Episode 8: Rex and Wendy

For the first time, Rosslyn's best friend Wendy's real voice is heard in the podcast.

She has never believed that her friend committed suicide and is sure she met foul play. 

Wendy reveals that homicide detectives told her some things in 1987 about Ros's poisoning with strychnine and their theory about how her body ended up on a kitchen chair.

Wendy recalls how she connected with Rex years ago after he placed a public notice in a newspaper.

After many phone calls, the pair meet for the first time in Bendigo during the podcast investigation. 

Hedley unpacks the highlights of Rex's heroic investigation efforts and the many rejections he received along the way. 

When Rex's regular phone calls stop, Hedley discovers Rex has been unwell and in hospital. Rex describes his immense relief that Rosslyn's story is finally being told.  

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