While the world was at war in 1941 - an American soldier was stalking women in the Australian city of Melbourne.  The man came to be known as the Brownout Strangler - his real name, Private Eddie Leonski.  Join Margot as she walks your through the investigation, arrest, subsequent trial and death penalty proceedings.  ----- Ways to support your favorite podcast: Join My Patreon Family! Subscribe to Military Murder Premium on Apple Podcast! Rate/Review the Show! Tell a Friend about Military Murder —— Thank you to today's sponsors: Vivaia! Visit vivaia.com and use code "MILITARYMAMA" for 15% off your order. Factor! Visit factormeals.com/militarymama50 for 50% off your order. ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members.  ---- Follow on social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast  Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime  Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices