The Missing Matter

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Just when you thought the story was over, the questions only deepen.

In The Missing Matter: The Next Chapter in the Search for Marion Barter, Sally Leydon and investigative partner Joni Condos team up to reopen the 1997 disappearance of award-winning teacher Marion Barter. Across a global retracing of Marion’s final steps, never-before-heard evidence and interviews with key insiders shed fresh light on cash-trail anomalies, legal briefs, and unanswered questions. The ad-free first episode lands on Apple Podcasts on 12 May 2025, with the full series opening up to all listeners two weeks later.

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Next Stop Amsterdam

In this episode of The Missing Matter , Sally and Joni arrive in Amsterdam, following in Marion’s footsteps through rain-soaked streets, smoky hotel rooms, and winding tram rides. With one of them unexpectedly sidelined, the other takes on the city solo—navigating hidden corners, historic museums, and cryptic conversations in search of answers. What unfolds is a mix of emotion, determination, and discovery in a city that holds more than just memories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Jun 15, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Cyberattack - London

After leaving Japan with even more questions, Sal and Joni land in London. Their first stop is the British Library, and then it's off to the Sphinx to try to place Marion—and possibly Rick Blum—in the same location back in 1997. To find out more about Sally's search for her mum and the high tea, please head to https://themissingmatter.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 08, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Note Paper - Japan

One of the last notes Sally received from her mum was written on hotel notepaper from a room at the Hotel Nikko Narita in Japan. In this episode, Sally and Joni travel there to uncover answers: did her mum ever stay at this hotel? Did she get married here? And what immigration records might finally unlock the secret of Marion’s disappearance? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 01, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Sniffing Out The Answers

In this episode, Sally and the team join Search Dogs Sydney at two different locations in New South Wales, following up on leads that have emerged over the past few years. You can help Search Dogs Sydney continue their incredible work for people like Sally—who are living with the pain of ambiguous loss—by visiting https://searchdogssydney.org/ and making a donation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 25, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Rolling With The Punches

In this episode, Sal and Joni share the frustration of trying to move forward after the coronial verdict. For every step ahead, they’re pushed two steps back. Tune in to hear about the red tape, the blunders, the nightmares, the lack of empathy—and, finally, the breakthrough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2

So Close, Yet So Far

On 29 February 2024, the coroner delivered her findings into the disappearance of Marion Barter, Sally’s mum. After almost 27 years, Sally was left with more questions than answers—questions she was determined to resolve. In this episode, hear what unfolded in the aftermath of the inquest and discover what comes next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Story So Far...

Before you listen to the first episode of The Missing Matter, hear how the story has unfolded. In this bonus episode you can catch up on the story of missing person Marion Barter and her daughter Sally's decades-long journey to find out what happened to her mum, who disappeared in 1997. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2025•1 hr 19 min

Introducing - The Missing Matter

Just when you thought the story was over, the questions only deepen. Hosted by Sally Leydon - Marion’s daughter and the voice you know from The Lady Vanishes - The Missing Matter picks up the trail after the March 2024 coronial findings. With over 22 million downloads behind it, this fan-funded follow-up launches on its own new feed, ready to chart a fresh journey into the unknown. Join Sally and her investigative team as they: Revisit key locations from Australia to Europe, chasing every lead D...

May 01, 2025•4 min

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