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December 15, 2014.

A gunman took 18 hostages in the heart of Sydney.

17 hours later, the terrorist would be shot dead, 2 innocent hostages would be killed and a Australia’s iconic city would be stained forever.

Louisa Hope and her mum walked into the cafe that morning and left just after 2am the next day, wheeled out on ambulance beds after being shot in the crossfire.

This is Louisa story of the moment that changed Australia forever - The Sydney Siege

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From 1996 when Man Monis arrived in Australia there were 'red flags' everywhere.

He was being watched by police, had numerous charges against him, he was wanted in his country of birth and from the moment he stepped into Australia it was clear that we should have seen the signs.

In this first episode hear the shocking detail and meet Louisa Hope who is a survivor, a terrorist hostage survivor.

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Find out more about Louisa here https://www.louisahope.com

Donations to the Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses at the Prince of Wales Foundation:

https://www.powhf.org.au/donate-/general-donation-page

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Content warning
This episode contains audio of people who have passed, listener discretion is advised.

The moment that everyone inside the café learns that they have been taken hostage by a terrorist.
Louisa talks about her sliding doors moment that meant that morning her and her Mum may not have ever been in the café.
This is the first 3 hours inside the Lindt café from Louisa’s perspective

Subscribe to Podshape True Crime to get subscriber-only bonus episodes, early access to select episodes and ad free episodes.

Find out more about Louisa here https://www.louisahope.com

Donations to the Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses at the Prince of Wales Foundation:

https://www.powhf.org.au/donate-/general-donation-page

After filling out your details, check 'I would like to give to' and select Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.