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a hunt for an Australian serial killer

May 11, 2026 / 00:55

This episode covers the Frankston serial killer case, focusing on the initial prank calls to Donna, the murder of her pets, and the subsequent killings of Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream, and Natalie Russell.

In early 1993, Frankston resident Donna experienced a series of disturbing prank calls that left her feeling unsafe at home. To cope, she joined her boyfriend on his pizza delivery shift. Upon returning home, she discovered her worst fears realized: her cats had been killed, and a chilling message was written in blood on her laundry room wall.

This incident marked the start of a five-month crime spree that terrorized the local community. The episode discusses the impact of these events on the residents of Frankston and the fear that gripped the area.

The perpetrator, later known as the Frankston serial killer, was responsible for the murders of three young women: Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream, and Natalie Russell. The episode raises questions about the identity of the killer and the timeline of the attacks.

Listeners are left to ponder the chilling nature of these crimes and the lasting effects on the victims' families and the community.

TLDR

The episode examines the Frankston serial killer case, detailing the initial prank calls and the murders of three women.

Episode

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In early 1993, Frankston resident Donna received a series [music] of unnerving prank calls.

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Afraid of being home alone, she accompanied her boyfriend during his pizza delivery shift, only to return

00:00:15

[music] home to find her worst fears had come true. Her pet [music] cats had been killed,

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and written in blood on the laundry room wall were the words, "Donna, you're dead."

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This marked the beginning of a five-month crime spree that terrorized locals and resulted in the murders of

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three young women: Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah [music] Fream, and Natalie Russell.

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The perpetrator was dubbed the Frankston serial killer, but who was he? And when

00:00:46

would he strike again?

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Episode Highlights

The Frankston Crime Spree
In 1993, a series of unsettling events led to a five-month terror in Frankston.
“This marked the beginning of a five-month crime spree that terrorized locals.”
@ 00m 27s
May 11, 2026

Episode Quotes

Donna, you're dead.
a hunt for an Australian serial killer

Key Moments

Prank Calls00:04
Home Invasion00:15
Chilling Message00:23
Crime Spree Begins00:27
Serial Killer00:40