Introducing — Lies in Lismore
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Who was Simone Strobel and what happened to her in Lismore?
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Podcasts, radio, news, music, and more. A heads up before we start. This podcast contains some strong language. Two German backpackers are on the trip of a lifetime, driving a small campervan down the Australian coast. They're in awe of the stunning beaches and wildlife, and making friends everywhere they go. When suddenly One of them goes missing in a country
town. We were a little bit incredulous, like how can somebody go missing in the Lismore C B D?
I remember that the whole town was in shock.
That front page had the headline, Where's Simone?
Simone Strobel disappeared from the Lismore Caravan Park on the 11th of February 2005. She was a kindergarten teacher, a music lover, and she was just 25 years old. Six days later, her body was found. She'd been killed.
Why is Simone’s boyfriend, Tobias Suckfuell, under suspicion?
Community members will gather in Lismore tonight to remember Simone Strobel. It was sort of the biggest story of the year or even of the decade. From the start. Questions follow her boyfriend. Do you know what happened to Simone? Have you harmed someone? I have nothing to tell you. I told you the truth. I told that ten times today. Even today. All these years later. Police still haven't solved the case. And I wanna know why. I'm Richard Baker. I'm an investigative journalist.
What new twists and potential suspects have emerged in the case?
And for more than a year now, I've been looking into this case. Because decades on, there are still new twists in the story. Yeah, that sounds really dodgy. All we felt was anger. That was absolute bullshit. What else have you not told us about this matter? Are you supposed to tell the truth? But the truth can be hard to find when lies are layered upon lies. Just because someone's lying doesn't make them a murderer. Did you kill Sonoim Strabel?
How does investigative journalist Richard Baker approach uncovering the truth?
No, never. Why should I kill my girlfriend?
What is that for fucking question?
Has the truth been hiding in plain sight? Or did a killer escape without scrutiny? I thought this is nonsense. I was furious. We were so angry.
Why have police investigations stalled and what obstacles remain?
The police didn't like that at all. From Unravel comes lies in Lismore. If you lied about one thing, You may live at other things. All episodes drop on September ninth.
To have something like that happen in the heart of Lismo.
What can listeners expect from the rest of the ‘Lies in Lismore’ series?
It's one of those moments that really changes the place.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Who was Simone Strobel and what happened to her in Lismore?
0:00–1:00
2
Why is Simone’s boyfriend, Tobias Suckfuell, under suspicion?
1:00–1:38
3
What new twists and potential suspects have emerged in the case?
1:38–2:05
4
How does investigative journalist Richard Baker approach uncovering the truth?
2:05–2:24
5
Why have police investigations stalled and what obstacles remain?
2:24–2:41
6
What can listeners expect from the rest of the ‘Lies in Lismore’ series?
2:41–2:44