The Matriarch (Paperback) by Adrian Tame Kathy Pettingill Biography

Description: Adrian Tame - The Matriarch: The Kathy Pettingill Story (PB, 1st ed. 1996) ; 290p.Synopsis - Kathy Pettingill is a name that's both respected and feared, not only by Australia's criminal underworld, but by many in the Victorian police force. As the matriarch at the head of the most notorious and violent family of habitual offenders in Australian criminal history, her life has revolved around murder, drugs, prison, prostitution and bent coppers-and the intrigue and horror that surround such crimes.Her eldest son Dennis Allen was a mass murderer and a $70,000-a-week drug dealer who dismembered a Hell's Angel with a chainsaw. Two younger sons were acquitted of the Walsh Street murders, the cold-blooded assassination of two police officers which changed forever the face of crime in Melbourne. One of the two, Victor, was gunned down himself in the street 14 years later, becoming the third son Kathy has buried.In this authorised book Kathy Pettingill reveals the chilling truth behind many of the myths and legends that surround her family, including her experiences in the blood-spattered charnel house at the centre of Dennis's empire of drugs and violence. But The Matriarch is no plea for pity-gritty, forthright and deeply disturbing, like its subject this story pulls no punches.. Paperback pre-owned book in very good condition, includes article on Kath Pettingill. Please refer to photo's for condition and read the decription. ------------Hi, i'm an Aussie book seller specialising in sourcing high quality pre-loved, new books and DVDs. We are adding books and DVDs daily to our store, so do tag us in your store favorites to keep track of our listed collections :-) Some details regarding shipping - DOMESTIC (within Australia) - Domestic shipping sent via Australia Post. - We provide a combination of Free and/or Calculated standard postage costs (dependent upon items) anywhere in Australia for items under 5kg ; - Larger bulkier and books and Book bundles will have postage costs listed ; - If you would like Express Post, please make contact and we can arrange it. INTERNATIONAL (Includes NZ, US & UK)International shipping sent via Australia Post. - Standard Flat Rate International Shipping costs calculated upon checkout ; - If you would like Express Post, please make contact and we can arrange it. - Import duties, taxes, and charges aren?t included in the item price or postage cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. - We are happy to combine orders to save on postage costs. Pls ensure you use add to 'shopping cart' feature to ensure all orders are on a single invoice, to ensure combined postage costs are calculated accurately. - Shipped in 1 day of payment clearnace - All purchases are mailed in Australia Post padded mailers and/or Australia Post boxes for maximum protection - We offer 30 days return policy. Buyer will be responsible for return postage costs. Pls feel free to contact me if you have any questions :-)Miss Holley Emma's Book Room XoXo

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