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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lady Vanishes

Kiss of Death

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing The Man Behind the Rose

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-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beginning

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-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Le Diabolique

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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Debt

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-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daughter

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-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aftermath

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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Inquest: Part 19

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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Inquest: Part 18

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-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gaslight

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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The One Who Got Away

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Introducing 'Shot in the Dark'

Introducing 'The Flying Dutchman'

Introducing 'Inside the Tribe'

Special Announcement

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Lady Vanishes

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