Case 131
Mr Stinky
Case 131
Mr Stinky
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Ian Urquhart was eager to impress his girlfriend Abina Madill, and wanted to be on time to pick her up before the concert ended at 11:20pm. After leaving work and freshening up at home, Ian walked over to the Taverna Coffee Lounge to join some friends.
His friend and housemate, Peter Hazelman, then drove him to the concert, where they spotted Abina’s sister Roslyn. When she explained that Abina was out driving with another boy, Garry Heywood, Ian became noticeably angry. He knew Garry worked with Abina and, struck with jealousy, he shouted that he would, quote: “kill the bastard, I’ll belt him.”
Ian and Peter took Roslyn home where they learned Abina was not back yet. The young men drove around town on the lookout for Garry’s FJ Holden and, failing to spot the car, returned to Abina’s house and waited out front for her return…
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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
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
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)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Milly Raso and Erin Munro
A special thank you to Louise Raso and Andrew Rule for their assistance in the creation of this episode.
Creative director: 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
BOOKS:
Sex, Death and Betrayal – Andrew Rule
Cuckoo – Andrew Rule
WEBSITES:
Our Family – Potts, Gregg, Starritt, Madill, Campbell, Strachan, Stewart Abina Margaret “Bina” Madill Age: 16 1949-1966.
DOCUMENTARIES:
Crimes That Shook Australia: Raymond Edmunds
ARCHIVED ARTICLES:
New clue to missing teenagers – The Canberra Times: February 18 1966
Missing teenagers were murdered – The Age” February 28 1966
Wall of silence worries police – The Canberra Times: March 4 1966
Clue in earlier murder – The Canberra Times: April 23 1966
Murder gun identified – The Canberra Times: May 16 1966
Extra men for murder inquiry – The Canberra Times: June 7 1966
4 years old murder unsolved – The Canberra Times: June 10 1970
Murdered teenage pair “were drinking” – The Age: June 10 1970
New leads in 1966 double murder – The Canberra Times: October 29 1976
Sculpture links Shepparton murders, Melbourne rapes – The Age: November 17 1982
66 murder suspect held – The Canberra Times: March 23 1985
Man alleged to have confessed – The Canberra Times: October 22 1985
Husband could have killed more people, ex-wife tells court – The Age: October 23 1985
Man charged with two Shepparton murders to be tried there – The Age: October 29 1985
The labor and luck of the fingerprint game – The Age: August 5 1986
ARTICLES:
Revenge is sweet, but rarely worth it – The Herald Sun
Mr Stinky’ still a suspect, 35 years later, in murder of Elaine Jones at Murray River camping spot – The Age
He helped to catch Mr Stinky – Shepparton News
Mr Stinky – The making of a secret monster – The Herald Sun
Cold case detectives launch a fresh hunt for serial killer – The Age
How police finally caught up with notorious rapist and killer Mr Stinky – The West
Notorious killer, “Mr Stinky”, charged with 31 historical offences – Shepparton News
Historical charges for ‘Mr Stinky’ – Shepparton Advertiser
Mr Stinky’ admits to more Victorian rapes – The Age
Double murderer known as ‘Mr Stinky’ to plead guilty to historical rape charges – ABC News
Mr Stinky’ Raymond Edmunds sentenced for decades-old rapes across Melbourne – 7News
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Ian Urquhart was eager to impress his girlfriend Abina Madill, and wanted to be on time to pick her up before the concert ended at 11:20pm. After leaving work and freshening up at home, Ian walked over to the Taverna Coffee Lounge to join some friends.
His friend and housemate, Peter Hazelman, then drove him to the concert, where they spotted Abina’s sister Roslyn. When she explained that Abina was out driving with another boy, Garry Heywood, Ian became noticeably angry. He knew Garry worked with Abina and, struck with jealousy, he shouted that he would, quote: “kill the bastard, I’ll belt him.”
Ian and Peter took Roslyn home where they learned Abina was not back yet. The young men drove around town on the lookout for Garry’s FJ Holden and, failing to spot the car, returned to Abina’s house and waited out front for her return…
______
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)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Milly Raso and Erin Munro
A special thank you to Louise Raso and Andrew Rule for their assistance in the creation of this episode.
Creative director: 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
BOOKS:
Sex, Death and Betrayal – Andrew Rule
Cuckoo – Andrew Rule
WEBSITES:
Our Family – Potts, Gregg, Starritt, Madill, Campbell, Strachan, Stewart Abina Margaret “Bina” Madill Age: 16 1949-1966.
DOCUMENTARIES:
Crimes That Shook Australia: Raymond Edmunds
ARCHIVED ARTICLES:
New clue to missing teenagers – The Canberra Times: February 18 1966
Missing teenagers were murdered – The Age” February 28 1966
Wall of silence worries police – The Canberra Times: March 4 1966
Clue in earlier murder – The Canberra Times: April 23 1966
Murder gun identified – The Canberra Times: May 16 1966
Extra men for murder inquiry – The Canberra Times: June 7 1966
4 years old murder unsolved – The Canberra Times: June 10 1970
Murdered teenage pair “were drinking” – The Age: June 10 1970
New leads in 1966 double murder – The Canberra Times: October 29 1976
Sculpture links Shepparton murders, Melbourne rapes – The Age: November 17 1982
66 murder suspect held – The Canberra Times: March 23 1985
Man alleged to have confessed – The Canberra Times: October 22 1985
Husband could have killed more people, ex-wife tells court – The Age: October 23 1985
Man charged with two Shepparton murders to be tried there – The Age: October 29 1985
The labor and luck of the fingerprint game – The Age: August 5 1986
ARTICLES:
Revenge is sweet, but rarely worth it – The Herald Sun
Mr Stinky’ still a suspect, 35 years later, in murder of Elaine Jones at Murray River camping spot – The Age
He helped to catch Mr Stinky – Shepparton News
Mr Stinky – The making of a secret monster – The Herald Sun
Cold case detectives launch a fresh hunt for serial killer – The Age
How police finally caught up with notorious rapist and killer Mr Stinky – The West
Notorious killer, “Mr Stinky”, charged with 31 historical offences – Shepparton News
Historical charges for ‘Mr Stinky’ – Shepparton Advertiser
Mr Stinky’ admits to more Victorian rapes – The Age
Double murderer known as ‘Mr Stinky’ to plead guilty to historical rape charges – ABC News
Mr Stinky’ Raymond Edmunds sentenced for decades-old rapes across Melbourne – 7News
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