Case 45
Port Arthur
Case 45
Port Arthur
On April 28th, 1996, Martin John Bryant became known as the worst single mass-murderer in Australian history.
21 years later, the Port Arthur Massacre still stands as the 3rd deadliest shooting by a lone gunman in the world.
Known as a loner with the IQ of an 11-year-old, a series of events in Martin Bryant’s life would go on to trigger a rampage that would change hundreds of people’s lives that day, as well as the lives of everyday Australians who looked on in horror.
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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 co-written by Anna Priestland
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:
Edited extract from “Born or Bred? Martin Bryant: The Making of a Mass Murderer” – by Robert Wainwright and Paola Totaro
DOCUMENTS:
ARTICLES:
A dangerous mind: what turned Martin Bryant into a mass murderer?
Walter Mikac looks back at the Port Arthur massacre and its legacy
Wendy Scurr, the bravest woman I have ever known
Bryant’s mother defends her son
Shedding light on Port Arthur killer
My time with mass killer Martin Bryant
Martin Bryant through the eyes of his ex-girlfriends: ‘He asked me to marry him’
Amid Port Arthur’s senseless horror
Managing Martin: The Jailing of Martin Bryant
VIDEOS:
Port Arthur Massacre 1996 (Part 1 of 2)
Port Arthur Massacre 1996 (Part 2 of 2)
On April 28th, 1996, Martin John Bryant became known as the worst single mass-murderer in Australian history.
21 years later, the Port Arthur Massacre still stands as the 3rd deadliest shooting by a lone gunman in the world.
Known as a loner with the IQ of an 11-year-old, a series of events in Martin Bryant’s life would go on to trigger a rampage that would change hundreds of people’s lives that day, as well as the lives of everyday Australians who looked on in horror.
______
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 co-written by Anna Priestland
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:
Edited extract from “Born or Bred? Martin Bryant: The Making of a Mass Murderer” – by Robert Wainwright and Paola Totaro
DOCUMENTS:
ARTICLES:
A dangerous mind: what turned Martin Bryant into a mass murderer?
Walter Mikac looks back at the Port Arthur massacre and its legacy
Wendy Scurr, the bravest woman I have ever known
Bryant’s mother defends her son
Shedding light on Port Arthur killer
My time with mass killer Martin Bryant
Martin Bryant through the eyes of his ex-girlfriends: ‘He asked me to marry him’
Amid Port Arthur’s senseless horror
Managing Martin: The Jailing of Martin Bryant
VIDEOS:
Port Arthur Massacre 1996 (Part 1 of 2)
Port Arthur Massacre 1996 (Part 2 of 2)
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