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Mackay’s curious history of jailhouse murder and plague

‘Before the first detention building was built, prisoners were chained to logs on the riverbank...’

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25th Sept. 2019 1:09 PM

In its early days, Mackay had its own jail.

INQUEST: Barrister hits back at fake memory loss claim

Lawyer says theory about his client killing Shandee Blackburn contained "factual errors, grandstanding and hyperbole".

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15th July 2019 4:07 PM

Shandee Blackburn.

Day 9: Witness questioned about rumours over Shandee's death

Theories about what happened the night Shandee Blackburn was killed will be put forward on Monday when inquest into her...

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12th July 2019 3:07 PM

Shandee Blackburn was attacked and killed on Boddington Street on February 9, 2013.

Shandee inquest reveals CBD's most dangerous places

The plan to remove evil lurking in the shadows after Shandee's death leads to push for increased lighting and CCTV cameras...

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11th July 2019 7:07 AM

Six years after Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work, a safety audit on our streets was done.

Workmate 'jumped' walking home less than a day after attack

One of Shandee Blackburn’s workmates recalled being 'jumped' walking home from work fewer than 24 hours after her...

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10th July 2019 4:07 PM

Shandee Blackburn
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DAY 6: 'It was like a Mexican standoff'

Man left apartment and returned later 'acting weird' in different clothes and with a shaved head, witness claimed.

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09th July 2019 7:07 PM

Murder victim Shandee Blackburn who died after an incident on Boddington Street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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LISTEN: Witness recalls night of murder in police recording

Never before released audio: Witness tells police his mate confessed to Shandee's murder

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03rd July 2019 2:07 PM

The inquest into Shandee Blackburn's murder began this week. The 23 year old was killed in a 'frenzied' stabbing on Boddington street.

DAY TWO: He had 'the look of fear in his eyes'

Tenth witness described rumoured person of interest as 'nervous and clammy' on day of Shandee's death

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02nd July 2019 3:07 PM

Photos are of Shandee, Shannah (older sister)Blackburn.

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