Peter Dupas: An Australian Serial Killer *Re-Issue*

Peter Dupas: An Australian Serial Killer *Re-Issue*

Author: Bravecasting April 15, 2026 Duration: 32:48

Former homicide detective Jeff Maher talks to us about the case that finally exposed Australian serial killer Peter Dupas.

This episode originally aired October 26th, 2017 (Episode 31)

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