Episode 41: Ronald Ryan
TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we dive into the story of Ronald Ryan, the last man ever executed in Australia. His 1967 hanging at Pentridge Prison sparked nationwide outrage and marked a turning point in Australia’s stance on capital punishment. We explore who Ryan was, the events leading to the prison escape that sealed his fate, and was Ronald Ryan truly guilty? Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon - www.patreon.com/mainlymurder Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mainly_murder Buy Us A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/mainlymurderwithmegandmum 📩 CONTACT US MainlyMurderPodcast@gmail.com 🌐 CASE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Ryan https://www.bevleaross.com.au/shadows-of-the-past-the-dark-history-of-abbotsford-convent/
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TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we dive into the story of Ronald Ryan, the last man ever executed in Australia. His 1967 hanging at Pentridge Prison sparked nationwide outrage and marked a turning point in Australia’s stance on capital punishment. We explore who Ryan was, the events leading to the prison escape that sealed his fate, and was Ronald Ryan truly guilty? Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LI...