True Crime Conversations

True Crime Conversations

Mamamia Podcasts

True Crime Conversations explores the stories and the people behind some of the world’s most notorious crimes. 

Categories: Society & Culture

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When Rachel Barber failed to return home from dance practice one evening in 1999, her family reported her missing and launched a desperate search. They plastered Melbourne with over 2,000 posters, hoping for any news of her whereabouts.

After days of searching, their hopes shattered on day 12 when they learned Rachel had been murdered. Her killer was a 19-year-old former babysitter and family friend who had been consumed by jealousy and obsession with Rachel, stalking her for years.

Criminal court reporter Megan Norris co-wrote a book with Rachel’s mother, Elizabeth, titled Perfect Victim, detailing the families tragic loss and the details of the case.

You can find Megan’s book with Elizabeth Southall Perfect Victim here.

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CREDITS

Guest: Megan Norris

Host: Gemma Bath

Producers: Tahli Blackman & Christel Cornilsen

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

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