Case 112
Rachel Barber
Case 112
Rachel Barber
When the class finished for the day at around 5:35 pm, Rachel Barber left the Dance Factory with several other classmates and walked along Church Street towards her tram home on Bridge Road.
When the trio reached the Bridge Road turn off, Rachel revealed she would be catching a different tram home than usual, from a stop located further down the road. One friend offered to escort her to this other stop but Rachel declined, assuring them her father would be waiting to pick her up at the other end of the line. At 5:45 pm, after the trio agreed to meet for breakfast the following morning, Rachel separated from the group and walked off along the western side of Church Street towards Bridge Road, in the opposite direction to her tram line home…
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CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Researched and written by Gemma Harris, Elsha McGill, and Milly Raso
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
COURT DOCUMENTS:
The Queen v. Caroline Reed Robertson
ARTICLES:
Caroline Reed Robertson’s deadly obsession with beautiful dancer Rachel Barber led to murder – Herald Sun
When the drama spills offscreen – The Weekend Australian
A deadly fantasy – The Age
Family friend plotted to kill teen, court told – The Age
Woman to face trial for teens murder – The Age
Caroline Reed Robertson, who strangled dancer Rachel Barber in 1999, freed on parole – Herald Sun
Woman to face court on murder – The Age
Dance student murdered – The Sydney Morning Herald
Plea from mum to close Facebook page bearing daughter Rachel Barber’s name – Herald Sun
Plea to Parole Board as Caroline Reed Robertson who killed teenager Rachel Barber may get out early – Herald Sun
Rachel Barber’s parents shocked over killer Caroline Reed Robertson’s chilling transformation – Herald Sun
Killer’s father fears for others – The Age
20 years’ jail for envious killer – The Age
Former babysitter pleads guilty to murder of teen dancer – The Age
Killer jealous of girl’s ‘perfect life’ – The Age
Tears flow in memory of their beautiful Rachel – The Age
Dancer’s fixated killer ‘a real danger’: parole rejection bid – The Age
Story of obsession and Rachel’s murder airs at last – The Sydney Morning Herald
Fatal attraction – The Age
Elizabeth Barber fears daughter’s killer will strike again – News.com.au
Friends and family remember their beautiful butterfly – The Age
BOOKS:
Perfect victim – Elizabeth Southall and Megan Norris
WEBSITES:
Identity Killer Caroline Reed Robertson
I Am You The Movie – Rachel Barber
Rachel Barber. Her sister, Heather, sings Sarah McLachlan’s ‘Angel’
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When the class finished for the day at around 5:35 pm, Rachel Barber left the Dance Factory with several other classmates and walked along Church Street towards her tram home on Bridge Road.
When the trio reached the Bridge Road turn off, Rachel revealed she would be catching a different tram home than usual, from a stop located further down the road. One friend offered to escort her to this other stop but Rachel declined, assuring them her father would be waiting to pick her up at the other end of the line. At 5:45 pm, after the trio agreed to meet for breakfast the following morning, Rachel separated from the group and walked off along the western side of Church Street towards Bridge Road, in the opposite direction to her tram line home…
______
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
______
If you are hearing impaired or know someone who is and would like to get a transcript of the episode, please email us at contact@casefilepodcast.com
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Researched and written by Gemma Harris, Elsha McGill, and Milly Raso
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
COURT DOCUMENTS:
The Queen v. Caroline Reed Robertson
ARTICLES:
Caroline Reed Robertson’s deadly obsession with beautiful dancer Rachel Barber led to murder – Herald Sun
When the drama spills offscreen – The Weekend Australian
A deadly fantasy – The Age
Family friend plotted to kill teen, court told – The Age
Woman to face trial for teens murder – The Age
Caroline Reed Robertson, who strangled dancer Rachel Barber in 1999, freed on parole – Herald Sun
Woman to face court on murder – The Age
Dance student murdered – The Sydney Morning Herald
Plea from mum to close Facebook page bearing daughter Rachel Barber’s name – Herald Sun
Plea to Parole Board as Caroline Reed Robertson who killed teenager Rachel Barber may get out early – Herald Sun
Rachel Barber’s parents shocked over killer Caroline Reed Robertson’s chilling transformation – Herald Sun
Killer’s father fears for others – The Age
20 years’ jail for envious killer – The Age
Former babysitter pleads guilty to murder of teen dancer – The Age
Killer jealous of girl’s ‘perfect life’ – The Age
Tears flow in memory of their beautiful Rachel – The Age
Dancer’s fixated killer ‘a real danger’: parole rejection bid – The Age
Story of obsession and Rachel’s murder airs at last – The Sydney Morning Herald
Fatal attraction – The Age
Elizabeth Barber fears daughter’s killer will strike again – News.com.au
Friends and family remember their beautiful butterfly – The Age
BOOKS:
Perfect victim – Elizabeth Southall and Megan Norris
WEBSITES:
Identity Killer Caroline Reed Robertson
I Am You The Movie – Rachel Barber
Rachel Barber. Her sister, Heather, sings Sarah McLachlan’s ‘Angel’
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 30 days plus get an additional month FREE with promo code ‘CASEFILE’
Indochino – Get any premium Indochino suit for AU$569 and FREE shipping with promo code ‘CASEFILE’
Noom – Lose weight for good. Start your trial today
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