A Study of Strange10 Sep 2024

Australia's First Serial Killer

This is the chilling true story of John Lynch, an Irish criminal transported to the harsh Australian colony in the 1830s. What started as a punishment for petty crimes soon escalated into a violent spree of murder as Lynch sought to escape his brutal new life. Discover how one man turned to ruthless violence in the wildness of 19th century Australia. This gripping tale blends true crime, historical mystery, and fascinating human behavior. Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substack for more strange content! https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt GlassInstagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport: astudyofstrange.substack.comWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.comHosted by Michael MayEmail stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.comSupport our new Substack https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS: https://www.amazon.com/AXEMAN-BERRIMA-ACCOUNT-AUSTRALIAN-HISTORY-ebook/dp/B01MR10SXK https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lynch_(serial_killer) https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lynch-john.htm https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/lynch/4.html https://www.ranker.com/list/australian-john-lynch/amandasedlakhevener Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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