What Happened To…

What Happened To…

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 their voices, and remind Australia that no missing person should ever be forgotten. If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your business in any one of our shows, book a free call here Support and Information If you have information about a missing person, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report at crimestoppers.com.au. Reports can be made confidentially. For information about missing persons in Australia, visit the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre at missingpersons.gov.au. The centre is run by the Australian Federal Police and helps coordinate national awareness around missing persons cases. If this episode has raised distressing feelings, you can contact Lifeline 24 hours a day on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au.

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May 17, 2026 2 mins

Welcome to a new podcast in this feed. It's called What Happened To...

Each week we will share new stories of long-term missing Australian people. The idea is to bring awareness to these cases. To kick off, we are republishing some of the previous shows we have produced in support of the missing. 

In 2019, we told the story...

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In 2019, we told the story of Zac Barnes  an 18-year-old from the Hunter Valley who vanished in November 2016 after getting out of a friend’s car on the way to Thornton train station and running into nearby bushland.

At the time, Zac’s family were still searching for answers. His body had never been found. The questions around what happened that ...

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Head back to that weekend in 2016 when Zac went missing plus we visit the location where he was last seen.  

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May 26, 2026 20 mins

Zac's disappearance didn't just impact the family, it impacted those left behind in the community around them.  

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When your 18 year old son goes missing and there are no clear answers after a long period of time, you resort to any means necessary to find out What happened to Zac Barnes?

If you know anything about Zac Barnes’ disappearance, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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June 2, 2026 24 mins

When we first released this podcast in 2020, Kathleen “Katie” O’Shea’s family had already spent nearly 15 years searching for answers. Now, on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance and suspected murder, police and Katie’s daughter are again appealing to the public.

Katie was last seen in Atherton on 29 December 2005 after travelling to Queensland to visit family. A coronial inquest later found she ...

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June 4, 2026 24 mins

In the lead up to Katie O'Shea's disappearance we explore the unanswered question and reveal a possible suspect. 

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In this episode we explore two persons of interest in the disappearance of Katie O'Shea.

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June 9, 2026 15 mins

In this episode we explore the second person of interest in the disappearance of Katie O'Shea.

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In this episode, we talk to Danny O'Shea, who was just 16 when his mother vanished without a trace. 

He hasn't spoken to anyone over 20 years until now  

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June 16, 2026 23 mins

In this new update about the case of missing mum Katie Oshea, who went missing in 2005.

QLD government have put forward a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of persons involved in her murder.

If you can help, contact crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

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June 18, 2026 3 mins

In 2021 we spoke with Joanne' sister about her disappearance, in 2026 its been 53 years since both girls went missing at the Adelaide Oval. 

This short 6 part series explores the details of their disappearance  and the theories around what happened to Joanne and Kirste.

Ep 1 is out Monday 22nd June  

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June 21, 2026 37 mins

Joanne Ratcliffe (11)and Kirste Gordon(4) were two Australian girls who went missing while attending an Australian rules football match at the Adelaide Oval on 25 August 1973. In this first Episode we meet Suzie, Joanne's little sister and find out the circumstances around their disappearance 53 years ago.   

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In this episode we learn details of the moments after the abduction of Joanne and Kirste Gordon from Adelaide oval in 1973

It includes various witness accounts of a suspect that was seen leaving the oval with two children and police reports from around that time. 

it also includes evidence  against the first person of interest in this case Arthur Brown. 

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