Case 72
Wilhelmina Kruger and Anna Dowlingkoa
Case 72
Wilhelmina Kruger and Anna Dowlingkoa
Wilhelmina was especially anxious. In the preceding weeks, she had developed a funny feeling that someone was watching her. It was the reason why her partner Stanley was driving her to work.
Only two days earlier she had trouble with the lights. They weren’t working at all. Uneasy about working alone in the dark, Wilhelmina complained to the building supervisor and requested they be repaired. He assured her that he’d get around to it.
The electrician attended to fix the lights after Wilhelmina had finished her shift, so she wasn’t sure if they were back working again when she arrived on the morning of the 29th.
Stanley parked the car and got out to walk alongside Wilhelmina to the small fuse box on a nearby concrete pillar. Wilhelmina unlocked the box with her set of keys and Stanley flicked several switches inside.
When the lights slowly flickered on in the parking area, both Wilhelmina and Stanley were relieved. Stanley waved goodbye and Wilhelmina got to work….and then the lights went out again….
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CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
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:
Wanda: The Untold Story of the Wanda Beach Murders – by Alan J. Whiticker
‘As crime goes by – the life and times of “Bondi” Bill Jenkings
Wanted – A casebook of unsolved crimes of violence in Australia – Timothy Hall
NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES:
Selected newspaper archives from the 1960’s of the Illawarra Mercury newspaper
Selected newspaper archives from the 1960’s of the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper
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Wilhelmina was especially anxious. In the preceding weeks, she had developed a funny feeling that someone was watching her. It was the reason why her partner Stanley was driving her to work.
Only two days earlier she had trouble with the lights. They weren’t working at all. Uneasy about working alone in the dark, Wilhelmina complained to the building supervisor and requested they be repaired. He assured her that he’d get around to it.
The electrician attended to fix the lights after Wilhelmina had finished her shift, so she wasn’t sure if they were back working again when she arrived on the morning of the 29th.
Stanley parked the car and got out to walk alongside Wilhelmina to the small fuse box on a nearby concrete pillar. Wilhelmina unlocked the box with her set of keys and Stanley flicked several switches inside.
When the lights slowly flickered on in the parking area, both Wilhelmina and Stanley were relieved. Stanley waved goodbye and Wilhelmina got to work….and then the lights went out again….
______
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 Milly Raso
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:
Wanda: The Untold Story of the Wanda Beach Murders – by Alan J. Whiticker
‘As crime goes by – the life and times of “Bondi” Bill Jenkings
Wanted – A casebook of unsolved crimes of violence in Australia – Timothy Hall
NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES:
Selected newspaper archives from the 1960’s of the Illawarra Mercury newspaper
Selected newspaper archives from the 1960’s of the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSOR
Audible – Free 30-day trial & free audiobook
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