
The Lady Vanishes
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 a...
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Show overview
The Lady Vanishes has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 99 episodes, alongside 37 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 1h — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.
The show is still active — the most recent episode landed 3 months ago, though releases have slowed compared with earlier in the run. The busiest year was 2019, with 35 episodes published. Published by LiSTNR Support.
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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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Introducing: Kiss and Kill - Available Now
trailerA series of murders that shocked the nation. And the chilling patterns of behaviour hiding in plain sight. This important true crime podcast will change how we understand Australia's most dangerous offenders at a time when more women than ever are being killed by their partners. Kiss & Kill is available now on 7News.com.au, 7Plus, LiSTNR or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: The ABCs of Heston Russell
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The Truth About Amy Petition
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Introducing: The Truth About Amy
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Introducing - The Lady Vanishes Book
bonusThe Lady Vanishes book can be found here: The Lady Vanishes by Alison Sandy | The next bestselling Australian true crime book based on the popular podcast series, for fans of I CATCH KILLERS, THE WIDOW OF WALCHA and DIRTY JOHN | 9781460765135 | Booktopia The Lady Vanishes: The next bestselling Australian true crime book based on the popular podcast series, for fans of I CATCH KILLERS, THE WIDOW OF WALCHA and DIRTY JOHN : Sandy, Alison, Seymour, Bryan, Eeles, Sally, Wright, Marc: Amazon.com.au: Books Or to be part of The Lady Vanishes fundraiser for Ghislaine Danlois, please visit: The Lady Vanishes Book Fundraiser - Schoolworks Supplies - Educational Resources & BooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 57The Findings
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 56Tipping Point
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 55Kiss of Death
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing The Man Behind the Rose
trailerDisgraced 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 54The Beginning
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 53Le Diabolique
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 52The Debt
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 51Daughter
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 50Aftermath
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 49The 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 48The 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 47Gaslight
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 46The 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing 'Shot in the Dark'
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Introducing 'The Flying Dutchman'
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