logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2024
31m 52s

Polkinghorne E9: ‘There was no murder’

Stuff Audio
About this episode
As the defence case begins, Polkinghorne’s lawyer describes the police as being “intoxicated” with the idea of murder, and cautions the jury against being distracted by evidence about sex and drugs. Pauline Hanna’s sister says Hanna told her of a suicide attempt more than 30 years ago and Polkinghorne’s ex-wife takes the stand. WARNING: This podcast referenc ... Show More
Up next
Sep 2024
Polkinghorne E10: Injuries and interpretations
Expert defence pathologists offer different conclusions about the cause of death to their Crown counterparts. Colleagues at Auckland Eye describe Polkinghorne as kind and generous. And we hear from the “fishing boys”, who knew “Polky” from trips to their holiday homes in The Coro ... Show More
48m 46s
Sep 2024
Polkinghorne E11: ‘I'm never good enough’
For the first time, the court hears emails, found by the defence, that Pauline Hanna wrote to herself. Psychiatrists talk about the possible impact of the mix of medication she was taking. IT experts are at odds over whether texts were started - and deleted - on Hanna’s phone at ... Show More
50m 14s
Sep 2024
Polkinghorne E12: The closing arguments - murder or suicide?
The defence and the prosecution present their final arguments after nearly two months of evidence. The Judge delivers a summing up and gives the jury directions before they retire to consider a verdict. WARNING: This podcast references suicide right from the start and throughout ... Show More
1 h
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2023
Conspiracies
It’s 6 years after the murder and Rosalio is making a place for himself in local politics, while Calvin struggles to make ends meet. So he makes a risky move that ultimately becomes the smoking gun the prosecution had been looking for to finally make an arrest. To learn more abou ... Show More
28m 45s
Feb 2021
EP. 9 MAINE - The Mysterious Abduction & Murder of Pamela Webb
How can someone just... vanish? And later on end up DEAD? Find out on todqy's episode of "Murder In America". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
27m 34s
Oct 2023
The Watts Family Disappearance
Discover the chilling and heartbreaking story of the Watts family murders in this gripping true crime summary. Uncover the shocking events that rocked a Colorado community in August 2018. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period to take your business ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2024
I-70 Killer - Truly The Darkest True Crime Story You’ll Ever Hear
Today we have one of the wildest stories, in my opinion we’ve ever covered. It is so insane that the entire thing sounds made up. So let’s head on over to Indy, and learn all about Herb Baumeister, his Fox Hallow Farm and the i-70 strangler. 👀 Watch This Episode On Youtube: http ... Show More
32m 41s
Sep 2022
Episode 78 | THE 'CHOSEN BY GOD' CULT MURDERS That Stunned South Africa | DEVILSDORP
Send us Fan MailIn 2012 the sleepy mining town of Krugersdorp, South Africa was put on the map when a murderous satanic cult went on a revenge-seeking killing spree. The murderers had pledged an allegiance to a woman by the name of Cecelia Steyn, the self-proclaimed 'Bride of Sat ... Show More
34m 31s
Nov 2025
Hunting the Bogeyman | 2. This Is Not a Movie
When Nicole hears about another attack eerily like hers, she sounds the alarm. Fifty miles away, celebrated cold case detective Paul Holes discovers two more cases no one knew were connected. Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Vi ... Show More
39m 20s
Jun 2025
The Arsonist Next Door | 6: Behind the Facade
The identity of the culprit raises more questions. Was this crusade to protect the desert real? Or just a smoke screen for something far more sinister? A shocking twist reveals how this local story ended up having global consequences. Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ... Show More
52m 9s