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Pendulum

Pendulum

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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57 min•
29 Jun 20

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 cold cases of Margaret Kirstenfeldt and Queenie Hart.Theme: The Clock is Ticking by Dark Orb Musichttps://soundcloud.com/dark_orb_musicSatiate by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4322-satiateLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Long note One by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3992-long-note-oneLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3994-long-note-twoLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Loss by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4003-lossLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Interloper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3919-interloperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25 min•
29 Dec 19

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 Design - Marc WrightTV reporter - Mackenzie RavnGraphics - Jason BlandfordWith thanks to:The team at 7 News Brisbane, Annette Caltabiano, Georgia Done, Letitia Wallace, Susan Bush, Charlie Dally-Watkins, Alex Wright Media, Mackay City Council Library.Theme: The Clock is Ticking by Dark Orb Musichttps://soundcloud.com/dark_orb_musicMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Interloper" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Enter the Maze" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Comfortable Mystery" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Urban Gauntlet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Long note One" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Peppers Theme" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6 Oct 19

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 episode contains disturbing and graphic memories of abuse.Credits:Presenter / Investigative Crime Journalist - Paula DonemanProducer / Writer - Sally EelesSound Design - Marc WrightTV reporter - Mackenzie RavnGraphics - Jason BlandfordWith thanks to:The team at 7 News Brisbane, Annette Caltabiano, Georgia Done, Letitia Wallace, Susan Bush, Charlie Dally-Watkins, Alex Wright Media, Mackay City Council Library.Theme: The Clock is Ticking by Dark Orb Musichttps://soundcloud.com/dark_orb_musicMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Truth in the Stones" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Night of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Danger - Myuu http://thedarkpiano.comMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Heartbreaking" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Urban Gauntlet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Comfortable Mystery" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Dark Walk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Interloper" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25 min•
29 Sep 19

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 / Writer - Sally EelesSound Design - Marc WrightTV reporter - Mackenzie RavnGraphics - Jason BlandfordWith thanks to:The team at 7 News Brisbane, Annette Caltabiano, Georgia Done, Letitia Wallace, Susan Bush, Charlie Dally-Watkins, Alex Wright Media, Mackay City Council Library.Theme: The Clock is Ticking by Dark Orb Musichttps://soundcloud.com/dark_orb_musicMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Enter the Maze" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Long note One" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58 min•
22 Sep 19

10. Person X

He was living just a few doors down from Margaret. His history is shocking. Did he get away with murder?Credits:Presenter / Investigative Crime Journalist - Paula DonemanProducer / Writer - Sally EelesSound Design - Marc WrightTV reporter - Mackenzie RavnGraphics - Jason BlandfordWith thanks to:The team at 7 News Brisbane, Annette Caltabiano, Georgia Done, Letitia Wallace, Susan Bush, Charlie Dally-Watkins, Alex Wright Media, Mackay City Council Library.Theme: The Clock is Ticking by Dark Orb Musichttps://soundcloud.com/dark_orb_musicTroublemaker Theme - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music from https://filmmusic.io"Peppers Theme" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Truth in the Stones" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Long note One" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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