The Disappearance of Des

Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation. Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart. Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers, forever changed. In this re-released series, explore the chilling events of that day and hear how Louisa has rebuilt her life a decade on. This is Louisa's story—a compelling firsthand account of courage, survival, and resilience from a day that changed Australia forever: The Sydney Siege.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child's illness has come under scrutiny. Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick. The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding.  In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story. Could this be a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Did social media create a monster—or reveal one? Join us as we speak with friends, family, anonymous sources, and experts to uncover the truth.Coming to your favourite podcast app Wednesday 27th of November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We'll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It's a deep dive into fact vs. fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In January 2024, an unlikely worker was summoned to a video call with his boss. Over the next few days, that worker transferred $40 million of the company's money to someone, somewhere. Subscribe now to get episodes ad-free and early on Apple Podcasts. The first episode drops Monday, 16th September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Who's to Blame" takes you into the heartbreaking story of Emma Lovell and her husband Lee. Emma was killed during a home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022.Lee tells us about the events leading up to that terrible night and explores the impact on their family and the community around them.The podcast goes beyond the headlines to tackle the bigger issue of youth crime. We sit down with the people who know it best -offenders, psychologists, program leaders, and police - to get real about what's driving these young people to commit such shocking acts and what can be done to stop it from happening again. and ask the question, Who's to blame?  Episode one is out Monday, August 26th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to "My Sister the Murderer," a gripping true crime podcast that tells the chilling story of Brittney Dwyer, who killed her grandad in cold blood. This isn't just another crime story—it's a family's story, told by Brittney's brother RyanEach episode delves into the events leading up to the tragic day, the aftermath, and the profound impact on their family's darkest moments and the secrets that get revealed as the story unfolds. This is a raw, real, and deeply personal account of a tragedy that changed their lives forever.Coming to apple podcast subscriptions from Monday June 10th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new episode in the case of a missing woman Katie O'Shea's is coming to this feed on Monday, April 8th, 2024.  Catch up now with the first 5 episodes available now   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got a story that could give us the Chills?  email it to us at  thechills@podshape.com, DM us on Instagram or Tik Tok @thechillspod "The Chills" is not your average ghost story podcast. It's a collection of real, raw, and riveting tales straight from your DMs. Every episode dives deep into the eerie, unexplained, and outright weird experiences that have you second-guessing that "it's just the wind.". Hosted with a vibe that's equal parts spooky and relatable, we're breaking down the barriers between the seen and the unseen, one ghost story at a time. Whether you're a full-on believer or just here for the thrills, turn the lights down low, plug in, and let's explore the supernatural together. Because, let's face it, who doesn't love a good ghost story that makes you want to sleep with the lights on?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert Dickie went missing from his farm just outside of Dubbo, NSW, in 2016. Bob's family always believed something bad happened to him, and then in April 2020, a woman was arrested for his murder. Almost 4 years later, after an 8-week trial and revelations that shocked the family,the judge delivers his verdict. Coming to Apple podcast subscriptions on December 19, 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may not know the name, Brandon Truaxe, but you most likely will know some of the brands he created – Brandon was behind the international skin care brand – The Ordinary which is part of the Deciem group of companies. This is the true story of the rise and demise of a man that was once lauded business genius. Across 15 months from 2017, he went from skincare savant to taking over his companies Instagram account, with daily disturbing messages, he fired staff via social media, accused his fellow shareholders of financial impropriety, was arrested outside the British Pm's house, and was sanctioned in the Uk and then taken to court in a bitter court battle which saw him ousted from his own company. Then sadly in 2019 he fell from his balcony in Toronto. Episode 1 launches on Apple Podcast subscriptions from August 14th, where you can get episodes ad free and early.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One woman a week and one man a month, is currently killed at the hands of domestic and family violence perpetrators.  'Behind the Doors of Domestic Violence; presented by the Queensland Police Service' aims to raise community awareness, empower victim survivors and bystanders alike and ultimately change the behaviours of those who use abusive tactics within their relationships. Hosted by Dean Cooper, from the Griffith University MATE Bystander program, this five-part series will tell the stories of victim survivors and bystanders, delve into the mindset of an offender, discuss police initiatives, identify characteristics of unhealthy and unsafe relationships and speak to the support services available for those seeking help, both victims and perpetrators. Content warning: This podcast contains descriptions of domestic and family violence that listeners may find confronting, challenging or triggering. Stop and take a break at any time and reach out for support if needed. Audience discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police: In an emergency: call Triple Zero (000) Non-urgent domestic violence: call Policelink 131 444 • If it's not safe to call or attend a police station: you can report domestic violence online at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania. One night after a minor disagreement with her family she left home. The next morning, she was found dead hanging from a tree on the main road into the town.  The family don't believe she took her own life.  This 8-part series delves into the family's view of the police investigation,  the witness that was last to see Eden alive, missing evidence, new information and a tiny town with a dark secret. This is The Garden Of Eden. Get episodes ad free and early from June 2nd on Apple Podcast Subscription    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind every king stands a loyal soldier tasked with keeping order and making sure that the king stays on their throne.That person is NEIL CUMMINS former bodyguard & standover man for underworld identity John Ibrahim and Australia's Most Wanted Fugitive in 2017. Secrets Of The Underworld'A notorious Sydney hard man Neil worked his way up the ladder looking after some of Sydney's most well-known nightclubs, before getting the reputation and the nickname'The Muscle' on the streets of Kings Cross.Cummins gives a real-life insight to what it was like working for the Ibrahim family, surrounded by drugs, shootings, gang wars, police intimidation and celebritiesNeil's honest, tell-all account shows his loyalty and how he survived to walk away from it all.This is Secrets Of The Underworld'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Stupid Crime, the podcast that brings you the most outrageous and ridiculous crimes from around the world. From bungling burglars to hapless heisters, we explore the wacky, weird, and downright stupid crimes that make you wonder what people were thinking. Subscribe here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stupid-crime/id1674974891  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen as undercover detective Colin McClaren infiltrates the Australian mafia for 37 months. Eventually bringing them down and stopping mafia from drug conspiracies, murders, and mayhem.Colin takes you inside the life of an undercover police officer whose sole purpose is to find the bomber of the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide, which killed police officer Geoffrey Bowen and changed Australia's innocence forever.McClaren takes us through the journey that eventually bought justice for his murdered colleague and friend and ultimately resulted in the greatest Australian mafia Sting of all time.Coming to Apple Podcast subscription from Jan 6th, 2023Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you love True Crime Podcast but don't have much time then you'll love 12 minute True Crime.  Some of the worst True Crime stories in Australia delivered in 12 minutes each week. Get the first 4 epsiodes now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions, just search 12 Minute True Crime Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The real life story of Aussie Dan Saunders who worked out his ATM card had a glitch which allowed him to withdraw $1.6M and blow it all in less than 4 months.  Subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcast to get the first episode on Monday Feb 14th, ad free and early.  Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why was mild-mannered, middle aged Sue Neill-Fraser convicted of murdering her partner Bob Chappell on their yacht in January 2009? It was a circumstantial case – no body, no witnesses, no weapon and no confession. Sue has always maintained her innocence and is now in her 13th year of a 23 year sentence in a Tasmanian prison. Psychologist and film producer Eve Ash jumped in at the deep end and has meticulously dissected this case for 12 years in a search for the truth. When Eve was joined by former homicide task force detective Colin McLaren the twists and turns became frightening. For everyone who believes in justice, this podcast will be a shocking eye-opener about a case destined to be Australia's worst wrongful conviction. Launches on Spotify subscription from November 22nd, 2021   Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new podcast launching October 5th 2021. December 15, 2014.  A gunman took 18 hostages in the heart of Sydney. 17 hours later, the terrorist would be shot dead, 2 innocent hostages would be killed and a Australia's iconic city would be stained forever. Louisa Hope and her mum walked into the cafe that morning and left just after 2am the next day, wheeled out on ambulance beds after being shot in the crossfire. This is Louisa story of the moment that changed Australia forever - The Sydney Siege  Subscribe to our Apple Podcast channel to get early access to each episode and bonus content  Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Coroners inquest some new information came forward from a random person who thinks he saw Des after he went missing. He has never talked to police.  Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We didn't think we would be recording any more episodes after the Coroner's inquest for Des Carr.   That was until my brother and cousin talked to Pam and Jodie outside of the court and they told of their theory's around Des's disappearance.   Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case of missing person Des Carr has been ongoing for 42 years and 2 days.  Finally on August 4th 2021, an inquest into his dissaperance and probably death happened in Perth, Western Australia.  These are the results  Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 40 years of waiting a new update on the case of Des Carr who went missing from the side of the road in outback Western Australia in 1979.  Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new true crime podcast released today called Dad's Gone. Jorn 'Jesper' Jensen disappeared in June 2017. He was last seen at his home on Sunday afternoon. The next day his garage door was open, his car was missing and there was blood across his kitchen floor.  Dad's gone is the story of Jorn's disappearance, how it's torn a family apart and how one sister believes that something more sinister happened to her Dad.    Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been over a year since we updated you on the missing person case of Des Carr We finally an update on the Coroners inquest and the police movements on the case.  Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 10 episodes of the podcast and 40 years of the family waiting for some answers, some long awaited news comes through.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A friend of Des' makes an official statement to police. Someone else also wants to help find answers for the family. We also introduce you to a new initiative that will shine a light on more of these missing persons stories.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In my hunt for answers about what happened to my Uncle Des we have turned up 2 new bits of information that police are now following up on.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have had many emails with theories about what happened to my Uncle Des. Some of them have been wild and would never make the podcast, some we followed up but went nowhere and then others we believe needed further exploring… this theory is one of them.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a family member any information we receive is helpful, whether it leads somewhere or not. It's helpful to either shut down possible theories or sometimes give closure. A helpful witness says he saw Des at the Broome Rodeo two days after he disappeared. The police report tells a different story.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I didn't ever think I would open up my laptop again and start writing another episode about Des, who disappeared 40 years ago. After we released episode 5 I was not hopeful anyone would come forward with new information. That was until Tuesday night the 4th of September when my phone pinged just before going to bed…..   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mystery man comes forward with a sighting almost 35 years after Des disappeared. Who is he? Why did the family not know of this information? Could this be the missing piece of the puzzle to find out what happened to Des?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out why this missing persons case is important to our host and a vital piece of evidence is revealed that may shed light on this 40 year old cold case.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When all hope is lost and the family need answers they ask all sorts of questions. Was enough done to find Des? Could he have been taken by a UFO? Or is there something more sinister at play.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday August 2nd 1979, Des woke up and went to work like every other day and disappeared forever. His family want answers! Police have questions. Somebody knows something!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Des was just a normal country boy growing up in the 70s in Australia, but then a series of incidents leads to his family never seeing him again.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the morning of August 2nd 1979, Desmond Francis Carr went to work alone on a road in outback Western Australia. 40 years on and he has never been seen again.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.