Clueless Crime

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...

In this compelling episode, we delve into the perplexing 1983 death of 32-year-old Gwen Grover in Cairns, Queensland. Discovered in her car with a fatal gunshot wound to the head, Gwen's death was swiftly ruled a suicide. However, decades later, questions surrounding the initial investigation have led to a significant development: a court has set aside the original coronial findings, paving th...

On January 16, 2010, Dr. Robert Stonebreaker, a respected veterinarian and founder of the Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar, was involved in a single-car accident in Rancho Santa Fe, California. His silver 2008 Porsche Carrera was found crashed in a ravine, but Dr. Stonebreaker was missing from the scene. The following morning, his body was discovered in a nearby driveway, approximately 1,000 fe...

On October 4, 1991, 27-year-old Melinda Freeman was found brutally murdered in her Whittlesea, Victoria home. That evening, her husband returned to discover their house ransacked and Melinda's body lying in the upstairs hallway . Despite a significant investigation over the past 30 years, detectives have been unable to determine Melinda's final movements that night and the events which led...

Joanne Ratcliffe (11) and Kirste Gordon (4) were last seen at a crowded football match at the Adelaide Oval. In the span of just 90 minutes, both girls vanished without a trace in broad daylight. Despite frantic searches, multiple witness accounts, and decades of investigation, their disappearance remains a cold case that continues to baffle the nation. Join us as we unpack the timeline of events,...

Join us for our 200th episode, where we answer some listener questions and messages and touch on the case of Tracy Whitney. At just 18 years old, Tracy Whitney’s life was full of promise—until one devastating moment changed everything. In this episode of Clueless Crime , Lochi and Corina unravel the heartbreaking story of Tracy, a young woman whose fate took a dark turn in ways no one could have p...

​In this episode, we delve into the perplexing disappearance of Jessica Zrinski, a 30-year-old woman from Sydney, Australia, who vanished without a trace in late November 2022.​ ​ Jessica was last seen around 10 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2022, in the Bossley Park area of Sydney's west. Concern grew when her family couldn't contact her, leading to a missing person report filed on Decembe...

In this episode of Clueless Crime , we dive into the baffling and tragic case of Stuart Lubbock, whose body was discovered in the swimming pool of British TV personality Michael Barrymore’s Essex mansion in March 2001. What was meant to be a night of partying took a dark and sinister turn, leaving behind more questions than answers. With suspicious injuries, conflicting witness statements, and a l...

On a hot July night in 1989, 16-year-old Fawn Marie Cox went to bed in her Kansas City home, never to wake up again. The next morning, her family made a horrifying discovery—Fawn had been sexually assaulted and strangled in her own bedroom. With no forced entry and few leads, the case went cold, leaving her loved ones desperate for answers. For over 30 years, Fawn’s family fought for justice, neve...

In this episode of Clueless Crime , we’re diving into one of Australia’s most infamous cases—the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain. In 1980, nine-week-old Azaria vanished from a campsite near Uluru, with her mother, Lindy Chamberlain, famously claiming, “A dingo’s got my baby.” What followed was a media frenzy, a controversial trial, and a miscarriage of justice that gripped the nation for decad...

In May 1985, 17-year-old Shari Smith vanished just steps from her home in Lexington, South Carolina. Days later, her family received a gut-wrenching letter—her “Last Will and Testament.” Then, less than two weeks later, nine-year-old Debra May Helmick was abducted from her front yard, sending shockwaves through the community. As investigators raced against time, the killer taunted Shari’s family w...

In February 2019, 17-year-old Charli Powell was discovered deceased in a men's toilet block in Queanbeyan, near Canberra, by her boyfriend, who had a history of abusive behavior towards her. Despite the troubling circumstances, authorities quickly ruled her death a suicide, overlooking critical evidence of domestic violence. This episode delves into the tragic events leading up to Charli's...

In this gripping episode of Clueless Crime, we dive into the harrowing case of Ashley Reeves, a 17-year-old girl who miraculously survived an attempted murder. In April 2006, Ashley was lured into the woods by someone she trusted—only to be brutally attacked, strangled, and left for dead. Against all odds, she fought to stay alive, spending over 30 hours in the wilderness before being discovered....

In this episode of Clueless Crime , Lochi and Corina dive into the baffling case of Daniel O’Keefe, a young man from Geelong, Victoria, who vanished without a trace in 2011. Despite tireless efforts from his family, including a widespread social media campaign and extensive searches, Daniel remained missing for over five years—until a heartbreaking discovery was made in his own home. We may be clu...