdict delivered a steely sense of justice, yet the fractured memory of friendship remains enshrined in the public consciousness. 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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Today’s story is not that of a romance per se, but about another special kind of relationship. The type of relationship some of us are lucky enough to have in our lives at least once - it’s the story of best friends. It’s also a story about testing the bounds of friendship. How far would you go for a friend? At what price? What would you do when the world is conspiring against your unique and inexplicable bond? Pauline Parker, Juliet Hulme, and he murder of Honora Parker. Black Label Episodes AND Ad-Free episodes are now available on our Black Label Podcasting channel on Apple Podcasts Premium . You can also support Obscura and access the additional Black Label Episodes that are released exclusively to Black Label Supporters on Patreon here. Obscura is a true crime podcast that explores your morbid curiosity. Listener discretion is advised. 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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