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Bloodstain - The Vanishing of Peter Falconio (Paperback)

by Richard Shears (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: New Holland Publishers (15 Dec 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1741103223
  • ISBN-13: 978-1741103229
  • Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 14.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 262,559 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Through numerous sources in the police force and local indigenous communities, Bloodstain is the most in-depth analysis of the Falconio trial. Richard Shears is the only journalist who has interviewed the parents of Brad Murdoch, the South Australian drug-runner acused of Falconio's murder. Before the trial Shears studied the crime scene with local aboriginal trackers and helped highlight the glaring contradictions in the court's evidence. He was also uniquely privy to police reports and witnesses' statements in the build up to the trial. Bloodstain reveals the changing testimony of key witnesses, Joanne Lees' secret affair before Falconio's disappearance, the mystery of the bloodstains and the conflicting evidence upon which the whole trial was based.

About the Author
A journalist for over forty years, Richard Shears is the Australian correspondent for The Daily Mail, Shears has written over 20 books in his time, covering a number of Australian subjects such as the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain, the Ivan Milat murders and the sinking of the Greenpeace vessel, The Rainbow Warrior.

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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Judge the evidence for yourself, 14 Jan 2006
This is a fascinating read for those interested in this mystery. The book focuses on those events that we know occurred, whilst posing the questions that remain to be answered. Clearly the writer believes that Joanne Lees has changed her story too many times to have been a credible witness, and although the verdict was not unexepected, you feel that he believes Bradley Murdoch was not given the benefit of 'reasonable doubt' by virtue of DNA results.

Unfortunately, the book, like the trial itself, fails to provide the definitive answers as to what really happened on the Stuart Highway. The theories are endless, but then, that's what makes it such a fascinating mystery!

Well worth reading.

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Bloodstain, 6 Jan 2006
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Richard Shears did well to bring out this book so quickly after the trial. He reinforces the questions on this trial that have not been cleared up and don't add up. I read non stop for two days. If Murdoch saw Ms Lees at Alice Springs, why did he follow for four hours and two hundred miles on a deserted road before pouncing? Lees and Falconio had refuelled at Ti Tree and then watched the sunset, surely M, a professional driver, would have caught up by then and seen she was not alone, and yet he persued for another sixty miles? Why did he shoot Falconio on the road, when he could have forced him in amongst the trees, especially as he was supposedly so fastidious as to then remove the body and drive off with it in his vehicle and... leave behind the prize he had driven 200 miles out of his way for? Doesn't a serial killer takes his victims away from the road in amongst the trees where no-one will ever find them? Why have an easily recognisable dog with you if you are a killer and rapist? Grant Algy made a mistake by accusing the police of falsly planting DNA. If he had accused of incompetence and possibly passing on the DNA through a handshake and touching the evidence it would have raised doubts. I would have liked the book to have shown where Broome is on the map of Australia, because when you see that, then there is no reason for Murdoch to have been on the Stuart Highway. Unless, he had followed Lees for 200 miles and gone out of his way with a vehicle full of illegal drugs and a large sum of money. It would have been helpful to show the different States of Australia on the map because the book constantly refers to them and I looked back at the map a number of times. All in all though I did not put the book down.
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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Bloodstain - The vanishing of Peter Falconio, 14 Mar 2006
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It was clear from the outset that this book was writen by a journalist. I found that his opinion not based on fact was irritating. He interestingly enough has strong opinions on Joanne Lees selling her story to the newspapers for financial gain... which is just what he has done. At least Joanne is able to tell the truth, not suggest facts.
This murder case is fasinating, but I should have waited until a book was published by a Police Officer or family member in order that the full facts could be told.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I would say read this book, it will be time well spent.
Firstly my deepest sympathy to the victims of this crime. I initially read Joanne Lees book "Murder in the outback" and was drawn into wanting to know more of the Peter Falconio... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Andy

5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put the book down
My book arrived Thursday. Very easy to read - larger than average pages and print on good quality paper. Followed the case at the time and found it really intriguing. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Anne G. M. Hanson

5.0 out of 5 stars fasc inated
I'm amazed that one of the so-called reviewers has not even read Bloodstain, yet has given it only one star. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Cynthia of Sydney

1.0 out of 5 stars What does this book do
I have not read this book yet, other than a cursory glance, but have read Joanne Lees book, No Turning Back. Read more
Published 24 months ago by The traveller

4.0 out of 5 stars is this a revenge attack?
I remember being morbidly fascinated when the story broke in July 2001 of two British backpackers being attacked in the Australian Outback as we had just returned from 9 months... Read more
Published on 8 May 2007 by J. Mellor

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent examination of a very confusing crime
This book is a thoroughly entertaining read. The author's extensive research has uncovered far more than you will have heard during the trial (why some facts were not reported at... Read more
Published on 10 April 2006 by Martin Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Murdoch Is Innocent!
I haven't yet finished this book, but it is obvious that Peter Falconio is not dead and that Bradley Murdoch is innocent! Read it!
Published on 14 Feb 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
As other reviewers have already stated, this is a superb book. I particularly liked that fact that Richard Shears has obviously done a lot of research and provides excellent... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars The most captivating read ever....
This book is quite simply a masterpiece. And it will leave you thinking beyond no doubt that Bradley John Murdoch (the man sent to prison for Peter Falconio's murder) is... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2006 by Mr. D. Child

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book I Have Read In Ages
Wow ! what a great book.....when i picked this book up i couldnt put it back down.....it really does make you realise how scary the whole ordeal must have been..... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2006 by paula thompson

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