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Interview with the Vampire
Last month Izzie was listening to her favorite radio program when a guest appeared who just made Izzie's jaw drop in utter disbelief. The presenter was right when he said it was one of the most compelling and disturbing stories he has ever covered. The reaction was so great that due to public demand they replayed the story again one month after the original broadcast. Izzie was once again listening while walking to the Ministry. Izzie had already come to her own conclusions before hearing the background.
When you live in a graveyard, you cannot weep for everyone. When so many people are being killed in Iraq, why would anyone be interested to hear about a 26 year old student who died of a drug overdose way back in 1997? But this was no ordinary death and his killer was not your everyday murderer.
Iz wants to invite her fellow serpents to join the Pity Party of the Century.
Just a quick blurb to give the general idea of the background to the story
Joe Cinque is Dead
Summary
In 1997 a young man, Joe Cinque, was killed by his girlfriend, Anu Singh, with a massive overdose of Rohypnol and heroin. She had developed a bizarre plan to kill Joe, and herself - a plan that included a ‘send-off’ party at their Canberra flat.
Anu Singh was eventually found not guilty of murder, on the basis of diminished responsibility. The decision was made by a judge, rather than a jury, which is an option available under A.C.T. law.
Singh served 4 years of a 10-year sentence, for manslaughter, and during that time she completed a law degree and Masters in Criminology. She is now mentally healthy and ready to get on with her life.
Joe Cinque’s family remains devastated, their pain and anger heightened by their belief that Anu Singh was responsible for her actions in 1997.
The crime and the subsequent court proceedings are the subjects of a new book by Helen Garner, 'Joe Cinque's Consolation'. In this program Phillip Adams speaks with Anu Singh - who is now out of jail - and with Joe's parents, Maria and Nino Cinque, who have decided to speak for the first time since the book was published.
Guests on this program
Anu Singh
Convicted of killing her boyfriend, Joe Cinque.
Maria & Nino Cinque
Parents of Joe Cinque.
And here is a link to The Interview with the Vampire" The audio is available for about 2 weeks or so.
(Izzie would be intrigued to get folks' impressions about She who must not be named. Izzie thinks it is most interesting to hear what she has to say for herself before hearing or reading what others say about her)
And now a word from the writer herself - Helen Garner about her book Joe Cinque's Consolation
When you live in a graveyard, you cannot weep for everyone. When so many people are being killed in Iraq, why would anyone be interested to hear about a 26 year old student who died of a drug overdose way back in 1997? But this was no ordinary death and his killer was not your everyday murderer.
Iz wants to invite her fellow serpents to join the Pity Party of the Century.
Just a quick blurb to give the general idea of the background to the story
Joe Cinque is Dead
Summary
In 1997 a young man, Joe Cinque, was killed by his girlfriend, Anu Singh, with a massive overdose of Rohypnol and heroin. She had developed a bizarre plan to kill Joe, and herself - a plan that included a ‘send-off’ party at their Canberra flat.
Anu Singh was eventually found not guilty of murder, on the basis of diminished responsibility. The decision was made by a judge, rather than a jury, which is an option available under A.C.T. law.
Singh served 4 years of a 10-year sentence, for manslaughter, and during that time she completed a law degree and Masters in Criminology. She is now mentally healthy and ready to get on with her life.
Joe Cinque’s family remains devastated, their pain and anger heightened by their belief that Anu Singh was responsible for her actions in 1997.
The crime and the subsequent court proceedings are the subjects of a new book by Helen Garner, 'Joe Cinque's Consolation'. In this program Phillip Adams speaks with Anu Singh - who is now out of jail - and with Joe's parents, Maria and Nino Cinque, who have decided to speak for the first time since the book was published.
Guests on this program
Anu Singh
Convicted of killing her boyfriend, Joe Cinque.
Maria & Nino Cinque
Parents of Joe Cinque.
And here is a link to The Interview with the Vampire" The audio is available for about 2 weeks or so.
(Izzie would be intrigued to get folks' impressions about She who must not be named. Izzie thinks it is most interesting to hear what she has to say for herself before hearing or reading what others say about her)
And now a word from the writer herself - Helen Garner about her book Joe Cinque's Consolation
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