From the 3rd to the 9th August 2025, National Missing Persons Week (NMPW) is observed across Australia. Now in its annual tradition, the week serves as a reminder that disappearances affect people from all walks of life. Community awareness is heightened through events, media features, and memorials like the “Missing Persons Family & Friends Walk.” The campaign encourages the public to renew efforts in sharing information, supporting affected families, and keeping unresolved cases—like those of Linda Grimstone and Richard Hadwick—in public consciousnesLinda Anne Grimstone vanished on 4 September 2000 after dropping her two children at Croydon Hills Primary School. Later that day, she purchased petrol at Wesburn, and was seen around 3:50 pm in the Powers Lookout car park, about 270 km north-east of Melbourne. Her vehicle was found the following morningabandoned in bushland nearby.Richard Hadwick, aged 21, disappeared on 19 May 1990—his own birthday. Last seen at home in Belgrave South at about 12:30 am, he changed clothes for a planned trip to Foster’s Disco in Dandenong and left in a waiting taxi, with little money and no belongings. He never arrived at work again, and concerns grew after he was bailed on burglary charges and reportedly feared imprisonment. He has not been seen sinceIntro Clip: 9HoneySkip ahead to episode: 6.20www.cluelesscrime.com.aubuymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstragram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
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Episode 217 - Christine Banfield
On February 24, 2023, in an upscale Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia neighborhood, 37‑year‑old pediatric nurse Christine Banfield was found stabbed to death inside her own home. Nearby lay the body of Joseph “Joe” Ryan, 39, fatally shot. The Banfields’ live‑in au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, reported the scene via a cryptic 911 call: “A friend of hers was hurt.” Christine later died at the hospital.Initially described by authorities as a scenario of self‑defense against an alleged intruder who had stabbed Christine, the case quickly took a darker turn. Investigators discovered Christine was the victim of a meticulously planned double homicide. Intro Clip: Court TV Skip ahead to episode: 09.50www.cluelesscrime.com.aubuymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstragram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
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Episode 216 - Peter Falconio & Joanne Lees*
In this episode, we dive into one of Australia's most haunting outback mysteries — the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio. In July 2001, Peter and his girlfriend, Joanne Lees, were traveling through the remote Northern Territory when a terrifying roadside encounter changed everything. Joanne survived to tell the tale — claiming they were ambushed by a stranger on the highway — but Peter was never seen again.As investigators pieced together the bizarre circumstances, suspicion, media frenzy, and international attention followed. It would take years before someone was brought to justice — but even then, Peter’s body was never found.Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIsqFAH1YcsSkip ahead to episode: 4.10www.cluelesscrime.com.aubuymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstragram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
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Episode 215 - Ryan Poston
In October 2012, 29-year-old Kentucky attorney Ryan Poston was shot six times by his on-again, off-again girlfriend, 21-year-old Shayna Hubers. What she claimed was self-defense quickly unraveled into a chilling story of obsession, jealousy, and a toxic relationship spiraling out of control.Just hours before the shooting, Ryan had planned to go on a date with Miss Ohio USA. Instead, he found himself face-to-face with Shayna—who, after shooting him, calmly called 911 and told police she “gave him the nose job he always wanted.” Her bizarre behavior during the interrogation, including singing and laughing, raised red flags and painted a disturbing picture of her mental state.Despite her claims of abuse and fear, investigators found no evidence supporting self-defense. Shayna was convicted twice—first in 2015, and again in 2018 after a retrial—ultimately receiving a life sentence with the possibility of parole.Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlNgqFUB-wISkip ahead to episode: 11.40www.cluelesscrime.com.aubuymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstragram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
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Episode 214 - Anthea Bradshaw
In this episode of Clueless Crime, we head to Brunei to explore the chilling and unsolved case of Anthea Bradshaw, a bright and talented 24-year-old Australian woman whose promising life was cut short in 2004. Anthea had moved to Brunei to pursue a career in physiotherapy, embracing the opportunity to make a difference and explore the world. But just weeks after her arrival, she was found murdered in her apartment under mysterious and brutal circumstances.Despite early suspicions and multiple theories—ranging from a burglary gone wrong to possible connections within her professional circle—no one has ever been charged with her murder. More than two decades later, Anthea’s family is still searching for justice, and the Brunei authorities remain tight-lipped.Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv-SUVyYxEgSkip ahead to episode: 9:10www.cluelesscrime.com.aubuymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstragram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
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