122. All That Remains Of Li Ping Cao and Stan 'The Man' Smith

122. All That Remains Of Li Ping Cao and Stan 'The Man' Smith

Author: Tara Sariban and Barney Black July 22, 2019 Duration: 1:14:58

All That Remains Of Li Ping Cao and Stan 'The Man' Smith...

When 42-year-old Cairns resident Li Ping Cao disappeared on November 30th, 2011, her 70-year-old husband Klaus Andres did an appalling job of feigning concern for her whereabouts. He didn't report her missing and used a press conference to try to convince the public she was a terrible, rebellious woman who had deserted her poor long-suffering husband. While he was out there spreading lies about her, Li Ping's body was dissolving in a bin full of acid. 

Stan “The Man” Smith was one of the most legendary criminal enforcers in the Sydney underworld from the late 1950’s through to the 1980’s. He was closely associated with big crime kingpins like Lenny McPherson and George Freeman. Although he was one of the most prolific hit men in Australian history, being responsible for at least 25 shootings and 15 murders, he only spent 3 months in prison.


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Sources: Trial date to be set next month for drug trafficker accused of attacking acid killer Klaus Andres in jail. Grace Mason, The Cairns Post. Feb 25, 2019. Mistress testifies at murder trial of Cairns man Klaus Andres, who dissolved wife's body in acid. ABC News By Kirsty Nancarrow and Sharnie Kim. 23 Dec 2013. Cairns man Klaus Andres says he dissolved his wife's body in acid after seeing it on TV. ABC News By Sharnie Kim. 10 Dec 2013. Klaus Andres accused of killing wife Li Ping Cao and dissolving her body in acid. Cleo Fraser and Melanie Petrinec, Cairns Post June 6 2013. A media interview conducted with Det Insp Bruno Asnicar and Klaus Andres. Daily Telegraph.TV show inspired Klaus Andres to dissolve wife's body in acid:...


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Hosted by Tara Sariban and Barney Black, Bloody Murder-A True Crime Podcast digs into the darker corners of history, focusing on crimes that haven't been covered to exhaustion elsewhere. This award-nominated show explores lesser-known cases from Australia and across the globe, offering detailed narratives that are often overlooked. What sets this podcast apart is its unique tone-a blend of deep research and unexpected comedy that arises naturally from the hosts' dynamic and their own perspective as dedicated true crime fans. The humour is careful and considered, never mocking the victims or the gravity of the events discussed. Instead, it's the odd tangent, the personal reaction, or the absurdity surrounding a case that provides a moment of levity, making the exploration of difficult topics more engaging. Listeners will find a conversation that feels like joining two friends who are equally fascinated and critical, dissecting the how and why while treating the subject with respect. Each episode aims to add a fresh voice to the genre, prioritizing stories that are compelling precisely because they aren't the ones you've already heard a dozen times. It’s this commitment to uncovering obscure tales, paired with a genuinely distinctive rapport between the hosts, that defines the experience of this particular true crime podcast.
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