Shortcut: A "real life monster" from Australia's Great Depression

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During the Great Depression, 32% of working age men were put out of work, with many of them resorting to drunken and violent lifestyles.

 

During this time, there was a significant spike in Australia's murder rate, with many so called "monsters" being birthed from the era.

 

Michael Adams from the "Forgotten Australia" podcast, joins us to tell us the story of one of those "monsters", William Moxley.

 

Michael Adams' new book "The Murder Squad", which covers this case and many others from Australia's great depression, is available on the 25th of July. You can access and read a free extract here.

 

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Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here 

Guests: Michael Adams

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

 

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