Almost 38,000 missing people are reported to police every year in Australia; that’s one every 14 minutes. The Missing exists to find them.

15 year old Lynette Melbin vanished in 1972. Now 48 years later her families unrelenting search for answers and the dogged determination of an ex cop may finally solve her disappearance.

Please note: this is an older episode of The Missing from a few years ago. The audio quality is better in series 2 (from June 2023), but the content and story is just as important.

15 year old Lynette Melbin vanished in 1972. Now 48 years later her families unrelenting search for answers and the dogged determination of an ex cop may finally solve her disappearance.
Please note: this is an older episode of The Missing from a few years ago. The audio quality is better in series 2 (from June 2023), but the content and story is just as important.

Someone, somewhere, knows something. Almost 38,000 missing people are reported to police every year in Australia; that’s one every 14 minutes. Some do not return home. For their families, it’s a never-ending nightmare. For police, the search for answers can sometimes last for decades.

The Missing Australia exists to change this. Presented by former police officer Meni Caroutas, it aims to break new ground on these cold cases – because there’s always someone out there who knows what happened to a missing person.

The challenge is to find them.

For more on the cases we cover: 

themissingaustralia.com.au

To contact the team, email us on:

themissing@news.com.au

The Missing Australia is made possible by subscribers to Crime X+

Subscribers get the episodes two weeks early and ad-free, as well as bonus content.

Theme song: 

Vicky Vox - I will be gone

Someone, somewhere, knows something. Almost 38,000 missing people are reported to police every year in Australia; that’s one every 14 minutes. Some do not return home. For their families, it’s a never-ending nightmare. For police, the search for answers can sometimes last for decades.
The Missing Australia exists to change this. Presented by former police officer Meni Caroutas, it aims to break new ground on these cold cases – because there’s always someone out there who knows what happened to a missing person.
The challenge is to find them.
For more on the cases we cover: 
<a href="https://2ly.link/1wmfG">themissingaustralia.com.au</a>
To contact the team, email us on:
<a href="mailto:themissing@news.com.au">themissing@news.com.au</a>
The Missing Australia is made possible by subscribers to <a href="https://apple.co/48kmgLi">Crime X+</a> 
Subscribers get the episodes two weeks early and ad-free, as well as bonus content.
Theme song: 
Vicky Vox - I will be gone

The Missing Australia

Someone, somewhere, knows something. Almost 38,000 missing people are reported to police every year in Australia; that’s one every 14 minutes. Some do not return home. For their families, it’s a never-ending nightmare. For police, the search for answers can sometimes last for decades.

The Missing exists to change this. Presented by former police officer Meni Caroutas, it aims to break new ground on these cold cases – because there’s always someone out there who knows what happened to a missing person.

The challenge is to find them.



For more, visit: 

themissingaustralia.com.au

To contact the team, email us on:

themissing@news.com.au

Someone, somewhere, knows something. Almost 38,000 missing people are reported to police every year in Australia; that’s one every 14 minutes. Some do not return home. For their families, it’s a never-ending nightmare. For police, the search for answers can sometimes last for decades.
The Missing exists to change this. Presented by former police officer Meni Caroutas, it aims to break new ground on these cold cases – because there’s always someone out there who knows what happened to a missing person.
The challenge is to find them.
 
For more, visit: 
<a href="themissingaustralia.com.au">themissingaustralia.com.au</a>
To contact the team, email us on:
themissing@news.com.au

Every year, more than 38,000 missing persons reports are made in Australia; that’s equal to one report every 15 minutes. Most are found quickly, but those who do not return home leave behind an immeasurable void and loved ones searching for answers. It’s like a nightmare that never ends. Hosted by former policeman turned journalist Meni Caroutas, The Missing will take listeners on an emotional journey with the hope of providing closure for families and friends of missing people. 

Every year, more than 38,000 missing persons reports are made in Australia; that’s equal to one report every 15 minutes. Most are found quickly, but those who do not return home leave behind an immeasurable void and loved ones searching for answers. It’s like a nightmare that never ends. Hosted by former policeman turned journalist Meni Caroutas, The Missing will take listeners on an emotional journey with the hope of providing closure for families and friends of missing people.

15 year old Lynette Melbin vanished in 1972. Now 48 years later her families unrelenting search for answers and the dogged determination of an ex cop may finally solve her disappearance

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Meni answers your questions and tells the behind-the-scenes stories from the last season of The Missing Australia

Meni answers your questions and tells the behind-the-scenes stories from the last season of The Missing Australia

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Missing Persons Podcast: Adelaide oval mystery, abduction of Kirstie Gordon and Joanne Ratcliffe

What happened to Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirstie Gordon who were abducted 50 years ago?

Confronting claims are made about the abduction of two children, Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon

To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts

For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.au

Click here to read Kirstie Gordon's parents first in-depth interview since the alleged abduction. 

Confronting claims are made about the abduction of two children, Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon
To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to <a href="https://apple.co/48kmgLi">Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>
For more on these cases go to <a href="https://2ly.link/1wmfG">themissingaustralia.com.au</a>
<a href="https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-sa/kirste-gordons-parents-speak-out-on-50year-anniversary-of-adelaide-oval-abduction-of-daughter-and-joanne-ratcliffe/news-story/02bf5940c10ac3805799241244edf834">Click here </a>to read Kirstie Gordon's parents first in-depth interview since the alleged abduction.

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Missing persons podcast: detectives last plead to help solve case of Rhianna Barreau

New potential leads in the disappearance of Rhianna Barreau

A detective wishes things could have been different in the case of 12-year-old Rhianna Barreau

To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts

For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.au

A detective wishes things could have been different in the case of 12-year-old Rhianna Barreau
To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to <a href="https://apple.co/48kmgLi">Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>
For more on these cases go to <a href="https://2ly.link/1wmfG">themissingaustralia.com.au</a>

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