In the Coral Sea, off the coast of Northern Queensland, lies the Great Barrier Reef. Seen clearly from space, it is the largest living structure on earth. It is a World Heritage Site and known as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Tourists are drawn to the warm, crystal clear waters and bright tropical marine life. A scuba diver’s paradise.

For Gabe and Tina Watson it was the dream honeymoon. But when tragedy struck, was it an accident? Was it due to inexperience and poor decision making? Or was it something more sinister….

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CREDITS

 

NARRATION:

Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

 

EPISODE:

Episode researched and 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

 

DOCUMENTS:

Coroner’s Report

 

VIDEOS:

Death Down Under: Gabe Watson Speaks – ABC News

Death Down Under: A Shocking Conclusion – ABC News

Death Down Under: Suspicion Begins – ABC News

Death Down Under: War of the Roses – ABC News

Mystery in the Deep Blue Sea, Part 1 – NBC News

Mystery in the Deep Blue Sea, Part 2 – NBC News

Mystery in the Deep Blue Sea, Part 3 – NBC News

Gabe Watson granted bail in the US – ABC News

Honeymoon Murder Trail Takes Dramatic Turn – ABC News

Honeymoon Murder Trial, Thrown out by Judge! – AC360

 

ARTICLES:

Gabe Watson Trial Timeline: From Tina Thomas Watson’s Death To Alabama Courthouse – The Huffington Post

Was Tina Watson really Murdered on her Honeymoon? – Michael McFadyen’s Scuba

Tina Watson Death – Part 4 – Gabe’s Stories as Related by Him and Others – Michael McFadyen’s Scuba

Yongala Wreck & Coral Sea Expedition– Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Barrier Reef dive killer loathed in-laws– The Australian

Tina Thomas’ father fights tears as he testifies about her meeting Gabe Watson – AL.com

Murder trial hears of Gabe Watson’s bizarre noises over dead bride Tina – News.com

Gabe Watson ‘could have pressed button to float Tina to surface’ murder trial hears – Perth Now

Alabama Capital Punishment Laws – Find Law

Tina Watson Dies While Scuba Diving with Her Husband – Live Journal

New book A Second Chance for Justice asks new questions about the case of the “honeymoon killer” Gabe Watson – Herald Sun

Interview: Gabe Watson looks to leave shadow of his wife’s honeymoon death and his murder trial (video) – AL.com

Tina Watson Death – The Full Story – Scuba Board

More: Family of Gabe Watson speaks 7 years after his wife died while scuba diving in Australia – AL.com

Heatwave burns up the North – Townsville Bulletin

Traditional Landowners – City of Townsville