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 are bizarre. Her daughter has never given up hope of finding her. This is her quest.

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March 30, 2025 1 min

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June 23, 2024 1 min

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April 30, 2024 2 mins
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March 5, 2024 72 mins

After all of the searching and heartache, the hunt for answers leads to a court room in Sydney, where Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan reveals what she believes happened to Marion Barter. What the findings mean and what the future holds for Sally, as the The Lady Vanishes team say goodbye after a 5 year podcast investigation.

 

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February 22, 2024 50 mins

Emotions are in overdrive with just days until the State Coroner delivers her findings into Marion’s disappearance. Criminal Behavioural Analyst Laura Richards gives her final assessment of the case, and how you can help one of Ric Blum’s victims. Plus, some BIG news from The Lady Vanishes team.

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July 24, 2023 56 mins

Our deep dive on Ric Blum continues as we learn more about who he is and the trail of destruction he's left in his wake.


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Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com

Look Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com

Walking into Darkness - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com

Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ 


Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod

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Disgraced former Beattie Government health minister Gordon Nuttall was sentenced to 14 years for corruption and perjury. Until now he hasn’t been allowed to tell his story without the very real threat of going back to jail. Now he is lifting the lid on Queensland’s most high profile political scandal.

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July 11, 2023 86 mins

Evelyn retraces her steps to the beginning, when her mother met and married Willy Wouters, aka Ric Blum. And we chase down leads that yield stunning information about Mr Blum and about Marion.


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Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com

The Order’s Theme - Myuu  - thedarkpiano.com

Round That Corner - Myuu  - thedarkpiano.com

Countdown - Myuu  - thedarkpiano.com

Poltergeist - Myuu -  thedark...

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June 27, 2023 71 mins

Alison, Evelyn and the Spotlight crew travel to Luxembourg, where colleagues Tom and Yannick reveal what they’ve uncovered, and we catch up with the brave woman who rejected Ric Blum’s advances and witnessed some very strange behaviour. 


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Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com


Crime Thriller Podcast by Dave Deville

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June 26, 2023 58 mins

Some parents leave their children an inheritance, Ric Blum left his daughter Evelyn a debt worth millions of francs. Plus, we feature the gripping interview of Liam Bartlett speaking to Ghislaine Danlois, who claims Mr Blum left her more than 300,000 Euros poorer. 

 

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Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com


My Belgian Rose: Elliot Shaw-Charles Hart (1918)


Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod

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June 25, 2023 79 mins

Alison and Sally meet with Evelyn, the daughter of Ric Blum, before Alison and Evelyn travel to Belgium to unravel more of her father’s intricate past. Spotlight, Seven’s current affairs show, captures the incredible new developments. 


Music credits:


Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com


Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeod

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June 14, 2023 69 mins

Sally reflects on the new evidence revealed in court; an old friend of Marion’s speaks out… plus could another woman have had a close call with Ric Blum?


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Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com


Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/

Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/


Breaking News 3 by Sascha Ende

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June 12, 2023 58 mins

A stuttering and stumbling Ric Blum comes under pressure, as lawyers seek an explanation about comments he made for the first time in court. Plus - Mr Blum's response to the evidence of new witnesses.


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Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com


Final Step by Rafael Krux

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June 8, 2023 50 mins

The inquest into the disappearance of Marion Barter resumes, with two women in their 90s - the star witnesses. So determined are they to have their voices heard and their stories told, they get up in the middle of the night in Europe to recount their interactions with Ric Blum.


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Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com


Final Step by Rafael Krux

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March 23, 2023 79 mins

An inquest announcement, as a poisons expert and a criminal behavioural analyst give their assessment of Ric Blum's history. Plus, putting together the pieces - a timeline of Blum's life and actions, and how they link to Marion Barter.


Links for Laura Richards:

Crime Analyst podcast: https://www.crime-analyst.com/episodes/

Crime Analyst Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@crimeanalyst

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March 5, 2023 96 mins

Monique Cornelius finally speaks out - revealing the terrifying admission which made her fear Ric Blum, plus the reason she believes she escaped his advances.

Also, an appeal for another possible victim in Melbourne. What an estranged daughter and cousin's widow had to say.



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Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com


Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod

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February 12, 2023 1 min


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December 18, 2022 2 mins


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December 5, 2022 5 mins


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