Gary Jubelin Books

This memoir chronicles the life of a homicide detective who has tackled serial killings, child abductions, organized crime hits, and domestic murders. The author, a tall and broad man with a shaved head and a history of fighting, presents himself as a seasoned investigator in a black suit and white shirt. Beneath the surface, he carries tattoos that reflect his philosophy: an Om symbol in the shape of a Buddha on one arm and the phrase "Better to die on your feet than live on your knees" on the other. These tattoos symbolize his approach to life and work. Throughout his career, he faced the personal toll of his profession, which cost him marriages, friendships, and his reputation. He believes that cases must become personal, as each investigation takes a piece of him while also shaping who he is. Notably, he led high-profile cases, including the disappearance of preschooler William Tyrrell, the serial killings of three Aboriginal children in Bowraville, and the gangland murder of Terry Falconer. He also managed the crime scene during the Lindt Cafe siege and investigated the deaths of Caroline Byrne and Matthew Leveson. After 34 years of service, Detective Chief Inspector Jubelin retired in 2019, sharing his compelling story of dedication and sacrifice.

Over 34 years in the police, I grew used to sitting on one side of the interview room table, facing murderers, child abductors and rapists. Now I have been forced to see what it looks like from the other side, forced out of the police and declared a convicted criminal. Does this mean that I've done evil? I'm not convinced, but I need to be certain. To do that, I want to understand what it is that drives people to carry out acts of badness, and whether there is any way back once evil's been committed. Buiding on the bestselling success of I Catch Killers, in Badness Gary Jubelin sets out to understand them. Talking to leading crooks, cops, forensic psychologists and scientists, as well as the victims, he travels deep inside some of our worst crimes, including serial killings carried out by Ivan Milat and the Granny Killer, the murder of Anita Cobby, the Hoddle Street massacre, Port Arthur and the disappearance of William Tyrrell