EPISODE · Jul 12, 2020 · 48 MIN
The First Time He Hit Her - #167
from Australian True Crime · host Bravecasting
Canberra mum Tara Costigan was holding her newborn baby when her ex-partner murdered her in front of her other small children. Although he’d been verbally abusive, it was the first time he hit her. Heidi Lemon has written a book with Tara’s family and she and Tara’s Aunt Maria join us to talk it. BUY THE FIRST TIME HE HIT HER by Heidi Lemon.Source audio: 7.30 Report https://www.abc.net.au/7.30/family-speaks-of-tara-costigans-life-and-death/7642974Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 167:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Heidi Lemon and Maria CostiganLike us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, or domestic or family violence contact:1800 Respect (1800 737 732)Lifeline (13 11 14)Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491)Relationships Australia (1300 364 277)WithRespect (1800 542 847 or visit www.withrespect.org.au)Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Canberra mum Tara Costigan was holding her newborn baby when her ex-partner murdered her in front of her other small children. Although he’d been verbally abusive, it was the first time he hit her. Heidi Lemon has written a book with Tara’s f...
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