Case 51
Tina Watson
Case 51
Tina Watson
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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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)
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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:
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
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
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….
______
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)
______
If you are hearing impaired or know someone who is and would like to get a transcript of the episode, please email us at contact@casefilepodcast.com
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
BOOKS:
‘The Murder of Allison Baden-Clay’ – by David Murray
AUDIO/VIDEO:
“Crimes that shook Australia: Gerard Baden-Clay” – produced by Title Role Productions Limited
“The Wife Killer” – Channel Nine, Australia
ARTICLES:
Large Archive of ‘The Courier Mail’ Newspaper articles following the disappearance, investigation and legal proceedings spanning 2012–2017 – by David Murray, Kate Kyriscou, Brooke Baskin
Baden-Clay murder trial: Supreme Court jury told of marriage and debt problems – ABC News
Allison Baden-Clay’s life insurance to go solely to daughters – ABC News
Victim impact statements from Baden-Clay trial released – The Chronicle
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