Meth addict to miracle worker: Peter Lyndon James Pt.1

I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin

Reformed drug addict Peter Lyndon James was only nine years old when he was first sent to prison. For the next 26 years, the career criminal felt trapped, spending much of his life in and out of jail. But one moment changed everything, and he broke free.

Can’t get enough of I Catch Killers? Stay up to date on all the latest crime news at The Daily Telegraph.

Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today.

Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au
Advertising enquiries: [e-mail]

Questions for Gary: [e-mail]

Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapters

1. Meth addict to miracle worker: Peter Lyndon James Pt.1 (00:00:00)

2. Inside Australia's strictest rehabilitation ce (00:04:11)

3. Rough start to life (00:05:51)

4. A child locked up in jail (00:15:40)

5. Falling into the trap of drugs (00:19:13)

6. Breaking the cycle with young offenders (00:23:55)

7. Crimes and regrets (00:26:41)

8. Getting smart on crime (00:32:34)

9. 26 years in prison (00:35:30)

10. Taking ownership of your actions (00:38:40)

11. Choosing to leave the life of crime (00:43:29)