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Why Did My Schoolmate Murder His Family?

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In 1989, Melissa Fyfe was a high school student in Tasmania when her classmate killed his parents and younger brother. Shocked, the community buried the tragedy, leaving his motives a mystery. Now, Melissa shares what she uncovered when she finally started asking questions.


Trigger warning: this episode contains child abuse themes.


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