The Lady Vanishes

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A much-loved mother, teacher and friend steps on a plane for an overseas adventure and is never seen again. Marion Barter, the former wife of Australian soccer great Johnny Warren, went missing in 1997. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are bizarre. Her daughter has never given up hope of finding her. This is her quest.

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Mysterious disappearances captivate the public. Out of the thousands of people who go missing each year, some leave a haunting impression. The Lady Vanishes podcast examines one such case. It gives a detailed account of the disappearance of Australian woman Marion Barter in 1997. The podcast explores her life before and after she disappeared.

The Lady Vanishes invests listeners in Sally Leydon's quest. Leydon is one of Marion's two children. They share in Sally's pain. That's evident in their conversations with podcast hosts Alison Sandy and Bryan Seymour. Alison is an investigative writer with over 20 years of experience. She's worked for publications like The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail in Australia. Bryan started his career working with newspapers before venturing into network TV. He is an investigative journalist known for his depth of reporting.

The Lady Vanishes stands out in the age of internet sleuths and unqualified opinions. It's a challenging feat searching for answers as far back as the '90s. Time and scarcity of records do not serve as deterrents. The podcast hosts have a collective passion, tenacity, and dedication. They do a great job searching for clues to unravel the mystery.

In The Lady Vanishes, listeners will hear details about Marion's 1997 disappearance. She left behind two children and three ex-husbands. The podcast retraces her last known whereabouts and her daughter's years-long desire to discover what happened to her. For years, the authorities did little to investigate Marion's disappearance. Authorities doubted and dismissed the concerns of Marion's family members. The Salvation Army, a con man, and an unknown name change are essential to the case.

Why would a loving mother, sister, and friend leave her family and friends behind forever? Is there foul play afoot? These are some of the many questions The Lady Vanishes podcast attempts to answer. True crime fans may appreciate this podcast.

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Introducing The Man Behind the Rose

Introducing The Man Behind the Rose

Disgraced former Beattie Government health minister Gordon Nuttall was sentenced to 14 years for corruption and perjury. Until now he hasn’t been allowed to tell his story without the very real threat of going back to jail. Now he is lifting the lid on Queensland’s most high profile political scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After all of the searching and heartache, the hunt for answers leads to a court room in Sydney, where Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan reveals what she believes happened to Marion Barter. What the findings mean and what the future holds for Sally, as the The Lady Vanishes team say goodbye after a 5 year podcast investigation. Fundraiser for Ghislaine Danlois-Dubois.https://schoolworkssupplies.com.au/the-lady-vanishes-fundraiser Laura Richards' Crime Analyst Series on Marion: https://www.crime-analyst.com/p/case-006/ Laura's most recent Crime Analyst episode: https://www.crime-analyst.com/ep-175-analyzing-the-murder-of-dr-naomi-dancy-and-deaths-of-mary-and-edmund-garstin-with-sam-robins/ And Laura's Crime Analyst You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksfRSwfwFqUCjcxKYju6_Q Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Countdown - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Look Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Impact Prelude by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/ License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3712-enter-the-maze License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emotions are in overdrive with just days until the State Coroner delivers her findings into Marion’s disappearance. Criminal Behavioural Analyst Laura Richards gives her final assessment of the case, and how you can help one of Ric Blum’s victims. Plus, some BIG news from The Lady Vanishes team. Fundraiser for Ghislaine Danlois-Dubois.https://schoolworkssupplies.com.au/the-lady-vanishes-fundraiser Laura Richards' Crime Analyst Series on Marion: https://www.crime-analyst.com/p/case-006/ Laura's most recent Crime Analyst episode: Ep 174: Analyzing the Murder of Dr Naomi Dancy with Sam Robins, Part 4 And Laura's Crime Analyst You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksfRSwfwFqUCjcxKYju6_Q Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ The Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.com Countdown - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Impact Prelude by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/ License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our deep dive on Ric Blum continues as we learn more about who he is and the trail of destruction he's left in his wake.Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comLook Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comWalking into Darkness - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing The Man Behind the Rose

Introducing The Man Behind the Rose

Disgraced former Beattie Government health minister Gordon Nuttall was sentenced to 14 years for corruption and perjury. Until now he hasn’t been allowed to tell his story without the very real threat of going back to jail. Now he is lifting the lid on Queensland’s most high profile political scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evelyn retraces her steps to the beginning, when her mother met and married Willy Wouters, aka Ric Blum. And we chase down leads that yield stunning information about Mr Blum and about Marion.Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comThe Order’s Theme - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comRound That Corner - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comCountdown - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comPoltergeist - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comSilent Turmoil - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comBelgian Folk Muisc - Belgium-StokkendansRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comIvory by Luca FraulaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8312-ivoryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison, Evelyn and the Spotlight crew travel to Luxembourg, where colleagues Tom and Yannick reveal what they’ve uncovered, and we catch up with the brave woman who rejected Ric Blum’s advances and witnessed some very strange behaviour. Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comCrime Thriller Podcast by Dave DevilleFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9532-crime-thriller-podcast License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Look Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comInformative Pizzicato by Steven OBrienFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10920-informative-pizzicato License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some parents leave their children an inheritance, Ric Blum left his daughter Evelyn a debt worth millions of francs. Plus, we feature the gripping interview of Liam Bartlett speaking to Ghislaine Danlois, who claims Mr Blum left her more than 300,000 Euros poorer. Music Credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comMy Belgian Rose: Elliot Shaw-Charles Hart (1918)Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comDeadly Sorrow - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison and Sally meet with Evelyn, the daughter of Ric Blum, before Alison and Evelyn travel to Belgium to unravel more of her father’s intricate past. Spotlight, Seven’s current affairs show, captures the incredible new developments. Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comDarkest Child by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3615-darkest-child License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Walking into Darkness - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comNebula - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Unsafe Roads by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4923-unsafe-roadsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally reflects on the new evidence revealed in court; an old friend of Marion’s speaks out… plus could another woman have had a close call with Ric Blum?Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Breaking News 3 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5952-breaking-news-3 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Inquest: Part 19

The Inquest: Part 19

A stuttering and stumbling Ric Blum comes under pressure, as lawyers seek an explanation about comments he made for the first time in court. Plus - Mr Blum's response to the evidence of new witnesses. Thanks to Alliance Française de Brisbane afbrisbane.comMusic credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comFinal Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/The Order’s Theme - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comCountdown by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4865-countdown License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/Breaking News 2 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5951-breaking-news-2 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Inquest: Part 18

The Inquest: Part 18

The inquest into the disappearance of Marion Barter resumes, with two women in their 90s - the star witnesses. So determined are they to have their voices heard and their stories told, they get up in the middle of the night in Europe to recount their interactions with Ric Blum.Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comFinal Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/The Order’s Theme - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comCountdown by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4865-countdown License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/Breaking News 2 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5951-breaking-news-2 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An inquest announcement, as a poisons expert and a criminal behavioural analyst give their assessment of Ric Blum's history. Plus, putting together the pieces - a timeline of Blum's life and actions, and how they link to Marion Barter.Links for Laura Richards:Crime Analyst podcast: https://www.crime-analyst.com/episodes/Crime Analyst Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@crimeanalystWebsite: https://www.thelaurarichards.com/Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comCornered - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comWalking into Darkness - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comLook Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Bad Encounter - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comBreaking News 3 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5952-breaking-news-3 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The One Who Got Away

The One Who Got Away

Monique Cornelius finally speaks out - revealing the terrifying admission which made her fear Ric Blum, plus the reason she believes she escaped his advances.Also, an appeal for another possible victim in Melbourne. What an estranged daughter and cousin's widow had to say.Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comUnnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Perspectives by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4207-perspectives License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Crickets SFX - Played N Faved https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQb8sOHpJl4EMFlotcqxrjQDown the Rabbit Hole - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comBad Encounter - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comLook Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comDon’t Die on Me - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comBad Encounters - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing 'Shot in the Dark'

Introducing 'Shot in the Dark'

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Introducing 'The Flying Dutchman'

Introducing 'The Flying Dutchman'

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Introducing 'Inside the Tribe'

Introducing 'Inside the Tribe'

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Special Announcement

Special Announcement

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Tainted Love (part 2)

Tainted Love (part 2)

In her own words - Ghislaine's recollections of Ric Blum.Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Flip The Script by Otis GallowayFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9564-flip-the-script License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://linktr.ee/ogallowaymakesmusic Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comNo Suspects by Tim KuligFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspects License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albumsFinal Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an all too familiar love story built on a web of lies that left a woman heartbroken, humiliated and robbed of her life savings. Only this time, it happened in Belgium. More details of Ghislaine's affair with Ric Blum will leave you gobsmacked, as will the memories of other listeners who are now coming forward to detail their encounters with the `man of many names.' Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Unsafe Roads by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4923-unsafe-roadsLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNo Suspects by Tim KuligFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspects License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albumsRising by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4290-rising License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comThe Question Is (Quizpackage) by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/228-the-question-is-quizpackage License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de + more - contact The Lady Vanishes for details/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Catch-Up - 6

The Catch-Up - 6

For our new listeners, and our long time supporters who want a refresher, this 6-part bonus catch-up series of The Lady Vanishes provides an overview of the case of Marion Barter. It's been a long journey from where we started back in April 2019 to where we are today, and these catch-up episodes will get you up to speed, quickly.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comEp15 - Countdown - MyuuEp15 - Music from https://filmmusic.io"Spy Story: The Agent" by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Ep16 - A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.comEp16 - Music from https://filmmusic.io"Perspectives" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Ep16 - What Could Have Been - MyuuEp16 - Ita - Cold ChiselEp16 - Countdown - Myuu Ep17 - Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3712-enter-the-mazeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep17 - Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep17 - Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep17 - Troublemaker Theme - MyuuEp18 - Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep18 - A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.comEp18 - Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep19 - Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3712-enter-the-mazeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep19- Look Out - MyuuEp19 - Countdown - MyuuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.