<p>In this re-release episode, we revisit one of Australia’s most haunting murder cases. </p><p>On Christmas Day 1952, the body of Shirley Butler was found not far from her Sydney home. The vivacious 21-year-old had last been seen on Christmas Eve, in a festive mood, boarding a packed city. What had happened next? Who had killed her and why? In their search for answers, an army of detectives would scour the city for clues – and authorise a world-first radio re-enactment of her last fateful journey. The man they were looking for? A Russian magician with a Hitler moustache.</p><br><p>It’s easy to get a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes. Hit either of these links:</p><br><p>Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia</p><p>Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia</p><br><p>Want more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!</p><p>They’ll Never Hold Me:</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html</p><p>The Murder Squad:</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html</p><p>Hanging Ned Kelly:</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html</p><p>Australia’s Sweetheart:</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html</p><p>Email: [email protected]</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
