The name Malcolm Naden still sends a chill down the spines of many Australians. One of the country’s most notorious fugitives, Naden led authorities on a seven-year manhunt that gripped the nation and made headlines worldwide. Nine Network’s “Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators” revisits the case in its season finale, airing Tuesday, 20 May.
Guided by former Assistant Commissioner Michael Willing, the episode delves into the intricate details of the investigation, revealing the near-misses, the tireless efforts of law enforcement, and the devastating impact on the victims’ families. Willing reveals how close Naden came to escaping conviction for one of his heinous crimes. Were it not for the persistence of Willing and his team, Naden might have slipped through the cracks of the justice system.
The episode also features interviews with the daughters of one of Naden’s victims, speaking publicly for the first time as adults about the trauma and enduring grief caused by their mother’s murder.
“Australian Crime Stories” also teases a previously unreported detail in the Naden saga, something that even those who followed the case closely will find surprising.
Tune in to Nine Network on Tuesday, May 20th at 8:50 PM AEST for a chilling look at the pursuit and capture of Malcolm Naden.
