Case 243: Deidre Kennedy
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** Warning: This case involves a child victim **
On April 14 1973, the Kennedy family awoke in their Ipswich, Queensland unit to discover the unthinkable. 16-month-old Deidre Kennedy was missing from her cot, having been abducted by an intruder overnight.
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When you described how they found the baby, I was almost physically sick
Absolutely unimaginably horrifying.
I stand in awe at the courage of parents such as the Kennedys. After undergoing the most terrible grief at the loss of their beautiful little girl they still managed to get up in the morning and try to live a normal life. What a
wonderful strong
courageous family.
"ONE" of the reasons for the divorce? He locked her out of the room while changing Kylie's diaper "four or five times"? What the hell is wrong with her mother???? The first time he locked the door and my daughter was on the other side screaming would be the last... He'd be dead before he hit the ground. She saw the bruising? And didn't leave immediately? Disgusting.
Missychan63 " He locked her out of the room while changing Kylie's diaper "four or five times"? " Yeah as u rightly pointed out, if happened once would 1. end the marriage and 2. seen a dr at least. But of course none of that happened cos is a lie. People lie and exaggerate. Encouraged to lie as well if an authority figure was wanting particular info ( Police ). People are easily lead down the garden path. Is likely Carroll not in QLD at the time of the murder. Two eye witnesses to the person in the backyard in the night in question, gave a totally different description to that of Carroll. Carroll is over 6 foot crew cut hair, yet the assailant was 5'5 5'6 shoulder length hair. All this was ignored by qld corrupt police force. Sadly cos a murder of a child took place yet the police force were inadequate at the time.
I agree. Anyone who hurt my kids would be a dead person. No messing about.
You took the words right out of my mouth! "One of the reasons??!"
Exactly!!! I said the same thing outloud after hearing this part! Absolutely revolting!
How do you know she didn’t file for divorce immediately after she saw the bruising? All we heard was that it was one of the many reasons she filed for divorce. The most probable chronology is that that was the last straw. Seems like you’re just going out of your way to heap blame upon an abuse victim who did in fact do the right thing and remove herself and her daughter from this monster’s abusive clutches forever.
Just when you think that poor family couldn’t possibly have anything else happen… The next thing comes along and then the next, and the next… Glad that this poor little girl has a law named after her that will hopefully help other families down the line… I don’t even begin to understand how somebody could steal a little baby girls, ashes, and other memories what a horrible person
I can't believe how much this family has been put through.
Little kids are so sweet and innocent. I can never fathom these crimes and the disgusting monsters that commit them. Unbelievable.
It's always gonna be "a safe, quiet place" until something truly horrific happens.
Keep your guard up people, always.
As a 9-year-old in Ipswich at the time, I noticed how everyone was super concerned about their home security and everyman was suspected of this crime.
What an amazing channel, glad I found it.
This was very good reporting. This poor family.
Saturday morning is awesome 👏 now. Thanks 🙏 Casefile 😊
You told this with great respect, thank you. Terrible case. 😢
What a heartbreaking case.
Our stepfather viciously abused us 4 kids. Every type of abuse you can imagine. This took place from 1977-1982. He served only 7 year! He got out early due to "good" behavior. The law protects criminals. I myself have zero respect for the law.
Much healing your way ❤ my father was the same way and despite going to the police, he was never prosecuted. They allow this to continue and it's so so sad
I'm always appalled, when it's ruled that juries aren't allowed to hear of similar abuses, that the accused has committed.
Everyone is. Everyone except our self-appointed betters who have been brainwashed in law school to value their sacred rules over actual justice. I'm sure every judge knows that if the general population was able to vote on the laws that wouldn't be the case. The "justice" system is fundamentally undemocratic, always has been.
Yep. It's not right.
It's sucks but is completely irrelevant to the current charges they are facing. If a jury hears they did something similar in the past more than likely they will rubber stamp a guilty verdict. Let me give you an example. A guy has just gotten out of prison for carjacking a woman at knife point. A similar crime happens and the police know this guy with a prior of doing the exact thing and with a vague resemblance to the description of the perpetrator lives 2 blocks from the crime. He was in bed so has no alibi. So the police arrest him. There is no real evidence. Now when he goes to trial do you think he will be found not guilty or guilty if the jury hears about his prior conviction? Whether he actually committed the crime is irrelevant. He needs to be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and his prior will surely poison the jury. That's why priors are not admissable during trials. They are however admissable during the sentencing phase and I would say that after a jury debates someone's guilt and then find out he has done it before they tend to recommend very harsh sentences. Jury members that originally questioned the person's guilty tend to lead the way to pushing for the max sentence.
@@robertschumann7737 I do agree 100% that actual evidence of the crime is needed, not simply 'no alibi' & it's something this person might have done.
You're appealed when the jury can't hear about hear say from an ex wife? Something she didn't report at the time, when there would've been proof.
Basing my opinion on Casefile's presentation, I tend to believe he did do it, and I think changing the law was absolutely the right thing to do - and long overdue! Double jeopardy disregarding new and compelling evidence is absurd. However, I do NOT think that he was proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt, and thus the acquittals were legally sound.
It sucks but I'm inclined to agree with you.
Perfect timing Casefile as always thanku ❤
This was truly dreadful to hear. The poor baby
I so remember this case because I lived in Brisbane at the time. I also had a young daughter and was haunted by Deidre for years. Poor love.
With the DNA technology today this case should be reopened & solved.
the evidence has been lost or destroyed in the years since.
Due to inept policing in QLD, evidence was lost. Qld police force from at least the 70's to the 90's was heavily corrupted. Obviously from info in this particular podcast and others murders in the state, Qld police struggled to solve a case without brute force, doggy confessions and heresay evidence. Nine yrs had past before Carroll was a suspect. A suspect based on no evidence whatsoever.
I had forgotten this case in the ensuing years but as soon as I heard toilet block roof it all came back.
We lived in a country town in the Far North and in summer the doors and windows were left open at night with only the screens shut. This tragedy changed that and we went into debt buying one of those clunky first generation evaporative coolers to keep the children cool and my husband drilled holes in the window frames into which we could insert removable nails/bolts to prevent an open window being opened any further for anyone to enter.
I remember this case so well - the discovery of Diedre's body shocked and appalled Brisbane and Ipswich. Both cities were often equated with large country towns at that time. The disgusting way Diedre was disposed of was so shocking I don't think anyone has forgotten the case - along with all the problems with the "investigation".
Hadn’t this lady lost enough. For someone to steal Deirdre’s ashes and keepsakes is absolutely disgusting. What sleazebag would do that. My god she has suffered enough, more than enough. Poor heartbroken family. The marriage failed because of some disgusting person murdering this sweet little baby. Unbelievable.
Very hard listening, but the greatest, most necessary Casefile ever.
Saturday night sorted... Brilliant reporting thank you as always... Especially such a sickening dark subject.. classily managed... My heart aches for little Dee Dee and those who loved the little girl 💔💔💔
Your voice is soothing. Just hanging out here in Hiram, Ga
Oh! The poor Kennedy's!
This was really really sick.
Rip baby girl Deidre.
Perhaps an unpopular opinion these days, but I staunchly believe that double-jeopardy is an important legal concept in liberal societies to maintain. However, the law could be modified much like the UK did with success. Essentially, the prosecution could retry a suspect if there was NEW and COMPELLING evidence brought forth. DNA is one way that justice has been achieved for families without destroying an important protection for suspects who, without the double-jeopardy protection, could be tried over and over again until an over-zealous prosecution gets the results it wants.
Both of those monsters should have been locked up for SAing babies. This case is definitely disgusting. I believe he is guilty AF.
RIP Deidre. 😢💔
Spent all night unable to sleep, listening to old casefile episodes (Carly Ryan and Renae Marsden were particularly impactful). Perfect way to get on with my day having a new one to listen to! Happy weekend!
That one made me so sick
There is a very deep dark hole in hell for people like this man who has done unspeakable things to an innocent little baby. I hope he rots in that deep dark hole for all eternity.
The evidence presented did NOT show his guilt. No prints and the bite marks were so highly disputed that they can’t be relied on. They were looked at the from the wrong angle?? WTF!?The evidence hadn’t been kept safe and was contaminated. The jail informant wasn’t even verified before allowed to testify. The other witnesses of past relationships were unreliable and inflammatory. He also had an alibi that the police could not disprove. They were grasping at straws through the entire investigation. They had tunnel vision and did not do their jobs completely. Thankfully he was set free upon appeal. The real killer is probably still out there
The fact two convictions were overturned prove that the cases were junk. I'm all for hanging baby killers. The fact military records show he wasn't there, bite marks experts aren't even allowed in court rooms anymore, etc. If he did this .. the police and prosecution are to blame for no conviction. Sad all around.
@@lance5015 Ipswich police at the time consisted mainly of stand-over men, no investigators
I disagree, but then the investigation was rubbish.
That's the worst part...if Carroll didn't do it, someone else did who was never even looked at never mind brought to justice. Frightening.
Yeah but it has to work both ways a person wrongfully committed should be able to have a retrial if new evidence is found
How does someone BITE A *BABY* 🤯🤢🤮
We don’t have “double jeopardy” law here in the UK..not since 2006 I think ..
Most people know what an urn is. This was stolen on purpose. I know the commentator say otherwise but I think otherwise. This person or persons is really low.
My thoughts exactly... I really hope they tested for foreign fingerprints at the scene.
Heartbreaking
jfc that lady is cursed with the worst luck. how's someone gonna steal a dead kid's ashes
Nothing better...it's peeing down with rain I'm snuggled in bed and listening to my all time favourite Casefile....xxx
nothing better than taking a fat dump on the toilet and listening to my all time favorite casefile
His request to take a polygraph test during his media interview makes complete sense because he's a narcissist and narcissists can always pass polygraph tests which is why they should be banned from use in law enforcements. They've caused far more harm than good and aren't consistent with we now know about human psychology. The people you would want them to work on the most are the people they have no effect on. They are a joke.
Not true ,.Chris watts is a narcissist and he failed miserably
polygraph tests are rubbish, they only test nervousness. just because you're nervous doesn't mean you're lying and vice versa
He could also be innocent
Carroll should never been charged with the crime. From the evidence presented in this podcast, Carroll should never been put before a court. Thank God for the appeals court and high court of Au.
I am only 10 minutes in, and it is too upsetting. I will pass.
This one is absolutely horrific and haunting. Stay well ❤
This bloody Double Jeopardy law should have been overturned 200 years ago. It's been a nightmare for every victim's family for way too long!
R.I.P. Deidre
I don't usually pay much attention to ads but since you asked so nicely I did. I had never heard of deep sea mining before - how bloody awful.
Carol was taken to court on very very flimsy evidence. Bite marks were at one time considered ineffective to be considered evidence due to the lack of proper scientific knowledge.
This case is so tragic and heartbreaking. I do remember following the case and everyone was horrified at what had happened to this sweet innocent baby.
i hope Carroll meets with a stranger in a dark alley one of these nights.
I'm going to say it. Any bets it was Caroll who broke into Faye's home and stole Deidre's keepsakes?
Could be.
Saturday morning happiness 😊
Do Australian appeals courts ever agree that someone was legally convicted of anything ?? 🤦♂️
…AndThey stole ashes?? 🤦♂️
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This is why I grew up believing little kids shouldn't sleep alone. I have one adult child and we coslept (though of course she never knew any of this.)
I was born in 1974. Regional QLD, , about 4 hours north of Ipswich. A sleeping child (angel) taken and left on the roof of toilets in a (forgive me) barren park and a very droll grey amenities block right up along the main drag in and out of Ipswich. I have gone by that very place several times since.
But yeah nah. I wouldn't call it a hangup. Just a clear deciding moment when I was a little kid myself. I can't bring myself to speak on the crime. That is for her family. I am so sorry.
Edit: I'm only a few moments in. I'm a bit triggered. This is in my QLD dna. Thank you for covering this case. I will message my child and keep on.
Mine is in my bed as we speak..she's four and I'm a single mum..feel alot safer that way
@@ishtarbabylon4869 yeah. And they are so lovely when they're asleep they really are. Good luck with everything. Mine is 24 and I just think she's the bees knees. It wasn't easy when she was little. I enjoy her as an adult. I adore teenagers. My go to: I used to be cool you know. They roll eyes. The world is as it should be - ish. ❤️
My husband would lock me out of the room while he changed our baby daughters diaper ONE time!! I'd be gone. If there was inner thigh bruising or bite marks I'd be at the cop shop in a New York minute!
the dentist ad was a nice touch 🦷
Thanks for the warning.
So many ads!! Unbelievable
Yeah but it "supports Casefile in continuing to deliver quality content" so absolutely worth it ❤
It's terribly tragic. I don't know what i would have voted as a juror in each trial...
Poor little defenseless Deidre. 17 months old.
Terrible human monster who could do such brutal things to a child.
I honestly wonder what this woman did to deserve everything she’s been through. It’s amazing that through everything she managed to persevere and get the law passed.
Just because something happens to someone doesn't mean they deserve it.
deserve? wrong wording….
One of the more depressing episodes.
Youu are like MrBallen with scary claws, loved this vid going to look into this case!
This was once a great program. There are so many ads now, the broadcast is unlistenable.
It's never been customary for me to leave doors or windows unlocked.
No person with common sense would not lock their doors and windows...no matter what year.
too many ads
Yeah but it "supports Casefile in continuing to deliver quality content" so absolutely worth it ❤
I have no doubt Carrol is the murderer. The justice system is so weak sometimes and my heart goes out to the Kennedys. RIP to poor little Deidre. 😢
I completely agree with the comments I'm seeing here But feel that there is more that should be considered.
The rule of double jeopardy, in the U. S. A., is a safeguard against convicting innocent people. If a person is found NOT guilty they may not be charged with the same crime again. But if a person found guilty has their conviction overturned on appeal it is considered about the same as a mistrial, they can and should be retried.
The hope is that the investigators, and prosecution will get it right the first time, and not file charges until they have the proper evidence to PROVE their case.
I suggest that in Australia they reinstate the double jeopardy law in a revamped form to only include overturned GUILTY verdicts.
It is better 100 guilty Persons should escape than that one innocent Person should suffer- Benjamin Franklin, founding father of the United States, {and my personal hero}
Wow 👏👏👏🇬🇧
So you get monetized by TH-cam and then additionally for the ads you play in the videos?
Where was the murder suspect when the robbery was committed?? 🤔
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I'm burned out on unsolved murders.
Believing in trhe best of people is defini8tely the way to go. I wouldn't live any other way. "Wilful destruction of Military equipment"? Isn't that a good thing. They have too many weapons in the first place.,
no doubt Carol did it but what are the odds their was an uncle that fit the description an was guilty of biting a 3 yr old
The American adds! As if we don’t get enough American accents. I have assumed, wrongly, it would seem, that an Australian man’s voice indicates an Australian show…ughhhh. Any way always very much look forward to my Sundays Casefile. have listened to them all.
In the united states we jave double jeopardy but it okny applies on acquitals. No way wold a case be thrown out on double jeopardy on an appeal..they send it back for retrial
He probably should have been held on the first conviction, but that second trial on perjury was ridiculous.
20:02 So, deidre's father was ok with hanging out with his perverted cousin? And letting him hang with his kids?
Umm…so the fathers cousin was convicted of biting a 3 year old on the vagina and the family still hangs out with him???? He would be immediately banished from my life 😡
AND STOP DESCRIBING womens UNDERWEAR AS PANTIES! It’s sick and perverted! You wouldn’t describe men’s underwear as panties!
What should he call them, boxers or briefs?? Weirdo
@@donarae7505 underpants, undergarments, do they call men’s underpants “panties” no they don’t, you’re the weirdo. Do you get off on hearing the word panties? Dick!
@@donarae7505 women's underwear. The answer is in the comment
Every crime channel, for some reason, describes them as panties. I agree that it sounds funky.
@@siennaskyy0539 it annoys me so much, it sexualises them and they don’t call them that for boys or men. They’re just underpants!
wish I could get avocados here in Australia for 79 cents! Instead of 3 bucks each.
This is hardly the time and place to discuss prices of fruits, no matter how delicious they are..
.. wait .. 3 bucks each? That's criminal and I stand corrected!
You talk way too slow. I always have to speed you up so you’re missing out on full viewing time.
Only thing Peter Dutton has ever said that I agree with.
Also idk about the 70’s. But Ipswich is ghetto.
re Peter Dutton...right?! lol
One of those episodes that has me wondering if Australia has the death penalty within the first 5 minutes 😅
unfortunately not
The theft of her ashes really got to me 😢. It is so sad to me the Australia of my youth is lost forever to mass jon EU immigration 😢 The youth of oz today sadly will never know what was list
Totally agree!
No immigrants were involved in this case. I’m sure the youth of oz will be happy if there are fewer racists like you roaming around in the future.
Demons walk the Earth...
Always have.
@tobimaree seems they're getting more desperate now. Maybe they know time is running short...
Deidre is pronounced "dee-drah." 😭 I cannot listen to this.
That’s not how her mother pronounces it. She was interviewed on 60mins.
Deidre's Law is an abomination
Evil
It's funny how everyone gets mad at the accused and everybody except for the prosecutors and police who botched the case in the first place
Because as far as we know, a cop or prosecutor did not kill the baby. They go in to clean up and get justice. Australians blame the criminal/s who do the act. It's common sense.
New name: noncefile because every episode involves crimes against children and you cant seem to stop.
I'm sorry but anybody looking to change Double Jeopardy laws because they don't like the outcome even if it was wrong is a damn moron letting their emotions Cloud their better judgment
How so? With DNA advancements, it's never made more sense. There had to be a compelling event like DNA. It's not a game-- you shouldn't get away with a crime forever just "cause"
So sad they never actually punished Carole…karma always shows her face
Shows her face? More like karma shows her ass lol. More like karma shows that she's a bullshit concept cooked up by the wishful thinking of human sentimentality, err I mean "spirituality." Cases like this are proof that anyone who says platitudes like "everything happens for a reason" and "this world was designed intelligently by a higher power" is projecting their wishes onto reality. The world is a clusterfuck of dumb, blind forces with no real intention for good or ill, sometimes good things happen and sometimes babyfuckers win. We tell ourselves comforting lies cause the truth is too depressing for most people to live with.
Karma doesn't exist. And the police never were able to prove his guilt. Not at all. And now in Australia the government can just prosecute you until it gets a conviction. Great going 👏
@@SpicyTexan64 The premise of the second trial was a farce
Ok bubs in bed time for this Mama to unwind
Hug them tighter in the morning!