After the death of his friend John Andrew Stuart in Boggo Road Jail killer James Finch continued his claims of innocence in relation to the Whiskey Au Go Go nightclub firebombing. Paroled in 1988 Finch was deported to England where he finally revealed the truth of his involvement in the terrible crime. Special guest, former prison officer John Peel shares his recollection of Finch and his time in prison with Murder Trails author and publisher Jack Sim

Special guest: John Peel, former Boggo Road Jail Prison Officer

Three days after the crime two men were arrested in relation to the Whiskey Au Go Go nightclub firebombing. Both James Finch and John Andrew Stuart already had extensive criminal histories; despite this they protested their innocence from their first appearance in court. They claimed they were setup by corrupt police and began a campaign within the walls of Brisbane’s Boggo Road Jail. Special guest, former prison officer John Peel oversaw both men inside. He shares his memories of the two killers with Murder Trails author and publisher Jack Sim

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Presenter: Jack Sim, Author and Director Crime Tours Australia

Special guest: John Peel, former Boggo Road Jail prison officer

Fifty years ago on 8 March 1973 popular Brisbane nightclub The Whiskey Au Go Go in Fortitude Valley was firebombed in a deliberate criminal act which resulted in the deaths of 15 people. It was at the time Australia’s worst act of mass-murder - eclipsed only by Martin Bryant’s terrible act at Port Arthur in Tasmania. It stunned the entire nation and the crime has haunted Brisbane for half a century.

In this episode Murder Trails author and publisher Jack Sim, and special guest Paul Tully, discuss the crime itself, what exactly happened, and the background of those who died.

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Presenter: Jack Sim, Author and Director Crime Tours Australia

Special guest: Paul Tully, Historical Contributor