Case 203: Bob Chappell
Added 2022-03-12 09:16:57 +0000 UTCOn January 26 2009, defacto couple Bob Chappell and Sue Neill-Fraser spent the public holiday working on their yacht, The Four Winds, in Tasmania’s Sandy Bay. After finding yet another issue, Bob decided to stay on board overnight to continue working on the repairs. The following morning, Sue received an alarming phone call from the police - The Four Winds was sinking and Bob was nowhere to be found.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Jessica Forsayeth - research
Elsha McGill - writing
Milly Raso - creative direction
Mike Migas - production, music
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - music
Comments
Amazing episode. Frustrating conclusion! I think Sue is guilty but don’t think there was enough evidence to prove it.
Paul T
2022-03-21 11:03:52 +0000 UTCAn almost 2 hour episode! Hell yes!
Christopher Lankford
2022-03-19 18:12:39 +0000 UTCWow!! Well written!! Do I think Sue is guilty, absolutely I do. Beyond a reasonable doubt, I do not. Casey, how do you make swearing sound so hot 😂
Sarah X
2022-03-16 03:47:51 +0000 UTCW th a
Anabel Williams
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Anabel Williams
2022-03-15 06:46:38 +0000 UTCI heard this case on another podcast but this was a far more detailed look at it. Sue isn't guilty imo but she is in jail because of her lies and suspicious activity. The police botched the investigation. Vass is seriously one of the most bizarre 'witnesses' in a case ever. A real mess of a story and the worst part is I honestly don't think the truth will ever come out. RIP Bob.
Charles Comiskey
2022-03-14 21:09:49 +0000 UTCVass is the most infuriating part of this case. I understand she was a scared teen at the time but for Pete's sake you're an adult now. I wouldn't be able to live with myself knowing that I hold the key to someone else's freedom, but simply refuse to give it up
Kim L.
2022-03-14 15:28:34 +0000 UTCThere was a frickin dinner plate sized of DNA juice on the boat. They knew who’s DNA it was. That fact trumps any changing story an old lady weaves. It’s cases like this and so many others covered by CF that show incompetence or outright corruption of police forces around the world.
John M
2022-03-14 09:16:08 +0000 UTCThank you Casefile. Loved it ❤️
sharnita singh
2022-03-14 08:46:59 +0000 UTCWhat an intriguing case, great job covering it Casefile team! I had a hard time deciding if I believed Sue to be guilty or not. On one hand she acted very suspiciously by changing her story multiple times, lying about innocuous details like the jacket not belonging to her, etc. On the other hand I don’t think I could’ve voted guilty if I were on the jury because so much seemed to be based on circumstantial evidence, like Sue allegedly making a comment about killing her brother a decade earlier as well as her and Bob allegedly having martial issues. Furthermore, I don’t believe the police investigated all the evidence thoroughly. The fact that DNA belonging to another person on board wasn’t treated with more suspicion, the witness who saw a man leaving in the dinghy, the hair evidence, the odd comment allegedly made by Lisa & more. Needless to say even if Sue is guilty the police botched the investigation by just honing in on her without investigating other leads more thoroughly. Perhaps they could’ve built a stronger case that proved her guilt but they got a conviction that’s been upheld all this time so I don’t think they care much.
Monica
2022-03-13 14:03:27 +0000 UTCHi Casefile, Just wondering what you make of Tom Voight's assessment of your Zodiac Podcast? https://tinyurl.com/Tom-Voight-on-Casefile
Bob Trenwith
2022-03-13 08:57:54 +0000 UTCI was living in the area when this happened! Casefile have done an amazing job
RubySpook
2022-03-13 05:08:32 +0000 UTCWow a real whodunnit! Great storytelling. Although I didn’t at first, I do believe Sue is innocent. Sad case, RIP Bob.
Natalie Jaramillo
2022-03-13 02:31:24 +0000 UTCAnd he's back!! ... 2,15,2 comments to date.. Great episode Casey n Co. Great work as always xoxo
Candice Williams
2022-03-13 01:04:01 +0000 UTCReally enjoyed this episode. One of the best yet!
Erica Colliss
2022-03-13 00:31:46 +0000 UTCA rare case I had never heard of! Still don’t know what to make of it. Vass’ DNA on the boat is the most troubling aspect of this case. 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️ RIP, Bob, you didn’t deserve this.
Laura Friedrich
2022-03-12 23:31:03 +0000 UTCIt can't be double jeopardy. That entire premise of the movie was wrong.
Bob Trenwith
2022-03-12 21:53:00 +0000 UTCI've always believed Sue to be innocent.
Kath Tee
2022-03-12 21:10:03 +0000 UTCI don’t think that Sue is guilty and yes she told many lies, but because she knew that they were going to put the blame on her. The police messed up big time! Just my opinion tho maybe I could be wrong. Just imagine if this case turns out as double jeopardy
Christilee
2022-03-12 18:44:05 +0000 UTCHoly cow, the twists and turns!!
K. Smith
2022-03-12 17:05:21 +0000 UTCAhahaha🤣
Taryn-Lee Biggar
2022-03-12 13:36:26 +0000 UTCWhat a cracker!
Taryn-Lee Biggar
2022-03-12 13:35:30 +0000 UTCI wonder if Ashley Judd will star in the movie.
Bob Trenwith
2022-03-12 13:11:11 +0000 UTCGreat episode.
SalBee
2022-03-12 12:42:08 +0000 UTC1:51h Amazing 😃
David Rogosaroff
2022-03-12 09:19:56 +0000 UTCBEST RELEASE YET!!! this one is so close to home and ive been waiting for soemthing as good as this!!! THANK YOU CASEFILE!!!
misery
2022-03-12 09:18:58 +0000 UTC
