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  • Feb 26, 2025
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Case 307: The Night Caller (Part 2)

[Part 2 of 2] By mid-1963, The Night Caller’s reign of terror had altered Perth forever, and he still remained at large and unidentified. Following another execution-style slaying in Perth’s wealthy western suburbs, investigators set a trap that would expose his identity as Eric Edgar Cooke. Cooke’s capture would ultimately lead to the unravelling of countless terrible secrets…

Listen to part one here https://youtu.be/9-SVSwbIlf0

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Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn

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Brief Summary

Eric Edgar Cook's capture exposed dark secrets in Perth after his reign of terror in the 1960s.

Key points

  • The Night Caller. By mid-1963, the night caller's terror changed Perth forever.
  • Cook's Capture. Investigators set a trap to expose the identity of the night caller, Eric Edgar Cook.

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