
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeNewsNews Commentary | |||

More than four decades after DeS disappeared without a trace, his family finally receives the news they have been waiting for: his case is being prepared for the coroner.
As police revisit the evidence, new questions emerge. Could unidentified huma... more
Forty years after Des vanished, new information is still emerging. Peter Connolly has now made an official statement to police about seeing Des after he disappeared — and one detail about what Des was wearing raises fresh questions about whether unid... more
We have had many emails with theories about what happened to my Uncle Des. Some of them have been wild and would never make the podcast, some we followed up but went nowhere and then others we believe needed further exploring… this theory is one of t... more
I didn’t ever think I would open up my laptop again and start writing another episode about Des, who disappeared 40 years ago. After we released episode 5 I was not hopeful anyone would come forward with new information. That was until Tuesday night ... more
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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!
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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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Recent guests on What Happened To… include:
1. Peter Connolly
2. Detective Sergeant Jude Severight
3. Darren Wilmer
4. John Edwards
5. Belle Jensen
6. Darren Jensen
7. Joe Burr
8. Belle Wilmer
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