”The recapture of Australia’s most wanted; Robert Lindsay Wright”

2025-08-28

In a dramatic week where two members of Victoria Police were ambushed and murdered and another officer injured; we return to another dangerous pursuit and recapture of one of Australia's most wanted, Robert Lindsay Wright. In January 1984, hard cops were needed for hard crooks and former Major Crime Squad detectives George Hateley, Jim Venn and their colleagues were no exception. In this week's episode on The Crime Couch, George and Jim reminisce about the recapture of the triple murderer after a...

In January 1984, hard cops were needed for hard crooks and former Major Crime Squad detectives George Hateley, Jim Venn and their colleagues were no exception. In this week's episode on The Crime Couch, George and Jim reminisce about the recapture of the triple murderer after a shootout, car chase and violent scenes with police in Melbourne's southeast.

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Rob Johnson from On Replay www.onreplay.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support.

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