What Really Happened at The Port Arthur Massacre?

In this gripping episode of Codega’s Codex of Curiosities, Rye the Codega is joined by Paul from The Wasp Files to peel back the layers of one of the most controversial and haunting events in modern Australian history — the Port Arthur Massacre of 1996.

Officially, the tragedy left 35 dead and 23 injured, and the blame was pinned on Martin Bryant, a man many claim was mentally challenged and incapable of the precision, timing, and tactical skill demonstrated that day. But as Rye and Paul dive deeper, the cracks in the mainstream narrative begin to show.

Was the Port Arthur Massacre really the act of a lone madman?
Or was it a staged event engineered to disarm a nation and shift Australia’s gun laws overnight?

Together, they explore:
The inconsistencies in witness testimonies and police reports
Evidence that disappeared or was sealed from public access
Media manipulation and the shaping of public opinion
The eerie similarities between Port Arthur, the Vegas shooting, and other mass tragedies that left more questions than answers

This isn’t just about one horrific day in Tasmania — it’s about a pattern. A blueprint that seems to repeat across nations, each time leading to tighter control and less transparency. From Sandy Hook to Las Vegas, from Uvalde to Port Arthur, the storylines change — but the aftermath is the same.

💬 Episode Highlights:
Why the official story of Port Arthur doesn’t align with the physical evidence
Possible intelligence or military involvement in orchestrating or covering the event
How media conditioning plays a central role in shaping emotional compliance
The psychological warfare aspect of mass tragedies and public trauma

Closing Reflection:
Was the Port Arthur Massacre a tragedy… or a turning point in psychological warfare?
When the same story plays out in different countries, with the same results — maybe it’s time to ask who’s really pulling the trigger.

Paul can be found:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewaspfilesvideopodcast
Website: https://www.paulmoder.com/
Author: https://www.paulmoderauthor.com/
Licensed Pyrotechnician: [email protected]

Paul is a graduate from Swinburne Institute's School of Film & Television (Bachelor of Arts Degree) who has worked in the Australian entertainment industry for over thirty five years. Paul is a writer, producer, director, singer and actor. In 2004, he produced the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature 'Razor Eaters' through his company Hybrid Films Australia. From 2012 to 2015, Paul ran the multi-award winning Bohemia Cabaret Club where he wrote, directed and performed cabaret, burlesque and live theatre shows. Next year sees the production of a major feature film based on the Port Arthur Massacre that Paul has written, entitled 'WASP - The Port Arthur Massacre' In 2022, he produced the horror feature, 'Stricken' with writer director, Shannon Young (currently in post production) In addition, Paul is an author who has written three novels. Visit www.paulmoderauthor.com and www.firestormfxaustralia.com ( Paul is also a licensed pyrotechnician)

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