The Case of Mark "Chopper" Read
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 8Ep. 6
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Chopper Read's life and crimes form a captivating and highly disturbing narrative in the criminal underworld of Australia that remains just as prominent now, almost a decade after his death. Chopper's early life was riddled with violence and criminal tendencies, which would be a trend that evolved with him throughout his life. As he grew older, he became deeply entrenched in the criminal world, engaging in acts of violence, extortion, and drug trafficking. He gained a fearsome reputation as a standover man and enforcer - instilling fear in his rivals and associates alike - earning particular notoriety due to whispered rumours regarding blowtorches, bolt-cutters and the removal of various body parts...
Follow our socials: @couldmurderapodWritten & Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter | @nozzer89 @thisiscartsProduced by Dan Lambert at Boston Sound | @bstnsndAdditional research and timelines written by Chloe Markey
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Chopper Read's life and crimes form a captivating and highly disturbing narrative in the criminal underworld of Australia that remains just as prominent now, almost a decade after his death. Chopper's early life was riddled with violence and criminal tendencies, which would be a trend that evolved with him throughout his life. As he grew older, he became deeply entrenched in the criminal world, engaging in acts of violence, extortion, and drug trafficking. He gained a fearsome reputation as a standover man and enforcer - instilling fear in his rivals and associates alike - earning particular notoriety due to whispered rumours regarding blowtorches, bolt-cutters and the removal of various body parts...
Follow our socials: @couldmurderapodWritten & Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter | @nozzer89 @thisiscartsProduced by Dan Lambert at Boston Sound | @bstnsndAdditional research and timelines written by Chloe Markey
**Please kindly give the show a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find us in your ears at the moment. It helps us so, so much and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks for your support. Until next time!**
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