Justice & Police Museum Mystery?

Question

So I finally went to the Justice & Police Museum in Sydney. It was...intense. All those old cells, the stories of the criminals... spooky! I spent ages looking at the old police equipment, especially the handcuffs. They looked heavier than you'd think. Seriously, anyone else find themselves wondering what kind of stories those objects could tell? Like, are there any unsolved cases linked to items on display, or whispered stories among the staff about unusual happenings? I'd love to know if they have any unsolved mysteries connected to the exhibits, perhaps a behind-the-scenes tour for enthusiasts?

caecilia · Answer

The staff definitely have stories they won't put on the plaques. I've heard from a friend who worked there that some of the old court records stored in the basement have never been fully digitised, and there are a few cases from the 1920s where the evidence tags don't match anything in the official logbooks. They do a "Lantern Light Tour" a few times a year that goes into the original 1885 charge room, which is usually closed off. It's a small group thing, maybe 12 people, and the guide will usually share some of the weirder anecdotes if you ask nicely after the tour ends. Book ahead though, those slots go fast.

rosemarie · Answer

I've done the behind-the-scenes tour there, and it's worth asking about. They sometimes run a "Night at the Museum" type event where you get to go into the old holding cells after dark with a guide who knows all the local folklore. The handcuffs you saw, the ones with the intricate locking mechanisms, were actually made by a local Sydney blacksmith who had a side business supplying them to police stations up and down the coast. There's a rumour one set was used on a prisoner who later escaped, but the staff tend to get cagey if you push too hard on that story.

mariolagiebel · Answer

Yeah, that place is seriously creepy! The atmosphere alone is enough to give you the chills. I've never heard about any unsolved cases directly linked to the exhibits though. Maybe try contacting the museum directly? They might be willing to chat about any interesting behind-the-scenes stuff, or point you towards someone who knows more of the local history. It's worth a shot, you never know what kind of interesting info they might have tucked away. Good luck with your investigation!

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