Case 90: Hoddle Street

[@richardblades6246]

Very detailed and well delivered episode. I’m slowly going through your back catalogue on KZbin. Great work!

[@CasefileTrueCrimePodcast]

Thanks Richard!

[@fryarsandy2200]

I am working through them also. They are very very good

[@phatlassie]

Excellent

[@truthylucy7068]

Julian is a real piece of work! He's lucky he's even considered for parole! Less than 30 years for 7 murders? He doesn't deserve to ever walk free again! He's alive that's a gift! Considering the way he just decided to pick off innocent people! He's right where he belongs!

[@m.mozdemir]

His never getting out

[@loritracy1385]

That was terrifying. Y'all are amazing. The amount of research, the production value, the narration are mind blowing. Thank you!

[@quickchris10]

I have to listen at at least 1.25 playback speed; otherwise narrator overacting drives me insane.

[@victorias2512]

Great podcast 👍 well spoken and respectful to the families of victims

[@user-mt4ku7jw1y]

Never let him out, he even said hed do it again

[@swkoppable]

Hope he never gets out.

[@carolinebrennan3864]

I'm happy you are doing the newer episodes without the distraction of the music. Overall I love Casefiles!

[@quickchris10]

You listen at at least 1.25 playback speed, I assume. So doing, one doesn't notice the over enunciation.

[@susiefoxy8130]

Just looked up the UK shooter Michael Ryan...who shot and killed many people in Hungerford just 10 days after Knight went on his shooting spree...i wonder if Ryan had heard of this. I had never heard of this case before, but am not far from Hungerford. Thanks so much for your really interesting Australian cases.

[@evelynmcconnell6833]

susie foxy I live in N.ireland, I remember watching the continual news footage of this incident, it was unbelievable the amount of weapons he had amassed. It would make for a great podcast here on casefile

[@fryarsandy2200]

I am from the UK also. This is very similar to Hungerford and would make a great podcast

[@Jolenesmart1980]

Hungerford has been done so much and yes I agree this guy may do a good job but yeah it’s been done to death excuse the pun lol

[@sandramae987]

​​@@Jolenesmart1980I Notice he doesn't do a lot of those sort of cases unless there is a new or different aspect to the case. I appreciate that he gives time and research for the less spectacular cases, to victims whose cases did not get a lot of attention, and from anywhere in the world. Casey, as we call him in the facebook group, does do high profile Australian crimes but he always gives background we Aussies didn't hear about. His researchers are amazing. His Q&A sessions on his Patreon channel, when he and his team answer questions sent in by the audience, show their dedication, professionalism, and their respect and care for the victims and families. The whole thing is extraordinary in the quality of team members and host who handle these stories. Considering he started out as a one man in a spare room, when I started listening to him, to this, Casey is an incredible bloke. He picks his team to mirror his own respect and care in this modt difficult form of story-telling.

[@jenniferbailey5914]

I’m so thankful we are not like the US and we did something about these mass shootings. I remember them all. Such a waste of life. These crazies should never be released and I’m glad they changed the laws.

[@Jessamyn208]

If you murdered 7 people in the United States you would never get parole if you were convicted. Murdering 7 innocent people in the manner Julian did in the United States would likely get you the death penalty and if the state the murders happened in was not one that practices capital punishment a crime as heinous as the one in this story still may qualify as a federal crime because federal prosecutors can get pretty creative and find a loophole and a way to charge you with a federal crime which then would once again put the death penalty back on the table regardless of where the crime was committed. I know mass shootings have happened often in recent years, however I don’t believe it is because the US is softer on crime than other countries! I listen to true crime cases from all over the globe and have over time become very very aware that the United States is not always perfect, but when it’s pretty apparent you can commit a heinous crime against someone including taking the life of a child and have the peace of mind that you will likely one day 25 years from now go in front of a parole board in Canada, England, and Australia and in some countries be confined in a prison that is so intent on being humane that the prisons are more like country clubs or an all expenses paid stay in a cheap motel you can’t leave whenever you wish it’s really clear that there are countries that are far too soft on crime, but the United States doesn’t top the list by any means! Serial rapists, pedophiles, and murderers are paroled after 25 years which I guess is supposed to mean they have been rehabilitated enough to deserve freedom once again and I am sorry some criminals are just not ever able to be rehabilitated or change nor do they care to even try! Some people are so sick in the head and depraved they should be locked up after their first crime and never again see the light of day as a free person, and it doesn’t matter whether or not they are treated with the same rights as the free world because they gave up that privilege when they committed a heinous act against someone else! England has their open prisons that they transition these monsters to before they are up for parole as if the get them ready once again for the free world and I have heard so many instances where offenders were out during the day on a pass and they used that time to sexually assault, kidnap, and sometimes even murder people and they are given so much freedom that their whereabouts aren’t even monitored well enough to be able to link them to these crimes immediately and so they do receive parole and then go on another crime spree destroying innocent lives like they picked up right where they left off when convicted and imprisoned! The fact that this man was even allowed to simply resign from the military after stabbing another member of the military or anyone without legal repercussions and prison time is why this man was walking free and legally allowed to carry and own weapons at the time that this crime occurred! Had he been serving even a year or two in prison maybe he would have been able to realize that a life confined behind bars was not what he wanted for himself or his future and maybe he would have not committed a crime like this at all? The fact that he not only was allowed his freedom, but had zero repercussions nor any restrictions when it was already very very obvious he was dangerous and unpredictable as well as heavily armed is why the Australian government changed the laws and kept him imprisoned for life because they already had plenty of blood on their hands due to their lack of actions appropriate to the level of threat to safety that this man had demonstrated while under their supervision already! I would really like to ask that before spreading this kind of information you research a bit more and get your facts straight before just making such inaccurate statements about the United States or any other country because you are implying that mass shootings occur in the US because our country turns a blind eye to it or maybe are implying our government somehow doesn’t care enough compared to Australian authorities….but if this happened with someone in the United States military in any branch or level they would not just be allowed to walk away from their service or crime without being held accountable to some degree and would not likely have been walking free at the time to even contemplate doing something so horrific especially not heavily armed at least legally! The swift response of the government following this crime was too little too late and the response was honestly ridiculous at every opportunity of intervention from start to finish in this case sadly, and the victims and their loved ones as well as the fear stricken people of Australia were the ones who paid the harshest price for the poor and inadequate handling of the entire situation from the time he first became violent and posed a threat to others! I mean once in custody this man not only gave them the entire confession to convict him, but offered his DNA, forensic evidence of any kind requested of him, and even a recorded reenactment up along with the witness statements and other evidence of his guilt that already existed , so why would he ever in any reasonable circumstance be offered a deal of any kind for any reason? I realize a trial and due process can and would be traumatic for victims and their loved ones, but that due process is the way to ensure the safety of the public once and for all so that revisiting the idea of him walking free need not ever be an issue! Then he was allowed to take courses on military tactics and planning and had access to crime scene photos and evidence of his horrors on hand to brag to his fellow inmates with not to mention knives in his cell at certain points in time? Why did this man have to not only murder 7 innocent people but injure 20 others seriously before actions to stop him were even taken, and even then why would there ever be any question as to if he should ever be free again or have access to any kind of weapon, training that might make him more of a danger, and that might trigger someone like him to once again harm or kill others? It is such a tragedy all the way around and the families have been traumatized no doubt over and over simply by even having to hear of his existence not to mention all of the horrific things he has said and done and been given the opportunity to continue to parade around and do or threaten to do since he began his incarceration. Someone put that man in solitary and don’t let him ever get out or communicate with the free world ever again and take away his platform and audience once and for all so these poor people can try to move forward in a world where he almost ceases to even exist!

[@motothemoon]

I absolutely love this channel! I truly have found a gem here on KZbin. I follow a variety of podcast channels and the one that lead me here was Human Monsters from leader one studios. Phenomenal work there as well! As to case file, well you simply possess the capability to illustrate such a vivid depiction of every story you narrate. Your voice is so captivating and I can’t help but get irritated when I get interrupted while listening😅 im constantly sharing your channel with the people I know and meet. I’m an aspiring author and strive to have the effect that you have on your listeners, your channel is truly an amazing work of art. Keep it coming!

[@TomTheOwl68]

Parole after 27 years for what he did? Its not even like they needed to offer a plea deal considering he pleaded guilty and had already gone through it all step by step with the police.

[@cathybassett6432]

These days it seems they offer everyone a plea deal even when they have insurmountable evidence.

[@mrx-gn2zj]

Interesting and good narration .. Have subscribed .

[@lenafranklin7262]

Gee the police took AGES to get there. And they could hear the gunshots

[@kskssxoxskskss2189]

And again . . . You people need life without parole.

[@lenafranklin7262]

They moved to Laverton to settle down..then got divorced. So the family is torn apart.

[@charlieangkor8649]

I feel contempt to that Antrun Dantrun or whatever army academy for enabling and/or perpetrating bullying.

[@dfgiuy22]

It's not a school for cuddles and feelings. Jesus people these days are cooked. Rape, serious assaults etc are obviously not ok. If your thinking being made to eat a peanut butter sandwich is bullying and abhorrent then you shouldn't be in the business of joining a army. This whole comment section is just retarded, even this comment having to try to point out the obvious. Your deliberate dismissal for mis-speaking the very name of the place you hold contempt for shows your just posturing and running your mouth. This bloke was broken way before he got the RMC Duntroon. They didn't help, but weren't responsible either. He was, he didn't get help, he refused to do the right thing and was a fucking psycho. You blaming a institution as being the sole factor is ignoring more important reasons for what occurred. Maybe if he got a participation medal he wouldn't have done it?

[@ellentronicmistress4969]

I guess the army is a brainwashing machine. Whatever vile tactics that takes, they'll use.

[@jerrymarshall2095]

You would,

[@MrBabylover1997]

@@dfgiuy22 when

[@SpicyTexan64]

​@ellentronic mistress You are simply clueless but don't let that stop you from spouting your nonsense.

[@jesusfreak996]

So sad to see what divorce does to children 😢

[@king-pn4bj]

It does not do this many kids lol. What are you on about?

[@cynthiagibson3069]

Well he didn't have to worry about getting the death penalty.

[@marinamartens1334]

Please ditch the music. Youre calm narration is enough

[@Irunwithscissors63]

‘Let’s get a divorce’ they said. ‘It’ll be better on the kids’ they said.

[@diorlista]

I’m situations like these, I wish there was some insight into how the parents felt. Do they place blame solely on him or feel guilty for their decision?

[@tinahelena9863]

He was probably a time bomb waiting to happen, he was fascinated by killing long before and romanticised about it thinking that’s what the military is all about.

[@diorlista]

I love how the guy said the military doesn’t train them to shoot civilians. I guess he meant not directly anyway.

[@deborahpollard1997]

How long did it take for police. To get there all that shooting. The fact some ran to death.

[@deborahpollard1997]

It brings about evil thoughts. When you hear of this evil. With a crime like his. Instant killing should have been the plan. The fact that he killed all those ppl. Only got 27 years is ridiculous. Life without parol should have been it. All the families affected. Should have meant something. More then what it did.

[@ManicMangz]

I really love this podcast, but the solid 3 minutes of ads in the middle of murder stories is really jarring and sometimes seems a bit ill timed - maybe having the ads at the start or finish would be better. I understand that ads are a part of this I just wish they didn't start in the middle of dramatic moments

[@sandramae987]

He has to pay the bills. For me it's a signal to grab a snack or a drink. Also I think it might give the brain a break, so to speak. These true stories are so intense.

[@sandramae987]

Australia 🇦🇺 I don't think the Patreon eps have ads in them. I will check that out.

[@miloslavcerny3406]

Great to listen to by the fireplace. How can you call this insignificant piece of 'humanity' by his name? I find it incomprehensible..

[@sandramae987]

'Just sticking to the facts, ma'am'

[@marktrezise7312]

This is sad.

[@quickchris10]

Julian didn't know the dif between a soldier and a soldier of fortune? And, he thought races were invading Australia? How does he think aboriginals felt, I wonder. Adopted kids! (It seems like there true-crime genre is overly generously sprinkled with them. I am sure many are normal; maybe the same percentage is normal as found among those raised by biological parents. But sometimes I think they had a head injury as a baby no one knows about.)

[@charlieangkor8649]

I am surprised the police didn't victim blame and didn't groundlessly refuse to come.

[@lenafranklin7262]

The police took ages to help anyone

[@dashippo]

I cant imagine somebody calling a crisis center because they watched something on KZbin.

[@taraspokalchuk7256]

this podcast can bring to flashbacks from traumatic events, so the hotline may be for the victims.

[@evelynmcconnell6833]

You can’t watch a podcast you just listen....just saying...

[@sandramae987]

Either flashbacks or people presently in dangerous or distressing circumstances. It is common in all Australian shows or any media with true story content that may dustress mental health.

[@marktrezise7312]

Casefiles are awesome even though I'm not into death because that is a bit odd if your into death but personally I'm only into it.

[@sandramae987]

Even though it is about death or crime at its core, these are more about the humans who are involved, with Casefile giveing so much respect for the victims and families. Somehow, it is different from other shows of the genre.

[@jerrymarshall2095]

Ur gettin shot at,make it out of the kill zone,only to pull over at a gas station close by?That was a improv meeting of Darwin Award candidates.

[@marktrezise7312]

I mean I only find it interesting.

[@craighardy1753]

When was last time you in combat

[@marktrezise7312]

I'm not into it though.

[@jom9494]

Australia is a penal colony...just saying!

[@king-pn4bj]

And yet has a substantially lower crime rate than the England, imagine that....