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The Gatton Murders: A True Story Of Lust, Vengeance And Vile Retribution

This book really needs one, as once you are in the grip of Bennett's version of what happened, the reader really needs to refer back to the earlier sections of the book that map out the facts without so much interpretation.

The lack of it does Bennett no favours. The bibliography is nice to have, but has two glaring holes in it for a book claiming to be comprehensive: While both books don't get closer to finding out who did the deed although Lilley's father certainly seemed capable of it , they are fascinating insights into the psychology of murder, and when they come to their theories of who and how, they are no more fantastic than Bennett's. If you read this book, read Lilley and Hall as well - taken together, they make for a fascinating look at this tragic episode in Australia's history.

Check out my other reviews at http: Jan 16, Jenni Boyd rated it really liked it. Michael Murphy 29, and sisters Nora 27, Ellen 18, were all bludgeoned to death, while returning home from a dance that had been cancelled. All three had been sexually assaulted, was this a crime of revenge, passion, or a sex-crazed tramp? Just over years ago, there was no such thing as forensics, or profilers, so solving a crime of this magnitude would have been difficult at best, but the odds were against solving this mystery from the start, as a single lone Sergeant Arrell, is faced with trying to protect a crime scene that has been committed 8 miles 13klms from town, while enlisting the aid of outside help which was 61 miles 98klms away.

By the time he returns to the crime scene after sending off a telegram for help, he discovers the town ghouls have obliterated all evidence. Finally Arrell receives assistance, but it is in the form of the arrogant Inspector Urquhart, who holds nothing but distain for Arrell, and refuses to listen to any of his surmising. Despite the fact many of the town's people believe they no what happened, rumour mongering is rife about family grievances, and the hearts of love interests being trampled, some boldly come forward offering information, while others write letters anonymously, but Inspector Urquhart is certain it is the work of one man, and this man is not a local, and sets his sights on a vagrant, who happened to pass through town.

Can one man really overpower three people, one known for his strength, individually tie them up, and have them at his mercy? This is truly a whodunit, you may agree with what Stephanie Bennett believes happened, but she lays out all the facts so you can make your own conclusion.

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If you are interested in the history of Australia, or even like to try your hand at solving an unsolved crime, then I highly recommend this book. May 12, Alayne rated it really liked it. This book has left me reeling.

If the author's hypothesis is correct, and she certainly convinced me, then what happened on Boxing Day night in to three people was absolutely shocking. May 18, Debbie rated it liked it. This is a very comprehensive and detailed account of the mystery surrounding these murders.

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The author has clearly done a lot of research and she provides a very viable opinion on the reasons and actions behind the murders. However, it is disappointing that the author has chosen to portray and speculate that Michael Murphy, one of the victims, was an 'unprincipled seducer of young women' and an 'experienced predator', despite there being no actual evidence of this. Sadly, this ruined the whole t This is a very comprehensive and detailed account of the mystery surrounding these murders. Sadly, this ruined the whole tone of the book as it changed it from a factual account of the mystery to an opinion piece on the victims.

Despite this, it is still the most comprehensive account of the mystery I've read and it's well worth reading if you can put that aspect of the book to the side. Apr 09, Jenny rated it really liked it. Could have used a cast of characters list grouped by family. Marion Brownlee rated it liked it Apr 22, Cynthia Wardle rated it really liked it Jun 14, Jo Sparrow rated it liked it Mar 15, Alexandra Markowski rated it it was amazing Jun 01, Elizabeth rated it really liked it May 11, Meg rated it really liked it Jul 30, Kristy 0 rated it liked it Mar 18, Jill rated it really liked it Oct 18, Gloria rated it liked it Apr 25, Annaliisa rated it really liked it Dec 27, Amanda rated it liked it Jun 16, Judy Nickless rated it really liked it Feb 23, Nubia rated it really liked it Nov 06, Bec rated it liked it Jan 16, Fire in the Blood.

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