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The Plan to Kill Harold Holt – Part Two: Beyond Conspiracy

November 8, 2026 · 38 min

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The arrest of Holt’s would-be assassin was at first kept need-to-know. But when the story broke in court, it was sensational front-page news. Why had this young man wanted to shoot Holt? Had he been acting alone? Was Holt being reckless with his own safety? Claim and counter-claim would be heard in two trials.


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Forgotten Australia and Australian Murder are created and hosted by Michael Adams, author of the acclaimed true crime books The Murder Squad, Hanging Ned Kelly and They'll Never Hold Me. He’s also a regular history commentator on ABC Nightlife and the podcast Australian True Crime.


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Check out my other podcast – Australian Murder – wherever you get your audio.


Forgotten Australia and Australian Murder are created and hosted by Michael Adams, author of the acclaimed true crime books The Murder Squad, Hanging Ned Kelly and They'll Never Hold Me. He’s also a regular history commentator on ABC Nightlife and the podcast Australian True Crime.

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