At 4:00pm on August 2, 1979, road worker Desmond "Des" Carr should have been waiting to be picked up at the end of his shift on a remote stretch of highway in Western Australia's Kimberley.

Instead, his steamroller was left idling.

His lunch was untouched.

His water bottle remained.

And Des was gone.

No footprints. No body. No signs of a struggle. Despite an extensive search of one of Australia's harshest landscapes, investigators found nothing.

Nearly 50 years later, his family are still searching for answers.

Was Des suffering the effects of a serious head injury? Did he wander into the unforgiving outback? Did someone pick him up? Or did something far more sinister happen on that lonely stretch of road?

In Episode One, we meet the country boy from York who grew into a hardworking road crew operator, explore the events leading up to his disappearance, and uncover the strange inconsistencies that have fuelled decades of unanswered questions.

Some disappearances leave clues.

This one left almost nothing.

At 4:00pm on August 2, 1979, road worker Desmond "Des" Carr should have been waiting to be picked up at the end of his shift on a remote stretch of highway in Western Australia's Kimberley.
Instead, his steamroller was left idling.
His lunch was untouched.
His water bottle remained.
And Des was gone.
No footprints. No body. No signs of a struggle. Despite an extensive search of one of Australia's harshest landscapes, investigators found nothing.
Nearly 50 years later, his family are still searching for answers.
Was Des suffering the effects of a serious head injury? Did he wander into the unforgiving outback? Did someone pick him up? Or did something far more sinister happen on that lonely stretch of road?
In Episode One, we meet the country boy from York who grew into a hardworking road crew operator, explore the events leading up to his disappearance, and uncover the strange inconsistencies that have fuelled decades of unanswered questions.
Some disappearances leave clues.
This one left almost nothing.

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.
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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.

 

What Happened To&hellip; 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&rsquo;s name in the public conversation and raising awareness in the hope that someone, somewhere, may know something.&nbsp;
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 <a href="https://simple-promise.replit.app/">here&nbsp;</a>
Support and Information
If you have information about a missing person, contact&nbsp;Crime Stoppers&nbsp;on&nbsp;1800 333 000&nbsp;or submit a report at&nbsp;crimestoppers.com.au. Reports can be made confidentially.&nbsp;
For information about missing persons in Australia, visit the&nbsp;National Missing Persons Coordination Centre&nbsp;at&nbsp;missingpersons.gov.au. The centre is run by the Australian Federal Police and helps coordinate national awareness around missing persons cases. &nbsp;
If this episode has raised distressing feelings, you can contact Lifeline&nbsp;24 hours a day on&nbsp;13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au.
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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.

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.



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.

What Happened To&hellip; 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&rsquo;s name in the public conversation and raising awareness in the hope that someone, somewhere, may know something.&nbsp;
This series exists to support families, amplify their voices, and remind Australia that no missing person should ever be forgotten. 
Support and Information
If you have information about a missing person, contact&nbsp;Crime Stoppers&nbsp;on&nbsp;1800 333 000&nbsp;or submit a report at&nbsp;crimestoppers.com.au. Reports can be made confidentially.&nbsp;
For information about missing persons in Australia, visit the&nbsp;National Missing Persons Coordination Centre&nbsp;at&nbsp;missingpersons.gov.au. The centre is run by the Australian Federal Police and helps coordinate national awareness around missing persons cases. &nbsp;
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If this episode has raised distressing feelings, you can contact&nbsp;Lifeline&nbsp;24 hours a day on&nbsp;13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au.

Des Disappears: The Man Who Vanished Without a Trace

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