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The Lady Vanishes

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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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The Findings

The Findings

2024-03-0501:12:24

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.   Fundraiser for Ghislaine Danlois-Dubois.https://schoolworkssupplies.com.au/the-lady-vanishes-fundraiser Laura Richards' Crime Analyst Series on Marion: https://www.crime-analyst.com/p/case-006/ Laura's most recent Crime Analyst episode: https://www.crime-analyst.com/ep-175-analyzing-the-murder-of-dr-naomi-dancy-and-deaths-of-mary-and-edmund-garstin-with-sam-robins/  And Laura's Crime Analyst You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksfRSwfwFqUCjcxKYju6_Q   Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com   Countdown - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Look Out - Myuu  - thedarkpiano.com   Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    Impact Prelude by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/  License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3712-enter-the-maze License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tipping Point

Tipping Point

2024-02-2251:45

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. Fundraiser for Ghislaine Danlois-Dubois.https://schoolworkssupplies.com.au/the-lady-vanishes-fundraiser Laura Richards' Crime Analyst Series on Marion: https://www.crime-analyst.com/p/case-006/ Laura's most recent Crime Analyst episode: Ep 174: Analyzing the Murder of Dr Naomi Dancy with Sam Robins, Part 4 And Laura's Crime Analyst You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksfRSwfwFqUCjcxKYju6_Q   Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/  The Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.com Countdown - Myuu  - thedarkpiano.com   Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation  License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Artist website: https://incompetech.com   Impact Prelude by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/  License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kiss of Death

Kiss of Death

2023-07-2458:05

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.Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comLook Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comWalking into Darkness - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Beginning

The Beginning

2023-07-1201:26:51

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.Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comThe Order’s Theme - Myuu  - thedarkpiano.comRound That Corner - Myuu  - thedarkpiano.comCountdown - Myuu  - thedarkpiano.comPoltergeist - Myuu -  thedarkpiano.comSilent Turmoil - Myuu -  thedarkpiano.comBelgian Folk Muisc - Belgium-StokkendansRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comIvory by Luca FraulaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8312-ivoryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Le Diabolique

Le Diabolique

2023-06-2701:11:151

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. Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comCrime Thriller Podcast by Dave DevilleFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9532-crime-thriller-podcast License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Look Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comInformative Pizzicato by Steven OBrienFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10920-informative-pizzicato License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Debt

The Debt

2023-06-2659:07

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.  Music Credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comMy Belgian Rose: Elliot Shaw-Charles Hart (1918)Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comDeadly Sorrow - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daughter

Daughter

2023-06-2501:19:17

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.comDarkest Child by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3615-darkest-child License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Walking into Darkness - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comNebula - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Unsafe Roads by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4923-unsafe-roadsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aftermath

Aftermath

2023-06-1401:09:02

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?Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Breaking News 3 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5952-breaking-news-3 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Inquest: Part 19

The Inquest: Part 19

2023-06-1258:17

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. Thanks to Alliance Française de Brisbane afbrisbane.comMusic credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comFinal Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/The Order’s Theme - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comCountdown by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4865-countdown License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/Breaking News 2 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5951-breaking-news-2 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Inquest: Part 18

The Inquest: Part 18

2023-06-0851:24

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.Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comFinal Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/The Order’s Theme - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comCountdown by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4865-countdown License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/Breaking News 2 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5951-breaking-news-2 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gaslight

Gaslight

2023-03-2301:19:29

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/@crimeanalystWebsite: https://www.thelaurarichards.com/Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comCornered - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comWalking into Darkness - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comLook Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Bad Encounter - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comBreaking News 3 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5952-breaking-news-3 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The One Who Got Away

The One Who Got Away

2023-03-0501:37:07

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.Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comUnnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Perspectives by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4207-perspectives License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Crickets SFX - Played N Faved https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQb8sOHpJl4EMFlotcqxrjQDown the Rabbit Hole - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comBad Encounter - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comLook Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comDon’t Die on Me - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comBad Encounters - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Special Announcement

Special Announcement

2022-11-2802:28

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Tainted Love (part 2)

Tainted Love (part 2)

2022-11-2701:26:41

In her own words - Ghislaine's recollections of Ric Blum.Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Flip The Script by Otis GallowayFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9564-flip-the-script License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://linktr.ee/ogallowaymakesmusic Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comNo Suspects by Tim KuligFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspects License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albumsFinal Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tainted Love

Tainted Love

2022-11-1801:23:33

It's an all too familiar love story built on a web of lies that left a woman heartbroken, humiliated and robbed of her life savings. Only this time, it happened in Belgium. More details of Ghislaine's affair with Ric Blum will leave you gobsmacked, as will the memories of other listeners who are now coming forward to detail their encounters with the `man of many names.' Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Unsafe Roads by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4923-unsafe-roadsLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNo Suspects by Tim KuligFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspects License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albumsRising by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4290-rising License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comThe Question Is (Quizpackage) by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/228-the-question-is-quizpackage License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de + more - contact The Lady Vanishes for details/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Catch-Up - 6

The Catch-Up - 6

2022-11-1301:13:42

For our new listeners, and our long time supporters who want a refresher, this 6-part bonus catch-up series of The Lady Vanishes provides an overview of the case of Marion Barter. It's been a long journey from where we started back in April 2019 to where we are today, and these catch-up episodes will get you up to speed, quickly.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comEp15 - Countdown - MyuuEp15 - Music from https://filmmusic.io"Spy Story: The Agent" by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Ep16 - A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.comEp16 - Music from https://filmmusic.io"Perspectives" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Ep16 - What Could Have Been - MyuuEp16 - Ita - Cold ChiselEp16 - Countdown - Myuu Ep17 - Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3712-enter-the-mazeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep17 - Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep17 - Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep17 - Troublemaker Theme - MyuuEp18 - Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep18 - A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.comEp18 - Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep19 - Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3712-enter-the-mazeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep19- Look Out - MyuuEp19 - Countdown - MyuuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Six String Disco

This podcast excels at being able to repeat pieces of information to the point where each episode is practically replaying itself three times over in succession. Sometimes less is more in these situations.

Mar 5th
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Lucy Wardle

hanging for an update!

Sep 27th
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Dan Pullar

No self awareness

Aug 7th
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Dan Pullar

I'm sorry but they just went about this the wrong way. Just really inappropriate and totally understandable. These people don't want to talk. language barrier. Cameras shoved in your face. it's just changed from an innocent story to a typical media blitz to get listens. Especially since they are mentioning innocent peoples names publicly and private details about ex wives.

Aug 7th
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Ms.Jess

This guy sounds almost as dodgy and avoidant as Blum. Also rambly and adding info not asked for.

Jul 26th
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PJ

Sally, you were definitely put on this Earth for a huge purpose. I'm sorry that you lost your mum in the process, but you could be helping imprison someone who murdered dozens.

Jun 26th
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PJ

This man's lips have never had the truth pass between them.

Jun 12th
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Chesca

What a revolting way this man speaks about Marion. "I picked her, she was pure..." at at 18:00 about her surnames.

Apr 25th
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Kylie Mikelsons

I would like to say that Gillain and her daughter in law are amazing women to speak out about their experience with this vile man. Hopefully this will spur the investigation that should have happened so long ago into what truly happened to Marion Barter.

Dec 24th
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Christy Down the Block

I hope she gets finality before the holiday, won't that be a great time to reflect and be thankful? as painful as it is, all of the victims she gave closure to by searching for her mom, her mother was truly blessed to have a daughter that loves her so much even though some may think that is contrary! what an evil man....

Dec 2nd
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PJ

it's phenomenal that you will be helping so many families instead of just one, all because of this nasty criminal. you should all be so proud!

Dec 1st
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Helen Frances Wright

not sure if you are aware that there was voice overlaps in the middle of this podcast catch up 5

Nov 22nd
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Dee Smith

Just call her Jane instead of BEEP

Nov 21st
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Dee Smith

A cult would have taken all her money Super investments not just the 80,000

Nov 15th
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Dee Smith

To many inconsistencies

Nov 15th
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The Pilot

Counsel assisting the coroner are living in Disneyland if they think this podcast wasn’t the reason the police started looking into this case again. If they can get something so obvious wrong then imagine the other things they are getting wrong.

Nov 9th
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Nina Catalano

I can't believe people are complaining podcast is too long , how long is too long when a loved one is missing. Noone is making you put it on its your choice, you can come back to it in a year for update if you just want to know the outcome

Sep 16th
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PJ

Are we sure that Blum's wife isn't in on the ruse?

Jul 31st
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Tracy Bannerman

Beautiful touching words Sally...you speak so well and your Mum would be so proud!

Jul 6th
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Tracy Bannerman

Omg, this man infuriates me!!! It's blatant he had something to do with it!! If only he could be forced to tell the truth. Although that word doesn't seem to apply to this ridiculous excuse for a human.

Jul 6th
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