Case 44
Peter Falconio
Case 44
Peter Falconio
The desert roads of the Northern Territory are as long as they are desolate. If you stand still, your own heartbeat is the loudest sound you’ll hear.
The thrill of the open road and the sheer expanse of the hot desert is an exciting drawcard for many, but for those used to big cities, busy beaches or in this case, the relentless rain and dark clouded skies of England, driving from Adelaide to Darwin was the thrill of a lifetime, and unlike anything they had experienced before.
But it would soon turn into a nightmare…
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Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Anna Priestland
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
DOCUMENTS:
Education Journal
The Queen v Murdoch 2005 NTSC 80 (15 December 2005)
The Queen v Murdoch 2005 NTSC 79 (15 December 2005)
The Queen v Murdoch 2005 NTSC 78 (15 December 2005)
The Queen v Murdoch 2005 NTSC 77 (15 December 2005)
BOOKS:
“And then the Darkness” by Sue Williams – the disappearance of Peter Falconio and the trials of Joanne Lees
“The killer within: Inside the world of Bradley Murdoch” – by Paul Toohey
“Catching Bradley Murdoch: tweezers, pitchforks and the use of DNA sampling“ – by Jeremy Gans (2007)
ARTICLES:
VIDEOS:
Whilst not a source for this episode, the Australian Film ‘Wolf Creek’ was loosely based around/inspired by this case. For those who are game to watch
‘Crimes that shook Australia’ documentary
AUDIO:
Colleen Gwynne’s account of the case. Audio
TIMELINES:
Timeline: Peter Falconio murder
The desert roads of the Northern Territory are as long as they are desolate. If you stand still, your own heartbeat is the loudest sound you’ll hear.
The thrill of the open road and the sheer expanse of the hot desert is an exciting drawcard for many, but for those used to big cities, busy beaches or in this case, the relentless rain and dark clouded skies of England, driving from Adelaide to Darwin was the thrill of a lifetime, and unlike anything they had experienced before.
But it would soon turn into a nightmare…
______
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Anna Priestland
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
DOCUMENTS:
Education Journal
The Queen v Murdoch 2005 NTSC 80 (15 December 2005)
The Queen v Murdoch 2005 NTSC 79 (15 December 2005)
The Queen v Murdoch 2005 NTSC 78 (15 December 2005)
The Queen v Murdoch 2005 NTSC 77 (15 December 2005)
BOOKS:
“And then the Darkness” by Sue Williams – the disappearance of Peter Falconio and the trials of Joanne Lees
“The killer within: Inside the world of Bradley Murdoch” – by Paul Toohey
“Catching Bradley Murdoch: tweezers, pitchforks and the use of DNA sampling“ – by Jeremy Gans (2007)
ARTICLES:
VIDEOS:
Whilst not a source for this episode, the Australian Film ‘Wolf Creek’ was loosely based around/inspired by this case. For those who are game to watch
‘Crimes that shook Australia’ documentary
AUDIO:
Colleen Gwynne’s account of the case. Audio
TIMELINES:
Timeline: Peter Falconio murder
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