Case 243: Deidre Kennedy

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True Crime, Society & Culture, History, Documentary

4.7 • 41.6K Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2023

⏱️ 92 minutes

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Summary

*** Warning: This case involves a child victim ***
On April 14 1973, the Kennedy family awoke in their Ipswich, Queensland unit to discover the unthinkable. 16-month-old Deidre Kennedy was missing from her cot, having been abducted by an intruder overnight.

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Narration – Anonymous Host
Research & writing – Elsha McGill
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Production and music – Mike Migas
Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn

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0:00.0	We are thrilled to announce that Case Bar presents Crime Interrupted is returning for a second season.
0:07.0	The first series of Crime Interrupted delved into some of the biggest cases investigated by the Australian Federal Police, Australia's National Law Enforcement Agency.
0:17.0	Season 2 picks up where Season 1 left off, featuring in-depth interviews with the officers who solved some of the AFPs' most challenging cases.
0:27.0	Once again, we've been given exclusive access to their case of volt, so you can learn more about fighting crime in Australia at a national level.
0:36.0	The first episode of Season 2 Operation Castle Home takes listeners behind the scenes as officers work to thwart an attack on one of the country's biggest cities.
0:47.0	In 2016, four young men were planning to detonate an explosive device at Federation Square in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
0:56.0	They had chosen a time when the popular city venue would be at its busiest, at Christmas.
1:02.0	When the Joint Counterterrorism team learnt of the impending terrorist attack, they had just days to stop it.
1:09.0	Operation Castle Home is out now and is available wherever you get your podcasts.
1:15.0	All remaining episodes of Crime Interrupted Season 2 will be released on a monthly schedule.
1:21.0	Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss each new episode.
1:25.0	And if you haven't already heard Season 1, you can go back and listen now.
1:52.0	The chance is launching a long-form series about the case as a reminder that Danya must never be released.
1:58.0	Researched written and hosted by award-winning crime writer Vicky Betradas, the Frankston Murders podcast uncovers new material and new victims stalked by Danya in the lead up to the killings.
2:10.0	All 11 episodes of the Frankston Murders are available to listen to right now.
2:15.0	Be sure to follow the Frankston Murders wherever you get your podcasts.
2:20.0	Stay tuned until the end of today's episode to hear the trailer and to be sure to follow the Frankston Murders wherever you get your podcasts.
2:44.0	Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents.
2:47.0	If you feel at any time you need support, please contact your local crisis centre.
2:51.0	For suggested phone numbers for confidential support, please see the show notes for this episode on your app or on our website.
2:58.0	Today's episode involves crimes against children and won't be suitable for all listeners.
3:10.0	Friday, April 13, 1973 was an exhausting day for the Kennedy family.
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