Hidden just outside Brisbane is a place with a name that chills the spine: Slaughter Falls.

But the truth is stranger than the myths. Named after city clerk James Cameron Slaughter, this creek has seen more than its share of shadows—tragic shootings in the 1920s, wartime secrets hidden in the hills of Mount Coot-tha, and even the discovery of unidentified human remains in 2017.

In this episode, we explore the layered history, eerie folklore, and lingering mysteries of Slaughter Falls. From Aboriginal origins and WWII bunkers to ghost stories whispered by hikers, this episode asks: why does this place feel so heavy… and what does it still remember?

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