Casefile True Crime Case 307: The Night Caller (Part 2/2)
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Feb 22, 2025 The chilling story of The Night Caller unfolds, revealing the terror that swept through Perth in the 1960s. A couple stumbles upon a murder that leads detectives to track down the elusive Eric Edgar Cooke. The podcast explores Cooke's dark dual life, contrasting his family man exterior with a string of horrific crimes. Haunting confessions and witness accounts paint a disturbing portrait of his mindset. The lasting psychological scars on the community remind listeners of the deep impact such events can have on society, even decades later.
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Marriage and Continued Crimes
- Cooke married, had children, and seemed to reform but continued his criminal activities.
- He was questioned about Gillian Brewer's murder but was not considered a suspect then.
MacLeod Murder Confession
- Cooke confessed to the MacLeod murder after his wife refuted his alibi.
- He initially claimed a blackout, but a matching cartridge case solidified his guilt.
Australia Day Confession
- Cooke confessed to the Australia Day shootings after police suggested his cowardice.
- He described feeling like "God" during the attacks and detailed each crime scene.