Crimes That Shook Australia S02E05 - The Russell Street Bombing

Episode Overview

Title: The Russell Street Bombing Plot: On Easter Thursday in 1986, a devastating car bomb detonated outside the Russell Street Police Headquarters in central Melbourne. Constable Angela Taylor was severely injured in the explosion and sadly passed away 21 days later in the hospital, becoming the first female police officer in Australia to die while on duty. The investigation that followed not only transformed forensic procedures but also led to the capture of a gang of armed robbers harboring a grudge against law enforcement. The episode features interviews with Angela's family, the investigating officers, and survivors, many of whom have never shared their stories before.

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