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Claremont killer’s Kewdale home secretly up for sale
The unremarkable home where the Claremont serial killer lived most of his double life — and where he was finally arrested after 20 years of hiding in plain sight — has quietly been put up for sale.thewest.com.au
Has there been any new developments on the bone story? Seems to have gone fairly quiet
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'Seven is set to produce a new drama based on the Claremont killings, to start filming next year.![]()
Evil Claremont killings set for TV mini-series
It was the case that gripped Perth for two decades. Now Seven is set to produce a new drama based on the Claremont killings, to start filming next year.www.perthnow.com.au
The news came during the network’s annual Upfronts event which outlined its 2022 programming line-up for media buyers.
“It’s a two by two-hour miniseries that, assuming border openings and access to WA and funding from WA, will get made next year"'
So it's a 'drama' as opposed to a documentary?
Or is it a documentary with re-enactments, dressed up as a 'drama'.
Possibly just a very dramatic documentary.
Who will play young, old and in between Bradley?
Dramatising key people related to this case, whose identities are either still being suppressed or who have requested they not be publicly identified, (like BRE's 1st and 2nd wives, and his step-daughter), could be tricky.
I wonder what the family and victims think about this 'drama' being aired?
Could be for legal reasons they need to call it a 'drama' rather than a 'documentary' where every fact presented could be challenged under law. I understand they might be portraying some rather litigious characters who prefer the whole thing just went away and was never spoken of again.
100%. The idea made my stomach turn over & just the fact it's being refered to as a "drama" makes me snarl. A living ****ing nightmare is all it will ever be for so many. They better hope they get it really right & have a damn good reason for making it. Most importantly, if they dont have the full support of each victims family & any living victims being portrayed, they should absolutely shelve the idea IMO.I dunno how I feel about the mini-series being produced at all to be totally honest. I think it's very difficult to dramatise true crime for film or television without it descending into some low-budget gore p*rn that's basically just a big build up to the murder scenes and feels super disrespectful to the families of the victims. I don't know if I'd trust any of Australia's commercial networks to not aim for views and entertainment rather than respectfully telling the story
Has it sold?No I heard it on the radio! Advertised as block only, home to be demolished.
Its under offer!Has it sold?
Sold for a bargain AUD$390k.Its under offer!
Sold for a bargain AUD$390k.
Tomato lake=prized?
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Claremont killer’s home sells well under market value
Many can not stomach even looking at the land where Bradley Edwards once walked - but his old home has been sold within a month of being listed.thewest.com.au
'The property where Claremont killer Bradley Edwards lived most of his double life has sold, and like many homes with a grim past, it fetched below market value.
While the Kewdale home sold about 20 per cent below value, some recent sales show the stigma of a violent crime can lead to discounts closer to 30 per cent.
The 794 sqm property on Acton Avenue sold for $390,000, within a month of listing through Craig Goodridge of Welsh Real Estate.
The home is subject to a demolition order due to its poor state, which includes a caved ceiling and exposed wires, rather than to concern it would attract disaster tourists if left standing.
Experts estimate a $25,000 demolition cost, which means the block - which sits close to prized Tomato Lake - effectively sold for $365,000.
In comparison, a nearby block on St Kilda Rd - less than half the size at 356sqm - sold in July for $335,000.
While Mr Woodridge could not comment, local agent Franklin Martinez from Laurie Kelly Real Estate said the block was worth about $450,000, suggesting prospective buyers could not stomach anything to do with the killer - including the dirt he once walked on.
The proceeds will partially reimburse the State for Edwards’ legal fees.
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Real Estate Institute of WA boss, Damian Collins, said agents were legally required to disclose “all material facts to the transaction” to buyers, but there was not a set length of time crimes were considered relevant.
“While it’s highly likely that high-profile cases will be easily ascertained, incidents from a long time ago may not be known and also may be less relevant,” he said.
“There’s no set discount, and the further back in time the incidents were, the less impact they would have on values. Certainly you’d expect recent high-profile cases to put more buyers off and the discount could be 20-30 per cent or even more.”'
Is the new owner possibly WAPOL?almost FIVE years since the arrest it would not reflect well on wapol should anything of significance now be discovered either at/in/on the kewdale property. it would certainly put an abrupt halt to the new owner's work in progress, and what was thought to have been a steal purchase, at the time, could end up costing considerably more than intended.
Is the new owner possibly WAPOL?
I'm really interested to see how this all unfolds now, with reference to my earlier post about this its hard to fathom that anything could or might have been removed from within the house/shed/yards etc without it being reported on to some degree and potentially a lot of it might still remain as it was when he was arrested to a large extent, what is everyone else's thoughts about this? I mean I guess its not to say that the house wasn't emptied of all/the majority of his/step daughters belongings during a period of time following his arrest and prior to either him becoming an hourly conversation topic in this state and a lot more was publicly known about him/up to the start of his trial?
And lastly what is everyone's thoughts on as to whether you think WAPOL will have an active interest during the demolition period of this property and also actively investigate everything to a certain degree prior to the removal and disposal of it to landfill etc? along with inspecting the leveled site afterwards with whatever equipment they have at their disposal to potentially discover anything that might offer a very small clue or could also be a critical piece to an incomplete puzzle that to date they have only been able to assume as likely but unfortunately have not been able to prove.
The fact remains that no matter how thorough the house and property has previously been searched, you simply could not possibly detect anything and everything that might or could exist with the house in an erected state, but geez I reckon it should further highlight the fact that if and when an opportunity exists where it does occur through natural courses in time such as this then it should be an absolute given that they do, especially even more so when it relates to an ongoing active and open investigation.
It will be interesting to see what transpires none the less, appreciate everyone's views and comments on this and am keen to hear your thoughts.
Is the new owner possibly WAPOL?
I think I saw in the media something about sandwich bags with semen? Seemed like he was lazy, didn’t throw them out or was keeping them *vomit emoji*I imagine WAPOL might have a bit of a squizz at the rubble and maybe even have one final thorough sweep before demolition just to be absolutely certain there's nothing of value that's lost but I can't imagine they'd find anything interesting. Edwards doesn't sound like the type of killer who kept trophies so I doubt there's something of Sarah's hidden away in some deep crevice in a wall somewhere.
I'm more inclined to believe Edwards was the type of killer to purge all evidence. I know it had been 2 decades but even after taking his car apart there was absolutely no trace of Jane or Ciara in it, even in the most hard to reach places. In the end, it was a case of matching them to a model of car used by Edwards rather than matching them specifically to Edwards' car. His DNA under Ciara's nails was the only way they could connect Edwards specifically to the murders at all. Given he wasn't tipped off that he was about to get his door kicked down I also don't think he's engaged in a mass purge of evidence/trophies etc., at least not immediately prior to his arrest.
In my opinion, that house has told all it's gonna tell which is the sum of bugger all. The only way they're gonna get a line on Sarah Spiers short of pure luck is if they can somehow get Edwards to talk or slip up in an interview
Sandwich bags are great and have many many uses. Great to see inventive people coming up with new life hacks. Not something I had considered but I’m sure he isn’t alone. I am curious as to why he kept them. Was he that paranoid about not spreading his dna ?I think I saw in the media something about sandwich bags with semen? Seemed like he was lazy, didn’t throw them out or was keeping them *vomit emoji*
I suspect he may have kept trophies… but where? He had Ciaras undies for years before he left them on her grave. I think he has a place. Wouldn’t be a place that’s paid for, like a storage unit. I wonder if there is a place related to his work? A secret stash spot?
I think I saw in the media something about sandwich bags with semen? Seemed like he was lazy, didn’t throw them out or was keeping them vomit emoji
I suspect he may have kept trophies… but where? He had Ciaras undies for years before he left them on her grave. I think he has a place. Wouldn’t be a place that’s paid for, like a storage unit. I wonder if there is a place related to his work? A secret stash spot?