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Complaint under section 8(1B)(b)(i) of the Broadcasting Act 1989Promo for Real Crime: Interview with a Serial Killer – contained part of an interview with a serial killer who stated that he had snapped a woman’s neck – allegedly in breach of children’s interests FindingsStandard 9 (children’s interests) – promo contained adult themes which would have disturbed and alarmed child viewers – promo incorrectly classified G – broadcaster did not adequately consider the interests of child viewers – upheld OrderSection 16(4) – payment of costs to the Crown $2,000 This headnote does not form part of the decision. Broadcast [1] A promo for the programme Real Crime: Interview with a Serial Killer was broadcast at 5. 25pm on Wednesday 16 September 2009. It was shown in the G (General) timeband, directly after a One News update and just prior to a G-rated programme, Australian MasterChef....