Clueless Crime

This episode is part of our replay series while we take a short break—one of our favourites from the archive s. In this episode, we cover the unsolved 1969 murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik , the beloved nun whose story was later explored in Netflix’s The Keepers. She vanished while running errands, and her body was found three months later. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khr7dbuBjuE...

This episode is part of our replay series while we take a short break—one of our favourites from the archives. In this episode, we explore the mysterious disappearance of 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley , who vanished from a Caribbean cruise in 1998. Was it an accident, foul play, or abduction? Decades later, her case remains unsolved and surrounded by chilling speculation. Intro Clip: https://www.yo...

This episode is part of our replay series while we take a short break—one of our favourites from the archives. In this episode, we explore the 1984 murder of 41-year-old Nanette Ellis in Boronia, Melbourne. Despite decades of investigation, her killer has never been found, leaving her family still seeking justice. Intro Clip: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1469143897363411 Skip ahead to episode...

In March 2015, 41-year-old IT consultant Prabha Arun Kumar was walking home through Parramatta Park in Sydney after finishing a late shift. While speaking on the phone to her husband in India, her conversation was suddenly cut short when she was viciously attacked and stabbed to death. The random and brutal nature of the crime shocked both Australia and India, leaving two families devastated and a...

In this episode of Clueless Crime, we unpack the 1997 killing of Corinna Marr , a 25-year-old real estate agent and part-time model in Adelaide, who was found execution-style in her Collinswood unit. Bleeding from two close-range gunshot wounds — one to her breast, one to her head — Corinna’s death has remained unsolved for over two decades. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvnsLpUECvg...

In January 2022, the heartbreaking case of 8-year-old Elizabeth Struhs shocked Australia. Living in Toowoomba, Queensland, Elizabeth’s young life ended under unimaginable circumstances—at the hands of those who were meant to protect her. What unfolded was a story entangled with blind faith, a tightly controlled religious group, and decisions that put belief above a child’s wellbeing. Intro Clip: h...

On the night of November 9, 1984 , 31-year-old yoga instructor and waitress Lesley Patricia Larkin was discovered in her Noosa Heads unit—naked and gravely injured, lying across a mattress in her bedroom. Her neighbourhood, once a haven of innocence, turned into a crime scene that would remain unsolved for decades. Despite over 150 interviews—including with her ex-partner, neighbours, and colleagu...

In 2006, 51-year-old Susan Kuhnhausen came home from her shift as a nurse in Portland, Oregon, to find a stranger waiting inside her house with a hammer. What should have been the end of her life turned into one of the most extraordinary cases of survival and strength you’ll ever hear. The intruder wasn’t just a burglar — he had been hired to kill her. In this episode, we dive into Susan’s harrowi...

In May 2020, 58-year-old Colleen Rebelo was found dead under the shower in her Bicton, WA home. At first, her passing was thought to be natural—but within days, alarm bells rang when her son, Andre Rebelo, attempted to claim multiple newly-taken-out life insurance policies in her name. The cryptocurrency trader and partner of influencer Gracie Piscopo was drowning in debt, yet carefully curating a...

In June 2006, 24-year-old Auburn University graduate Lori Ann Slesinski vanished after making plans for a simple girls’ night. When she never showed up, her family grew concerned, and just days later, her car was discovered torched in a secluded cul-de-sac outside Auburn. Inside her home, investigators found disturbing signs of a struggle—yet Lori herself was nowhere to be found. Despite an exhaus...

In the quiet suburb of Beaumaris, Melbourne, 1976, eight-year-old Eloise Worledge mysteriously vanished from her bedroom in the dead of night. Despite an extensive police investigation, the chilling disappearance remains one of Australia’s most baffling unsolved cases. Who could have taken a young girl from her own home without a trace? What secrets linger in the shadows of this suburban neighborh...

From the 3rd to the 9th August 2025, National Missing Persons Week (NMPW) is observed across Australia. Now in its annual tradition, the week serves as a reminder that disappearances affect people from all walks of life. Community awareness is heightened through events, media features, and memorials like the “Missing Persons Family & Friends Walk.” The campaign encourages the public to renew e...

On February 24, 2023, in an upscale Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia neighborhood, 37‑year‑old pediatric nurse Christine Banfield was found stabbed to death inside her own home. Nearby lay the body of Joseph “Joe” Ryan, 39, fatally shot. The Banfields’ live‑in au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, reported the scene via a cryptic 911 call: “A friend of hers was hurt.” Christine later died at the hosp...

In this episode, we dive into one of Australia's most haunting outback mysteries — the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio. In July 2001, Peter and his girlfriend, Joanne Lees, were traveling through the remote Northern Territory when a terrifying roadside encounter changed everything. Joanne survived to tell the tale — claiming they were ambushed by a stranger on the highway —...

In October 2012, 29-year-old Kentucky attorney Ryan Poston was shot six times by his on-again, off-again girlfriend, 21-year-old Shayna Hubers. What she claimed was self-defense quickly unraveled into a chilling story of obsession, jealousy, and a toxic relationship spiraling out of control. ​ Just hours before the shooting, Ryan had planned to go on a date with Miss Ohio USA. Instead, he found hi...

In this episode of Clueless Crime, we head to Brunei to explore the chilling and unsolved case of Anthea Bradshaw, a 26-year-old Australian teacher whose life was tragically cut short in 1994. Anthea had travelled to Brunei to visit her husband, Jeff Hall, who was working as a radiographer for a hospital connected to Brunei’s royal family. The couple had planned to relocate there permanently. Just...

In June 2002, 19-year-old Amber Michelle Haigh vanished from the small town of Kingsvale in New South Wales, after reportedly being dropped off at a local train station. A young mother to a six-month-old son, Amber had been staying with friends while planning her next steps in life. But after that fateful day, she was never seen again. ​ Her disappearance sent shockwaves through the community—and...

In August 1999, 16-year-old Jessica Gaudie left her Nambour home to babysit for a family friend and was never seen again. Her disappearance sent shockwaves through Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and ignited one of the region’s most haunting murder investigations. The man convicted of her murder, Derek Bellington Sam, has never revealed the location of her body, leaving her family in a state of perpet...

In this heartbreaking episode, we explore the 2007 case of 15-year-old Carly Ryan from Adelaide, South Australia — a bright, creative teenager whose life was tragically cut short by someone she thought she could trust. ​ Carly had developed an online relationship with a boy named “Brandon Kane,” believing she’d found love. But behind the screen was not a teenage boy, but a 50-year-old man named Ga...

In this gripping episode, we delve into one of California’s most haunting child abduction cases — the disappearance of 7-year-old Steven Stayner in 1972. Snatched on his way home from school in Merced, Steven vanished without a trace, leaving his family shattered and desperate for answers. For seven years, Steven was held captive by child predator Kenneth Parnell, forced to live under a false iden...

On February 9, 2023, in the quiet town of Oak Grove, Louisiana, 43-year-old Crystal McCrory Jones was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head. Within just 1 hour and 45 minutes, authorities ruled her death a suicide. However, a series of unsettling inconsistencies and overlooked evidence have led her family to question this conclusion and seek justice. Crystal's husband, Tony Jones, a former e...

On a warm summer day in January 1965, what was meant to be an innocent beach outing ended in one of Australia's most chilling unsolved crimes. Best friends Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharrock, both just 15 years old, were brutally murdered in the sand dunes of Sydney's Wanda Beach. Their bodies were discovered the next day, sparking a massive investigation and a media frenzy that gripp...

In 2010, the brutal murder of Michelle Beets sent shockwaves through Sydney’s North Shore. A dedicated and well-respected nurse, Michelle was found stabbed to death on the doorstep of her home in Chatswood — a crime so violent, it stunned even seasoned investigators. As detectives dug deeper, they uncovered a chilling motive rooted in professional resentment and rejection. What seemed at first lik...

In October 2018, 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley vanished during a routine walk with her dog along Wangetti Beach in Far North Queensland. The next day, her father made a harrowing discovery—Toyah's body was found partially buried in the sand, bearing multiple stab wounds and a deep neck injury . This episode delves into the intricate details of the investigation that followed, highlighting the chall...

On New Year's Eve, 1998, the quiet town of Ashburton, New Zealand was shaken by the sudden disappearance of 15-year-old Kirsty Bentley. What began as an ordinary walk with her dog quickly spiraled into one of the country’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. Kirsty vanished without a trace—her dog was later found tied up, her underwear discovered miles away, and her body wouldn’t be found until week...