Murder of Mary Lucas

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Locked Up With History

Deb Robinson

19 episodes

5 days ago

Have you ever wanted to know about colonial gaols and the men, women, and children incarcerated there? Or perhaps executions, escapes, historical murders, urban legends, ghost stories, and much more. Then join Deb from the National Crime & Justice Museum at the Geelong Gaol and Twisted History team as we step back in time and explore the darker side of Victoria's history so those who have come before us are not forgotten or ignored. Once you have listened to the episode, join us on our Locked up with History webpage for more information, photos and to ask whatever questions you have!

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Murder of Mary Lucas

Locked Up With History

26 minutes 54 seconds

4 years ago

Murder of Mary Lucas

In this episode we head back to earlier and perhaps simpler times to 1854 and Little Bourke street in Melbourne. Luke and Mary Lucas had immigrated to Australia in 1849 with hopes of a better life.

But by November 1854, both Mary and Luke would be dead leaving three children as orphans.

What happened to cause Luke to take up an iron bar against his wife resulting in Mary's murder and Luke's execution.

Was it the debauched life they both led in keeping a brothel or the intemperance pointed out by Judge Redmond Barry.

Join Deb from the Geelong Gaol Museum and Twisted History as we explore the story of Luke and Mary Lucas.

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