On New Year’s Day 1993, Perth woman Michelle Steck, 24, packed her bags and left her abusive four-year relationship with her violent partner’s words ringing in her ears. “You’re going to pay for your actions for a very long time,” spat Kevin East, 34.

On New Year&rsquo;s Day 1993, Perth woman Michelle Steck, 24, packed her bags and left her abusive four-year relationship with her violent partner&rsquo;s words ringing in her ears. &ldquo;You&rsquo;re going to pay for your actions for a very long time,&rdquo; spat Kevin East, 34.

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Michelle Steck Found Her Ex Hiding In The Roof, Weeks Later Her Daughter Was Dead

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Who would try to hire a hitman to kill an innocent young girl? 

In early 2021, Riley ended a relationship with a man she had been in a year-long online relationship with after she alleges he assaulted her. Despite the breakup, he continued to message her relentlessly. 

Instead of backing down, Scott escalated his feelings of anger, turning to the dark web. He paid $19,000 AUD to hire a hitman to kill her.

The reality of the plot became clear when police knocked on the door of Riley’s family home. It was her mother, Jamie Elder, who answered, learning that someone had tried to arrange her daughter’s murder.

Jamie is now Riley’s advocate, fighting for justice while the man accused of orchestrating the hit walks free. You can follow Jamie on TikTok and support her advocacy here.

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Who would try to hire a hitman to kill an innocent young girl?&nbsp;
In early 2021, Riley ended a relationship with a man she had been in a year-long online relationship with after she alleges he assaulted her. Despite the breakup, he continued to message her relentlessly.&nbsp;
Instead of backing down, Scott escalated his feelings of anger, turning to the dark web. He paid $19,000 AUD to hire a hitman to kill her.
The reality of the plot became clear when police knocked on the door of Riley&rsquo;s family home. It was her mother, Jamie Elder, who answered, learning that someone had tried to arrange her daughter&rsquo;s murder.
Jamie is now Riley&rsquo;s advocate, fighting for justice while the man accused of orchestrating the hit walks free.&nbsp;You can follow Jamie on TikTok and support her advocacy <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gratitudealwys">here</a>.
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Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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He Hired A Hitman To Kill His Ex

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On September 7, 1971, at a remote farmhouse 40 kilometres south of Adelaide, Clifford Bartholomew killed 10 people. His wife, his seven children, his sister-in-law and her 19-month-old son. He shot them all dead.

He was sentenced to death, but because of changes to the law, he wasn’t killed. Instead, he was re-sentenced to life in prison and managed to serve just eight years before being released on parole.

He changed his name, his identity and created an entirely new family who knew nothing about his previous life or his crimes… until now.

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On September 7, 1971, at a remote farmhouse 40 kilometres south of Adelaide, Clifford Bartholomew killed 10 people. His wife, his seven children, his sister-in-law and her 19-month-old son. He shot them all dead.
He was sentenced to death, but because of changes to the law, he wasn&rsquo;t killed. Instead, he was re-sentenced to life in prison and managed to serve just eight years before being released on parole.
He changed his name, his identity and created an entirely new family who knew nothing about his previous life or his crimes&hellip; until now.
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Audio Producer: Jacob Round
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He Killed His Entire Family, Then Walked Free To Start Another

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On a summer evening in January 1983, 10-year-old Louise Bell went missing from her bedroom in Adelaide's Hackham West. 

It was a case that horrified Australia, as every parent's worst nightmare became reality for the Bell family. How could a young girl tucked up in her bed in a safe, suburban neighbourhood just go missing in the middle of the night? 

It would take 30 years, and advances in DNA technology, to find out who was responsible for the disappearance of Louise Bell. 

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On a summer evening in January 1983, 10-year-old Louise Bell went missing from her bedroom in Adelaide's Hackham West.&nbsp;
It was a case that horrified Australia, as every parent's worst nightmare became reality for the Bell family. How could a young girl tucked up in her bed in a safe, suburban neighbourhood just go missing in the middle of the night?&nbsp;
It would take 30 years, and advances in DNA technology, to find out who was responsible for the disappearance of Louise Bell.&nbsp;
Supporting audio supplied by ABC South Australia.
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Guest: Candice Prosser
Host: Gemma Bath
Executive Producer: Gia Moylan
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
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If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">&nbsp;Lifeline</a>&nbsp;on 13 11 14 or<a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">&nbsp;Beyond Blue</a>&nbsp;on 1300 22 4636
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The Adelaide Schoolgirl Abducted From Her Bed Without A Trace

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Michelle Steck Found Her Ex Hiding In The Roof, Weeks Later Her Daughter Was Dead

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