THE BEGA SCHOOLGIRL MURDERS

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👧 "Two girls went for a bike ride. They never came home." In 2025, a cold case from 1990s Australia finally cracked. This is the Bega schoolgirl murders.In this true crime episode, we examine the abduction and murder of 16-year-old Bronson and 14-year-old Smart. Their bodies were found days later. For decades, no one was charged. Then DNA technology advanced. Investigators linked a known offender to the scene. The killer confessed in 2024 after new evidence emerged. He led police to undisclosed locations. The families finally received closure after 30 years of agonizing silence and unanswered questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/red-tree-crime--6847553/support.

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