Nina Funnell was walking home when she was violently strangled and raped by a stranger. The man held a box cutter blade at her throat and threatened to kill her. The award-winning journalist shares how she survived the terrifying attack and what people can do to help survivors of sexual assault.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode of I Catch Killers discusses sexual violence. If this raises any issues or concerns, you can reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14.

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Sexual assault is about authority and control. Now, award winning journalist Nina Funnell is helping survivors regain their power. After surviving her own horrifying attack, Nina has worked with dozens of victims to blow the whistle on some of the worst offenders in the country. From vile initiation rituals and misogynistic slogans to learning what sexual assault looks like, the campaigner is lifting the lid on rape culture.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode of I Catch Killers discusses suicidal ideation. If this raises any issues or concerns, you can reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14.

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Ross Smith was eating chicken in the bath when he was shot dead by Malcolm Baker. Filled with wicked rage, Baker was on a violent killing spree, murdering his ex-girlfriend Kerryann Gannon and her pregnant sister Lisa Gannon, their father Thomas Gannon, his own son David Baker, as well as Ross’ partner Leslie Read. Within 50 minutes, six lives had been stolen. Former detective Ted Bassingthwaighte unpacks the harrowing massacre that’s rarely seen on Australian soil.

This episode of I Catch Killers discusses family violence. If this raises any issues or concerns, you can reach out to White Ribbon Australia on 1800RESPECT.

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