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Shortcut: Wollongong's Paedophile Network and the Murder of Frank Arkell

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.


Frank Arkell was Wollongong’s long-serving lord mayor and state MP (1974-1991), known for his flamboyant style and tireless advocacy for the city during a period of economic upheaval.


Though widely respected in public, allegations about his private life and suspected links to a paedophile ring began to arise in later years.


In 1998, Arkell was brutally murdered - a crime that shocked the city and brought those suspicions into sharper focus.


In this episode, we speak with historian Erik Eklund, author of Pride, Politics and Perversion, a biography of Arkell.


You can read Pride, Politics and Perversion here.


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Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.


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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Erik Eklund

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.


Frank Arkell was Wollongong’s long-serving lord mayor and state MP (1974-1991), known for his flamboyant style and tireless advocacy for the city during a period of economic upheaval.


Though widely respected in public, allegations about his private life and suspected links to a paedophile ring began to arise in later years.


In 1998, Arkell was brutally murdered - a crime that shocked the city and brought those suspicions into sharper focus.


In this episode, we speak with historian Erik Eklund, author of Pride, Politics and Perversion, a biography of Arkell.


You can read Pride, Politics and Perversion here.


Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.


Join our Facebook Group here.


Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.


For Support:

Lifeline on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380


CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Erik Eklund

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


GET IN TOUCH:

https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook

Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.

Email the show at [email protected]


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  continue reading

710 episodes

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