Case 265
Marea Yann
For Marea Yann, two things mattered most in life – family and community. When the 69-year-old was found violently bludgeoned to death in her Healesville home, the small Victorian town was left shaken. It seemed impossible that anyone would want to hurt this doting grandmother and dedicated volunteer worker.
But as investigators learned more about Marea’s life, it quickly became clear that Marea had been living in fear of one person in particular.
CREDITS
EPISODE
Research & writing – Elsha McGill
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Narration – Anonymous Host
MUSIC
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com
Audio production – Mike Migas
Scoring – Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER
Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska
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RESOURCES
COURT DOCUMENTS
Prosecution summary of evidence (supplied by the Yann family)
VIDEOS
NEWS ARTICLES
Inquest close to murder answer – Star Mail
Murder victim ‘threatened’ by witch doctor – The Age
Police review cold case murder – Star Mail
Heartbroken family backs hearsay rule change – The Age
Joseph Unumadu walks free in witchdoctor case – Herald Sun
Our mother deserves better – The Australian
$1 million reward announced for information on Marea Yann’s murder – Star Mail
OTHER
Marea Yann – Victoria Police
Cold Case: Marea Yann – Australian True Crime