On Fathers Day - Megan Norris

When newly separated mum, Cindy Gambino, dropped her boys off to spend Father's Day 2005 with her estranged husband, she had no idea she would not see them alive again.

Now the 'triple dam drowning mum', who was the true target of Robert Farquharson's festering rage, relives the unspeakable revenge which shocked Australia, and left her with the legacy of life-long suffering- her punishment for ending their marriage.

Norris provides a detailed account of Farquharson's life leading up to the crime, as well as the police investigation and the subsequent trial. She delves into Farquharson's troubled childhood, his rocky marriage, and his struggles with depression and anger. She also explores the evidence presented at trial, including the testimony of witnesses and experts, and the emotional impact on the families involved.

The book offers a fascinating and disturbing look at the mind of a man who would commit such a heinous act. Thomas examines the role of toxic masculinity, domestic violence, and mental illness in Farquharson's behavior, as well as the impact of the crime on the broader community.