In June 2006, 24-year-old Auburn University graduate Lori Ann Slesinski vanished after making plans for a simple girls’ night. When she never showed up, her family grew concerned, and just days later, her car was discovered torched in a secluded cul-de-sac outside Auburn. Inside her home, investigators found disturbing signs of a struggle—yet Lori herself was nowhere to be found. Despite an exhaustive search, her body has never been recovered. Years later, attention turned to a close friend, Ric...
Aug 17, 2025•41 min
In the quiet suburb of Beaumaris, Melbourne, 1976, eight-year-old Eloise Worledge mysteriously vanished from her bedroom in the dead of night. Despite an extensive police investigation, the chilling disappearance remains one of Australia’s most baffling unsolved cases. Who could have taken a young girl from her own home without a trace? What secrets linger in the shadows of this suburban neighborhood? Join us as we explore the eerie circumstances, the heartbreak of a family left searching, and t...
Aug 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min
From the 3rd to the 9th August 2025, National Missing Persons Week (NMPW) is observed across Australia. Now in its annual tradition, the week serves as a reminder that disappearances affect people from all walks of life. Community awareness is heightened through events, media features, and memorials like the “Missing Persons Family & Friends Walk.” The campaign encourages the public to renew efforts in sharing information, supporting affected families, and keeping unresolved cases—like those...
Aug 03, 2025•30 min
On February 24, 2023, in an upscale Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia neighborhood, 37‑year‑old pediatric nurse Christine Banfield was found stabbed to death inside her own home. Nearby lay the body of Joseph “Joe” Ryan, 39, fatally shot. The Banfields’ live‑in au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, reported the scene via a cryptic 911 call: “A friend of hers was hurt.” Christine later died at the hospital. Initially described by authorities as a scenario of self‑defense against an alleged intruder w...
Jul 27, 2025•52 min
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 — but Peter was never seen again. As investigators pieced together the bizarre circumstances, suspicion, m...
Jul 20, 2025•1 hr
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 himself face-to-face with Shayna—who, after shooting him, calmly called 911 and told police she “gave ...
Jul 13, 2025•56 min
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 days after her arrival, Anthea was found murdered in the apartment where Jeff was living. She had b...
Jul 06, 2025•57 min
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 left behind a trail of disturbing questions. Why would Amber leave her son behind? What really happe...
Jun 29, 2025•44 min
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 perpetual grief and uncertainty. But Jessica’s case may be just one piece of a larger, more disturbing p...
Jun 22, 2025•35 min
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 Garry Newman, who had created a fake identity to groom and manipulate her. When Carly began pulling aw...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 identity and manipulated into believing his family no longer wanted him. But in a courageous act that sh...
Jun 08, 2025•44 min
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 employee of the West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Department—the very agency that investigated her death—...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 gripped the nation. In this episode, we delve into the details of the girls' final hours, the eerie clues left be...
May 25, 2025•47 min
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 like a random act of violence turned out to be the culmination of a long-simmering grudge. In this epis...
May 20, 2025•43 min
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 challenges faced by law enforcement and the community's quest for justice. We explore the evidence presen...
May 11, 2025•40 min
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 weeks later in dense bushland. In this episode, we retrace Kirsty's final known movements, examine the b...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 the way for a potential new inquest .Intro Clip: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0...
Apr 27, 2025•55 min
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 feet from the crash site. The medical examiner determined that he died from blunt force trauma to the ...
Apr 21, 2025•47 min
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 to her murder. In this episode, we delve into the details of the case, explore the investigation's twists...
Apr 13, 2025•33 min
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, explore chilling witness statements, and discuss the eerie connections to other unsolved cases — al...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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 predicted. What really happened? Was she in the wrong place at the wrong time, or was there something...
Mar 30, 2025•51 min
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 December 3, 2022. Despite extensive searches, including operations in the Jenolan State Forest near the Jenolan...
Mar 25, 2025•40 min
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 long, troubled police investigation, Stuart’s case remains one of the UK’s most debated unsolved myst...
Mar 16, 2025•43 min
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, never giving up hope. Then, in 2020, advancements in DNA technology finally uncovered the shocking ident...
Mar 10, 2025•40 min
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 decades. Skip ahead to episode: 09.16 Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du1M_yPSynQ www.cluel...
Mar 02, 2025•57 min
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 with phone calls, revealing haunting details. But a crucial mistake would lead law enforcement straig...
Feb 23, 2025•55 min
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 death, examining the systemic failures that ignored her pleas for help, and the subsequent impact on her fa...
Feb 16, 2025•52 min
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. Intro clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbH6S4z57hE Skip to episode: 12.00 www.cluelesscrime.co...
Feb 09, 2025•47 min
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 clueless, but that won’t stop us from talking true crime. https://missed.org.au/ Intro Clip: https://ww...
Feb 02, 2025•19 min
In this episode of Clueless Crime , Lochi and Corina uncover the chilling story of Lynette White, a 26-year-old woman who was brutally murdered in her home in the peaceful town of Cudgee, NSW, in 1973. Lynette was found stabbed multiple times in her small seaside apartment, sparking one of the most intense murder investigations the region had ever seen., and the case remains cold. Jump in, losers—let’s talk true crime. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence and violent crim...
Jan 26, 2025•52 min
