Sodeman: The Schoolgirl Strangler

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In the quiet farming town of Leongatha, a modern-day murder mystery gripped the world—the shocking case of Erin Patterson, convicted of poisoning three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal. But long before this tragedy, another sinister figure lurked in the shadows of the same small Victorian farming community.Join journalist Matt Dunn, along with true-crime author Katherine Kovacic and former detective Narelle Fraser, as they unravel the chilling tale of Arnold Sodeman, a serial killer whose reign of terror in the 1930s left an indelible mark on history. Through gripping storytelling and expert insights, this podcast uncovers the dark past of Leongatha and explores what drives people to commit unspeakable crimes. Listen in as we peel back the layers of deception, horror, and intrigue—because some stories refuse to be buried.