Case 152: Cindy & Mona Lisa Smith
🕑 Added 2020-08-01 06:48:06 +0000 UTCCousins Jacinta Rose and Mona Lisa Smith had been inseparable since childhood. The two girls were just one year apart in age and grew up close to one another in the small town of Bourke, located in central northern New South Wales.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Erin Munro - writing
Jessica Forsayeth - research
Mike Migas - production, scoring
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - scoring
Milly Raso - creative direction
Comments
Jess McDee
Thanks for doing this case
Jess McDee
It is a warning for Indigenous Australians to do with cultural practices around mourning. Practices vary between communities (traditions eroded by colonisation and dispossession), so while some communities might not say the name or show a picture of the deceased, others might - such as in this episode, where Casefile mentioned they got the permission of Cindy and Mona Lisa's families.
Annie Brod
Curious, the disclaimer at the beginning about the episode featuring stories about people who died -- is that for a cultural or religious reason? I am from the states and am not familiar with the traditions of Australia's indigenous people.
Olive
What bizarre and unfortunate circumstances. Heartbreaking. exceptional job as always.
Candice Williams
You just made me feel bad Abhi... but good on you for doing some exercise. I'm about to listen to this Casefile , after I pour a G&T.... while still in my PJs from this morning!
Abhi Ram
Love it! Just about to put my runners and head for a walk. And now have this to listen :) Excellent start to the weekend in Lockdown Melbourne! Elite weather and now a Casefile episode 👌