a hunt for an Australian serial killer
- May 11, 2026
- 0:55
- Short
In early 1993, Frankston resident Donna received a series of unnerving prank calls. Afraid of being home alone, she accompanied her boyfriend during his pizza delivery shift, only to return home to find her worst fears had come true.
Her pet cats had been killed, and written in blood on the lounge room wall were the words: ‘Donna, you’re dead.’ This marked the beginning of a five-month crime spree that terrorised locals and resulted in the murders of three young women – Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream and Natalie Russell.
The perpetrator was dubbed ‘The Frankston Serial Killer’, but who was he, and when would he strike again?
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Brief Summary
The episode details the Frankston serial killer's terror, starting with prank calls and leading to multiple murders.
Key points
- The Frankston Serial Killer. A series of prank calls leads to a gruesome discovery and a five-month crime spree.






