Black Hands: A Family Mass Murder Mrs Bain, the Diary and the Devil
By any standard, this family was unusual, even bizarre. Mother Margaret Bain's complicated spiritual life and beliefs meant the family was constantly encouraged to put Satan behind them. She practised self hypnosis, meditation and channelling. Their life in Papua New Guinea helped to concentrate the family's oddness. How did it influence the slaughter?
A 10-part series about the Bain family murders.
Primary Title
- Black Hands: A Family Mass Murder
Episode Title
- Mrs Bain, the Diary and the Devil
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 23 July 2017
Duration
- 42:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Media Services
Broadcaster
- The University of Auckland Libraries and Learning Services
Programme Description
- A 10-part series about the Bain family murders.
Episode Description
- By any standard, this family was unusual, even bizarre. Mother Margaret Bain's complicated spiritual life and beliefs meant the family was constantly encouraged to put Satan behind them. She practised self hypnosis, meditation and channelling. Their life in Papua New Guinea helped to concentrate the family's oddness. How did it influence the slaughter?
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Crime
- Documentary
Hosts
- Martin Van Beynen (Presenter)
Contributors
- Dave Dunlay (Producer)
- Martin Van Beynen (Researcher)
- Tandem Studios (Production Unit)
- Stuff (Production Unit)