It was the famous case that exposed the profound failures of the Northern Territory’s mandatory sentencing laws.
Convicted of a brutal killing, despite even the judge saying he wasn’t there when it happened, Zak Grieve was sentenced to jail for life, with a non-parole period of 20 years.
In his astonishing new book, The Man Who Wasn’t There, Walkley Award-winning journalist, Dan Box, returns to Katherine to uncover the full story. During the course of his investigation, he forms a friendship with Zak through letters. Interwoven throughout the book, these letters provide insight into Zak’s hopes and dreams, his experience of life inside, and the way his imagination, given life in the novels he writes, holds the key to his survival.
In this thought-provoking talk, Zak, who has since regained his freedom, joins Dan for a discussion about friendship, writing, the criminal justice system, and what it means for someone else to tell your story.
Facilitator: Adelle Sefton-Rowston.
Sunday 30 June 2024
Facilities
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Public Toilet
- Restaurant
Accessibility
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
