Crime Investigation Australia (2005)

S2E2 No Mercy: The Killing of Virginia Morse

This chilling account follows killers Allan Baker and Kevin Crump, who embarked on a violent rampage in rural New South Wales. Their spree began with the senseless murder of a random stranger for a mere $20, cigarettes, and fuel. The situation escalated when they kidnapped Virginia Morse, a young mother of three, subjecting her to horrific abuse during their journey to Queensland. Tragically, Virginia's ordeal culminated in her being bound to a tree and shot. Following their trial in 1973, the Australian public grappled with the unsettling question of whether the men were insane or if their actions stemmed from a warped rationality. The case highlighted flaws in Australian Criminal law, as Virginia's murder in Queensland left New South Wales authorities unable to prosecute them directly. Instead, police opted to charge the duo with conspiracy to murder. Fortunately, the New South Wales prosecutors had additional charges, including the murder of Ian Lamb, injuries