Blood Territory
The Death of Jimmy O'Connell
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Blood Territory
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Mark Whittaker
About this listen
Please note: this series contains mature themes and graphic imagery; and listener discretion is advised.
How far would you go to clear the name of the man convicted of your son's death?
Red blood stains the red soil of the Australian Northern Territory in this true crime Audible Original Podcast, Blood Territory.
Less than 250,000 people live in the Northern Territory, an area more than twice the size of Texas. If you want to escape from civilisation, you don't have to go far. But you can't outrun the heat. Every year during October and November the sweltering climate can drive people wild; they call it 'Suicide Season', 'Mango Madness' or, more plainly, 'The Build-up'.
It's during this blistering heat that Jim O'Connell's body is found in a creek bed, mummified and with his genitals removed. But when a dubious plea deal buries the truth and puts Jim's best mate, Philip Mather, behind bars for the crime, the victim's parents seek to unravel it themselves to prove Philip's innocence.
Follow journalist Mark Whittaker's journey into the murky heart of the Northern Territory as allegations of police corruption and judicial racism emerge and a shadowy figure known as The Vigilante lurks on the fringe of the investigation.
This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members. You can download all 10 episodes to your Library now.
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Ep. 1: Trudy's Story
The Death of Jimmy O'ConnellAug 18 201926 minsFailed to add items
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Ep. 2: Meeting a Dangerous Man... Maybe
The Death of Jimmy O'ConnellAug 18 201921 minsFailed to add items
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Ep. 3: Jimmy's Last Day
The Death of Jimmy O'ConnellAug 18 201922 minsFailed to add items
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- PotsnPans
- 22-08-2019
First Podcast...Success!
First time listening to a podcast but it was free and with what I've been spending on Audible lately thought it would kill some hours on the drive. First episode, first 5 mins and thought well I've tried it back to my next book. End of episode 1 and I was intrigued. So told myself just on the city part of my drive. By episode 5 I was sure he deserved it. By episode 6 I thought he was guilty. By episode 9 I was thinking the police got it wrong. Like a great page turned I couldn't switch it off and this is testament to the wonderful narration, very clever storytelling and I really loved the production elements throughout. It was like listening to a great soundtrack. Maybe this is what all podcasts are like - I look forward to finding out. A great murder mystery with lots of twists and turns to keep you hooked. Well done!
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- Oliver
- 23-08-2019
Recommended
Watch what you say up North. A "Deadly" good story about revenge. I found this a well produced investigation.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-09-2019
Great listen.
I enjoyed this podcast. It was honest and the story was told well. Very sad.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-09-2022
Compelling and Intriguing, until Episode 10
A compelling and entertaining true crime podcast, right up until Australian journalist Mark Whittaker drops the ball in Episode 10.
It is difficult to fathom why Mr. Whittaker - in the eleventh hour - decides to pick up the baton and play judge, jury and executioner.
It was a really disappointing ending to a tragic story that had already been well researched by the original journalist, Greg Mclean.
Unbelievable.
Stick to your day job Mark.
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- Carol Welsh
- 17-04-2020
Fascinating search for justice.
Really enjoyed this. Was well made and written. Makes me realise how difficult it is to investigate crimes... as all sorts of surprises keep worming out of the woodwork. Recommend! Thank you Audible.au
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-02-2020
Exceptional
Very engaging. Loved all the different voices and sound effects. I was drawn in and hooked. I have found a new favourite genre, author and narrator. Hoping one day a 2nd series with the truth comes out.
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- Michael Sigley
- 30-09-2022
Fascinating Journey
This podcast was a fascinating journey into the complexities of human relationships.
It shows very clearly how delicate the threads are that keep us all together.
So many lives have been permanently damaged through this tragic event.
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- AD
- 15-10-2022
Just wanted to keep listening till it was finished
really enjoyed listening to this podcast. narrative was so easy to listen to. compelling
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- craig oliver
- 23-09-2019
OK but anticlimactic, didn't live up the hype.
OK but anticlimactic, didn't really live up the hype. Still a few loose ends like the friend who didn't want to talk.
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-10-2019
An Eye Opener From A Different Perspective
I lived less than 5 minutes drive from the murder scene. There are some eerily accurate theories put forward by the author but quite a few pieces of information he missed. Not due to lack of investigation but more to do with talking with the right people at the right time.
Officer X is known to me. There are some very good reasons why he's no longer serving in the NT Police force. I'm not on friendly terms with him. Despite the author's conclusion that police were likely incapable of committing such acts, I wholeheartedly beg to differ.
Regardless, this series was a thoroughly enjoyable listen. Highly recommended. If the author wishes to reach out, I'm more than willing to talk anonymously.
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