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Casefile True Crime

Case 90: Hoddle Street

Casefile True Crime

Casefile Presents

True Crime, Society & Culture, History, Documentary

4.741.6K Ratings

🗓️ 28 July 2018

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

19-year-old Julian Knight was obsessed with war and combat from a young age. He enrolled in the Royal Military Academy of Duntroon with dreams of one day defending his country, but there was one problem – he didn’t like authority.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill

For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-90-hoddle-street

Transcript

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0:00.0

Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents.

0:17.0

If you feel at any time you need support, please contact your local crisis centre.

0:21.5

For suggested phone numbers for confidential support, please see the show notes for this

0:25.3

episode on your app or on our website.

0:32.1

The Royal Military College Duntrune is responsible for preparing cadets and selected candidates

0:37.3

for careers as commissioned officers in the Australian Army.

0:41.2

It aims to do this by promoting leadership and integrity, inspiring high ideals and

0:46.1

the pursuit of excellence and by instilling a sense of duty, loyalty and service to the

0:51.5

nation.

0:53.9

Australian soldiers adhere to a contract that solidifies their solemn obligation to the

0:58.0

nation.

0:59.5

That contract states,

1:02.0

I'm an Australian soldier who is an expert in close combat.

1:06.1

I am physically and mentally tough, compassionate and courageous.

1:10.5

I lead by example, I strive to take the initiative.

1:14.7

I am committed to learning and working for the team.

1:18.1

I believe in trust, loyalty and respect for my country, my mates and the Army.

1:24.3

The rising sun is my badge of honor.

1:27.4

I am an Australian soldier, always.

1:57.3

Julian was born in Melbourne, Victoria on March 4, 1968.

2:03.3

His birth parents weren't ready to have children, so baby Julian was given up for adoption.

2:09.2

Julian's birth parents then went their separate ways, with his mother moving to South Africa

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