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The story of one Aussie man, the secret code he claimed to find buried in the Bible and 49 million dollars of investors' money that's gone missing. Gold Coast businessman Alan Metcalfe said his tech company had found the secret to artificial intelligence. He convinced hundreds of people to part with their life savings but when Alan died, no one knew what had happened to their money.  Join Alex Turner-Cohen as she tries to find the missing millions, uncovering the wild story behind the company Alan promised would one day be “bigger than Google”. Episode 1 releases on Monday, 8th July.  The Missing $49 Million is an 8-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning Finance Reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Read more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free.  Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au

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    What Now? | 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 59:13 Transcription Available


    The investigation comes to a stop, and the police commissioner speaks out. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Suspect | 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 64:14 Transcription Available


    News leaks that police believe they've cracked the case. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Something Wicked | 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 53:24 Transcription Available


    A new name emerges in the William Tyrrell investigation. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pressure | 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 66:49 Transcription Available


    The pressure builds on both police and those they're pursuing, until somebody cracks. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Malicious Prosecution | 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 58:28 Transcription Available


    The police zero in on a person of interest.  Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How did we get here? | 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 51:02 Transcription Available


    We go back to the beginning of the police investigation.  All news footage used in this episode courtesy of 7NEWS. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Evidence | 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 61:27 Transcription Available


    An inquest reveals what police have - and haven't - found about William's disappearance. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bonus episode - The Inquest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 16:44 Transcription Available


    What to expect at today's inquest into William's disappearance. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Police Theory | 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 48:29 Transcription Available


    Does the police theory of what happened to William make sense? Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Foster Parents | 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 49:16 Transcription Available


    William's foster family, and the moment he goes missing. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Searching for Karlie | 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 49:48 Transcription Available


    William's birth family, and the decision to take him away. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mistaken | 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 45:22 Transcription Available


    What if everything you thought you knew about the disappearance of William Tyrrell was … wrong?   Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing Witness: William Tyrrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 2:04 Transcription Available


    The definitive story of Australia's most controversial missing person's case. Launches 8 October 2024. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Leap of Faith | Bonus episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 34:23 Transcription Available


    Tipoffs are flooding in as the Alan Metcalfe investigation goes from a cold case to a live one. His links to Russia come to light, as well as the way he tore families apart.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    False Prophet | 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 42:42


    Alan Metcalfe's business activities are all pointing to US megachurches he was involved with and to conservative political groups in the US including former President Donald Trump. Could this be where the missing millions ended up?  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Resurrection | 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 27:02


    It's like the plot of a Hollywood movie—an accused scammer faking his own death and running off with the cash. Rumours are swirling and gaining momentum and Alex Turner-Cohen wants to find out once and for all.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Safe Haven | 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 41:43


    Alan Metcalfe claimed he was keeping investors' money in a safe place. The treasure hunt leads to some of the world's most notorious tax havens and gold that you can't see or touch.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mother Mary | 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 40:01


    Alan's wife Mary Metcalfe is now the boss of Safe Worlds. Many investors are unhappy. Authorities are circling and a so-called Irish billionaire enters the scene with staggering promises.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Promised Land | 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 35:07


    The money trail is all leading back to a tiny town in Western Australia. But what business did Alan have there, and why was he so interested in its residents? The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Language of Angels | 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 36:34


    What is Safe Worlds, the business that Alan Metcalfe proposed would be bigger than Google and resurrect the entire world economy? Was he truly a genius or was the idea little more than a pipe dream?  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Genesis | 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 34:10


    It's time to go back to the very beginning where it all started for accused fraudster Alan Metcalfe.  In a remote Queensland mining town, Alan learned he could scam people - and get away with it.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Judgment Day | 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 33:24


    Alan Metcalfe was a seemingly successful businessman with a big turnout at his funeral. But was this ‘tech entrepreneur' all he seemed to be? His death sparked a cascade of questions from 600 investors about what happened to their money. All 49 million dollars of it.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: The Missing 49 Million

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 2:20


    It was supposed to be 'bigger than Google' so how did it all go so wrong? Meet Alan Metcalfe, the Aussie man who claimed to have found the secret to AI in the Bible and convinced hundreds of investors to part with their money. 49 Million dollars has vanished into thin air, join Alex Turner-Cohen as she tries to solve the mystery of the missing millions.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning Finance Reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Read more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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