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.
Episodes
I Saw Him After He Disappeared
Days after the inquest into Des Carr’s disappearance, a message arrives from a stranger named Robert. Robert says he knew Des in the Kimberley—and is adamant that sometime after Des vanished in 1979, he bumped into him on a Perth street. But when Robert called out his name, the man he believes was Des denied knowing him and claimed he had never even been to the Kimberley. Then another
Someone Knew Something
For more than 40 years, Pam and her daughter Jodie have carried their own theory about what happened to Des Carr that he never simply wandered away, and that his disappearance may have involved foul play. They share memories of Des, the days after he vanished, and why they believe the answer could still lie somewhere along the remote roads of the Kimberley. Then, just as Jodie hopes someone might
New Clues in the Disappearance of Des Carr
More than four decades after Des Carr vanished from a road roller in the remote WA outback, a coronial inquest finally examines what may have happened. A mysterious fire, new witness evidence, and an acknowledgement that police could have done more raise fresh questions and just when the family thinks the case is over, a confronting new theory emerges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform
After 40 Years, the Coroner Steps In
More than four decades after DeS disappeared without a trace, his family finally receives the news they have been waiting for: his case is being prepared for the coroner. As police revisit the evidence, new questions emerge. Could unidentified human remains found near Newman be connected to Des? Will family DNA finally provide an answer? And what should be made of a disturbing account buried in th
The Clues That Could Finally Identify Des
Forty years after Des vanished, new information is still emerging. Peter Connolly has now made an official statement to police about seeing Des after he disappeared — and one detail about what Des was wearing raises fresh questions about whether unidentified remains found years later could really be his. Then come two potentially important identifying clues: Des had missing teeth and may als
A Body Is Found
We have had many emails with theories about what happened to my Uncle Des. Some of them have been wild and would never make the podcast, some we followed up but went nowhere and then others we believe needed further exploring… this theory is one of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Information and the Rabbit Hole
I didn’t ever think I would open up my laptop again and start writing another episode about Des, who disappeared 40 years ago. After we released episode 5 I was not hopeful anyone would come forward with new information. That was until Tuesday night the 4th of September when my phone pinged just before going to bed….. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Witness Who Waited 35 Years
Forty years after Des disappeared without a trace on a remote outback road, the mystery takes an unexpected turn. For the first time, the host reveals the deeply personal connection behind the investigation—Des wasn't just another missing person. As childhood memories collide with decades of unanswered questions, a previously unknown lead emerges from police files: a witness who claime
Des Disappears: The Man Who Vanished Without a Trace
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
A medium told me my Dad was murdered.
In this final episode of the disappearance of Jorn Jensen, Belle visits a prominent physic medium and he reveal's what he believes happens. If you know anything that could help Belle and her family find closure please contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Was my Dad taken by someone?
In this episode Belle talks of her suspicions on what happened to her missing dad. The missing money, the DNA evidence. The CCTV of a car traveling to Lanclien and the mystery surrounding how her Dads car drove 1 hour and 17 minutes away when she believes he was unable to drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dad's car is found but he is gone...
In this episode we hear Belle reveal her suspicions around the case of her missing Dad. We also meet the police officer in charge and ask him if he believes there is anything more to this baffling mystery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There Was Blood Everywhere
A blood stained kitchen, a missing car and the garage door left wide open is what confronted Belle when she went to check on her Dad. 24 hours later her Dad's car was found 1 hour and 17 minutes away, parked in a beachside pubs carparkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Happened to Jorn Jesper Jensen
John “Jesper” Jensen was a six-foot-three gentle giant a Danish-born father, grandfather, husband and much-loved mate who built a life in Western Australia after arriving from Denmark as a teenager. To his family, he was quiet, loyal, funny and deeply devoted. But in June 2017, Jesper opened his garage door, drove more than an hour from his Ocean Reef home to Lancelin, and vanish
Ep 6 - The Only One Left
In this final episode of the story of the two children that were abducted from Adelaide Oval in 1973, we hear from Suzie Ratcliffe about what she thinks happened to the girls, how she feels about the police operation over the past 53 years. If you think you can help with information on this case please contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
Ep 5 - Confession Of A Pedophile
***Trigger warning, this episode contains strong and graphic detailed descriptions that may cause stress to some listeners.*** In this episode we hear the disturbing details of Mark Marshall about what he says happened to the girls and some of the depraved acts that were inflicted on him as a child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EP 4 - The Barrels and the Bikie
"Bear" Aka Robert Cameron the BIkie begins his search for answers on the disappearance of the little lost girls and find some very interesting information including a letter from a known pedophile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 3 - Meet Bear - The Unlikely Hero
Information comes forward around another possible person of interest in the case of the missing children but not from police, from a BIkie called Bear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 2 - Arthur Brown - Person Of Interest
In this episode we learn details of the moments after the abduction of Joanne and Kirste Gordon from Adelaide oval in 1973 It includes various witness accounts of a suspect that was seen leaving the oval with two children and police reports from around that time. it also includes evidence against the first person of interest in this case Arthur Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener f
Ep 1 - Has anyone seen my daughter?
Joanne Ratcliffe (11)and Kirste Gordon(4) were two Australian girls who went missing while attending an Australian rules football match at the Adelaide Oval on 25 August 1973. In this first Episode we meet Suzie, Joanne's little sister and find out the circumstances around their disappearance 53 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happened to... Joanne & Kirste
In 2021 we spoke with Joanne' sister about her disappearance, in 2026 its been 53 years since both girls went missing at the Adelaide Oval. This short 6 part series explores the details of their disappearance and the theories around what happened to Joanne and Kirste. Ep 1 is out Monday 22nd June See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
$500K Reward For Information
In this new update about the case of missing mum Katie Oshea, who went missing in 2005. QLD government have put forward a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of persons involved in her murder. If you can help, contact crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After all these years...Lily's brother opens up
In this episode, we talk to Danny O'Shea, who was just 16 when his mother vanished without a trace. He hasn't spoken to anyone over 20 years until now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did a rapist kill my mum?
In this episode we explore the second person of interest in the disappearance of Katie O'Shea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 3 -You know I killed Mum don't you?
In this episode we explore two persons of interest in the disappearance of Katie O'Shea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Vanishes
In the lead up to Katie O'Shea's disappearance we explore the unanswered question and reveal a possible suspect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Happened to ...Kathleen O'Shea
When we first released this podcast in 2020, Kathleen “Katie” O’Shea’s family had already spent nearly 15 years searching for answers. Now, on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance and suspected murder, police and Katie’s daughter are again appealing to the public. Katie was last seen in Atherton on 29 December 2005 after travelling to Queensland to visit family.
Ep 4 -I'm not chasing the psychics, the psychics are coming to me
When your 18 year old son goes missing and there are no clear answers after a long period of time, you resort to any means necessary to find out What happened to Zac Barnes? If you know anything about Zac Barnes’ disappearance, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 3 - Those Left Behind
Zac's disappearance didn't just impact the family, it impacted those left behind in the community around them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 2 -How Did Zac Disappear Without A Trace?
Head back to that weekend in 2016 when Zac went missing plus we visit the location where he was last seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 1 - Who is Zac
In 2019, we told the story of Zac Barnes an 18-year-old from the Hunter Valley who vanished in November 2016 after getting out of a friend’s car on the way to Thornton train station and running into nearby bushland. At the time, Zac’s family were still searching for answers. His body had never been found. The questions around what happened that day and what may have happened afte
Introducing -What Happened to Zac?
Welcome to a new podcast in this feed. It's called What Happened To... Each week we will share new stories of long-term missing Australian people. The idea is to bring awareness to these cases. To kick off, we are republishing some of the previous shows we have produced in support of the missing. In 2019, we told the story of Zac Barnes, an 18-year-old from the Hunter Valley who vanished in
