The Lady Vanishes

Finer Details

Under Pressure

New Evidence

Analysing Mr Blum

Monique

Ghislaine's Story

Ghislaine's Story

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 4

Episode 3

Episode 2

Episode 1

Another Victim?

Memories Return

How Ric Blum funded his lifestyle

What the police thought of Blum's stories.

Loose Ends

Last day on the stand

An extraordinary love letter

Which version is correct, Mr Blum?

The Final Days of Evidence

So Many Stories

Impersonating Mr Remakel

Lies Laid Bare

What the Wife Didn't Know

Ric? Frederic? Fernard? Willie?

Two other women

What the bank teller said

Mystery Man

The inquest hears from Marion's former neighbour, a colleague and a love interest before proceedings wind up. Sally gives her take on the two weeks of hearings… and it’s not over yet.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.co...

Two of Marion Barter's three sisters give evidence at the inquest into her disappearance: why one has changed her mind about what she thinks happened to her.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker Theme - ...

Sally Leydon is called to give evidence at her mother's inquest, over three gruelling days.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Ignotus by Agnese ValmaggiaL...

The evidence of Sally's husband Chris Leydon, the former girlfriend of Sally's brother Owen and a couple of Marion's oldest friends. A$250,000 reward is posted - plus the inquest hears from the Inspector now in charge of the New South W...

Two police officers connected with the case (including the one who first spoke with Sally in 1997) give evidence, as Sydney's Covid outbreak worsens.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https...

A $250,000 reward as the inquest into Marion Barter’s disappearance begins. We hear from a detective, bankers, a dentist and optometrist on days one and two. Plus, the impact of a Covid outbreak on proceedings.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https:/...

Day 1 of the inquest into Marion Barter's disappearance. Sally and the team meet before proceedings begin and look ahead at what will be a big two weeks in Sydney and northern New South Wales. **Please note** this episode was recorded before a Cov...

Less than a month to go until the inquest into Marion Barter's disappearance. Sally prepares for what could be the final destination in her long journey for information. Theme: Identity Crisis - - Myuu thedarkpiano.com https://creativecommons....

Imagine your trauma leads the news. Your private life is then public property. Your anonymity is lost. That’s what it’s like to become an accidental celebrity. Now, the spotlight is turned around. Each weekly episode offers rare media insights from an ...

While relieved at the revelation of a Coronial Inquest, Sally discusses the toll it has taken and how she gets through every day. The team also chats about what else is happening behind the scenes.

It's the decision we've been waiting so long for: one that brings relief and validation for Sally after half a lifetime searching for her mother.And 13 years after she was first asked, Sally finally becomes the face of Missing Persons week....

Sally, Bryan and Alison discuss the latest tips that could help with the investigation into Marion’s disappearance.

The team uncovers more documents which lead to a surprise new theory about Marion’s disappearance. The involvement of another person is almost certain, as one of the country’s leading Coronial experts breaks down Marion’s case and explains what we can ...

The wheels of justice turn slowly, but the team finally receives some new information after last year's tribunal hearing, which reveals how the system failed Marion and Sally. Also, tune in for the latest from the Coroner on an inquest.Most of ...

Did Marion ever come back to Australia after embarking upon her European vacation 23 years ago? The team acquires a crucial document confirming a stunning truth.Australian icon Ita Buttrose reveals her connection to Marion and Sally meets the new Offi...

As the final chapter for the year approaches, we discuss the latest breakthrough and why we're sure the mystery of what happened to Marion will be solved.

The TLV team discusses the discovery of another person who may be able to help with the investigation into Marion’s disappearance – the pilot! They also foreshadow another imminent breakthrough and recap the last episode and the interesting online deba...

Our super sleuths track down someone we've been looking for since the investigation began. We revisit the Luxembourg connection and catch up with an inspirational man who knows more than most people what Sally is going through. He shares his story...

The team announces that another major hurdle has been cleared. We also pay tribute to Marion on her birthday and discuss the most recent contact with Fernand Remakel in Luxembourg.

The TLV team discusses the latest leads being chased, along with recent interviews and where to from here.

Could Marion's old ballet slippers help the police investigation into her disappearance? Sally provides her DNA, a former colleague offers a new lead and we finally catch up with the last person to see Marion before she left Australia. Plus, a mys...

Unexpected new information about Marion's bank accounts: what it means for the investigation. We finally track down Marion's former boyfriend. Plus... The Good Cop, Ron Iddles. What's his take on the case?Most of the music for The L...

We reveal a major breakthrough! Plus, inside the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) hearing as Sally seeks access to documents in Marion's case file. Also, we track down the first police officer who Sally dealt with.Most of the music ...

The TLV team is joined by radio legend Greg Cary.Plus NSW Police’s referral to the Coroner and why it’s media unit is now refusing to deal with Alison Sandy.

The body of a young mother is found beside an isolated road on a dark, foggy night at Sarina in 1978. Was it murder or suicide? Experts have thought both. Could a killer still be on the run? From the team that brought you The Lady Vanishes, a new podca...

The TLV team discusses its most recent trip to Byron Bay and details of the pending review into the investigation of Marion’s disappearance by NSW Police Homicide Unit.

The Lady Vanishes team is joined by Mark Leveson, who shares a similar story to Sally following the disappearance of his son. But his perseverance was eventually rewarded when his son’s remains were found following a Coronial Inquest. Also, the latest ...

This week Sally, Alison and Bryan focus on ways to find out who made the withdrawals from Marion's bank account. Plus, they're joined by author and journalist Madonna King - the person responsible for introducing Sally and Alison.

What happened at the NCAT hearing with NSW police. Why it's so important to Sally's plight to find out what happened to her mum.

This week Sally, Alison and Bryan learn that a new police detective is taking on the case. Sally reaches out to find solicitors, real estate agents and travel agents who may have met with Marion before she went overseas. We're also joined by Austr...

The Lady Vanishes Team is joined by Le Courrier Australien Editor-in-Chief to discuss the ad featuring M F Remakel, plus the latest on our investigation into Marion’s disappearance.

Our quest for answers leads us to the door of a man in Luxembourg. Could this be the culmination of Sally's search for her mum, Marion?Most of the music for The Lady Vanishes was composed by Nicolas Gasparini at thedarkpiano.com with additional...

We discuss our trip to Luxembourg, the Episode 10 cliff hanger and where to from here.

A mysterious personal ad for a man looking for love. Could Marion have met with an exotic stranger? Our hunt for answers leads us overseas, retracing the last known footsteps of Marion Barter. Most of the music for The Lady Vanishes was composed by ...

Sally and Bryan talk to Alison from Europe where they’ve been chasing down new leads into Marion’s disappearance.They discuss where they’re at now and answer more listeners' questions, as well as provide an update on investigations already underway.

They're carrying out their own investigations in an effort to find Marion. What our growing band of sleuths is finding out. Plus, Sally's nearest and dearest: the impact this search is having on them.Most of the music for The Lady Vanish...

The aftermath of episode 8: unanswered questions from our trip to Tyalgum. Plus, progress on new leads and what our sleuths are doing in the U.K.

We received some tips that Marion may be involved with a group in northern New South Wales. So, we hit the road to investigate.Most of the music for The Lady Vanishes was composed by Nicolas Gasparini at thedarkpiano.com with additional tracks by Ma...

This week we discuss Sally’s latest attempt to get her mum on the National Missing Person’s database. We also look at core elements of the mystery and of course, the upcoming episode 8.

Disturbing allegations about what went on at Marion's last known place of employment. Most of the music for The Lady Vanishes was composed by Nicolas Gasparini at thedarkpiano.com with additional tracks by Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.com an...

This week in Conversations; Sally, Alison and Bryan address your questions about Marion's passport, her missing stored possessions and the hotels where she stayed in England. Also, the team discusses reports the NSW Police Force Missing Person...

We go back to Byron Bay. What is it about the seaside town and surrounding hinterland that lures so many? We speak to experts about the reasons people go missing and look into the attraction of cults. Most of the music for The Lady Vanishes was comp...

As we add final touches to episode 6, we're busily investigating some of the leads you - our listeners - have given us.In our first bonus episode, The Lady Vanishes team delves deeper into the mystery disappearance of Marion and addresses some...

A call to Crime Stoppers and mysterious social media messages from faceless strangers. Does someone know the truth? Sally's ongoing battle with bureaucracy as she chases answers in her hunt for Marion.Most of the music for The Lady Vanishes was...

Episode 4: TakenWe reveal the startling new evidence that puts in doubt the assumptions of family and the police about why and how Marion vanished. We also examine the how the police investigation is at odds with Sally Leydon’s belief that her mother ...

The Lady Vanishes

The Lady Vanishes

The Lady Vanishes

A much loved mother, teacher and friend steps on a plane for an overseas adventure and is never seen again. Marion Barter, the former wife of Australian soccer great Johnny Warren, went missing in 1997. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance a...