logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2021
55m 34s

EP1: The Attacks

Sowt Media | صوت
About this episode

The terrorist attacks in two Christchurch mosques on March 15, 2019 was New Zealand's worst peacetime shooting ever. It changed the lives of the victims' families, the survivors and the country's Muslim community forever. This is the story of that day, and the aftermath, told in their words - so we remember the people who lost their lives, rather than the man who took them.
In this episode, we hear in detail from those who were inside Al Noor mosque on March 15, those who had loved ones inside, and the authorities who responded to the attacks.
This episode is not for sensitive ears and includes graphic descriptions of violence.
CREDITS
Reporter & writer: Ashleigh StewartScript & story consultation: Popsock MediaProducers: Bashar Najjar and Basel Anabtawi
'Our Darkest Day' is a Rising Giants Network production.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Up next
Apr 2021
EP4: The Terrorist
The terrorist, a 28-year-old Australian man, wrought havoc in Christchurch in an attempt to show that nobody is safe anywhere, especially in a sleepy South Island town. He became radicalised online and preached white supremacy and hate speech. This episode zooms out again to exam ... Show More
25m 33s
Apr 2021
EP2: The Aftermath
Authorities, victims and their families attempt to navigate the aftermath of "one of New Zealand's darkest days". This episode charts the days following March 15, including how victims recovered from horrific injuries, families grieved for lost loved ones, and how authorities gra ... Show More
49m 4s
Mar 2021
Our Darkest Day - Intro
The Christchurch mosque attacks on March 15, 2019 were the country’s worst peacetime mass shooting ever. 51 people were killed and 40 people were injured as they prayed. In the months that followed, survivors and victim’s families faced a hard road. Many still struggle from their ... Show More
2m 17s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2019
One Family’s Story of Survival and Loss in New Zealand
<p>New Zealand is holding a national day of remembrance today for the 50 people killed in the mosque shootings in Christchurch. Our colleague spent several days with one family of one man who died in the attack. Guest: Charlotte Graham-McLay, who spent time with the family of Att ... Show More
23m 38s
Apr 2024
Terror in San Bernardino: The Inland Regional Center Massacre
In this episode of Crimehub, we dive into the tragic events of the 2015 San Bernardino massacre, where a radicalized couple launched a deadly attack at a holiday party. We unravel the timeline of the meticulously planned assault, exploring the motives behind this act of terror. T ... Show More
43m 30s
Mar 2019
Replacement anxiety: White supremacist terrorism
The terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, has left 50 people dead and a lot of unanswered questions. How big a threat are violent white supremacists? We take a look at a network of museums in China trying to commemorate that country’s murderous experience in the 20th cen ... Show More
23m 43s
Jun 2024
Days of Terror: Episode 394. Part 1/2
This episode, from Northern Ireland, looks at events near Portadown during the period of just a few days at the height of the Troubles. Three terrorist attacks saw nine innocent civilians killed in a series of revenge attacks at the Central Bar in Gilford and at the homes of the ... Show More
24m 35s
Apr 2022
EP. 62 CONNECTICUT - The Petit Home Invasion: Cheshire's Dark Stain
This is one of the most disturbing true crime stories we've ever heard, and it impacted so many people. In one night, almost entire family was wiped off the face of the earth by forces of unspeakable evil... and they left only one survivor. This, is th story of the Petit home inv ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 2025
Houses Of Blood - Bloodbath On A New Year's Day
<p>"I have just murdered my wife in her bed. I have just stabbed them, and slit their throats. His name is Martin Griffiths. There is blood everywhere. This has just happened. My children are safe at my mother's house"</p><br><p>This was the context of a call to an emergency serv ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2019
Understanding the New Zealand attack
Zack, Jenn, and Alex delve into the dark far-right echo chamber that seemingly motivated the New Zealand mosque shooter. They talk about the French origins of apocalyptic theories about nonwhites and Muslims overrunning the West, how those ideas went global, and how Islamophobic ... Show More
25m 10s
May 2023
Ep. 29 The Russell Family Tragedy
In Chillenden, Kent a mother, 2 daughters and their dog were brutally attacked by a strangers for no reason. It was the worst crime the area, they were presumed dead. Little did they know, 1 daughter survived.  For case suggestions or personal stories you can email ydwkpodcast@gm ... Show More
1 h