The Lady Vanishes

Introducing: Kiss and Kill - Available Now

15 Feb 2026

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A series of murders that shocked the nation. And the chilling patterns of behaviour hiding in plain sight.  This important true crime podcast wil...

Introducing: The ABCs of Heston Russell

30 Mar 2025

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The Truth About Amy Petition

24 Sep 2024

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Introducing: The Truth About Amy

23 Jun 2024

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Introducing - The Lady Vanishes Book

30 Apr 2024

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The Lady Vanishes book can be found here: The Lady Vanishes by Alison Sandy | The next bestselling Australian true crime book based on the popular pod...

The Findings

05 Mar 2024

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After all of the searching and heartache, the hunt for answers leads to a court room in Sydney, where Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan reveals what she belie...

Tipping Point

22 Feb 2024

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Emotions are in overdrive with just days until the State Coroner delivers her findings into Marion’s disappearance. Criminal Behavioural Analyst Lau...

Kiss of Death

24 Jul 2023

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Our deep dive on Ric Blum continues as we learn more about who he is and the trail of destruction he's left in his wake.Music credits:Theme: Identity ...

Introducing The Man Behind the Rose

20 Jul 2023

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Disgraced former Beattie Government health minister Gordon Nuttall was sentenced to 14 years for corruption and perjury. Until now he hasn’t been al...

The Beginning

12 Jul 2023

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Evelyn retraces her steps to the beginning, when her mother met and married Willy Wouters, aka Ric Blum. And we chase down leads that yield stunning i...

Le Diabolique

27 Jun 2023

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Alison, Evelyn and the Spotlight crew travel to Luxembourg, where colleagues Tom and Yannick reveal what they’ve uncovered, and we catch up with the...

The Debt

26 Jun 2023

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Some parents leave their children an inheritance, Ric Blum left his daughter Evelyn a debt worth millions of francs. Plus, we feature the gripping int...

Daughter

25 Jun 2023

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Alison and Sally meet with Evelyn, the daughter of Ric Blum, before Alison and Evelyn travel to Belgium to unravel more of her father’s intricate pa...

Aftermath

14 Jun 2023

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Sally reflects on the new evidence revealed in court; an old friend of Marion’s speaks out… plus could another woman have had a close call with Ri...

The Inquest: Part 19

12 Jun 2023

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A stuttering and stumbling Ric Blum comes under pressure, as lawyers seek an explanation about comments he made for the first time in court. Plus - Mr...

The Inquest: Part 18

08 Jun 2023

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The inquest into the disappearance of Marion Barter resumes, with two women in their 90s - the star witnesses. So determined are they to have their vo...

Gaslight

23 Mar 2023

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An inquest announcement, as a poisons expert and a criminal behavioural analyst give their assessment of Ric Blum's history. Plus, putting together th...

The One Who Got Away

05 Mar 2023

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Monique Cornelius finally speaks out - revealing the terrifying admission which made her fear Ric Blum, plus the reason she believes she escaped his a...

Introducing 'Shot in the Dark'

12 Feb 2023

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Introducing 'The Flying Dutchman'

18 Dec 2022

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Introducing 'Inside the Tribe'

05 Dec 2022

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Special Announcement

28 Nov 2022

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Tainted Love (part 2)

27 Nov 2022

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In her own words - Ghislaine's recollections of Ric Blum.Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/Theme: Identity Crisis - ...

Tainted Love

18 Nov 2022

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It's an all too familiar love story built on a web of lies that left a woman heartbroken, humiliated and robbed of her life savings. Only this time, i...

The Catch-Up - 6

13 Nov 2022

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For our new listeners, and our long time supporters who want a refresher, this 6-part bonus catch-up series of The Lady Vanishes provides an overview ...

The Catch-Up - 5

13 Nov 2022

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For our new listeners, and our long time supporters who want a refresher, this 6-part bonus catch-up series of The Lady Vanishes provides an overview ...

The Catch-Up - 4

13 Nov 2022

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For our new listeners, and our long time supporters who want a refresher, this 6-part bonus catch-up series of The Lady Vanishes provides an overview ...

The Catch-Up - 3

13 Nov 2022

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For our new listeners, and our long time supporters who want a refresher, this 6-part bonus catch-up series of The Lady Vanishes provides an overview ...

The Catch-Up - 2

13 Nov 2022

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For our new listeners, and our long time supporters who want a refresher, this 6-part bonus catch-up series of The Lady Vanishes provides an overview ...

The Catch-Up - 1

13 Nov 2022

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For our new listeners, and our long time supporters who want a refresher, this 6-part bonus catch-up series of The Lady Vanishes provides an overview ...

Wild Claims

09 Nov 2022

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A new alleged victim of Ric Blum comes forward in Belgium after seeing coverage of The Lady Vanishes in a Luxembourg newspaper. Her extraordinary and ...

The Inquest Resumes

08 Nov 2022

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A former bank manager makes startling new claims of seeing Marion in public just a few years ago, as the Coroner hears from the lawyers about what fin...

Secrets and Lies

02 Aug 2022

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We dig deeper into Ric Blum's finances and find out what options are available to investigators and if there are other charges that can be laid agains...

BONUS: Conversations 21

29 Jul 2022

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In a preview to episode 41, Sally, Bryan, Alison and Joni discuss where the investigation is at and where to from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The Money Trail

09 Jul 2022

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The origins of Ric Blum and how he apparently funded his high-flying lifestyle on a pensioner's budget. We also hear from a man who says Ric used to b...

Twisted Tales

27 Jun 2022

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The brief of evidence is laid out with more on the police interrogation and what detectives thought of the answers provided by Ric Blum. Also, what op...

After the Inquest

12 Jun 2022

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Our first glimpse of the full brief of evidence, plus Janet Oldenburg's reaction to the inquest and an interview with her U.K. cousin John.Thanks to A...

The Inquest: Part 16

15 May 2022

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The final day of evidence; What Mr Blum had to say, Sally's heartfelt impact statement and some words from the State Coroner.Thanks to Alliance Franca...

The Inquest: Part 15

11 May 2022

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Mr Blum's evidence becomes more outlandish and contradictory, yet despite gaping holes in his testimony, he maintains he's telling the truth. Instead,...

The Inquest: Part 14

06 May 2022

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The inquest resumes and Mr Blum's stories keep changing. Has his mind become muddled or is it a ploy?Sally's team of super sleuths travel from across ...

Digging for Answers

24 Apr 2022

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Since the inquest into Marion Barter's disappearance was adjourned a couple of months ago, devastating floods and Covid have been playing havoc with l...

The Inquest: Part 13

06 Mar 2022

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Confusion and contradictions in Mr Blum's evidence as he recounts his relationships with Janet Oldenburg... and Marion Barter.Thanks to Alliance Franç...

The Inquest: Part 12

27 Feb 2022

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Barrister Adam Casselden digs deeper... to find out why Ric Blum created a personal ad and obtained a driver's licence using Fernand Remakel's identit...

The Inquest: Part 11

22 Feb 2022

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A lifetime of lies unravels as Marion Barter’s secret lover gives evidence.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker T...

The Inquest: Part 10

17 Feb 2022

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Evidence from the wife of Marion Barter's mystery lover. What she has just found out about her husband of 46 years.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https...

A Man of Many Names

11 Feb 2022

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Just who is this man linked to the mystery disappearance of Marion Barter?Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker Them...

The Inquest: Part 9

08 Feb 2022

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They didn't know Marion... but they did know a certain mystery man. The extraordinary revelations of Ginette and Janet.Thanks to Alliance Française d...

The Inquest: Part 8

05 Feb 2022

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Why Queensland Police officers were convinced Marion Barter was alive and well in late 1997.Theme: Identity Crisis - MyuuTroublemaker Theme - Myuu htt...

The Inquest: Part 7

03 Feb 2022

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A secret lover with many identities: bombshell evidence revealed as the inquest resumes into the disappearance of Marion Barter.Music:Troublemaker The...

Inquest 2022

09 Jan 2022

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Get set for part 2 of the inquest into the disappearance of Marion Barter. Coming: February 2022Theme: Identity Crisis - - Myuu thedarkpiano.com https...

25. The Inquest: Part 6

10 Jul 2021

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The inquest hears from Marion's former neighbour, a colleague and a love interest before proceedings wind up. Sally gives her take on the two weeks of...

24. The Inquest: Part 5

08 Jul 2021

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Two of Marion Barter's three sisters give evidence at the inquest into her disappearance: why one has changed her mind about what she thinks happened ...

23. The Inquest: Part 4

04 Jul 2021

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Sally Leydon is called to give evidence at her mother's inquest, over three gruelling days.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/...

22. The Inquest: Part 3

01 Jul 2021

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The evidence of Sally's husband Chris Leydon, the former girlfriend of Sally's brother Owen and a couple of Marion's oldest friends. A$250,000 reward ...

21. The Inquest: Part 2

29 Jun 2021

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Two police officers connected with the case (including the one who first spoke with Sally in 1997) give evidence, as Sydney's Covid outbreak worsens.T...

20. The Inquest: Part 1

27 Jun 2021

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A $250,000 reward as the inquest into Marion Barter’s disappearance begins. We hear from a detective, bankers, a dentist and optometrist on days one...

BONUS: Conversations 20

20 Jun 2021

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Day 1 of the inquest into Marion Barter's disappearance. Sally and the team meet before proceedings begin and look ahead at what will be a big two wee...

Inquest 2021 Promo

23 May 2021

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Less than a month to go until the inquest into Marion Barter's disappearance. Sally prepares for what could be the final destination in her long journ...

Introducing - Accidental Celebrity

31 Jan 2021

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Imagine your trauma leads the news. Your private life is then public property. Your anonymity is lost. That’s what it’s like to become an accident...

BONUS: Conversations 19

19 Aug 2020

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While relieved at the revelation of a Coronial Inquest, Sally discusses the toll it has taken and how she gets through every day. The team also chats ...

19. Turning Point

16 Aug 2020

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It's the decision we've been waiting so long for: one that brings relief and validation for Sally after half a lifetime searching for her mother.And 1...

BONUS: Conversations 18

08 Jul 2020

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Sally, Bryan and Alison discuss the latest tips that could help with the investigation into Marion’s disappearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

18. Secret Nuptials

05 Jul 2020

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The team uncovers more documents which lead to a surprise new theory about Marion’s disappearance. The involvement of another person is almost certa...

17. Baby Steps

05 Apr 2020

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The wheels of justice turn slowly, but the team finally receives some new information after last year's tribunal hearing, which reveals how the system...

16. Home Truths

22 Dec 2019

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Did Marion ever come back to Australia after embarking upon her European vacation 23 years ago? The team acquires a crucial document confirming a stun...

BONUS: Conversations 17

20 Dec 2019

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As the final chapter for the year approaches, we discuss the latest breakthrough and why we're sure the mystery of what happened to Marion will be sol...

BONUS: Conversations 16

20 Nov 2019

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The TLV team discusses the discovery of another person who may be able to help with the investigation into Marion’s disappearance – the pilot! The...

15. Progress

17 Nov 2019

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Our super sleuths track down someone we've been looking for since the investigation began. We revisit the Luxembourg connection and catch up with an i...

Bonus: Conversations 15

02 Oct 2019

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The team announces that another major hurdle has been cleared. We also pay tribute to Marion on her birthday and discuss the most recent contact with ...

BONUS: Conversations 14

18 Sep 2019

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The TLV team discusses the latest leads being chased, along with recent interviews and where to from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

14. DNA

08 Sep 2019

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Could Marion's old ballet slippers help the police investigation into her disappearance? Sally provides her DNA, a former colleague offers a new lead ...

13. A Tangled Web

04 Aug 2019

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Unexpected new information about Marion's bank accounts: what it means for the investigation. We finally track down Marion's former boyfriend. Plus......

12. Leydon v NSW Police

28 Jul 2019

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We reveal a major breakthrough! Plus, inside the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) hearing as Sally seeks access to documents in Marion's c...

BONUS: Conversations 13

24 Jul 2019

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The TLV team is joined by radio legend Greg Cary.Plus NSW Police’s referral to the Coroner and why it’s media unit is now refusing to deal with Al...

Introducing 'Pendulum' - a new podcast

23 Jul 2019

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The body of a young mother is found beside an isolated road on a dark, foggy night at Sarina in 1978. Was it murder or suicide? Experts have thought b...

BONUS: Conversations 12

17 Jul 2019

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The TLV team discusses its most recent trip to Byron Bay and details of the pending review into the investigation of Marion’s disappearance by NSW P...

Bonus: Conversations 11

10 Jul 2019

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The Lady Vanishes team is joined by Mark Leveson, who shares a similar story to Sally following the disappearance of his son. But his perseverance was...

BONUS: Conversations 10

03 Jul 2019

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This week Sally, Alison and Bryan focus on ways to find out who made the withdrawals from Marion's bank account. Plus, they're joined by author and jo...

BONUS: Conversations 9

26 Jun 2019

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What happened at the NCAT hearing with NSW police. Why it's so important to Sally's plight to find out what happened to her mum. See omnystudio.com/li...

BONUS: Conversations 8

19 Jun 2019

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This week Sally, Alison and Bryan learn that a new police detective is taking on the case. Sally reaches out to find solicitors, real estate agents an...

BONUS: Conversations 7

12 Jun 2019

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The Lady Vanishes Team is joined by Le Courrier Australien Editor-in-Chief to discuss the ad featuring M F Remakel, plus the latest on our investigati...

11. Luxembourg

09 Jun 2019

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Our quest for answers leads us to the door of a man in Luxembourg. Could this be the culmination of Sally's search for her mum, Marion?Most of the mus...

BONUS: Conversations 6

05 Jun 2019

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We discuss our trip to Luxembourg, the Episode 10 cliff hanger and where to from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10. Closing In

02 Jun 2019

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A mysterious personal ad for a man looking for love. Could Marion have met with an exotic stranger? Our hunt for answers leads us overseas, retracing ...

BONUS: Conversations 5

29 May 2019

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Sally and Bryan talk to Alison from Europe where they’ve been chasing down new leads into Marion’s disappearance.They discuss where they’re at n...

9. Sleuth

26 May 2019

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They're carrying out their own investigations in an effort to find Marion. What our growing band of sleuths is finding out. Plus, Sally's nearest and ...

BONUS: Conversations 4

22 May 2019

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The aftermath of episode 8: unanswered questions from our trip to Tyalgum. Plus, progress on new leads and what our sleuths are doing in the U.K. See ...

8. Hidden

19 May 2019

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We received some tips that Marion may be involved with a group in northern New South Wales. So, we hit the road to investigate.Most of the music for T...

BONUS: Conversations 3

16 May 2019

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This week we discuss Sally’s latest attempt to get her mum on the National Missing Person’s database. We also look at core elements of the mystery...

7. Toxic

12 May 2019

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Disturbing allegations about what went on at Marion's last known place of employment. Most of the music for The Lady Vanishes was composed by Nicolas ...

BONUS: Conversations 2

09 May 2019

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This week in Conversations; Sally, Alison and Bryan address your questions about Marion's passport, her missing stored possessions and the hotels wher...

6. Byron

05 May 2019

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We go back to Byron Bay. What is it about the seaside town and surrounding hinterland that lures so many? We speak to experts about the reasons people...

BONUS: Conversations 1

02 May 2019

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As we add final touches to episode 6, we're busily investigating some of the leads you - our listeners - have given us.In our first bonus episode, The...

5. Mysterious Messages

28 Apr 2019

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A call to Crime Stoppers and mysterious social media messages from faceless strangers. Does someone know the truth? Sally's ongoing battle with bureau...

4. Taken

21 Apr 2019

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Episode 4: TakenWe reveal the startling new evidence that puts in doubt the assumptions of family and the police about why and how Marion vanished. We...

3. Teaching and turmoil at school

14 Apr 2019

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It was a dream job for a passionate teacher at a prestigious Gold Coast school. But then, everything changed. What happened to make Marion suddenly wa...

Episode 2: Who was Marion?

07 Apr 2019

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Her life. Her loves. Would she leave it all behind?Most of the music for The Lady Vanishes was composed by Nicolas Gasparini at thedarkpiano.com with ...

Episode 1: Left Behind

31 Mar 2019

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In 1997, Marion Barter boarded a plane for England for the trip of a lifetime. Instead, her loved ones never saw her again. What happened? Where is sh...