The Missing

Serial killer Ivan Milat died in prison in 2019… but for those left behind, the horror may never end. How many more victims lie in unmarked graves? Investigative journalist, former police officer and host of blockbuster, award winning The Missing Australia podcast, Meni Caroutas uncovers stories never heard before from key figures involved in the Milat task force. From the cops who caught him (and were broken in the process), to Milat’s prison pen pal, guests share new information, taking us inside one of Australia’s darkest minds. CrimeX+ subscribers enjoy access to MILAT UNTOLD early and ad-free. The Missing Australia: MILAT UNTOLD is a podcast from True Crime Australia. For videos and articles, visit themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to episode 1 of our new series inside the global cocaine industry - where profits are counted up in millions and losses measured out in murders. This worldwide investigation from The Times, Sunday Times and NewsCorp Australia, reveals how the drug business works like any multi-billion dollar corporation. Cocaine Inc. is hosted by Fiona Hamilton, chief reporter at The Times, David Collins, northern editor at The Sunday Times, and Stephen Drill, national correspondent at News Corp Australia. Follow so you never miss an episode.   To listen ad-free subscribe to Crime X+ To find out more visit cocaineinc.com.au  Get in touch: cocaineinc@thetimes.co.uk  Visit us on socials: Crime X+: Instagram, TikTok and Facebook The Times: Instagram, TikTok and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meni answers your questions and tells the behind-the-scenes stories from the last season of The Missing Australia  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confronting claims are made about the abduction of two children, Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.au Click here to read Kirstie Gordon's parents first in-depth interview since the alleged abduction.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A detective wishes things could have been different in the case of 12-year-old Rhianna Barreau To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unidentified man last seen catching a train in suburban Melbourne has left unanswered questions If this episode raises any issues for you, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining the search for Warren Meyer, who disappeared while hiking in the Victorian High Country To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother-of-five Lorrin Whitehead was last seen at a shopping centre in Geelong and her children do not believe she ran away To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New witnesses come forward with new evidence about the disappearance of 16-year-old Gordana Kotevski To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 3 of The Missing Australia launches on the 25 February for subscribers to Crime X+. Series host Meni Caroutas has news of breakthroughs in cases that featured in Season 2. Subscribe to Crime X+ to get the episodes two weeks early and ad-free.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2012 Paul Stevenson vanished without a trace. One morning he got up to go on a motorcycle ride and he was never seen again. A decade later his family is still searching for answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science, art and chance combine to identify an unnamed man's body found at the bottom of a cliff in the Blue Mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mum-of-five Katie O'Shea disappears and her family face a terrible decision over who to suspect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A breakthrough on the baby in the post episode. False leads and fresh hope in the case of missing teenager Gordana Kotevski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A clerk makes a grim discovery in a Darwin post office, uncovering a mystery that spans the continent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sixteen–year-old Debbie Ashby goes missing a few footsteps from her home, leaving her family to fear the very worst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing series two of The Missing Australia. Some things are going to be different - there's a new look and sound, as the series is now a True Crime Australia production - but the most important thing hasn't changed. Meni is still trying to uncover new information about old missing persons cases. Because the truth is someone, somewhere knows something.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two years ago Detective Inspector Glen Brown established the NSW Police Missing Persons Registry, revolutionising the way police investigate missing persons cases. I speak to Glen about the stunning success of the Registry, and how police are now not only finding people who disappear faster, but also saving the lives of people who are vulnerable by using the latest technologies to locate them before it's too late.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You have seen my face on a poster, and heard my name. I am a mother, a father, a brother or sister, someone's dearly loved relative and friend. We are nearly 3,000 of us. We are missing, and we must be found. Please Don't Forget Us. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man reports to police that his wife has gone missing. 17 days later her crumpled body is discovered inside a bag buried in a popular suburban park. As police follow every lead to catch her killer, they stumble upon a shocking and gruesome find. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Roach was a loving son and brother who disappeared suddenly in 1993. Police are convinced the outgoing university student was murdered, and a large team of forensic experts and police divers descend on the remote farmhouse where Bill lived to search for his remains. Police discover a potential crime scene inside the farmhouse. Follow the police investigation as they eagerly await the results of blood tests to confirm if it is Bill's blood or not. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mother of four Joanne Butterfield disappeared from far North Queensland in June, 1998, after visiting a friend. Three days later personal property belonging to Joanne including the dress she was wearing when she was last seen alive, was found near a railway track 150 kilometres away. This month Police renewed an appeal for information into Joanne's disappearance. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 18, “Solved. A Faceless Man. A Missing Tourist”, we crack not one but two long-term missing persons cases. Learn how a call from a listener, helped shed light on the unsolved cases that have baffled police for nearly 20 years. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crimes against children horrify us. Australia has a tragic history of children going missing. From the Beaumont children in 1966 to toddler William Tyrell more recently. In this episode Meni examines three chilling child kidnappings that remain unsolved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have seen images of missing people on posters and on tv. We feel sad, but we have no idea of the heartbreak and trauma suffered by the families left behind. In this episode Meni explores this unresolved grief, through the eyes of the family of murdered schoolboy, Daniel Morcombe. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven Goldsmith appeared to have the perfect life. A close loving family, a fantastic circle of friends and a great job, but one night he went missing after withdrawing money from an ATM. The disappearance of the 28 year old left his family and friends devastated, and the police baffled. Steven's parents David and Leslie have never stopped searching for their son. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christine Redford was a friend to everyone, who devoted her life to helping others. A grief counsellor and Salvation army volunteer, Christine was dearly loved by her family and friends. One day she walked out of her flat and vanished forever. Her disappearance in 1998 has baffled police and bewildered those close to her, who now fear the worst. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Detective Inspector Glen Brown heads the NSW Police Missing Person's Registry, which has revolutionised the way police investigate missing persons cases. Since it's inception the registry has solved 30 long term missing persons cases. I talk to Glen about the new technologies and processes being used to find people who disappear. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Niamh' Neeve Maye took a gap year before University to go fruit picking in the NSW Riverina area, and then suddenly disappeared. What happened to 18 year old Niamh? Her parents make a heartfelt plea for answers., Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

French tourist Antoine Herran faked his death 22 years ago, to start a new life in Australia. In Part 2 of this fascinating mystery, I speak to his sister Sophie from France about the devastating impact his decision had on their family. Despite the pain her brother has caused, Sophie still loves Antoine and just want to know that he is alive and well. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A triple 0 call from a notorious suicide spot, sparks a nationwide search for a missing French tourist. Did Antoine Herran leap to his death, or did he fake his death in an elaborate hoax to begin a new life Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of the Lynette Melbin disappearance, a dogged ex Detective excavates a Sydney Park searching for the missing 15 year old girls remains. After 48 years of searching, and not knowing what happened to Lynette, will her family finally get closure. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 year old Lynette Melbin vanished in 1972. Now 48 years later her families unrelenting search for answers and the dogged determination of an ex cop may finally solve her disappearance Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not every case we cover has to end in despair or an ongoing sense of confusion - loved ones never having the answers they crave. An elderly man in Sydney, who suffered from a chronic heart condition had a race against time, and remarkably he survived. This episode is about incredible survival against incredible odds. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One night in July 1979 two teenagers in the Illawarra told their families they were going out to the movies. They never came home. Four decades later, ex-classmates at Lake Illawarra high school caught up for a sobering 40-year reunion. Meni attended the event and spoke to those who knew Kay Docherty and Toni Cavanagh about how their disappearance has changed everyones lives forever. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Someone, somewhere, knows something. There simply must be an answer out there for desperate families, and parents. It's particularly hard for them when young people in their lives vanish. In South Australia, a German-born girl goes missing in suspicious circumstances, taking belongings with her. Meanwhile, further north in Brisbane's outer suburbs, two siblings disappear on their way to school. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The elderly are among the most vulnerable in our community, and when they go missing, it becomes a race against time to bring them home. They can be frail, and dementia can take a toll. On New South Wales' South Coast, a much-loved veteran, father and grandfather has wandered off from his aged care facility, seemingly without a paper trail. Meanwhile, further north, police search for another elderly man after his yacht was found abandoned, drifting in the water. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Of all types of people to go missing, teenagers - and particularly girls - are the most vulnerable, in danger of exploitation by predators. This episode tells the baffling stories of two teenage girls who went missing from the ACT and Northern Territory without a trace, and have not been seen or heard from since. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When someone goes missing, the first 24 hours are crucial in bringing that person home. In Tasmania, a desperate family are continuing their search for elderly man Nicola Sallese after his baffling disappearance. This episode tracks their progress, first featured on Missing Persons Unit. Meanwhile, police use key technologies in an attempt to identify a faceless man. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missing can affect anyone, regardless of race, gender, social status or age. The reality of that fact hit Australia hard when Queensland boy Daniel Morcombe vanished from a bus stop in 2003. This episode revisits the infamous case, detailing the harrowing years between Daniel's disappearance and the discovery of his remains. Meanwhile, in the Northern Territory, police search for a needle in a haystack. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year, 38,000 Australians go missing; that's equal to one person every 15 minutes. Most are found quickly, but those who do not return home leave behind an immeasurable void and loved ones searching for answers. It's like a nightmare that never ends. Hosted by former detective turned journalist Meni Caroutas, The Missing will take listeners on an emotional journey with the hope of providing closure for families and friends of missing people. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.