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The Lady Vanishes

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100 episodes

A much-loved mother, teacher and friend steps on a plane for an overseas adventure and is never seen again. Marion Barter, the former wife of Australian soccer great Johnny Warren, went missing in 1997. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are bizarre. Her daughter has never given up hope of finding her. This is her quest.

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  1. Million Dollar Baby

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E58

    We're back! Two years after the Coroner delivered her findings into the disappearance and death of Marion Barter, police announce a $1million reward for information that can help solve the case. Marion's daughter Sally…

  2. Introducing: Kiss and Kill - Available Now

    · 1:30 · Trailer

    A series of murders that shocked the nation. And the chilling patterns of behaviour hiding in plain sight. This important true crime podcast will change how we understand Australia's most dangerous offenders at a time…

  3. Introducing: The ABCs of Heston Russell

    · 1:18

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  4. The Truth About Amy Petition

    · 1:16 · Bonus

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  5. Introducing: The Truth About Amy

    · 1:22 · Trailer

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  6. Introducing - The Lady Vanishes Book

    · 2:05 · Bonus

    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 podcast series, for fans of I CATCH KILLERS, THE WIDOW OF WALCHA and…

  7. The Findings

    · 1 h 13 min · S1 E57

    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 believes happened to Marion Barter. What the findings mean and what the…

  8. Tipping Point

    · 51 min · S1 E56

    Emotions are in overdrive with just days until the State Coroner delivers her findings into Marion’s disappearance. Criminal Behavioural Analyst Laura Richards gives her final assessment of the case, and how you can…

  9. Kiss of Death

    · 57 min · S1 E55

    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 Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Look Out - Myuu -…

  10. Introducing The Man Behind the Rose

    · 1:13 · Trailer

    Disgraced former Beattie Government health minister Gordon Nuttall was sentenced to 14 years for corruption and perjury. Until now he hasn’t been allowed to tell his story without the very real threat of going back to…

  11. The Beginning

    · 1 h 27 min · S1 E54

    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 information about Mr Blum and about Marion. Music credits: Theme:…

  12. Le Diabolique

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E53

    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 brave woman who rejected Ric Blum’s advances and witnessed some very…

  13. The Debt

    · 59 min · S1 E52

    Some parents leave their children an inheritance, Ric Blum left his daughter Evelyn a debt worth millions of francs. Plus, we feature the gripping interview of Liam Bartlett speaking to Ghislaine Danlois, who claims Mr…

  14. Daughter

    · 1 h 19 min · S1 E51

    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 past. Spotlight, Seven’s current affairs show, captures the incredible…

  15. Aftermath

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E50

    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 Ric Blum? Music credits: Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu -…

  16. The Inquest: Part 19

    · 58 min · S1 E49

    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 Blum's response to the evidence of new witnesses. Thanks to…

  17. The Inquest: Part 18

    · 51 min · S1 E48

    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 voices heard and their stories told, they get up in the middle of the…

  18. Gaslight

    · 1 h 20 min · S1 E47

    An inquest announcement, as a poisons expert and a criminal behavioural analyst give their assessment of Ric Blum's history. Plus, putting together the pieces - a timeline of Blum's life and actions, and how they link…

  19. The One Who Got Away

    · 1 h 37 min · S1 E46

    Monique Cornelius finally speaks out - revealing the terrifying admission which made her fear Ric Blum, plus the reason she believes she escaped his advances. Also, an appeal for another possible victim in Melbourne.…

  20. Introducing 'Shot in the Dark'

    · 1:53 · Trailer

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  21. Introducing 'The Flying Dutchman'

    · 2:33

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  22. Introducing 'Inside the Tribe'

    · 5:52 · Trailer

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  23. Special Announcement

    · 2:03 · Bonus

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  24. Tainted Love (part 2)

    · 1 h 27 min · S1 E45

    In her own words - Ghislaine's recollections of Ric Blum. Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/ Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Flip The Script by Otis…

  25. Tainted Love

    · 1 h 24 min · S1 E44

    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, it happened in Belgium. More details of Ghislaine's affair with Ric…

  26. The Catch-Up - 6

    · 1 h 13 min · Bonus

    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 of the case of Marion Barter. It's been a long journey from where we…

  27. The Catch-Up - 5

    · 1 h 07 min · Bonus

    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 of the case of Marion Barter. It's been a long journey from where we…

  28. The Catch-Up - 4

    · 1 h 04 min · Bonus

    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 of the case of Marion Barter. It's been a long journey from where we…

  29. The Catch-Up - 3

    · 52 min · Bonus

    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 of the case of Marion Barter. It's been a long journey from where we…

  30. The Catch-Up - 2

    · 51 min · Bonus

    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 of the case of Marion Barter. It's been a long journey from where we…

  31. The Catch-Up - 1

    · 1 h 15 min · Bonus

    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 of the case of Marion Barter. It's been a long journey from where we…

  32. Wild Claims

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E43

    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 very familiar claims of romance, deception, theft and... poison.…

  33. The Inquest Resumes

    · 48 min · S1 E42

    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 findings she should make... about what happened to Marion. Thanks to…

  34. Secrets and Lies

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E41

    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 against him. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/…

  35. BONUS: Conversations 21

    · 42 min · Bonus

    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 privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

  36. The Money Trail

    · 55 min · S1 E40

    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 boast to him about his nefarious activities. Thanks to Alliance…

  37. Twisted Tales

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E39

    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 options are available to the Coroner and where to from here. Thanks…

  38. After the Inquest

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E38

    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 Alliance Français de Brisbane ( afbrisbane.com ) Theme: Identity…

  39. The Inquest: Part 16

    · 45 min · S1 E37

    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 Francaise de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/ Theme: Identity…

  40. The Inquest: Part 15

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E36

    Mr Blum's evidence becomes more outlandish and contradictory, yet despite gaping holes in his testimony, he maintains he's telling the truth. Instead, he accuses all of the women who've spoken out against him of…

  41. The Inquest: Part 14

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E35

    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 the world to support her. Thanks to Alliance Française, Brisbane…

  42. Digging for Answers

    · 46 min · S1 E34

    Since the inquest into Marion Barter's disappearance was adjourned a couple of months ago, devastating floods and Covid have been playing havoc with lives in this part of Australia. However, we've been doing some…

  43. The Inquest: Part 13

    · 53 min · S1 E33

    Confusion and contradictions in Mr Blum's evidence as he recounts his relationships with Janet Oldenburg... and Marion Barter. Thanks to Alliance Française in Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/ Theme: Identity…

  44. The Inquest: Part 12

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E32

    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 identity. With thanks to: Alliance Française Brisbane -…

  45. The Inquest: Part 11

    · 48 min · S1 E31

    A lifetime of lies unravels as Marion Barter’s secret lover gives evidence. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ March of the Mind by…

  46. The Inquest: Part 10

    · 59 min · S1 E30

    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://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu…

  47. A Man of Many Names

    · 33 min · S1 E29

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

  48. The Inquest: Part 9

    · 50 min · S1 E28

    They didn't know Marion... but they did know a certain mystery man. The extraordinary revelations of Ginette and Janet. Thanks to Alliance Française de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com Theme: Identity Crisis -…

  49. The Inquest: Part 8

    · 23 min · S1 E27

    Why Queensland Police officers were convinced Marion Barter was alive and well in late 1997. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ A Darker Heart - Jason Shaw on…

  50. The Inquest: Part 7

    · 35 min · S1 E26

    A secret lover with many identities: bombshell evidence revealed as the inquest resumes into the disappearance of Marion Barter. Music: Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ The Final Showdown -…

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