'The police were feeding information to the press': The Australian mother wrongly convicted of murder

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

Upset

To warn (someone)

To accuse (someone of (doing) something)

To turn (something/ someone) into (something/ someone)

A threat

Key

To gain (something)

To be willing (to do something)

To spit

To break down

Cautious

Despite the fact that

To lead (to something)

To release (something/ someone)

To leak

Dreadful

To bury (something/ someone)

To admit

By chance

The case was based largely on circumstantial evidence, with no body ever having been found.

To be torn apart

In the aftermath (of something)

Wary

Onslaught

To cop it

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1.       What happened on 17 August 1980?

2.       How did the media and the public react, and why?

3.       What did Lindy say about her experience with the media?

4.       How much time did Lindy spend in prison, and why was she released?

5.       What has happened since Lindy left prison?

6.       Do you think it’s possible to tell if someone is innocent or guilty by looking at their demeanour?

7.       Do you think Lindy was wrong to ever speak to the media and to write a book?

8.       Why do you think people thought Lindy’s religious background was relevant?

9.       Do you know of any similar crime stories?

10.     Do you think the media can ruin someone’s life?

11.     Do you think the media treats people unfairly?

12.     Do you enjoy watching detective series and movies?

13.     Do you have dangerous animals in your native country?

14.     Do you like camping?

15.     Would you like to move to Australia?