Case 325: The Gilham Family

Case 325: The Gilham Family

Author: Casefile Presents August 16, 2025 Duration: 1:41:13

23-year-old Jeff Gilham showed up on his neighbours’ doorstep in the early morning hours of August 28 1993, with a shocking claim. His older brother Christopher Gilham had just killed their parents, Stephen and Helen, and set their bodies on fire. In return, Jeff had stabbed Christopher to death. 


The tragic news left residents of the Sydney suburb of Woronora in disbelief as they struggled to comprehend how this could happen to such a normal, happy family. But as the years went by, it emerged that all was not as it seemed. 


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Narration – Anonymous Host

Research & writing – Elsha McGill

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Production & music – Mike Migas

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer


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