Crimes That Shocked Australia

This updated edition of a best-selling true crime title is an anthology of shocking proportions, featuring gangland murders, kidnappings, hold-ups, and violent robberies. The Lindt Café siege in Sydney and the Bourke Street Mall car attack in Melbourne are both featured.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2022
Publisher: Brolga Publishing Pty Ltd

This updated edition of a best-selling true crime title is an anthology of truly shocking proportions. Originally published in overseas markets in August 2008, it was never sold in the UK until now. These gruesome crimes will send shivers down your spine; they are the most memorable moments in Australias criminal history: gangland murders, kidnappings, hold-ups, and violent robberies. The Lindt Café siege in Sydney and the Bourke Street Mall car attack in Melbourne are both featured here. These crimes are hard to believe and not easy to forget. This book will keep you awake at night, wondering what could have happened and who was responsible for such heinous acts. It is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime and the darker side of human nature.

Introduction:

This updated edition of a best-selling true crime title is an anthology of truly shocking proportions. Originally published in overseas markets in August 2008, it was never sold in the UK until now. These gruesome crimes will send shivers down your spine; they are the most memorable moments in Australias criminal history: gangland murders, kidnappings, hold-ups, and violent robberies. The Lindt Café siege in Sydney and the Bourke Street Mall car attack in Melbourne are both featured here. These crimes are hard to believe and not easy to forget. This book will keep you awake at night, wondering what could have happened and who was responsible for such heinous acts. It is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime and the darker side of human nature.

Gangland Murders:

One of the most shocking crimes featured in this book is the gangland murder of John Ibrahim, the notorious Melbourne crime boss. Ibrahim was known for his brutal tactics and his involvement in numerous crimes, including drug trafficking, extortion, and murder. In 2005, he was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in front of his home. The murder was a major scandal in Australia and was widely covered by the media. Another gangland murder that is featured in this book is the murder of Carl Williams, the former leader of the Melbourne gangland crime family. Williams was known for his brutal violence and his involvement in numerous crimes, including drug trafficking, extortion, and murder. In 2003, he was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in front of his home. The murder was a major scandal in Australia and was widely covered by the media.

Kidnappings:

Another shocking crime featured in this book is the kidnapping of Lindt Café siege in Sydney. In December 2014, a group of armed terrorists took over the Lindt Café in Sydney, holding 18 people hostage for 17 hours. The siege was a major international incident and was widely covered by the media. The terrorists were demanding the release of terrorist prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. The siege ended with the death of two hostages and the arrest of the remaining terrorists. The kidnapping of a young girl in Melbourne in 2000 is also featured in this book. The girl, who was 12 years old, was kidnapped from her home and held for ransom for several weeks. The girl was eventually rescued by police, but the kidnappers were never found.

Hold-Ups:

The book also features several hold-ups, including a high-profile robbery at a jewellery store in Melbourne in 2003. The robbers were armed with guns and took the store staff and customers hostage. The robbery was a major scandal in Australia and was widely covered by the media. Another hold-up that is featured in this book is the robbery of a bank in Sydney in 2004. The robbers were armed with guns and took the bank staff and customers hostage. The robbery was a major scandal in Australia and was widely covered by the media.

Violent Robberies:

The book also features several violent robberies, including a robbery at a convenience store in Melbourne in 2002. The robbers were armed with guns and took the store staff and customers hostage. The robbery was a major scandal in Australia and was widely covered by the media. Another violent robbery that is featured in this book is the robbery of a jewellery store in Sydney in 2003. The robbers were armed with guns and took the store staff and customers hostage. The robbery was a major scandal in Australia and was widely covered by the media.

Conclusion:

This updated edition of a best-selling true crime title is an anthology of truly shocking proportions. The crimes featured in this book are hard to believe and not easy to forget. They are the most memorable moments in Australias criminal history and will keep you awake at night, wondering what could have happened and who was responsible for such heinous acts. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime and the darker side of human nature.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 135 x 210 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781921221569