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Bowraville

By: Dan Box
Narrated by: Dan Box
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 A true crime story cannot often be believed, at least at the beginning. In Bowraville, all three of the victims were Aboriginal. All three were killed within five months, between 1990 and 1991. The same white man was linked to each, but nobody was convicted.

More than two decades later, homicide detective Gary Jubelin contacted Dan Box, asking him to pursue this serial killing. At that time, few others in the justice system seemed to know - or care - about the murders in Bowraville. Dan spoke to the families of the victims, Colleen Walker-Craig, Evelyn Greenup and Clinton Speedy-Duroux, as well as the lawyers, police officers and even the suspect involved in what had happened. His investigation, as well as the families' own determined campaigning, forced the authorities to reconsider the killings. This account asks painful questions about what 'justice' means and how it is delivered, as well as describing Dan's own shifting, uncomfortable realisation that he was a reporter who crossed the line.

WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST TRUE CRIME.

Praise for the Bowraville podcast:
'It is a gripping true crime tale and an essay on racism; a challenge to the lies Australia tells itself about its treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people told through the voices of three Aboriginal families who have been indisputably let down . The podcast has galvanised the public in a way that two decades of print and television reporting on the Bowraville murders have not.' The Guardian

'A masterful example of crime reporting which forensically details the worst of human nature, inexplicably compounded by the gross negligence of the only people who could provide justice. It's stirred thousands, including the prime suspect, to re-engage with the case after trusting the journalist to take them to dark places.' Walkley judges' comments

'Outstanding.' Leigh Sales

'Moving, brilliant.' Annabel Crabb

'If you haven't listened to Bowraville by Dan Box, then you should.' David Campbell Murder True Crime Crime
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true crime never gets truer than a tragedy that has no ending. Bowraville will keep you gripped until the end.

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What a confrontational read. Every real Australian needs to listen to this story. Heartbreaking reality.

Every Australian Needs to Listen

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Fantastic book, very raw and saddening but a story that shows the bravery and strength to never give up.
The understanding and respect between different cultures - i have no words this book opened my eyes culturally and I'm horrified that even today we have racism.

Fantastic

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I liked hearing the true story, the frustrations and challenges along the way. Sad indictment of how indigenous people are treated so differently with rights and respect. I appreciated gaining more insight into their ways of interpreting and conveying their experience.
Dan’s narrative was well written but a little monotone for my liking.
Overall though worth listening to.

Interesting account

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Thank you for all your time, effort and patience writing this book. You have documented an important part of Australian history and I hope that by doing this those 3 young lives are never forgotten.

Thank you Dan Box

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