Episode 55: White Rock Machete Murder

Parks are meant to be a tranquil place, lush with trees and welcoming to visitors. But one fateful morning, an innocent man found himself in the wrong park at the wrong time, faced with a violent attacker. Years of untreated mental health issues culminated in this nightmare encounter. Could anything have prevented this attack? This week’s episode is - the White Rock Machete Murder. 

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