The remote Australian outback became the setting for a terrifying killing spree that left five people dead. A charismatic yet unstable man terrorised the Kimberley region, ambushing unsuspecting victims in a series of brutal attacks. The murders, marked by their shocking violence and randomness, sparked fear in a once peaceful part of Australia and led to a nationwide manhunt. The case raised unsettling questions about the psychology of the killer and the horror of life in the isolated outback.
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the gruesome crimes of the Kimberley Killer and the chilling events that rocked the Australian wilderness.
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