Australia's First Serial Killer

This is the chilling true story of John Lynch, an Irish criminal transported to the harsh Australian colony in the 1830s. What started as a punishment for petty crimes soon escalated into a violent spree of murder as Lynch sought to escape his brutal new life. Discover how one man turned to ruthless violence in the wildness of 19th century Australia. This gripping tale blends true crime, historical mystery, and fascinating human behavior.

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Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.

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