In this episode, we delve into the shocking and tragic case of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio in the Australian Outback in 2001. Falconio and his girlfriend Joanne Lees were traveling along a remote highway in the Northern Territory when they were flagged down by a man claiming their vehicle had an engine problem. The man then shot Falconio and assaulted Lees before she managed to escape and raise the alarm.

Join us as we explore the details of the investigation, the intense media scrutiny surrounding the case, and the impact it had on the Australian and British public. Come with us as we examine the hunt for Falconio's killer and the ultimate conviction of Bradley Murdoch. This episode is a gripping exploration of one of Australia's most infamous and tragic true crime cases.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Sources cited:
Murdoch, L., 2005. 28-year minimum sentence for Outback killing. The Age, 16 December. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.theage.com.au/national/28-year-minimum-sentence-for-outback-killing-20051216-ge1frm.html

Anon., 2005. Lees relives night she feared she'd die. The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 October. Accessed december 18, 2022. https://www.smh.com.au/national/lees-relives-night-she-feared-shed-die-20051019-gdm9z1.html

Anon., 2005. Outback murder trial begins. The Scotsman, 17 October. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.scotsman.com/news/world/outback-murder-trial-begins-2513474

Anon., 2006. Lees attacks 'sensational' media. Metro UK, 9 October. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://metro.co.uk/2006/10/09/lees-attacks-sensational-media-255296/