Episode 52. AUSTRALIAN ARMY: Murder of Renee Kuch & Corey Croft
Episode 52: AUSTRALIAN ARMY: Murder of Renee Kuch & Corey Croft
This episode takes place in Upper Coomera, Queensland, Australia. In January 2015, a 5-year old boy woke up and discovered his mother and father dead. The victims were 39-year old Renee Kuch and 43-year old Corey Croft. Renee’s ex-husband, Australian Army Sergeant Christopher Carter was quickly arrested and charged with their murder. But he had a tale to tell.
Join me, as I discuss my first Australian Army case.
Renee Kuch & Corey Croft.
Image from 9 News.
Renee Kuch holding her youngest son after his birth. This is the same little boy who would find her murdered – 5 years later.
Image from 9 News.
A young Christopher Carter.
Image by Mirror UK.
Christopher Carter in 2017, after he walked out of the courtroom after being fully acquitted of a double murder.
Image by ABC Australia.
The 5-year old little boy sits in front of his house in a blue forensic suit after discovering his mom and dad dead.
Image by Courier Mail.
The House – scene of the double murder of Renee Kuch & Corey Croft.
Image by ABC Australia.
Episode 52 Resources:
- MacKenzie Ravn, Gold Coast Bulletin, “Soldier Christopher Robert Carter is Behind Bars Charged with a Double Murder in Upper Coomera But the Investigation is Far From Over,” January 23, 2015.
- Jack Houghton, Gold Coast Bulletin, “Boy, 5, Alone with Murdered Upper Coomera Parents for Almost 24 Hours Before Being Found,” January 22, 2015.
- Alexnadra Patrikios, Brisbane Times, “Ex-Soldier Not Guilty of Queensland Double Murder,” November 16, 2017.
- Andrew Koubaridis, “Scared Boy’s Plea After Parents Slain: ‘Why didn’t someone come and help me?” November 20, 2017.
- Rachel Bishop, Mirror UK, “Haunting Image of 5-year old Boy Being Comforted by Detective…” November 18, 2017.
- Same Duncan, Daily Mail, “How Can It Be Self-Defence?” December 7, 2017.
- https://www.9news.com.au/national/christopher-carter-not-guilty-verdict-shocks-renee-kuch-s-mother/81f35ec9-4f2b-4149-be27-fd78ddf5a99b
- Ellie Sibson, ABC Australia, “Ex-Soldier Christopher Carter Found Not Guilty Over Stabbing Deaths of Ex-Wife and Her Partner,” November 16, 2017.
- Ellie Sibson, ABC Australia, “Soldier Pleads Not Guilty After Killing Ex-Wife And Her Partner with Their 5yo Child At Home,” November 5, 2017.