174. Meth, Murder, and Mystery in South Fremantle

In 2012, 24-year-old David John Houston was killed during a violent, drug-fueled night in South Fremantle—and what happened to his body afterward is just as disturbing as the murder itself. Three people were involved, but what led to such a brutal act? Was it planned, or did things spiral out of control?


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