The Widow of Walcha : A True Story of Love, Lies and Murder in a Small Country Town

The Widow of Walcha is a shocking true story about death, love and lies in the small NSW town of Walcha. Shortlisted, 2023 Danger Awards, Nonfiction category All farmer Mathew Dunbar ever wanted was to find love and have a family of his own. That's why, just months after meeting Natasha Darcy, the much-loved grazier didn't hesitate to sign over his multi-million-dollar estate to her. When Mathew died in an apparent suicide soon afterwards, in a stranger-than-fiction twist, Natasha's estranged husband – who she was once charged with trying to kill – was the first paramedic on the scene. Journalist and author Emma Partridge travelled to the cool and misty town of Walcha in the NSW Northern Tablelands shortly after Mathew Dunbar's death, drawn by the town's collective worry that Natasha was going to get away with murder. Partridge spent months researching the case, interviewing Mathew's friends, family and Natasha herself in an attempt to uncover her sickening web of lies and crimes. The Widow of Walcha is about one of the most extraordinary criminal trials in Australia's history and reveals Natasha's sickening crimes against those she claimed to love, fuelled by her obsession with money. The Widow of Walcha is a shocking true story about death, love and lies in the small NSW town of Walcha. All farmer Mathew Dunbar ever wanted was to find love and have a family of his own. That's why the much-loved grazier didn't hesitate to sign over his multi-million-dollar estate to his partner, Natasha Darcy, just months after meeting her. 'Don't forget you need to change your will', 46-year-old Natasha texted Mathew. After ensuring she was the sole beneficiary of his estate, Darcy adopted a false name to source animal sedatives, which were later blended with a cocktail of drugs before she gassed the 42-year-old with a canister of helium on his property, Pandora. In a stranger than fiction twist, Natasha's estranged husband - who she was once charged with trying to kill - was the first paramedic on the scene after the murder. Police later uncovered hundreds of Google searches made by Natasha in the lead-up to Mathew's death, including 'toxic wild plants that look like food' and 'the science of getting away with murder'. Following a two-month trial in the NSW Supreme Court, a jury found Natasha guilty of murdering Mathew in June 2021. Journalist and author Emma Partridge travelled to the cool and misty town of Walcha in the Northern Tablelands of NSW in the months after Mathew Dunbar's death, drawn by the town's collective worry Natasha was going to get away with murder. Partridge spent months researching the case, interviewing Mathew's friends, family and Natasha herself in an attempt to uncover her sickening web of lies and crimes The Widow Of Walcha Is A Shocking True Story About Death, Love And Lies In The Small Nsw Town Of Walcha. All Farmer Mathew Dunbar Ever Wanted Was To Find Love And Have A Family Of His Own. That’s Why, Just Months After Meeting Natasha Darcy, The Much-loved Grazier Didn’t Hesitate To Sign Over His Multi-million-dollar Estate To Her. When Mathew Died In An Apparent Suicide Soon Afterwards, In A Stranger-than-fiction Twist, Natasha's Estranged Husband – Who She Was Once Charged With Trying To Kill – Was The First Paramedic On The Scene After The Murder. Journalist And Author Emma Partridge Travelled To The Cool And Misty Town Of Walcha In The Northern Tablelands Of Nsw In The Months After Mathew Dunbar's Death, Drawn By The Town's Collective Worry That Natasha Was Going To Get Away With Murder. Partridge Spent Months Researching The Case, Interviewing Mathew’s Friends, Family And Natasha Herself In An Attempt To Uncover Her Sickening Web Of Lies And Crimes. The Widow Of Walcha Is About One Of The Most Extraordinary Criminal Trials In Australia’s History And Reveals Natasha’s Sickening Crimes Against Those She Claimed To Love, Fuelled By Her Obsession With Money. This shocking true story involves a mysterious death, infidelity and fraud in the small NSW town of Walcha. In 2017 locals were rocked by the mysterious death of a wealthy sheep farmer, Mathew Dunbar, who signed over his multimillion-dollar property to his new partner, Natasha Darcy, just months after meeting her. Natasha is accused of adopting a false name to source animal sedatives, then administering them to Mathew before gassing him with a party balloon helium canister. Police have since uncovered hundreds of Google searches made in the lead-up to Mathew's death, including '11 toxic wild plants that look like food', 'how to commit murder' and 'can police see past web history'. In a strange twist, Natasha's ex-husband, with whom she has now reconciled, was one of the first paramedics on the scene after Mr Dunbar's lifeless body was found The Widow Of Walcha Is A Shocking True Story That Involves A Mysterious Death, Love And Lies In The Small Nsw Town Of Walcha. In 2017 Locals Were Rocked By The Mysterious Death Of A Wealthy And Much-loved Sheep Farmer, Mathew Dunbar, Who Signed Over His Multimillion-dollar Property To His New Partner, Natasha Darcy, Just Months After Meeting Her. Natasha Adopted A False Name To Source Animal Sedatives And Blended Them With A Cocktail Of Other Drugs In A Nutribullet Before Gassing Him With A Party Balloon Helium Canister. Police Later Uncovered Hundreds Of Google Searches Made In The Lead-up To Mathew's Death, Including '11 Toxic Wild Plants That Look Like Food', 'how To Commit Murder' And 'can Police See Past Web History'.