The Murder of Mary Edson
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*New episode* The 1931 murder of young Adelaide wife and mother Mary Edson shocked Australia. But despite this crime’s gruesome details, it was even then a depressingly familiar sort of outrage committed by a depressingly familiar sort of offender. Nearly 100 years later, not enough has changed. 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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