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Missing, Presumed Dead

The double murder case that shocked Australia
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Missing, Presumed Dead by Mark Tedeschi is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the mysterious disappearance of a woman, presumed dead, and the complex investigation that follows. The story intricately explores the intertwining lives of those involved, revealing hidden motives and secrets as the truth unfolds. Set against a backdrop of suspense, the novel keeps readers engaged with unexpected twists and turns.
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It was the double murder case that gripped Australia, and former Crown Prosecutor Mark Tedeschi KC is finally able to share all the astonishing details.

Shortlisted for the 2023 Danger Awards

Dorothy Davis and Kerry Whelan were both happy, healthy, affluent, middle-class women from conservative, loving families.

Such women are hardly ever among the ranks of the missing. They were not hitchhikers, or associates of drug dealers, or unhappy with their family relationships, or suffering from mental health issues. Dorothy Davis and Kerry Whelan came from different parts of Sydney, mixed in quite different circles, and led completely different lives. They had never met each other, and if they had, they would have had little in common. But Dorothy and Kerry did have one thing in common – they both knew Bruce Allan Burrell.

The disappearance of these two women without trace led to massive police investigations and resulted in sensational trials that gripped the nation. This book explores the intricacies of those investigations and delves into the twisted, tortuous processes of legal proceedings, while exploring the dark recesses of the mind of Bruce Burrell.

Gripping writing, from an expert on the inside of some of the state's worst murders and disappearances. Peter FitzSimons

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Missing, Presumed Dead by Mark Tedeschi is praised for its gripping narrative, combining Tedeschi's insider perspective with suspenseful storytelling. The book delves into complex murder and disappearance cases, showcasing a thorough understanding of criminal investigations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761104459

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Australia

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Mark Tedeschi KC has worked as a Barrister and Crown Prosecutor for more than forty years, working on some of Australia’s most significant criminal cases. He was the Senior Crown Prosecutor in New South Wales for twenty years, during which he also served as President of the Australian Association of Crown Prosecutors. Mark has published many articles on the law, history, genealogy and photography, and is the author of critically acclaimed non-fiction titles Eugenia, Kidnapped,Β Murder at Myall Creek and Missing, Presumed Dead.

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