Sodeman: The Schoolgirl Strangler

Sodeman: The Schoolgirl Strangler

In the quiet farming town of Leongatha, a modern-day murder mystery gripped the world—the shocking case of Erin Patterson, convicted of poisoning three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal. But long before this tragedy, another sinister figure lurked in the shadows of the same small Victorian farming community. Join journalist Matt Dunn, along with true-crime author Katherine Kovacic and former detective Narelle Fraser, as they unravel the chilling tale of Arnold Sodeman, a serial killer whose reign of terror in the 1930s left an indelible mark on history. Through gripping storytelling and expert insights, this podcast uncovers the dark past of Leongatha and explores what drives individuals to commit unspeakable crimes. Listen in as we peel back the layers of deception, horror, and intrigue—because some stories refuse to be buried. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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July 8, 2025 44 secs

The case of Leongatha’s Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. 


But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farming community in the 1930s? 


Join Leongatha journalist Matt Dunn, and special guests including author Katherine Kovacic and former Victoria Police detective Narelle Frase...

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The case of Leongatha’s Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. 


But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farming community in the 1930s? 


Join Leongatha journalist Matt Dunn, alongside author Katherine Kovacic and former Victoria Police detective Narelle Fraser, as they uncover ...

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July 21, 2025 31 mins

The case of Leongatha’s Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. 


But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farming community in the 1930s? 


Join Leongatha journalist Matt Dunn, alongside author Katherine Kovacic and former Victoria Police detective Narelle Fraser, as they uncover ...

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July 28, 2025 44 mins

The case of Leongatha’s Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. 


But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farming community in the 1930s? 


Join Leongatha journalist Matt Dunn, alongside author Katherine Kovacic and former Victoria Police detective Narelle Fraser, as they uncover ...

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August 4, 2025 46 mins

The case of Leongatha’s Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. 


But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farming community in the 1930s? 


Join Leongatha journalist Matt Dunn, alongside author Katherine Kovacic and former Victoria Police detective Narelle Fraser, as they uncover ...

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August 11, 2025 43 mins

The case of Leongatha’s Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. 


But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farming community in the 1930s? 


Join Leongatha journalist Matt Dunn, alongside author Katherine Kovacic and former Victoria Police detective Narelle Fraser, as they uncover ...

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August 18, 2025 41 mins

The case of Leongatha’s Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. 


But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farming community in the 1930s? 


Join Leongatha journalist Matt Dunn, alongside author Katherine Kovacic, former Victoria Police detective Narelle Fraser, and special guest c...

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August 25, 2025 39 mins

The case of Leongatha’s Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the world. 


But did you know an even more prodigious killer lived in the same small Victorian farming community in the 1930s? 


Join Leongatha journalist Matt Dunn, alongside author Katherine Kovacic, former Victoria Police detective Narelle Fraser, as they uncover the...

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