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A former police officer’s ‘trauma’ claim in a call to a helpline before handing himself in over the alleged murders of a Sydney couple has been aired in court.
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Clareese Packer

Accused killer cop’s ‘trauma’ claim: court

A former police officer’s ‘trauma’ claim in a call to a helpline before handing himself in over the alleged murders of a Sydney couple has been aired in court.

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