New suspects, witnesses emerge in cold cases
“Legitimate and credible” clues have emerged after The Missing Australia’s inquiries into some of Australia’s most shocking cold cases. See what they are and listen to the whole series.
The Missing Australia
How a surprise meeting could unlock 51-year-old cold case
It’s a mystery that has endured for decades – but a shock encounter in a tattoo parlour has revealed an incredible behind-the-scenes struggle to find Kirste Gordon and Joanne Ratcliffe.
Ex-cop seeks out secrets of The Missing
A former police officer takes on some of Australia’s biggest — and most heartbreaking — cold case mysteries, driven by one certainty: Someone, somewhere, knows something.
How snap bus strike changed missing Rhianna’s destiny
An ex-detective can’t get the abduction of Rhianna Barreau, 12, out of his mind. Listen to The Missing Australia podcast to see why, decades on, he thinks the case can still be solved.
Inside the final resting place of Sydney’s lost souls
They are the forgotten and unclaimed, buried in cemeteries across Australia. Dozens of lost souls, some given a pauper’s burial, others whose deaths have gone unnoticed in unmarked graves.
‘Need to bring him home’: Wife’s wish over missing hiker
Warren Meyer disappeared on a hike more than a decade ago and when his family searched for him, it’s what they didn’t find on the track that was most chilling. Listen to The Missing Australia podcast.
‘Other secrets’: Bombshell Ivan Milat theory
It’s one of Australia’s most infamous cases but serial killer Ivan Milat still has more skeletons yet to emerge.
Grainy CCTV, a mystery letter – and then Lorrin vanished
Lorrin Whitehead was seen buying surprising items before her home was found with signs of a struggle. Then her kids found a shock letter in the mail . Listen to The Missing Australia podcast.
Meni Caroutas: Why I started The Missing podcast
Meni Caroutas has revealed the motivation behind the hit true crime podcast The Missing Australia, which shines a light on unsolved cases.
Without a trace: More than 70 Victorians missing
Samantha Murphy’s case has gripped Victoria, but sadly hers is not the only one. Read more about Victorians who remain unaccounted for.
Chilling similarities in stalking, missing cases
In the first episode of The Missing Australia podcast, a shocking stalking case is revealed that closely resembles the Gordana Kotevski abduction that followed months later. Listen here.
How you can help solve a cold case
Fear and deeply buried memories can lead to crimes remaining unsolved for decades – but it’s never too late to come forward and potentially help crack these cold cases.
The Missing: Aussie families’ ‘heartbreaking’ nightmare
Presented by former police officer Meni Caroutas, The Missing aims to break new ground on cold cases – because there’s always someone out there who knows something. These were the big moments from 2023. Listen to the podcast.
Baby in post case: 11 things you need to know
A major development means the identity of a baby whose body was sent in a package across Australia might finally be known. Warning: Graphic.
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