Episode 208 - The Wanda Beach Murders (+ Mushroom Murder Trial Update)*
On a warm summer day in January 1965, what was meant to be an innocent beach outing ended in one of Australia's most chilling unsolved crimes. Best friends Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharrock, both just 15 years old, were brutally murdered in the sand dunes of Sydney's Wanda Beach. Their bodies were discovered the next day, sparking a massive investigation and a media frenzy that gripped the nation.In this episode, we delve into the details of the girls' final hours, the eerie clues left behind, and the long list of suspects—including some with disturbingly violent histories. With DNA evidence emerging decades later, could we finally be on the path to justice? Or will the Wanda Beach Murders forever remain a haunting mystery buried in the dunes?Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuLIeqLRWRoSkip ahead to episode: 15.00www.cluelesscrime.com.aubuymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstragram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
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On a warm summer day in January 1965, what was meant to be an innocent beach outing ended in one of Australia's most chilling unsolved crimes. Best friends Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharrock, both just 15 years old, were brutally murdered in the sand dunes of Sydney's Wanda Beach. Their bodies were discovered the next day, sparking a massive investigation and a media frenzy that gripped the nation.In this episode, we delve into the details of the girls' final hours, the eerie clues left beh...