In this gripping episode of Crimetime Inc., we delve into the horrifying and deeply disturbing case of Katherine Mary Knight, the first Australian woman sentenced to life in prison without parole. The episode begins by setting the scene in February 2000, in the small town of Aberdeen, New South Wales, where 44-year-old miner John Price is found brutally murdered. The police discover gruesome details such as Price's body being skinned and decapitated, his skin hanging from a meat hook, and a stew made from his head. The hosts...
In this gripping episode of Crimetime Inc., we delve into the horrifying and deeply disturbing case of Katherine Mary Knight, the first Australian woman sentenced to life in prison without parole. The episode begins by setting the scene in February 2000, in the small town of Aberdeen, New South Wales, where 44-year-old miner John Price is found brutally murdered. The police discover gruesome details such as Price's body being skinned and decapitated, his skin hanging from a meat hook, and a stew made from his head. The hosts explore the chilling premeditated nature of Knight's crime, highlighting her intent to cause psychological harm not just to Price but also to his children. They discuss Knight's traumatic childhood marked by domestic violence and sexual abuse, her volatile adult relationships, and her alarming history of violent behavior, including an incident where she placed her infant daughter on railway tracks. The podcast further examines Knight's psychological state, with some experts suggesting she had borderline personality disorder, as well as the legal implications of her mental health on her trial. The episode sheds light on the importance of recognizing signs of domestic violence and addressing mental health issues. Tune in to Crimetime Inc. for an in-depth analysis of one of Australia's most shocking murder cases.
00:00 Introduction to the Katherine Mary Knight Case
00:27 Setting the Scene: The Crime Unfolds
00:56 Gruesome Discoveries: Inside the Crime Scene
04:55 Knight's Background: A Life Marked by Violence
06:48 Escalating Violence: Relationships and Abuse
10:13 The Final Trigger: John Price's Murder
11:18 Mental State and Trial: Was Knight Insane?
13:18 Conclusion: Reflections and Lessons
About Crime Time Inc.
Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
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