Case 61
The Lin Family
Case 61
The Lin Family
The newsagency was always open on time, especially on Saturdays, the busiest morning on the shopping strip. People were standing out the front of the newsagency, staring at a huge pile of papers still bundled on the footpath, and when they tried the door, it was locked.
Immediately fearing something was wrong, Kathy and Robert went straight over to Min and Lily’s house to find out why they hadn’t opened their newsagency. They assumed they were either sick or maybe one of the boys had hurt themselves.
When they arrived, they found the front door unlocked.
Robert and Kathy entered the house and called out, but no one responded.
They slowly made their way upstairs.
Kathy opened her brother and sister-in-law’s bedroom door. Robert was following close behind.
What did they see?
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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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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
VIDEOS:
Sole survivor: Brenda Lin breaks her silence Part 1 – Channel 7
Sole survivor: Brenda Lin breaks her silence Part 2 – Channel 7
Sole survivor: Brenda Lin breaks her silence Part 3 – Channel 7
Sole survivor: Brenda Lin breaks her silence Part 4 – Channel 7
Sole survivor: Brenda Lin breaks her silence Part 5 – Channel 7
A Current Affair – Channel 9
ARTICLES:
22nd July 2009 Robert Xie police interview – Daily Mail
The Lin family killings: A timeline – The Sydney Morning Herald
The ‘Buddhist monk’ detective who nabbed Lin family murderer Robert Xie– The Sydney Morning Herald
The evidence which the Crown said pointed to Robert Xie’s guilt – The Sydney Morning Herald
Why did Robert Xie face four trials for Lin family murders? – The Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Xie’s defence to the Crown case in his murder trial – The Sydney Morning Herald
The moment Justice Elizabeth Fullerton saw murderer Robert Xie on the street – The Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Xie found guilty of murdering five members of the Lin family – The Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Xie: Inside a killer’s grisly trail of carnage – Daily Telegraph
Kathy Lin looking forward to her husband Robert Xie’s bail – Daily Mail
Surveillance video shows Brenda Lin subjected to uncomfortable touching from Robert Xie – Daily Telegraph
Reporting Robert Xie’s murder of Brenda Lin’s family – The Saturday Paper
Robert Xie driven by bitterness in murdering Lin family, court hears – The Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Xie given five life sentences for Lin family murders – The Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Xie: Terrifying triple-0 call revealed – Daily Telegraph
Murdered Min Lin saw robbery, strike force told – Daily Telegraph
Australia newspaper features Xie “Stain 91” solved by TrueAllele – Cybergenetics
DNA tests changing criminal trials – The Saturday Paper
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Kind Snacks – Healthy snacks & granola bars
The newsagency was always open on time, especially on Saturdays, the busiest morning on the shopping strip. People were standing out the front of the newsagency, staring at a huge pile of papers still bundled on the footpath, and when they tried the door, it was locked.
Immediately fearing something was wrong, Kathy and Robert went straight over to Min and Lily’s house to find out why they hadn’t opened their newsagency. They assumed they were either sick or maybe one of the boys had hurt themselves.
When they arrived, they found the front door unlocked.
Robert and Kathy entered the house and called out, but no one responded.
They slowly made their way upstairs.
Kathy opened her brother and sister-in-law’s bedroom door. Robert was following close behind.
What did they see?
______
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
ARTICLES:
22nd July 2009 Robert Xie police interview – Daily Mail
The Lin family killings: A timeline – The Sydney Morning Herald
The ‘Buddhist monk’ detective who nabbed Lin family murderer Robert Xie– The Sydney Morning Herald
The evidence which the Crown said pointed to Robert Xie’s guilt – The Sydney Morning Herald
Why did Robert Xie face four trials for Lin family murders? – The Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Xie’s defence to the Crown case in his murder trial – The Sydney Morning Herald
The moment Justice Elizabeth Fullerton saw murderer Robert Xie on the street – The Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Xie found guilty of murdering five members of the Lin family – The Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Xie: Inside a killer’s grisly trail of carnage – Daily Telegraph
Kathy Lin looking forward to her husband Robert Xie’s bail – Daily Mail
Surveillance video shows Brenda Lin subjected to uncomfortable touching from Robert Xie – Daily Telegraph
Reporting Robert Xie’s murder of Brenda Lin’s family – The Saturday Paper
Robert Xie driven by bitterness in murdering Lin family, court hears – The Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Xie given five life sentences for Lin family murders – The Sydney Morning Herald
Robert Xie: Terrifying triple-0 call revealed – Daily Telegraph
Murdered Min Lin saw robbery, strike force told – Daily Telegraph
Australia newspaper features Xie “Stain 91” solved by TrueAllele – Cybergenetics
DNA tests changing criminal trials – The Saturday Paper
VIDEOS:
Sole survivor: Brenda Lin breaks her silence Part 1 – Channel 7
Sole survivor: Brenda Lin breaks her silence Part 2 – Channel 7
Sole survivor: Brenda Lin breaks her silence Part 3 – Channel 7
Sole survivor: Brenda Lin breaks her silence Part 4 – Channel 7
Sole survivor: Brenda Lin breaks her silence Part 5 – Channel 7
A Current Affair – Channel 9
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Kind Snacks – Healthy snacks & granola bars
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