Case 152
Cindy & Mona Lisa Smith
Case 152
Cindy & Mona Lisa Smith
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this episode contains the names of people who have passed away. The families of Cindy and Mona Lisa Smith have given Casefile permission to air this content.
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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:
Researched by Jessica Forsayeth
Written by Erin Munro
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
Information featured in this episode was compiled with the assistance of the families and associates of Cindy and Mona Lisa Smith. The Casefile team thank them for their contributions and support their ongoing efforts to have a formal inquest held into the case.
ARTICLES:
The long shadow of a twin tragedy – The Weekend Australian, March 3 2018
A-G mulls ‘cold case’ inquest into girls’ deaths – The Weekend Australian, September 22 2018
Families seek closure in case of man who molested dying girl – The Weekend Australian, June 15 2019
Magistrate slams twin death probe – The Weekend Australian, March 17 2018
Man acquitted of Bourke girls’ deaths may have been a sexual predator – The Weekend Australian, December 29 2018
Calls for inquests into girls’ deaths – The Weekend Australian, October 9 2018
Mothers’ undying fight for justice – The Australian, June 20 2020
Two Deaths and an Outback Silence – Sydney Morning Herald, December 21 1987
Crying out for a new beginning – Sydney Morning Herald, February 2 2013
BOOKS:
Stanton, R. (2017) “Enngonia Road: Death and Deprivation in the Australian Outback.” Port Adelaide: Ginninderra Press.
OTHER:
Community Portrait: Bourke LGA. Retrieved 5 July 2020
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Listen On
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this episode contains the names of people who have passed away. The families of Cindy and Mona Lisa Smith have given Casefile permission to air this content.
______
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:
Researched by Jessica Forsayeth
Written by Erin Munro
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
Information featured in this episode was compiled with the assistance of the families and associates of Cindy and Mona Lisa Smith. The Casefile team thank them for their contributions and support their ongoing efforts to have a formal inquest held into the case.
ARTICLES:
The long shadow of a twin tragedy – The Weekend Australian, March 3 2018
A-G mulls ‘cold case’ inquest into girls’ deaths – The Weekend Australian, September 22 2018
Families seek closure in case of man who molested dying girl – The Weekend Australian, June 15 2019
Magistrate slams twin death probe – The Weekend Australian, March 17 2018
Man acquitted of Bourke girls’ deaths may have been a sexual predator – The Weekend Australian, December 29 2018
Calls for inquests into girls’ deaths – The Weekend Australian, October 9 2018
Mothers’ undying fight for justice – The Australian, June 20 2020
Two Deaths and an Outback Silence – Sydney Morning Herald, December 21 1987
Crying out for a new beginning – Sydney Morning Herald, February 2 2013
BOOKS:
Stanton, R. (2017) “Enngonia Road: Death and Deprivation in the Australian Outback.” Port Adelaide: Ginninderra Press.
OTHER:
Community Portrait: Bourke LGA. Retrieved 5 July 2020
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’
Article – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or more
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