In 1984, Margaret Tapp and her nine-year-old daughter Seana were found dead in their beds, still in their nightgowns.

The killer surely strangled Margaret first. It's inconceivable she would not have fought to save her little girl.

9-year-old Seana died the same way, except she was raped first.

Journalist and author of Life & Crimes, Andrew Rule covered the story when it first broke in the 1980s and now years later, he's adamant that reporters and police sometimes get it wrong - including him.

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Guest: Journalist, podcaster and author of Life & Crimes, Andrew Rule

Host: Gemma Bath

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

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