17 episodes

She was a vibrant young woman with plenty of friends: a daughter a sister, a wife and mum to two small children. Why did Margaret Kirstenfeldt suffer a violent, bloody death in the tiny Queensland cane town of Sarina? From murder to suicide and back again - expert opinions have swung wildly. It’s been more than 40 years. Is a killer still on the run? 

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She was a vibrant young woman with plenty of friends: a daughter a sister, a wife and mum to two small children. Why did Margaret Kirstenfeldt suffer a violent, bloody death in the tiny Queensland cane town of Sarina? From murder to suicide and back again - expert opinions have swung wildly. It’s been more than 40 years. Is a killer still on the run? 

    15. Queenie Goes Home

    15. Queenie Goes Home

    Returning to Country

    • 16 min
    Introducing - Accidental Celebrity

    Introducing - Accidental Celebrity

    Imagine your trauma leads the news. Your private life is then public property. Your anonymity is lost. That’s what it’s like to become an accidental celebrity. Now, the spotlight is turned around. Each weekly episode offers rare media insights from an ...

    • 3 min
    14. Man or Monster

    14. Man or Monster

    A sinister portrait develops of the man once known as Steven Henry Kiem. Described as cruel and violent, those who used to be in close contact come forward with their harrowing memories, relieved he's now dead. What they say about his link to the ...

    • 57 min
    13. Unmasked

    13. Unmasked

    Finally, we are able to reveal the identity of Person X. But, what does it mean for the families of Margaret Kirstenfeldt and `Rosie`?Credits:Presenter / Investigative Crime Journalist - Paula DonemanProducer / Writer - Sally EelesSound Desig...

    • 25 min
    12. Memories

    12. Memories

    Word about the Margaret Kirstenfeldt case is spreading. More past and present Sarina residents are coming forward to share memories - some of which are shocking. For the first time, we hear from the children who resided with Person X.Warning: This e...

    • 1 hr
    11. Red Flag

    11. Red Flag

    A concerning association: the other reason why person X raises a red flag. Paula's previous meeting with the man in question, and her mission to find him again.Credits:Presenter / Investigative Crime Journalist - Paula DonemanProducer / Wri...

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
247 Ratings

247 Ratings

LincKym ,

So well done!

Such a well made podcast about an important story. Quite frankly a heartbreaking story that should be more well known in Australia. If only both Margaret and Queenie had received the justice they deserved. My only constructive criticism is that there was a bit too much repetition over the episodes.

Greetings from Oz ,

1970s

It was a different time. No domestic violence laws. Kids who were abused often didn’t tell anyone. rape was so common. When people say “the good old days” I often think for women and kids things are much better now. I grew up in the 1970s and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Great podcast. She was murdered.

emmbv ,

Brilliant

Thank you for restoring culture and traditions.. white indigenous people can make a difference together with aboriginals we can rewrite history.. blessings xx

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