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What Happened To…

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Marion Barter
Missing Persons
Rick Blum
Mental Health
Australia
Japan
Zac Barnes
Anna Jenkins
New South Wales
DNA Testing
Ambiguous Loss
Joanne Ratcliffe
Katie O'shea
New South Wales Police
Nicola Sallese
Forensic Human Identification
Samantha Murphy
Grief and Loss
Aaron Clear
Queensland

What Happened To… is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of missing people across Australia, with a focus on lesser-known cases that deserve more attention. Each episode explores a new story, helping families keep their loved one’s name in the public conversation and raising awareness in the hope that someone, somewhere, may know something.

This series exists to support families, amplify ... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes49Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

In April 1974, teenage cousins Raylene Eaton and Yvonne Waters went out to enjoy live music at a Perth pub and never returned home. Last seen leaving the White Sands Tavern with three unidentified men, the girls vanished without a trace. More than 50... more

In November 1994, Sydney woman Revelle Balmain disappeared after attending what was believed to be her final appointment of the day. More than three decades later, her disappearance remains one of Australia’s most enduring mysteries.

In Revelle Ba... more

In this episode, we sit down with renowned criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro to unravel the complexities of the Samantha Murphy case from Ballarat. Samantha's disappearance has puzzled law enforcement and the public alike, leaving more questions... more

A man has now been charged with the alleged murder of Samantha Murphy, but many questions about what happened on the morning she disappeared remain unanswered.

In this episode, former Victorian Police detective Damien Marrett helps piece together w... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Watson-Munro
Criminal Psychologist
Episode: The Criminal Psychologist
Damien Marrett
Former Victorian Police Detective and private investigator
Independent/private investigation
Episode: Missing Pieces
Mark Gregory
Associate Professor, School of Engineering, RMIT University
RMIT University
Episode: The Digital Trail
Jake Cassar
Bush tracker from Central Coast NSW who helped search for Samantha Murphy and other cases
Independent bush tracking volunteer
Episode: Inside the Search for Samantha Murphy
Gregory Lamey
Former New South Wales detective inspector, investigator
Professional Investigators College of Australasia
Episode: Samantha Murphy: The Run She Never Came Home From
Damien Dickie
Aided by a podcast host, Damien speaks about his father's disappearance and his family's experience
Family of Robert Dickie
Episode: What Happened to Robert Dickie? The Dad.
Robert Green
A man in Western Australia who claims to have known Des Carr and reached out via Facebook to share information
Independent contact, WA
Episode: I Saw Him After He Disappeared
Pam Gangel
Pam, Des's sister-in-law and mother figure within the family recalled in the episode
Family of Desmond Carr
Episode: Someone Knew Something
Pam Hardinge
Friend of Des Carr; described as a relative-facing family friend who attended the inquest
Friend of Des Carr / Family associate
Episode: New Clues in the Disappearance of Des Carr

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 354 ratings
  • Des’s Nephew

    The best pod cast I have listened too. Des’s nephew is brilliant. Sorry I’ve misplaced your name. You are amazing. You are thorough. You are sympathetic. I have listened to all of your pod casts and look forward to many more. Wish they came out daily. Thanks for all that you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    christaMDT
    Australia2 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Great work and great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    christaMDT
    Australia3 months ago
  • Ads so loud they blow your head off

    I can’t listen to a show that hasn’t figured out how to trim the gain on volume of ads. Full stop.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Catte Adams
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Quality podcast!! Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    posh247odo
    United States5 months ago
  • Marion Barter

    Hiya Sally! I’m so so sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine what it was like for you and your family. I may be just a kid but your mother’s story is interesting and SHE DOES MATTER, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! This has been my go to podcast when studying, reading, walking, running or just sitting in my room staring into nothingness!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I like monkeys! 🐒🙉🙊🙈🐵🍌
    New Zealand5 months ago

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Fans appreciate the ongoing advocacy and public-awareness angle that sustains case attention.
Listeners praise the host's empathetic storytelling and thorough research, with attention to family perspectives.
Some critics note audio quality or narrative focus can feel uneven across episodes.

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Apple Podcasts
#103
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#139
New Zealand/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#183
Hong Kong/True Crime

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Missing Pieces
Q: Tell me about the process now. So what we do know is he has been charged. What's the next steps?
Damien outlines the progression from charging to the hand-up brief, committal hearing, and potential trial in the Supreme Court, noting timelines, evidence review, and the need for thoroughness given the high public and legal scrutiny.
Missing Pieces
Q: Can you talk to me in your previous life as a detective? What would the steps have been to arrest the suspect or the alleged murderer?
Damien explains that police typically identify a credible suspect early, gather data (phone, location, eyewitness), and build a solid brief before arresting or charging, emphasizing that processing and validation of data take time before a hand-up brief is prepared for prosecution.
Samantha Murphy: The Run She Never Came Home From
Q: What is the first thing police do when a person goes missing and what does the investigation start with?
The first step is to gather all available information about the disappearance, build a basic timeline, and then focus on victimology by talking to those closest to the person to understand movements and context.
The Last Goodbye: What Happened to Dylan Dickie?
Q: What do you hope listeners take away from this story?
I want people to understand the human impact behind a disappearance, to push for answers, and to remember that families are still waiting for closure and justice while coping with ongoing grief.
The Last Goodbye: What Happened to Dylan Dickie?
Q: Do you have a feeling of what happened to Dylan?
Yeah, I think Dylan took his own life, but there are competing theories and a lot of uncertainty, and I always hope for solid evidence that can confirm what happened.

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What is What Happened To… about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on unsolved and lesser-known missing-person cases across Australia, weaving family testimonies with investigative context and public appeals for new information. Episodes blend personal family perspectives, law-enforcement updates, and advocacy efforts to keep cases in the public conversation, often highlighting the emotional toll on relatives and the ongoing pursuit of truth. A notable strength is its sustained focus on advocacy and public awareness, using intimate storytelling to humanize complex investigations and encourage tips from listeners. This approach can resonate with audiences interested in true crime with a strong empathetic angle and a penchant for long-form, case-following narratives that persist beyond initi... more

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1. Tim Watson-Munro
2. Damien Marrett
3. Mark Gregory
4. Jake Cassar
5. Gregory Lamey
6. Damien Dickie
7. Robert Green
8. Pam Gangel

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