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The Lindt Cafe Siege 10 Years On
Season 3 · Episode 151

The Lindt Cafe Siege 10 Years On

Crime Insiders · LiSTNR

December 14, 202426m 8sExplicit

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Show Notes

10 years ago, Sydney came to a standstill.

A lone gunman took 18 hostages captive inside the Lindt Café, some of whom escaped, others were trapped for 16 harrowing hours.

 The siege ended in the deaths of two innocent people—Tori Johnson, executed by the terrorist, and Katrina Dawson, struck by a ricochet from a police bullet when the Tactical Operations Unit stormed the building.

In the aftermath, public outrage boiled over as the government and police were heavily criticised for their handling of the crisis. So what really happened behind the scenes?

In this episode, hear two firsthand accounts from those who lived it. 

Crime Insiders is hosted by Brent Sanders and Kathryn Fox. Guests in this episode include Danny Mikati and Chris Craner.

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