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In the early 1990s, 21-year-old Paul Denyer terrorised the Victorian suburb of Frankston. He preyed on the local women; stalking, abducting, and eventually murdering three young victims.

Their names were Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream, and Natalie Russell.

David Limbrick was Natalie Russell’s boyfriend at the time. He was just 19 when Natalie was found, and his life was forever changed. David went on to become a member of the Victorian Parliament, representing the suburb of Frankston. So in 2021, when Paul Denyer applied for parole for a 2023 release, David, along with other family members of the victims started a very public campaign. This is his story…

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With thanks to David Limbrick

Listen to our True Crime Conversations episode about The Frankston Killer here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/true-crime-conversations/the-frankson-murders-parole/amp/

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Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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