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The Best Episodes of Crimes That Shook Australia Season 1

Every episode of Crimes That Shook Australia Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Crimes That Shook Australia Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Crimes That Shook Australia Season 1 Episode 1 - The Murder of Ebony Simpson
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #1 - The Murder of Ebony Simpson

    S1:E1

    On 19th August 1992, Andrew Garforth grabbed nine-year-old Ebony Simpson just 1 kilometre from her home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Crimes That Shook Australia Season 1 Episode 2 - The Port Arthur Tragedy
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #2 - The Port Arthur Tragedy

    S1:E2

    On 28th April 1996, 28-year-old Martin Bryant shot and killed 35 people in the popular Tasmanian tourist site of Port Arthur and its surrounding areas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Crimes That Shook Australia Season 1 Episode 3 - Peter Dupas
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Peter Dupas

    S1:E3

    On 19th April 1999, several times convicted criminal Peter Dupas posed as a new client of psychotherapist Nicky Patterson. Having made arrangements for his first appointment, 28-year-old Nicky welcomed Dupas into her home under the pretence that she would be giving him counselling for gambling. Dupas then attacked Nicky with a knife before mutilating her body.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Crimes That Shook Australia Season 1 Episode 4 - Jason Downie
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Jason Downie

    S1:E4

    On 8th November 2010, Jason Downie broke into the house of his friend's girlfriend, where Chantelle Rowe and her parents were asleep. And killed them brutally.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Crimes That Shook Australia Season 1 Episode 5 - Katherine Mary Knight
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Katherine Mary Knight

    S1:E5

    Katherine Mary Knight lived in the small town of Aberdeen, NSW. In the early hours of March 1st 2000, Knight attacked her de facto husband John Price by stabbing him repeatedly.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Crimes That Shook Australia Season 1 Episode 6 - Derek Percy
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Derek Percy

    S1:E6

    On 20th July 1969, Derek Percy approached 12-year-old Yvonne Tuohy and her friend Shane Spiller whilst they were playing at their local beach in Warneet, Victoria. He snatched Yvonne into his car before trying to get Shane too, but Shane managed to defend himself.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Murder of Ebony Simpson" is the best rated episode of "Crimes That Shook Australia" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/1/2013. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Port Arthur Tragedy".