Summary
The disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falcone in the Australian outback in 2001 drew international attention. His girlfriend, Joanne Lees, managed to escape, and Bradley Murdoch was convicted of his murder in 2005, but he never disclosed the location of Falcone's body. Murdoch, who always denied the crime, has now passed away.
Key Facts
- Peter Falcone, a British backpacker, disappeared in the Australian outback in 2001.
- Joanne Lees, Falcone's girlfriend, escaped the ambush.
- Bradley Murdoch was found guilty of Falcone's murder in 2005.
- Murdoch never revealed where Falcone's remains are.
- Murdoch denied involvement in the murder until his death.
- The case received widespread international media coverage.
