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Feb 26
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How a mountaineer's death could change c...

The Observer
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The case of the Austrian climber who was found guilty of manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria’s highest mountain, has captivated the world’s media. 


Writer: Poppy Bullard


Producer: Poppy Bullard


Host: Casey Magloire


Episode photography: Sofia Fenton


Executive Producer: Matt Russell



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