This episode focuses on the police themselves and the kind of environment they were working in in 1929 – a world of social distinctions and only six years after a major police strike that rocked public confidence in the constabulary. Retired detective Charlie Bezzina provides some more insights into the nature of murder investigations and his opinion on the thoroughness of the McLeod investigation. We also examine accusations at the time that Norman McLeod had ‘friends in high places’ and how this may have had an impact on the case.   Murder Archives is written and presented by Emma Curtin. www.muderarchives.com.au Editing and sound by Courtney Carthy Produced in partnership with Nearly   Thanks to all those who added their voices to this podcast (in alphabetical order): Daniel Alfieri Courtney Carthy Simon Curtin Alan Hands Cassidy Krygger Ben Mitchell Elaine Mitchell Gill Neale   And our experts: Charlie Bezzina Dr Byron Collins Dr Karen Scally Andrea Scarf