Friends and relations rally around Chrystal, who has suspected the existence of a ‘curse’ affecting her mother, herself and the Read family. 

But some of her closest confidantes – including Bronwyn’s brother, Andy Read, and his cousin, Megan Read, regard it as fantasy. Clairvoyants get short shrift too.

Madi and Hedley disclose more about the search of Lake Ainsworth and the unusual reaction of a cadaver dog. Madi spills a suspicion over the possible identity of an informant who was controversially nominated by police in 1993 for having disclosed things which helped clear Jon of foul play at that time. Kim is hopeful she will be reunited with her other niece, Lauren. 

Questions from listeners are answered as Claire Harvey, Susie Newman, Madi Walsh and Hedley delve into the details.

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