17 episodes

She was a vibrant young woman with plenty of friends: a daughter a sister, a wife and mum to two small children. Why did Margaret Kirstenfeldt suffer a violent, bloody death in the tiny Queensland cane town of Sarina? From murder to suicide and back again - expert opinions have swung wildly. It’s been more than 40 years. Is a killer still on the run? 

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    • 4.1 • 51 Ratings

She was a vibrant young woman with plenty of friends: a daughter a sister, a wife and mum to two small children. Why did Margaret Kirstenfeldt suffer a violent, bloody death in the tiny Queensland cane town of Sarina? From murder to suicide and back again - expert opinions have swung wildly. It’s been more than 40 years. Is a killer still on the run? 

    15. Queenie Goes Home

    15. Queenie Goes Home

    Returning to Country

    • 16 min
    Introducing - Accidental Celebrity

    Introducing - Accidental Celebrity

    Imagine your trauma leads the news. Your private life is then public property. Your anonymity is lost. That’s what it’s like to become an accidental celebrity. Now, the spotlight is turned around. Each weekly episode offers rare media insights from an ...

    • 3 min
    14. Man or Monster

    14. Man or Monster

    A sinister portrait develops of the man once known as Steven Henry Kiem. Described as cruel and violent, those who used to be in close contact come forward with their harrowing memories, relieved he's now dead. What they say about his link to the ...

    • 57 min
    13. Unmasked

    13. Unmasked

    Finally, we are able to reveal the identity of Person X. But, what does it mean for the families of Margaret Kirstenfeldt and `Rosie`?Credits:Presenter / Investigative Crime Journalist - Paula DonemanProducer / Writer - Sally EelesSound Desig...

    • 25 min
    12. Memories

    12. Memories

    Word about the Margaret Kirstenfeldt case is spreading. More past and present Sarina residents are coming forward to share memories - some of which are shocking. For the first time, we hear from the children who resided with Person X.Warning: This e...

    • 1 hr
    11. Red Flag

    11. Red Flag

    A concerning association: the other reason why person X raises a red flag. Paula's previous meeting with the man in question, and her mission to find him again.Credits:Presenter / Investigative Crime Journalist - Paula DonemanProducer / Wri...

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

Jack_McCoy ,

Overlong

This podcast is so detailed it sometimes slows down the storytelling. While the reporting is quite good and it has a strong focus on the victim’s family, it loses steam and really should have been no longer than 6 or so episodes rather than 13.

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