Bio

Peter Shoobridge was born in 1944 into a wealthy farming family in Tasmania, Australia. He grew up in a comfortable environment, which allowed him to pursue his interests. Peter became known as a published poet and had a passion for restoring antiques. His life seemed peaceful and prosperous, and he eventually moved to a mansion called Southernfield, located about nine miles north of Hobart, Tasmania's capital.

Peter had four daughters: Rebecca, Anna, Sara, and Georgiana. He wrote poems and dedicated at least one book of poetry to his family. He described his wife and daughters as caring and beautiful. However, as Peter grew older, his life began to change. He faced a separation from his wife, Wendy, which affected him deeply.

Murder Story

On June 26, 1997, Peter Shoobridge committed a tragic crime in Hobart, Tasmania. He murdered his four daughters: Rebecca, Anna, Sara, and Georgiana. They were 18, 14, 12, and 9 years old, respectively. In the early hours of the morning, he went into their bedrooms while they were sleeping. He cut their throats, causing them to die in their beds.

After the murders, Shoobridge drove to the nearby town of Cambridge. He mailed letters to relatives explaining his actions and expressing that he did not want his daughters to continue living in what he called a "troubled world." After mailing the letters, he returned home and made a call to emergency services. He reported a murder-suicide at his residence.

Following the call, Shoobridge went to his furniture restoration workshop. He took an axe and chopped off his right hand. This act appeared to be a response to the guilt he felt for killing his daughters. Finally, he used a .22 caliber rifle to take his own life in the backyard of his home.

The community was shocked by the events, as Shoobridge was known to be a quiet and wealthy man with no history of mental health issues. After the tragic day, authorities struggled to understand what led him to commit such horrific acts.