In the City of Churches, no one expects horrible things to happen.

But in the 1970s, Adelaide - and Australia in general - was an intolerant town, hosting an element that enjoyed the kidnapping, torture and murder of gay men and teenagers almost every week. Some of the murderers were convicted - most were not.

Join Matthew and Holly as they explore what has become one of Australia's most infamous murderous conspiracy theories, and the people involved in the (alleged) cover up...


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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