In December 2017, two young men took off on a drug-fuelled roadtrip to spend New Year's Eve in Cairns. One made it to the party - the other was never seen again. Now a shocking development could see this case finally solved.

In the final episode of this special series for Outback Murder Highway, investigative journalist Amelia Oberhardt dissects the mysterious disappearance of 22-year-old Jayden Penno-Tompsett who vanished in a tiny town off the Flinders Highway. The coroner ruled out foul play - but Jayden’s mum isn’t convinced and hired a private investigator to find new evidence. 

You can watch the Outback Murder Highway TV documentary series 8.30pm Wednesday on Channel 9  from April 22 to May 13.
Or watch anytime here - on 9Now.

In December 2017, two young men took off on a drug-fuelled roadtrip to spend New Year's Eve in Cairns. One made it to the party - the other was never seen again. Now a shocking development could see this case finally solved.
In the final episode of this special series for&nbsp;Outback Murder Highway, investigative journalist Amelia Oberhardt dissects the mysterious disappearance of 22-year-old Jayden Penno-Tompsett who vanished in a tiny town off the Flinders Highway. The coroner ruled out foul play - but Jayden&rsquo;s mum isn&rsquo;t convinced and hired a private investigator to find new evidence.&nbsp;
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You can watch the Outback Murder Highway TV documentary series 8.30pm Wednesday on Channel 9&nbsp; from April 22 to May 13. <a href="https://www.9now.com.au/outback-murder-highway">Or watch anytime here - on 9Now.</a>

Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

Motive &amp; Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

Motive & Method

Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Weston and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

Motive &amp; Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Weston and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history&rsquo;s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

Breakthrough: Body Found In Search for Jayden Penno-Tompsett

More than three decades after 12-year-old Leanne Holland was murdered in Ipswich, her case remains one of Australia’s most controversial unsolved killings. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe speak with former police officer turned private investigator Graeme Crowley, whose relentless investigation helped trigger a new coronial inquiry into the case. They unpack the disappearance and murder of Leanne, the quashed conviction of her sister’s boyfriend Graham Stafford and the unanswered questions that have haunted the case for 35 years. 

Graeme reveals the new witness sightings, alternative suspects and investigative findings he believes could finally lead to the truth. As authorities prepare to re-examine the evidence once again, this episode explores how one of Queensland’s most contested murder cases is far from over.

You can listen to Graeme's podcast 'Who Killed Leanne Holland' here.

WATCH OUR FULL VIDEO EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: 'CRIME CENTRAL AUSTRALIA'. 
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More than three decades after 12-year-old Leanne Holland was murdered in Ipswich, her case remains one of Australia&rsquo;s most controversial unsolved killings. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe speak with former police officer turned private investigator Graeme Crowley, whose relentless investigation helped trigger a new coronial inquiry into the case. They unpack the disappearance and murder of Leanne, the quashed conviction of her sister&rsquo;s boyfriend Graham Stafford and the unanswered questions that have haunted the case for 35 years.&nbsp;
Graeme reveals the new witness sightings, alternative suspects and investigative findings he believes could finally lead to the truth. As authorities prepare to re-examine the evidence once again, this episode explores how one of Queensland&rsquo;s most contested murder cases is far from over.
You can listen to Graeme's podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/who-killed-leanne-holland/id1504774944">'Who Killed Leanne Holland' here.</a>
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WATCH OUR FULL VIDEO EPISODES ON YOUTUBE HERE: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd4keIp9WCGccovBQGInKfw">'CRIME CENTRAL AUSTRALIA'</a>.&nbsp; Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/motiveandmethod/">@Motive&amp;Method</a>

The Wrong Man? Who Killed Leanne Holland

Mark Jones’ little brother Tony was hitchhiking to meet their other brother in 1982 when he made a final phone call back home & was never heard from again.

In this extended interview from the documentary series Outback Murder Highway, Mark shares his disappointment in the police investigation. He is confident someone has more information about what happened to his brother, and is hopeful they’ll come forward and give his family answers after four decades of searching. 

This interview was conducted by Jo Townsend for the television series Outback Murder Highway - On Channel 9 at 8.30pm on Wednesday nights - from April 22 to May 13.
Or watch anytime here - on 9Now. 

Mark Jones&rsquo; little brother Tony was hitchhiking to meet their other brother in 1982 when he made a final phone call back home &amp; was never heard from again.
In this extended interview from the documentary series Outback Murder Highway, Mark shares his disappointment in the police investigation. He is confident someone has more information about what happened to his brother, and is hopeful they&rsquo;ll come forward and give his family answers after four decades of searching.&nbsp;
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This interview was conducted by Jo Townsend for the television series Outback Murder Highway - On Channel 9 at 8.30pm on Wednesday nights - from April 22 to May 13. <a href="https://www.9now.com.au/outback-murder-highway">Or watch anytime here - on 9Now.&nbsp;</a>

Bonus: Mark Jones [Extended Interview]

In the early '80s a young hitchhiker vanished off the Flinders Highway - despite a mysterious tip-off in the mail, a killer’s confession, and growing rumours around one outback town, the truth remains hidden. 

In this third episode for Outback Murder Highway, Tim, Xanthe and investigative journalist Amelia Oberhardt unpack the unsolved disappearance of 20-year-old Tony Jones who was on his way to meet his brother in Mt Isa but never arrived. 

You can watch the Outback Murder Highway TV documentary series 8.30pm Wednesday on Channel 9  from April 22 to May 13.
Or watch anytime here - on 9Now.

In the early '80s a young hitchhiker vanished off the Flinders Highway - despite a mysterious tip-off in the mail, a killer&rsquo;s confession, and growing rumours around one outback town, the truth remains hidden.&nbsp;
In this third episode for Outback Murder Highway, Tim, Xanthe and investigative journalist Amelia Oberhardt unpack the unsolved disappearance of 20-year-old Tony Jones who was on his way to meet his brother in Mt Isa but never arrived.&nbsp;
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You can watch the Outback Murder Highway TV documentary series 8.30pm Wednesday on Channel 9&nbsp; from April 22 to May 13. <a href="https://www.9now.com.au/outback-murder-highway">Or watch anytime here - on 9Now.</a>

Breakthrough: Body Found In Search for Jayden Penno-Tompsett

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