Abe Saffron and the Luna Park Fire

A 2007 Sydney Morning Herald investigation implicated notorious Sydney underworld figure Abe Saffron in the 1979 Luna Park ghost train fire that killed seven people. The investigation, led by Kate McClymont, included interviews with Saffron's niece and victims' families, and utilized documents collected by artist Martin Sharp. Evidence suggested Saffron wanted control of Luna Park and the fire may have been a means to achieve this, although no charges were ever filed. The investigation also highlighted the flawed original police inquiry, revealing conflicts of interest within the investigation team. Despite the passage of time, the revelation of Saffron's possible involvement brought renewed grief and shock to the victims' families.