Sleeper

June 13, 1972

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Homicide - S9 - E21

A series of brutal attacks on young women becomes a grim case when one of the girls is murdered. Since the method of attack in each case is similar, police believe the same man is responsible - until the attacks continue after they have caught the offender.

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Homicide: Season 9 - 43 Episode s

9x1 - I Love You Primrose Taylor
February 1, 1972
An attractive policewoman, Primrose Taylor, assisting the Homicide squad with office work, nearly becomes a murder victim when detectives search for the killer of an air hostess - and all they have to go on is anonymous telephone calls.
9x2 - Maybe She'll Come Tomorrow
February 8, 1972
Homicide detectives face a baffling case when a murder is committed at a drive-in movie. The butts of two tickets provide them with a clue and a major suspect.
9x3 - The Wife
February 15, 1972
Investigations by the Homicide squad into the sudden death of Margaret Fleming's husband reveal a family scandal.
9x4 - Everything in the Garden Isn't...
February 22, 1972
When Bernard Coleman, manager of a pipe factory, is robbed and murdered, the main suspect is Mick Ryan, an ex-criminal employed as a cleaner at the factory.
9x5 - Too Clever by Half
February 29, 1972
A look through the rear window of their car makes a grisly start to a day for Margaret and Richard Evans when they discover a man's body lying in the gutter. Three possible suspects are questioned by the Homicide squad.
9x6 - The Hex
March 7, 1972
When the Watson home is broken into, both Helen and her husband Michael are chloroformed. Helen dies, setting off a chain of events which results in another death and a shooting.
9x7 - Motive
March 14, 1972
John Mason, a wealthy businessman, is brutally bashed to death. Detectives find a lead to his murder with the discovery of two wills - and a great deal of animosity among the relatives.
9x8 - From the Top
March 20, 1972
Insp. Fox sees two men fighting on a roof top while out dining, one man falls to his death. The other man is arrested and Fox is the main witness at the trial, but the defence's case puts Fox's credibility into question.
9x9 - Mad Dog
March 21, 1972
Sister Cameron is shocked when a man's body is blatantly dumped in front of her at the hospital. A doctor later tells detectives that he witnessed two men driving away wearing boiler suits.
9x10 - Death Turns On
March 28, 1972
Tragedy hits a caravan park when John and Elaine Harvey, asleep in their caravan, are asphyxiated by gas. Detectives are confronted with a number of possible suspects, until a surprise turn of events reveals the truth.
9x11 - Widow Maker
April 4, 1972
Two Fisheries Inspectors disappear near a small coastal town, and one body is found later. His death looks accidental but the local police Sergeant calls in Homicide when he becomes aware of the peculiar attitude shown by the fishermen.
9x12 - Nothing Ever Happens Round Here
April 11, 1972
Ernie Clarke's wife, mother and daughter are found murdered by an axe in their home, and Ernie is critically injured. Ernie's ex-crim brother is a suspect, but the case's solution hinges on whether Ernie will recover to answer questions.
9x13 - The Hermit
April 18, 1972
When 20-year-old Cindy Scott is found murdered in the country, the main suspect is a hermit, Dudley Roberts, living in a nearby shack. When he confesses, police doubt his guilt due to questionable details in his statement.
9x14 - A Ticket to the Grave
April 25, 1972
When a Ballarat bus pulls into the Melbourne terminus, Alfred Dickens' body is found slumped on the back seat. Police are left with two methods of identifying the murderer. His grand-daughter's disappearance complicates the investigation.
9x15 - Grains of Sand
May 2, 1972
Eight year old Barry Neal is kidnapped, and callous attempts are made to extort money for his return. Sen. Det. Patterson, against his own training and judgement, becomes personally involved in the distress of the parents. The boy is later found murdered, and when Patterson catches up with the killer he nearly drowns him as they fight on the beach. Patterson later resigns from the Homicide squad.
9x16 - The Girl Who Wanted to Go Home
May 9, 1972
Sen. Det. Delaney, transferred from the Crime Car Squad, finds his first Homicide case a gruelling challenge: investigating the brutal murder of a young woman, Rhonda Edwards, who is found strangled in a park.
9x17 - Why Lenny?
May 16, 1972
Small time criminal, Lenny Clark, is killed at the scene of a safe breaking, and police find the victim's wife and his friends unconvinced that Lenny had anything to do with the job.
9x18 - The Floater
May 23, 1972
Am off-duty policeman is brutally attacked when he comes to the assistance of a pay clerk during a daring daytime robbery.
9x19 - The Crisis
May 30, 1972
A blast from a shotgun greets Carol Connor and Shirley Cross as they leave a kitchen tea party. Detectives are anxious to question a former boyfriend known to have threatened one of the girls. Sen. Det. Delaney voices his unhappiness about the deaths and sorrow he now has contact with - he finds this new aspect of police work pessimistic and gruesome, and considers resigning from the squad.
9x20 - There Are More Things in Heaven and Earth...
June 6, 1972
Tony Williams meets a violent death when he is killed by a spear gun as he swims with a friend. His death looks accidental, but police suspect foul play, and discover that he was involved in a blackmail racket.
9x21 - Sleeper
June 13, 1972
A series of brutal attacks on young women becomes a grim case when one of the girls is murdered. Since the method of attack in each case is similar, police believe the same man is responsible - until the attacks continue after they have caught the offender.
9x22 - Cat's Paw
June 20, 1972
When a wealthy businessman is found murdered, detectives investigate the activities of his girlfriend, his step-brother and an infatuated young man. An eccentric yoga teacher, Loretta Lorne, aids the detectives in their investigations.
9x23 - Shoot to Kill
June 27, 1972
An armoured car robbery on a country road and the shooting of the criminals involved opens a puzzling case when one of the security guards accuses his partner of deliberately murdering them.
9x24 - Anti-Gravity
June 27, 1972
The routine investigations into a minor car accident develop into the search for the murderer of a married woman. Police suspect the woman's husband could have been involved. Sgt. Mackay's girlfriend Joy Bower takes a job in Brisbane after refusing his marriage proposal.
9x25 - An Early Morning Dip
July 4, 1972
Health fanatic Joe Mason's body is found by a friend at the bottom of a public pool after an early morning swim.
9x26 - Time to Kill
July 11, 1972
Detectives find themselves investigating two crimes instead of one when a young man is found bashed to death in the country.
9x27 - One Against the World
July 18, 1972
Help comes from an unexpected quarter for a vicious criminal on the run, and the detectives' task is made doubly difficult.
9x28 - Anniversary
July 25, 1972
Two bystanders see a man shot and fall to the ground. But when detectives arrive there is no sign of a body.
9x29 - Twigs and Twine
August 1, 1972
The parents of a missing boy enlist the aid of a clairvoyant and bring about an unexpected chain of events.
9x30 - Old Hercules
August 8, 1972
The wife of a health fanatic disappears and there is strong evidence to suggest that she has been murdered. Intensive investigation brings to light a number of neighbourhood activities.
9x31 - Second Time Lucky
August 15, 1972
In their search for the killer of a prostitute, detectives meet up with a wealthy businessman, an overbearing landlord and a henpecked husband whose nagging wife sends him into the sleazy world of prostitution.
9x32 - Head Start
August 22, 1972
The murder of a small time gambler leads the Homicide detectives to the organizers of a two-up game and their unimpressive standover man.
9x33 - Victim of Fear
August 29, 1972
A young boy is murdered in a public reserve, but police get little assistance from the angered community. Later Suzie Harris is attacked in the park and immediately runs to her boyfriend, but it turns out he has something to hide.
9x34 - One Inch to Murder
September 5, 1972
William Phillips is a neurotic old man irritated by young people and their lack of respect for older people. Soon he is being deliberately antagonized and this leads to violence.
9x35 - Little Big Girl
September 12, 1972
A drunken husband and wife are slashed to death by a samurai sword. Two ardent educationalists, a retarded girl, and an odd job man are questioned by detectives.
9x36 - Disengagement
September 19, 1972
An elderly woman is found in her home shot and left for dead. The shooting takes place within hours of an unregistered pistol being stolen from the office of a suburban accountant.
9x37 - Cost of Success
September 26, 1972
When a rich widow is bashed to death at her home, the Homicide team meets up with a nosy neighbour, a cheap criminal, a con-man, and a career prostitute.
9x38 - The Street of Fear
October 3, 1972
On release from prison, Arnold Stone sets out to avenge himself, and the once proud Carlisle family is subjected to a campaign of terror which results in the unexpected truth being revealed.
9x39 - I Couldn't Sleep... I Couldn't Sleep at All
October 10, 1972
Homicide detectives are called to the scene of a brutal murder and find many clues, but they strongly suspect a frame-up.
9x40 - R.I.P.
October 17, 1972
A middle aged invalid is discovered dead in her bedroom and Homicide detectives find themselves on the trail of a demented killer. Widow Mrs. Anstey befriends a mild mannered man, Albert Fisher, in a cemetery, who is actually the embittered killer whose motives are complicated by his belief that his actions are mercy killings. Fisher's daughter Marjorie gradually realizes the situation and begins to fear for her own life.
9x41 - Change of Heart
October 24, 1972
When a man is shot and his daughter kidnapped, investigations lead the Homicide team to people in the fashion industry.
9x42 - The Rape of Lennie Walker
October 31, 1972
Homicide detectives are involved in a painstaking search for a pervert who molests and murders young girls. It takes eight months to bring a man to trial, but is he the right man, and if so, is he responsible for his actions?
9x43 - Warcry
November 7, 1972
A Salvation Army person is shot dead during a street meeting, and police suspect the killer may have gotten the wrong man. Patrick Allenby, whom another Salvo was to testify against, is found to be in the clear, until another Salvo is shot.

9x1 - I Love You Primrose Taylor

9x2 - Maybe She'll Come Tomorrow

9x3 - The Wife

9x4 - Everything in the Garden Isn't...

9x5 - Too Clever by Half

9x6 - The Hex

9x7 - Motive

9x8 - From the Top

9x9 - Mad Dog

9x10 - Death Turns On

9x11 - Widow Maker

9x12 - Nothing Ever Happens Round Here

9x13 - The Hermit

9x14 - A Ticket to the Grave

9x15 - Grains of Sand

9x16 - The Girl Who Wanted to Go Home

9x17 - Why Lenny?

9x18 - The Floater

9x19 - The Crisis

9x20 - There Are More Things in Heaven and Earth...

9x21 - Sleeper

9x22 - Cat's Paw

9x23 - Shoot to Kill

9x24 - Anti-Gravity

9x25 - An Early Morning Dip

9x26 - Time to Kill

9x27 - One Against the World

9x28 - Anniversary

9x29 - Twigs and Twine

9x30 - Old Hercules

9x31 - Second Time Lucky

9x32 - Head Start

9x33 - Victim of Fear

9x34 - One Inch to Murder

9x35 - Little Big Girl

9x36 - Disengagement

9x37 - Cost of Success

9x38 - The Street of Fear

9x39 - I Couldn't Sleep... I Couldn't Sleep at All

9x40 - R.I.P.

9x41 - Change of Heart

9x42 - The Rape of Lennie Walker

9x43 - Warcry

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