In 1988, David and Catherine Birnie, a couple from Perth, embarked on a horrifying crime spree. They drove around the city, luring unsuspecting young women before subjecting them to abduction, assault, and murder. Their reign of terror came to an end when their last victim managed to escape, revealing the chilling details of their "House of Horrors," leading to their arrest and life sentences. While David later took his own life in prison, Catherine continues to seek parole. This episode explores their family histories and features an exclusive interview with David's first wife, along with insights from those who knew them as children.
Show
Crime Investigation Australia
Episode
S04E06
Air Date
Dec 14, 2010
Season 4 Episodes
S04E01
CIA: FAMILIES OF CRIME - Baby Faced Killer
S04E02
CIA: FAMILIES OF CRIME - Dockers & Death
S04E03
CIA: FAMILIES OF CRIME - Mother of Evil
S04E04
CIA: FAMILIES OF CRIME - Backpacker Bloodshed
S04E05
CIA: FAMILIES OF CRIME - Blood Brothers
S04E06
CIA: FAMILIES OF CRIME - Killer Couple
S04E07
CIA: FAMILIES OF CRIME - 'Mr Bigs'
S04E08
CIA: FAMILIES OF CRIME - King of the Cross