Black Hands: Inside the Bain Family Murders

Written by Martin van Beynen

Narrated by Toby Webster

It's a story that began in a rickety old home on a cold June morning in 1994, where five members of a seemingly ordinary New Zealand family were gunned down. There were two suspects. One lay dead from a single bullet to the head. The other was the only survivor: David Bain. Since then, the country has asked: Who killed the Bain family? David, or his father Robin? And why? Award-winning journalist Martin van Beynen has covered the Bain story closely for decades. Now, his book brings the story completely up to date: exploring the case from start to finish, picking through evidence old and new, plumbing the mysteries and motives, interviewing never-before-spoken-to witnesses, and guiding readers through the complex police investigation and court cases, seeking to finally answer the question: Who was the killer?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Aurora Audio Books
• Release date: Sep 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781787827356

Reviews for Black Hands

[Daisy Johnson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I like this. It was interesting but I thought it tried a little too hard to make David look guilty.

[Ged Bee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A really well researched and impartial review of the Bain murders. The story has become part of the fabric of New Zealand, and this book provides an unbiased view on an evidentiary basis of how the crime may have been committed. Whether you agree with the outcome is a matter of personal opinion. However, the evidence appears to be a reasonably compelling asset out by the author. Highly recommended.