Australia's Most Murderous Prison

Explore the dark and chilling reality of Australia's most notorious prison in 'Australia's Most Murderous Prison'. This gripping account unveils the harrowing tales behind Goulburn Jail, where a spate of murders in the 1990s earned it the infamous title of 'The Killing Fields'. Through a detailed narrative, discover how gang rivalries, racial tensions, and violent power struggles led to a terrifying atmosphere where inmates felt their lives were often at stake. Learn about the brutal race wars involving Aboriginal, Lebanese, Asian, Islander, and Anglo groups that turned the prison into a battleground with daily stabbings and murders. This compelling read also highlights the controversial 'racial clustering' policy, which aimed to contain the violence but ultimately gave rise to the equally dreadful Supermax facility, housing Australia's most dangerous criminals, including infamous figures like Ivan Milat and members of the Terror Five. Delve into the unsettling world of a prison that has housed murderers, terrorists, serial killers, and gangsters. With its gripping narrative and rich historical context, 'Australia's Most Murderous Prison' is an essential read for true crime enthusiasts. Experience the chilling reality of life behind bars in one of the country's deadliest institutions today. Get your copy now and immerse yourself in a story that is both disturbing and captivating. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order, making it easier and more affordable to add this riveting book to your collection. No combined shipping available. Shipments may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857987518
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 288


Description:
BEHIND THE WALLS OF GOULBURN JAIL

An unprecedented spate of murders in the 1990s - seven in just three years - earned Goulburn Jail the ominous name of 'The Killing Fields'. Inmates who were sentenced or transferred to the 130-year-old towering sandstone menace declared they had been given a death sentence.

Gang alliances, power plays, contracted hits, the ice trade, the colour of your skin - even mistaken identity - any number of things could seal your fate.

The worst race war in the history of Australian prisons saw several groups - Aboriginal, Lebanese, Asian, Islander and Anglo - wage a vicious and uncontrollable battle for power. Every day there were stabbings. Every day there were bashings. And then there was murder

A controversial policy known as 'racial clustering' might have put an end to the Killing Fields, but soon something far scarier would arise, something called Supermax . . . Within the stark white walls, clinical halls and solitary confinement, it is where Australia's most evil men are locked away. It is home to serial killer Ivan Milat; the 'Terror Five', militants who plotted attacks across Sydney in 2005; Brothers 4 Life founder Bassam Hamzy and gang rapist Bilal Skaf, to name a few.

Murderers, terrorists, serial killers, gangsters and rapists - soon you will meet them all inside Australia's most murderous prison.

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