Case 325: The Gilham Family

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Case 325 The Gilham Family

23-year-old Jeff Gilham showed up on his neighbours’ doorstep in the early morning hours of August 28 1993, with a shocking claim. His older brother Christopher Gilham had just killed their parents, Stephen and Helen, and set their bodies on fire. In return, Jeff had stabbed Christopher to death. 

The tragic news left residents of the Sydney suburb of Woronora in disbelief as they struggled to comprehend how this could happen to such a normal, happy family. But as the years went by, it emerged that all was not as it seemed. 

CREDITS

 

Casefile Presents

  EPISODE

Research & writing – Elsha McGill

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

  MUSIC

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

  OTHER

Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska

  PREMIUM

Although Casefile episodes are free for all listeners, those who want to support us financially can do so by becoming a member of Patreon, Apple Premium or Spotify Premium. Paid subscribers receive access to exclusive content including behind-the-scenes discussions with the Casefile team, interviews, early releases and ad-free episodes.

RESOURCES

 

COURT DOCUMENTS

Gilham v R [2012] – Appeal 

R v Jeffrey Gilham [2009] – Sentencing remarks

 

VIDEOS

Death in the Family – 60 Minutes

Bad Blood (Part One) – Australian Story 

Bad Blood (Part Two) – Australian Story

 

ONLINE ARTICLES

In cold blood – The Sydney Morning Herald 

Family murders: Son’s defence ‘defies logic – ABC News

Uncle describes Jeffrey Gilham as a ‘typical psychopath’ – 2GB Radio 

One angry man wants answers – Sydney Morning Herald 

Pathologist admits fault in murder case – Sydney Morning Herald 

Evidence in murder trial proved wrong – Sydney Morning Herald 

Gilham’s champagne moment: free to celebrate after murder conviction quashed – Sydney Morning Herald 

New details emerge about man acquitted of family’s murder – News.com.au 

Gilham murder mystery may be nearing end – Sydney Morning Herald 

Uncle of cleared killer Jeffrey Gilham has fatal heart attack – The Australian

Convinced his nephew got away with three murders, Tony Gilham died of a broken heart – The Daily Telegraph

Gilham speaks publicly after prison release – ABC News

 

WEBSITES

Jeff Needs Justice

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Case 325 The Gilham Family

23-year-old Jeff Gilham showed up on his neighbours’ doorstep in the early morning hours of August 28 1993, with a shocking claim. His older brother Christopher Gilham had just killed their parents, Stephen and Helen, and set their bodies on fire. In return, Jeff had stabbed Christopher to death. 

The tragic news left residents of the Sydney suburb of Woronora in disbelief as they struggled to comprehend how this could happen to such a normal, happy family. But as the years went by, it emerged that all was not as it seemed. 

CREDITS

 

Casefile Presents

  EPISODE

Research & writing – Elsha McGill

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

  MUSIC

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

  OTHER

Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska

  PREMIUM

Although Casefile episodes are free for all listeners, those who want to support us financially can do so by becoming a member of Patreon, Apple Premium or Spotify Premium. Paid subscribers receive access to exclusive content including behind-the-scenes discussions with the Casefile team, interviews, early releases and ad-free episodes.

RESOURCES

 

COURT DOCUMENTS

Gilham v R [2012] – Appeal 

R v Jeffrey Gilham [2009] – Sentencing remarks

 

VIDEOS

Death in the Family – 60 Minutes

Bad Blood (Part One) – Australian Story 

Bad Blood (Part Two) – Australian Story

 

ONLINE ARTICLES

In cold blood – The Sydney Morning Herald 

Family murders: Son’s defence ‘defies logic – ABC News

Uncle describes Jeffrey Gilham as a ‘typical psychopath’ – 2GB Radio 

One angry man wants answers – Sydney Morning Herald 

Pathologist admits fault in murder case – Sydney Morning Herald 

Evidence in murder trial proved wrong – Sydney Morning Herald 

Gilham’s champagne moment: free to celebrate after murder conviction quashed – Sydney Morning Herald 

New details emerge about man acquitted of family’s murder – News.com.au 

Gilham murder mystery may be nearing end – Sydney Morning Herald 

Uncle of cleared killer Jeffrey Gilham has fatal heart attack – The Australian

Convinced his nephew got away with three murders, Tony Gilham died of a broken heart – The Daily Telegraph

Gilham speaks publicly after prison release – ABC News

 

WEBSITES

Jeff Needs Justice

← Case 324: Khalil Rayyan Case 326: Cooper Harris →

The post Case 325: The Gilham Family appeared first on Casefile: True Crime Podcast.

2025-08-16
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