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02 | Florence | A murder still unsolved

In a shocking and brutal end to a colourful life, Australian wallpaper designer Florence Broadhurst was murdered in her Paddington studio on the 15th of October, 1977. So who was suspected of this crime and why is the case still unsolved to this day? Please listen with care - this episode contains graphic content. Guests: Tony Russell – Former NSW Police officer Helen O’Neill – Journalist and author, Florence Broadhurst: her secret and extraordinary lives Mark Whittaker – Journalist and author, Granny killer: the story of John Glover Babette Hayes OAM – Interior designer Vincent Jones – VP Sales & Licensing, Asia-Pacific, Centa IP David Lloyd-Lewis – Grandson of Florence Broadhurst Credits: Producer – Zoe Ferguson Engineer – Simon Branthwaite Executive Producer – Michelle Rayner

ABC Rewind · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

December 13, 202529m 6s

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Show Notes

In a shocking and brutal end to a colourful life, Australian wallpaper designer Florence Broadhurst was murdered in her Paddington studio on the 15th of October, 1977. 

So who was suspected of this crime and why is the case still unsolved to this day? 

Please listen with care - this episode contains graphic content. 

Guests:

  • Tony Russell – Former NSW Police officer 
  • Helen O’Neill – Journalist and author, Florence Broadhurst: her secret and extraordinary lives   
  • Mark Whittaker – Journalist and author, Granny killer: the story of John Glover 
  • Babette Hayes OAM – Interior designer 
  • Vincent Jones – VP Sales & Licensing, Asia-Pacific, Centa IP 
  • David Lloyd-Lewis – Grandson of Florence Broadhurst 

Credits:

  • Producer – Zoe Ferguson 
  • Engineer – Simon Branthwaite 
  • Executive Producer – Michelle Rayner