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Mount Isa Murders
The Mount Isa Murders, also known as the Spear Creek Killings, took place from the small North Queensland town of Mount Isa at Spear Creek. While there have been a number of other murders, the term "Mount Isa Murders" here refers to the Spear Creek Killings. This triple murder took place in October 1978 and remained unsolved until an arrest was made in April 2019. History of the area The Mount Isa area has a history of murders and unsolved crimes. Historically, the Mount Isa area was a region of economic and social instability. In the 1930s, entrepreneurs seeking economic gain from mining and farming land in the area caused significant social change. The introduction of a class structure disrupted the social balance of the area. These social structures were a fundamental influence on the type of crimes that were committed. During the Depression and World War II, itinerant workers entered the Mount Isa area in large numbers, increasing crime rates significantly. Thefts and viole ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
QLD - Mount Isa 2008
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