Atoning for his sins: My father the multiple murderer | Australian Story (2017)
ABC News In-depth・2 minutes read
Alicia hid her father's criminal history, but was exposed when contacted by Campbell about a killer, leading to a struggle of revealing the truth. Despite the challenges, Alicia fostered two boys and pursued a successful legal career, ultimately finding liberation in sharing her story through writing a book.
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- Alicia grappled with the dilemma of concealing her father's criminal history to safeguard her legal career while also feeling the weight of secrecy and the desire to unburden herself.
- Lindsey Rose, once hailed as a hero, transitioned into a notorious criminal responsible for multiple murders, shedding light on the complex and often unpredictable nature of human behavior and the potential for drastic life changes.
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Summary
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Alicia's Dark Secret: Father's Criminal Past
- Alicia kept her father's criminal past a secret to protect her professional reputation as a lawyer.
- Campbell contacted Alicia about Lindsey Rose, a notorious killer, leading to Alicia feeling exposed.
- Lindsey Rose, a cold-blooded killer, confessed to five murders and was one of Australia's most wanted criminals.
- Alicia felt conflicted about embracing the opportunity to reveal her father's secret but also wanted to unburden herself.
- Alicia, now fostering two boys, aims to provide a better life for children in need, driven by her father's crimes.
- Lindsey Rose, initially a paramedic and hero during a train disaster, later turned to criminal activities.
- Lindsey's criminal career involved murders, including a brutal stabbing of a woman during a robbery.
- Alicia's relationship with her father was complex, with him being loving but also violent towards her mother.
- Lindsey's crimes were eventually uncovered due to a corrupt policeman revealing his confessions, leading to his arrest.
- Alicia, initially unaware of her father's crimes, was shocked and devastated upon learning the truth, leading to a dark emotional struggle.
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Impact of Father's Crime on Speaker's Life
- Rose, aged 43, will remain in prison until his death for the murder of the speaker's mother, significantly impacting the speaker and their family.
- The speaker struggled to comprehend their father's actions, visiting him in jail at 14, hoping for reconciliation despite the tension surrounding his crimes.
- Alicia, a law student, gradually opened up about her father's criminal past, leading to her seeking counseling to cope with the burden.
- Alicia's journey from overcoming her father's shadow to excelling in law, culminating in her graduation and successful career, showcased her resilience and determination.
- The speaker, after a decade of writing, published a book detailing their experiences, finding liberation in being honest and true to themselves, ultimately deciding not to visit their father again.
