You can't turn your head without seeing an Erin Patterson story. Why did this tragedy grip the public in ways no other contemporary case has? A criminologist explains.
6 December 2025
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Dr Xanthé Mallett is a criminologist (CQUniversity), author, television presenter, and social commentator.
Xanthé specialises in re-investigating cold cases, often through the use of the mass media to generate leads, as well as gendered violence.
She also regularly contributes to news stories and is an active member of the community, supporting charity and community-based projects.
You can't turn your head without seeing an Erin Patterson story. Why did this tragedy grip the public in ways no other contemporary case has? A criminologist explains.
