CurtainThePodcast
Curtain The Podcast
This is Curtain – a podcast where we pull back the blinds to shine a light on the darkest parts of our justice system and ask – who are the victims? Could an Aboriginal man who has served 25 years in prison for Murder be innocent? Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson
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Aug 15, 2025
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Episodes
The Parole Decision 16.02.2017 34:08
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson have finally received the official letter of reply to Kevin's application for parole and listeners will hear the outcome of Kevin's fate. There are also big changes in Queensland's parole system to discuss and more is revealed on the findings of the new forensic report. Finally, the episode ends with a surprise when recording is interrupted by an...
The Forensics Are In 09.02.2017 51:25
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson have finally received the long awaited forensic report that examines vital evidence presented at the trial of Kevin Henry. Does it further implicate Kevin or raise new doubt about his guilt? The answers are all contained in episode 14 of Curtain the Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police Failure while Mob Rally 02.02.2017 37:06
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the latest QLD Government announcement on the prison where Kevin Henry is currently held. Answer listeners questions about who the real culprit of the crime could be and how disastrous the police investigation was. Plus an update on the support for Kevin Henry at Invasion Day protests around the country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
The Investigation That Never Was 25.01.2017 47:39
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson first hear from three members of the famous Central Park Five, wrongly convicted on false confessions. They then begin to further break down the investigation and highlight how little the police did to actually uncover the truth and how flawed the entire process really was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Cousin and the Community 19.01.2017 39:41
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson update listeners with what's occurred over the Christmas break, with a new development in the case of Kevin Henry. Amy sits down with Doug Graham for an interview by the Fitzroy River. Doug is Kevin's cousin and one of the only people to see the grainy video of Kevin's supposed confession See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lessons Learnt 15.12.2016 32:23
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson look back at what they're discovered both about the case of Kevin Henry and the treatment of Indigenous Australians in the making of Curtain The Podcast so far. They touch on the treatment of Dylan Voller in juvenile detention and Kevin Henry's own experience. The year ends with a way you can become involved! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Wobbly Witnesses and New Suspects 09.12.2016 33:27
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the evidence given by three key witnesses. The number of statements they gave to police, the inconsistencies and admissions of lies on the witness stand. They also explore the growing evidence for a solid alibi for Kevin Henry. They then introduce shocking details of possible new suspects who were never investigated and had no alibi. See omnystudio.com/...
Corruption In Queensland 06.12.2016 32:29
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the political and police corruption that was rife at the time in Queensland. They interview former Courier Mail Journalist Phil Dickie and Gold Walkley Winner whose investigative journalism led to the Fitzgerald Inquiry and discuss the impacts the issues raised may have had on the trial of Kevin Henry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
A Window of Opportunity 25.11.2016 38:28
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson explore the issue of Crocodiles in the Fitzroy river, speak to expert John Lever and ask what impact the giants of the water may have on the case. Then they explore the window of opportunity Curtain had to move the body or whether his Alibi and new evidence points to someone else being involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Truth, Lies and a Crime Scene 17.11.2016 28:27
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson examine the testimony of a number of witnesses, how they become to be involved in the case and whether their statements are in fact their own. They explore some of the details of the assault on Lynda, how the crime scene was secured and begin asking questions about the forensic evidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why The Two Trials? 10.11.2016 35:58
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson examine a revelation they discovered why investigating the case of Kevin "Curtain" Henry and how it casts new doubt on the confession, the police investigation and what exactly happened that night. Then the trial of Curtain begins under a cloud with the Judge forced to make an early ruling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Oscar Winner 03.11.2016 33:35
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson examine the issue of false confessions, conduct a small experiment based on techniques police use in the interview room, are joined by Patrick McGuinness the lawyer featured in the Academy Award winning documentary 'Murder on a Sunday Morning' and examine the question, could Kevin's confession be false? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
The Confession 28.10.2016 44:50
In the trial of Kevin "Curtain" Henry the state relied on one sole piece of information, his words, to convict him and they come from a confession he gave five days after the death of Linda. But was it a confession given of his own free will and does it match the evidence? Today you find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Investigation Begins 21.10.2016 31:14
Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson begin to outline the investigation, the events of that fateful day and examine the potential of a key new player in Lynda's death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Curtain The Podcast 13.10.2016 22:54
This is Curtain – a podcast where we pull back the blinds to shine a light on the darkest parts of our justice system and ask – who are the victims? Could an Aboriginal man who has served 25 years in prison for Murder be innocent? Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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