This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

 

In 1998 Wollongong was the scene of two brutal murders, former lord mayor Frank Arkell and much-loved shopkeeper David O’Hearn, committed by 18-year-old Mark Valera.

 

The violence continued when Valera’s sister, Belinda van Krevel, arranged the killing of their father.

 

Journalist and author John Suter Linton, who chronicled the events in Bound by Blood (2004), joins us to discuss the case.

 

You can purchase your copy of Bound by Blood here.

 

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Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

 

For Support: 

Lifeline on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline:1300 657 380

 

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: John Suter Linton

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from The ABC, Seven Network and Nine Entertainment Co.

 

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It&rsquo;s a shortened version of this week&rsquo;s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
&nbsp;
In 1998 Wollongong was the scene of two brutal murders, former lord mayor Frank Arkell and much-loved shopkeeper David O&rsquo;Hearn, committed by 18-year-old Mark Valera.
&nbsp;
The violence continued when Valera&rsquo;s sister, Belinda van Krevel, arranged the killing of their father.
&nbsp;
Journalist and author John Suter Linton, who chronicled the events in Bound by Blood (2004), joins us to discuss the case.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/John-Suter-Linton-Bound-by-Blood-9781741141764">You can purchase your copy of Bound by Blood here.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/australian-true-crime/id1217681421">Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. </a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/863712102397629/">Join our Facebook Group here.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://crimestoppers.com.au/#report">Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.</a>
&nbsp;
For Support:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> &nbsp;on 13 11 14
<a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au/">13 YARN</a> on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
<a href="https://blueknot.org.au/">Blue Knot Helpline:</a> 1300 657 380
&nbsp;
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel Laurie
Guest: John Suter Linton
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
This episode contains extra content from The ABC, Seven Network and Nine Entertainment Co.
&nbsp;
GET IN TOUCH:
<a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/">https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/</a>
Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast">Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here</a>.
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.

Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.