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Saturday 8th December, 1934, Mylor, South AustraliaAs dawn broke on this fresh summer’s morning, John Scotland was walking down the main street when he spotted a familiar face. William Arthur Figg was riding his bicycle in Scotland’s direction, wearing a navy suit and a dark felt fedora. Scotland knew Figg as a local woodcutter, and figured he was on his way to work. “Morning Art’, Scotland called out to no reply. Figg kept riding south along Strathalbyn Rd, a haversack on his back, and a double barrelled shotgun un-cocked and slung over his shoulder.Scotland didn’t know it at this moment, but this would be the last time he’d ever see William Arthur Figg...Join Shaun and Chloe back in era of the Great Depression in Australia to discuss the little known but tragic case of the Figg Family Murders.Join our Patreon community for access to exclusive extra content:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeLink to one-off Supporter donations at the bottom of show notesWebsite - www.truebluecrimepodcast.com - in