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Who Killed Bob?

Why was mild-mannered, middle aged Sue Neill-Fraser convicted of murdering her partner Bob Chappell on their yacht in January 2009? It was a circumstantial case – no body, no witnesses, no weapon and no confession. Sue has always maintained her innocence and is now in her 13th year of a 23 year sentence in a Tasmanian prison. Psychologist and film producer Eve Ash jumped in at the deep end and has meticulously dissected this case for 12 years in a search for the truth. When Eve was joined by former homicide task force detective Colin McLaren the twists and turns became frightening. For everyon...

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Podshape

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True Crime

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Latest episode

Dec 10, 2024

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Episodes

What the jury really need to know -Bonus Content 14.02.2022

At Sue Neill-Fraser’s murder trial the jury were unaware Meaghan Vass witnessed the horror. Listen to the judge sum up and then hear the former TAS Premier speak out in December 2021. For more bonus content like this subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcasts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Down to the Wire 13.02.2022

How and why did Bob’s body get removed from the yacht? Why was the yacht sabotaged? What significant clues were overlooked? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing -The Glitch 07.02.2022

The real life story of Aussie Dan Saunders who worked out his ATM card had a glitch which allowed him to withdraw $1.6M and blow it all in less than 4 months.  Subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcast to get the first episode on Monday Feb 14th, ad free and early.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime Scene Clues 06.02.2022

Fresh eyes over an old investiagtion reveal some startling clues overlooked. A dark hair mystery unravels. Was Sue concealing an injury? **This episode contains graphic descriptions and crime analysis, listener discretion is advised. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspects and Bodies 30.01.2022

Suspects with criminal histories were overlooked. The investigation was clouded by tunnel vision. The documentary team are no longer safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DNA Match Unravels 23.01.2022

A 15 year-old girl’s DNA was at the crime scene. Police are satisfied she had nothing to do with the murder. But she is haunted by Sue’s incarceration and decides to speak out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twist of fate 16.01.2022

A high profile fatal car crash shocks Tasmania. The Director of Public Prosecutions is sentenced. The wrench, the latex gloves and the blood in the dinghy all come under scrutiny.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brick by brick 09.01.2022

A witness describes Sue’s plots to kill her brother and Bob Chappell. A vendetta with a hit list is uncovered, and lies get torn apart. Is Sue connected to another missing man? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stranger than fiction 02.01.2022

Someone predicts the boat would sink and something terrible would happen to Bob. Police install listening devices.  Sue admits she did go down to the foreshore in the dead of night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troubling timeline 26.12.2021

Sue’s stories about her movements alerted police to inconsistencies and lies. Witnesses reporting a strange grey dinghy were dismissed while others whose stories had holes were accepted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not always smooth sailing 19.12.2021

Police said the relationship was over and Sue wanted Bob’s money and the boat. Why did the judge say this murder warranted a heavier sentence than most murders? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Searching for Bob 12.12.2021

Police considered Sue cold and calculating, dumping Bob’s body in the river weighed down with a fire extinuisher. A sonar search for Bob started three months too late. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boat is sinking 05.12.2021

The Four Winds yacht is sinking and Bob Chappell has vanished. His body is never found, but for police, his partner of 18 years Sue Neill-Fraser becomes the obvious suspect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing - Who Killed Bob 28.11.2021

A new podcast about the murder of Bob Chappell on the 26th January 2009. His de facto partner Susan Neill-Fraser 'Sue' was found guilty of his murder in 2010, but an appeal on the grounds of fresh and compelling evidence remains before the Supreme Court of Tasmania. This is the story.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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