Left in the Cold: A new investigation into the death of Jessica Zrinski
A vibrant young woman vanishes without a trace. A person of interest released into the community. And an investigation riddled with more questions than answers. WATCH ALL THE EPISODES NOW
Jessica Zrinski was a ray of sunshine with a big heart who loved singing, dancing and spending time with her family, until her life was tragically cut short.
One of the last-known sightings of Jessica was at 10.10pm on November 28, 2022, when security footage captured her getting into a blue Holden Commodore at Greenfield Tavern, in Sydney’s west.
She had just left her grandmother’s house.
About 15 minutes later, footage from a petrol station in Horsley Park showed Jessica sitting in the passenger seat of the same car with a man in a grey t-shirt.
He refuelled, before jumping back in the driver’s side with two bottles of Coke and taking off.
The following day, on November 29, the same car was captured pulling into a petrol station at Mount Victoria, in the Blue Mountains, about 90km west of Horsley Park. There was damage on the vehicle, and a tree branch jammed in the door.
Jessica could not be seen in the footage.
The 30-year-old was often uncontactable for days at a time, so her family didn’t report her missing until December 3 – but by then, it was too late. She was never seen again.
Jessica’s aunt and uncle, Robyn and Vlad Zrinski, have partnered with the team behind the award-winning podcast, Dear Rachelle, for a new multimedia investigation called Left in the Cold. It explores Jessica’s missing persons case, which has lay stagnant for almost three years.
Left in the Cold is out now. Follow the investigation below.
You can also donate to the family’s GoFundMe campaign.
For any tips, please email ashlea.hansen@news.com.au
LEFT IN THE COLD INVESTIGATION
A FAMILY’S HEARTBREAK: INSIDE THE DISAPPEARANCE FOR JESSICA ZRINSKI
Nearly three years after Jessica vanished, her family is still searching for truth - and for her.
Investigative journalist Ashlea Hansen reports this special True Crime Australia investigation into her disappearance.
WHO IS THE MAN LAST SEEN WITH JESSICA ZRINSKI?
Detectives know his name, but he’s never been charged.
Jessica’s family say this man holds the answers to what happened in the Blue Mountains.
NEW WITNESS: WHAT THEY SAW IN THE HOURS AFTER JESSICA VANISHED
A witness recalls seeing a blue Commodore hours after Jessica was last seen.
Retired detective Damian Loone explains why this account is important to the investigation.
OFF-ROAD IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS: THE SEARCH FOR JESSICA
A four-wheel drive expert takes Ashlea Hansen through challenging forest terrain, showing the obstacles that make the search for Jessica so difficult.
FAMILY TAKING THE SEARCH INTO THEIR OWN HANDS
In the vast forest, Robyn and Vlad are haunted by the thought that Jessica’s body could be somewhere here.
EXPLOITED WHILE MISSING: JESSICA ZRINSKI FLEECED OF $10K
Days after Jessica disappeared, Anthony Famularo accessed her bank and social accounts.
Family and friends reveal how a so-called friend took advantage of her vulnerability, even after she went missing.
Originally published as Left in the Cold: A new investigation into the death of Jessica Zrinski
