Hey everyone, it's Jamie. Today, I'm re-releasing an episode of Murderish that covers the case of Lisa

Harnam, a 30-year-old woman who died as a result of her then-fiance Simon Getney throwing her from

the 15th floor balcony of their apartment in Sydney, Australia. Sadly, before her violent death,

Lisa Harnam was very close to escaping her killer.

The opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect those of the Murderish podcast.

Sensitive topics are discussed. Listener discretion is advised.

This episode includes details about coercive control and intimate partner abuse,

as well as mention of an eating disorder. Listener discretion is advised.

On the morning of Saturday, July 30, 2011, the weather in Sydney, Australia was perfect.

There were blue skies up above. It was sunny and the temperature was inching up to the mid-60s.

On Liverpool Street, across the street from Hyde Park, people were having breakfast at the

Canopy Cafe, which was located on the bottom floor of a new upscale 34-floor apartment building

called the Hyde. The area was a buzz with people enjoying a meal,

walking to work and going about their usual day. Only this day would turn out to be anything

but usual. At 9.55 a.m., numerous people were jolted from their activities and witnessed

to something they would likely never forget. This is Janie and you're listening to Murderish,

join me as I walk you through the case of Lisa Harnam.

This case takes us to Sydney, Australia. The Commonwealth of Australia is one of 54 sovereign states

that comprise the Commonwealth of Nations. These states are independent and self-governing countries

but still recognize Queen Elizabeth II as head of the Commonwealth.

Australia, the sixth largest country in the world, is divided into six states and two mainland

territories which function similarly to states. The six states are New South Wales, Queensland,

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